Princess Cruises

Princess Cruises broke into the cruise industry in 1965 with the debut of the Princess Patricia, the original Princess Cruises Love Boat. Since then, they’ve welcomed over 35 other ships to their fleet and have become one of the leading premium cruise lines at sea.

Princess Cruises' popularity skyrocketed in part due to the "The Love Boat" sitcom that aired in the 1970s and 1980s. Today, the cruise line is known for its upscale ships and world-class itineraries, sailing to destinations like Asia, the South Pacific, Alaska, South America, and beyond. 

Although not as well-known as some other cruise lines, Princess has built a strong reputation for above-average service, quality dining, and immersive programming. 

Over 150 people got sick in a norovirus outbreak on a Princess cruise ship, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said. 

Among the roughly 5,900 people on board the Star Princess cruise ship, 104 guests and 49 crew members developed gastrointestinal symptoms, according to a news release. The predominant reported symptoms were diarrhea and vomiting. 

Another Carnival cruise brand abruptly raised its daily tips for crew members. 

According to Princess Cruises' website, the new rate for standard cabins is $18 USD per person. Passengers staying in Mini Suites, Cabanas, and Reserve Collection cabins now pay a daily rate of $19 USD, while the new suite gratuity is $20 USD. 

A Princess cruise ship rescued a group of people on a rowboat in international waters near Mexico on Monday. 

The dramatic rescue unfolded Monday night as Regal Princess sailed toward her first port of call on the current 7-night cruise.

Princess Cays is Princess Cruises' private destination in The Bahamas. The 40-acre retreat is located in the southern part of Eleuthera, a 100-mile-long island east of the capital Nassau.

Despite being an inhabited island, the resort is an oasis surrounded by trees, beaches, and crystal-clear water teeming with fish. As such, there are numerous land and water activities to keep cruisers busy during a visit.

With just 17 cruise ships in service, Princess Cruises is one of the smaller mainstream cruise lines at sea. The cruise line rose to prominence in part due to the television series The Love Boat, which was a fictional show about the crew and different passengers onboard MS Pacific Princess that ran from 1977 until 1986. 

Today, Princess Cruises is known to be more upscale than other mainstream cruise lines, including Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian. 

Princess Cruises has been around since 1965, with the first cruise setting sail on December 3, 1965. Since the cruise line's launch over 60 years ago, the cruising industry has changed dramatically. 

In fact, the original Sun Princess was advertised as being around 17,000 gross tons. Comparatively, her namesake, which was launched in 2024, is a little over 177,000 gross registered tons.

Today's newest ships have a lot more amenities, from an increased number of dining venues and bars to unique entertainment venues. 

Guests sailing aboard a Princess Cruise ship are receiving partial refunds of their cruise fare because of issues with the air conditioning and toilets in their staterooms. 

Grand Princess departed on a 16-day Panama Canal cruise on September 15, 2025. She is expected to arrive in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Oct. 1. 

Although there are no changes to the itinerary, Princess Cruises acknowledged the warmer-than-usual temperatures in some cabins and offered compensation.