What is Princess cruise line 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 world-renowned for its "relaxed, upscale" atmosphere and its status as the original host of the "Love Boat" TV show, which cemented its reputation as a premier line for couples and romance. They are a market leader in Alaskan cruises, owning their own lodges and luxury rail cars to provide seamless land-and-sea vacations. In 2026, Princess is perhaps most famous for its MedallionClass technology. Every guest receives a wearable "Medallion"—a quarter-sized device that replaces room keys and credit cards. It allows for "frictionless" boarding, automatic door unlocking as you approach your cabin, and the ability to order a drink or snack to be delivered to your exact GPS location anywhere on the ship. The brand is positioned between mass-market and ultra-luxury, focusing on "destination-heavy" itineraries and high-quality "Anytime Dining" rather than the water slides and roller coasters found on lines like Royal Caribbean or Carnival.

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The ships feature a 50 percent larger atrium which is the social hub of the ship; a dramatic over-water SeaWalk, a top-deck glass-bottomed walkway extending more than 28 feet beyond the edge of the vessel; plush private poolside cabanas that appear to be floating on the water; the Princess Live! television studio; a ...

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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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Best Luxury Cruise Lines
  • #1. Viking Ocean Cruises.
  • #2. Seabourn Cruise Line.
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Princess Cruises is smart casual, so pack clothing that adheres to that guideline.

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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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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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Sit-down dining in our dining rooms is included with your cruise fare.

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Contributor. Departing from the standard practice of most cruise lines, airlines, hotels, and other businesses with time-dependent inventory, Princess Cruises says it will abandon offering last-minute discounts to fill empty cabins prior to sailing.

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The little extras you find in the best hotels ? fresh fruit (by request), available evening bed turn-down, complimentary shampoo, conditioner and body lotion ? are provided in every stateroom. Waffle weave cloth bathrobes are available upon request from your stateroom steward for your comfort and convenience.

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Princess Cruise Line Princess has both smart casual and formal dress codes for evening dining. Smart casual options include casual dresses and skirts, or pants and a nice top. Nice jeans (clean and not torn) are permitted in Princess' main dining room and specialty restaurants on smart casual evenings.

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Sneakers or comfortable walking shoes If you're planning on doing a lot of walking around the ship during days at sea, it's a good idea to pack a pair of sneakers or other comfortable walking shoes.

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Princess Prohibited Items
  • All firearms including non-firing weapons. ...
  • All forms of ammunition, explosive materials and propellants, projectiles of all kinds, cartridges.
  • All imitation or replica weapons including de-commissioned weapons, those not capable of being fired and realistic imitation/toy weapons.


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Most cruise lines permit wearing clean, nice jeans in the main dining room and specialty restaurant on “casual” and “smart casual” evenings. On cruise lines where there is a formal night, jeans are not permitted in the main dining room. However, you can always eat in the casual restaurants and the buffet.

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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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P&O Cruises The most popular cruise line in the UK with its authentic British cruising experience. These gleaming white superliners offer great value for money with effortless travel, fine dining, dazzling entertainment and exceptional service all included in your fare.

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