Princess Cruises · Carnival Corporation · Resort ships with a suite class
Princess is the traditional mid-market line with the Medallion wearable and a calmer crowd than Royal or Carnival. Its newest ships, Sun Princess and Star Princess, have the Sanctuary Collection: suites and cabins with a private restaurant, lounge and sun deck. Older ships sell Reserve Collection cabins with a private dining area only. Princess sails from Port Everglades in winter. Kathryn has sailed Princess.
Spacious private balcony with luxury balcony furniture. Press photo, Princess Cruises
Sanctuary Collection and Reserve Collection
- The Sanctuary Collection is on Sun Princess and Star Princess only. It has a private restaurant, lounge, sun deck and pool.
- Reserve Collection cabins on the rest of the fleet get a private area of the main dining room and a few perks, but no lounge or deck.
- Sanctuary Collection suites range from a Cabana Mini-Suite up to a Signature Suite.
- The Sanctuary sun deck on older ships is a paid adults-only area, not a suite perk.
What comes with it
- Private Sanctuary restaurant and lounge on Sun and Star Princess
- Sanctuary sun deck and pool
- Priority boarding and disembarkation
- Reserve Collection dining area on older ships
From Florida
Princess bases ships at Port Everglades from autumn to spring for Caribbean sailings. Some years a ship sails from Port Canaveral. Sun and Star Princess have sailed from Port Everglades in winter.
The ships
Star Princess · Sun Princess · Discovery Princess · Enchanted Princess · Sky Princess · Majestic Princess · Regal Princess · Royal Princess
Traditional cruising done gently. Piazza atrium, production shows, a wine list that punches above the fare. The crowd skews older and calmer.
Princess Cruises in pictures
Take in ocean views from your private balcony · Press photo, Princess Cruises
Who it fits
- Travellers over fifty who want a classic ship without Cunard's formality.
- Anyone drawn to the Medallion, which opens your door and finds your drink on the ship.
- Couples who want a suite tier on a ship that is not enormous.
Who should look elsewhere
- Families with teenagers. The ship is quiet by design.
- Suite guests who expect a butler. Princess does not offer one.
Questions about Princess Cruises
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Thinking about Princess Cruises?
Kathryn has sailed it. Ask her what the top tier is really like and which cabins to avoid.