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ISLAND PRINCESS CRUISE SHIP
Island Princess is your own private retreat on the sea. Whether you crave relaxation or exhilaration, you’ll find the soothing Lotus Spa®, live entertainment, gourmet cuisine, casino gaming and more. And for a special treat, try the Bayou Café and Steakhouse, which features New Orleans-inspired Cajun and Creole cuisine.
SHIP FACTS
Guests 2,200 | Crew 900 | Refurbished MaY 2015
Guest Cabins: 987 | Number of Decks: 16 | Tonnage: 92,000 | Length: 964 feet | Height: 204 feet
STATEROOMS & SUITES
From the moment you step aboard, Princess Cruises 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, and amenities represent typical arrangements and may vary by ship.
Truly luxurious accommodations at sea
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.
Includes all the fine amenities of a spacious Club Class Mini-Suite plus:
- Approx. 460 to 932 sq. ft., including balcony
- Luxury balcony furniture including 2 loungers, 4 chairs, table and ottoman
- 2 floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
- Separate sitting area with sofa bed, chair and 2 tables
- One complimentary mini-bar setup and free daily bottled water~
- Spacious walk-in closet
- Complimentary Lotus Spa® Thermal Suite access on select ships*
- Complimentary laundry and professional cleaning services
- Complimentary dinner in a specialty restaurant on embarkation day^
- Priority specialty dining and shore excursion reservation
- Priority disembarkation at tender ports
- Comfortable queen or two twin beds▲
- Refrigerator
- Two flat-panel televisions
- Private bathroom with tub and separate shower
- 100% cotton, high-thread count linens
- Complimentary 24-hour room service†Desk
- Hair dryer & fine bathroom amenities
- Digital security safe
▲ 3rd/4th berths available in select cabins. † Charges apply for balcony dinner, pizza delivery and beverages. Subject to change. * Not available on Royal Princess®, Regal Princess®, Majestic Princess®, Golden Princess®, Grand Princess®, Pacific Princess®, Dawn Princess®, Sun Princess® or Sea Princess®. ^ Applicable on cruises six days or longer. ~On ships where Club Class Mini-Suites have rolled out.
Mini-Suite with exclusive VIP touches
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!^ ^Includes ½ bottle of red wine and ½ bottle of white wine on embarkation day.
Standard Amenities:
- Approximately 323 sq. ft., including balcony
- Balcony with 2-4 chairs, table and ottoman
- Bathroom tub and massage shower head with upgraded amenities
- Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
- Separate sitting area with sofa bed & coffee table
- Complimentary welcome glass of Champagne on embarkation day
- Luxury mattress topper and pillows
- Two flat-panel televisions
- Comfortable queen or two twin beds▲
- Refrigerator.
- 100% cotton, high-thread count linens
- Complimentary 24-hour room service†
- Spacious closet
- Desk
- Hair dryer & fine bathroom amenities
- Digital security safe
Upgraded Amenities & Services:
- The Princess Luxury Bed
- Priority embarkation and disembarkation at the beginning and end of your cruise
- One-time complimentary wine set-up^
- Evening canapés, upon request
- Luxurious terry shawl bathrobes
Club Class Dining:*
- Exclusive area of the Main Dining Room
- Expedited seating with minimal to no wait
- Expanded menu options
- Dedicated waitstaff
- Uniquely-styled décor (Premium table linens only)
- Table-side preparations
▲3rd/4th berths available in select cabins. †Charges apply for balcony dinner, pizza delivery and beverages. Subject to change. ^Includes ½ bottle of red wine and ½ bottle of white wine on embarkation day. *Open every evening for dinner. Open for breakfast and lunch on sea days.
Add an element of luxury to your stay
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.
- Approximately 323 sq. ft., including balcony
- Balcony with 2-4 chairs, table and ottoman
- Bathroom tub and massage shower head with upgraded amenities
- Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
- Separate sitting area with sofa bed & coffee table
- Complimentary welcome glass of Champagne on embarkation day
- Luxury mattress topper and pillows
- Two flat-panel televisions
- Comfortable queen or two twin beds▲
- Refrigerator.
- 100% cotton, high-thread count linens
- Complimentary 24-hour room service†
- Spacious closet
- Desk
- Hair dryer & fine bathroom amenities
- Digital security safe
▲3rd/4th berths available in select cabins. †Charges apply for balcony dinner, pizza delivery and beverages. Subject to change.
Front row seat for beautiful scenery
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. It’s also perfect to enjoy cocktails before dinner or a leisurely breakfast.
- Approx. 214 to 222 sq. ft., including balcony
- Balcony with 2 chairs and table
- Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
- Comfortable queen or two twin beds▲
- Refrigerator.
- Flat-panel television
- Private bathroom with shower
- 100% cotton, high-thread count linens
- Complimentary 24-hour room service†
- Spacious closet
- Desk
- Hair dryer & fine bathroom amenities
- Digital security safe
▲3rd/4th berths available in select cabins. †Charges apply for balcony dinner, pizza delivery and beverages. Subject to change.
A room with a view
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.
- Approx. 146 to 206 sq. ft.
- A spacious picture window for memorable views
- Comfortable queen or two twin beds▲
- Refrigerator.
- Flat-panel television
- Private bathroom with shower
- 100% cotton, high-thread count linens
- Complimentary 24-hour room service†
- Spacious closet
- Desk
- Hair dryer & fine bathroom amenities
- Digital security safe
▲3rd/4th berths available in select cabins. †Charges apply for balcony dinner, pizza delivery and beverages. Subject to change. Note: Some categories have portholes versus picture windows. Some stateroom views are partially to fully obstructed.
Our most affordable option
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.
- Approx. 158 to 162 sq ft.
- Comfortable queen or two twin beds▲
- Refrigerator.
- Flat-panel television
- Private bathroom with shower
- 100% cotton, high-thread count linens
- Complimentary 24-hour room service†
- Spacious closet
- Desk
- Hair dryer & fine bathroom amenities
- Digital security safe
▲3rd/4th berths available in select cabins. †Charges apply for balcony dinner, pizza delivery and beverages. Subject to change.
For guests with limited mobility
Princess offers a selection of staterooms that provide full wheelchair-turning space. In addition, these staterooms include a roll-in shower equipped with grab bars and a fold-down bench seat, an easy access closet and accessible writing desk.
Note: ADA accessible staterooms shown are on board Royal Princess & Grand Princess. Amenities and stateroom arrangements vary by ship. Certain stateroom categories may vary in size and configuration by ship.
INCLUDED DINING
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.
Fresh and Flexible, Dine Any Time
Just like a restaurant at home, Anytime Dining enables guests the freedom to dine when and with whom they wish, at any time between 5:30 PM and 10 PM. Reservations are available through an onboard dining hotline, but not required, and diners may choose to eat only with their own group, or be seated with other guests. The choice is yours.
Indulge in the Classic Cruise Experience
Harkening back to the Golden Era of sea travel, our Traditional Dining option allows you to dine at the same time each day and enjoy the same tablemates and waitstaff throughout your voyage. Choose from either early or late seating.
Signature Dishes from Chef Stone
In the Main Dining Room, savor fresh new cuisine designed by award-winning Chef Curtis Stone during every voyage. Personal reflections on the menu by Chef Stone elaborate on each “Crafted” selection, prepared with the most authentic ingredients. Be enticed by dishes featuring delicious meats and seafood, fresh produce and vibrant, bold flavors.
Indulge Your Chocolate Fantasies
There are few foods that inspire as much passion as chocolate, and master chocolatier Norman Love has designed some of the most decadent, hand-crafted treats exclusively for Princess’ Chocolate JourneysSM program. Trained in France, and named the Inaugural Inductee into the Chocolatier Hall of Fame by Dessert Professional Magazine, Chef Love combined premium quality chocolate with unique flavors and artful designs to mastermind his exclusive creations found in the main dining room and at Horizon Court.
Poolside Pizza with Pizzazz
The Princess Pizzeria is conveniently located poolside for a casual bite while relaxing on deck or while watching Movies Under the Stars®. Serving the “Best Pizza at Sea” by USA TODAY, you’ll delight in the classic favorites like pepperoni and margherita, as well daily specialty pizzas.
Grilled Burgers and Dogs to Go
Follow your nose to the Deck Barbecue where the burgers are flipping and the hot dogs roasting, served with a variety of fixin’s and crisp fries. Veggie burgers, bratwurst and grilled chicken breast are also served and all are sure to hit the spot when you are relaxing out on deck.
An Ever-Changing Selection of Favorites
Horizon Court offers an endless selection that changes throughout the day to satisfy the most discriminating palate. Indulge in a delightful array of worldwide cuisine, freshly baked breads and regional comfort foods, in a casual setting at breakfast, lunch or dinner. Enjoy fresh fruits, signature pastas and desserts galore along with your favorite beverages and customizable features like create-your-own salads and sandwiches.
Beverage charges apply. Venues and menu items vary by ship and are subject to change.
Recharge with Coffee and Treats
Savor specialty coffees and teas from our New Grounds Crafted Coffee menu and choose from a selection of sweet treats baked fresh every day. Sandwiches and quick bites are offered throughout the afternoon and evening
Beverage charges apply. Venues and menu items vary by ship and are subject to change.
From Breakfast in Bed to a Late-Night Nosh
We offer 24-hour complimentary room service when you want to enjoy a quiet moment in your cabin eating a delicious club sandwich or maybe that slice of chocolate fudge cake you can’t forget. Treat yourself to breakfast in bed, or stay in for an intimate dinner, and perhaps even cocktails, in the comfort of your stateroom. 24-hour room service is just a phone call away. Charges apply on select menu items.
SPECIALTY DINING
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.
A Taste of Italy, Enjoyed in Luxury
Our Italian specialty restaurant has been voted one of the “Best Cruise Ship Specialty Restaurants” at sea by USA TODAY. Savor Sabatini’s authentic offerings featuring signature pastas, Italian wines and an irresistible selection of delectable desserts, all celebrating our Italian culinary heritage.
Additional charges apply. Menu items may vary by ship and are subject to change.
Inspired Flavors From the “Big Easy”
The first New Orleans-inspired specialty restaurant at sea, Bayou Café & Steakhouse offers fresh and authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine, N’Awlins crawfish “mud bug” bisque, peel-and-eat shrimp, chicken and chorizo jambalaya, Porterhouse steak, crawfish and a host of fun drink selections. Enjoy one of the oldest culture-driven cooking styles in American history.
Additional charge applies.
Exclusive Glimpse into the Princess Kitchen
Taking dining to a new level, the Chef’s Table Experience includes pre-dinner cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in the galley for you and a limited number of fellow guests. After your executive chef describes the specially designed menu for the night, participants are escorted to an intimate table for the main course, including pairing suggestions. Each couple receives a personalized autographed copy of Princess’ best-selling cookbook, a handwritten copy of the special menu and a complimentary photo.
Limited capacity, reservations required. Additional charge applies.
ACTIVITIES
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.
Discover Even More with Discovery
Our exclusive partnership with Discovery Communications™ lets you come back captivated with Stargazing on our top deck; activities featuring DiscoveryTM hit shows such as Shark Week and Finding Bigfoot; plus our new Encounters with Discovery at SEA™ speaker series. Get more out of your travels with shore excursions recommended by two of the most trusted names in world travel—Discovery™ and Animal Planet™.
There’s nothing like a Princess party to bring people together. Our Festivals of the World hosts onboard events that celebrate timeless traditions from nearly every corner of the globe.* Parties and dancing, lively music and folkloric performances, enriching activities, themed movies and specialty shopping are just some of the ways our Festivals of the World come to life! From Oktoberfest to Rio’s Carnival, Festivals of the World is a gala event you won’t want to miss.
*On select sailings.
The ship’s heart and soul
The inviting piazza-style grand Atrium shines as the stunning centerpiece of each ship, the epicenter of luxury, excitement and fun. Stop by anytime, day or night, to find musicians, jugglers, acrobats, food carvers and a variety of other performers. Soaring multi-stories with a circular marble floor, stained-glass dome and magnificent floating staircase, the Italian-inspired Atrium is an ideal setting for relaxation, people-watching or simply having a cocktail or coffee with a friend.
Tax and duty-free shopping
It’s no surprise The Shops are awarded “Best Onboard Shopping” from Porthole magazine year after year. On board, you’ll find a fabulous range of fine merchandise from brands like Swarovski, Chanel, Estée Lauder, Clinique, Lancôme, Calvin Klein, Citizen and Tissot, plus local crafts, keepsakes and souvenirs. And everyday tax- and duty-free savings can add up to as much as 30% off suggested U.S. retail prices.
Art lovers rejoice—enjoy exquisite art aboard
Great art, like the destinations we visit, can be awe-inspiring. Peruse our extensive art gallery, or attend an art history lecture highlighting some of the world’s greatest masters. And don’t miss our exciting Champagne Art Auctions, which give you the chance to view and bid on a wide range of fine art, including pieces by famous artists like Thomas Kincade, Wyland, and Michael Godard. There is no charge to attend these lively events.
Take home a unique photo or video keepsake
Our staff of digital photographers and videographers helps capture the highlights of your cruise including onboard events, ports and scenery for lasting memories of your trip. Our studio locations are set up in the Atrium each evening and all formal and casual portraits are on display in the gallery the following day. Please ask our staff about portrait packages, reprints and canvas reproductions of your favorite photos!
Capture a memorable moment in time
Our Platinum Studio specializes in premium black and white portraits. Skilled photographers using expert lighting techniques will create a suite of stunning photographs that truly capture the essence of its subject. After your purchase, the portraits are professionally printed and mounted at a custom photo lab on premium quality paper. Then, they’re artfully packaged and delivered to your home after your cruise.
Get in the game with a variety of activities
Feel the court under your feet and the thrill of victory as you sink the ball in for two points. No matter your athletic ability, there’s nothing like shooting a few hoops out in the middle of the ocean as you watch the sun set and the stars come out. Our Sports Court is not only set up for basketball but also for volleyball. Pick up a game, compete against fellow passengers for bragging rights, or start your own dream team.
Keep in touch while cruising at sea
Our Internet Café is filled with computers so it’s easy to access your mail account or browse the Internet for world news, sports and stock trading. Or bring your own electronic devices and access the Internet through our improved onboard wireless service. The Internet Café is open 24 hours a day. For those looking to absorb more traditional media, our onboard library is fully stocked with up to 2,000 books, many specifically tailored to your itinerary as well as the classics and best sellers.
ENTERTAINMENT
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.
A reel treat day or night
Throughout the day and night, our exclusive open-air poolside amphitheater is the go-to destination for feature films, thrilling concerts and exciting sporting events such as live football games. Cozy up under a fleece blanket in the comfortable lounger and feast on complimentary fresh-popped popcorn in the evening or delicious cookies and milk during the day, and enjoy that exciting car chase or mystery thriller on the giant screen.
Great venues large and small
Crafted by some of the world’s top directors and choreographers, our remarkable and dynamic Princess productions transport you to realms as exotic as the destinations we visit. Imaginative shows created in-house feature dazzling stage sets, Broadway classics, popular hits and original numbers performed by some of the largest and most talented casts at sea.
Dazzling entertainment every day and night
When it comes to music and dancing we’ve got everything that your musical palette may desire. Whether it’s tapping your toes to cover bands, singing along in the piano bar, relaxing to classical strings or dancing the night away in the nightclub, you’ll be satisfied!
For novices, casual players, or high rollers
From gaming lessons to the latest slot machines to prize tournaments, our Casinos offer fun and excitement. If you enjoy blackjack, or “21,” our tables play by Vegas rules and if you relish the challenge of roulette, we offer the American version. Our craps tables also let you take your best shot at becoming a high roller. Want to try Texas Hold ’Em? Our PokerPro® table shuffles, deals, splits pots and generates side pots instantly.
At night, the stars shine bright on our stages
Grab a seat, order a cocktail and be prepared to be entertained by our lineup of world class entertainers. From magic to comedy, singers to instrumentalists, jugglers to balancing acts and much, much more, we search the globe for top talent to be featured on our ships. So get ready to be amazed, entertained, mesmerized or just laugh the night away!
Broadway-Style Productions at Sea
With dazzling stage sets, artists from around the globe, modern hits and timeless classics, the Princess Theater, our largest theater yet, showcases lavish, original productions with dynamic cast members in sumptuous surroundings. In this ultramodern theater, relax in a plush seat with unobstructed sight lines as the velvet curtain goes up, a state-of-the-art lighting system illuminates the stage, and it’s on with the show!
The No. 1 TV singing competition rocks the high seas!
Think you have what it takes to take the stage? Princess Cruises brings all the excitement and spectacle of TV’s hugely popular singing competition live and on stage with The Voice of the Ocean. Get ready to discover who among your fellow cruise passengers has what it takes to be a star! The contest features blind auditions, mentor sessions, the iconic “I Want You” chairs, three charismatic coaches and a grand finale performance where guests choose the winner. Rock to the songs. Thrill to the performances. Be a star!
One of the ship’s coolest hangouts
Explorers Lounge offers cool vibes and nightclub-style performances. Put on your dancin’ shoes and get ready to get down. A rockin’ sound system, ceiling mounted dance floor lights, and live nightclub-style performances make the Explorers Lounge the perfect destination. Want to just sit back with a cocktail and people watch? There’s plenty of seating and the inviting atmosphere is laid-back.
Marvelous Martinis and Melodies
Step into Crooners bar and be transported to the classic Sinatra era, made complete with a top notch pianist croonin’ tunes and tinkling the ivories. The “Rat Pack” atmosphere and famous menu of signature martinis, old-school mixed drinks and frosty daiquiris, margaritas and coladas will have you singing. Talented mixologists impress with their cocktail-making prowess and tequila and whisky tastings that will turn you into a connoisseur.
KIDS, TEENS & FAMILY
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
Even the littlest guests will delight in this whimsical, forest-themed world that inspires playtime and invites exploration. Kids, ages 3 to 7, can dance, enjoy pajama movie nights, create art projects like Animal Planet™ puppets and masks or compete in a Lego® boat-building contest.
New programs will roll out together fleetwide, while new center designs (The Treehouse, The Lodge & The Beach House), launch individually through 2019.
Step into The Lodge
Inspired by the great outdoors, this cozy center keeps kids busy with games, dancing and kid-sized Olympic competitions. Their minds stay busy, too, with California Science Center programs like rocket building, or they can explore outer space with Stargazing and learning how to build a model roller coaster. Exciting events like talent shows, theme nights, and treasure hunts encourage new friendships and family togetherness.
New programs will roll out together fleetwide, while new center designs (The Treehouse, The Lodge & The Beach House), launch individually through 2019.
Hang out in The Beach House
This contemporary lounge is “the place” for teens — perfect for hanging out and socializing with late-night movie viewing, hip hop dance classes, video game tournaments and sports competitions like dodgeball and basketball. But that’s just the beginning. They’ll dazzle on the red carpet with our Rock the Boat teens-only party, complete with awards and “mocktails.”
New programs will roll out together fleetwide, while new center designs (The Treehouse, The Lodge & The Beach House), launch individually through 2019.
Quality time together
Princess makes it easy to sail together in comfort. There is a wide selection of staterooms accommodating up to four guests, and you’ll enjoy substantial savings on your third and fourth guests. There are also connecting stateroom options, as well as Two Bedroom Family Suites, with room for up to eight guests, which offer more living space, a balcony and two bathrooms, including a full bath tub.
Activities, dining and entertainment options vary by ship and are subject to change. Photos represent typical arrangements and may vary in detail or configuration.