Cruise news (Princess Cruises-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises unveils new features for Star Princess ahead of 2025 debut
Princess Cruises has introduced new features for Star Princess, the second Sphere-Class ship set to launch in fall 2025. As a sistership to the Sun...
October 23, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Sun Princess cruise ship begins Caribbean voyages following inaugural European/Mediterranean season
Sun Princess, the newest and most advanced ship of Princess Cruises, made her North American debut on October 14th, arriving in Fort Lauderdale (Port...
October 21, 2024 - Accidents
63-yo passenger medevaced from Grand Princess ship after 36-hour USCG rescue
A passenger aboard the Grand Princess, a Princess Cruises vessel, was medically evacuated by the USCG/ Coast Guard on Sunday, October 13th, following...
October 15, 2024 - Accidents
Sun Princess' passengers airlifted as Hurricane Milton strands ship off Florida coast
Multiple passengers were airlifted from the Sun Princess ship stranded off Florida’s coast as Hurricane Milton approached. USCG Air Station...
October 10, 2024 - Accidents
2 passengers airlifted by Coast Guard from Crown Princess near Cape Kumukahi
The USCG/Coast Guard conducted two consecutive medical evacuations on Saturday, October 5th, from a cruise ship located ~50 miles (80 km) off Cape...
October 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Port San Diego California starts 2024-2025 season with 75 cruises
The Port of San Diego (California, USA) has officially commenced its 2024-2025 season in partnership with longtime homeporting operator HAL-Holland...
October 4, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Port Tenerife (Canaries) welcomes inaugural docking of Sun Princess ship
The Port of Tenerife (Canary Islands) on September 30th marked a significant milestone with the inaugural docking of the Sun Princess, a cutting-edge...
October 3, 2024 - Accidents
8-year-old boy medevaced from Royal Princess ship off Eureka CA USA
An 8-year-old male passenger was medically evacuated from the cruise ship Royal Princess by a Coast Guard helicopter aircrew ~20 miles (32 km) west...
September 27, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises' newest ship Star Princess launched at Fincantieri Monfalcone
Star Princess, the second LNG-powered cruise vessel constructed for Princess Cruises by Fincantieri, was officially launched/floated out from drydock...
September 26, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises unveils Total Solar Eclipse voyages (2026) on newest ship Sun Princess
Princess Cruises has introduced a second Total Solar Eclipse voyage, this time aboard its newest vessel - Sun Princess, during the astronomical event...
September 24, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Diamond Princess ship homeported in Australia (2024-2025 winter) after 6-year hiatus
Princess Cruises' ship Diamond Princess has returned to Australia, commencing her 2024-2025 winter season after a 6-year absence. The liner...
September 24, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises unveils 2026 Japan season with Diamond Princess ship
Japan remains a sought-after travel destination for international tourists drawn to its architectural marvels, culinary delights, and natural beauty...
September 19, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises extends "Better than Best Price Guarantee" through 2024
Princess Cruises has announced the extension of its "Better than Best Price Guarantee" through December 15th, 2024, allowing guests to book their...
September 15, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises unveils new sanctuary collection on Sun Princess with exclusive dining and luxury...
Princess Cruises has announced several modifications for their newest ship - Sun Princess, effective October 14th, 2024, as the vessel begins its...
September 13, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Port Santorini (Greece) limits the number of visitors at the dock to 500
Santorini Island (Greece) has implemented new regulations to manage the influx of cruise ship tourists, limiting their number at the dock to 500 at...
September 3, 2024