Everything CruiseEnthusiast Daily has published on Princess Cruises — 8 daily briefings from July 29, 2026 to October 31, 2026, newest first.
What to know about Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises sits in the premium tier of Carnival Corporation's brand portfolio, positioned between the contemporary lines and true luxury. Its defining asset is a long-established Alaska operation that pairs sailings with company-owned wilderness lodges and rail transfers, letting it sell land-and-sea cruisetours that most competitors cannot match.
The line's OceanMedallion — a wearable device replacing the keycard for boarding, cabin access, payments and ordering — is fitted fleetwide and underpins much of the onboard product. The newest Sphere-class ships are the largest Princess has operated, while the Royal and Grand classes still handle the bulk of the worldwide schedule.
All Princess Cruises coverage
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Sun Princess route swap, UnCruise 2028, and today’s big cruise watch
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MSC 2027–28 Europe Plan, Princess Alaska 2028 Window & RCG Schedule Shifts
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Princess Cruises: frequently asked questions
What is MedallionClass?
It is Princess's wearable token that replaces the traditional cruise card. It unlocks your cabin as you approach, handles boarding and onboard purchases, locates your travelling party and lets you order food and drinks to wherever you are on the ship. It is standard across the fleet rather than an upgrade.
What is a Princess cruisetour?
A cruisetour combines an Alaska sailing with several nights on land, typically travelling by rail into the interior and staying at Princess-operated wilderness lodges near Denali. It is sold as one booking, which is why cancellations or routing changes on these itineraries are more disruptive than a normal port swap.
How does Princess differ from Holland America?
Both are premium Carnival Corporation brands with overlapping Alaska programmes. Princess runs larger ships with more onboard technology and a slightly broader age range; Holland America runs smaller, more traditional ships with a stronger emphasis on longer, destination-dense itineraries.
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