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Alaska Cruises

The great land awaits – set sail with princess, the #1 alaska cruise line.

Our Alaska cruises are your ticket to adventure amidst the Great Land’s glaciers, wildlife and national parks. Voyage through the untamed beauty from the comfort of our world-class ships, exclusive rail service and Princess Wilderness Lodges near national parks. Choose from a variety of Alaska cruise and cruisetour itineraries and connect with loved ones, locals and Alaska's wilderness with Princess®.

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*More guests choose Princess in Alaska than any other cruise line

Alaska Cruises & Cruisetours

Alaska Cruisetours

See denali on an alaska cruisetour.

Alaska cruisetours combine our top-rated Voyage of the Glaciers cruise with three to ten nights on land exploring Denali National Park. Travel aboard our exclusive Direct-to-the-Wilderness® train and unwind at Princess Wilderness Lodges®. Every year Princess introduces more people to Denali National Park than any other cruise line.

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Voyage of the Glaciers

Twice the glaciers.

Sail 500 miles deeper into the Gulf of Alaska and Prince William Sound on our top-rated Voyage of the Glaciers Alaska cruise. Spend seven days traveling from Anchorage (Whittier) to Vancouver, B.C., stopping in historic port cities like Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway. Enjoy two glacier-viewing experiences on every itinerary — including Glacier Bay National Park, and Hubbard Glacier or College Fjord.

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Inside Passage Roundtrip Seattle

7-day alaska cruises.

Sail the Inside Passage, a series of channels and waterways formed by the march of glaciers, on your 7-day roundtrip Alaska cruise from Seattle. With an abundance of landmarks and wildlife, take in the sights and sounds of the Inside Passage from the comfort of your ship or on a thrilling excursion ashore. Explore fjords, glaciers and Gold Rush-era towns on weekend voyages out of Seattle.

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Inside Passage Roundtrip San Francisco

10 or 11-day alaska cruises.

Travel the Inside Passage on 10 or 11-day Alaska cruises from San Francisco and allow the natural landscapes to inspire your day’s adventures. Begin by sailing beneath the Golden Gate Bridge and along the Pacific Coast. As you voyage into the Inside Passage, enjoy one of the best ways to explore the fjords, small towns and natural landmarks with your favorite people.

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Inside Passage Roundtrip Vancouver

Alaska cruises that inspire.

Feed your hunger for adventure on a roundtrip Alaska cruise from Vancouver, B.C. Wind your way through fjords, by bright-green forests and through quaint Gold Rush-era towns on your way to the wonders of Glacier Bay National Park. Then experience age-old traditions with the locals.

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Voyage of the Glaciers Grand Adventure

14-day alaska cruises.

Sail 500 miles deeper into the Gulf of Alaska and Prince William Sound on our back-to-back Voyage of the Glaciers Alaska cruise. Spend 14 days roundtrip from Vancouver, B.C., stopping in historic port cities like Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway. Enjoy three glacier-viewing experiences on every itinerary — including Glacier Bay National Park, Hubbard Glacier and College Fjord.

NEW Alaska Long Voyages

New for 2025, we have crafted longer adventures at sea with a 22-day roundtrip voyage sailing from San Francisco that coincides with Summer Solstice and a 17-day roundtrip cruise from Seattle, featuring three days of scenic glacier viewing as well as charming ports like Wrangell and Valdez. For those voyagers seeking to sail from Southern California all the way up the Pacific coast to Alaska, try a new 16-day roundtrip Inside Passage voyage from Los Angeles.

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With its roaring glaciers, rugged mountains and deep fjords, Glacier Bay National Park feels like a dream. With 3.3 million acres to explore, cruise to this world-renowned landmark — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — and let the landscapes inspire your next adventure. Princess Cruises is an authorized concessioner of Glacier Bay National Park.

Alaska Cruise Experience

Alaska Glaciers

One of the biggest reasons people visit.

Glaciers feel alive. They groan, creak and shudder on their march to the sea, punctuated by the booms and crashes of "white thunder" — a sound that echoes across the water when ice calves into the ocean below. On an Alaska cruise, let us show you Glacier Bay National Park — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier, College Fjord or Hubbard Glacier.

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Alaska Wildlife

Untamed, just like alaska.

Alaska is home to a rich array of wildlife, from the famous Big Five animals that live in Denali National Park — grizzly bears, wolves, moose, Dall sheep and caribou — to bald eagles and humpback whales that migrate through the Inside Passage. On a cruise to Alaska, live a nature lover's dream in the land where guests can catch postcard-worthy sights.

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Alaska Mountains & National Parks

National treasures.

With national parks and four of North America’s tallest mountains, Alaska’s wilderness has been preserved for generations. Denali National Park is larger than Vermont and home to the highest peak on the continent. Meanwhile, Glacier Bay National Park has over 2,000 square miles of glacial coverage. Along with Wrangell-St. Elias and Kenai Fjords, a world of natural wonders awaits on an Alaska cruise or cruisetour.

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Alaska Excursions

Don't just visit this famous land, live it on Alaska excursions. Rush across the snow on a dog sled with a professional musher, fly fish for salmon in fresh rivers and soar over miles of glacial tundra in a helicopter. Watch migrating humpback whales from the deck of a catamaran or Native craftsman carve a traditional totem pole, and expand your Alaska cruise experience.

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Alaska Cruise Ports of Call

College Fjord

The Harriman Expedition discovered College Fjord in 1899 and named the towering glaciers after the great East Coast universities of the United States, like the Harvard Glacier. With the largest collection of tidewater glaciers in the world, your scenic Alaska cruise through the fjord will make a lasting memory.

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Endicott Arm

Endicott Arm is a jewel in Alaska’s crown. This 30-mile waterway is surrounded by cliffs, valleys and dozens of waterfalls. Icebergs and harbor seals decorate the water below while Dawes Glacier soars into the sky above. Revel in the beauty of Mother Nature’s masterpiece and listen closely as the scenery whispers secrets of times long ago during your cruise to Alaska.

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Glacier Bay National Park

When you cruise to Alaska with Princess, sail through one of the most iconic locations in the Great Land — Glacier Bay National Park. Listen to Margerie Glacier’s signature crack and boom rumble across the waves. Bring binoculars and scan both the shore and the waves for wildlife like brown bears and migrating whales while Park Rangers teach you the history and geology of the park.

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Hubbard Glacier

The largest tidewater glacier in North America, Hubbard Glacier has been moving its mass towards the ocean at a rate faster than most of its kind. Towering above the water over 30 stories, the glacier often calves 100-foot chunks of ice into the ocean. What lies beneath the waves is almost as impressive, where ice plunges 1,200 feet beneath the surface. See it for yourself on an Alaska cruise with Princess.

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Icy Strait Point

Icy Strait Point is home to the remote Tlingit village of Hoonah, home to fewer than 800 people and a deep Native history. The nearby Spasski River Valley holds one of the world’s largest populations of brown bears, who are often found hunting for salmon in the rivers. Zipline over the wilderness, watch a tribal dance or kayak in coastal waters to see the wildlife up close during your Alaska cruise vacation.

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Juneau is unlike any other city in the United States. With no roads connecting it to the rest of Alaska or North America, it is truly a protected destination. Founded as a gold mining town and now the state’s capital, Juneau has one foot in history and one in the future. Embark on a whale watching tour, or sail past Mendenhall Glacier on an Alaska cruise.

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Known for its timber, Ketchikan hosts the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show, where athletes throw, race and chop their way to victory. Explore one of the world’s oldest collection of totem poles at the Totem Pole Heritage Center, or stroll along Creek Street. As the salmon capital of the world, Ketchikan’s waters make for incredible fishing. Cast your rod into a sea of opportunity on a cruise to Alaska.

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On an Alaska cruise, take your pick of attractions in the port of Sitka. See how bald eagles and local bird populations receive first-class treatment at the Alaska Raptor Center. Encounter wildlife in their natural habitat at the Fortress of the Bear. Or experience the culture of Russian Alaska on a visit to St. Michael’s Russian Orthodox Church, and relive Native history at the Sheldon Jackson Museum.

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Once the gateway to Alaska's Gold Rush, Skagway strikes a dramatic image nestled between the water's edge and mountains. Follow in the footsteps of miners with a ride on a scenic train along the famous White Pass route through coastal mountains. During your Alaska cruise, explore the Yukon's pristine wilderness, pan for gold with professionals or meet sled dog puppies in training.

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Valdez is situated in Prince William Sound and serves as the gateway to the interior of Alaska. Often referred to as the "Little Switzerland", Valdez is known for its breathtaking panorama of snow-capped mountains and glaciers. It is also well-known for its role in the transportation of crude oil from the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System, which ends in Valdez. Explore the charming waterfront area and take in the flavors of Valdez through culinary experiences at restaurants such as the Valdez Brewery and the Fat Mermaid.

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Victoria, B.C.

At first glance many mistake Victoria for an English coastal city or northern European town. Full of greenery, pubs and Victorian architecture, it's difficult to believe that this was a tent city full of rough and tumble miners just 150 years ago. On a cruise to Alaska, explore the Butchart Gardens, tour the pub scene and taste some of the local brews or sail the bay for a whale-watching adventure.

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Wrangell is a charming and scenic harbor known for its local fishing industry. It is not as bustling as larger ports in Alaska and maintains its historic charm and offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Explore its historic downtown and learn about the local culture and Native heritage while in Wrangell.

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#PrincessCruises Alaska Connection

Alaska cruise onboard experience.

Our award-winning North to Alaska program brings local personalities, culture and cuisine on board and ashore to immerse you in all things Alaska during your cruise to the Great Land.

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Alaska Seafood

Fresh and bountiful, like alaska itself.

Alaska's seafood is famous, and we bring the best to you with locally inspired dishes from the state’s best eateries. With Cook My Catch excursions, catch your own salmon or halibut with the help of a local expert, and in the evening our talented chefs will prepare your haul for your dinner — a Princess exclusive. From ship to shore, the best is at your fingertips on our Alaska cruises.

Meet Local Alaskans

Real alaska from local alaskans.

Alaskans are inviting people who love to share what makes their state unique. Watch lumberjacks in action, learn from Glacier Bay National Park rangers and craft with a Native totem pole carver. Or listen to harrowing Tales from the Deadliest Catch fishermen and climbers who have summited Denali during your Alaska cruise.

Unique Alaska Cruise Experiences

Great experiences from the great land.

Travel back in time and pan for gold like a prospector during the Gold Rush. Snuggle sled dog puppies in the ship's Piazza, or see the Northern Lights in the planetarium. At the Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge, explore our treehouse and enjoy unmatched views of Denali. Or savor tree-inspired bites at our very own Sappy Hour. Dive deeper into what makes the Great Land special on your cruise to Alaska.

Alaska Cruise Articles and Videos

Read about Alaska’s must-see attractions, signature cuisine, and how to prepare for a wild adventure into the heart of The Great Land.

Discover Alaska with Princess in 2023-2024

The best cruise line in Alaska just keeps getting better! From top-rated cruises that visit Glacier Bay National Park to scenic rail travel and exclusive Princess lodges, you will find a seamless Alaska experience with Princess.

Best Dishes to Try on Your Alaska Cruise

No one does seafood quite like Alaska—which is why we brought the best of the Great Land on board, so you can experience it all with Princess.

Top Alaska Cruise Destinations

From exploring Denali National Park to fishing for salmon in Anchorage, discover the top Alaska destinations on a Princess cruise.

Inside Passage Alaska Cruise

From exploring historic gold mines to venturing in the footsteps of early explorers, learn about Alaska’s Inside Passage and discover the wonders awaiting you.

Alaska Ports of Call

From the sweeping mountains of Juneau to the fish-bearing seas of Ketchikan, discover our Alaska cruise ports and set sail into the adventures that await you.

What to Pack for an Alaska Cruise

Check out our helpful checklist so that you know exactly what to pack for an Alaska cruise with Princess.

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Airplane to Ship Transfer

We get you where you need to go.

Let Princess pick you up from the airport and take you directly to your ship or hotel when you arrive, even if you didn't book your airfare through us. A uniformed Princess representative meets you at the airport after you've retrieved your luggage and transports you directly to your ship or hotel without you having to worry about the logistics of navigating a new city.

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Cruise Plus Hotel Packages

Stay longer and relax.

Extend your Alaska cruise vacation, and simplify your travel plans with a hotel stay at the beginning or end of your cruise. With a Cruise Plus Hotel Package, a Princess representative meets you at the airport and pier, transporting you to and from your hotel. The package includes the cost of your hotel stay, transportation, luggage handling and the services of the representative.

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Crown Princess

Cruise line Princess Cruises

• Sydney (NSW Australia)
• San Francisco (California)
• Brisbane (Queensland Australia)
• Fremantle (Perth, Western Australia)
• Auckland (New Zealand)

Crown Princess current position

Crown Princess current location is at North America West Coast (coordinates 31.66100 N / -117.62398 W) cruising at speed of 11.4 kn (21 km/h | 13 mph) en route to Ensenada. The AIS position was reported 3 minutes ago.

Current itinerary of Crown Princess

Crown Princess current cruise is 16 days, round-trip Hawaiian Islands . The itinerary starts on 04 Apr, 2024 and ends on 20 Apr, 2024 .

Specifications of Crown Princess

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Crown Princess Itineraries

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The 2006-built Crown Princess is the 7th Grand-class Princess Cruises ship, together with Caribbean , Diamond , Golden (Pacific Adventure) , Grand ,  Emerald , Ruby , Star (Pacific Encounter) and Sapphire .

The vessel (IMO number 9293399) is currently Bermuda- flagged (MMSI 310500000) and registered in Hamilton .

History - construction and ownership

Princess Cruises is a USA-based passenger shipping company headquartered in Beverly Hills CA. A former subsidiary of P&O Princess Cruises (1977-founded), in 2003, the company merged with Carnival Corporation - the world's largest cruise shipowner. Among Princess Cruise Lines Ltd's assets is the Caribbean private island resort Princess Cays (on Bahamas Eleuthera Island's southern end), located approx 80 km (50 mi) from Nassau .

The 3100-passenger ship Crown Princess aims to showcase everything which has come to define the cruise line. This is quintessential Princess with marquee facilities: Movies Under the Stars, a poolside big-screen theater represented on Caribbean Princess ship (and since nicked by just about everyone in the sphere); the bustling, 3-deck Piazza, a combination bakery, Internet cafe, wine/sushi/tapas bar and performance facility; the Sanctuary which is only for adults, a mostly shaded top-vessel retreat with thick, plush loungers, massage cabanas and a spa menu; and Princess' signature duo of specialty dining venues, the Crown Grill (steaks, chops and seafood) and Sabatini's (Italian multi-course repast).

Decks and Cabins

Most Crown Princess staterooms (1531 total, in 33 grades) are 170-ft2 balcony cabins (677). Almost 80% of the ship's outside accommodations have private step-out balconies. Wheelchair-accessible cabins are 31. The largest accommodations are the Balcony Suites (410 ft2 / 38 m2, with terrace sized 180 ft2 / 17 m2).

The boat has 18 decks , of which 15 are passenger-accessible and 9 with cabins.

Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks

Crown Princess features three dining rooms, all offering a tasteful, Caribbean-themed menu. Botticelli is for fixed-seating dining, while Michaelangelo and Da Vinci are for passengers who have chosen "Anytime Dining". Reservations are available but are not required. Da Vinci also welcomes guests for waiter-service breakfast and lunch. Rotating menu options include soups, appetizers, mains and desserts. There are also signature pasta and choices like Caesar salad and salmon. The healthy Lotus Spa selections are low in sodium and fat.

Cafe Caribe and Horizon Court look identical and are open all day long. The Horizon section serves as a lido buffet restaurant and features breakfast buffets. Lunch choices may include unusual dishes like peanut butter sandwiches and fried banana. 

Follows the complete list of Crown Princess restaurants and food bars.

• Michaelangelo Restaurant (ship's aft Dining Room; dinner only - offers “Anytime Dining” between 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.)
• Crown Grill (160-seat steakhouse/seafood restaurant, reservations recommended; on select days serves British Pub Lunch, complimentary)
• Da Vinci Restaurant (ship's forward Dining Room for Breakfast 7-9 a.m., Lunch 12-1:30 p.m., Afternoon Tea 3:30-4:30 p.m.; features “Anytime Dining” for Dinner between 5:30-8 p.m. or 8-10 p.m.)
• Botticelli Restaurant (dinner only aft Dining Room; with 2 fixed seatings at 6 p.m. or 8:15 p.m.)
• Sabatini’s Restaurant (Italian specialty restaurant; reservations recommended)
• Trident Grill & Prego Pizzeria (self-service, complimentary fast food bar)
• Horizon Court (self-service buffet restaurant, complimentary)
• Cafe Caribe (aft self-service buffet restaurant)
• Pizza & Ice Cream Bar (complimentary)

In April 2024 Princess Cruises announced that starting September 14th (2024) fleetwide would be introduced 3 distinct main dining/dinner table service options – Traditional, Reservable, and Walk-in Anytime. By the new program (introduced with Sun Princess) on each ship are allocated 3 separate dining rooms - one for Traditional dining (offering early and late dinner seating), one with Reservable times, and one for Walk-in Anytime (open-seating). The new options are integrated with the OceanNow service, allowing anything to be ordered anytime, and delivered anywhere onboard.

Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport

The Princess Crown Theater is the main venue on Crown Princess for comedy acts and production shows with a variety of music and selections appealing to a broad mix of ages. Each of the ship's venues has a different offering. Crooners feature music trivia contests and a pianist. Explorer's Lounge hosts events for everything from Wii sports tournaments to art auctions, plus comedy shows and magicians.

The Piazza offers various demonstrations, circus-lite acts and musical performances throughout the day.

Club Fusion is a part game show, part nightclub venue. Skywalker Nightclub, Princess' trademark, hosts the 70s-, 80s- and 90s-inspired nights and a few nights with a variety of modern music.

For low-key dancing, head to the Wheelhouse Bar, which hosts combos playing standards and soft rock.

Follows the complete list of Crown Princess lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens and adults.

• The Piazza Atrium (3-deck open floor area; features live performances entertainment and lobby Bar Piazza)
• Princess Fine Arts Gallery; Photo Gallery & Shop; Platinum Studio
• International Cafe (24-hour specialty coffee bar and patisserie); Escapes Travel Cafe (computer room)
• Vines Bar (wine/seafood/sushi bar)
• Library (with Internet stations); Internet Cafe (24-hour)
• Princess Crown Theatre (2-level musical and show productions; hosts workshops, seminars, game shows)
• Speakeasy Lounge & Bar (smoking lounge and sports bar)
• Calypso Cove Shop; Essence Shop; Meridian Bay Shop; Facets Shop
• Gatsby’s Casino
• Crooners Lounge & Bar (live music; also used for seminars); Adagio Lounge & Bar
• Explorers Lounge & Bar (disco/show lounge; hosts karaoke, comedy, game shows and art auctions)
• Wheelhouse Bar (piano bar during the day and an English pub nightly)
• Club Fusion Lounge (hosts dance classes and quizzes, after 7:30 p.m. becomes Disco & Nightclub)
• Outrigger Bar (poolside bar); Tradewinds Bar
• Crown’s Lotus Spa complex; Beauty Salon; Fitness Center (with Aerobics Studio)
• Hearts & Minds (Wedding Chapel)
• Movies Under the Stars (LED screen outdoor cinema)
• Video Games Arcade; Teen Center; Youth Center with Paddling Pool and outdoor playing areas
• The Sanctuary (adults-only sundeck/open-air area)
• Calypso Reef & Pool area; Neptune’s Reef & Pool area
• Jogging Track; Center Court (volleyball, basketball, European football); Shuffleboard; Princess Links mini-golf course
• Skywalkers Disco & Nightclub.

Itineraries

Crown Princess itinerary program is based on 3- and 4-day Baja Mexico and 7-day Mexican Riviera voyages departing roundtrip from homeport Long Beach-Los Angeles CA USA . In the summer, the ship sails in Alaska with departures from Seattle WA .

Due to the Coronavirus crisis, the Crown Princess ship was paused for 2+ years (March 2020 thru May 2022). Operations were scheduled to restart on May 7th (7-day Alaska from Seattle).

In September 2023 was announced that starting in October 2024, Crown Princess will be deployed year-round in Australia (replacing Coral Princess ) and homeported in Sydney NSW . Alternative departures are also offered from Fremantle-Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne and Adelaide. The itineraries visit destinations in Queensland and Southern Australia, as well as in New Zealand and the South Pacific Islands.

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• Caribbean Princess
• Coral Princess
• Diamond Princess
• Discovery Princess
• Emerald Princess
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• Island Princess
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• Regal Princess
• Royal Princess
• Ruby Princess
• Sapphire Princess
• Sky Princess
• Star Princess
• Sun Princess

Crown Princess Wiki

The Fincantieri Monfalcone -built Princess Cruises Crown ship is from the company's Grand-class series, with (same-designed) sisterships Emerald and Ruby , and also Pacific Dawn (now Ambassador Ambience) . The rest (similarly-designed) liners from this series are the  Caribbean , Diamond , Golden (now Pacific Adventure) , Grand , Sapphire , Star (now Pacific Encounter) .

Ship's christening ceremony was held on June 13, 2006, in Port NYC (New York USA) . Liner's godmother was Martha Stewart - US author, TV woman, successful business lady). On June 14 started the inaugural cruise (maiden voyage) from Port Canaveral (Florida USA) to the Caribbean ( Grand Turk , Ocho Rios Jamaica , Grand Cayman ).

The ship's Captain is Domenico Lubrano Lavadera.

World Cruise 2026

In November 2023, as part of its 2025-2026 Australian program, Princess Cruises announced the brand's longest-ever Around The World voyage scheduled for Crown Princess.

The 114-night/115-day itinerary is a roundtrip from Sydney NSW (departure May 10, 2026) and visits 48 destinations in 31 different countries on 6 continents.

The voyage is also available for booking as a 115-day roundtrip from Brisbane QLD (May 12th) and Auckland NZ (May 6th).

The itinerary includes two maiden ports (Alexandria Egypt and Patmos Island Greece) and three overnight port stays (NYC New York, Calao-Lima Peru, Quebec City).

Smaller segments are offered from Auckland to Dover (59 days), from Sydney to New York (77 days), from Sydney to Dover (55 days), from Brisbane to Dover (53 days), from Dover to Brisbane (62 days), from Dover to Sydney (60 days), from Dover to Auckland (56 days) and from New York to Sydney (38 days).

Crown Princess refurbishment 2018 review

The ship's last drydock was in 2022 (conducted at Vigor Shipyard in Portland OR ). The drydocking project included hull cleaning and coating/repainting, below-waterline hull works (steel, stabilizers, thrusters), plus minor hotel updates.

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

• 4 top-deck dining venues were renovated, enhanced and renamed (Salty Dog Grill, Slice, Coffee and Cones, The Mix).
• The Salty Dog Grill (former Trident Grill) offers Princess burgers (with 100% all-beef meat and onboard baked buns) and Street Tacos (with roasted sweet potato-green chile or grilled chipotle-lime chicken.
• Slice (former Prego Pizzeria) offers Neapolitan-style pizzas.
• Coffee and Cones (former Sundaes Ice Cream Bar) offers complimentary ice cream in cones, gourmet ice-cream sandwiches, fresh-brewed specialty coffee (by the company's new "New Grounds Crafted Coffee" program).
• Sabatini's restaurant was renamed to "Sabatini's Trattoria".
• Sun Deck's LED screen (at the outdoor theatre) was replaced with a bigger one.
• Horizon Court (buffet restaurant) was reupholstered.
• The Mix (former Mermaid's Tale) is a poolside bar with an upgraded menu.
• Club Class Mini-Suite is a new premium cabin category with exclusive dining and VIP amenities (new Club Class Dining, reserved dining area with an expanded menu, expedited seating, priority embarkation-disembarkation).

All cabins were upgraded with custom-made Princess Luxury Beds.

Camp Discovery Center (kids and teens facilities serving children ages 3-17) is created via a partnership with Discovery Channel as part of Princess Cruises "Discovery at Sea" onboard enrichment program.

The wellness complex (Lotus Spa and Fitness Center) received renovated and upgraded treatment rooms and beauty salon. The fitness received the latest indoor training equipment.

The Casino received new carpets, light fixtures, large TVs at its Bar.

Shops of Princess (onboard boutiques) were upgraded, and the Effy Fine Jewelry boutique was added.

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

Ocean Medallion (digital connectivity technology) was also installed.

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10 Night Alaska Inside Passage

from Vancouver, British Columbia

The June 13, 2023 cruise on the Crown Princess departs from Vancouver, British Columbia. On this 10 Night Alaska Inside Passage sailing, the ship will visit a total of 7 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Crown Princess sets sail on a Tuesday (June 13, 2023) and returns on a Friday (June 23, 2023).

The Crown Princess was built in 2006 and is amoung Princess's 17 ships in it's fleet. The Crown Princess is included in the cruise line's Grand Class. In the cruise ship stats below you'll find the Crown Princess vs all other Princess ships.

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Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

CRUISE ENDICOTT ARM & DAWES GLACIER

Alaska's capital city, Juneau, is located in Southeast Alaska. The Tongass Rain Forest climate provides Juneau with lush terrain and wildflowers. Visitors can find unparalleled glacier viewing from Tracy Arm Fjord, Mendenhall Glacier, the Juneau Icefield and Glacier Bay National Park, and outdoor enthusiasts will love Juneau's kayaking, dogsledding, rafting, biking, hiking and glacier hiking.

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Embark on an unforgettable Alaskan adventure aboard the magnificent Crown Princess. As a member of the prestigious Princess Cruises fleet, the Crown Princess stands as a testament to luxury and elegance. With a multitude of decks boasting meticulously designed plans, it accommodates a generous number of guests while ensuring ample space for relaxation and entertainment. The ship's expertly trained staff is dedicated to providing exceptional service, ensuring that every aspect of your journey exceeds expectations. At the heart of the vessel lies its main attraction, a stunning atrium, adorned with sparkling chandeliers and a grand staircase, setting the stage for an unforgettable voyage. Discover the wonders of the Last Frontier as Crown Princess set sail from San Francisco in style and comfort aboard this remarkable vessel.

Princess Cruises' Alaskan voyages typically span seven to fourteen days, showcasing some of Alaska's most breathtaking destinations. Ports of call include scenic towns such as Skagway, Juneau, and Ketchikan, while cruisers also have the chance to marvel at natural wonders like Glacier Bay and College Fjord. Numerous shore excursions are available, offering experiences such as dog sledding, wildlife viewing, and cultural tours. With Princess Cruises, every day of your Alaskan journey presents a new opportunity for exploration and adventure.

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Almost every Crown Princess cruise to Alaska includes a visit to a tidewater glacier, glaciers which flow into the ocean, often with powerful calving. The most popular destinations are Glacier Bay, Hubbard Glacier, Strait of Georgia, Tracy Arm. The cruises nearly all call at Ketchikan, Skagway or Juneau, with some rarer alternatives for Haines, Hoonah and Sitka. Find and plan your next 2024 Alaska cruise out of San Francisco, California; Seattle, Washington; Vancouver, British Columbia; Whittier, Alaska; with Crown Princess.

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Date: May 4, 2024

Ports of Call: San Francisco, Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, Victoria, San Francisco; View Itinerary

Date: May 15, 2024

Date: May 26, 2024

Ports of Call: San Francisco, Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Dawes Glacier, Victoria, San Francisco; View Itinerary

Date: June 6, 2024

Ports of Call: San Francisco, Icy Strait, Skagway, Dawes Glacier, Ketchikan, Prince Rupert, San Francisco; View Itinerary

Date: June 17, 2024

Ports of Call: San Francisco, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, Ketchikan, Prince Rupert, San Francisco; View Itinerary

Date: June 28, 2024

Ports of Call: San Francisco, Ketchikan, Sitka, Juneau, Dawes Glacier, Victoria, San Francisco; View Itinerary

Date: July 9, 2024

Ports of Call: San Francisco, Juneau, Haines, Glacier Bay, Ketchikan, Prince Rupert, San Francisco; View Itinerary

Date: July 31, 2024

Ports of Call: San Francisco, Ketchikan, Sitka, Haines, Dawes Glacier, Victoria, San Francisco; View Itinerary

Date: August 11, 2024

Date: August 22, 2024

Ports of Call: San Francisco, Skagway, Tracy Arm, Juneau, Ketchikan, Prince Rupert, San Francisco; View Itinerary

Date: September 2, 2024

Ports of Call: San Francisco, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, Sitka, Prince Rupert, San Francisco; View Itinerary

Date: September 13, 2024

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According to new 2024 Cruise Industry News Annual Report , the Alaska cruise market is expected to have a record-breaking season in 2024.

Following a strong season in 2023, the capacity for the region, which includes destinations in the United States and Canada, is set to increase by one percent.

Princess Cruises remains the leader in capacity in Alaska, with a total of seven ships sailing from four different homeports .

The Alaska fleet includes the 2022-built Discovery Princess, one of the newest and biggest vessels sailing for the Carnival Corporation-owned premium brand.

Sailing roundtrip from Seattle, the 3,660-guest ship is set to offer seven-night cruises to Alaska and Canada from early May to late September.

The regular itinerary of the Discovery Princess in the region includes visits to Victoria, Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway, as well as scenic cruising at Glacier Bay National Park.

The Majestic Princess, the Royal Princess, the Ruby Princess, the Crown Princess, the Sapphire Princess and the Grand Princess are also scheduled to sail in Alaska this summer.

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Built between 2018 and 2019, each of the vessels can accommodate up to 4,200 guests at double occupancy.

Royal Caribbean International is also deploying four ships in Alaska this summer. The lineup includes the two Quantum-Class vessels, the Quantum of the Seas and the Ovation of the Seas, which have capacity for 4,100 passengers.

Cruise Industry News ’ independent research also shows that Holland America Line, Celebrity Cruises, and Carnival Cruise Line will also be key players in the Alaska market for2024.

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Travel | tech layoffs jolt bay area economy with hundreds of new job cuts, travel | alaska is ready for another record-breaking cruise season.

Alaska is home to more than 30,000 grizzlies, but the state’s cruise industry is experiencing anything but a bear market as momentum of last year’s record-breaking season is expected to continue in 2024.

The most-visited Alaskan port, Juneau set a new mark a year ago with 1.65 million passengers descending on the capital city during cruise season, which generally runs from April to late October. That figure from the Juneau Chamber of Commerce is a Denali-sized jump of 30 percent compared to pre-pandemic 2019.

Coinciding with Alaska’s 65th anniversary of statehood, the upcoming cruise season appears to be just as robust, with 19 cruise lines sending 43 ships to the Last Frontier. Kicking things off for the second straight year is the 4,008-passenger Norwegian Bliss, which docked in rustic Skagway last week. With four mainstream-category ships homeported in either Seattle or Vancouver, Norwegian Cruise Line  has nearly 100 more after that.

Two competing companies have staked out even larger claims in this modern-day, maritime Alaskan gold rush. Holland America Line is sending seven premium-class ships for 141 total cruises. And at the top of the totem pole is Princess Cruises , which is celebrating its 55th year in these waters with seven premium ships sharing 158 departures.

Not counting grand voyages with itineraries so rich they make a visit to Alaska seem more like a pit stop, this cruise season will see more than 800 trips of mostly seven to 10 days starting or ending on this side of the Pacific. Where they’re all going is a destination rich in unparalleled wilderness, wildlife and native culture. In other words, bucket list stuff.

“Alaska is one of those places that draws you in and sets the hook right away,” said Kristi Switzer, destination marketing manager for Travel Juneau. “Visitors come for the otherworldly experience of being in the presence of glaciers and fjords, seeing whales and bears and finding the balance of Alaska Native cultural heritage with the rustic sophistication found in the capital city.”

Although Switzer recommends visits lasting several days instead of several hours, the city’s destination evangelist hopes that a partial day in Juneau and each major Alaskan cruise port will have 1.5 million passengers wanting more.

“This magical corner of the world has so much to offer beyond being a checkmark on people’s bucket lists,” she said.

Alaska is a checkmark for about three-quarters of all passengers headed there, according to the Alaska Tourism Industry Association, and the same can be said for two ships this season.

Starting with a six-day sail out of Vancouver on May 11, the namesake of Celebrity Cruises ’ popular Edge class will make its Alaskan debut with weeklong roundtrips from Seattle through Sept. 13. The 2,918-passenger vessel features a unique “outside-in” architecture that provides more floor-to-ceiling glass on the exterior and expanded outdoor spaces to soak up the Alaskan coastlines.

Edge will be joined by a pair of fleet mates for the season, albeit Summit’s seven-day roundtrips are turnarounds out of Anchorage or Vancouver, and Solstice’s weeklong jaunts are solely based in the British Columbian seaport. Celebrity, a premier-category cruise line has 57 departures to Alaska scheduled this year.

The other new recruit is Silver Nova, the youngest Silversea Cruises  ship in the luxury fleet to ever service Alaska. Capped at 728 guests, Silver Nova was launched last year and has the goods to do justice to a dreamlike place that captures the imagination of wilderness lovers and history buffs.

“Silver Nova is the ideal ship for Alaska cruising,” said company spokesman Brad Ball. “Her innovative design, which incorporates an unprecedented 4,000 square meters of glass, immerses guests into the incredible scenery of Alaska from virtually all venues and suites, with far-reaching views at every turn.”

The ship’s reimagined pool deck, which overlooks the water on her starboard side, and all-new outdoor venues — the Dusk Bar and the Marquee — allows unique openness to view spectacular Alaskan glaciers and wildlife. Those who want to experience an older and smaller Evolution-class Silversea vessel can book the Silver Muse, which also will sail mostly seven- to 14-day trips between Anchorage and Vancouver.

Because nearly every Alaskan cruise includes the staples — Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan, Inside Passage and Denali with a land add-on — some cruise lines like to shake things up with unique itineraries.

Holland America has a roundtrip that makes it easy to visit the 49th and 50th states without a long flight. A new “Glaciers & Volcanos: Alaska to Hawaii” cruise, part of the premium line’s Legendary Voyages collection of journeys from 25 to 59 days, departs on Aug. 31 from Seattle or Sept. 1 from Vancouver aboard the 1,916-passenger Westerdam. The nearly four-weeklong itinerary includes seldomly visited Kodiak and Dutch Harbor before heading down to the tropics to make four calls to three Hawaiian islands.

Seabourn  strives to offer a more tasteful Alaskan cruise and not only because it’s an ultra-luxury cruise line. “Caviar on the Ice” is a savory and swanky soiree on every Alaskan voyage, and when the 450-passenger Odyssey is in Sitka, a town originally built by Russian traders in the early 1800s, Seabourn guests can enjoy a culinary adventure that includes a scenic drive to a taproom for a sampling of local brews and a few eateries to try Siberian-rooted pelmeni dumplings and a hot dog made with caribou that the locals call “reindeer dawgs.” Sorry, vegetarians and friends of Santa, but Blitzen on a bun is da bomb.

Disney Cruise Line  is sending its 2,700-passenger Disney Wonder out of Vancouver for 15 week-long roundtrips, one five-day spin leaving on July 24 and an extended nine-day voyage on July 15.

Other cruise lines showing passengers a whale of a time in Alaska include Crystal, Cunard, Hurtigruten, Lindblad/National Geographic, Oceania, Ponant, Regent Seven Seas and Viking.

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By PurpleTraveller , July 12, 2023 in Princess Cruises

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It's been four long years since my last Princess cruise and review. We are an Australian couple in our late fifties and mid sixties who love to travel, usually for four to six weeks during our Australian winter. Our ideal trip is to combine a cruise with land travel and we usually don't do many organised shore excursions and prefer to DIY where possible. This trip started as a plan to visit friends who live near Seattle and ended up with an Alaskan cruise and two weeks travelling around south western Canada added to make a six week trip.

Even though the cruise was six weeks ago we have only just returned home and I now have time to write a review. This review will have our pre cruise time in Vancouver, the cruise and our post cruise time in Vancouver. 

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Yup, that makes two of us, will be on the Crown in Sept, an can't wait!!!

Tuesday May 30 - Departure Day

We live three hours west of Sydney so we caught the train to Sydney and stayed the night at a hotel near the airport before our morning flight. The annual Vivid Sydney Festival that runs from 26 May to 17 June this year was on so we decided to start our sightseeing early and go into the city to see the lights.

After enjoying the lights we caught the train to the airport where we had an early night so that we could be up early the next day.

The pictures are beautiful. We did an Australia/New Zealand cruisetour in 2016. Looking forward to your review.

29 minutes ago, cpcanuck said: I look forward to hearing your review! 

Thank you, I hope you enjoy it.

19 minutes ago, gottagoacruzn said: Yup, that makes two of us, will be on the Crown in Sept, an can't wait!!!

Oh, you will have a great time! I hope you enjoy the review.

1 minute ago, nasa1974 said: The pictures are beautiful. We did an Australia/New Zealand cruisetour in 2016. Looking forward to your review.

Thanks! I hope you had a great time in Australia and that you enjoy the review.

Wednesday May 31 - Flight Day

We flew out of Sydney on United Airlines to San Francisco on a 13 hour flight. After the joy of spending one and a half hours getting through US immigration we then flew on to Vancouver where we spent minutes getting through immigration. After collecting our luggage we hopped onto the SkyTrain which cost CAD9.00 each, to Waterfront station. Our hotel, the Days Inn Downtown, was just a short walk away. We checked in quickly and after dropping our bags in the room we headed to Canada Place. The Holland America Volendam was due to leave at 4.00pm and we had relatives sailing on her who we wanted to wave off. 

After watching her sail away we went for a walk to Gastown to see the gas clock. 

We also went to the IGA supermarket in Burrard Street to pick up supplies for the cruise. Dinner was at Mahoney's on the waterfront and then an early night was in order.

2 minutes ago, PurpleTraveller said:   Thanks! I hope you had a great time in Australia and that you enjoy the review.

Thursday June 1 - Vancouver

After a great night's sleep we had the included continental breakfast at the hotel and headed out into the sunshine. We wanted an easy day after our long flight the previous day so planned to walk to Stanley Park. It was lovely walking along the waterfront, watching the seaplanes take off and looking at the moored boats. 

We came across a large group of Canada Geese with their young.

As we walked along the waterfront we saw one of the horse drawn wagon tours starting.

We saw the totem poles.

And enjoyed the view of the city.

At the lighthouse we had the unexpected pleasure of seeing a seal playing in the water.

Thursday June 1 - Vancouver Part 2

As we walked along the waterfront there were lovely views across to the Lions Gate Bridge.

Further along we walked passed the "Girl in a Wetsuit" statue sitting on a rock.

We then walked on to the Empress of Japan figurehead. The figurehead is a replica from the SS Empress of Japan which sailed across the Pacific Ocean to Vancouver many times from 1891 to 1922. The original figurehead is now in the Vancouver Maritime Museum.

After a light lunch we walked to the Rose Garden.

We continued on to the Lost Lagoon and furth er on we ended up at English Bay Beach before walking back to the hotel. Dinner was at the Sala Thai restaurant on Bur rard Street.

Following along! Hope you had a great cruise!

20 minutes ago, Coral said: Following along! Hope you had a great cruise!

Yes thank you, we had a wonderful cruise! Thanks for following along!

Great to see you made it back on board.  Your reviews have always been insightful and helpful.  Looking forward to hearing about the rest of your trip.

10 hours ago, RLK33853 said: Great to see you made it back on board.  Your reviews have always been insightful and helpful.  Looking forward to hearing about the rest of your trip.   Ray

Thank you. Very pleased to have you along again and I hope you enjoy the review.

Friday June 2 - Embarkation Day

After breakfast we checked out of the hotel and walked about ten minutes to Canada Place and arrived at the cruise terminal at 10.15am. We had check-in group A for 10.30am. 

There were people everywhere and very little organisation. After walking down to the terminal entrance we joined the queue for luggage drop off. The "organisation" of the queue was shambolic. You joined the queue on the right side of the walkway along with passengers for a Royal Carribbean ship which was also leaving and once you made it to the head of the queue you then had to join the queue on the left side of the walkway by walking across the walkway. The person supposedly in control of the queue wasn't watching what was going on as people who were arriving were jumping the queue on the right side of the walkway and simply joining the queue of the left side of the walkway much to the ire of those who had been queuing for quite some time. To say it was chaotic would be an understatement.

Once you got to the front of the left hand side queue you then had to get in a lift and go down to the luggage drop off. Then you had to go to a different lift and go up to the hall to collect your medallion. After waiting for a while in the queue for our medallions, a worker decided to make the zigzag for the queue longer and cut off the frail elderly lady using a walker who was in front of us and told her to walk the extra loop of the queue. When she protested and asked if she could just stay where she was she was told to walk the extra distance. It was only when we chimed in and protested on her behalf that the worker begrudgingly allowed the frail elderly lady to stay where she was while we started the extra loop of the queue.

After collecting our medallions we then had to walk to another hall to go through security and then on to US Immigration. Next was the Boarding Hall where we were thankfully waved through the Platinum/Elite/Suite side and then queued to get on the ship. 

After one and a half hours we finally got on the ship at 11.45am. I met people later in the cruise that had taken more than two hours to get on the ship. I can honestly say that this was the worst, most disorganised and chaotic embarkation I have ever experienced.

However we were pleased to be on the ship and made our way to our cabin to drop off our hand luggage.

E631 is an Obstructed Oceanview cabin located on the starboard side at the aft. We were pleased with the view from the window and liked the layout of the  cabin.

7 minutes ago, PurpleTraveller said: Friday June 2 - Embarkation Day   After breakfast we checked out of the hotel and walked about ten minutes to Canada Place and arrived at the cruise terminal at 10.15am. We had check-in group A for 10.30am.    There were people everywhere and very little organisation. After walking down to the terminal entrance we joined the queue for luggage drop off. The "organisation" of the queue was shambolic. You joined the queue on the right side of the walkway along with passengers for a Royal Carribbean ship which was also leaving and once you made it to the head of the queue you then had to join the queue on the left side of the walkway by walking across the walkway. The person supposedly in control of the queue wasn't watching what was going on as people who were arriving were jumping the queue on the right side of the walkway and simply joining the queue of the left side of the walkway much to the ire of those who had been queuing for quite some time. To say it was chaotic would be an understatement.   Once you got to the front of the left hand side queue you then had to get in a lift and go down to the luggage drop off. Then you had to go to a different lift and go up to the hall to collect your medallion. After waiting for a while in the queue for our medallions, a worker decided to make the zigzag for the queue longer and cut off the frail elderly lady using a walker who was in front of us and told her to walk the extra loop of the queue. When she protested and asked if she could just stay where she was she was told to walk the extra distance. It was only when we chimed in and protested on her behalf that the worker begrudgingly allowed the frail elderly lady to stay where she was while we started the extra loop of the queue.   After collecting our medallions we then had to walk to another hall to go through security and then on to US Immigration. Next was the Boarding Hall where we were thankfully waved through the Platinum/Elite/Suite side and then queued to get on the ship.    After one and a half hours we finally got on the ship at 11.45am. I met people later in the cruise that had taken more than two hours to get on the ship. I can honestly say that this was the worst, most disorganised and chaotic embarkation I have ever experienced.   However we were pleased to be on the ship and made our way to our cabin to drop off our hand luggage.   E631 is an Obstructed Oceanview cabin located on the starboard side at the aft. We were pleased with the view from the window and liked the layout of the  cabin.        

The mattress looks worn out in your cabin photo. How was it for sleep?

32 minutes ago, Teechur said: The mattress looks worn out in your cabin photo. How was it for sleep?

Yes they were worn out and quite uncomfortable despite a mattress topper. This was our eleventh Princess cruise and we have previously had very comfortable beds but this one was not comfortable to sleep on. There were large sags in the middle of each mattress and a large hump in the middle of the bed where the two mattresses met. We mentioned it to our steward and also in our post cruise survey. The mattresses should have been changed long ago!

14 minutes ago, PurpleTraveller said:   Yes they were worn out and quite uncomfortable despite a mattress topper. This was our eleventh Princess cruise and we have previously had very comfortable beds but this one was not comfortable to sleep on. There were large sags in the middle of each mattress and a large hump in the middle of the bed where the two mattresses met. We mentioned it to our steward and also in our post cruise survey. The mattresses should have been changed long ago!  

Ours was too in November.  They 

need to replace those mattresses.

4 minutes ago, PacnGoNow said: Ours was too in November.  They  need to replace those mattresses.      

I agree! Were you on Crown Princess or another ship?

27 minutes ago, PurpleTraveller said:   Yes they were worn out and quite uncomfortable despite a mattress topper. This was our eleventh Princess cruise and we have previously had very comfortable beds but this one was not comfortable to sleep on. There were large sags in the middle of each mattress and a large hump in the middle of the bed where the two mattresses met. We mentioned it to our steward and also in our post cruise survey. The mattresses should have been changed long ago!  

I was in E721 (I think) in May and my mattress was horrible.

29 minutes ago, PurpleTraveller said:   Yes they were worn out and quite uncomfortable despite a mattress topper. This was our eleventh Princess cruise and we have previously had very comfortable beds but this one was not comfortable to sleep on. There were large sags in the middle of each mattress and a large hump in the middle of the bed where the two mattresses met. We mentioned it to our steward and also in our post cruise survey. The mattresses should have been changed long ago!  

We went around South America on the Crown in 2017. The mattresses probably haven't been changed since then.

11 minutes ago, Coral said: I was in E721 (I think) in May and my mattress was horrible.

That's too bad...it seems like the Emerald Deck mattresses have not been replaced. We are on the Emerald Deck on the Crown in November so not looking forward to sleeping on those... 😐

18 minutes ago, PurpleTraveller said:   I agree! Were you on Crown Princess or another ship?

Crown on Caribe deck balcony.  One side was worn down.  I don’t know why I didn’t ask for a topper or a replacement mattress.  Crazy 😳

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