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Your escort to a world of dazzling amenities, sublime dining options and exotic destinations
Enjoy sweeping views of the world while sailing on Crown Princess. From her nearly 900 balconies to the breathtaking three-story Atrium, you'll discover a relaxing atmosphere filled with an array of world class entertainment and dining options that will greet you each day when you return from making fascinating discoveries ashore.
My wife and I recently disembarked the crown princess after a cruise around New Zealand. We had read negative reviews about the Crown being ‘tired’ and facilities needing upgrading etc. While we did find the ship in need of a refresh generally, this tired old girl still delivered in many ways. The crew were really friendly and accommodating. Our cabin was clean and comfortable and the dining experience was outstanding; we chose the dining option that comes with a Reserve Mini-suite and wouldn’t choose any other option from now on. Some negative feedback on entertainment (below par generally - we stopped going to the theatre as a result), too much sprooking by far - almost every so called ‘enrichment’ talk had a commercial angle, which got quite tiring after a while. Not enough activity provided for teens on board which saw ‘gangs’ of them hanging around stairwells and running up and down passages. However, by far the most negative aspect to this cruise was that we contracted Covid 19 4 days before the end of the cruise and spent those days in isolation in our suite. Although we very much enjoyed our time onboard, we are very concerned about the protocols (or lack of) when it comes to this virus. Considering that cruise ships, and in particular, Princess were seen as ‘Ground Zero’ during the original outbreak of Covid in Australia, one would think this line’s protocols would be second to none. Well, think again! We were advised by the medical team onboard that we only needed to isolate for the first 24 hours after diagnoses. After that, we could go back to normal operation…albeit with masks. We could attend all public events, eat In the dining room (can’t wear a mask while you’re eating - but all good!). Most official medical sites advise that you are infectious for 5 to 8 days after diagnoses, sometimes for longer, and yet the medical advice onboard this princess ship was 24 hours - 48 hours if pushed by the passenger. No wonder we contracted this virus on the ship; there must have been passengers who contracted it and after 24 hours in isolation, continued their activities, spreading the bug piecemeal everywhere. We chose to remain in our cabin until disembarkation because we felt responsible to everyone onboard for not passing it on. But the cruise line, after 48 hours, no longer afforded us special services such as room service meals etc. Basically the ship wiped it’s hands of us and left us to our own devices. Shame Princess and for everyone else thinking of taking a princess cruise….beware!
Good late season cruise on the Crown Princess despite the weather's attempt to spoil the party. The Crown Princess is a beautiful and well- maintained Grand Class ship that had an excellent Captain and fabulous crew that worked hard the entire cruise. Faultless in this regard. The food, particularly main dining rooms was some of the best we've experienced on a Princess ship and although she's a little tired and dated in some areas there was little need (or room) for complaint. The Crown was embarking on the world cruise at the completion of this voyage and the crew were notably very active carrying out maintenance and upkeep on the run. A little quirky in some areas of design and smaller public areas would mean a 'no' for us in terms of an extended voyage such as a world cruise but certainly fine and serviceable in every regard for the day-to-day Australian cruise season itineraries. Happy to sail on her again but the Royal class ships are probably more to our liking and will be first choice for the longer cruises we personally prefer.
I travelled with my 91 year old father, on his first ever cruise, my 3rd. I have previously cruised with NCL and Royal Caribbean. The Good: Food in the Horizon buffet was generally great. We ate there most of the time. The burgers and pizza on deck were amazing and probably our favourite food on board. We ate in the dining rooms on 3 occasions, 2 of which the menus were good, 1 disappointing. Staff in general were all friendly, efficient and helpful. Cabin was clean and comfortable. Entertainment in the Theatre was, on the whole, very enjoyable. Atmosphere and music in the Piazza were great, and the entertainment staff were friendly, approachable and did an amazing job all round. The attention to cleanliness and hygiene was thorough and constant (with the one exception mentioned below). The Bad: Lack of seating for long stretches and in lift areas. I understand OHS would make this difficult, however even some narrow, fixed stools would have been appreciated, especially around forward lifts. The demographic was older people and the lifts were in high demand, often with long waits. The other minor issue we had (along with others I spoke to) was the volume in the Theatre. I am no sound engineer, so don't know the correct terminology here, but the volume of the house band (they were very good) drowned out the main performers in most of the shows we saw, which was a shame. As I said above, cleanliness was generally great. The exception was the burger bar on the deck. During busy times, there was a staff member in front taking orders and handing out laminated numbers. These numbers recirculated constantly, sometimes being held in the same hands that people were coughing into. It was worse when it was quiet, as there was only the cook in attendance. On 2 separate times the grill cook took my order, handed me my card, prepared my hamburger, then took my number, all while wearing the same set of blue gloves. Not blaming the cook, he was there alone, but there must be a better system. The Bad: The only 2 negative experiences my father and I had over 17 days both came from fellow passengers, so no shade on Princess! All in all a wonderful trip. We have just booked New Zealand February 2026 on the same ship.
Our party of 8 adults and 1 child travelled on the Crown 14 days around NZ. THis was the 3rd time travelling with Princess but first time on the Crown. Overall we thought the Crown was very good and we all had a fabulous holiday. Other reviewers pointed out that there was little room on the pool/outside decks but we never had a problem with this. We felt there was plenty of room all around the ship to either relax in the sun or indoors. The decor was lovely despite the age of the Crown and all our balcony rooms were very nice, cleaned daily by the room steward and nothing was ever too much trouble for them if you needed anything. On the down side, we find princess ships seem to have smaller rooms than some other cruise ships. The most annoying thing is, if you have one or two children everyone is on a bunk bed - no queen beds here. On the up side the beds are super comfortable and everyone gets a good nights sleep and the walk in robe is so spacious. The entertainment was just excellent, the best we had ever seen on any cruise ship and our cruise director Dan was fantastic. The dining room Michaelangelo's was the best out of all the dining rooms on the ship but with that said we could not complain about the food or service anywhere, it was excellent and we had some hard core foodies with us so that's saying something. We had even planned to eat at one of the paid dining experiences but decided not to. The international cafe was one of our favourite when wanting a quick snack. We ate at the buffet each morning and there were plenty of options & fresh food keeping everyone happy. In our personal opinion the drinks/wifi package is not worth it and we never pay extra for this. We had a glass of wine/beer most nights with our meal and the odd cocktail so paying the extra $1800 per couple is just ridiculous. Our friends on the other hand did purchase it and they said they never got their money's worth with the alcohol, and especially with the wifi dropping out constantly and never being able to use it properly. For anyone with children, the kids club is excellent and our son couldn't wait for it to open everyday. He made some great friends there and it's such a relief as a parent and important for your child to have just as much fun as we do. Whatever Princess is doing they do it well with their kids programs. Overall we could not fault much at all and we would definitely cruise on the Crown again.
My wife and I recently disembarked the crown princess after a cruise around New Zealand. We had read negative reviews about the Crown being ‘tired’ and facilities needing upgrading etc. While we did find the ship in need of a refresh generally, this tired old girl still delivered in many ways. The crew were really friendly and accommodating. Our cabin was clean and comfortable and the dining experience was outstanding; we chose the dining option that comes with a Reserve Mini-suite and wouldn’t choose any other option from now on. Some negative feedback on entertainment (below par generally - we stopped going to the theatre as a result), too much sprooking by far - almost every so called ‘enrichment’ talk had a commercial angle, which got quite tiring after a while. Not enough activity provided for teens on board which saw ‘gangs’ of them hanging around stairwells and running up and down passages. However, by far the most negative aspect to this cruise was that we contracted Covid 19 4 days before the end of the cruise and spent those days in isolation in our suite. Although we very much enjoyed our time onboard, we are very concerned about the protocols (or lack of) when it comes to this virus. Considering that cruise ships, and in particular, Princess were seen as ‘Ground Zero’ during the original outbreak of Covid in Australia, one would think this line’s protocols would be second to none. Well, think again! We were advised by the medical team onboard that we only needed to isolate for the first 24 hours after diagnoses. After that, we could go back to normal operation…albeit with masks. We could attend all public events, eat In the dining room (can’t wear a mask while you’re eating - but all good!). Most official medical sites advise that you are infectious for 5 to 8 days after diagnoses, sometimes for longer, and yet the medical advice onboard this princess ship was 24 hours - 48 hours if pushed by the passenger. No wonder we contracted this virus on the ship; there must have been passengers who contracted it and after 24 hours in isolation, continued their activities, spreading the bug piecemeal everywhere. We chose to remain in our cabin until disembarkation because we felt responsible to everyone onboard for not passing it on. But the cruise line, after 48 hours, no longer afforded us special services such as room service meals etc. Basically the ship wiped it’s hands of us and left us to our own devices. Shame Princess and for everyone else thinking of taking a princess cruise….beware!
Good late season cruise on the Crown Princess despite the weather's attempt to spoil the party. The Crown Princess is a beautiful and well- maintained Grand Class ship that had an excellent Captain and fabulous crew that worked hard the entire cruise. Faultless in this regard. The food, particularly main dining rooms was some of the best we've experienced on a Princess ship and although she's a little tired and dated in some areas there was little need (or room) for complaint. The Crown was embarking on the world cruise at the completion of this voyage and the crew were notably very active carrying out maintenance and upkeep on the run. A little quirky in some areas of design and smaller public areas would mean a 'no' for us in terms of an extended voyage such as a world cruise but certainly fine and serviceable in every regard for the day-to-day Australian cruise season itineraries. Happy to sail on her again but the Royal class ships are probably more to our liking and will be first choice for the longer cruises we personally prefer.
From the moment you step aboard, we want you to feel welcomed and right at home. And with attentive service from a friendly staff that knows what hospitality means, you’ll find your Princess® ship truly is your home away from home.
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Indulge your appetite whenever you wish on board Princess®. Every hour, our chefs are busy baking, grilling and sautéing great-tasting fare from scratch. Princess offers unparalleled inclusive dining options throughout the ship with a wide range of culinary delights to suit any palate, from endless buffet choice to gourmet pizza, frosty treats, decadent desserts and much more.
Speciality Dining
Dining on board a Princess® cruise ship is a joyful celebration and our speciality restaurants always deliver an extraordinary experience. They are among the best at sea – or anywhere. We serve dishes made with the freshest ingredients, and our menus reflect regional flavours from around the world. You'll find our speciality restaurants are the perfect place to celebrate any occasion.
When is a cruise an opportunity to enrich? When it's a Princess cruise. This ship offers area lectures, art exhibits and classes taught by local experts.
Original musicals, dazzling magic shows, feature films, top comedians and nightclubs that get your feet movin’ and groovin’. There’s something happening around every corner; luckily, you have a whole cruise of days and nights to experience it all
Revitalise and refresh body, mind and soul with Princess®. From rejuvenating spa treatments and the tranquility of a top-deck retreat reserved just for adults to our state-of-the-art fitness centres, you’ll find all the elements to come back new.
From family-friendly stateroom options to enriching youth and family programmes, quality time is time well spent. Onboard activities spark curiosity and fuel creativity while excursions ashore engage and inspire!
