Princess is for travelers who want a relaxed, polished cruise with good food, strong itineraries, and plenty for couples without the mega-ship chaos.
TRAVELER FIT
Is Princess Cruises right for you?
Solo travelers
6/10
Pleasant but rarely optimized for solo pricing.
PRODestination programming, enrichment, and double cruise credits can reward repeat solo guests.
CONLimited solo cabins and a couples-heavy demographic reduce both value and built-in community.
Families
7/10
Better for multigenerational families than thrill-seeking children.
PROKids clubs, movies, Alaska expertise, and manageable ships suit grandparents traveling with children.
CONFewer marquee attractions than Royal, Carnival, Disney, or MSC.
Couples
9/10
An easy, romantic premium fit.
PROAdult-friendly pools, Movies Under the Stars, destination depth, and traditional service work naturally for couples.
CONEvening entertainment can feel conventional rather than cutting-edge.
THE COMPANY
About Princess Cruises
OWNED BYCarnival Corporation
KNOWN FORAlaska, Caribbean, Europe, the California coast, Hawaii, and longer world and repositioning voyages.
Brand and ownership
Princess is a premium Carnival Corporation brand
Its sister lines include AIDA Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises, and Seabourn
What it feels like onboard
Princess is relaxed and polished, with good food, Movies Under the Stars, live music, and a strong couples focus
It is quieter than a family mega-ship but not stuffy
Fares and inclusions
The base fare covers the cabin, main dining, buffet, entertainment, and pools
Princess Plus and Premier bundle drinks, Wi-Fi, gratuities, and selected extras
Where the line sails
Princess is especially strong in Alaska, where it also runs lodges and land tours
The line also sails the Caribbean, Europe, California, Japan, Australia, and world cruises
CRUISE LOYALTY
Captain’s Circle
Princess awards status by either completed cruises or cruise days, whichever reaches a tier first. Solo occupancy and full-suite bookings can earn double cruise credits, but not double days.
How you earn
Captain’s Circle tracks both completed cruises and cruise days; you qualify when either measure reaches the threshold.
A qualifying full-suite booking or eligible solo occupancy earns two cruise credits for that voyage, but cruise days are still the actual days sailed.
Status is cumulative and separate from Princess Players Club casino offers and Princess credit-card rewards.
Status levels and benefits
Gold
After the first cruise
Member pricing, recognition, and launch-day benefits.
Member pricing, loyalty communications, onboard recognition, and an entry benefit package.
Ruby
3 cruises or 30 days
Adds Princess Platinum Vacation Protection upgrade and onboard discounts.
Adds upgraded recognition and stronger Princess Vacation Protection pricing where available.
Platinum
5 cruises or 50 days
Priority check-in, internet package discounts, and preferred access.
Adds priority embarkation, internet-package savings, and Platinum/Elite lounge access on qualifying sailings.
Elite
15 cruises or 150 days
Priority tender and disembarkation, laundry and cleaning, minibar setup, and enhanced cabin amenities.
Adds a complimentary mini-bar setup, laundry and dry cleaning, priority tender/disembarkation, canapés, afternoon tea, and shoe-polishing services under current terms.
CASINO REWARDS
Princess Players Club
Enroll or identify yourself with the Medallion room card before every slot session and ask the dealer to rate every table session. Unrated play usually earns nothing.
Casino rating is based on theoretical play—the game, amount wagered, pace or hands, and time played—not simply how much cash you brought or whether you won.
Princess Players Club records machine and table activity and uses it for onboard comps and targeted Hearts, VIP, or Prestige offers; these offer labels are not a public lifetime status ladder.
How recognition works
Personalized recognition
No stable public tier chart is published.
Benefits may include FreePlay, drinks while playing, specialty dining, stateroom discounts or complimentary cabins, tournaments, and hosted casino events.
The host may apply earned comps to eligible onboard charges or issue FreePlay, but the method varies by sailing.
Future offers are targeted and may include discounted or complimentary cabins, tournaments, drinks while playing, or hosted events.
Taxes, port expenses, deposits, companion fares, and blackout rules can still apply to a complimentary-cabin offer.