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Princess Cruises

Discover the world in an opulent and relaxing Princess Cruises ship, allowing you to recharge your batteries while embracing new cultures and experiences. You will enjoy exceptional cuisine prepared by world-renowned chefs and thrilling evening entertainment on every cruise ship in the Princess Cruises fleet.

Princess Cruises is an innovative cruise line offering guests the perfect mix of fun, excitement, indulgence and relaxation. The Princes Cruises fleet offers one of the highest percentages of balcony cabins in the industry across all cabin categories, so you can take in the stunning scenery as you glide across the globe.

Explore incredible cruise destinations across the world with Princess Cruises. Enjoy varied shore excursions and scenic locales offered on Mediterranean cruises, the wide selection of beaches available on Caribbean cruises, and see stunning cities and local cultures on an Asia cruise. All the while, take advantage of fantastic dining, including a selection of restaurants for both formal and casual dining, comfortable accommodation, and first-class entertainment for the complete cruise package. Enjoy round-the-clock dining when and with whom you choose, alongside contemporary décor and a sophisticated atmosphere, giving you the recipe for cruising heaven.

Feel like royalty at sea when you hop on board a Princess Cruises cruise holiday, and be sure to browse our Princess Cruises deals to see how much you can save on your next holiday away at sea. 

Princess Cruises from the UK

The Princess Cruises currently offers four ships for cruises from the UK. The Sky Princess, Regal Princess, Emerald Princess and Island Princess, all have cruises from Southampton available. A fifth ship is set to join the fleet of cruises from the UK, Majestic Princess will debut from Southampton in 2026 with British Isles and Northern Europe itineraries.  Cruising from the UK is a hassle-free option, allowing you to cruise from home rather than a fly cruise, with car parking available within the terminal.

Princess Cruises offer a luxurious range of suite accommodations with excellent extra benefits. These include priority embarkation and disembarkation at the beginning and end of your cruise, exclusive Club Class Dining in the main dining room for breakfast and dinner, spacious staterooms, and much more.

To learn more about the extra benefits available, call us and speak to a member of our Cruise Concierge team today.

All new main dining options, courtesy of Princess Cruises!

That’s right. Princess Cruises recently announced some major enhancements to their main dining options across the fleet. These enhancements are designed to give guests the ultimate flexibility and choice when it comes to dining experiences, and three brand-new table service options are offered.  

These three all-new dining options are Traditional – giving you traditional dining and offering early and late seating every evening; Reservable – giving you the option to reserve your dining times; and third, Walk-in Anytime – giving you the option to do just that, choose open seating and allowing you to walk-in anytime! All three of these options will be coupled with the Princess Cruises exclusive OceanNow, which provides you with the convenience of ordering anything anytime and receiving it anywhere on-board!  

Recently pioneered on-board the incredible new Sun Princess, Princess Cruises have been given the great idea to make all dining formats available fleetwide due to the resounding success. You’ll find these incredible dining options on all Princess voyages!

The Princess Plus Package

Save an incredible 57% on your cruise inclusions when you choose the Princess Plus Package for just £50 per person per day! As well as all of the Princess standard inclusions, you'll also receive:

  • Plus Beverage Package: Enjoy cocktails, wine by the glass, beer, speciality coffees, fountain sodas, bottled water, fresh juices and healthy smoothies, mocktails and mixologist crafted cocktails.
  • Wi-Fi: One device per guest.
  • Premium Desserts: 2 per day.
  • Fitness Classes: 2 per cruise.
  • NEW Casual Dining Meals: 2 per guest.
  • Unlimited Juice Bar
  • Crew Appreciation
  • NEW OceanNow Delivery
  • NEW Room Service Delivery

Princess Plus – Now Includes:

  • Plus Beverage Package (up to 15 drinks per day, valued at up to $15 each)
  • NEW! Four casual dining meals (per cruise)
  • MedallionNet® Max Wi-Fi (our highest quality internet service)
  • Price: £50 / $58 per person, per day (when purchased pre-cruise). As Sphere class is our most premium class of ship with the most premium offering, an additional £5 supplement fee is incurred.

The NEW and Enhanced Princess Premier Package

For just £75 per person per day, the enhanced Princess Premier package delivers the best value in cruising, setting a new standard for all-inclusive travel. With three exceptional new enhancements, you can enjoy unparalleled value and up to 70% savings on your cruise inclusions:

  • Princess PLUS package: Enjoy unlimited juice bar, 2 premium desserts & 2 dining meals per guests, fitness classes plus a beverage package with drinks worth up to $15 each and Wi-Fi for one device per guest. 
  • NEW Unlimited Premier Beverage Package: Enjoy an unlimited number of drinks up to $20, including alcoholic beverages, speciality coffees, smoothies, and bottled water.
  • NEW Unlimited Speciality Dining: Indulge in meals at world-class speciality dining locations every evening, including Crown Grill, Sabatini's, The Catch by Rudi, Makoto Ocean and Butcher’s Block by Dario Cecchini.
  • Unlimited MedallionNet Max Wi-Fi: Prioritised access to the highest quality and highest performance bandwidth available anywhere in the world

Princess Premier – Now Includes:

  • Premier Beverage Package (unlimited drinks up to $20 each)
  • Unlimited specialty dining
  • MedallionNet® Max Wi-Fi (4 devices)
  • NEW! Shore excursion credit benefit
  • Price: £75 / $90 per person, per day (when purchased pre-cruise).As Sphere class is our most premium class of ship with the most premium offering, an additional £5 supplement fee is incurred.

 

Plus enjoy unlimited prix fixe meals at any casual dining location, unlimited OceanNow and Room Service delivery, unlimited reserved seating in the Princess Theatre for all shows and performances, unlimited premium boutique fitness classes, unlimited premium crafted desserts and fresh juices and unlimited photos. Your Princess Premier package even includes daily crew gratuities, Princess Prizes and free Medallion device shipping for guests residing in Britain.

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Princess Cruises Promotions

Explore our cruise promotions and indulge in the ultimate cruising experience. Upgrade to Princess Plus and get a premier drinks package, unlimited Wi-Fi and exclusive dining experiences. Tailor your holiday to your budget and your tastes. Why not upgrade your stateroom with one of our amazing Princess Cruises holiday promotions?

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What's Included with
Princess Cruises

Delve into cuisines from across the globe with various dining options when you hop on-board a Princess Cruises ship. Enjoy exclusive cocktail receptions, deck parties, themed nights and entertainment throughout the day and into the evening. When you choose Princess Cruises for your next adventure you can enjoy peace of mind that you have everything you need when gliding the waves. Discover everything that a Princess Cruises sailing has to offer when you opt for an all-inclusive cruise holiday.

Accommodation

Entertainment throughout the day and evening

Use of swimming pools, hot tubs, fitness centre and leisure facilities where available

Return flights included from a choice of UK airports (fly cruise bookings only)

Room service from 6am to 11pm

Port taxes

Youth programmes for babies to 17-year-olds

Adult only areas

Exclusive cocktail receptions and deck parties on-board

Sailaway parties, themed nights and deck parties

Lemonade, water and iced tea available in selected venues

Shuttle service to and from ports and airport where available

Princess Cruises Ship Fleet

Sail in style and comfort when you hop on the newest ship in the Princess Cruises fleet Sun Princess, or discover world-class dining options from Michelin-star chefs when you board the Sky Princess. You can find the perfect cruising holiday in our extensive fleet of Princess Cruises ships.

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Enjoy their luxurious spa with yoga and fitness classes, indulge in a wonderful frozen treat at their ice cream parlour (make sure to order your dessert in a fish-shaped cone), or swim in their saltwater lagoon. If you like to stay active abroad, you’ll love their sports zone and activities like paddle boarding, kayaking and snorkelling. Do Princess Cruises have their own private island? Whilst not technically a full island, Princess Cruises lays claim to 40 beautiful acres on the southern tip of Eleuthera. Princess Cays Princess Cays offers something for everyone, whether you want to zoom over the waves in a banana boat or peruse a quaint craft market. There are water-sports for athletic types and a beach barbeque for foodies. And you can overlook the spectacular scenery of the island from Princess Cays’ very own observation tower. However, the crowning glory of Princess Cays is the exclusive beach parties. A day at Ocean Cay is always topped off with a sensational light show from the island’s very own lighthouse. Does Norwegian Cruise Line have their own private island? Like Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line has two private Caribbean islands for their passengers to enjoy. Great Stirrup Cay One of the Bahamas oldest private islands, Great Stirrup Cay is rich with amazing things to see and do. Take an eco-boat tour around the island, relax in their spa, seek thrills at their water park, or dine at their multiple restaurants. One of the starring attractions of Great Stirrup Cay is snorkelling in their impressive underwater sculpture garden. Visitors also love Great Stirrup Cay’s straw market and the yummy fare of the complimentary Abaco Taco taco bar. Harvest Caye This glorious Southern Belize island is ideal for lovers of natural beauty. Swim in the world’s second largest barrier reef and get close to incredible wildlife in their nature centre. The island also possesses a 15,000 square foot pool with a swim up bar, a saltwater lagoon and a shopping village. For a thrilling way to bask in this island’s brilliant views, take on Harvest Caye’s 3,000 foot zipline ‘The Flighthouse’. Tips for enjoying Cruise Line Private Islands You’ll undoubtedly want to make the most of your time on one of these island paradises, so we have a few tips to help you do just that. Know what’s included and what’s extra Not all of the delights of private islands are included in the cost of your cruise. Umbrellas for shade, certain eateries and water-sports can all cost extra, so make sure you know which amenities charge an additional fee before you go.  If you want to avoid paying any extra fees, consider bringing your own equipment like snorkels, beach toys and means of shade. Book in advance If you dream of relaxing in a private cabana or beach villa, you’ll need to reserve one ASAP, either whilst on-board the ship or before you even embark on your cruise. Beach umbrellas and water-sports equipment should be reserved as early as possible too. Lotion up Don’t let the excitement of a private island distract you from the cardinal rule of any holiday in the sun. Apply sun cream as often as possible to prevent your amazing day being marred by sunburn or sunstroke. Choose your spot carefully Picking a spot on the beach to set up camp requires a lot of consideration. Areas of beach nearest to where the ship docks will become chaotic and busy in moments- so catch an open air tram to a more suitable location. You should also think about how shaded you want your spot to be, and what island amenities you’d like to be nearest to. Bring insect repellent Bug bites might be the only negative of Caribbean Cruises- avoid them by regularly spraying your ankles with insect repellent. Wear Cotton One of the biggest appeals of Caribbean cruises is the glorious heat- but that heat can become stifling if you aren’t wearing a breathable material like cotton. If you’re itching to experience the wonders of one of these exquisite islands, our expert cruise concierge service has a number of Caribbean Cruise deals to make all your dreams come true!View Caribbean Cruise Deals

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