Cruise news (Princess Cruises-tagged)
- Accidents
Regal Princess set to resume operations following technical issues
After a series of setbacks, including 3 canceled sailings, Princess Cruises has announced that the 2014-built, 4300-passenger Regal Princess ship is...
November 16, 2024 - Accidents
55 passengers and 15 crew affected by Norovirus on Coral Princess
A norovirus outbreak has been reported aboard Princess Cruises’ ship Coral Princess, with 55 passengers and 15 crew members reporting Noro...
November 16, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Sapphire Princess ship's 2026 Canada and New England inaugural cruise season
For travelers drawn to the vibrant fall foliage, coastal villages, and rich history of North America's eastern coast, Princess Cruises has unveiled...
November 10, 2024 - Accidents
Regal Princess cancels 3rd consecutive sailing amidst generator issues
Princess Cruises has announced the cancellation of the Regal Princess sailing scheduled for November 10th, 2024, despite earlier assurances that...
November 10, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises unveils 131-day Circle Pacific/World Voyage 2026 (Coral Princess ship)
Princess Cruises has unveiled its most extensive destination-focused itinerary to date with the introduction of a 131-day Circle Pacific Voyage...
November 8, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Santos Port Authority rolls out major fee reductions for 2024-2025 cruise season
Santos Port Authority (SPA) has announced substantial reductions in operational fees for cruise ships at Brazil’s primary cruise hub Port...
November 5, 2024 - Accidents
Second Regal Princess ship cruise canceled due to technical issues
Princess Cruises announced the cancellation of a second departure scheduled for Regal Princess ship due to technical issues, although repairs...
November 3, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises announces 2025-2026 seasonal itineraries from Singapore (ship Diamond Princess)
From December 2025 to February 2026, Diamond Princess ship will be homeported in Singapore for a series of 10- to 21-day roundtrips to Southeast...
October 31, 2024 - Accidents
Princess Cruises cancels Regal Princess sailing from Galveston for technical maintenance
Princess Cruises has announced the cancellation of the Regal Princess ship’s scheduled departure from Galveston TX USA on October 27th. This...
October 27, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises introduces Buffalo-themed slot zones in collaboration with Aristocrat Gaming
Global gaming supplier Aristocrat Gaming has entered into a promotional partnership with Princess Cruises to develop innovative gaming experiences...
October 24, 2024 - 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