Sphere class
Not yet verified
- Entered service2023
- Guests (double occ.)Not yet verified
- DecksNot yet verified
- Gross tonnageNot yet verified
multi-deck glass atriumexpanded dining
Typically sails Caribbean, Europe
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Princess Cruises at a glance
Founded1965
HeadquartersSanta Clarita, California
Parent companyCarnival Corporation & plc
Ships in fleetNot yet verified
Loyalty programmeCaptain's Circle
StylePremium Mainstream
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Honestly — is this the right line for you?
We'd rather tell you it isn't than have you spend a week on the wrong ship.
Strong fit for
- Multi-generation groups needing common ground
- Alaska travellers wanting a land extension
- Unusual destinations — Japan, Australia, world segments
- Couples and older travellers
- Cruisers who value itinerary over onboard spectacle
Probably not for
- Travellers wanting waterparks and thrill attractions
- Those seeking nightlife-driven sailings
- Budget-first shoppers
- Anyone wanting a strictly adults-only atmosphere
The fleet, class by class
Two ships from the same line at the same fare can deliver completely different holidays. Class is the single most useful thing to understand before you choose.
Royal class
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- Entered service2013
- Guests (double occ.)Not yet verified
- DecksNot yet verified
- Gross tonnageNot yet verified
balanced layoutwide deployment
Typically sails Alaska, Caribbean, Europe
Source pending verification
Grand class
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- Entered service1998
- Guests (double occ.)Not yet verified
- DecksNot yet verified
- Gross tonnageNot yet verified
smaller footprintdistinctive itineraries
Typically sails Japan, Australia, World
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What's actually included — and what isn't
This is the question that trips up most first-time cruisers. The fare covers a lot, but the gap between fare and final bill is where budgets go wrong. Here's the honest split.
Daily gratuity Not yet verified per guest, per day, added automatically to your onboard account. Suites may be charged at a different rate (Not yet verified). This is a published service charge, not a fare.
Included in your fare
- Main dining roomSet or flexible seating
- BuffetOpen most of the day
- Select casual venues
- Main theatre productions
- Pools and sports decks
- Fitness centreClasses may carry a fee
- Kids club
- Water, drip coffee, tea, select juice
Costs extra
- GratuitiesAuto-added daily per guest; VERIFY current amount
- Alcohol, soda, speciality coffeePackages available
- Speciality restaurantsCover charge or à la carte
- Wi-fiTiered packages
- Shore excursions
- Spa and salon
- Casino and arcade
- Laundry and pressing
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Inclusions change more often than any other detail on this page, which is why we re-verify this section every 30 days. Confirm what applies to your specific sailing with the agency that books it.
Choosing a cabin without regret
On the same deck, at the same price, one cabin can be perfect and the next can sit under the nightclub. Cabin number matters as much as cabin category.
Categories offered
VERIFY - list the line's own category names
Cabin types worth understanding
Before you pick a number
- Cabins directly beneath the pool deck, buffet, theatre or nightclub can carry noise
- Mid-ship, lower decks feel steadiest in rough water
- Check deck plans for obstructed-view balconies before booking on price alone
Connecting cabinsNot yet verified
Accessible cabins per shipNot yet verified
Solo cabinsNot yet verified
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Cruising with children
Age bands decide whether siblings are together or split across two clubs — the single most common family surprise on board. Check them before you choose a ship.
- Kids clubCamp Discovery
- Age bandsNot yet verified
- Minimum sailing ageNot yet verified
- NurseryNot yet verified
- Teen programmeNot yet verified
- BabysittingNot yet verified
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Accessibility
Accessible cabins are limited in number and sell out long before general inventory. If you need one, booking early matters more here than anywhere else in travel.
Tender ports Tender ports can be difficult or impossible with a wheelchair or scooter; the line publishes guidance per itinerary
- Accessible cabin categoriesNot yet verified
- Wheelchair & scooter policyNot yet verified
- Service animalsNot yet verified
- Medical equipmentNot yet verified
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Where and when it sails
Regions run on seasons. Picking the right month usually matters more than picking the right ship.
| Region | Operating months | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | Not yet verified | |
| Australia | Not yet verified | |
| Caribbean | Not yet verified | |
| Europe | Not yet verified | |
| Japan | Not yet verified | |
| World | Not yet verified |
Home portsNot yet verified
Typical lengthsNot yet verified
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What actually drives the cost
We don't publish fares — they move daily and any number here would be wrong by the time you read it. What doesn't change is what moves the price. Understand these six and you'll know whether a quote is good before you're told.
Cruisetour vs cruise only
Land extensions add rail, hotels and transfers as a separate budget line.
Region
Japan, Australia and world segments price very differently from Caribbean sailings.
Balcony value by itinerary
On Alaska and Norway a balcony is worth far more than on a Caribbean sailing.
Ship class
The fleet spans several generations with meaningfully different facilities.
Voyage length
Longer repositioning and world segments often carry the lowest per-night cost.
What you add on
Gratuities, drinks, speciality dining and excursions change the all-in total.
Get the real number for your datesPricing is live and specific to your sailing. A specialist quotes it in minutes.
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Questions people actually ask
Why do people choose Princess for Alaska?
The line pairs one-way sailings with rail-based land tours reaching the interior national park. Assembling that independently is difficult, which is why most travellers book it by phone.
Is Princess good for families?
It works well for multi-generation groups travelling together, but it isn't built around children the way family-focused lines are. If children are the primary consideration, other lines offer more.
What does the wearable device actually do?
Boarding, cabin access, onboard payments and locating your party. It's more useful with a large group — set it up before boarding rather than at the terminal.
Where this information comes from
Every factual claim on this page is taken from a primary source and carries its own verification date. We re-check inclusions every 30 days and ship specifications every 90.
- Princess Cruises official siteShip specs, inclusions, policies
Facts are compiled independently from published sources. Descriptions and opinions are our own. Cruise lines change fleets, facilities and policies frequently — always confirm details that matter with the agency booking your trip.