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Princess Cruises

Princess Cruises originated in 1962 and has grown to become one of the largest cruise companies in the market, with a strong presence in North America, Alaska, Europe, the Panama Canal and Caribbean.  It benefited enormously from its association with the ‘Love Boat’ TV series in the 1970’s - as did the industry in general.

The original parent company, P&O (Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company), was the oldest and largest of the great British shipping companies, dating back to 1822.

The Princess Experience

Princess ships boast a multi-million dollar art collection, an enormous number of cabins and suites with private veranda’s, and the most beautiful libraries afloat. They have state-of-the art fitness centres, beautiful outdoor pool decks and several venues for dining.

Princess has always had the reputation of being a classy cruise experience and the ambience encourages passengers to dress up in their finest, especially on formal evenings.

Princess stands out in its Alaska cruise and shore tour program. It's pre and post cruise land excursions are superbly run, and in addition to its gleaming two-level domed Alaska rail cars with gourmet dining the company has it's own lovely lodges in Kenai Peninsula, Denali Park and Mt. McKinley.

A popular new concept on Princess is their ‘Personal Choice Dining’, where you can opt for the traditional assigned two-seating program, or open single seating where you show up for dinner when you like.

Passenger Profile

With a nice balance of formal and informal ambience Princess passengers are not rowdy, yet not staid.  They have recently begun to attract a younger crowd, so you’ll now find a nice mix of people from young couples to the traditional 55+. Alaska cruises do attract an increasing number of families each year, but Europe, Panama Canal, Asia, Africa and South America voyages tend to still be the domain of the older crowd.

Children’s Programs

Princess’s ‘Princess Kids’ program offers supervised activities for children from 3 to 17. Each ship has a children’s playroom and numerous activities to entertain. On the Golden and Grand Princess there is a large fenced-in outside deck dedicated to kids only, including a teen section with a Jacuzzi and private sunbathing area. Babysitting is also available.

Princess Cruises Cruiseships

Princess Cruises Cruises

  • MEXICAN RIVIERA

    11 night fly/cruise package onboard Star Princess departs San Francisco Oct, Nov 08 & Apr 09 visiting Ixtapa, Puerto Vallarta and Cabo San Lucas from $3699pp

  • MEXICAN RIVIERA

    11 night fly/cruise package onboard Star Princess departs San Francisco Oct, Nov 08 & Apr 09 visiting Ixtapa, Puerto Vallarta and Cabo San Lucas from $3699pp

  • SUN PRINCESS - MELBOURNE TO SYDNEY

    2 night cruise departs Melbourne 3 Mar 09 onboard Sun Princess. Enjoy 2 fantastic nights cruising from Melbourne to Sydney from $495pp

  • ASIAN ADVENTURES

    18 night fly/cruise/stay onboard Diamond Princess departs Bangkok Oct 08 thru Apr 09 visiting Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang, Hong Kong, Keelung, Okinawa, Shanghai, Nagasaki & Beijing from $4699pp

  • CHINA & JAPAN EXPLORER DEPARTS SHANGHAI

    15 night fly/stay/cruise onboard Ocean Princess departs Shanghai 20 Feb 2010 visiting Dalian, Xingang, Inchon, Vladivostok, Hakata, Hiroshima, Osaka and Tokyo from $4499pp.

  • CHINA & JAPAN EXPLORER DEPARTS TOKYO

    15 night fly/stay/cruise onboard Ocean Princess departs Tokyo 6 Mar 2010 visiting Osaka, Hiroshima, Hakata, Vladivostok, Inchon, Xingang, Dalian, and Shanghai from $4499 per person.

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