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I do love Princess Cruises. I am getting on the Sapphire Princess in 73 days and I am so excited. The crew on my previous Princess cruises have been amazing.
Princess is now the one cruise I trust above all others and would not hesitate to go anywhere again
August 2023 was my first cruise from Québec to New York and it was fantastic and I would love to do many more. The staff were absolutely fantastic and we had one in particular who helped us all the time when we needed it but all of the staff were lovable with all the selections of activities, and also when we were preparing for outings ❣️
Having travelled 1759 days in Princess ships including 9 world cruises what more can I say. Fantastic, try it your self Bruce Ware
We love Princess cruises, started on Sun Princess and Sea Princess have had many cruises now, our little girls were Elite by 4 yrs old. Love the food and entertainment, Kids club is amazing too. Last Cruise was last November and our girls are 11 and 13 now. Love more cruises from Brisbane as easier for us now. Thanks Princess.
Two cruises on the Sea Princess, had a great time would recommend all travelers to give them a try
love princess cruises but we live in WA and its a bit sad you don’t come to freeo as much by the time we fly to Perth then over east plus accommodation and taxies etc it makes it a bit extra cost but we have been on other cruses we still think you are on top regards Roudy
THANKYOU PRINCESS ,we had a most memorable cruise on the Ruby Princess out of Venice, the departure being the highlight, sailing out on the grand canal with the song ” Time To Say Goodbye” it brought tears to our eyes. We have 5 cruises with Princess under our belt , would’nt sail with any other.
Started with P & O Cruise on the Fairstar in 1994 when they gave volunteer firefighters half price discounts for the Anzac and Good Friday cruises after the 1994 Sydney and areas bushfires. Have since had two other P & O Cruises and the went to Princess cruises were we have been on a number of cruises. Both lines we had great service and good food and good company, we shared tables with other travelers with the P & O line. Have been on another line when I could not get a booking on Princess Line for my 70th birthday, but will never travel with that line again. Have travelled a number of times on Princess line 7 times but unfortunately Princess do not include the P & O cruises in the number of cruises I have done. The last cruise was in January 2024 for three of our family who turned 80 years of age in the preceding 6 months. Looking to have my next cruise with my sister in the near future.
Royal Princess the best cruise staff ever. So friendly and caring. This was our first cruise 7th Sept 24 Vancouver to Whittier in Alaska. Absolutely awesome from the entertainment, the bar staff entertaining and so hilarious at times, the food service magic. The room service Michael our service person was 100% the best. Our room was wonderful plenty of space D310, thank you Royal Princess our cruise with you can now be ticked off our bucket list.
We love Princess, all staff are amazing, the service is exceptional and overall experience is remarkable. We have 3 future cruises booked, but we are devastated that Princess is no longer departing from Melbourne.
First cruise on princess great crew and food and entertainment for 31 days
We have tried a number of cruise lines and have found Princess quite outstanding, the cabin staff are always helpful and willing to assist, the food is well prepared with plenty of variety on offer. All staff on the vessels have a welcome a attitude toward the customers and operate with a professional and comforting manner.
Princess is number One. I’ve cruised with Princess since 2000. My very first cruise on the beautiful Sea Princess, Captain David Cristy. Caribbean cruise, it was just incredible. Sea Princess is still my favourite ship. Pacific Princess twice, Star Princess then Majestic Princess, I’m planning a cruise on the new Sun Princess. Food is wonderful, Sabatinis is a sheer indulgence, The Steak House incredible, I love the shows trivia games and the wonderful experience of waking up in a new destination. I have a passion for cruising.
We live Princess because the staff are so friendly yet professional.
The food is exceptional & service is exceptional too.
I love Princess and hope to possibly get a cruise on the Sky Princess and see areas of the world we have not yet been.. I do love Princess and eagerly await our next booking…
WE have done over 15 cruises with Princess. It has always been a delight and joy to board the ship and meet all the friendly staff. We are looking at our next cruise, which has not happened since Covid. Cruising on Princess has always been where we feel as if we are with family by all the staff. So many smiles and superb service , from getting up and going to breakfast to settling into your bed with a chocolate on your pillow and a Princess Patter awaiting you. (I do believe no more chocolates now). Our cruising has always been longer cruises. We have felt as if the staff are family when onboard. Our memories and our future cruising are something to cherish..
Enjoyed every crouse with Princes
Rate it the best
Best wishes
Emily
I had never been on a cruise before. I had the best time of my life. Every thing was perfect. The service the food. The entertainment was fantastic. I could not fault the inside of the ship. It was very clean and amazing. I couldn’t believe how big it was and how beautiful inside. The staff were also very helpful kind and engaging. If you have never been on a cruise before I recommend to any one to go on one. You need to go on at least once in your life time. Great experience.
Sorry can’t vote at this time as our cruise which we booked nearly two years in advance has been cancelled and no replacement one on offer.
No cruises are leaving from Fremantle WA. port these days which is leaving most people in WA very disappointed with cruising especially dissabled passengers that can’t use the airlines to get to ports on the other side of Australia or the world.
Excellent service by every member of the ship, great food and good stage shows makes this cruise line my favorite
excellent service,friendly staff,great entertainment excellent hygiene through out ship
Fantastic experience. The staff is so friendly and accommodating. It caters for all ages. Excellent service.
Thank you
Princess Cruises the best for value food entertainment accommodation all the best
I have just come off of a 19 day cruise from Adelaide to New Zealand and can not praise the staff enough. Our cabin girl Monalyn on the Diamond Princess went above and beyond with her care to meet our needs and our waiter Joseph in the crooners bar was outstanding. Came home missing their smiling happy faces.
princess is a great way to travel all the staff are very helpfull and obliging
Only one bad cruise last year New Zealand otherwise all other cruises fantastic.
I loved my cruise on Royal Princess
I’ve been on other cruise lines and, for me, Princess tops the list.
On my last cruise, I took a family member who was vegan and another who was vegetarian. Their menu choices were very limited. We tried in the restaurants and in Horizen. At most meals in the restaurants there was no choice, just one vegetarian and or vegan option. Also, with the vegetarian option there was often no other protein used. Tofu, beans for example could have been added. Fortunately, my vegan daughter made friends with the excellent breakfast chef in Horizen and he custom made her a tofu stir-fry every morning. That was wonderful but still a tad monotonous. We did let Princess know well ahead of time of our dietary needs and they were wonderful with GF choices for me. As more people are turning to plant- based meals, I am hoping for some more choice on the next cruise. Love Princess…the best cruises.
Christine Mack.
Love princess Cruises very nice cabins fantastic beds ,great variety of food and drinks ,the staff are beyond great from wait staff to service staff so helpful and friendly. Fantastic entertainment loads to do both on the ship and shore excursions, never a dull moment for the entire Cruise.great value for Money, no hassle booking it’s all on the Web site from drink ,internet and spa packages to shore excursions. Princess will always be my go to cruise line
Always enjoyed cruising with Princess over many years. Staff are very attentive and professional quality of food and presentation second to none I enjoy feeling at home whenever I arrive on board.
We look for a cruise that give calm times of the mind as well as good food.
I have recently returned from a cruise on Coral Princess.
The staff were amazing, so helpful and friendly.
Excellent entertainment. The food was first class. One of the best cruises I have been on
THanks for not attending to my compassionate refund request in a timely manner,still waiting after several weeks , not even a response to date.
David & Colleen Keith Ref: 5K6CN Booking : BKG 186371
Will NOT use Princess Cruises until you have a full agenda operating out of Melbourne.
Recent Princess cruise around Australia excellant
Could not find a better cruise line had a great time in July on Iceland cruise.Food and coffee was first class.
I love to go cruise with my wife Elaina who she is in wheelchair. We both deaf and so happy that princess cruise give us interpreters while we in cruise so we won’t be left out. I am so please with princess to look after deaf and put CC caption for movies and TV. Have interpreters for theatre.
My wife and I plan go princess every years.
Why! good for wheelchair where she can feel free around cruise.
I am hoping cruise will bring back Melbourne. Is hard for my wife on wheel to fly to Sydney as too much for her.
I want to say about Cruise that I love is great staff to deaf and food great.
That is why I want to keep coming back.
We am looking forward to go cruise on 9th November with my two other deaf couple.
Thank you for hospitality
Can you please leave from Melbourne for a New Zealand cruise and Tasmania {two separate cruises} in 2025. It is too costly to fly to Sydney on top of cruise charge. Would appreciate it very much.
I loved our cruise
everything was perfect
except for the occasional fumes in our room
Definitely prefer Princess to any other cruise line
I LOVE Princess Cruises BUTTT, I am soon disappointed how LITTLE return cruises you do out if Fremantle and the ODD ones of late get SOLD OUT quickly!
PLEASE revise your programs and INCLUDE Fremantle as a regular departure port!
My daughter and I have taken 3 cruises with Princess and couldn’t be happier. The destinations are magical and the staff and crew could not do enough for us. The food was excellent and the cleanliness of the cabins and lounge areas was top rating. We are planning to take another cruise in 2025.
Princess Cruises is the best. Traveled 16 cruises.Their caring beautiful staff.Nothingto complain about . They are very attentive.
We’ve enjoyed 2 cruises with Princess, Alaska & New Zealand. Both were excellent. Happy to go again once we have more faith in covid protocols and feel safe.
Recommend Princess to anyone who’d like to enjoy a relaxed, fun cruising experience.
2nd time on board and love Royal Princess.
I have always enjoyed my cruises with princess cruises , staff are always so polite and friendly and always make sure if you need any thing , I love the itinerary , and shore excursions that they offer , they are always the best in catering there food is always fresh , hot and nicely presented . The boats are always clean , and the cabins are very clean and roomy ..
Best cruise line
Value for money
Best cruise n 1st
1weeks, from Melbourne to Fiju Island all by myself. I was totally impressed with the daily itinerary n magic. Didn’t feel alone @ all. Beautiful can’t wait do again. Best 2as leaving from Melbourne
Best cruise 2weeks, all by myself. Totally pampered n enjoyed all activities. Not one minute was spent wondering what to do.
Fantastic n can’t wait to do again Fiji Islands from Melbourne in February 2024.
I’m so excited to do another n another
Have done 2 cruises on the Grand Princess, loved every minute, and staff were lovely very helpful and friendly, look forward to cruising with Princess again
Excellent excellent just the best experience of all time
Great staff helpful kind and always there to help in any way
Awesome places to visit, always meeting wonderful people
And the food is just the best
Congrats on your success
Outstanding range of cruises and services make Princess Cruises the leader in world cruising.
Have only been on one Cruise, on Coral Princess for 10 days. Absolutely loved it , staff were amazing! Tried to do the survey but doesn’t really relate to me as only done one Cruise. Perhaps when we’ve traveled more
Love cruising with Princess.
The food on Princess cruise are amazing and very enjoyable.
There crew make you feel as if you’re the only one on board and I feel very special as if I was royalty there is nothing that’s too much for them to do for you. When you go into a bar on board they remember what you like to drink even tho there are hundreds of people on board , there shows are spectacular to watch.
Did my 1st Princess cruise last December. Cannot fault anything. Facilities were spot on . Crew very obliging. Doing my next cruise in January 2025.
Princess cruises is the only cruise line I would recommend.We have been using this cruise line for many years and they are very reliable with everything they do,and the staff are amazing.
Love every thing about cruising.. my favourite holiday..