What are Princess Cruises known for?

More than 50 years later, the line is renowned for innovative ships, an array of onboard options, and an environment of exceptional customer service.



Princess Cruises is most famous for being the "original" cruise line featured in the iconic TV show The Love Boat, which helped shape the brand's identity as a leader in romantic and premium travel. They are specifically known for their innovative technology, particularly the "MedallionClass" experience. This involves a wearable device (the Medallion) that replaces room keys, allows for "on-demand" food delivery anywhere on the ship, and simplifies the boarding process. Princess is also highly regarded for its destination-focused itineraries, frequently winning awards for its deep-dive cruises in Alaska, where they own their own wilderness lodges and trains. Onboard, they are celebrated for their "Movies Under the Stars" giant outdoor screens, high-quality "Fresh Mediterranean" cuisine, and a more refined, traditional atmosphere compared to the high-energy "amusement park" style of lines like Royal Caribbean or Carnival.

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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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In addition to differences in cruise mates, you'll see big differences in atmosphere: Carnival is about affordable fun, while Princess cruises are often nicer and more low-key, with a slightly higher price tag. The Vegas-style gaudiness that bothered some Carnival cruisers in the past is slowly being erased.

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Some cruise lines focus heavily on a region such as Europe, North America, or the Caribbean. Princess is truly global in nature. You can sail from ports in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. There are classic Caribbean trips, Alaska cruises, Mediterranean cruises, and even cruises to Antarctica.

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Best Luxury Cruise Lines
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The most stable part of the ship is its lowest point of gravity, so on a lower deck, at the center. You'd feel a lot less motion here than, say, in a stateroom on the upper decks a long way forward or aft (towards the back of the ship).

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Loyalty Tiers and Accessing Your Benefits
  • Gold. After your first cruise1,2,3
  • Ruby. After completing 3 cruises or 30 cruise days1,2,3
  • Platinum. After completing 5 cruises or 50 cruise days1,2,3
  • Elite. After completing 15 cruises or 150 cruise days1,2,3


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More Relaxing Atmosphere & Less Party Vibe Even on a busy day at sea, the atmosphere on Princess is not a party vibe. Instead, it's much more relaxed.

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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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The average Princess Cruises monthly salary ranges from approximately $1,732 per month for Chef Manager to $8,945 per month for Captain. Salary information comes from 109 data points collected directly from employees, users, and past and present job advertisements on Indeed in the past 36 months.

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Cabins that are near the ship's anchor You might not know where the anchor is placed on the deck plans, but typically, it is on a lower deck near the front (or forward) of the ship. If you want to ensure a peaceful morning, try to avoid cabins that might be located near the anchor.

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Midship staterooms on the lowest passenger deck are the most excellent spot to be on a cruise ship in this instance because you don't feel the vessel sway as much.

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Staterooms on the Lower Decks The noisiest staterooms at sea located on the lower decks should be avoided when possible.

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Eastbound cruises get the most sun on the port side; westbound on the starboard side. Watching a sunset over the ocean or seeing the sun slip behind distant islands can also be a reason for a side preference. To catch sunsets, you'll want to be on the port side on northbound cruises and starboard on southbound cruises.

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The amount of the Crew Appreciation will be based on stateroom category, as set out below:
  • Interior, Oceanview and Balcony - $16.
  • Mini-Suite and Club Class - $17.
  • Suite - $18.


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