Princess Cruises: The “Smartest” Holiday You’ll Ever Take
If you’ve ever wished your hotel knew exactly what you wanted before you even asked, you’re going to get on very well with Princess Cruises.
You might know the name (yes, they are the original “Love Boat” line), but the modern Princess experience is all about Relaxed Luxury. It’s not stuffy, and it’s not a chaotic theme park. It sits perfectly in the middle—great food, great service, and ships that feel spacious and calm.
But the real game-changer? The MedallionClass® technology. It sounds like sci-fi, but it basically means the ship takes care of the boring stuff so you can get on with the holiday.
Destinations and Departures: The World Expert
Princess is famous for going places other lines just dip a toe into. They are destination experts.
Southampton Departures: You don’t need a plane ticket. Princess bases huge ships (like the Sky Princess) in Southampton for the summer. You can sail to the Mediterranean, the Canaries, or north to Scandinavia right from the UK.
Alaska: If Alaska is on your bucket list, do it with Princess. They are the absolute kings of this region, with their own lodges and trains to get you deep into the wilderness.
Japan: One of their hottest destinations right now. Seeing Japan by sea is the easiest way to do it, and Princess has ships purpose-built for the region.
The Ships: The Piazza Life
Princess ships are designed around the Piazza—a massive, three-deck-high atrium in the middle of the ship. It feels like a lively European town square. There are street performers, spiral staircases, and little cafes. It’s the beating heart of the ship and a great place to people-watch with a glass of wine.
The Royal Class: Ships like Enchanted Princess and Discovery Princess are modern, elegant, and huge without feeling crowded.
The Sphere Class: The brand new Sun Princess is a total revolution. It features a massive glass “Sphere” built into the side of the ship, flooding the interiors with natural light. It is genuinely stunning.
Rooms: The Best Sleep at Sea
We aren’t exaggerating—Princess spent a fortune hiring a “Sleep Doctor” to design their beds.
