What does green lane mean for Princess cruise?

The green lane offers the fastest embarkation for guests who had their medallions shipped and completed their travel checklists. They only need to have their travel documents inspected before boarding.



On a Princess Cruise in 2026, being in the "Green Lane" means you are "OceanReady" and have the fastest, most streamlined embarkation process possible. To qualify for the Green Lane, you must complete all the required documentation in the Princess MedallionClass app, including uploading your security photo, passport details, and credit card info, and you must have your Medallion device shipped to your home before the cruise (available for U.S. and Puerto Rico residents). When you arrive at the terminal, Green Lane passengers essentially bypass the traditional check-in counters. You simply have your travel documents scanned by a staff member and then walk straight onto the ship. If you do not have your Medallion shipped or haven't finished the app steps, you are placed in the Blue Lane, which requires you to wait in a short line to pick up your Medallion at the terminal. The Green Lane is designed to turn the "boarding process" into a "boarding experience" that takes only a few minutes.

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Princess Cruises has “simplified” what it means to be in the Green, Blue or Accessibility Lane when guests get OceanReady in preparation for sailing. It centers around whether you have your Medallion shipped to your residence or not. Whatever lane, you will still enjoy easy embarkation, they have only made it better.

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Set sail with Princess® and get rewarded with our cruise loyalty program, the Princess Captain's Circle?. Depending on the number of cruises and types of staterooms you've booked, you'll reach one of four tiers: Gold, Ruby, Platinum or Elite.

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Guests who don't complete all the above steps in the Princess® MedallionClass® app will go through the Blue Lane for check-in. Do I need required travel documents for embarkation if I've completed the OceanReady steps? Yes!

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Each day you cruise is another VIFP point earned, so whether you like long cruises or spontaneous getaways, every one is totally worth it. Blue First sailing. Red 2nd sailing – 24 points. Gold 25–74 Points. Platinum 75–199 Points.

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All passengers flying in a premium cabin get priority boarding. But the group you'll be assigned to depends on which class of service you're flying. Passengers in the front cabin board with Group 1.

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On your first Princess cruise, you have a blue cruise card. You are Gold after your first cruise; Ruby after 4th or 5th cruise (or 31-50 days aboard); Platinum from 6th cruise - 15th (or 51-150 days); Elite on 16th cruise and next cruises.

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Princess Cruises is smart casual, so pack clothing that adheres to that guideline.

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Princess Cruise boarding times essentially have the same process as most other cruises mentioned - you have a three to four hour window to board, typically between 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., but the specific window will be given in your cruise documents to ensure arrival at the correct time.

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Select your Arrival Group Now you need to select your arrival time at the terminal on embarkation day. If you want to secure the earliest group, be sure to complete the OceanReady steps in the App as early as possible (usually 45 days pre sail date).

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All U.S. guests receive their free Medallion device either in the mail before leaving home or when they arrive at the terminal. International guests can pick up their Medallion device at the port. This quarter-sized device can be worn several ways.

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You can add Priority Boarding to your trip to get an earlier boarding group. If you add Premier Access to your trip you get Priority Boarding automatically and you get access to faster check-in and security lines.

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You can add Priority Boarding to your trip to get an earlier boarding group. If you add Premier Access to your trip you get Priority Boarding automatically and you get access to faster check-in and security lines.

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Boarding positions will be automatically reserved for you and the Passengers on your reservation 36 hours prior to the flight. You and Passengers on your reservation will still need to check in within 24 hours of scheduled departure to retrieve your boarding passes.

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You must carry a Medallion while onboard any Medallion Class cruise, but it's up to you how many or how few of the Ocean Medallion enhancements you'd like to enjoy. Who can I contact with additional questions about my Ocean Medallion cruise?

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Category M1 - Mini Suite. Description: Mini Suites are substantially larger than balcony staterooms, and include all the same amenities plus these added luxuries: welcome glass of champagne, separate seating area, sofa bed, two flat screen televisions, marble top furniture, a spacious closet and bathroom tub.

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On one night of your cruise, your cruise director will be throwing a White Hot Night Party… and you're invited! So when packing for your cruise, remember what an amazing photo op this will be and bring your favorite, most fun… even quirkiest white clothing and matching accessories.

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Our project is the Red Room – the world's first flexible, multi-form and multi-purpose theater on a cruise ship. The theater can transform from a 450-seat proscenium theater to a 550-seat alley configuration, to a flat floor – and mosh pit – for up to 800 people.

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