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Princess Cruises, one of the best-known names in North American cruising, offers 19 modern vessels that let you escape to the top destinations around the globe. Since Princess Cruises first set sail in 1965 with a single ship cruising to Mexico, they have…

  • 17ships
  • 1,354cruises now
  • 1965founded

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Royal Princess’ large piazza-style atrium, seen from deck 5, features spiral staircases, dining options that include Gelato and the Ocean Terrace Seafood Bar, and live entertainment from the nearby bar or lounge.

At a glance

Princess Cruises is a cruise line in the premium category, founded in 1965 and headquartered in Santa Clarita, Calif. Cruiseable lists 17 ships in its fleet; the largest are Star Princess and Sun Princess (4,320 guests) and the newest is Star Princess (2025). It has 1,354 cruises on sale, with lead fares from $175. Its itineraries most often call at ports listed under Ft. Lauderdale (288), Rome (209) and Tokyo (187). It is rated 4 out of 5 by Cruiseable and 4 out of 5 by Frommer's.

Style
Premium
Headquarters
Santa Clarita, Calif.
Founded
1965
Fleet
17 ships
Cruiseable
4 / 5
Frommer's
4 / 5

Our review

Princess Cruises: Innovative ships, wide-ranging itineraries

Princess Cruises, one of the best-known names in North American cruising, offers 17 modern vessels that let you escape to the top destinations around the globe. Since Princess Cruises first set sail in 1965 with a single ship cruising to Mexico, it has grown to a global cruise and tour company serving millions of passengers a year. Princess is recognized for their innovative ships, onboard amenities and unfailing customer service.

Princess's newest ship, Regal Princess.
Regal Princess at sea. Princess Cruises / Filippo Vinardi

On board, you'll find that Princess offers a variety of signature programs and features, including Movies Under the Stars poolside screens; The Sanctuary, an adults-only oasis of tranquility; the street café atmosphere of the Piazza, and a variety of popular programs such as a unique Chef’s Table dinner.

Princess offers about 150 different itineraries with sailings to 350 intriguing ports around the world. Princess cruises to Alaska, Asia, India, Africa, Australia and New Zealand, the California coast, Canada and New England, the Caribbean, Europe, Hawaii, Tahiti and South Pacific, Mexico, Panama Canal, South America and world cruises. 

Princess Cruises is a great choice for people who want to enjoy a no-hassle, relaxed vacation hosted by a cruise line that helped make leisure cruising popular.

New ships

Two new ships, Sun Princess and Star Princess, will begin sailings in the Med and Caribbean in 2024 and 2025. Both will be "green ships," powered by LNG fuel technology .

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Next Princess Cruises departures

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  1. 15 Night New Zealand 15 nights · Grand Princess · from Sydney Next Nov 3, 2026 from $1,474
  2. 30 Night Tahiti Hawaii and South Pacific Crossing 30 nights · Crown Princess · from Sydney Next Nov 4, 2026 from $3,225
  3. 5 Night New Zealand Seacation 5 nights · Crown Princess · from Sydney Next Nov 4, 2026 from $919
  4. 15 Night Spain and Portugal Passage 15 nights · Sky Princess · from Southampton Next Nov 5, 2026 from $859
  5. 16 Night Panama Canal Ocean to Ocean 16 nights · Sapphire Princess · from Ft. Lauderdale Next Nov 6, 2026 from $1,369
  6. 12 Night Southern Caribbean Islander 12 nights · Majestic Princess · from New York Next Nov 7, 2026 from $1,009

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