Princess Cruises has announced that it will start homeporting in Japan from 15 March 2023. Diamond Princess, quarantined in the Port of Yokohama at the commencement of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, will resume operations for the next season, with 57 voyages ranging from five to 19 days. Diamond was created for the Japanese…
Princess Cruise Ship Skips Port Call Due to COVID-19 Cases
This most major outbreak of COVID-19 in Australia has hit the Grand Princess, a cruise ship operated by Princess Cruises. Some media sources stated that Newcastle officials turned away the 107,500-ton cruise liner, but Princess said it opted to bypass the port after discussing it with local health officials. The fourth wave of COVID-19 is…
Princess Cruises lifts Covid-19 protocols for most voyages
Beginning October 21, Princess Cruises is lifting its Covid-19 protocols, meaning there are no longer vaccination or testing requirements on most voyages. Guests sailing with Princess Cruises will no longer have to provide a negative test result, regardless of their vaccination status. The cruise line already changed its protocols on September 6, when it removed…
Princess Cruises Announces New Bids For Cabin Upgrades And Norwegian Launches 40% Off Sale
Two major cruise companies have been applying different strategies to stay competitive in the cruise market and here’s what travelers should know. Princess Cruises —the American cruise line owned by the Carnival Corporation— just introduced a new bidding program. The company will allow guests to bid for cabin upgrades on selected cruise ships starting September…
Cruise Ship Review: Enchanted Princess
Enchanted Princess entered the world during lockdown but it was the beginning of 2022 before the magic began in the Caribbean. In June she began her first full season, bewitching guests with sailings from Southampton. The latest ship from Princess Cruises and one that continues the feel of the fleet of cool, modern vessels. Enchanted…
Princess and Cunard Cruise Lines Resume Itineraries To Alaska This Summer
The cruise lines will be serving exciting routes from April to July 2022 and will also offer new unique experiences A few days ago, Canada announced the reopening of its ports to cruise ships, and now the cruise lines Prices Cruises and Cunard Line are resuming operations to Alaska for summer season 2022 and 2023.…