Princess Cruises®

Known for:

Traditional cruise line with strong appeal to families and older couples, notable for Alaska expertise, classic ocean cruising experience, and the “MedallionClass” tech enhancements (wearable Medallion for personalization). Frequently chosen for Alaska, Pacific and premium mainstream itineraries.

Awards / Recognition (selected):

• Frequent recognition in large-ship reader categories and for Alaska itineraries; recognized in mainstream cruise awards (Cruise Critic, Travel + Leisure reader lists). See Cruise Critic / Travel + Leisure listings for year-by-year placements.

Popularity / Rating:

One of the most recognizable mainstream/traditional brands; often rates highly for Alaska itineraries and mainstream reader polls.

All-Inclusive?

No — Princess is not fully all-inclusive. Standard fares include main dining and many activities; specialty dining, premium beverage packages, shore excursions and some premium onboard experiences are extra or available in bundles (Princess Plus/Premier packages).

River Cruises?

No — Princess is an ocean cruise operator (focus: Alaska, Caribbean, Europe, world cruises). Princess Cruises

Ships & Fleet (summary):

Princess operates a fleet of multiple classes (e.g., Royal Class, Coral/Island Class, Discovery class, etc.).