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As the namesake of our "Jewel Class" cruise ships, you can bet Norwegian Jewel has it all. As well as offering some of the largest suites at sea, there are staterooms to accommodate every style. When it comes to entertainment, this ship's filled with excitement: a large variety of dining options, vibrant bars and nightclubs, and that's just the beginning. Come aboard and venture into the wild on an Alaska Cruise. Go from scenic views to city views on an Asia Cruise . Toss your schedule to the breeze on a Caribbean cruise . Australia & New Zealand . Explore old traditions and stunning towns when you cruise to the Mexican Riviera .--> Or experience unique and immersive itineraries on an Extraordinary Journey. Whichever destination you choose, get ready for the adventure of a lifetime!

• Ship 93,502 Gross Register Tonnage
• Guest 2,330 Guest Capacity double occupancy
• Length 965 ft Overall Length
• Width 125 ft Max Beam
• Year 2022 Refurbished Year Built 2005
• Crew 1,069 Ship Crew

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Norwegian Jewel CRUISE SHIP HIGHLIGHTS

NEW! Asia Cruises from 10 Departure Ports

Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and flavors of different cultures on a dream vacation in Asia. Whether you’re standing before a grand temple in Phuket or savoring Sukiyaki along the famed Dōtonbori Canal, your unforgettable journey begins with Norwegian Cruise Line. From itineraries spanning three continents to ones that feature overnight stays, you’ll enjoy the freedom to explore more. Come aboard Norwegian Jewel and discover a vacation in Asia that will awaken your spirit – and stir your soul.

Exquisitely Refurbished

We’ve revamped everything from the carpets to the chandeliers and created brand new places and spaces in our most extensive ship renovation yet. Unwind in luxury and enjoy the breathtaking views from your spacious balcony in the new, exquisitely finished Haven Deluxe Owner’s Suites. The brand-new Pit Stop, a 1950’s American bar, takes you back to the era when classic cars sported chrome finishes. And dance the night away at Bliss Ultra Lounge, the newest hot spot on the club scene. Come aboard the newly polished Norwegian Jewel and see what makes her shine.

Mix it up with an Exciting Variety of Bars & Lounges

Norwegian Jewel features up to 13 bars and lounges, each with its own unique vibe. Dance to the ultraviolet energy at Bliss Ultra Lounge. Sip champagne, sake or scotch. Lounge poolside with an umbrella drink. Play pool at the pub. Follow your mood and mingle.

Action-Packed Activities

Bring your game face to our outdoor Sports Complex for basketball, volleyball and dodgeball. Take a spin with Flywheel Sports® or a high-energy Zumba® fitness class. Or seek inner peace from the top deck during your daily yoga routine and breathe in fresh ocean air. Sweat it out however you like.

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Located at the top of the ship, The Haven features the most luxurious, well-appointed accommodations on board. Enjoy 24-hour butler service, concierge service and private sundeck.

A true experience of luxury and privacy. Enjoy spacious suites accented by only the finest touches throughout. And enough room to make a lifetime of amazing memories.

Our spacious Club Balcony Suites feature a sitting room, giving you extra room to spread out. Sliding-glass doors open to your balcony, and amazing views. Includes luxury bath and shower.

See the world like never before. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open to your very own private balcony. Stylish and sophisticated appointments enhance these modern rooms.

Experience stylish decor in a comfortable oceanview stateroom. All come with nice, smart touches enhanced by a large picture window with clear views of the sea.

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Serving a wide variety of culinary delights to please every palate, our complimentary dining options include two main dining rooms, a help-yourself buffet and a variety of casual cafés, grills and on-the-go choices. Plus, our Main Dining Rooms offer a menu that changes daily, Chef's Signature Dishes and carefully selected wine recommendations, guaranteeing a different culinary adventure with every visit.

Enjoy a night of gastronomic proportions at one of our many specialty restaurants. Sip your favorite cocktail as you select from choice cuts of Angus beef at Cagney’s Steakhouse. Enjoy delicious pasta made with the freshest ingredients inside our rustic and chic Italian eatery, La Cucina. Or savor French cuisine at Le Bistro. No matter what you choose, our specialty dining options feature the tastes you’ll crave.

With so many bars and lounges to discover, finding your favorite may take a few days. Pop some bubbly and toast to the good life inside Magnum’s Champagne & Wine Bar. Kick back with a cocktail then dance it out at Spinnaker Lounge. Or work on perfecting your tan as you relax poolside at Topsiders Bar. Whether you’re looking to meet up with friends or make new ones, there’s always an opportunity to mix it up.

When it comes to the entertainment on Norwegian Jewel, there’s never a dull moment. Get memorized by awe-inspiring acrobatics and immerse yourself in the magic of Le Cirque Bijou. Take a walk on the wild side at the production show Rock You Tonight, where the production cast combines with the Jewel Showband to bring you an explosive performance to rock icons Queen, Journey and The Who. Or simply grab a drink and join your Entertainment staff for our fun filled gameshows and parties, every evening. It’s showtime. All the time.

From top to bottom and from bow to stern, Norwegian Jewel has enough onboard activities to fill every minute of your cruise. Indulge in a refreshing swim in the pool or a relaxing dip in one of our covered hot tubs on the pool deck. Wanna get lucky? Bet it all at our award-winning Casinos at Sea®. And when all is said and done, enjoy a pamper session at the spa. With so much to do, we’ll always have you coming back for more.

When you want some "me" time, look no further than Mandara Spa®. Relax with a hot-stone massage, one of over 50 specialty treatments offered. At our onboard spas, treatments range from the classic to the luxurious. Let our pampering professionals soothe and rejuvenate you with facials, massages, acupuncture and a full menu of services.

Forget to pack something? No worries! Our gift shops onboard carry everything you’ll need for fun in the sun. Shop from a variety of souvenirs, cosmetics, clothing, snacks and sundry items. Treat yourself at our duty free shops full of fantastic savings on fine jewelry, accessories, perfume, liquor and tobacco.

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All 16 Princess Cruises Ships, From Newest to Oldest

Here’s everything you need to know about the Princess Cruises fleet.

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Sailors of all ages love Princess Cruises for its quality, service, value, and serene style of cruising.  What’s more, the 2023 T+L World’s Best Award-winning mega-ship line   — which is also a WBA Hall of Fame Honoree — tends to steer clear of splashy entertainment (for example, you won’t find go-karts, water slides, or ziplines on board most ships) in favor of more refined activities. Discovery at SEA programming is a standout offering: In partnership with Discovery and Animal Planet, guests can partake in nature-centric onboard activities and shore excursions. Most Princess ships boast a majestic atrium modeled after an Italian piazza, and it’s here where you’ll find some of the best drinking, dining, and shopping venues on board. 

According to travel advisor and cruise specialist Jennaca Boose of Marvelous Mouse Travels , Princess’ fleet of 15 ships — 16 if you count the upcoming Sun Princess , which will make its long-anticipated debut this year — is family-friendly, and each vessel is “equipped to entertain all ages;” however, some cater towards specific age demographics better than others. For example, she says, travelers sailing with younger children will especially love Royal Princess and Regal Princess , which “have even more to offer” beyond the kids club, such as “outdoor play areas with jungle gyms and a separate teen space with a hot tub.” Meanwhile, says Boose, cruisers craving an intimate onboard experience may consider sailing aboard Coral Princess or Island Princess , which are two of the line’s smaller ships. 

Finally, it’s also worth noting that the line ​​offers dozens, if not hundreds, of itineraries across the globe, including Alaska, Mexico, Japan, the Mediterranean, and many more. “Whether you’re looking for a quick getaway or an immersive cultural itinerary,” says Boose, “Princess has a ship for you.” Without further ado, keep scrolling for a breakdown of each ship in the Princess Cruises fleet to help you narrow down which vessels would be best for you. 

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Sun Princess

Inaugural Year: 2024

Ship Class: Sphere

Ship Capacity: 4,300 guests

The inaugural ship in Princess' new Sphere class, Sun Princess is the line's largest — and flashiest — vessel to date. Set to sail the Mediterranean and Caribbean, this 20-deck mega-ship is sure to make waves following its early 2024 debut. The Park19 family zone will offer nine fun-filled activities, including the Sea Breeze (the first Rollglider at sea), The Lookout (an open-air observation deck), and Coastal Climb (a climbing structure for adventure enthusiasts of all ages). There’s also a two-deck arena, the multi-level Dome entertainment space, and the brand-new Spellbound, a Victorian-themed bar where guests can watch magicians while sipping theatrical cocktails.

Discovery Princess

Inaugural Year: 2022

Ship Class: Royal

Ship Capacity: 3,660 guests

For an elegant onboard experience complete with world-class specialty dining that’ll entice any gourmand, spectacular live entertainment in the lavish Princess Theater, and the largest balconies at sea (spanning over 1,000 square feet) found in one of the ship’s splurge-worthy Sky Suites, look no further than Princess’ final Royal-class ship. Spend sea days soaking up the sun — and the ocean views — by the infinity Wake View Pool.

Enchanted Princess

Inaugural Year: 2021

The elegant Enchanted Princess is a haven for relaxation-seekers with four sparkling pools (including the infinity-edge Wake View Pool), 10 hot tubs, and a serene spa offering Asian-inspired treatments. For the ultimate splurge, reserve one of the sprawling Sky Suites, best known for their expansive balconies offering 270-degree sea views. Other honorable mentions include the Sanctuary, Discovery at SEA, movie screenings under the stars, and the SeaWalk, a 60-foot-long glass-enclosed hallway with floor-to-ceiling ocean vistas.

Sky Princess

Inaugural Year: 2019

The snazzy Sky Princess made its grand debut in 2019; fast-forward five years later, and the ship has retained its allure. The three-story atrium is the beating heart of the ship, dotted with shops, bars, and restaurants galore. Check out Chef’s Table Lumiere, or try your luck at the casino for the ultimate splurge. Finally, for the best ocean views, book one of the Sky Suites.

Majestic Princess

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Inaugural Year: 2017

Ship Capacity: 3,560 guests

This Royal-class ship was initially designed for cruises from Shanghai, which means passengers can expect Chinese-inspired decor along with the fantastic specialty restaurant, Harmony, which features mouthwatering Asian menu items like wok-fried lobster, spring rolls, and more. Also unique to Majestic Princess is the adults-only Hollywood Pool Club, a perfect spot for grown-ups looking to soak in style. Meanwhile, don’t miss the dazzling casino and incredible SeaWalk, where panoramic ocean views await.

Regal Princess

Inaugural Year: 2014

This 2014 mega-ship definitely delivers in terms of onboard attractions. A few fan favorites include movies under the stars (best enjoyed with popcorn and candy in hand, of course), original productions, an outdoor musical fountain show, and Princess Live!, where passengers will find interactive culinary shows along with late-night comedy and game shows that can be viewed in-person or from the comfort of one’s stateroom. Last but not least, don’t forget to snap a selfie on the SeaWalk.

Royal Princess

Inaugural Year: 2013

Prepare to receive the royal treatment (pun intended) aboard the 3,560-passenger Royal Princess . The ship’s dazzling common spaces, including the grand atrium and the SeaWalk, are sure to impress design lovers, while the drinking and dining options, including the extravagant Chef’s Table Lumiere — available only on Royal-class ships — will delight culinary connoisseurs of all ages. 

Ruby Princess

Inaugural Year: 2008

Ship Class: Crown

Ship Capacity: 3,080 guests

Entertainment options abound on the 19-deck Ruby Princess , from movies under the stars and basketball to golfing and (hopefully) winning big at the casino. While party-going cruisers can dance ‘til the wee hours of the night at Skywalkers, serenity-seeking travelers may choose to hit the sack early before waking up to enjoy the spa or The Sanctuary.

Emerald Princess

Inaugural Year: 2007

Last refurbished in 2019, Emerald Princess features something for families of all ages, including  reimagined Camp Discovery youth and teen centers and the serene Sanctuary, a kid-free slice of paradise in the middle of the sea. Passengers can also perfect their swing at the putting course, enjoy poolside movie screenings, unwind at one of several swanky bars and lounges, including the Speakeasy Cigar Lounge, hit the spa, or dance the night away at the onboard club. In summary, it’s pretty much impossible to be bored on this ship.

Crown Princess

Inaugural Year: 2006

Despite its 3,000-plus passenger capacity , Crown Princess never feels super crowded thanks to abundant onboard amenities and activities. Highlights include three main dining rooms, a three-story atrium, and, of course, ample activities and programming, which run the gamut from basketball courts and pajama movie nights for kids to karaoke and an onboard nightclub.

Diamond Princess

Inaugural Year: 2004

Ship Class: Grand

Ship Capacity: 2,670 guests 

Best known for its Asia itineraries, Diamond Princess is sure to wow cruisers of all ages with its unique onboard features. Wellness-seekers need not miss the Izumi Japanese Bath, where guests can enjoy a traditional Japanese bathing experience coupled with breathtaking ocean views. There’s also the adults-only Sanctuary sun deck, Broadway-caliber entertainment, ample restaurants (including five main dining rooms), a nightclub, and so much more.

Caribbean Princess

Ship Capacity: 3,140 guests

This massive 18-deck ship was last refurbished in 2019 to bring it up to par with the line’s latest vessels. The European-inspired piazza , boasting street performers, eclectic boutiques, restaurants and bars, and a striking spiral staircase, is the beating heart of the ship. Plus, as part of the line’s partnership with Discovery, guests can enjoy nature-filled activities and lectures.

Sapphire Princess

Ship Capacity: 2,670 guests

Those craving a traditional cruising experience need not look further than the 20-year-old Sapphire Princess . With an onboard nightclub, five main dining rooms (plus many other bars and lounges, including a cigar lounge), this 2,670-passenger ship is among the line’s buzziest. After dancing the night away, adults can spend the day relaxing at The Sanctuary, while families will surely appreciate the dedicated spaces for kids, tweens, and teens.

Island Princess

Inaugural Year: 2003

Ship Class: Coral

Ship Capacity: 2,200 guests

Island Princess was purposefully built to sail through the Panama Canal. This 2,200-guest, 20-plus-year-old ship offers a more refined onboard experience compared to the line’s newer, flashier vessels. Sea days are well spent at the spa, in swimming pools, or sipping cocktails in the massive atriums; come nighttime, watch movies under the stars (a Princess staple) or catch live musical performances before hitting the sack — and getting ready to do it all again the following day.

Coral Princess

Ship Capacity: 2,000 guests 

Coral Princess is Princess’ smallest ship; however, there is still plenty to see, do, and experience on board. Guests can make themselves right at home in the piazza-style grand atrium, where prime people-watching awaits. For some R&R, grown-ups can head to the tranquil, adults-only Sanctuary while the kids are at play at the children’s centers.

Grand Princess

Inaugural Year: 1998

Ship Capacity: 2,600 guests

Princess’ oldest ship underwent a major renovation back in 2019, adding fan-favorite restaurants like Alfredo's Pizzeria, Salty Dog Grill, and Coffee & Cones. Catch a Broadway-style show, relax at The Sanctuary, or partake in nature-centric activities as part of the line’s Discovery at SEA programming.

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Jewel of the Seas vs Regal Princess

The Royal Caribbean Jewel of the Seas was built in 2004. It's 10 years older than the Regal Princess , which was built in 2014. Regal Princess is one of 3 ships that feature Princess' Watercolor Fantasy Show, an outdoor dancing fountain show.

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The Jewel of the Seas is considered a small size ship. Coming in at 962 feet long and 106 feet wide, it's roughly the length of 2.7 football fields, as wide as 2 tractor-trailers and the same height as a 12-story building. Compared to the Princess Cruises Regal Princess, the Jewel of the Seas is 37% smaller in terms of overall tons.

Royal Caribbean Jewel of the Seas holds 38% fewer passengers than the Regal Princess based on double occupancy (two people per room). When you compare the total tonnage of the ship to the number of passengers, or what we call the "Space Ratio," the Jewel of the Seas has more space per person compared to the Regal Princess. This means that you might have a bit more space to yourself on the ship, although there still could be some crowded areas like buffets, pools, etc.

Food is a big part of any cruise, and the ship you choose can make a huge difference in your food experience.

The Jewel of the Seas has 13 different dining options like Windjammer , Chops Grille , and Chef's Table . Of those options, 7 are complementary, or included with your cruise fare. The other 6 options have an additional fee.

The Regal Princess has 9 more dining venues. Some of its popular venues are Chef's Table Lumiere , Crown Grill , and World Fresh Marketplace . 11 of these restaurants are complementary and the other 7 have an additional fee.

If you like having a variety of places to eat, the Regal Princess might be a better choice. It has 69% more dining options than the Jewel of the Seas.

If you're looking to avoid extra money while on board, the Regal Princess might be a better choice then the Jewel of the Seas. More of the dining options are included in the base cruise fare, potentially saving you money.

In terms of drinks and cocktails, you have a variety of choices. Both ships serve the Coca-cola family of products. That means Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite and Barqs Root Beer, although the selection can vary by ship. Most Royal Caribbean ships also have Coke Freestyle machines where you can make 100 different flavor combinations.

There are also plenty of bars available on these ships. You can check out recent the bar menus for the Jewel of the Seas and the Regal Princess below.

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 for 7 days in a pool, a cruise isn't for you. 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 Royal Caribbean Jewel of the Seas has a total of 2 pools and 3 hot tubs. Tired of loud kids and splashing? 1 of the pools and 1 of the hot tubs are adults only.

Princess Cruises Regal Princess has more pools than the Jewel of the Seas and more hot tubs.

Both ships have lots of activities to keep you busy throughout your cruise. Below you'll see a list of some of the major features on these ships. You might up paying more while on board the Jewel of the Seas. Only 70% of the activities below are included in your cruise fare. On the Regal Princess, 73% of the activities are included at no additional cost.

Royal Caribbean is considered a mainstream cruise line. Mainstream cruise lines cater to a variety of guests, hoping to provide something for everyone. These typically cost about $100 - $350 per person per day.

Princess Cruises, on the other hand, 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. To get a good idea of how the pricing compares, visit the cruise line's website to price out the separate cruises or consult a travel professional.

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 compare onboard prices to see if you might spend more on a specific ship.

Royal Caribbean uses dynamic pricing, which means the pricing for many things will vary per sailing. The daily gratuities and tip are consistent across the fleet, but the pricing for the drink package, internet, and excursions will change. The only way to know your price is to consult the Royal Caribbean cruise planner once you're booked.

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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The 4 classes of Princess Cruises ships, explained

Of the seven big cruise lines that account for the majority of cruises taken by North Americans, Princess Cruises has the simplest fleet.

The vast majority of the line's 16 ships fall into one of just two groups, known as "classes" in cruise industry lingo: The Royal Class and the Grand Class.

Each of these two groups is made up of ships that were constructed around the same time to the same basic design. If you know one member of the group, you know them all.

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In total, the Princess fleet has six Royal Class ships and seven Grand Class ships, and the line operates just three ships that are not part of these two groups: Sun Princess , Coral Princess and Island Princess.

Sun Princess is the line's newest and biggest vessel, and the sole ship in the line's new Sphere Class of vessels. Coral Princess and Island Princess are the line's oldest and smallest vessels and part of what's called the Coral Class.

An introduction to Princess Cruises ships

Princess downsized its fleet considerably during the COVID-19 pandemic with the removal of five ships. But it's still the world's fifth-biggest cruise line by passenger capacity, with 16 vessels that together offer roughly 50,000 berths.

In general, Princess operates big ships. But they're not quite as big as the vessels operated by Royal Caribbean and MSC Cruises — the two lines best known for giant ships. The biggest Princess vessel, the line's new Sun Princess, measures around 177,000 tons. That's about 29% smaller than the biggest ship operated by Royal Caribbean. The line's Royal Class vessels are more than 40% smaller than the biggest Royal Caribbean ships.

Sun Princess is, without a doubt, the belle of the ball in the Princess fleet. Newer, bigger and more venue-filled than the line's other ships, it debuted in early 2024 and carries 4,300 passengers at double occupancy.

Also relatively new and chock-full of lots of venus are the line's five Royal Class ships, which measure between 142,229 and 145,281 tons. These vessels began rolling out in 2013 and carry about 3,600 passengers apiece at double occupancy.

Still, the biggest cohort of ships in the Princess fleet are its seven Grand Class vessels. Unveiled between 1998 and 2008, the vessels in this class are smaller than the Royal Class vessels at around 107,000 to 116,000 tons in size. This smaller size allows them to operate a wider range of itineraries than the Royal Class ships. However, they're still big enough to offer a lot of onboard venues. The Grand Class ships carry between 2,600 to 3,100 passengers at double occupancy.

Related: The ultimate guide to Princess Cruises

Rounding out the Princess fleet are its two Coral Class ships which, at around 92,000 tons, are the smallest of the line's ships. They each carry around 2,000 passengers at double occupancy.

Sphere Class

Ships in class: Sun Princess (2024); Star Princess (2025)

Size: 177,882 tons

The Sphere Class is just starting to debut at Princess — for now, just one of the ships is sailing. But it's already making waves as a class of Princess ships that's a significant evolution from what came before.

Notably, the one ship in the series so far, Sun Princess, is more lively, more kid-friendly and offers more dining, drinking and entertainment options than any other Princess ship at sea.

That's in part because Sun Princess is a much bigger ship than is typical for Princess, giving it room for more venues. At 177,882 tons, it's a whopping 21% bigger than the next biggest Princess ship and nearly double the size of the line's smallest ships.

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It also carries far more passengers than earlier Princess ships — 4,300 at double occupancy and 5,189 with every berth filled.

In short, if you're in the "bigger is better" camp when it comes to cruise ships, this is the Princess ship for you.

Among the most significant differences between Sun Princess and earlier Princess ships is that it has a far more diverse array of eateries — a conscious effort by the line to offer its customers more options.

In addition to the two specialty restaurants found on almost every Princess ship (the Crown Grill steakhouse and Sabatini's Italian Trattoria), Sun Princess is home to the Butcher's Block by Dario, a new meat-focused grill designed in partnership with celebrity Italian butcher Dario Cecchini (if you've seen Netflix's "Chef's Table," you know who he is).

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It also has three new Asian dining options: Makoto Ocean, a sushi eatery designed by James Beard Foundation honoree Makoto Okuwa; teppanyaki-serving Umai Teppanyaki; and hot pot venue Umai Hot Pot (the latter two outlets share the same space). There's also a new restaurant called Love by Britto, designed in partnership with artist Romero Britto, and a version of The Catch by Rudi, a seafood restaurant designed by Princess head of culinary arts Rudi Sodamin that is on a handful of Princess vessels.

The wider range of eateries is complemented by the most diverse array of entertainment venues ever on a Princess ship. They include an innovative main theater that can be reconfigured three ways for performances; a secondary performance venue for comedy shows and karaoke nights; a central atrium that houses musical performances, game shows and other lively events throughout the day; and a covered-by-a-glass-dome nightspot atop the ship rigged for aerial shows.

In addition, Sun Princess is home to a clubby, magic-infused nightspot called Spellbound by Magic Castle, which is a first-of-its-kind venue at sea. Open to just 90 passengers a night (who pay for the exclusive access; the cost currently is $149 per person), it's a floating version of Magic Castle, the iconic, private club for magicians and their guests in Los Angeles.

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Sun Princess also has a large family-friendly play zone on its top deck called Park19, a first for a Princess ship. Park19's marquee attraction is Sea Breeze, a hang gliding-like ride experience; it also features a ropes course and a climbing wall.

The vessel is also the first Princess ship with a separate suite complex aimed at the growing number of big-ship-loving vacationers willing to pay big bucks to be pampered while at sea.

Royal Class

Ships in class: Discovery Princess (2022); Enchanted Princess (2020); Sky Princess (2019); Majestic Princess (2017); Regal Princess (2014); Royal Princess (2013)

Size: 142,229 to 145,281 tons

The six Royal Class ships in the Princess fleet aren't as big as Sun Princess. But they're still significantly bigger than the rest of the line's vessels and, like Sun Princess, offer more of everything — more lounge space, more restaurants, more bars and more entertainment — than you'll find across most Princess ships.

On the Royal Class ships, you'll find all of the things for which Princess is known: lively, piazza-like central atriums surrounded by bars and restaurants that serve as central gathering points; lots of entertainment venues for live shows, comedy acts and more; and relatively uncluttered pool decks with lots of space for sunning.

You'll also find some "extras" not found on the other ships including, on some of the vessels, a glass-floored "seawalk" that extends over the side of the ship.

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Each of the Royal Class ships has at least half a dozen eateries, including main restaurants and a casual buffet where meals are included in the fare. Extra-charge restaurants on the vessels include versions of the line's signature steakhouse, Crown Grill, and Italian restaurant, Sabatini's.

Some of the ships also have the seafood restaurant The Catch by Rudi that is on Sun Princess, serving up the likes of Dover sole, mussels Provencale and lobster. Plus, you'll find pizzerias on the vessels and the gourmet hot dog- and taco-serving Salty Dog Grill.

Royal Class ships also have some of Princess' most elaborate spas with large thermal suites. If you're a spa lover, you'll revel in the hydrotherapy pools, Turkish-style steam baths and other spa features found on these vessels.

The most recent vessels in the series — Sky Princess, Enchanted Princess and Discovery Princess — also have more suites than is typical for Princess, which has never been known for high-end accommodations (though not as many suites as you'll find on Sun Princess). If you're looking to live it up on a Princess cruise, these three ships as well as Sun Princess probably are the ships for you.

Sky Princess, notably, was the first Princess ship ever to have truly big suites — a pair of so-called Sky Suites that measure more than 1,800 square feet and lord over the main pool area. They were also the first cabins at the line that could accommodate more than four people. With two bedrooms plus a living room with a pullout sofa, they're designed for up to five people.

As noted above, the Royal Class ships can carry about 3,600 passengers apiece, based on double occupancy (two people per cabin). However, it's possible you'll find even more people than that on these ships when you sail on them. When additional berths from pull-down bunks and pull-out sofas are factored in, the total capacity of the ships jumps to around 4,600 passengers.

In case you're curious, the name of the Royal Class series ties to the godmother of the initial Royal Class vessel. Dubbed Royal Princess, it was famously christened by a royal, the U.K.'s Catherine, Princess of Wales (known as the Duchess of Cambridge at the time). The cruise line's first Royal Princess, which debuted in 1984, was christened by Diana, Princess of Wales.

Grand Class

Ships in class: Ruby Princess (2008); Emerald Princess (2007); Crown Princess (2006); Caribbean Princess (2004); Sapphire Princess (2004); Diamond Princess (2004); Grand Princess (1998)

Size: 107,517 to 115,875 tons

The Grand Class ships have long been at the core of the Princess fleet, and they continue to be highly popular with Princess fans. About 20% smaller, on average, than the line's Royal Class ships, the seven vessels in the series offer a more intimate feel than the Royal Class ships while still being big enough to offer a lot of features and activities.

Like the Royal Class ships, the Grand Class vessels have interiors that revolve around lively, piazza-like atriums with cafes that serve as central gathering places. They also have big theaters that are home to production shows, comedy clubs and multiple restaurants and bars spread across their interiors.

On their top decks, they feature lots of quiet and relaxing pool and lounge areas where you can enjoy the experience of being at sea without a lot of hustle and bustle — a notable difference from the vibe on a lot of big ships at competing lines.

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Indeed, what you won't find on the Grand Class ships (or any Princess ship other than the new Sun Princess, for that matter) are a lot of family-focused deck-top attractions. Unlike many of its competitors in the big-ship market — most notably Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line and MSC Cruises — Princess hasn't been known to load up the tops of its vessels with sprawling water parks, go-kart tracks, laser tag courses and other flashy diversions.

Compared to most of its big ship-operating rivals, Princess is known for a more serene, almost "old school" sort of cruising that isn't about a lot of attractions.

While all of the Grand Class ships are roughly similar, you'll find a fair amount of variation from ship to ship, as they were built in clusters with some design changes along the way.

Among the biggest differences is that the three oldest of the Grand Class vessels — Grand Princess, Diamond Princess and Sapphire Princess — each have one fewer deck than the rest of the ships in the class.

You'll also find some variation in restaurant choices on the seven Grand Class vessels. All have a signature Princess steakhouse (either called Crown Grill or Sterling Steakhouse), and a Sabatini's Italian eatery. But two of the ships — Emerald Princess and Ruby Princess — also have a gastropub called Salty Dog that isn't found on the other vessels. Some of the vessels have a seafood outlet called Steamers.

In addition, one of the Grand Class ships — Diamond Princess — has been specially overhauled to appeal to the Japanese market with extensive Japanese baths, a sushi restaurant and cabin bathrooms retrofitted with Japanese-style bidets. This ship often sails around Japan on voyages that target the local market, but also Americans and Australians.

Three of the Grand Class ships — Ruby Princess, Emerald Princess and Caribbean Princess — have more elaborate spas than the others with thermal suites. Additionally, one of the vessels, Caribbean Princess, features a family-focused pool deck with a splash pool — a nod to family vacationers that's unique among ships in the class. As a result, Caribbean Princess makes for a top choice for Princess fans who will be cruising with small children.

Coral Class

Ships in class: Island Princess (2003); Coral Princess (2002)

Size: 91,627 tons

The Coral Class ships are even smaller than the Grand Class ships — about 15% to 20% smaller — and have a more cozy feel. Because of their smaller size, they also have somewhat fewer features and amenities than the ships in the other Princess classes.

In general, these are ships that appeal to cruisers looking for a more intimate experience on a cruise than what you'll find on the big Royal Class ships. They also draw cruisers who care more about the destinations that they visit on a cruise than onboard attractions.

Along those lines, Princess often deploys the Coral Class ships on its more far-flung, destination-rich itineraries, including lengthy around-the-world cruises.

For the coming year, for instance, Island Princess is sailing a 116-day world cruise out of Los Angeles (starting Jan. 20, 2025) and will also offer lengthy trips to the Arctic and the Baltic.

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Coral Princess will spend much of the coming year based in the Australian ports of Sydney and Brisbane for sailings to Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. These sorts of itineraries mostly draw local Australians, but Americans are welcome, too. Coral Princess will also sail a 110-day, around-the-world voyage out of Sydney that will begin April 30.

As is typical for Princess ships, both Coral Class vessels have a restaurant scene that revolves around main restaurants, a casual pool deck buffet, a steakhouse (in this case, one with a New Orleans theme called Bayou Cafe and Steakhouse) and an Italian eatery called Sabatini's.

The casual pool deck buffet on each of the ships is, notably, located at the bow, which allows for great views over the water and what some Princess fans say is a better flow than buffets located further back on pool decks.

Entertainment venues on the ships include a relatively large main theater for production shows, secondary lounges that offer comedy shows and other entertainment, and a casino. Like other Princess ships, the top decks of the vessels are mostly devoted to pool areas with hot tubs and lounge chairs. Both ships also have spas.

Bottom line

The Princess fleet is relatively easy to understand. There are just four types of ships in the Princess fleet and for the most part, they aren't wildly different from each other.

Princess believes strongly in offering a consistent product from ship to ship, and it generally doesn't make revolutionary changes with each class of vessels it unveils (though the newest Sphere Class has relatively more differences from earlier classes). The big difference among the line's four classes of ships is the size of the vessels in the classes. If you're a fan of big ships, you'll want to gravitate to the new Sphere Class and Royal Class vessels. If you like your cruise ships more intimate, you'll probably want book the Grand Class or Coral Class vessels.

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Princess Cruises vs. Norwegian Cruise Line

Comparing Princess and Norwegian Cruise Line head to head, it’s incredible how many similarities there are. Both are relaxed, mainstream cruise lines that can take you to popular destinations like the Caribbean, Mexico or Alaska, but also have options for cruising in Europe and even more exotic destinations like the South Pacific.

Princess tends to be a little more traditional, though the line has eliminated fixed dining times, allowing guests to dine when and where they choose. Guests on Princess are a bit older than you’d find on NCL, and Princess ships don’t have all the top-deck bells and whistles like slides and water parks.

Norwegian Cruise Line is known for leading the pack when it comes to new ways of doing things. The line was the first to offer multiple dining choices and move away from traditional dining times. NCL is popular with young adults and families looking for ships loaded with enough fun onboard that the ship itself is a destination.

Let's compare the details of cruising with Princess and NCL that can help you decide which cruise line might be a better fit for you.

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15 ships, (17 by the end of 2025); one built before 2000

Smallest: Coral Princess (2,000 passengers)

Largest: New Sun Princess debuting in 2024 (4,300 passengers), followed by Sky Princess , Enchanted Princess, and Discovery Princess (all with 3,660 passengers)

Oldest: Grand Princess (1998)

Norwegian Cruise Line

18 ships (23 by end of 2027); two built before 2000

Smallest: Norwegian Sky (1,928 passengers)

Largest: Norwegian Escape (4,266 passengers), Norwegian Epic (4,100 passengers), and Norwegian Bliss (4,002 passengers)

Oldest: Norwegian Spirit (1998), Norwegian Sky (1999)

• Pricing is in line with industry averages, but sales are offered frequently • Cruise fares include almost one-half of the alternative dining venues on all ships • Pricing includes all theater entertainment • Pricing options available: standard (no extras included), Princess Plus (plus beverage package, Wi-Fi for one device per guest, gratuities, two premium desserts per day, and two fitness classes per cruise), and Princess Premier (premier beverage package, Wi-Fi for four devices per guest, gratuities, unlimited premier desserts and fitness classes, and reserved production show seats)

• Prices are generally similar to industry averages (sometimes a tad lower), but the line is known for charging extra for a wide range of things onboard • Cruise fare includes less than half of the restaurants offered onboard • Unlike most cruise ships where for-fee restaurants carry a cover charge, all for-fee eateries, minus two, are a la carte (priced per item), with prices comparable to pricey land-based restaurants • All entertainment included (except for lunch and dinner shows, both of which are only available on select ships) • Offers Free at Sea fares that include open bar (tips are extra), a specialty dining package (based on length of cruise and cabin category; tips are extra), Wi-Fi and shore excursion credits. Free at Sea Plus, boosts each of the four perks for an additional fee

• Caribbean and Alaska sailings draw families, couples and groups of friends in most age brackets, but with the bulk of passengers a bit older than on NCL • Extended (15+ nights), exotic and world itineraries (primarily offered on Diamond Princess, Sapphire Princess, Sky Princess, Island Princess and Coral Princess) pull in a larger 55-plus crowd, including many in the 70 and up range

• Popular with families and couples, ages 35 to 65 • Larger number of solo cruisers on ships that feature Studio rooms (Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Getaway, Norwegian Escape, Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Encore and Pride of America)

• Cruises out of 10 North American mainland ports as well as 23 additional global ports depending on season, with no ships staying at a single port year-round • Sails Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexico and Hawaii itineraries from the U.S. • Has private island experience (Princess Cays, Bahamas) • Offers one of the strongest Alaska cruise (with optional land) program in the industry. Often with as many as seven ships in the region for an extended season • Sails European cruises three-quarters of the year, including Northern Europe, Mediterranean and Baltic itineraries from several European ports • Operates world cruises • Has ships sailing in Asia year-round and almost the full year in Australia and the South Pacific • Exotic cruises include South Pacific, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, South America, Antarctica and the Arctic

• Sails from 15 ports on the North American mainland on a regular basis • Sails from 46 additional ports across the globe • Offers Caribbean, Bahamas, Bermuda, Mexico and Alaska itineraries • Has private island experiences (Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas; Harvest Caye, Belize) • Offers seasonal Mediterranean and Northern Europe itineraries • Only major cruise line to sail year-round all-Hawaiian island cruises departing from Hawaii • Exotic itineraries include South America, as well as Asia, Australia, India, the Middle East, the Arctic and Antarctica

• Five main room categories, divided into as many as 12 sub-categories to choose from • Distinctive room options include oceanview suites, mini-suites without a balcony, and Sky suites with 700-square-foot balconies (select ships only) • Extensive suite perk program including priority embarkation/debarkation, afternoon canapes, specialty dining mimosa breakfast, and access to Reserve Dining room or a Reserve section of the main dining room (depending on ship) for dinner each night • Limited family room choices include regular rooms with connecting doors, as well as family suites with full baths on select ships

• Cabin sizes are comparable to industry standards, though balconies on the Breakaway-class ships are notably small • Seven main cabin categories, subdivided into as many as fifteen room types, depending on the ship • Seven ships offer Studio cabins, which are sized and priced for solo cruisers • Select ships have spa cabins, which come with free access to the onboard saunas and steam room • More than half of the fleet have the exclusive, key-card-access, top-deck Haven suite complex, which features a private courtyard and pool; of these ships, six also have a private lounge and dining room for suite passengers • Suite privileges include priority embarkation, debarkation and tender boarding; butler and concierge service; a suites-only breakfast location; complimentary sparkling wine, fruit and bottled water on embarkation day; and free daily canapes

• One to three main dining rooms, all serving through the flexible Dine My Way program • Growing selection of alternative restaurants on most ships; some like International Cafe are included in the cruise fare, while others such as the Salty Dog Gastropub cost extra • Specialty for-fee restaurants generally include a steakhouse, Italian and sushi, most with a flat cover charge • Partnership with three-Micheline Star Chef Emmanuel Renaut and the “Duck Master” Chef Richard Chen • Food and drinks can be ordered for delivery throughout the ship using OceanNow • Passengers in balcony rooms can take advantage of the for-fee Ultimate Balcony Dining, an in-room, fine-dining experience • At least one formal night per sailing (5 or more nights) requiring passengers to dress up for dinner (or eat in the buffet where casual dress is acceptable)

• No early or late dinner seatings; instead, you can eat in any of the restaurants at any time during open hours (reservations for specialty restaurants are encouraged) • Most ships have two free alternative eateries: one Asian-style (lunch, dinner) and one pub/restaurant (breakfast, lunch, dinner) • All ships have four to six extra-fee specialty restaurants including a steak, Italian, French, Japanese hibachi, Brazilian and sushi restaurant; all but the hibachi and Brazilian eateries are priced per item • Breakaway and Breakaway Plus class ships feature The Waterfront, an outdoor space along the promenade on Deck 8 offering alfresco seating for several of the ships' bars and restaurants • One “dress up or not” night on weeklong sailings

• Most ships have at least three pools, including a less-trafficked aft pool, and a minimum of five hot tubs; several ships also have a pool with a retractable roof • Silly poolside games on sea days on ships sailing in the Caribbean • Adults-only Sanctuary (some with pool) offers a quiet sun deck/pool alternative for a half-day or full-day fee • Movie showings daily on upper sun deck as part of Movies Under the Stars

• Every ship in the fleet has at least one large pool or two smaller pools, as well as four to six hot tubs • Kids' pool or splash pool on all ships • Eight ships have pool and water slide combos; six of these have multi-slide Aqua Parks • Pool decks are mostly for lounging around but on hot-weather cruises there's always some poolside fun to be had

• All ships have jogging tracks and shuffleboard; most also have a basketball court • All ships have a golf area, which might have a practice cage or a nine-hole putting course

• Every ship has a basketball court; most also have golf driving nets and a handful have mini golf • Nine ships have rock climbing walls; six also have a ropes course and The Plank that allows you to walk out over the edge of the ship while tethered. • Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Joy, Norwegian Encore, Norwegian Prima, and the upcoming Norwegian Viva have a two-level Go-Kart racing track, plus an outdoor laser tag course; both cost extra to use

• Daily fun includes trivia, arts and crafts, bingo, dance classes and Voice of the Ocean rehearsals (a singing competition created via a partnership with TV's "The Voice") • Destination-specific lectures and enrichment programs on itineraries in Alaska, Asia, Europe and the South Pacific • Several ships in the fleet have a multi-deck piazza-style atrium, a hub for dining and entertainment

• Daytime indoor fun (free and for-a-fee) includes dance classes, bingo, trivia and the interactive "Deal or No Deal" show, as well as beer and wine tastings • Select ships offer full-size or miniature bowling • Several ships have a free circus-themed escape room experience; participants must work together to solve puzzles and "escape" within a specified time frame • Several ships have a wall-sized Wii screen in the atrium for group Wii play

• Select ships feature a made-for-Princess theater shows • All ships have musical revue-style shows, as well as intermittent comedy and magic acts • Piano and small act music shows or DJs available nightly in just about every bar and lounge • Vines wine bar, with its sizeable list of varietals, is the spot for a late-night glass of wine or a wine-and-chocolate pairing • All ships have a late-night dance club

• Full-length Broadway productions in the theaters • All ships offer comedy acts at least once per sailing, with some ships featuring nightly shows in a dedicated comedy club • Every ship in the fleet features musical revue-style song-and-dance theater shows • Newer ships also feature alternative wine- or cocktail-focused theater shows or dinner/theater shows, for an extra fee • All ships have at least eight to 10 bars and lounges

• Three kids’ clubs for smaller kids, tweens and teens • Kid-centric shipboard and shore excursion programs for children themed around Discovery Channel TV shows including Discovery, Animal Planet, the Learning Channel and the Science Channel • All ships have a kids' splash pool • DIY laundry rooms for easy cleaning of kids' clothing • Select ships have two-room family suites

• Kids' programming is divided into four groups: ages 3 to 5, 6 to 9, 10 to 12, and 13 to 17 • The Guppies program on all ships offers scheduled programming for parents and their babies or toddlers, ages 6- 36 months; Norwegian Escape and Bliss have a Guppies Nursery where parents can drop off their babies for babysitting • Family accommodation options include suites, oceanview cabins, balconies and inside rooms

• Provides a refined, somewhat traditional cruise experience that includes main dining rooms, limited specialty restaurants and song-and-dance revue evening shows • Limited innovations on the newest ships include the SeaWalk, a see-through glass walkway suspended off one side of the ship 16 decks above the water • Medallion Class cruising includes wearable technology for contactless payments and even locating loved ones

• Water parks, ropes courses, laser tag, Broadway shows and the innovative alfresco dining area, The Waterfront are among the innovations found only on the newest ships • The newest ships have full-scale Go-Kart racetracks • Historically, has been a line unafraid to experiment with dining, pricing, entertainment and design

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Alaska Cruise: How does Princess compare to Norwegian?

By hrmkr , February 1, 2017 in Princess Cruises

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Beginning to look at Alaska cruises for next year.

How do the Princess cruises compare to NCL in Alaska?

Anyone tried both and can give a comparison?

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Since Princess has 6 or 7 ships in Alaska each summer while NCL has at most 2 your answers will be skewed even if this wasn't the Princess board.

On either line the most important factor is a visit to Glacier Bay. Hubbard Glacier is a poor substitute.

Are you looking at an end-to-end Vancouver/Anchorage cruise, or a round-trip Seattle? If the former, any of the Princess ships are nicer and newer than the Norwegian Sun. And Princess turns around in Whittier vs. NCL in Seward; Whittier being a much easier transfer to or from Anchorage or your pre/post tour. If the latter, NCL has thrown a curve for 2018 by sending their brand new Norwegian Bliss to Seattle, making advance comparison difficult.

Since itinerary is most important, besides insisting on Glacier Bay I suggest comparing times in each port for each sailing you are considering: Princess tends to have longer calls in Juneau. And I would also lean toward including Skagway as a port--be careful selecting as on all lines there will be certain sailing that substitute another port as there is such limited capacity there.

Both lines also have Alaska sailings to/from San Francisco; having taken one I will refrain from comment other than to say the extra sea days would be much better spend on a land tour before or after the ship in Whittier.

We are thinking about doing 3-4 days on land and then sailing the southbound route to Vancouver. I heard you need to spend at least 2 nights in Denali.

So, now leaning toward Princess. can you help with suggestions as to which ship or cruisetour?

I really appreciate your advice.

triptolemus

I've sailed both Princess and NCL to Alaska.

NCL sails three ships for the summer Alaska season. The Norwegian Pearl, Jewel, and Sun. The Pearl will do mostly Seattle/AK 7 days with Glacier Bay with the usual Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway and Victoria. The Jewel does Seattle/AK 7days to Tracy Arm/Sawyer Glacier with the same 4 ports. The Sun does Northbound and Southbound itineraries from Seward back/forth to Vancouver, some longer Seattle/AK runs, and one or two San Francisco/AK > Vancouver runs per season.

As indicated above, Princess runs a couple more ships, and a wider variety of itineraries. Personally, I've only done Princess RT from SF to AK and back, but that's because I live in SF.

I agree with fishywood. You need to select the line based primarily on the itinerary you want. I don't know what your party's demographics are, but for us, is just DW and me, mid/late 40s. As such, the offerings between the two lines are very similar in terms of amenities on the ships and entertainment. NCL probably has more for kids, but if that's not a factor for you, then choose between Princess and NCL based on price/promotion and the itinerary you would like. The ships between the two lines are pretty comparable otherwise, except, of course for the new (large) Norwegian Bliss.

You are doing the right thing, research. As mentioned above, check out the itinerary, ports and vessels and match them with what interests you the most. Most major cruise lines offer excellent cruises to Alaska, NCL also being one of the largest players although none have the land based holdings, priority rights in Glacier Bay, or number of ships that the HAG has.

The two cruise lines with the longest history in Alaska are HAL and Princess. Both have made considerable investments up here in the way of excursion transportation (buses and dome railroad coaches) and hotel chains (Westmark Hotels for HAL and 5 wilderness lodges for Princess). Both lines now operate under the Holland America Group of Carnival Corp which includes the combined land holdings of both.

About 65% of cruisers to Alaska only do the Southeast (Panhandle) portion of the State. Assuming you are on a typical 7 day (round robin) cruise you probably won’t be crossing the Gulf of Alaska and traveling further north to South Central Alaska or going on into the interior on a land tour, but most likely doing a cruise of Southeast Alaska, originating and ending in either Vancouver or Seattle. Almost all of these cruises do the "Alaska Inside Passage".

My personal preference for these round robins is to get on a cruise that voyages through the "Canadian Inside Passage" as well as the "Alaska Inside Passage". Meaning, they travel to the east of Vancouver Island as opposed to the west of the island, west of the island places the vessel out into the North Pacific where scenic voyaging is limited to non-existent, rougher water there too, sometimes. Vancouver is the best port for this.

Beware when the line or your agent simply says you are going to be in the "Inside Passage". Being life long Alaskans we have taken only one cruise to Alaska, which was on Regent, a two weeker, originating in San Francisco and ending in Vancouver, around the end of May and first of June. Hot weather even, 72 F, for Alaska that is. We sailed as far north as Valdez in Prince William Sound and hit every obligatory port in Southeast. Excellent cruise; the only downer was, both north and south, we skipped the Canadian Inside Passage and traveled to the west of Vancouver Island. Some Canadians on board weren't very happy in that they had been led to believe they would be cruising on the east side of Vancouver island.

I was born and raised on Prince William Sound, when I was a kid about the only practical way for the family to visit relatives in the states was to travel on the Alaska Steamship Company’s vessels, which were combined passenger and freight, to and from Seattle. From Cape Spencer (the northern tip of Southeast before the vessels leave, or enter, the Alaska Inside Passage) Alaska Steam always stayed out of the Gulf and voyaged all the way to Seattle via the Inside Passages. I’ll never forget the scenic wonders of all that.

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We are thinking about doing 3-4 days on land and then sailing the southbound route to Vancouver. I heard you need to spend at least 2 nights in Denali.   So, now leaning toward Princess. can you help with suggestions as to which ship or cruisetour?   I really appreciate your advice.

We have taken both a 3 day tour and a Connoisseur Escorted 8 day Princess land tour. By far I would recommend the escorted tour if you can manage that much time off and the expense. Having an escort took all the hassle out of the event and taught us lot about Alaska. We also stayed at 4 different Princess lodges. Travel was by motor coach and train. At Denali you will want the excursion that has the longest tour of the park. I believe it is called the Tundra Wilderness tour. We saw all kinds of wild life including bears and caribou.

I also recommend taking the tour before the cruise as the tour is more tiring and you can rest up better on the ship.

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There is one ship for Alaska that IMHO is better than all others: Coral Princess . She is a "Panamax" design which means long and narrow to fit in the old Panama Canal locks -- that also means the promenade deck is very long. Also where most other ships have high-rent forward- and rear-facing balcony cabins Coral Princess has PUBLIC viewing balconies. This means that for the glacier viewing [i agree that Glacier Bay is a non-negotiable must-have], no other ship matches the range and size of viewing spaces. [island Princess used to, but they did a botch job that added many additional passengers while removing all the rear viewing spots = now the worst ship for Glacier Bay :eek:]

Your basic itinerary ideas are spot on: book the Southbound Voyage of the Glaciers; fly to Anchorage, rent a car and go see Denali [Talkeetna is the best base for a flytour, and a good first-stop out of Anchorage; then proceed up to Denali/Healy, take the Park shuttle bus to Wonder Lake [if the mountain isn't "out," get off at the Eielson Visitor Center, enjoy the displays, and take the next bus back]. By driving up from Anchorage to Denali [and back] in a rental car, you maximize your chances of seeing the mountain from the many viewpoints whenever it is "out." Stay overnight in Anchorage, take the train to Whittier [you can check your luggage with Princess right at the Anchorage train station], and spend the afternoon on a Prince William Sound glacier cruise [small boat gets right up to the glaciers, which even Coral Princess can't do]. When you get back, your luggage will be in your cabin and you'll be ready to enjoy the sail down to Vancouver. This was our plan -- based on lots of research on the Alaska board here -- and it worked out beautifully. For more information, see the link in my signature. Have a great cruise!

Cruiser Bruiser

The comment, above, about Coral Princess reminds me that all three NCL ships that will sail to Alaska this summer have forward observation lounges. If I understand correctly, all Grand-class ships do not have forward observation lounges, which can be an excellent perch from which to watch the scenery go by. On the other hand, no NCL ships have covered pools, so if that's important you might want to find a Princess ship with a covered pool. Or sail HAL.

I should also say that NCL now offers land extensions, but they haven't done so nearly as long as HAL and Princess have, as already mentioned above.

Good luck with your choice.

This season, Star Princess is doing Voyage of the Glaciers (7 days one way). She is one of the earlier Grand class ships and has the shopping cart handle Skywalkers lounge way up high above the stern. A number of years back we did Alaska RT Seattle on the Golden which has the same Skywalkers lounge configuration and it was a nice place to watch the scenery go by during the day. Others have talked about lack of observation lounges on Princess ships, well, if the ship has a first gen Skywalkers or a second gen Skywalkers, then you have a great observation lounge.

The Ruby is doing RT Seattle. She is the last of the Grand class ships and has a second gen Skywalkers which sits lower on the top of the ship aft of the funnel and not hoisted up in the air like the shopping cart handle. Looks a bit like the ship has ears. Anyway, We were on the Ruby in the Caribbean, also a number of years back, and we though that version of Skywalkers was also a great observation area.

The Emerald is also doing RT Seattle. It is similar to the Ruby, it also has Skywalkers that is mounted just aft of the funnel, so similar viewing opportunities.

The Grand is doing Alaska RT San Francisco. It's Skywalkers was chopped off and removed during a dry dock about 6 years ago. So, no great, observation lounge.

The Island and Coral Princess are both doing Voyage of the Glaciers. I can't speak to their observation qualities as I've not been on either of them.

I would say that if you are booking an Alaska cruise, Glacier Bay is a required stop for any itinerary, especially if this is your first time cruising there. Also consider if you are a pool lover, there are plenty of pools on Princess ships, however some have a covered pool with a retractable top and others have no covered pools. Looks like this year the ships with covered pools are the Coral, Island, Grand, and Star. The Ruby and Emerald have all open pools. I find it so strange that Princess is positioning ships with all open pools in a sailing environment where most days are comfortable but cool, and most evenings can be pretty cold. Makes using the pools and hot tubs in the evening only for the most brave of heart.

I think that Princess and HAL have the most experience and also have the best port dock positions of any of the cruise lines that are up there. They also have the most sailings of all the cruise lines that are getting into the Alaska cruise market. You won't be tendering into an Alaskan port on Princess, be sure to look at your itinerary on NCL to see if there are tender ports, because that can eat up valuable port time.

Princess also has top shelf on board naturalists and lectures about Alaska. You can actually learn something about Alaska and its environs on a cruise if they bring aboard the right people who have good presentations.

And frankly, if you book a balcony, you won't need to go to an observation lounge or public place to look at the glaciers because you can do that all from your room, even get room service breakfast (no additional charge, unlike NCL).

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Bigger ship, better views: 3 takeaways from Princess Cruises' newest vessel

I was rushing to make my dinner reservation on Princess Cruises’ new ship. But when I arrived at the restaurant, the view made me stop.

From the windows at the sushi eatery Makoto Ocean – part of a sphere-shaped structure near the middle of the vessel – I saw the sun sinking below the horizon, a reddish-orange dot on the Mediterranean Sea. The Sun Princess facilitates scenes like that by design.

“We wanted to make sure that within how we designed the (venues) and placed the furniture, we gave maximum opportunity for our guests to be able to celebrate those outward views,” Denise Saviss, Princess’ vice president of entertainment experience, told USA TODAY. “It is really, really unique to have so much glass on the ship.”

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That was one of several striking features during a recent sailing (the ship is now cruising the Mediterranean before it moves to the Caribbean in October). Here are three takeaways from the first in the line’s aptly named Sphere Class.

1. The design showcases views at sea and in port

Makoto isn’t the only venue that offers that kind of view.

Other spaces inside the Sphere – which also houses lobby-slash-entertainment venue The Piazza – feature similarly sweeping vistas across decks 7, 8 and 9. I watched the light sparkle on the water while I sipped coffee one morning at International Café, and patrons dining at Alfredo’s Pizzeria can take in the scenery during their meal from many seats.

That’s also true elsewhere on the ship. At Horizons Dining Room, floor-to-ceiling windows face the ship’s wake. At the other end of the vessel, the Dome, a geodesic structure that Princess has said was inspired by the hills of Santorini, is like a massive solarium.

The space – which will also host shows including acrobatics – has multiple tiers of loungers, an indoor-outdoor pool and the Cascade Bar (which comes in handy for cooling off, as it felt a bit muggy in the Dome at one point on a sunny sea day).

The overall effect helped to bring the outside in.

2. The ship is bigger but still intimate

Sun Princess is the largest ship in the Princess fleet, and the 21-deck vessel can accommodate 4,300 guests. But that doesn’t mean everything is huge.

Given the scale of the offerings, a number of spaces on board feel notably intimate. One night, I walked to Good Spirits at Sea, a cocktail bar crafted in partnership with mixologist Rob Floyd that also hosts classes, and thought I was lost before stumbling upon it tucked around a corner on Deck 7. Inside, the 40-person venue offered a laid-back alternative to other more boisterous nightlife options.

On Deck 9, the ship’s buffet-like venue, The Eatery, gives way to narrower hallways toward the aft with backlit wood paneling and benches. At the end, they open back up to reveal specialty restaurants The Catch by Rudi and The Butcher’s Block by Dario (from Princess’ head of culinary arts, Rudi Sodamin, and in partnership with famed butcher Dario Cecchini, respectively).

Even the multi-configuration Princess Arena felt cozier than its near-1,000-guest capacity would suggest. I sat in the second-to-last row of my section for a performance by the vocal group ODY·C and was still close enough to see clearly.

3. The line leans into family-friendly activities

Part of Sun Princess’ expanded footprint has been used to broaden the line’s family offerings.

Park19, a new space on the ship’s top decks, features a variety of activities in an open-air setting. Saviss said the line worked to balance the interests of core customers and a growing family market “and make sure we're prioritizing spaces that everybody can enjoy.”

“There are some attractions that I think naturally, at first blush, people would say, ‘Oh, it's just for kids,’ but actually, the space is really comprehensive,” she said. “Our attractions are available for many different levels of ability and mobility.”

Those include Coastal Climb, an obstacle course that culminates in 360-degree views from The Lookout observation deck (the highest point accessible to guests on the ship, also reachable via elevator) and The Net ropes course.

On Sea Breeze, billed as the first Rollglider on a cruise ship, passengers will glide along the outer edges of the ship on an electric track (the ride will also be ADA-accessible, though Saviss said some mobility is required for maneuvering into the seat).

It’s as close as the ship gets to an amusement park (Princess’ version). “We're not running the rat race, if you will, of like, who can do it bigger, better,” Saviss said. “If you want to just have a really incredible bird's-eye view of Sun Princess, and in and around where the ship is sailing, you can do that. But there is an option to push a little lever while you're riding it and dial up the speed a bit faster, and then it does become a bit more thrilling.”

The ride was not yet available when I was on board, as the line moved through a testing, certification and training process, but is expected to open on April 27. Sun Princess’ original launch was delayed with the cruise line citing “additional technical work” needed at the shipyard, which pushed back the opening of some onboard amenities.

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There is also a hammock area to chill when guests need a break, a recreational court that can host activities from pingpong to morning meditation, a jogging track and more. Elsewhere on board, guests will find the Firefly Park kids club and hangout spaces Neon Grove and The Underground for tweens and teens, respectively.

The reporter on this story received access to this sailing from Princess Cruises. USA TODAY maintains editorial control of content.  

Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Nashville. You can reach him at [email protected].

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The Pacific Jewel started sailing in 1990. Former names: Crown Princess, A'Rosa Blu, AIDAblu, Ocean Village. The Pacific Jewel is registered in London, UK. The Pacific Jewel has 837 cabins. You can expect between 1674 to 2009 passengers on a typical sailing. This means that at the higher number (usually peak and holiday sailings) Pacific Jewel has a space ratio of 35. (A space ratio less than 33 means that you may find the ship crowded in areas. A space ratio greater than 39 means that there should be plenty of space for each passenger.) When this ship isn't sailing at capacity the space ratio can be as good as 42. The Pacific Jewel has 621 crew members on board. There are 3 passengers for every crew member on board. There are no self serve laundromats on this cruise ship.

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The following ships share the same class as this ship. This means the basic design and layout of the ship is the same. For the most part the cabins will be identical among these ships, but may be decorated differently. 1990- Pacific Jewel - No longer sailing 1991- Pacific Dawn - No longer sailing

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There are 10 special needs cabins on this ship. These cabins have been modified for accessibility purposes.

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There are 12 on this ship. The highest deck number is 14. The number of decks with passenger cabins is 6.

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Princess Cruises' Star Princess ship delayed, 9 sailings canceled

Travelers will have to wait longer than planned to sail on Princess Cruises’ upcoming ship.

The delivery of Star Princess, which was set to debut next summer, will be pushed back by about two months. The cruise line said the delay was a “mutual” decision with shipbuilder Fincantieri.

“Following a comprehensive review of the remaining construction milestones, both parties have elected to adjust the ship's delivery date from July 29, 2025 to September 26, 2025, which will result in the cancellation of the nine inaugural sailings,” Princess said in a news release .

Guests whose cruises are impacted will be able to rebook on any Princess ship and, depending on which sailing they pick, receive future cruise and onboard credits. They will also be able to opt for a full refund of their fare instead.

“Despite our collective dedication and relentless pursuit to deliver the ship in late July, it has become evident that additional time is required to ensure the Star Princess is delivered to the highest standards expected by our guests,” Princess Cruises President John Padgett said in the release.

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The ship’s new inaugural itineraries will include 11 and seven-day Mediterranean cruises on Oct. 4 and 15, 2025, respectively. Those will be followed by a two-week transatlantic voyage to Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Oct. 22, 2025.

Those sailings will be available to book on April 30.

Star Princess will be the second in the line’s Sphere Class. Sister ship Sun Princess was also delayed ahead of its launch earlier this year, with Princess citing “additional technical work” needed at the shipyard.

Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Nashville. You can reach him at [email protected].

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Below you’ll find the full list of ships set to arrive in Inverclyde in 2024 which we’ll be updating as the season progresses so you don’t miss a single stop off.  

As always there are big arrivals to look forward to, with Cunard's brand new Queen Anne liner set to make her first appearance in Greenock and plenty of familiar faces also paying a visit. 

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If there’s a specific arrival you’d like to know more about, you can find it on the timeline and click its name to jump to it directly.

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Be sure to bookmark this page and check back throughout the year to see all of our pictures, stories and behind-the-scenes looks at the ships.

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26-Apr-24          REGAL PRINCESS

27-Apr-24          SIRENA

30-Apr-24          SPITSBERGEN

05-May-24         MEIN SCHIFF 3

08-May-24         REGAL PRINCESS

10-May-24         SPITSBERGEN

14-May-24         MEIN SCHIFF 3

17-May-24         LE BELLOT

17-May-24         LE BOREAL

18-May-24         LE CHAMPLAIN

19-May-24         CELEBRITY SILHOUETTE

20-May-24         SPITSBERGEN

20-May-24         NORWEGIAN DAWN

21-May-24         REGAL PRINCESS

25-May-24         WORLD NAVIGATOR

27-May-24         LE BOREAL

29-May-24         VILLA VIE ODYSSEY

29-May-24         DUMONT D'URVILLE

31-May-24         LE BELLOT

01-Jun-24          QUEEN ANNE

01-Jun-24          LE CHAMPLAIN

02-Jun-24          REGAL PRINCESS

07-Jun-24          MEIN SCHIFF 3

08-Jun-24          STAR LEGEND

13-Jun-24          REGAL PRINCESS

14-Jun-24          DUMONT D'URVILLE

15-Jun-24          LE CHAMPLAIN

16-Jun-24          SILVER SPIRIT

17-Jun-24          JEWEL OF THE SEAS

18-Jun-24          MEIN SCHIFF 3

24-Jun-24          STAR LEGEND

25-Jun-24          REGAL PRINCESS

29-Jun-24          AZAMARA ONWARD

01-Jul-24            CARNIVAL LEGEND

02-Jul-24           MS MARINA

07-Jul-24           REGAL PRINCESS

11-Jul-24            MEIN SCHIFF 3

19-Jul-24           REGAL PRINCESS

20-Jul-24           AZAMARA QUEST

22-Jul-24           CARNIVAL LEGEND

23-Jul-24           ARCADIA

24-Jul-24           JEWEL OF THE SEAS

26-Jul-24           QUEEN ANNE

31-Jul-24            REGAL PRINCESS

01-Aug-24         SILVER SPIRIT

02-Aug-24         NORWEGIAN DAWN

03-Aug-24         MEIN SCHIFF 3

04-Aug-24         AURORA

06-Aug-24         JEWEL OF THE SEAS

12-Aug-24         REGAL PRINCESS

13-Aug-24         AIDA BELLA

15-Aug-24         CARNIVAL LEGEND

19-Aug-24         NAUTICA

24-Aug-24         MEIN SCHIFF 3

25-Aug-24         REGAL PRINCESS

26-Aug-24         MS MARINA

03-Sep-24         CARIBBEAN PRINCESS

04-Sep-24         MS MARINA

04-Sep-24         DUMONT D'URVILLE

05-Sep-24         QUEEN MARY 2

09-Sep-24         CELEBRITY APEX

10-Sep-24         DISNEY DREAM

12-Sep-24         CRYSTAL SYMPHONY

17-Sep-24         REGAL PRINCESS

21-Sep-24         WORLD VOYAGER

30-Sep-24         REGAL PRINCESS

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