Princess Cruises

Description

From its modest beginnings in 1965 with a single ship cruising to Mexico, Princess has grown to become one of the premiere cruise lines in the world. Today, its fleet carries more than a million passengers each year to more worldwide destinations than any other major line

Considered one of the most recognized cruise lines in the world, Princess Cruises was catapulted to stardom in 1977 when Pacific Princess was cast in a starring role on a new television show called "The Love Boat." The weekly series, which introduced millions of viewers to the still-new concept of a sea-going vacation, was an instant hit and both the company name and its seawitch logo have remained synonymous with cruising ever since.

Princess' modern fleet has grown considerably in recent years to include Caribbean Princess (2004), Coral Princess (2003), Crown Princess (2006), Dawn Princess (1997), Diamond Princess (2004), Emerald Princess (2007), Golden Princess (2001), Grand Princess (1998), Island Princess (2003), Pacific Princess (1999), Regal Princess (1991), Royal Princess (2007), Sapphire Princess (2004), Sea Princess (1998), Star Princess (2002), Sun Princess (1995) and Tahitian Princess (1999). Ruby Princess will joined the fleet in 2008, making Princess one of the most modern fleets on the high seas.

Ships

Caribbean Princess
Launched:	1st January 2000
Tonnage:	113,000
Length:	950 Feet
Total Crew:	Unknown
Occupancy:	3,110
Rating:	4 Stars
Caribbean Princess is the Grand Daddy of our Princess fleet, with the largest carrying capacity. This ship's 900 balcony staterooms and an entire deck of Mini-Suites offer impressive private vistas. Hallmark features include Movies Under the Stars, the premier Lotus Spa and numerous formal and casual eating options, including the open-kitchen-style Cafe Caribe.

Coral Princess
Launched:	12th January 2002
Tonnage:	88,000
Length:	964 Feet
Total Crew:	900
Occupancy:	2,590
Rating:	4 Stars
Coral Princess is a luxurious way to escape completely, with all the amenities for an amazing cruise vacation. It features an impressive array of dining options, such as specialty restaurants Sabatini's Italian restaurant and the Bayou Cafe & Steakhouse, as well as a European-style casino, a cigar lounge and retro martini bar.

Crown Princess
Launched:	1st March 2004
Tonnage:	113,000
Length:	950 Feet
Total Crew:	1,200
Occupancy:	3,110
Rating:	4 Stars
Crown Princess is the crown jewel of the Princess fleet. Its unique Crown Plaza is an atrium designed in the spirit of an Italian piazza where you can get a bite to eat or just relax and people-watch. Other highlights of this brand new ship include the Crown Grill, modeled after a classic steakhouse, the Sanctuary deck area, reserved just for adults, and Movies Under the Stars®, our poolside movie theater.

Dawn Princess
Launched:	5th January 1997
Tonnage:	77,499
Length:	857 Feet
Total Crew:	900
Occupancy:	2,250
Rating:	4 Stars
Dawn Princess - along with its sister ships Sun and Sea - creates paradise on the high seas. Featuring a wrap-around Promenade Deck, this spectacular ship has more than 400 balcony staterooms to enjoy the ever-changing scenery. Hot spots include the giant Movies Under the Stars poolside screen, the adults-only oasis called The Sanctuary, two show lounges with nightly entertainment, and plenty of elegant and casual dining options from gourmet pizza to grilled steaks.

Diamond Princess
Launched:	7th January 2003
Tonnage:	113,000
Length:	951 Feet
Total Crew:	1,238
Occupancy:	3,100
Rating:	4 Stars
Diamond Princess is a luxury destination in itself. Wake each morning in anticipation of a new horizon. Take in the view from one of nearly 740 balcony staterooms. Indulge in a hot stone massage at the renowned Lotus Spa, enjoy fine dining in a formal or relaxed atmosphere and make it a cruise to remember.

Emerald Princess
Launched:	1st April 2007
Tonnage:	113,000
Length:	950 Feet
Total Crew:	1,143
Occupancy:	3,110
Rating:	4 Stars
Emerald Princess is everything you would expect from such a modern, luxurious ship. As with most of our ships, the theme is choices. There are multiple dining options, including Traditional and Anytime Dining and specialty venues like the popular Sabatini's. There is the Lotus Spa with its myriad treatments, and the Lotus Fitness Center where you can stay trim from all the delicious cuisine. You'll enjoy watching Movies Under the Stars, and will have nearly 900 balcony staterooms from which to choose.

Golden Princess
Launched:	5th January 2001
Tonnage:	108,865
Length:	951 Feet
Total Crew:	1,100
Occupancy:	3,100
Rating:	4 Stars
Golden Princess can take you in style to the places you've always wanted to see. Among this magnificent ship's features are three formal dining rooms, three state-of-the-art show lounges, a world-class art collection, a variety of pools, a nine-hole putting course, a kid's video game arcade, and more than 700 balcony staterooms.

Grand Princess
Launched:	1st May 1998
Tonnage:	109,000
Length:	935 Feet
Total Crew:	1,100
Occupancy:	2,600
Rating:	4 Stars
Grand Princess is a consummate host at sea, rivaling the most luxurious resorts on land. Included among the myriad of features are the Lotus Spa, Movies Under the StarsSM, more than 700 balcony staterooms and an entire deck of Mini-Suites, as well as dozens of dining and entertainment options.

Island Princess
Launched:	1st June 2003
Tonnage:	92,000
Length:	964 Feet
Total Crew:	900
Occupancy:	1,970
Rating:	4 Stars
Island Princess is a fabulous floating resort designed to make your stay onboard truly memorable. This vessel has 90% ocean-view staterooms - with over 700 balconies and a wrap-around Promenade Deck. So, after being mesmerized by the scenery off the bow, get dazzled by the entertainment in the state-of-the-art lounges and a myriad of dining options.

Ocean Princess
Launched:	1st December 2008
Tonnage:	Unknown
Length:	0 Feet
Total Crew:	Unknown
Occupancy:	Unknown
Rating:	4 Stars
Ocean Princess - along with her sister ship Pacific Princess - is our pearl of the Pacific. Smaller in size yet rich in amenities this beautiful vessel features an array of onboard activities. Relax on deck by the pool or get a massage at the Lotus Spa. At night, fine fare abounds in refined dining rooms and specialty restaurants, with live entertainment rivaling anything on shore. And this ship offers more than 200 balcony staterooms so you won't have to miss a single sunset

Pacific Princess
Launched:	8th January 1999
Tonnage:	30,277
Length:	593 Feet
Total Crew:	373
Occupancy:	826
Rating:	4 Stars
Pacific Princess is down right intimate in size - accommodating just 670 guests - for an uncommon sense of space onboard. It's an incredible way to enjoy the scenery as well as all the ship's venues. Choose from a variety of elegant dining rooms and specialty restaurants, followed by live entertainment rivaling anything on shore. And you need not miss a single sunset with more than 200 balcony staterooms onboard.

Royal Princess
Launched:	1st February 2001
Tonnage:	30,277
Length:	592 Feet
Total Crew:	300
Occupancy:	838
Rating:	4 Stars
The new Royal Princess® is a gem of a ship, providing a wonderful and intimate ambience for visiting the world's fascinating destinations. Onboard, you'll delight in many of the trademark features you've come to know on other Princess cruise ships - ScholarShip@Sea® courses, fresh-water swimming pools, a casino, exciting nightspots and production shows. But she also boasts her own unique attributes, including fine wood paneling and leather armchairs, a library with over 4,000 titles - one of the best-stocked at sea - al fresco dining on deck and more. And three-quarters of her 355 staterooms offer the extraordinary vantage of your own balcony.

Ruby Princess
Launched:	15th November 2008
Tonnage:	113,000
Length:	950 Feet
Total Crew:	1,210
Occupancy:	31,100
Rating:	4 Stars
Ruby Princess includes a dramatic piazza-style atrium featuring small-bite eateries and performing street entertainers. Passengers will also enjoy an array of dining venues including the signature Sabatini’s Italian restaurant and the Crown Grill steak and seafood restaurant, plus a relaxing oasis just for adults called The Sanctuary. Ruby Princess will also offer the popular Movies Under the Stars, multiple entertainment options, Personal Choice Dining featuring traditional or Anytime seating, Lotus Spa with fitness center, an extensive children and teen’s center, a wedding chapel and nearly 900 staterooms with private balconies -- perfect for enjoying the scenic Caribbean islands

Sapphire Princess
Launched:	6th January 2004
Tonnage:	116,000
Length:	951 Feet
Total Crew:	1,238
Occupancy:	2,670
Rating:	4 Stars
Sapphire Princess is a jewel on the high seas - filled with innovative features and luxurious amenities. Swim in one of four sparkling pools, shop the boutiques or get a massage in the Lotus Spa. Dine casually on pizza and burgers or more elegantly in one of the many formal dining rooms and specialty restaurants. And with nearly 740 balcony staterooms, there's a room with a view for you.

Sea Princess
Launched:	14th November 1998
Tonnage:	77,000
Length:	950 Feet
Total Crew:	Unknown
Occupancy:	3,110
Rating:	4 Stars
Sea Princess - along with sister ships Sun and Dawn - carries fewer guests than vessels of comparable size for a feeling of spacious luxury. And with more than 400 balcony staterooms, you can enjoy your own exclusive vista. And the sky is the limit when it comes to mouth-watering dishes - from steak and pizza to seafood specialties.

Star Princess
Launched:	2nd January 2002
Tonnage:	108,977
Length:	951 Feet
Total Crew:	1,200
Occupancy:	3,102
Rating:	4 Stars
Star Princess is a destination all her own, and with more than 700 balcony staterooms and an entire deck of mini-suites, you can enjoy your own stellar view. Packed with amenities, relax at your choice of four pools as well as the Lotus Spa. Dine on some of the finest food at sea in the Amalfi, Portofino and Capri dining rooms, or go casual with pizza and burgers. And enjoy myriad entertainment options from dancing at Skywalkers Nightclub to relaxing conversation at Shooter's Cigar Bar.

Sun Princess
Launched:	12th January 1995
Tonnage:	77,499
Length:	857 Feet
Total Crew:	900
Occupancy:	2,250
Rating:	4 Stars
Sun Princess, along with its sister ships Dawn and Sea have more than 400 balcony staterooms, so you can wake up to your own exclusive vista. Take a dip in one of three spacious pools or spend your evening at one of the show lounges with unique performances each night. Dining options are also plentiful, including two formal dining rooms, the Sterling Steakhouse and the 24-hour Horizon Court. And don't miss the Lotus Spa for some pampering.

Tahitian Princess
Launched:	11th January 1999
Tonnage:	30,277
Length:	593 Feet
Total Crew:	373
Occupancy:	826
Rating:	4 Stars
Tahitian Princess - along with her sister ship Pacific Princess - is our pearl of the Pacific. Smaller in size yet rich in amenities this beautiful vessel features an array of onboard activities. Relax on deck by the pool or get a massage at the Lotus Spa. At night, fine fare abounds in refined dining rooms and specialty restaurants, with live entertainment rivaling anything on shore. And this ship offers more than 200 balcony staterooms so you won't have to miss a single sunset.

Further Information

Affordable Luxury and an Abundance of Balconies
In addition to incorporating a wide range of choices, vessels in the Princess fleet are specifically designed to provide the ultimate in affordable luxury, with an emphasis on "big ship choice with small ship feel." No matter the size of the ship, public spaces are designed to feel intimate and are decorated in a contemporary style, allowing passengers to enjoy themselves in an informal, relaxed onboard atmosphere that mirrors today's lifestyles.

The company has also long been the leader in building ships specifically designed to accommodate an extensive number of the most sought-after shipboard luxury -- the private balcony. In the mid-1980s Princess pioneered the concept of the affordable veranda, once an exclusive feature incorporated in only the most expensive suites. Today, Princess' fleet offers one of the highest percentages of balcony cabins in the industry, across all cabin categories.

The physical design and decor of the ships, coupled with Princess' hallmark service excellence, creates an onboard atmosphere of relaxed luxury in which passengers can enjoy their perfect vacation experience.

Innovation in Passenger Choices
Building on past success, Princess is continually evolving to meet the needs of the today's vacationer. In the mid-1990s the company pioneered the concept of putting passengers in control of their own cruise experience with the introduction of its Sun-class ships. These revolutionary vessels gave passengers the freedom to choose from a wide range of flexible onboard facilities, amenities and services in order to create a personal vacation experience that takes the regimentation out of the cruise experience and suits each passenger's own needs and preferences.

Today, the line's emphasis on choice is apparent across the fleet, with each vessel offering its own unique version of a host of multiple dining options and locations; flexible and varied entertainment selections; renowned customer service; and a full complement of onboard activities including a variety of ScholarShip@Sea enrichment classes featuring computer training, ceramics, culinary arts, finance and photography. Some vessels even sport a giant Times Square-style "Movies Under the Stars" LED screen showing poolside movies and concerts. Often imitated but never duplicated, the Princess concept of cruise vacation customization has since been adopted as the touchstone of new ship design for the entire cruise industry.

Romance at Sea
As befits the cruise line that starred in "The Love Boat," Princess continues to emphasize romance with a variety of special onboard features designed to help couples celebrate their love. Princess was the first " and is still currently the only " major North American cruise line on which passengers can be wed at sea by the ship's captain. In addition, the line regularly hosts vow renewal ceremonies, anniversaries and even dramatic marriage proposals with the unique "Engagement Under the Stars" program for passengers who want to "pop the question" on the ship's 300-square-foot LED Movies Under the Stars screen. Special room service packages help passengers enjoy time alone together with all the ingredients for a romantic evening.

Princess Cruises is part of Carnival Corporation (NYSE: CCL and CUK), one of the largest vacation companies in the world.

Worldwide Destinations
Princess' philosophy of choice is also reflected in its sailing schedule. Offering voyages to more worldwide cruise destinations than any other major line, Princess has nearly 100 itineraries ranging from seven to 102 days. The line sails to all seven continents and calls at approximately 280 ports around the world. Princess passengers can enhance their cruise experience through the Adventures Ashore® program featuring more than 2,000 in-port excursions worldwide, and the company's expanding cruise tour offerings enable passengers to combine their cruise with a full land tour. Destinations include the Caribbean, Alaska, Panama Canal, Europe, Mexican Riviera, South America, Australia/New Zealand, South Pacific, Hawaii, Tahiti/French Polynesia, Asia, India, Africa, Canada/New England, Antarctica and world cruises.

Having led the way in Gulf of Alaska cruising, Princess maintains a strong presence in Alaska. Through its Seattle-based Princess Tours division, the company operates a wide variety of spectacular land and sea experiences in the majestic "Land of the Midnight Sun." The largest cruise and tour operator in the state, Princess operates as many as eight cruise ships, five riverside wilderness lodges, luxury Princess Rail domed rail cars, and a fleet of deluxe motor coaches; allowing cruise passengers to connect seamlessly to a landside tour and experience several distinctly unique facets of the Alaska wilderness in a single trip.

Cruises