About Princess

Princess Cruises catapulted to stardom in 1977 when Pacific Princess was cast in the lead role on a new television show called "The Love Boat." The weekly series, which introduced millions of viewers to the idea of a seagoing vacation, was an instant hit, fueling our company’s, and the cruise industry’s, dramatic expansion.

It all began more than 50 years ago with a cruise to Mexico and a single ship — Princess Patricia®. Today, we take our guests to the world's greatest cruise destinations onboard 15 magnificent cruise ships while introducing them to new experiences they will never forget.

Since our founding in 1965, Princess Cruises has led the way with new and exciting innovations that delight our guests. In fact, a number of Princess creations have been adopted by the entire cruise industry.

We’re proud of our many cutting-edge contributions including affordable private balconies on outside staterooms, onboard activities, and an array of culinary experiences such as 24-hour dining, specialty venues, local flavors, and our Chef’s Table. Princess ships also debuted Movies Under the Stars® poolside theaters, The Sanctuary oasis just for adults, and Tie the Knot weddings at sea. Regal Princess® and Royal Princess® launched features such as the over-water Seawalk®, the Princess Live! television studio, and a special Chef’s Table Lumiere that surrounds diners in a curtain of light.

The safety and security of our guests and crew is our top priority. We meet, and often exceed, U.S. and international regulations that govern our operations as we sail the world’s seas. Our officers undergo extensive training, including exacting instruction at our corporate parent’s Center for Simulator Maritime Training in Almere, Netherlands.

All of our onboard medical facilities meet or surpass standards established by the American College of Emergency Physicians. We are inspected regularly by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as part of its Vessel Sanitation Program.

We’re equally passionate about the environment. Princess has invested millions of dollars in state-of-the-art technology and equipment to protect the oceans, marine life, and air—and each of our ships has an Environmental Officer on board. We meet the strictest regulations set forth by the International Maritime Organization and the U.S. Coast Guard. Princess pioneered the use of shore power in port, which lets us turn off our engines and plug into power supplies on land. And our next class of ships will be powered by eco-friendly liquefied natural gas (LNG)!