Europe - the classic destination
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.
Princess Cruises - The Consummate Host
At Princess, 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.
Big Ship Choice, Small Ship Feel
Princess has the only big ships in Europe with the intimate ambience of smaller ships. We offer an incredible array of onboard activities, from our ScholarShip@Sea enrichment series to the unique Lotus Spa. Plus, spectacular evening entertainment in multiple venues. And due to our revolutionary ship design, you can enjoy any of these remarkable amenities without ever feeling overwhelmed by a crowd.
Anytime Dining
Only Princess offers the choice of flexible Anytime Dining or Traditional Fixed Seating. So you can savor delicious cuisine when, where, and with whom you want. Our guests can also enjoy up to five distinctive dining options on our Grand Class ships, including Sabatini's, our Italian trattoria, and the refined Sterling Steakhouse. Room service is complimentary 24 hours a day.
Affordable Balconies
A balcony offers a stunning and memorable way to capture europe 's most magnificent views. With over 700 balcony staterooms on our Grand Class ships, Princess offers more balconies than any other cruise line.
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.
The Mediterranean & Greek Isles
There's no denying the allure of the idyllic Greek Isles of Mykonos and Santorini, or the sun-baked coastlines of Spain, Italy, and France. These destinations and more are yours for the asking with ports of call in cities such as Athens, Barcelona, Venice, and Monte Carlo. We also visit the new hot spot of the Adriatic Coast, Dubvovnik.
Unique to Princess, extraordinary in every way - Personal Choice Dining
Our chefs are true culinary artists who insist on serving the very finest cuisine. There menus are inventive and selections change with every meal, every day. The service is impeccable. The proof? Our entire fleet has been inducted into the prestigious Chaine des Rotisseurs gastronomic society. And Princess is the only cruise line to offer a choice of either Traditional Fixed Seating or Anytime Dining. Try Ultimate Balcony Dining for an elegant breakfast or dinner served in the privacy of your balcony stateroom.
Traditional Dining
Have dinner with your friends and family at the same time each night, either 6:30pm or 8:30pm. Traditional Fixed Seating offers award-winning Princess cuisine and attentive service provided by the same waiter throughout your cruise.
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.
Specialty Dining
Princess also offers a choice of distinctive upscale specialty dining options. Reservations are suggested for these popular restaurants. And because they are a special treat, a cover charge will apply per person.
Sterling Steakhouse - Experience a more refined approach to the traditional steakhouse with New York Steak, Porterhouse and even Prime Rib carving station.
Sabatini's Trattoria - This authentic Italian trattoria is as rich in atmosphere as it is in flavor. Indulge in your favorite Italian fare and top it off with a rich tiramisu for dessert. Open every evening and on sea days for lunch.
Casual Dining
Feel like something quick? Want to enjoy a more spontaneous dinner? Lunch near the pool? You'll still find high quality food at these more casual restaurants.
24-hour Buffet - A buffet-style restaurant with a tantalizing selection to satisfy the most discriminating palate at any time.
Late Night Bistro - Full service bistro menu where you can enjoy a meal until 4:00am
Wine & Caviar Bar - Sample one of the world's finest delicacies like caviar along with an assortment of fine hand-picked wines.
Patisserie - Indulge in a pastry, gourmet coffee, cappuccino or latte.
Pizzeria - Wait until you taste this classic treat, 100% homemade, Princess-style.
Burger & Hotdog Grill - The all-American favorite, located poolside.
Ice-cream Bar - Choose from our menu or make your own creation. A real hit with kids.
24 - Hour Room Service - We offer complimentary room service in your stateroom.
Do it all one day - do nothing the next
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.
Here are just a few of the daytime activities onboard a Princess Cruise:
- State-of-the-art gymnasiums
- Fitness and sports programs
- Lotus Spa
- Pool games
- ScholarShip@Sea Program
- Duty-free boutiques
- Internet cafe
- Onboard art auctions
- Quiz and game shows
- Digital photography services
- Wedding chapel
- Computerized golf center and putting green
- Swim-against-the-current lap pool
Princess Fun Zone - grown-ups not required
With Princess, 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)
Our youngest cruisers are entertained from morning to night with activities like arts and crafts, kids' karaoke, shipboard Olympics, kids' dinner night, galley tours, videos and cartoons, backstage tours, pizza parties, pajama party night, and t-shirt coloring.
Princess Pirateers (ages 8-12)
Pirateers are also busy with non-stop activities such as arts and crafts, kids' karaoke, sports tournaments, bridge-tours, shipboard Olympics, video and cartoons, scavenger hunts, edutainment, and more.
off limits (ages 13-17)
The teen center is packed with video games, movies, giant screen TV's, card games, board games, ping-pong tables, and jukeboxes. On Grand Princess and Golden Princess, teens have a separate Jacuzzi and sun deck made just for them.
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.
