Crown Princess® Cruise Ship

Your escort to a world of dazzling amenities, sublime dining options and exotic destinations.

  • Inaugural Cruise: June 14, 2006
  • Christener: Martha Stewart
  • Guest Cabins: 1,541
  • Number of Decks: 19
  • Tonnage: 113,561
  • Length: 952 feet
  • Height: 195 feet

Enjoy sweeping views of the world while sailing on Crown Princess. From her nearly 900 balconies to the breathtaking three-story Atrium, you'll discover a relaxing atmosphere filled with an array of world class entertainment and dining options that will greet you each day when you return from making fascinating discoveries ashore.

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From the moment you step aboard, we want you to feel welcomed and right at home. And with attentive service from a friendly staff that knows what hospitality means, you’ll find your Princess® ship truly is your home away from home.

Photos, floor plan diagrams, amenities, and furnishings represent typical arrangements and may vary by ship and stateroom.

Truly Luxurious Accommodations at Sea

Mini-suite with exclusive vip touches, add an element of luxury to your stay, front row seat for beautiful scenery, a room with a view, our most affordable option, perfect for large groups, for guests with limited mobility, dining options.

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Indulge your appetite whenever you wish on board Princess®. Every hour, our chefs are busy baking, grilling and sautéing great-tasting fare from scratch. Princess offers unparalleled inclusive dining options throughout the ship with a wide range of culinary delights to suit any palate, from endless buffet choice to gourmet pizza, frosty treats, decadent desserts and much more. 1

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Dine My Way℠

Dine when, how and where you like.

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A (Seafood) Fan Favorite Returns!

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International Café

Sip and snack around the clock.

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Horizon Court

An ever-changing selection of favorites.

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The Salty Dog Grill

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Slice Pizzeria

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Coffee & Cones

Specialty dining.

Crown Grill

Dining on board a Princess® cruise ship is a joyful celebration and our specialty restaurants always deliver an extraordinary experience. They are among the best at sea – or anywhere. We serve dishes made with the freshest ingredients, and our menus reflect regional flavors from around the world. You'll find our specialty restaurants are the perfect place to celebrate any occasion. 1

A Taste of Italy, Enjoyed in Luxury

Timeless steakhouse traditions, crafted burgers, exclusive glimpse into the princess kitchen, wines from around the world, a private breakfast with a view.

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On every Princess ship, you'll find so many ways to play, day or night. Explore The Shops of Princess, celebrate cultures at our Festivals of the World or learn a new talent — our onboard activities will keep you engaged every moment of your cruise vacation. 1

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Discovery at SEA Programs

Discover even more with discovery™.

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Vegas Style Casino

For novices, casual players, or high rollers.

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Take a Stroll into the European-style Piazza

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The Shops of Princess

Tax and duty-free shopping.

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Art Gallery & Auctions

Art lovers rejoice—enjoy exquisite art aboard.

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Photo Gallery

Take home a unique photo keepsake.

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Freshwater Pools & Hot Tubs

Soak in a world of relaxation.

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Sports Court

Get in the game with a variety of activities.

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Princess Links

Practice your putt and play like a champion.

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MedallionNet® Wi-Fi

The best wi-fi at sea.

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Afternoon Tea

Celebration of tasty teas and divine desserts, entertainment.

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Original musicals, dazzling magic shows, feature films, top comedians and nightclubs that get your feet movin’ and groovin’. There’s something happening around every corner; luckily, you have a whole cruise of days and nights to experience it all. 1

Movies Under the Stars®

A reel treat day or night.

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Original Musical Productions

Great venues large and small.

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Music & Dancing

Dazzling entertainment every day and night.

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Featured Guest Entertainers

At night, the stars shine bright on our stages.

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Princess Theater

Broadway-style productions at sea.

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Club Fusion

One of our most popular nightspots.

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Skywalkers Nightclub

Reach for the sky and dance.

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Good Spirits At Sea

Good spirits, good stories, joyful rejuvenation.

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Revitalize and refresh body, mind and soul with Princess®. From rejuvenating spa treatments and the tranquility of a top-deck retreat reserved just for adults to our state-of-the-art fitness centers, you’ll find all the elements to come back new.

Experience the Ultimate Night of Sleep at Sea

Relax in a tranquil retreat just for adults, go ahead, be pampered – you deserve it, a host of ways to get an energizing workout, kids, teens & family.

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From family-friendly stateroom options to enriching youth and family programs, quality time is time well spent. Onboard activities spark curiosity and fuel creativity while excursions ashore engage and inspire!

Explore the Treehouse

Step into the lodge, hang out in the beach house, quality time together.

1 Activities, dining and entertainment options vary by ship and are subject to change. Photos represent typical arrangements and may vary in detail or configuration.

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Crown Princess Overview

With her beautiful yet simple design, it’s no wonder media mogul Martha Stewart christened the Crown Princess . This spacious ship, which has 19 decks, has lots of public spaces onboard for passengers to revel in. From Vines, the wine bar, where you can catch a snack to the Lotus Spa and Fitness Center, which offers massages that will take all your stress away, this ship has it. Looking to tie the knot? The Crown Princess even has a wedding chapel perfect for those nuptials at sea. Even if all you want is a great meal, you’ve got lots of options to choose from, including three formal dining rooms and the relaxed and fun Scoops, an ice cream sundae bar. 

  • Passenger Capacity: 3,080 (double occupancy)
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Last Refurbished: 2022

Crown Princess Cruise Destinations

Princess Cruises offers a wide array of cruising destinations, as well as a Cruisetour program that is revered in the cruising industry. This impressive selection includes over 100 itineraries reaching over 300 ports all across the world. Whether cruise to take in the beautiful fall foliage of Canada and New England or a splendid voyage to sunny Tahiti, Princess Cruises can offer you a great value with an exceptional experience. Other destinations include, but are not limited to: Asia, Hawaii, Mexico, the Panama Canal, Australia, and more. 

Crown Princess Alaska Cruise Destination

Choose an Alaska cruise, where you can explore the tundra or view the natural beauty, take a dog sled ride or kick back in some hot springs!

Crown Princess Asia Cruise Destination

Bring the Far East and the oriental treasures it holds a little closer with a cruise to Southeast Asia and India.

Crown Princess Australia/New Zealand Cruise Destination

Satisfy your hunger for the unique and intriguing, whether it’s a rarely seen whale or a quirky new sport, with an Australia and New Zealand cruise.

Crown Princess Australia/New Zealand Cruisetours Cruise Destination

Australia/New Zealand Cruisetours

Encounter out-of-this-world beauty, rich Aboriginal cultures and thrilling adventures on an Australia and New Zealand cruisetour.

Crown Princess South Pacific / Tahiti Cruise Destination

South Pacific / Tahiti

French Polynesia’s animated culture and natural, gorgeous landscapes are the highlight of each and every day of a cruise to Tahiti and the South Pacific.

Crown Princess Transpacific Cruise Destination

Transpacific

Cross the world’s largest ocean while visiting tropical islands and lively cultures along the way.

Crown Princess U. S. Pacific Coast Cruise Destination

U. S. Pacific Coast

From San Francisco treats to Hollywood streets, it’s call about the West Coast—choose a California Coastal cruise.

Crown Princess World Cruise Destination

Take an extensive, incredible voyage filled with everything from scuba excursions in the Caribbean to camel riding through the sand dunes of Egypt—choose a World Cruise.

Crown Princess Departure Ports

Princess Cruises has one of the most extensive set of sailings. Their ships travel the world embarking from popular ports like New York City, Vancouver, Venice and Los Angeles. They also have cruises that sail from smaller, more exotic ports like Kobe in Japan and Valparaiso in Chile. We’ll help you find a Princess cruise you’ll love, give us a call today. 

Crown Princess Brisbane, Australia Departure Port

Brisbane, Australia

Brisbane with its lazy subtropical aura is quickly becoming one of Australia’s most popular cruise destinations.

Crown Princess Hobart, Australia Departure Port

Hobart, Australia

If you are looking for a relaxing, tranquil and laid-back vacation spot – Hobart is the place for you! 

Crown Princess Melbourne, Australia Departure Port

Melbourne, Australia

Soak up the culture and relaxed environment of Melbourne as you take in the live music, sip some perfect coffee and explore all that this unique city has to offer.

Crown Princess Perth (Fremantle), Australia Departure Port

Perth (Fremantle), Australia

Cruise to Perth and enjoy the blend of old with new, along with Western Australia’s natural beauty. Take in the vibrant culture as you enter old world cafés next to the lively bars all buzzing with music and locals.

Crown Princess Sydney, Australia Departure Port

The near perfect days, beautiful scenery, pristine beaches and sparkling water offer the perfect backdrop for any dream adventure in Sydney, Australia.

Crown Princess Dover (London), England Departure Port

Dover (London), England

Dover, with its striking white cliffs, is one of the most popular gateways to England. Take in the area’s natural beauty or head to nearby London to see more of England’s most popular attractions.

Crown Princess Singapore, Singapore Departure Port

Singapore, Singapore

Southeast Asia’s most modern city, Singapore, also contains a lot of history and treasures from the past, along with a perfect tropical climate – all making Singapore a wonderful destination year round.

Crown Princess Auckland, New Zealand Departure Port

Auckland, New Zealand

The mild temperatures in Auckland enhance an outdoorsy cruise destination. Tour the many beaches, hike beautiful mountain ranges or just wander Auckland’s city streets.

Crown Princess Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy Departure Port

A cruise to Civitavecchia is a chance for you to hop a quick train to Rome and explore the enormous history through ruins, galleries and The Vatican museums.

Crown Princess New York, New York Departure Port

Take in the incredible art scene of New York City, expand your cultural horizons in the city’s diverse neighborhoods and marvel at the architectural wonders.

Crown Princess San Francisco, California Departure Port

On a cruise from San Francisco you can experience all that the ‘City by the Bay’ has to offer, from its artistic, forward-looking culture to the beautiful coastline.

Crown Princess Adelaide, Australia Departure Port

Adelaide, Australia

Cruise to Adelaide for a dream destination with great live music, art and history in a beautiful coastal and mountain banked landscape.

Crown Princess Deck Plans

Fiesta deck, promenade deck, emerald deck, riviera deck, crown princess staterooms.

Crown Princess Balcony Stateroom

Balcony (B1)

The Premium Balcony stateroom is appointed with the same fine amenities as our Balcony stateroom but features a larger balcony. This impressive stateroom offers the added indulgence of a balcony and gives you more space than a standard stateroom. Enjoy your own private outdoor space with a table, two chairs, and a relaxing view of the inspiring scenery surrounding you, whether a beautiful sunset over the ocean or a new city to explore.

Balcony (B2)

Balcony (b4), balcony (ba).

This impressive stateroom offers the added indulgence of a balcony and gives you more space than a standard stateroom. Enjoy your own private outdoor space with a table, two chairs, and a relaxing view of the inspiring scenery surrounding you, whether a beautiful sunset over the ocean or a new city to explore. ItÂ’s also perfect to enjoy cocktails before dinner or a leisurely breakfast.

Balcony (BB)

Balcony (bc), balcony (bd), balcony (be), balcony (bf).

Crown Princess Inside Stateroom

Inside (IA)

These staterooms are the perfect place to recharge your batteries. Our most affordable option, featuring two twin beds or a queen-size bed. Other amenities include a refrigerator, hair dryer, TV, closet and bathroom with shower.

Inside (IB)

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Crown Princess Oceanview Stateroom

Oceanview (OV)

Enjoy the added benefit of a view of the ocean from either a picture window or porthole that brings in natural light. Features the same fine amenities as our Oceanview stateroom, but the view from the picture window is either fully or partially obstructed. This stateroom includes all the amenities of an interior room: two twin beds or a queen-size bed. Other amenities include a refrigerator, hair dryer, TV, closet and bathroom with shower.

Oceanview (OW)

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Enjoy the added benefit of a view of the ocean from either a picture window or porthole that brings in natural light. This stateroom includes all the amenities of an interior room.

Oceanview (OB)

Enjoy the added benefit of a view of the ocean from either a picture window or porthole that brings in natural light. This stateroom includes all the amenities of an interior room: two twin beds or a queen-size bed. Other amenities include a refrigerator, hair dryer, TV, closet and bathroom with shower.

Oceanview (OC)

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Crown Princess Suite Stateroom

A premium stateroom category featuring our best located Mini-Suite staterooms, as well as the great amenities found in all Mini-Suites — plus premier dining benefits and luxurious perks. Each night, enjoy Club Class Dining, an exclusive dining area featuring expedited seating with no wait, expanded menu options, dedicated wait staff and tableside preparations. Other amenities include priority embarkation and disembarkation, a complimentary one-time wine set-up and so much more!

Choose a luxurious Mini-Suite with balcony which is substantially larger than a Balcony stateroom and receive a complimentary welcome glass of Champagne. Mini-Suites include a separate sitting area with sofa bed, premium bathroom amenities and two flat-panel televisions. For families or groups needing a little extra space, Mini-Suites offer an appealing and affordable option.

Crown Princess Suite Stateroom

Penthouse Suite features a spacious cabin and balcony. Enjoy exclusive suite-only upgrades and benefits. Surrounding you with deluxe accommodations, a spacious Suite with balcony includes all the amenities of a Club Class Mini-Suite, plus incredible premiums. Enjoy more living space, a sofa bed and separate seating areas, and wonderfully enhanced amenities that range from priority embarkation and disembarkation to a complimentary mini-bar setup in suite and so much more.

Crown Princess Suite Stateroom

The Owner's Suite features an expansive cabin and oversized balcony. Enjoy exclusive suite-only upgrades and benefits. Surrounding you with deluxe accommodations, a spacious Suite with balcony includes all the amenities of a Club Class Mini-Suite, plus incredible premiums. Enjoy more living space, a sofa bed and separate seating areas, and wonderfully enhanced amenities that range from priority embarkation and disembarkation to a complimentary mini-bar setup in suite and so much more.

Crown Princess Suite Stateroom

These suites are for larger families or groups traveling together and include special suite-only benefits and two bathrooms connected by a large living room, which leads to an expansive private balcony. Each suite sleeps up to eight people.

Vista Suite features a spacious cabin and balcony. Enjoy exclusive suite-only upgrades and benefits. Surrounding you with deluxe accommodations, a spacious Suite with balcony includes all the amenities of a Club Class Mini-Suite, plus incredible premiums. Enjoy more living space, a sofa bed and separate seating areas, and wonderfully enhanced amenities that range from priority embarkation and disembarkation to a complimentary mini-bar setup in suite and so much more.

Window Suite features a picture window from which to enjoy the views. Includes exclusive suite-only upgrades and benefits. Surrounding you with deluxe accommodations, Window Suite includes all the amenities of a Club Class Mini-Suite, plus incredible premiums. Enjoy more living space, a sofa bed and separate seating areas, and wonderfully enhanced amenities that range from priority embarkation and disembarkation to a complimentary mini-bar setup in suite and so much more.

Photo Gallery for Crown Princess Cruise Ship

A lot has changed since the days of the Love Boat . Check out this photo gallery of what a Princess ship looks like in the 21 st century. 

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Piazza Atrium

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The Sanctuary

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There are many youth programs available

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  • Crown Princess 17 NIGHT AUSTRALIA TOUR 3429 Departing From Sydney, Australia (Nov 2024 - Dec 2024)
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Crown Princess Accessibility Vendor Experience

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Crown Princess Dining Vendor Experience

Savor dining aboard Princess Cruises, including the Main Dining Room, Sabatini's, Sterling Steakhouse, Crown Grill, Bayou Café, International Café, Chef's Table, room service and more.

Crown Princess Entertainment Vendor Experience

Entertainment

Enjoy Princess Cruises' onboard entertainment, including Movies Under the Stars, stage shows, dancing, karaoke, comedy shows, casino games, bars and lounges.

Crown Princess Onboard Activities Vendor Experience

Onboard Activities

Engage in Princess Cruises' onboard activities, including movie nights, ScholarShip classes, pools, hot tubs, poolside activities, sports courts, art auctions, ship tours, duty-free shops and more.

Crown Princess Service & Awards Vendor Experience

Service & Awards

Learn how Princess Cruises takes care of your every need with an extensive list of onboard services. Plus, view Princess Cruises' awards.

Crown Princess Spa & Fitness Vendor Experience

Spa & Fitness

Unwind at Princess Cruises' spa and fitness programs from the Lotus Spa and Lotus Fitness centers. Relax with a massage, facial, pedicure or Botox, or get a workout with a gym class.

Crown Princess Special Events Vendor Experience

Special Events

From holidays to weddings, make your Princess Cruises vacation even more special by celebrating at sea.

Crown Princess Staterooms Vendor Experience

Explore Princess Cruises' premium staterooms, including suite, balcony, oceanview and inside staterooms. Princess Cruises' family- and mini-suites give you room to spread out.

Crown Princess Youth Programs Vendor Experience

Youth Programs

Learn about cruising with children aboard Princess Cruises. Most ships have youth programs for ages 3+, including kidsitting, youth dining, youth centers and teen lounges.

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Princess Cruises Crown Princess cruise ship

The Princess Cruises Crown Princess was built in 2006. It was renovated in 2018. It's considered a medium size ship. Coming in at 952 ft long and 159 ft wide, it's roughly the length of 2.6 football fields, as wide as 3 tractor trailers, and the same height as a 19-story building.

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Crown Princess Size and Passengers

The Crown Princess can hold 3,080 based on double occupancy (two people per room) and more when you take into account 3rd and 4th passengers. When you compare the total tonnage of the ship to the number of passengers, the Crown Princess has a space ratio of 37. Depending on the ship, this number can range from 30 to 52 (with a bigger number meaning more space per person) so this ship has less space per person than average.

The Crown Princess is one of three Crown-class ships currently sailing with Princess Cruises. Crown-class ships are modified versions of Princess' Grand-class ship. The Crown Princess is very similar to its sister-ships; Emerald Princess and Ruby Princess, although each ship may have some differences.

Crown Princess Food and Restaurants

The Salty Dog Grill on the Princess Cruises Crown Princess

Food is a big part of any cruise, and there will plenty on the Princess Cruises Crown Princess. You have 13 different dining options to choose from. Of those options, 5 are complementary, or included with your cruise fare. The other 5 options have an additional fee. Some of those options are a set price and some have a la cart menu pricing. 62% of the dining options are included which means if you're watching your budget, you won't feel like you're missing out by not going to a lot of extra fee dining places.

In terms of drinks and cocktails, you have a variety of choices. Princess Cruises serves the Coca-cola family of products. That means Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite and Barqs Root Beer, although the selection can vary by ship.

There are also plenty of bars available on this ship. Alcohol is not included in the base price of this cruise ship. To see if you would save money with a drink package, try our Drink Package Calculator.

Pools and Hot Tubs on Crown Princess

The main pool on the Crown Princess

Nothing beats relaxing by a pool with a nice drink in hand as you feel the fresh sea breeze pass by you. The problem is that with thousands of people on a ship, there's not always room. If you want to spend all day in a pool, a cruise might not be the right choice. You would have a much better bet choosing a resort with a huge pool complex. That being said, a quick dip in the pool can be nice on a hot day.

The Princess Cruises Crown Princess has a total of 4 pools and 6 hot tubs.

Tired of loud kids and splashing? 2 of the pools and 2 of the hot tubs are adults only.

Crown Princess Features and Activities

There are quite a few things to do on the Crown Princess. These are the main amenities that are available. Some are included in the cost of the cruise, while others have an additional charge.

Princess Cruises is a premium cruise line. Premium cruise lines typically offer upscale food, accommodations, and service. These typically cost about $150 - $400 per person per day.

Cruise pricing is dynamic and varies for each specific sailing based on factors such as departure point, ports of call, and time of year.

Crown Princess Onboard Costs

Another way to gauge the cost of a cruise is to consider how much you'll spend on board. Even though a lot is included in the base cruise fare, you may still spend money on things like spa treatments, specialty dining, drinks, and excursions. In addition, guests can also have to pay for things like gratuities and tips.

Typically guests can expect to spend about 25 - 40% of the cost of the cruise on onboard expenses. In other words, if the cruise fare is $1,000 per person, you might spend between $250 and $400 on extra expenses.

The table below will help you understand what you might spend onboard a Princess Cruises ship.

Princess Cruises offers two packages to bundle onboard expenses. The Princess Plus package includes daily gratuities, the basic beverage package, 2 fitness classes, 2 casual dining meals, and internet for $60 per day per guest. The Princess Premier package upgrades to the premiere beverage package, wifi for up to 4 devices per guest, two specialty dining meals, unlimited casual dining meals, unlimited fitness classes, and a photo package for $80 per guest per day.

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Crown Princess deck plan review at CruiseMapper provides newest cruise deck plans (2024-2025-2026 valid floor layouts of the vessel) extracted from the officially issued by Princess Cruises deckplan pdf (printable version).

Each of the Crown Princess cruise ship deck plans are conveniently combined with a legend (showing cabin codes) and detailed review of all the deck's venues and passenger-accessible indoor and outdoor areas. A separate link provides an extensive information on Crown Princess staterooms (cabins and suites), including photos, cabin plans and amenities by room type and category.

Crown Princess (2006-built, last refurbished in 2022) is the seventh of the nine Grand-class Princess cruise ships - together with  Caribbean , Diamond , Emerald (sistership), Golden (Pacific Adventure) , Grand , Ruby (sistership), Sapphire and Star (Pacific Encounter) .

Crown Princess cruise ship deck plan shows a total of 1531 cabins for 3062 passengers (lower berths/max capacity is 3674) served by 1200 crew-staff. The boat has 18 decks (15 passenger-accessible, 8 with cabins), 12 restaurants and bars, 8 lounges, 4 swimming pools (+ 2 splashes), 7 jacuzzies, 14 elevators.

Passenger-use launderettes (laundromats) are located on decks 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14. These are self-service laundry facilities with ironing boards and detergent being provided.

Crown Princess deckplan changes 2018 refurbishment review

The ship's 2018 drydock (10-day project, March 24 - April 3) was at Grand Bahama Shipyard (in Freeport Bahamas ). Following the refurbishment, the liner now offers the following new and enhanced amenities:

  • 4 top-deck dining venues were renovated, enhanced and renamed (Salty Dog Grill, Slice, Coffee and Cones, The Mix).
  • The Salty Dog Grill (former Trident Grill) offers Princess burgers (with 100% all-beef meat and onboard baked buns) and Street Tacos (with roasted sweet potato-green chile or grilled chipotle-lime chicken.
  • Slice (former Prego Pizzeria) offers Neapolitan-style pizzas.
  • Coffee and Cones (former Sundaes Ice Cream Bar) offers complimentary ice cream in cones, gourmet ice-cream sandwiches, fresh-brewed specialty coffee (by the company's new "New Grounds Crafted Coffee" program).
  • Sabatini's restaurant was renamed to "Sabatini's Trattoria".
  • Sun Deck's LED screen (at the outdoor theatre) was replaced with a bigger one.
  • Horizon Court (buffet restaurant) was reupholstered.
  • The Mix (former Mermaid's Tale) is a poolside bar with an upgraded menu.
  • Club Class Mini-Suite is a new premium cabin category with exclusive dining and VIP amenities (new Club Class Dining, reserved dining area with an expanded menu, expedited seating, priority embarkation-disembarkation).
  • All cabins were upgraded with custom-made Princess Luxury Beds.
  • Camp Discovery Center (kids and teens facilities serving children ages 3-17) is created via a partnership with Discovery Channel as part of Princess Cruises "Discovery at Sea" onboard enrichment program.
  • The wellness complex (Lotus Spa and Fitness Center) received renovated and upgraded treatment rooms and beauty salon. The fitness received the latest indoor training equipment.
  • The Casino received new carpets, light fixtures, flat TVs at its Bar.
  • Shops of Princess (onboard boutiques) were upgraded, and the Effy Fine Jewelry boutique was added.

All lounges received new carpeting and all soft furnishings were cleaned.

Ocean Medallion (digital connectivity technology) was also installed.

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Deck 04 - gala-hospital-crew, deck 05 - plaza-cabins-dining-lobby, deck 06 - fiesta-dining-casino-shops, deck 07 - promenade-shops, deck 08 - emerald-cabins, deck 09 - dolphin-cabins, deck 10 - caribe-cabins, deck 11 - baja-cabins, deck 12 - aloha-cabins, deck 14 - riviera-cabins-bridge-pool, deck 15 - lido-pools-cabins, deck 16 - sundeck-spa, deck 17 - sports-adults-teens, deck 18 - sky, deck 19 - star-golf.

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Crown Princess Review: A Family-Friendly Ship

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The Crown Princess cruise ship, launched in 2006, offers itineraries to Alaska, Europe, Hawaii, and Australia. While she isn’t the oldest ship at 17 years old, she requires a refresh. However, she offers diverse journeys for those on a budget.

In this Crown Princess review, discover the vessel’s public spaces, entertainment, overall feel, and what I thought of the service.

The Crown was the fifth vessel launched in the Grand class, owned by the Princess Line. She’s a mid-sized ship amongst the Royal, Grand, and Coral-class vessels with a passenger capacity of 3,000+ and a popular choice with those loyal to Princess.

During my cruise, I sailed solo in an aft balcony stateroom, paying a single supplement. It was my first solo cruise, and I was surprised that Princess assigned me an aft stateroom.

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The Crown Princess features a traditional décor similar to other vessels in the Princess Cruises fleet. Public spaces have an abundance of wood and muted hues. 

Its Piazza or atrium spans several decks, often the center stage for dance parties, live music, and onboard events such as bean bag toss and giant Jenga. It’s a great spot to enjoy a latte from the International Cafe.

I was happy they had the champagne waterfall event, which Princess had canceled during the pandemic.

Crown Princess Piazza

The Promenade deck circumnavigates the ship, a favorite amongst those who like to walk laps and prefer a sheltered alternative to the Lido area.

Although refreshed in 2018, the vessel doesn’t have the modern look of the  Discovery Princess cruise ship. However, you can still enjoy the classics of ‘Movies under the Stars’ and gain access to your stateroom using the Ocean Medallion.

During my voyage, there was obvious signs that the vessel needed some TLC. A leaky ceiling in the buffet, peeling paint, and I had two drawers in my staterooms that were stuck closed. Although, none of these things affected my experience.

If it’s your first cruise, the Medallion, a wearable disk device, links to your smartphone and offers features unique to Princess Cruises. The Ocean Medallion replaces the traditional cruise card and has many ways to wear it. 

Opening your stateroom door might be the most loved feature, but it does much more. Although I cruised alone this time, the app allows you to track members of your traveling party, even if they’re in another stateroom. 

Medallion cabin door panel

You can order drinks and food (although there’s now a one-time fee), make dining reservations, and view the daily activities. Also, you can check your cruise account.

You can opt-in to ‘Princess Prizes’ for a chance to win a cruise, onboard credit, specialty dining, and more. Guests with the Princess Premier package are already included. Other passengers can sign up on their stateroom panel door.

On my cruise, the fee was USD 10 per day, allowing me to win a prize each time I unlocked my stateroom door on a sea day. My previous two cruises charged USD 20 a day, and the price may vary depending on the number of sea days. For this cruise, I had one sea day.

The Crown Princess has three main dining rooms to feed the 3,000 guests, all named after famous painters. You’ll find the Michelangelo Restaurant at the aft on deck 5 (Plaza). One deck up, the Da Vinci dining room sits mid-ship, and the Botticelli is at the aft.

Michelangelo main dining room

Due to the location of Da Vinci, it has fewer windows and can only be accessed from one side, mid-ship.

Since the galley lies between the two restaurants on decks 5 and 6, you can’t walk between these dining venues. It’s a nuisance to keep walking up and down a deck to access other areas.

You can enjoy complimentary meals in these venues, make reservations using the app, or show up for dinner.

Breakfast was served between 7:30 am and 9:30 am, and lunch from 12 to 1:30 pm at Botticelli. Da Vinci hosted complimentary afternoon tea with finger sandwiches, pastries, and scones.

It was nice to see the Botticelli Dining Room open for lunch on embarkation day, along with the Horizon Court Buffet.

All three main dining rooms served dinner from 5 pm to 9 pm. Although these venues have slightly different decor, they serve the same food. I have a separate article that covers my  Crown Princess dining experience .

If you prefer to “dine my way,” you’ll have a choice of Da Vinci or Michaelangelo. Those with the same dining time eat at Botticelli. However, since my cruise sailed at 50% capacity, guests could show up at any venue without a reservation.

Horizon Court Buffet

Alternatively, you can choose the Horizon Court buffet restaurant on deck 15 (Lido). For early birds, breakfast begins at 5:30 am and flows into lunch at 11:30 am.

Due to the ship sailing at a low capacity, the picture above shows the size of the buffet that opened on my sailing.

Other complimentary bites include the Slice Pizzeria, Salty Dog Grill, ice cream, and selected items at the International Cafe. USA Today rated Princess Cruises as having the best pizza at sea. After your voyage, you can replicate the recipe at home.

If you choose to forego the main dining room, you can pay a cover charge to eat at one of the specialty restaurants. The Crown Grill offers juicy steaks at a reasonable price. It’s the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion. Alternatively, you can enjoy Italian food at Sabatini’s.

Sabatini's specialty restaurant

The Salty Dog Gastropub and Vines offers a three-course casual meal for a fixed price of USD 14.99. And, of course, you can also order room service.

On Princess Alaska cruises , the Crown offers a pop-up venue in the buffet called the ‘Crab Shack.’ For a nominal fee, you can don a plastic bib and enjoy seafood choices such as snow crab, king crab, prawns, clams, and mussels.

The Crown Princess cruise ship offers a variety of bars and lounges to suit different moods. You’ll find around ten distinct venues on board. The Wheelhouse Bar is nautical-themed and serves a unique “Spinnaker” cocktail. 

It offered an exclusive ‘beer tasting’ event, which cost USD 40. It included a welcome drink and three Alaskan beers with a variety of snacks.

Crooners Bar and Lounge on the Promenade deck is known for its martinis; try the “Classic Martini” for a timeless choice. Although my voyage sailed half full, this proved to be a popular venue onboard.

Crooners Bar

Club Fusion combines dancing and drinks; its signature is the “Fusion Fizz,” a blend of champagne and fruit juices. 

Explorers Lounge offers trivia nights and serves a wide range of international beers. Vines Bar specializes in wine and offers excellent tapas pairings. The signature here is a robust “Cabernet Sauvignon.”

Skywalkers Nightclub is your go-to for late-night dancing; their “Cosmic Cosmo” is a must-try.

You’ll find the Skywalker’s Nightclub on deck 18 aft. It was a great location, four floors above guest staterooms. With late-night music from 11:30 pm onwards, the noise was kept away from sleeping guests. To reach the nightclub, you must take the aft elevator.

The Outrigger Bar offers stunning sea views and specializes in tropical cocktails like the “Mai Tai.” The Adagio Bar provides a more subdued atmosphere, hosting singles get-togethers and other casual meet and greet.

You’ll find five swimming pools and seven hot tubs on the Crown. The pools are heated and guests used them during a cold sea day in October. Due to the ship’s age, no water slides or kids’ water parks exist.

Calypso Reef and Pool

Deck 15, or the Lido deck, features the two main pools: Neptune’s and Calypso’s Reef and Pools.

You can also grab a lounge chair and enjoy Movies under the Stars on sea days. With a pizzeria, bar, Salty Dog Grill, and ice cream nearby, you won’t have to give up your lounger when hungry. 

The giant outdoor screen showed recent movies and a great selection of concerts. Pity, our weather wasn’t good to sit outside to enjoy. I briefly sat outside on a sunny afternoon in Victoria, British Columbia.

Youths and teenagers have their own space off deck 17. Here, you’ll find a hot tub and a small circular pool that overlooks the Terrace Pool below.

You’ll find the small Terrace Pool one deck down at the aft. Adults can enjoy an exclusive pool and two hot tubs as part of the Lotus Spa. While you access it inside the spa, the pool is actually outdoors.

Crown Princess Terrace Pool

If you prefer a quieter space, you can pay a fee to use the sanctuary at the bow on deck 17. It features the usual padded loungers, fluffy towels, and pampering service. This adult-only area also had two cabanas offering massage treatments. 

The sanctuary is a popular space to enjoy scenic itineraries such at  Alaska’s Glacier Bay.

Cruise guests can select from inside cabins at 162 sq. feet to their largest suite measuring 357 sq. feet. You won’t find any colossal suites or those with multiple bedrooms, although you can book a family suite that combines a mini-suite with an interior stateroom.

For my cruise, I chose a balcony guarantee. I was surprised to be assigned an aft balcony cabin on deck 11 (Baja) with a 10 ft. long deck (category B4). While most solo cruisers might opt for a smaller inside, I was thrilled to enjoy the extra space of a larger stateroom to myself.

My Crown Princess balcony cabin

While an aft cabin requires more walking, it ensures a quieter location with less foot traffic in the hallway. I enjoyed the wake views from my huge balcony and found the location peaceful. You can read my full  aft cabin review.

Apart from deck 15, you can find a self-serve laundry room on each deck with staterooms. On the Crown Princess, you can locate the laundry room near the aft on each deck, except deck 2, where it’s near the bow.

The laundry rooms have washers, dryers, an iron and ironing board. You can purchase laundry soap and fabric softeners using your Medallion. The laundry room didn’t have any set hours.

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While I was on a mini-cruise and didn’t use the area, it’s a great feature on lengthened itineraries. Since Princess Cruise Lines offers world cruises, not having to pay a hefty fee for laundry is a nice bonus.

Alternatively, you can opt for paid laundry, which includes same-day or next-day service. Laundry costs were as follows:

  • Evening dresses – USD 11.50
  • 2-Piece Suit – USD 10
  • Pants – USD 5.00
  • Shorts – USD 4.50
  • Shirts/blouses – USD 4.50
  • Underwear or socks – USD 2

Note that same-day laundry incurs an additional 50% express service fee.

The Lotus Spa and Fitness Center is on Deck 16. You can visit the spa from 7:30 am to 9:30 pm. The fitness center opened late at 7 am, but guests could work out until 10 pm. 

The spa offers a variety of treatments for every budget. You’ll find massages, facials, and acupuncture on the menu. A hair and beauty salon is also available if you want to put your hair up on formal nights. 

Heated tile loungers in the spa's thermal suite

Unique to the spa is the thermal suite, located one deck down. The thermal suite offers a serene atmosphere for relaxation. It features aromatic steam rooms and heated loungers, which I’ve enjoyed on Alaska itineraries.

Since this area is in an interior location, the thermal suite does not have windows to allow for outside views. For my mini-cruise, guests could purchase a thermal suite pass for USD 79.99 (reg. USD 99.99) or a one-day pass for USD 49.99. The pass sells for USD 149.99 for a 7-day itinerary.

One of the features I enjoy on older vessels is the complimentary saunas and steam rooms. The Crown has these, allowing you to forego the thermal suite pricing.

The Lotus Spa also has a small outdoor pool accessed from the spa area. This adult-only pool makes a quiet alternative to the Neptune Pool when the ship is at capacity.

For those into fitness, there’s a gym with modern equipment. Located at the bow, you can enjoy ocean views and forget you’re at the gym. You can attend fitness classes like yoga, Pilates, or TRX Suspension training. 

Crown Princess' Fitness Center

You’ll find the Center Court for basketball and pickleball outside the fitness area on deck 19 aft. Here, you’ll also find the jogging track and Princess Links, a nine-hole mini golf course.

You can enjoy entertainment at several venues, such as the Princess Theater, Explorer’s Lounge, and Club Fusion. You’ll find all these venues on deck 7.

Club Fusion hosted a shopping show, ballroom dance classes, karaoke, and live music. The other locations offered a mix of game shows, production numbers, and comedians.

I especially enjoyed the ‘Sweet Soul Music’ featured on my first evening and the ‘Disco, Blame it on the Boogie’ on the last night.

Dancers from the Disco production show

The singers in the production shows had great voices, and I enjoyed the selection of song choices.

You’ll find the Speakeasy Cigar Lounge on deck 6 by the Gatsby’s Casino for those who smoke. There is a smoking area inside the casino, too. Also:

  • Outside Club Fusion on the starboard side.
  • The Tradewinds Bar, port side.
  • Outside Sabatini’s.

The kids’ clubs are located on deck 17. For my cruise, there were only 1600 guests, of which 88 were children.

The Treehouse catered to ages 3 to 7, with toys, arts and crafts, video games, and a small jungle gym. 8- to 12-year-olds can register at The Lodge. It had foosball, air hockey, skee-ball, ping pong, and a communal space to hang out with kids of a similar age.

Skee-ball in The Lodge Kids' Club

The Beach House was reserved for teenagers from 13 to 17 years. The older kids could design graffiti t-shirts, have a dance competition, or play video games.

The kids’ club offered port day programming for three hours. Events included arts and crafts, card games, video games, and movies.

Located on deck 5, the internet café has computers guests can use 24 hours a day. I purchased Wi-Fi for my entire journey for USD 14.99 per day. You can also buy a one-day pass for USD 19.99. 

There were options for four devices should you be traveling with family. I found the Wi-Fi met my needs and only found it lagged when I sometimes used Skype.

Wi-Fi speed test

I completed a speed test, which showed my download speed at 1.99 Mbps, using SpaceX Starlink satellite.

Crown Princess Review Final Thoughts

The Crown Princess provides an excellent choice for those on a budget and not looking for all the bells and whistles of modern-day mega-vessels. The ability to do self-service laundry makes Princess ships more enticing on longer itineraries.

I found the deck plan odd. Some areas are hard to find, and the galley blocking the ability to walk across decks 5 and 6 was a nuisance.

However, I felt the entertainment onboard was fantastic, and so was the cruise director, Gary Golding.

While I only did a mini-cruise, it was a great choice to upgrade my loyalty status. In fact, I met several guests who booked the short itinerary to reach Platinum or Elite.

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Hannah Waddingham Shares This 'Beautiful Honor' with Princess Diana, Kate Middleton: 'Pinch Me' (Exclusive)

The ‘Ted Lasso’ star opened up to PEOPLE about being named Godmother of Princess Cruises’ newest and biggest ship ever, the Sun Princess

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Hannah Waddingham is following in the footsteps of a few famous royals in her newest role.

The Ted Lasso star has officially been named Godmother of Princess Cruise Line 's new Sun Princess ship following its maiden voyage in February, PEOPLE can exclusively reveal. As part of the cruising tradition , the actress will take on the responsibility of “christening” the new ship with luck as it embarks on its many voyages across the high seas. 

Waddingham tells PEOPLE exclusively how meaningful it is to be the ship’s Godmother, especially because of the women who also share the same title.

“I couldn’t believe I have been asked to be a ship Godmother, having grown up around boats all my life and my grandfather was in the Atlantic Convoy in the Navy,” says the actress, who next stars in The Fall Guy . “To be asked to be a part of this beautiful honor is a ‘pinch me’ moment.”

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She continues: “I am also honored to be in the esteemed company with previous Godparents to Princess Ships including Diana , Princess of Wales, Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales Kate Middleton , Audrey Hepburn , Martha Stewart , and many others.” 

The Emmy-nominated actress adds that a big “privilege and pleasure” for her as Godmother is sending the 4,300 guests that the ship can hold “on their way safely with a big hug.” 

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The Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas actress has recently been celebrating a raucous awards season with her Ted Lasso co-stars after the beloved show's third season concluded  last May. Asked which character would be the biggest cruiser in real life, Waddingham says Ted ( Jason Sudeikis ) is the perfect fit. 

“I think Ted would be the biggest cruiser,” she says, adding that “his positive, warm, loving, can-do attitude” would thrive on the getaway and calls out "trivia in Princess Live" and "Spellbound by Magic Castle" as experiences the ever-optimistic soccer coach would easily get on board with.

The next potential cruise lover that comes to mind for Waddingham is Keely, played by Juno Temple , thanks to her “positive and warm disposition,” she says. 

She adds that the stars of the hit Apple TV+ sports comedy would be the best company on any group vacation — especially on a cruise. 

“Anywhere the cast of Ted Lasso goes, we would have the best kind of party! We would all be down for a party on a beautiful ship. We love each other so much we would have fun being trapped together in an elevator,” she jokes.  

The Sun Princess officially set sail on its 10-day maiden voyage through the Mediterranean on Feb. 28. The massive ship, which weighs 177,882 tons, departed from Rome and made stops in Naples; Crete, Greece; Kusadasi, Turkey; Athens; Sicily; Mallorca; and Barcelona. 

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As the largest ship in Princess Cruises history, the Sun Princess is equipped with eye-catching features like the glass Dome “inspired by the terraces of Santorini,” a press release from the cruise line states. 

In the suspended Sphere Atrium, guests can enjoy indoor/outdoor living and soak in stunning views of the endless ocean. Additional breathtaking features include the three-story main dining room, two-level Lotus Spa and the casino, which is the cruise line’s largest to date.

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All About Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa's Relationship (and Baby on the Way!)

C rown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa got married on June 1, 2023 and announced in April 2024 that they are expecting their first child

Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa of Jordan are expanding their family. 

In April, the royal couple announced that they are expecting their first child , who will arrive this summer. The royal baby will also be the first grandchild of Queen Rania and King Abdullah.

The exciting news comes almost a year after the duo tied the knot in June 2023. Dubbed the “ royal wedding of the year ,” their nuptials in Amman were an extravagant affair that included a star-studded guest list.

The wedding brought royals from around the world , including Prince William and Kate Middleton representing the British royal family, to celebrate the couple's union.

Though the two have kept some details of their love story out of the public eye, they've occasionally shared a glimpse into their relationship with the media.

Here’s everything to know about their relationship.

They met through a mutual friend 

During a previous interview with Vogue Arabia published in May 2023, Crown Prince Hussein gave insight into how his relationship with Princess Rajwa came to be. "I met Rajwa through an old friend from school," he revealed, adding, "I consider myself lucky because it is not every day you meet someone like Rajwa."

It’s unclear which school Crown Prince Hussein was referring to, though they both attended university in the United States. Princess Rajwa, originally born in Saudi Arabia, earned a degree in architecture from Syracuse University in New York as well as a professional designation degree in visual communications from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles. 

Meanwhile, Crown Prince Hussein is a graduate of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in England and Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.

Their engagement was a family affair 

In August 2022, the couple announced their engagement, which took place at the home of Princess Rajwa's father in the Saudi capital of Riyadh, according to Prince Hussein's website . Both Queen Rania and King Abdullah as well as other members of the royal family were present.

As they announced their engagement with an official portrait, people quickly drew parallels to Prince William and Princess Kate’s engagement photo. Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa posed for an official engagement portrait in which she sported an elegant blue dress, reminiscent of Kate’s 2010 outfit. 

She attended his sister’s wedding 

Before tying the knot themselves, the couple made a special royal appearance together at the wedding of Crown Prince Hussein’s sister , Princess Iman. In a sweet photo posted on Crown Prince Hussein's Instagram page , he's seen whispering behind his hand to his then-fiancée, saying something that caused Princess Rajwa to smile.

Crown Prince Hussein had a special role during his younger sister's big day at Beit Al Urdon Palace: he escorted her down the aisle before taking his seat between his mother, Queen Rania, and Princess Rajwa for the wedding service. 

Princess Rajwa also attended Princess Iman's henna party ahead of the wedding, appearing in photos shared by Queen Rania.

Their wedding was considered the 'royal wedding of the year'

Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa’s wedding on June 1, 2023, was a huge event in Amman. As they tied the knot in an Islamic marriage ceremony at Zahran Palace, where the prince’s parents Queen Rania and King Abdullah of Jordan wed in 1993, they were joined by a number of royals from around the world , including Prince William and Princess Kate.

Rajwa got a royal title when she married Crown Prince Hussein

Not only did Princess Rajwa gain a lifelong partner when she married Crown Prince Hussein in June 2023, but she also gained a royal title . 

"A Royal Decree was issued to bestow the title of Her Royal Highness Princess Rajwa Al Hussein on Miss Rajwa Khalid Alseif, on the occasion of her marriage to His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein #Jordan ," the official X account of the Royal Hashemite Court posted online. As Crown Prince Hussein is heir to Jordan's throne, Princess Rajwa will someday be queen. However, her title is not "Crown Princess." 

They are going to be parents 

In April 2024, the couple announced the exciting news that they are expecting their first child together. "The Royal Hashemite Court is pleased to announce that Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II and Princess Rajwa Al Hussein are expecting their first baby this summer," they said in the announcement. 

"The Royal Hashemite Court extends its sincere congratulations to Their Majesties King Abdullah II and Queen Rania Al Abdullah on this occasion and wishes Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Al Hussein and Princess Rajwa good health and joy as they welcome their baby," the statement continued. 

The baby’s arrival will mark the first grandchild of Queen Rania and King Abdullah. Meanwhile, Gerts Royals reported that the new addition will receive the titles of His/Her Royal Highness and Prince/Princess.

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  5. Crown Princess Photo Gallery

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  6. Princess Cruises Crown Princess Ship Details

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  1. Crown Princess

    Discover Crown Princess. Featuring nearly 900 balconies, the Crown Princess is one of the largest cruise ships in Princess' fleet. Learn more about the ship's onboard features and amenities. ... Named "Best Spa on a Cruise Ship" by Spafinder Wellness 365™, the Lotus Spa® offers a variety of relaxing treatments, such as facials, aroma stone ...

  2. Crown Princess Itinerary, Current Position, Ship Review

    The 2006-built Crown Princess is the 7th Grand-class Princess Cruises ship, together with Caribbean, Diamond, Golden (Pacific Adventure), Grand, Emerald, Ruby, Star (Pacific Encounter) and Sapphire.. The vessel (IMO number 9293399) is currently Bermuda-flagged (MMSI 310500000) and registered in Hamilton.History - construction and ownership

  3. Crown Princess Ship Review

    4.5. Very Good. Overall. Cynthia Drake. Contributor. One of Princess' Grand-class ships, Crown Princess excels at providing fun, relaxing and enriching experiences for adults, from popular ...

  4. Crown Princess

    Discover Crown Princess. Featuring nearly 900 balconies, the Crown Princess is one of the largest cruise ships in Princess' fleet. Learn more about the ship's onboard features and amenities. ... Find Cruises. Guests 3,080 Crew 1,200 Refurbished Oct 2022 More Facts Less Facts Inaugural Cruise: June 14, 2006. Christener: Martha Stewart ...

  5. Crown Princess

    Featuring nearly 900 balconies, the Crown Princess is one of the largest cruise ships in Princess' fleet. Learn more about the ship's onboard features and amenities. ... Dining on board a Princess® cruise ship is a joyful celebration and our specialty restaurants always deliver an extraordinary experience. They are among the best at sea - or ...

  6. Crown Princess

    Join Danny on a full walkthrough tour of Crown Princess. Enjoy sweeping views of the world while sailing on Crown Princess. From her nearly 900 balconies to ...

  7. Crown Princess Reviews, Ship Details & Photos

    Crown Princess is a large ship, carrying 3080 passengers and 1200 crew, and sails from Adelaide, Australia and Auckland, New Zealand. ... decadent desserts and much more. Dining on board a Princess® cruise ship is a joyful celebration and our specialty restaurants always deliver an extraordinary experience. They are among the best at sea ...

  8. Crown Princess

    Crown Princess. 112 reviews. 1-800-774-6237 Website. All photos (2,338) Traveler ( 53) Common Areas ( 1,524) Dining and Bars ( 411) Itineraries for this ship. Itinerary.

  9. Crown Princess Cruise Ship, 2024, 2025 and 2026 Crown Princess

    Crown Princess 6 NIGHT Australia CRUISE Departing From Sydney, Australia (Oct 2024 - Mar 2026) Crown Princess 2 NIGHT Australia CRUISE Departing From Brisbane, Australia (Nov 2024 - Apr 2026) Crown Princess 10 NIGHT Australia CRUISE Departing From Sydney, Australia (Nov 2024 - Jan 2025) Crown Princess 17 NIGHT AUSTRALIA TOUR 3429 Departing From ...

  10. Crown Princess (2005)

    Crown Princess is a Crown-class cruise ship owned and operated by Princess Cruises, with a capacity of 3080 guests and a crew complement of 1200.Her maiden voyage took place on 14 June 2006, departing Red Hook, Brooklyn for Grand Turk (Turks and Caicos Islands), Ocho Rios (), Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands), and Port Canaveral ().. As of 2019, Crown Princess sails in the Caribbean during the ...

  11. Princess Cruises Crown Princess Ship Details

    The Princess Cruises Crown Princess was built in 2006. It was renovated in 2018. It's considered a medium size ship. Coming in at 952 ft long and 159 ft wide, it's roughly the length of 2.6 football fields, as wide as 3 tractor trailers, and the same height as a 19-story building.

  12. Crown Princess Activities

    The Princess Patter, the daily guide to fun and enrichment on the ship, is chock full of options each day for getting to know your fellow cruises through various arts, crafts, seminars and other ...

  13. Crown Princess

    Every Princess ship is a destination in itself with wide-ranging amenities, elevated culinary experiences and delightful activities. Take a virtual tour on C...

  14. Explore the Crown Princess Cruise Ship

    Explore what the Crown Princess cruise ship has to offer including wonderful amenities, dining options, and staterooms. Prepare for an unforgettable vacation...

  15. Crown Princess Reviews from Travelers

    Disappointing first time on Princess by jopeng98795268. Sail date: Feb 17, 2024 / Traveled as: Family (older children) Ship: Crown Princess. We've cruised many times but never on Princess. We arrived at 11:30am, an hour after they opened for embarkation. The line was already wrapped around the lawn area, and then more lines once you got inside.

  16. Crown Princess deck plan

    Crown Princess (2006-built, last refurbished in 2022) is the seventh of the nine Grand-class Princess cruise ships - together with Caribbean, Diamond, Emerald (sistership), Golden (Pacific Adventure), Grand, Ruby (sistership), Sapphire and Star (Pacific Encounter). Crown Princess cruise ship deck plan shows a total of 1531 cabins for 3062 passengers (lower berths/max capacity is 3674) served ...

  17. Crown Princess Review: A Family-Friendly Ship

    On Princess Alaska cruises, the Crown offers a pop-up venue in the buffet called the 'Crab Shack.' For a nominal fee, you can don a plastic bib and enjoy seafood choices such as snow crab, king crab, prawns, clams, and mussels. Bars And Lounges. The Crown Princess cruise ship offers a variety of bars and lounges to suit different moods.

  18. Crown Princess Photo Gallery

    View the Crown Princess photo gallery and explore pictures of the ship's dining rooms, lounges, pools and other onboard amenities.

  19. Crown Princess Full SHIP TOUR

    Crown Princess Full SHIP TOUR - including an Inside Cabin Tour// Follow along as we tour the Crown Princess from the Piazza atrium to the top deck.In this vi...

  20. Godmother Named for Biggest Ever Princess Cruises Ship

    The Giant Sun Princess Cruise Ship At 177,882 gross tons, the new Sphere-class Sun Princess is the largest ship ever built for Princess Cruises, and is the first vessel in the fleet to be powered ...

  21. Hannah Waddingham Named Godmother of Princess Cruise Ship, an Honor

    The casino. James Morgan/Getty Images for Princess Cruises. In the suspended Sphere Atrium, guests can enjoy indoor/outdoor living and soak in stunning views of the endless ocean.

  22. Crown Princess: Princess Cruises

    Crown Princess: Princess Cruises. The luxurious Mini-Suite offers approximately 323 square feet of comfort and a separate seating area with a sofa bed for lounging or sleeping a third passenger. The spacious balcony is approximately 57 square feet and the bathroom offers a combination tub and shower. Some Mini-Suites also have a pullman bed to ...

  23. All About Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa's Relationship ...

    Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa posed for an official engagement portrait in which she sported an elegant blue dress, reminiscent of Kate's 2010 outfit.

  24. Award-Winning Actress & Performer Hannah Waddingham ...

    FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., (April 8, 2024) - Award-winning actress and performer Hannah Waddingham will serve the time-honored, maritime tradition as the official Godmother of Princess Cruises' newest "Love Boat" Sun Princess.The star-studded naming ceremony will take place at the Port of Barcelona on April 23, 2024. Waddingham joins an esteemed group who have served as Godparent to Princess ...