Cruise News – Princess Cruises

Princess Cruises Earns Prestigious 2026 International Five Star Diamond Award For Makoto Ocean And The Butcher’s Block by Dario

Princess Cruises, a world leader in premium cruising, announced that two of its standout specialty dining venues, Makoto Ocean and The Butcher’s Block by Dario, have been honored with the prestigious 2026 International Five Star Diamond Award, recognizing excellence in culinary innovation, quality and service. The International Five Star Diamond Read more

By Andy Parrett, ago

Princess Cruises Star Princess Named To Condé Nast Traveler’s Prestigious 2026 Hot List

Princess Cruises has announced that Star Princess has been named to Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Hot List, a highly regarded annual selection recognizing the best new and newly transformed travel experiences around the world. Celebrating its 30th edition, the Condé Nast Traveler Hot List is curated by the publication’s global editorial team and Read more

By Andy Parrett, ago

Princess Cruises’ Newest Ship, Star Princess, Makes Historic First Transit Of The Panama Canal

Princess Cruises, one of the world’s most iconic cruise brands, celebrated a major milestone as its newest ship, Star Princess, completed its first-ever transit of the Panama Canal.  As Star Princess made her way through one of the world’s greatest engineering marvels, guests onboard experienced a front-row seat to the intricate lock Read more

By Andy Parrett, ago

Princess Cruises Announces Voyager Class New Build Order

Princess Cruises, a leading global cruise line of Carnival Corporation & plc, the world’s largest leisure travel company, today announced three new shipbuilding agreements with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri to build three new cruise ships on a next-generation platform designed to further enhance the line’s already world-class vacation experience for its guests. The Read more

By Andy Parrett, ago

Princess Cruises’ Star Princess Earns 2026 Women’s Health Travel Award Winner For Best Mind Body Escape

Princess Cruises has announced that Star Princess has been recognized as a 2026 Women’s Health Travel Award Winner. The honour recognizes Star Princess in the “Best Cruises for a Mind-Body Escape” category for delivering exceptional wellness experiences at sea. Selected by the editors of Women’s Health following firsthand reporting and on-site evaluation, Star Read more

By Andy Parrett, ago

Princess Cruises Celebrates National Margarita Day By Breaking The Guinness World Records Title For Most Margaritas Sold In 8 Hours

Princess Cruises raised a salted-rim glass to National Margarita Day in record-breaking style, breaking a new Guinness World Records™ title for the Most Margaritas Sold in 8 Hours. The celebration aboard Regal Princess sold 3,410 handcrafted 24K Margaritas featuring Pantalones Organic Blanco Tequila, surpassing the previously held record of 2,728.  Read more

By Andy Parrett, ago

Princess Cruises Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary With Voyages To The Nation’s Most Spectacular Shores

As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, Princess Cruises invites guests to sail from sea to shining sea with commemorative voyages exploring some of the country’s most breathtaking coastlines. From The Great Land of Alaska’s glacier-carved wilderness and Hawaii’s volcanic islands to the historic charm of New Read more

By Andy Parrett, ago

Diamond Princess Introduces New Specialty Dining Experiences

Princess Cruises’ Diamond Princess, at 115,875 tons and accommodating 2,670 guests, added two specialty dining venues – Makoto Ocean and Princess’ signature, guest‑favorite steakhouse Crown Grill, further elevating the onboard culinary experience. Reservations are now available for all sailings. Makoto OceanMakoto Ocean, which premiered onboard Sun Princess and Star Princess, Read more

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Princess Cruises Ends 2025 With Celebrated Global Awards

Princess Cruises, the world’s most iconic premium cruise line, closed out 2025 with an extraordinary collection of prestigious travel awards, celebrating excellence in ship design, culinary innovation, destination leadership, guest experience, and beyond. Throughout the year, Princess Cruises earned top honors from leading travel publications, reader-voted awards programs, and industry Read more

By Andy Parrett, ago

Princess Cruises’ Crown Princess Returns From Drydock Featuring Popular O’Malley’s Irish Pub, Redesigned Casino, And Fresh Enhancements

Following a drydock in Singapore, Princess Cruises’ Crown Princess has set sail, unveiling exciting new guest experiences, including the addition of O’Malley’s Irish Pub and a redesigned Gatsby’s Casino. The 113,561-ton ship, carrying 3,080 guests, also underwent general refurbishments and the addition of a new EFFY Lounge, alongside the transformation Read more

By Andy Parrett, ago

Princess Cruises’ Discovery Princess Named “Coolest Way To See Alaska” In The Good Housekeeping 2026 Travel Awards

Princess Cruises is proud to announce that Discovery Princess has been named “Coolest Way To See Alaska” in the Good Housekeeping 2026 Travel Awards. This prestigious recognition reinforces Princess Cruises’ leadership in delivering extraordinary, memory-making vacations. The Good Housekeeping Travel Awards spotlight destinations and experiences that deliver extraordinary value, quality, Read more

By Andy Parrett, ago

Princess Cruises’ Newest Star Princess To “Sail” Down Colorado Boulevard In America’s New Year Celebration at The Rose Parade On January 1, 2026

Princess Cruises will ring in the new year with a spectacular “cruise” down Colorado Boulevard as a larger-than-life floral replica of its newest ship, Star Princess, “sets sail” in the world-famous Rose Parade presented by Honda, on January 1, 2026, in Pasadena, Calif. Designed to capture the awe and wonder Read more

By Andy Parrett, ago
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