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Princess Cruises
Mid-range to higher fares, with more attention to dining and service. Tiers are Cruise Pitta's own grouping, not an official classification.
Princess Cruises began in California and is now a premium cruise line under Carnival Corporation. Its 2026 fleet has 17 ships, with its largest ships featuring the MedallionClass experience. Alaska is a major strength, combining scenic cruising with land tours; in 2026 it will operate 8 ships and about 180 departures, the largest scale in the company's history. Japan's season, with Yokohama as a base and about 50 departures from 2 months through 11 months, is also the company's largest. MedallionClass enables boarding, cabin access, dining reservations, and onboard location services through a smartphone. Sun Princess entered service in 2024, and Star Princess, launching in August 2025, is the company's largest ship at 17 decks and about 8,000 GT, using dual-fuel LNG technology and featuring the glass-enclosed Dome. Japanese-language support centers on Diamond Princess and Japan-focused cruises; on other routes, English is generally the primary language.
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Princess CruisesLargeMajestic Princess
Routes: 5From approx. ¥27,500 per night
Royal class · Built 2017The third Royal-class ship, originally built for the Asian market, features distinctive interiors including a three-deck atrium and a piazzetta. It entered dry dock in Palermo in 2025. In summer 2026, it will operate British Isles and Norwegian itineraries from Southampton, then enter its South America and Antarctic Peninsula season, including departures from Buenos Aires, from November 2026 through early 2027. With voyages lasting 15 to 33 days at its core, it is suited to travelers seeking long itineraries and remote destinations.
FamilyAdultsLuxuryFirst time3,560 guestsNorthern Europe & Fjords, South America & AntarcticaDetails
Itineraries
Fares are indicative, per person. See each itinerary for conditions, sources, and verification dates.
Mediterranean
Caribbean & Bahamas
Alaska
Japan & Asia
Northern Europe & Fjords
Southeast Asia
Mexican Riviera & West Coast
Hawaii
Sources
- Officialprincess.com
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- Secondary sourceprincesscruisesblog.com
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