Princess Cruises is the sister line to P&O Cruises, with the reassurance of knowing all the expertise and maritime heritage that brings, combined with an American style cruise providing an informal atmosphere.

What began as the little cruise line operating one small luxury liner between Los Angeles and the Mexican Riviera in 1965 has evolved into a cruise industry giant. Princess Cruises takes you to more destinations than any other cruise line, to all 7 continents on more than 150 itineraries that range from seven to 72 days and visit some 260 ports.

Princess Cruises offer a full range of ships to suit everybody, from the 116,000 ton giants like Diamond Princess to the moderately sized 30,277 ton ex Renaissance ships like the Tahitian Princess. Over half of Princess Cruise’s ships have been built since 2000 as the company expands further.

Sea Princess represents Princess Cruises for those wishing to cruise from Southampton offering mainly 14 night cruises to the Mediterranean with a few shorter cruises for those wanting to taste the experience.

Princess is now part of the Carnival Corporation and continues to thrive under its new stewardship, featuring a superior American-style standard of cruising with impeccable personal service together with an informal and cosmopolitan ambience. Giving you the freedom to choose what you'd like to do, how you'd like to do it, when you'd like to do it.

Today, the cruise lines primary emphasis is focused on “Personal Choice Cruising” across the fleet with each vessel offering its own unique version on a host of multiple dining options and locations; flexible and varied entertainment selections; renowned customer service; and a full complement of onboard activities including a variety of enrichment classes featuring computer training, ceramics, culinary arts, finance and photography. From families to couples, young to old, first time cruisers to the experienced cruiser - Princess genuinely has something for everyone.

• Visits more worldwide destinations than any other cruise line.
• “Personal Choice Cruising”, designed to give you flexibility, privacy and space to enjoy your holiday, including “Personal Choice Dining”.
• Impeccable service with a 2:1 guest to staff ratio.
• “Lotus Spa” pampering and fitness experience available across the Princess fleet.
• “Movies Under The Stars” poolside movie screen, an industry first available on Sea Princess.
• The largest cruise and land tour operator in Alaska with six cruise ships, five riverside wilderness lodges, luxury “Midnight Sun Express” Ultra Dome rail cars, and a fleet of deluxe motor coaches.
• Privately owned Island destination, “Princess Cays” in the Bahamas.
• The privileges and benefits of “Princess Captain’s Circle” loyalty membership.

Destinations on all seven continents include the Caribbean, Alaska, Panama Canal, Europe, Mexican Riviera, South America, Australia/New Zealand, South Pacific, Hawaii, Tahiti/French Polynesia, Asia, India, Africa, Holy Land, Canada/New England and Antarctica.

Having led the way in Alaska cruising for over 30 years, Princess maintains a strong presence in Alaska through its Seattle-based Princess Tours division. The company operates a wide variety of spectacular Alaska cruise tours and remains the largest cruise and tour operator in the state. Princess operates six cruise ships, five riverside wilderness lodges (including the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge, the largest in Alaska), luxury Midnight Sun Express Ultra Dome rail cars and a fleet of deluxe motor coaches; allowing cruise passengers to connect seamlessly from an Alaska cruise to a land-based tour and experience several distinctly unique facets of the Alaska wilderness in a single trip.