0208 248 2355
Questions about your booking? Contact Us
Login
Your escort to a world of dazzling amenities, sublime dining options and exotic destinations
Enjoy sweeping views of the world while sailing on Crown Princess. From her nearly 900 balconies to the breathtaking three-story Atrium, you'll discover a relaxing atmosphere filled with an array of world class entertainment and dining options that will greet you each day when you return from making fascinating discoveries ashore.
Great cruise, but some work needs to be done. First, the princess plus package was great, yes drinks but also great wifi, and ocean now (food and drinks delivered to you and ordered on your phone), as well as casual dining, specialty deserts and coffees. I have always hated paying for a "drinks package" as it's so pricy if your bunk mate doesn't drink but you still have to buy the drinks package for both. Combining it to make it a package (Princess Plus) makes the whole trip a breeze, and more value. Awesome. The "medallion" room key/tracker was a great idea as I could track shipmates (if they allowed) get drinks delivered to where I was and never need to hand it over while ordering at the bar or table. The downside, the phone app took 58 seconds to start, slow menus and slow to respond to selections and often needed restarting. Seems I had the "older app" as I was missing some functions. Drinks took 15-30 minutes to arrive (I canceled a couple of orders as they never turned up). The Service desk always had a waiting line in front of it as people found drinks charged to them that they didn't have. All those with the Princess Plus Package got charged for drinks on the first day - and they weren't removed from the bill until you visited the service desk. The proximity Medallion for door opening and ordering drinks and exit on/off the ship had a few problems, to tap into and out of rooms, or when staff scanned them you need to giggle the medallion to make it read. So the medallion access/tracking along with the app and Princess plus package was a brilliant idea, just poorly executed. To me it seemed like a typical management issue, barely the resources to make it work, not tested fully to get it "out there". I suspect as they shake out the bugs it will get better (about halfway through the cruise, the room door lock started recognizing my wife's medallion before she got to the door - but I still had to giggle mine next to the sensor). The cruise itself was good, although a lot of sales events were considered as "entertainment" - quite annoying. Food was very good, even in the Lido Deck smorgasbord although it got a bit repetitive by the end of the voyage. Main restaurants (we used Botticelli) were fun and we used that quite often, excellent staff and food. and we paid for the Princess Grill once (I thought over priced) but still nice. Salty Dog Gastropub - not sure what they were trying to do here, but we used it once and didn't think much of it. Cabin (balcony) was great, clean and staff were amazing; In fact, all the staff were really great, - bars, restaurants, events, etc. Sea days were a little rough (Bass Straight and across the Great Australian Bight) so I wouldn't recommend this one for beginners (but if you do take start taking Kwells or Sealegs the night before the sea days). Missed going imto Busselton due to weather but safety first) All other Ports were an easy walk or public transport to the local city/town. We didn't do any princess organized excursions; we always feel that they are overpriced. Would I cruise with Princess again? - yes. for sure. Would I buy the Princess Plus package again? - yes again, it just made everything so easy and convenient (although it all needs a bit of polish).
A short 8 night leg on the repositioning cruise of Crown Princess from Alaska to Australasia for our summer season. Wonderful. Ship seemed to be full but once my mucked up dining reservation was sorted I was able to relax and enjoy. Very few children which suits me and an older crowd of which I am one. I travel I travel solo and find the single supplement stings a bit but its the same on most cruise lines nowadays. Evening food was excellent in Botticelli Dining room and pretty good in the Buffet. Both much much improved from Majestic and Royal Princess from last season. International Cafe was very good although at times very busy. ALL staff were wonderful. Cabin, dining, drinking and relaxing. Ship looked immaculate in the sombre/stylish way. Ports were good as was passenger handling in each place. If ONLY PEOPLE WOULD LISTEN TO AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS.66 I'll be back on the Crown for another great cruise in a few months a coastal trip in Australia. Looking forward to it in autumn.
SHIP: Kept extremely clean, and constantly being maintained. Prices on coffee, drinks, excursions have hit a price point that I just don’t partake. Used to get a margarita for $9, now it’s $14. Beer is $8. Wifi $15 24 hrs. Medallions worked great but later in cruise battery issues. CABIN: Plenty of room and storage. We start off sanitizing all the touch spots. Wash hands on every return. No more muster drill. However you must watch muster program on your room TV and go to your muster station to be checked off. The provided body wash is fine (I have very sensitive skin); the shampoo/conditioner combo will leave long hair impossible to comb out. No more door mail drop with your name on it. The steward knocks in evening, or enters to place daily Patter on bed (medallion tells him if you’re in). That's time consuming and invasive. Otherwise slid under door. No door hanger with do not disturb or clean my room to hang. Free washer and dryer on every deck! BYO detergent. VENUES: Princess production shows good, but not as good. Please, just say NO PHOTOS or there will be I-pads held up thru the whole show. Very distracting. Cheers to the Elvis singer Dan Middleditch. Fewer or no shows in lounges. Instead trivia games or movies. Music in piazza godawful loud. Vista Lounge now Club Fusion with tables instead of rows of seating– less capacity. Would like a nice guitar player/singer or piano player. There was one good guitar player Lee Wall squeezed into Wheelhouse Bar. He has a following that told me they book cruises to see him! Give this guy a bigger lounge! Cheers to port lecturer Hutch. Even made time for meet and questions. Also Duncan who talked about history of Matson Cruise Lines. Both were available later on cabin TVs– wish Princess made more shows available on TV. We only attended a few select shows because I’m immune compromised. CREW: Christopher Lye, most visible captain ever. Gives daily updates with tidbits about sailing, ie: what’s a knot. Was interviewed by CD and also put on TV– nothing off limits and very informative. Could find him near daily in the buffet– he likes to get his own food. I also liked that the help was comfortable around him, not afraid. The crew were all friendly, and exceptionally well groomed. They seemed genuinely happy. Most were from Philippines, but Zimbabwe, S Africa, India, Romania, Ukraine gaining ground. DINING: Main dining rooms have very good food. More low-end ‘comfort foods’ included for those that like that. There is usually a wait. They like to seat you in groups and not a party of 2. Service is still harried. Botticelli used to be the assigned dining (now moved to Michelangelo) but now open for B,L,D. The service is notoriously slow. We were seated at table for 6. 1 of 2 couples. Waiter took our order. 3rd couple were seated. We were done with main course before waiter took their order. 4 of us might have empty plates in front of us. Server takes ONE plate away. Or takes one order for coffee and doesn't ask if anyone else would like something to drink. Botticelli service was elevator talk. Buffet... More spread out, less selection. Often themed, good vegetarian section. Breakfast: Cereal in bulk to be dispensed. Only bulk plain yogurt, no fruit yogurt. Hash brown patties exceptional. Over easy eggs on hot plate and it works. Sinks gone. Hand sanitizers on both sides of every entrance. About 1/2 do not use. Those are the ones that just coughed into their hands. It is not a food contamination problem, it is TONG contamination. One man was licking his fingers then picking up a tong. We ate mostly in buffet so this was concerning. Most times both sides of buffet were open but it was still hard to find a table, walking the length of both sides and poolside. Many tables were taken by parties reading or doing jigsaw puzzles. I want to say they are entitled to their holiday too but I have very mixed feelings over using dining room tables, esp during peak hours. The Salty Dog (poolside) you better order burgers ‘extra well’ or you’ll get a pink thing. Inefficient, they only put up an order at a time so don’t have time to cook too long. The Street Tacos and Grilled Chicken were good. Poor to non-existent beverage service. We had anniversary dinner in the Crown Grill and it was stupendous! With a $45 price tag, no longer crowded. Coffee... very good in buffet– I don’t understand the complaints. Barista coffee had to ask for extra chocolate in mocha or you might not know it was a mocha. This was our 11th cruise with Princess; and 4 more booked. I’m late submitting this review because we fell ill before arriving Sydney and 3 weeks later I’m still recovering from bronchitis and pneumonia. Thank you, man licking his fingers in the buffet line.
From the moment you step aboard, we want you to feel welcomed and right at home. And with attentive service from a friendly staff that knows what hospitality means, you’ll find your Princess® ship truly is your home away from home.
Photos, floor plan diagrams, amenities, and furnishings represent typical arrangements and may vary by ship and stateroom.
Indulge your appetite whenever you wish on board Princess®. Every hour, our chefs are busy baking, grilling and sautéing great-tasting fare from scratch. Princess offers unparalleled inclusive dining options throughout the ship with a wide range of culinary delights to suit any palate, from endless buffet choice to gourmet pizza, frosty treats, decadent desserts and much more.
Speciality Dining
Dining on board a Princess® cruise ship is a joyful celebration and our speciality restaurants always deliver an extraordinary experience. They are among the best at sea – or anywhere. We serve dishes made with the freshest ingredients, and our menus reflect regional flavours from around the world. You'll find our speciality restaurants are the perfect place to celebrate any occasion.
When is a cruise an opportunity to enrich? When it's a Princess cruise. This ship offers area lectures, art exhibits and classes taught by local experts.
Original musicals, dazzling magic shows, feature films, top comedians and nightclubs that get your feet movin’ and groovin’. There’s something happening around every corner; luckily, you have a whole cruise of days and nights to experience it all
Revitalise and refresh body, mind and soul with Princess®. From rejuvenating spa treatments and the tranquility of a top-deck retreat reserved just for adults to our state-of-the-art fitness centres, you’ll find all the elements to come back new.
From family-friendly stateroom options to enriching youth and family programmes, quality time is time well spent. Onboard activities spark curiosity and fuel creativity while excursions ashore engage and inspire!
