🍴Included
Main Dining Room
Traditional, Flexible or Walk-in dining with executive-chef menus, included in the fare.
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☎Find the right ship, call nowRoyal Princess is part of Princess's fleet, built to the Royal class class. Below are the verified basics; sailings, itineraries, cabins and the current rate change constantly, one call to a specialist confirms exactly what's open for your dates and the best rate our partners can offer.
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Ship classRoyal class
Entered service2013
Guests3,560
Gross tonnage142,229
Crew1,346
Length1,083 ft
Every figure here traces to a published source and is re-checked on our normal schedule. Anything we haven't confirmed shows as a gap rather than a guess.
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Call now · +1-833-684-4250The ship at a glance
Royal Princess is the lead Royal-class ship, carrying 3,560 guests across 19 decks at 142,229 tons, with its inaugural cruise on June 16, 2013 (christened by The Duchess of Cambridge). Princess highlights two specialty restaurants with menus designed by renowned Michelin-star chefs, alongside cherished Princess favorites, the adults-only Sanctuary and the signature Piazza atrium.
Who it's for
Couples and families wanting the original Royal-class ship with an emphasis on chef-designed specialty dining; versatile across Alaska, Mexico and other itineraries.
Where & when it sails
This ship sails seasonally across the regions below. Exact dates and ports are confirmed on the call.
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Call now · +1-833-684-4250Food & dining
13 places to eat, 5 included in your fare, 8 specialty.
🍴Extra
Reserve Collection Dining
Reserved main-dining area with private entrance, expedited seating and dedicated waitstaff.
☕Included
International Cafe
24-hour Piazza cafe with small bites and a Lavazza coffee menu.
🍽️Included
World Fresh Marketplace
Reimagined buffet with a world of flavors.
🥩Extra
Crown Grill
Signature steakhouse with aged cuts and gourmet salts; one of the two Michelin-designed specialty restaurants highlighted for this ship.
🍝Extra
Sabatini's Italian Trattoria
Italian trattoria with artisanal techniques and fresh ingredients; one of the two Michelin-designed specialty restaurants highlighted for this ship.
🍕Extra
Alfredo's Pizzeria
Sit-down pizzeria with hand-made pizzas and open kitchen; grouped under specialty 'additional charges apply' venues.
🍫Included
Swirls Ice Cream Bar
Top-deck soft-serve creamery.
🍫Extra
Gelato
Gelateria with fresh daily gelato and toppings.
🦐Extra
Ocean Terrace Seafood Bar
Seafood bar with sushi, sashimi, chilled sake, cocktails and wine; a-la-carte, additional charge applies.
🦐Extra
Crab Shack
Pop-up lunchtime seafood experience in World Fresh Marketplace.
🍴Extra
Chef's Table Lumiere
Executive-chef multi-course dinner with champagne and hors d'oeuvres.
🫖Included
Afternoon Tea
Finger sandwiches, cookies and cakes with tea or coffee.
Want a specialty table booked before you sail? Our team sets it up when you call.
Call now · +1-833-684-4250Things to do
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Pools & Hot Tubs
Top-deck pools and hot tubs with loungers.
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Top Deck Parties
Themed top-deck parties with live band, drinks and dancing.
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Fine Arts Gallery & Champagne Art Auctions
Art gallery, lectures and free-to-attend auctions.
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The Shops of Princess
Onboard shopping with fine brands and duty-free goods.
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Lotus Spa Fitness Center
Fitness classes and equipment including cycle, Pilates, Yoga and TRX.
A specialist knows which Royal Princess experiences book up fast, and locks them in for you.
Call now · +1-833-684-4250Entertainment & nightlife
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Princess Theater
Main theater with lavish original productions.
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Movies Under the Stars
Poolside open-air screen for films, concerts and live sports.
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Princess Live
Interactive daytime events plus cabaret, comedy, concerts and game shows.
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Music & Dancing
Cover bands, Crooners piano bar, classical strings and Piazza dancing.
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Casino
Slots and table games played by Vegas rules with lessons and tournaments.
Kids, teens & families
Age-based youth centers: forest-themed for ages 3-7, outdoors-inspired for 8-12, and a teen lounge for 13-17. Family staterooms with connecting-room options. Current page uses 'Just For Kids' naming rather than Treehouse/Lodge/Beach House.
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Just For Kids
A themed play world for the youngest cruisers with supervised activities.
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Just For Kids
An activity center for school-age kids with crafts, games and events.
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Just For Teens
A teen lounge with gaming, music and space to hang out.
Princess's kids clubs run fleet-wide; exact venues and hours for your ship and dates are confirmed on the call.
Districts & zones
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The Piazza
Multi-story atrium hub with spiral staircase, glass lifts, performers, boutiques, International Cafe and Vines wine bar.
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The Sanctuary
Adults-only retreat with signature beverages, light meals, al fresco massages and Serenity Stewards.
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Lotus Spa & The Enclave
Spa plus The Enclave thermal suite with hydro-therapy features.
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Bars & Lounges
Bellini's, Vines wine bar, Crooners piano lounge, the Wheelhouse Bar and Good Spirits at Sea cocktail experiences.
Decks & layout
Passenger decks19
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