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Author: Kalicia Bateman

LAST UPDATED: March 9th, 2022
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The Good

  • Great entertainment options
  • Spacious facilities
  • World-wide destinations

Entertainment Options

Plenty of nighttime entertainment options are available. Live bands play at three separate show times in the indoor lounges and bars. Strolling performers entertain guests at the Piazza. Diners can enjoy magicians, sword-swallowers, and guitarists while sampling vintage wines and dining on gourmet meals. There are plenty of activities for kids and teenagers to enjoy. Programs for both are available. Kids and teens can compete against each other in many sports competitions. There are plenty of pools. Kids will never get bored when sailing Princess Cruise Lines. Also standard on all ships for adults to enjoy include:
  • Your choice of Anytime or Traditional Dining
  • The Piazza
  • Casino
  • Boutiques
  • Art Auctions
  • Lotus Spa

Spacious Facilities

Even though certain ships can host over 3,000 passengers, the atmosphere never feels crowded or cramped. The friendly and professional staff are always ready to assist the needs of traveling guests. Accommodations are spacious and guests are sure to appreciate the luxurious amenities. Princess Cruise Lines feature the best facilities for persons with disabilities.

Dining Options

Guests can choose traditional dining times with prearranged scheduling and seating or anytime dining, which allows for flexible dining at any restaurant until 10 p.m. Princess Cruises contain a wide selection of tasty cuisine to choose from. Options include Italian, Cajun-Creole, steaks and seafood, and Japanese Cuisine. At least two or more formal nights are required on board for cruises lasting seven days or longer. The rest of the time, the dress code is casual. Specialty restaurants require slacks, suits, and dresses when dining. Be sure to pack accordingly.

Destinations

There are also a number of destinations to choose from when traveling with Princess Cruises, which include:
  • Alaska
  • Asia
  • Australia and New Zealand
  • California and Pacific Coast
  • Canada and New England
  • Caribbean
  • Europe
  • Hawaii
  • Japan
  • Mexico
  • Panama Canal
  • South America
  • South Pacific
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The Bad

  • Cover charges
  • Limited featured trips
  • Not all activities are included

Cover Charges

Cover charges apply at specialty restaurants. You will want to make reservations prior to boarding, especially if you want to dine on a formal night. Princess also provides a five-course private balcony stateroom dinner and a Champagne balcony brunch for an additional fee. Exclusive meals at the Chef's Table cost $95 per person.

Limited Featured Trips

With so many cruise ships and destinations to choose form, one would think that there would be more specialty cruises available. Princess only offers two unique featured trips which include:
  • Seven days from Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy to Barcelona, Spain from $498 per person
  • Ten days from Fairbanks to Vancouver, British Columbia $898-$4000 per person

Not all Activities are Included

Long lines are normal on Princess Cruise Lines. Since the ships are very large, it is easy to get lost aboard the ship. Offshore excursions are not included in the price of the cruise. Be aware that not all activities are included in the price of your cruise.
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The Bottom Line

Princess Cruise Lines is perfect for travelers of all ages. There is plenty of activities for children and teenagers to enjoy. Persons with disabilities will find Princess Cruise Lines to be the best fit for their unique medical needs. Adults can relax kid-free on specific areas of the ship. Prices are affordable for any budget. Packages and special offers are available online. We recommend trying Princess Cruise Lines for your next big adventure.
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Jill Tallahassee, FL

I have been a frequent passenger on Princess Cruises and have never been disappointed. Their crew is fantastic and the entertainment on board is first rate. Whether you are eating at one of their many buffets or in one of their 5 star restaurants, be prepared for a few extra pounds. The food is great. I recommend their land tours. They have something for everyone.

4 years ago

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Amber Saratoga Springs, UT

We did the Panama Canal cruise through Princess. While it was a great cruise, the ship had some problems. It had a very musty smell in parts of the ship. Also, I feel like Princess Cruises really caters to the very Elderly crowd which is great if your old. I was the youngest person on the ship at 38 years. I was glad my kids were not with me because they would have been bored out of their minds. Not much offered for the kiddos.

8 years ago

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Christopher Haueter Salt Lake City, UT

Went on a cruise with my family to Alaska and we had a blast. The food was so great and the entertainment was pretty good. Just not a bad choice when choosing a cruise line. The ship wasn't as fancy as others might be and this particular cruise catered to the older folk so activities for younger kids wasn't great but luckily our family is older with really young kids so we loved it.

9 years ago

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stevey shumway Lehi, UT

The Princess Cruise that I went on a year ago was very fun. The ship was clean and provided my group with a great experience. I would recommend this cruisline to friends. You get what you pay for- great customer service anywhere you go on the ship as well.

6 years ago

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Lindsay H. Draper, UT

I went on an Alaskan cruise through Princess with my family a few years ago. There was a lot of fun stuff to do on the ship, including pools, mini golf, and shows. The food was all really good too, except for the flan. Would not recommend ordering the flan.

9 years ago

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Ron Vincent Magna, UT

We’ve done a lot of cruises through several cruise lines. I’ve been satisfied for the most part with Princess. The service, entertainment and food has declined since our first cruise with them. Friendly staffing but it’s obvious that staffing had been cut. We like when there is food available throughout the cruise even late in the evening. It has been very limited the last few cruises. The room service has been wonderful!! The room service and dinner personnel has ALWAYS been OUTSTANDING!!

6 years ago

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Sandi Burkinshaw South Jordan, UT

Went on Princess Cruise as an adult family trip with my cousins. Our cruise director told us we lowered the average age by ten years! It was fun to spend time chatting with the older generation and learning to dance. Food is the best cruise food I've ever had. Shows were entertaining.

6 years ago

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Denise H. Mona, UT

We took our family on a Princess cruise to Alaska. It was a wonderful experience! Loved the dining options and the food was great. Would highly recommend.

9 years ago

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Mary Gutman Dayton, OH

We love Princess and have a cruise planned for Fall, 2015. We cruised three times on Princess and feel the service and amenities are great. Never had a bad experience.

11 years ago

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Adam Crawley Pleasant Grove, UT

I went on a princess cruise several years ago. I enjoyed the food and entertainment; however, the adult and child entertainment didn't always seem properly separated. In addition, the rooms were rather small and dull.

8 years ago

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Bryndie Managua, MN

Really beautiful ship. Great amenities and very nice customer service. The app makes it so convenient to have access to your room and on board purchases.

6 years ago

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Rocio Diaz Jacksonville, FL

Took this cruise to Alaska. Amazing views and amenities, however food and staff could have been better. My family and I overall enjoyed it.

6 years ago

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Amanda Salt Lake City, UT

Went on an Alaskan cruise last summer. It was beautiful!! The entertainment on the ship in the evenings was odd and left us wanting something else.

6 years ago

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Jacob American Fork, UT

Princess Cruises are high quality and often quieter cruises. Going to lots of foreign places, Princess Cruises are great for traveling the world.

6 years ago

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Juliann Mecham Managua, MN

The cruise company took care of all my needs while I stayed in alaska, a great time

6 years ago

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Kayla South Jordan, UT

First time cruising and impressed with the how efficient they operate. Great food

6 years ago

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Courtney carlson South Jordan, UT

Loved our princess cruise. The ship was nice and the food was very good. Love their ports too.

6 years ago

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