Is Princess Cruises owned by Carnival?

In April 2003 Princess Cruises became a part of Carnival Corporation.



Yes, Princess Cruises is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Carnival Corporation & plc, the world's largest leisure travel company. While Princess operates as an independent brand with its own distinct identity, fleet, and "MedallionClass" service, it is part of a massive portfolio that includes Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, and Cunard. This ownership began in 2003 after a complex merger between P&O Princess Cruises and Carnival Corporation. Being part of the Carnival family allows Princess to benefit from significant corporate resources, shared logistics, and vast purchasing power, while still maintaining its reputation for premium, destination-focused cruising that sets it apart from the more high-energy, "Fun Ship" atmosphere typically associated with the main Carnival Cruise Line brand.

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In April 2003 Princess Cruises became a part of Carnival Corporation.

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One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises first set sail in 1965 with a single ship cruising to Mexico. Today, the line has grown to become the third largest cruise line in the world, renowned for innovative ships, an array of onboard options, and an environment of exceptional customer service.

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Royal Princess is a large cruise ship with a maximum capacity of 3,560 passengers, but crowds are usually not an issue here.

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Princess appeals to an older demographic than lines such as Carnival and Norwegian. The average age of passengers is around 57, and you'll usually see a lot of couples on board in their 50s, 60s and 70s. As noted above, these aren't people necessarily craving go-kart tracks and ropes courses at sea.

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You should make sure you have a wide array of clothing packed away in your suitcase, as cruises may require everything from a casual swimsuit to a formal tuxedo. Princess Cruises is smart casual, so pack clothing that adheres to that guideline.

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In general we prefer Princess over Celebrity. Some of the reasons are the ship layout and designs, also we find the entertainment to be better on Princess. The food quality, in our opinion, is the same. I agree having sommelier to help choose wines at dinner is a big plus.

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