For Princess Cruises 2012 will be their best Europe cruise season yet! With eight ships and 57 unique cruise itineraryes you'll see more of Europe than ever with Princess Cruises. Travel onboard the Ruby Princess for a Grand Mediterranean cruise or visit Scandinavia & Russia with Emerald Princess or take an extended holiday with one of our fabulous European Cruisetours!
Far away from the daily grind, there is Europe where the outside world ceases to exist. There, you'll relive history in legendary cities like St. Petersburg. And fall in love with the dramatic beauty of Venice. You'll be charmed by Parisian culture. And bask in the warmth of Greece. In places like these, a vacation becomes much more than a break from the routine. It becomes a complete escape.
At Princess Cruises, our goal is to ensure your vacation is all you imagined it to be and more. Which is why everything from our ships to our service, is designed with you in mind. Princess was recently voted Best Cruise Line in Europe by the experts travel agents who read Travel Weekly. Come aboard and you'll agree, we are the perfect travel companion for your voyage.
Eight Ships To Choose From in 2012
A Princess ship is more than your home away from home - it's a floating retreat filled with entertaining, engaging options for enjoying each and every hour. Choose to settle in on a deck lounge by our sparkling freshwater pools, or fill your schedule with wonderful activities. Best of all, how you spend your day is up to no one but you.
An Affordable Balcony Stateroom
What coule be better than your own personal balcony from which to sit back and watch the world pass by? Princess pioneered the affordable balcony, and you'll find an array of these enticing staterooms on every ship in Europe.
The Sanctuary
Leave stress at the door when you enter The Sanctuary, our blissful signature haven just for adults. Enjoy a soothing massage, recline in a lounge chair with headphones and let our Serenity Stewards serve you spa fare and refreshing fruit drinks.
Princess Service
Our credo is Courtesy, Respect, Unfailing In Service Excellence-C.R.U.I.S.E. From your stateroom steward who warmly greets you by name, to your evening waiter who remembers your favorite dish, Princess service is simply unparalleled.
Three Amazing Regions, Infinite Possibilities
Escape with Princess Cruises to Europe. We offer the widest range of itineraries and every one is a fantastic voyage. Step aboard and you'll be transported in style to the Mediterranean and Greek Isles, Scandinavia, and Russia, or Western Europe.
Mediterranean, Greek Isles and Holy Land
Popular favorites return, with voyages on large and small ships. And for 2011, most 12-day itineraries now feature an overnight call in unforgettable cities such as Venice, Alexandria and Istanbul.
Scandinavia, Russia and Norwegian Fjords
Emerald Princess returns to the Baltic region for a new 11-day itinerary sailing roundtrip out of Copenhagen. Each of our 11-day sailings in the Baltic features our incredible 2-Day Experience in St. Petersburg.
British Isles, Iceland and Greenland
Ranging from 7-day Interludes to four-week Grand Adventures - with destinations as diverse as Scotland, Iceland and Greenland - these voyages have something for every taste.
Land & Sea Vacations
Add a land tour to your cruise to see Europe's Imperial Treasures, Ireland's Ring of Kerry or Italy's classic cities. View these Europe Cruisetour packages!
Onboard Dining
Whether you feel like a multi-course meal in a formal fining room or hand-tossed Naples-style pizza by the pool, Princess Cruises obliges your every mood. From elegant specialty restaurants to themed buffets on deck, the variety of venuces and dining options is certainto satisfy no matter the time of day.
- Anytime Dining
Choose your dining style whether you prefer to dine alone of with new-found friends, between 5:30pm and 10pm. You'll enjoy the excellent service Princess is known for, and have a more flexible dining experience.
- Traditional Dining
Have dinner with your friends and family at the same time each night, either 6:15pm or 8:30pm. Traditional Fixed Seating offers award-winning Princess cuisine and attentive service provided by the same waiter throughout your cruise.
Freshly grilled burgers, a 24-hour buffet, panins at the International Cafe, wine and sushi at Vines - a selection of casual options abound on each ship.
Our renowned Italian restaurant presents a fabulous dinner that will transport you to Italy, served in a procession of authentic courses.
Another of our popular specialty restaurants, Crown Grill offers steaks and seafood cooked to your liking in a polished, sophisticated ambience.
Onboard Activities
Every day is a blank slate on a Princess cruise. There are so many things to do, from taking a yoga class to participating in an art auction. But, the most thrilling activity of all may be total inactivity - the chance to do absolutely nothing whatsoever for as long as you want.
There are plenty of health and fitness options onboard. You might take Pilates, swim laps, or hit the gym. For those who love to learn, there's the Princess ScholarShip@Sea program with lectures on Italian cooking, digital travel photography, pottery and more.
If you need a little retail therapy, you can shop in one of out duty-free boutiques. And for those days when you're in dire need of downtime, you can retreat to the Lotus Spa for a soothing facial or massage. Exclusively on Princess, this world-class spa is the perfect place to relax your mind and body.
What are you in the mood for today?
Imagine days filled with enrichment courses, lectures, art auctions, shopping and activities, and nights that unfold with enticing options ranging from lavish musicals to movies by the pool. On a Princess ship, you'll be able to choose from all this and much more.
- Movies Under the Stars
A Princess original - enjoy feature films, concerts, sporting events and other entertainment on a giant screen poolside with a drink and a complimentary bag of popcorn.
- The Lotus Spa
Have a massage, facial or other treatment at our relaxing spa, or get a workout in the state-of-the-art fitness center.
- Princess ScholarShip@Sea
Attend courses ranging from scrapbooking, ceramics and cooking to wine tasting, ship navigation and art history.
- Musical productions
Head to the Princess Theater for an extravagant musical production, performances by comedians and magicians and much more.
- Bars and Lounges
Live music and other entertainment can be found each evening in bars and lounges throughout the ship.
- Casino
Games of chance worthy of Las Vegas beckon in the Princess Casino, including blackjack, roulette, craps and, of course, slot machines.
Princess Fun Zone - Grown-ups Not Required
With Princess Cruises, young kids and teens have their own kind of fun and their own place to hang out. Our youth and teen centers are fully equipped with everything from the latest video games and movies, to splash pools, ping-pong tables, jukeboxes and game tables. Princess Pelicans (ages 3-7), Princess Pirateers (ages 8-12) and Off Limits (ages 13-17) will keep your kids busy while you have that romantic dinner for two or just need a little spa time.
Princess Access
A Princess cruise is a complete escape for all passengers, including those with disabilities. Every Princess ship has a wheelchair accessible staterooms, All in One Kits including TTY, Assistive Listening Devices and Braille signage. We also welcome service animals. Visit our website, call a Princess cruise consultant or ask your travel agent for complete information on facilities and services. And don't hesitate to tell us how we can make your Princess cruise more accessible for you.
