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From its modest beginnings in 1965 with a single ship cruising to Mexico, Princess has grown to become one of the premiere cruise lines in the world. Today, its fleet carries more than a million passengers each year to more worldwide destinations than any other major line. It's all here for you: delicious gourmet meals, fun entertainment, and always, incredible pampering.

	May 2025	Jun 2025	Jul 2025	Aug 2025	Sep 2025	Oct 2025	Nov 2025	Dec 2025	Jan 2026	Feb 2026	Mar 2026	Apr 2026
Alaska	$195	$544	$513	$553	$556
Asia and Asia Pacific							$2,501	$2,291
Australia	$328				$5,740	$704	$236	$2,113	$1,204		$781
Australia/New Zealand					$862	$2,313	$1,163	$2,378	$441	$2,997	$6,364	$1,157
British Isles	$1,569	$1,572	$1,315	$1,455	$1,304							$1,775
Canada / New England		$986	$1,723	$658	$672	$662
Caribbean	$1,244	$931	$920	$1,073	$1,418	$500	$355	$431	$455	$470	$448	$512
Eastern Europe		$1,699			$2,236
Eastern Mediterranean			$1,213
Europe	$760	$757	$1,057	$757	$1,011	$565					$963	$1,127
Hawaii						$1,464	$1,249	$1,243	$1,144	$1,099	$1,099	$1,144
Japan	$876	$843	$875	$1,585	$1,392	$1,881	$1,771			$1,643	$1,676	$1,263
Mediterranean	$952	$1,157
Mexico					$871	$721	$579	$776	$509	$579	$563	$519
Northern Europe		-										$1,948
Pacific Coastal	$520			$224	$493	$239	$743		$426	$573		$561
Panama Canal					$973	$973	$996	$1,098	$1,169	$1,230	$1,250	$1,405
South America							$2,000	$1,944	$3,064
South Pacific						$2,243
Southeast Asia						$654	$1,541	$2,446	$2,228	$2,884
Southern Europe	$1,193	$794	$1,026	$3,083	$936						$1,008	$748
Transatlantic			$1,444		$2,646	$859	$877		$4,823	$1,224	$784	$4,281
Unknown											$1,976
World Cruise	$8,478	$3,959	$1,825	$5,233					$27,758	$1,873	$2,993	$2,612
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Cancellation Policy

Days prior to Departure Date	Item(s)^* Assessed	Cancellation Fee
Sailings 1 to 24 days (including World Cruise Segments) Final Payment is due 90 days prior to departure
90 days or more	None	None
75 to 89 days	Cruise Charges	25% of Total Charges
61 to 74 days	All Items	50% of Total Charges
31 to 60 days	All Items	75% of Total Charges
Within 30 days	All Items	100% of Total Charges

*Items: Cruise, Cruisetour, Cruise Plus Package, pre-purchased gift(s)/special services. Total Charges does not include Government Taxes and Fees, which are not subject to any cancellation fee.

^For those passengers booking a reduced deposit promotion, the initial cancellation fee amount will not exceed the deposit required/paid.

Days prior to Departure Date	Item(s)^* Assessed	Cancellation Fee
Sailings 25 days or more (including Full World Cruise & World Cruise Segments) Final Payment is due 120 days prior to departure
120 days or more	None	None
113 to 119 days	Cruise charges	Deposit (30% of Cruise Charges for World Cruises)
61 to 112 days	All Items	50% of Total Charges
60 days or less	All Items	100% of Total Charges

*Items: Cruise, Cruisetour, Cruise Plus Package, pre-purchased gift(s)/special services. Total Charges does not include Government Taxes and Fees which are not subject to any cancellation fee.

^For those passengers booking a reduced deposit promotion, the initial cancellation fee amount will not exceed the deposit required/paid.

Days prior to Holiday Departure^{^}	Cancellation Fee
All Pre- and Post-Cruise Hotel Packages (all cruise lengths)
57 days or more	No cancellation Fee
56-29 days	50% of Total Charges
28-15 days	75% of Total Charges
within 15 days	100% of Total Charges

^Holiday Departure is the earlier of the cruise, cruisetour, or hotel package start date.

Total Charges do not include Government Taxes and Fees, which are not subject to any cancellation fee.

CANCELLATION POLICY EXCEPTION(S):

A. If you have purchased a specially priced promotion where the deposit is 100% non-refundable from the point of payment, you are not entitled to any refund, payment, compensation, or credit whatsoever of your deposit under any circumstance if you cancel your booking.

B. If you have purchased a specially priced promotion that is 100% non-refundable from the point of payment, you are not entitled to any refund, payment, compensation, or credit whatsoever of your Cruise Charges for your Cruise or Cruisetour if you cancel your booking.

(Last updated: January 15, 2025 Click here to view the latest policy provided by the cruise line.)

Cancellation Policies are subject to change at any time by the cruise line without prior notice.

Gratuities Information

The “Crew Appreciation” is a daily amount for each guest that will be automatically added to your onboard account for your convenience to recognize the efforts of a wide variety of crewmembers who contribute to the experiences of all the guests.

Stateroom Category	Daily amount per guest
Suites	$19.00 USD per person per day
Mini Suites, Cabanas, and Reserve Collection	$18.00 USD per person per day
All other stateroom types	$17.00 USD per person per day

Amounts shown above are in USD. For ships operating in AUD, guests will pay the equivalent of the USD amounts above.

Note: This information is provided as a guide only and is subject to change at any time by the cruise line.

Pregnancy Policy

Pregnant women are not allowed to sail if they are entering the 24th week of their pregnancy by the last day of the cruise. All pregnant women are required to produce a physician’s letter stating that mother and baby are in good health, fit to travel and the pregnancy is not high-risk. The letter must also include the estimated date of delivery (EDD) calculated from both Last Menstrual Period (LMP) and ultrasound (if performed).
It is strongly recommended you review your health insurance coverage before cruising. Many policies, including Medicare, will not pay for services or hospitalization outside of the country or for emergency evacuation. You may want to consider Princess Vacation Protection to protect your vacation investment – which is available for purchase up to the time of final payment of your cruise fare. If you did not secure Princess Vacation Protection, it is recommended you secure other travel protection.

Note: This information is provided as a guide only and is subject to change at any time by the cruise line.

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Age requirements: 

Passengers under the age of 21 years must travel in a stateroom with a passenger 21 years or older who shall assume responsibility for their care during the cruise. For family groups booking multiple staterooms, the minimum age for each stateroom is 16 years of age, provided they are traveling with a parent or legal guardian. Princess Cruises are unable to accept group reservations for student or youth groups that do not conform to the minimum age requirements. Each passenger agrees and warrants that he/she will supervise any passenger in his/her care at all times to ensure all policies, along with all other rules of the Carrier and ship, are strictly adhered to by all passengers under their supervision.

Age requirements for children:

 Children over six (6) months of age at the date of sailing will be accepted on the following itineraries: Alaska, Canada & New England, Caribbean, Europe, Mexico and Panama Canal.

Only children over the age of one (1) year at the date of sailing will be accepted for the following itineraries: Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, Indian subcontinent, South America, South Pacific, Hawaii, Tahiti, Transatlantics and world cruises.

The minimum age for Escorted cruisetours is five (5) years old.

Infants/Young Children and Swimming Pools :

Parents/guardians are reminded to bring their children dressed in appropriate attire with towel and sunscreen. Youth staff will not conduct children's activities in the adult or splash pools. Parents must supervise their children at all times when using the pools. Infants and young children in diapers and/or swim diapers, and children who are not toilet trained are NOT permitted in any of the pools or spas due to public health concerns.

Documents for passengers under the age of 18:

 Several countries require special documentation for children traveling with only one parent or with neither parent; these requirements are subject to change without notice. Many foreign countries require any single parent or guardian to bring a permission slip for the minor to travel abroad. It is your responsibility to ensure that you possess the proper documents for all of the countries that you will visit. Please verify requirements with the consulates of the countries visited prior to your cruise.

For passengers under 21 years of age or those who are traveling with children, please note:

• Entry into the disco after 10 p.m. is limited to passengers 18 years and over. Be sure to check with the Youth and Teen Centers for special dance parties designed for kids and teens.
• Children who are toilet-trained and accompanied by a parent or guardian are permitted in the sauna and hot tub(s) unless otherwise specified.
• Passengers under the age of 13 are allowed in the evening entertainment show lounges if they are with their parent or guardian.
• In line with domestic U.S. age limits, as well as the company policy, the casino, cash prize bingo and horse racing are reserved for passengers 21 years and older. Additionally, only those passengers 21 years and older will be allowed to purchase or consume alcohol. Picture identification may be requested.

• Passengers under the age of 18 are prohibited from purchasing cigarettes or tobacco products while on board.

Youth and teen programs :

Princess offers entertaining options for all ages, with the Pelicans and Shockwaves programs made especially with junior cruisers ages 3-12 in mind. And for cruisers age 13-17, Princess cruises offer a unique Teen Center. Pelicans and Shockwaves give kids the chance to enjoy everything from arts and crafts, game tables, movies, splash pools (on select ships) and more. For toddlers, there’s even a special play area and outdoor deck.

Children are welcome on all Princess ships, but facilities vary. Pacific Princess® and Ocean Princess® do not have dedicated Youth and Teen Centers. However, when 20 or more children ages 3 to 17 are traveling on these ships, they will enjoy a varied schedule of supervised activities organized by a Youth Activities Coordinator. All Youth and Teen Centers are fully supervised by the staff of Youth Activities Coordinators.

Don’t miss the orientation and registration meeting on the first night of your cruise. You and your children can meet the Youth and Teen staff and learn more about the exciting shipboard programs. Parents are always welcome to join their children in the Youth and Teen Centers.

Additional Reminders:

 Children under 3 are not permitted in the Youth Center unless accompanied by a parent at all times. Youth Center staff cannot administer medication, bottle-feed, change diapers, or provide meal service. Private in-cabin babysitting is not available on any Princess ship. All children participating in the Youth program must be potty-trained. Children who are not potty-trained are not permitted in hot tub or pool facilities.

Children with Special Needs :

Princess welcomes all children and teens ages 3-17 to participate in the programs. Let the staff know of all medical and/or special needs for your children. Princess will make every effort to accommodate them. Please be advised that Princess Youth staff do not offer individual one-on-one supervision.

Just for Teens:

 Remix offers teens a range of activities including teen only dance parties, sports tournaments and talent shows. Or, have fun meeting other teens with the Dating Game. Those seeking a creative retreat will enjoy hip-hop dance classes, T-shirt painting, casino nights, mocktails, pizza parties or special teen-only dinners.

Dining with kids:

The dining options onboard the ships allow parents the freedom and flexibility to dine with their children or on their own. Parents may wish to spend time with their children while they eat an early dinner at the pizzeria, in the 24-hour Horizon Court buffet, or in their stateroom with 24-hour room service. Or, families may wish to dine together in one of the elegant, upscale restaurants, which offer a special children’s menu. Anytime Dining is recommended for families who want to dine together, so children may fully participate in the evening youth activities.

Babysitting:
Princess ships want parents to enjoy their vacation too. They offer group complimentary babysitting in Camp Discovery during the day, and for a small fee, also in the evening hours. Parents can explore our Vegas-style casino, nightclubs, the Lotus Spa® and The Sanctuary – a haven just for adults featuring a pool, cabanas and a spa-inspired menu.

Note: This information is provided as a guide only and is subject to change at any time by the cruise line.

Smoking Policy

Keeping the comfort of their guests a priority, and in consideration of consumer studies which show smokers are a small minority of guests, Princess has implemented the following smoking policy:

Designated Smoking Areas
Clearly marked “Designated Smoking Areas” are available onboard and include a sufficient number of ashtrays that are emptied regularly. Generally, these areas include cigar lounges, a section of the nightclub, as well as a portion of the open decks. The Casino and Casino Bar are non-smoking areas on board, with the exception of designated slot machines where guests are permitted to smoke only while playing at those machines. All table games are non-smoking. The Casino will also have one or more non-smoking nights (6 pm to closing), depending on length of voyage. Show lounges, dining rooms and all food services areas on board all Princess ships are non-smoking. As a safety precaution, guests are reminded to properly dispose of cigarettes, cigars and pipe tobacco, which are never to be thrown overboard as this may be sucked back into the ship and cause fires.

Stateroom Smoking Policy
Princess Cruises prohibits smoking in guest staterooms and balconies. This reflects the preferences of a vast majority of their guests who value having their primary living space (both stateroom and balcony) smoke-free. As balconies are a hallmark of Princess Cruises, they believe it is important to keep this peaceful space clear of smoke. Violations to this policy will result in a $250 fine for each occurrence, which will be charged to the guest’s stateroom account. Keeping with the global trend toward more restrictive smoking policies and honoring the wishes of their guests, Princess feels this enhances the onboard experience.

Electronic Cigarettes
The use of electronic cigarettes is allowed within the confines of the guest's stateroom (balcony not included) and within designated smoking areas only.

Note: This information is provided as a guide only and is subject to change at any time by the cruise line.

Fares listed are cruise only, per person, double occupancy, and based upon the lowest cached fare per stateroom type. Government taxes and fees are additional. Onboard credits and/or promotions, if listed, are total per cabin based on double occupancy. Availability of listed prices, stateroom categories, promotions, departure dates, and itineraries are subject to change without notice. Please verify policies, stateroom descriptions, ports of call, and dates and times with the cruise line directly.