Princess Cruises News

Princess Cruises introduces all-inclusive premier package
Princess Cruises has announced Princess Premier, a new premium add-on package that offers guests unlimited WiFi for up to 4 devices, premium/top-shelf beverages, photos, specialty dining, and crew gratuities/appreciation.

Three additional Princess Cruises ships return to service
Three additional Princess Cruises ships are returning to service welcoming guests back onboard – Crown Princess, Island Princess and Royal Princess. This milestone marks a total of 12 ships, 80 percent of the fleet, that will have resumed cruising since July 2021.

Princess Cruises debuts new conservation series
Building on the success of the series Ocean Treks, Princess Cruises is debuting a new digital series titled Ocean Treks Conservation Connections, featuring short stories of environmental management, wildlife conservation, and sustainability.

Princess Cruises reports strong Enchanted Princess demand
Princess Cruises has reported unprecedented demand for Enchanted Princess’ new 2022 ex-UK season since the voyages went on sale earlier.

Enchanted Princess to sail from Southampton this summer
Princess Cruises has announced its new ship, Enchanted Princess, will be based in Southampton for the UK summer season. Starting May 4th, she will offer 13 new voyages ranging from four to 14 nights.

Princess Cruises unveils Canada plans as market reopens
Princess Cruises has unveiled plans for a full summer season of cruises and tours in Alaska. The decision follows the resumption of cruising in Canadian ports.

More cruise lines scrap Saint Petersburg calls
New lines have confirmed they will scrap calls at the Russian city of St Petersburg this summer following the invasion of Ukraine. Aida and Princess cruises have followed MSC in removing the destination.

Discovery Princess delivered in Italy
The newest cruise ship in the Princess Cruises fleet, Discovery Princess, has been delivered during an official handover at the Fincantieri Shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy.

New culinary leadership for Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises has revealed chef Rudi Sodamin will become its first head of culinary arts, effective immediately. Sodamin is currently the master chef for Holland America Line.

Discovery Princess completes sea trials ahead of launch
Discovery Princess set out to sea from the construction dock at Fincantieri Shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, and was put through her paces with a series of tests of the steering, navigation and propulsion.

Padgett appointed president of Princess Cruises
John Padgett will oversee all performance and operational functions of the line and its global fleet of 14 ships sailing cruise guests to nearly 400 destinations around the world annually.

Majestic Princess returns to service in Los Angeles
Princess Cruises and the Port of Los Angeles highlighted the positive multi-dimensional impact cruising has on Los Angeles and surrounding communities.