Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Tips, Advice And Information For Your Princess Cruise Dream Getaway



How could such a large cruise ship offer so much, yet feel so intimate and personal? Every vessel in the Princess Cruise fleet is designed to give you plenty of room to yourself, with spacious decks, comfortably elegant public spaces and inviting balcony staterooms. Yet each also creates wonderful opportunities to socialize with a variety of sensational activities and entertainment to suit your mood.

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Princess Cruises – Best known names

One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruise first set sail in 1965 with a single ship cruising to Mexico. Today, the line has grown to become the third largest cruise line in the world, renowned for innovative ships, an array of onboard options, and an environment of exceptional customer service.

A Dedicated Host

No matter where Princess Cruise ships sail, passengers enjoy warm and gracious service in an atmosphere of comfortable elegance.  Princess crew members are dedicated to providing exceptional service to ensure guests enjoy an unforgettable vacation.
Public spaces on Princess ships are designed to feel intimate, even on the largest vessels, and feature contemporary decor, allowing passengers to enjoy themselves in an informal, relaxed onboard atmosphere.

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Worldwide Destinations
Princess' more than 150 different itineraries offer travellers the opportunity to literally cover the globe, with sailings to six continents that call at more than 300 ports and destinations around the world.  Princess passengers can enhance their cruise experience with a wide array of in-port excursions worldwide. 
  
Fellow Passengers
We can't think of any passenger "demographic" that wouldn't find something to like on Princess Cruises. There were seniors, families, gay and lesbian travellers, honeymooners and friends-and-family groups of all ages.

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Cruise tips, advice and information

Getting ready to plan a cruise vacation? There's a lot to consider when planning a cruise vacation with Princess Cruise. Below are tips, advice and information that can help you plan your Princess Cruise dream getaway. 
   
1. What kind of cruise vacation are you seeking?
Princess Cruise has options to match every individual taste and style. Are you a person who enjoys the thrill of visiting many ports and a variety of sights? Or do you prefer voyages with more time out at sea to relax and unwind?

2. Where and when do you want to go?
Princess sails all around the world, 12 months a year. Use the chart below to help you plan where and when you want to cruise with Princess.


2016 - 2017 Princess Destinations
Travel Months
May to Sep
Apr to Oct
Feb '16 to May '17
Sep to Oct
Oct to Apr
Apr to Nov
Sep to May
Sep to May
Dec to Mar
Sep to Apr



3. How do you choose the itinerary that's best for you?
First, how much time do you have and how long would you like your vacation to be? Princess Cruise has options from a week to over a month. What places and experiences are on your travel bucket list?

4. What's your budget?
Your cruise fare is determined by several factors -- destination and length, time of year, stateroom choice, and availability. 

5. Do you have a preference of ship?
Princess Cruise has everything from grand ships carrying over 3,000 passengers to smaller, more intimate vessels accommodating just 680. 

 6. What sort of stateroom best fits your needs?
Princess has a wide variety of staterooms from which to choose, each including a range of amenities from flat-screen TVs and a refrigerator to a spacious closet and private bathrooms. Balcony staterooms give you added space and your own place to relax outside on fine patio furniture and enjoy the unforgettable views.

7. Are you travelling with kids, friends or family?
If you are travelling with kids, friends or family, be sure to inquire to have your group's staterooms close to one another. For those sailing with kids, our free onboard youth and teen programs are excellent. 

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8. Do you need help booking air, hotel or transfers?
Princess can assist you with travel logistics not included in your fare, such as air, hotel and transfers to and from your ship to your airport or hotel.

9. What kinds of shore excursions most interest you?
From sightseeing and nature tours to off-the- beaten-path adventures and more, you can experience the best of every destination with a shore excursion. Pre-reserve your shore excursions for the best selection and availability. 

10. What if you need to cancel?
There are restrictions regarding fare refunds and cancellation fees may be imposed.  See the Cancellation Fees and Refunds chart in your 
passage contract for specific details.