Royal Princess is a Royal-class cruise ship operated by Princess Cruises, a subsidiary of Carnival Corporation & plc, and is the third ship to sail for the cruise line under that name. As the lead vessel of the Royal class, she lends her name to the company's Royal class, which will consist of six ships upon the last ship's delivery in 2021.
Royal Princess
Princess Cruises · Royal-class cruise ship
Ship planning snapshot
Royal Princess at a glanceOverview
Experience on board
Royal Princess is best planned by matching the itinerary with the ship's dining rhythm, cabin choices, and sea-day pace. Before booking Royal Princess, compare what Princess Cruises includes in the fare with the extras you actually expect to use on board. SeaDays helps travelers organize notes for Royal Princess, from cabin preferences and port plans to reminders for embarkation day.
Who this ship is best for
Royal Princess suits travelers who want a Princess Cruises sailing with enough structure to compare cabins, onboard rhythm, and itinerary fit before booking. It is also useful for cruisers who prefer to plan port days and ship days together instead of treating the vessel as only transportation. Repeat Princess Cruises guests compare Royal Princess to other fleet mates—loyalty perks and cabin upgrades may influence the final choice.
Key facts
- Cruise line
- Princess Cruises
- Experience
- Princess Cruises ship profile for itinerary, cabin, and shore-day planning.
- Ship focus
- Royal-class cruise ship
Highlights
- Compare Royal Princess with other Princess Cruises ships in our directory before you lock a fare.
- Use SeaDays to align cabin choice with venues you will visit morning and night on Royal Princess.
- Pair Royal Princess with port-heavy itineraries when you want more culture ashore than sea-day lounging.
- Check muster, dining, and show bookings early on embarkation day to avoid peak queues on Royal Princess.
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