A Princess cruise costs the same whether you book it direct or through a travel agent, and the agent route usually adds onboard credit and a second set of eyes. This is how it works.

Princess is the premium line most first-time cruisers never consider, and it should be on the list. This guide covers who it suits, what the fare includes, the Medallion, and how to book it right.

Princess is the biggest cruise line in Alaska, with eight ships and 85 Glacier Bay calls in 2027. This guide picks the right ship and itinerary for each kind of traveler.

Star Princess debuted in October 2025 as the second Sphere-class ship. She is the Princess ship to watch for Alaska. This guide covers the ship, the cabins, the dining, and who should book.

Princess Plus and Princess Premier are the two fare bundles every Princess guest has to decide on. This is the full comparison with 7-night math and my recommendation by traveler type.

Princess runs a sale almost every month, and the terms change more than the headline does. This is what the current offer includes, what it leaves out, and how I would use it.

A Princess travel advisor breaks down what your fare covers, what costs extra, and how Plus and Premier packages stack up.

A travel advisor and cruise YouTuber breaks down Princess vs Holland America for Alaska: glacier viewing, ship size, dining, cruisetours, demographics, cabins, and price.

A travel advisor breaks down Princess Cruises ship classes from biggest to smallest, what each is known for, and how to pick the right one.

A Princess travel advisor explains Captain's Circle tiers, perks by level, how to climb faster, and whether loyalty status is worth it.

A travel advisor explains Princess crew appreciation rates by cabin, the 18% auto tip on drinks and spa, prepaying, and adjusting your gratuities.

Princess Plus or Princess Premier? I break down the drink package math so you can tell which one actually pays off for your sailing.

A travel advisor breaks down real Princess cruise costs: fares by cabin and season, Plus and Premier packages, gratuities, wifi, and how to save.

A full Majestic Princess review: the Royal-class ship, SeaWalk and SkyWalk, Crown Grill and Sabatini's dining, best cabins and deck plan, 2026 itineraries, OceanMedallion, and how to book Princess Plus or Premier for less.

A full Caribbean Princess review: the Grand-class Princess workhorse, the Piazza, Crown Grill and Sabatini's dining, best cabins and deck plan, 2026 Caribbean itineraries from Port Canaveral, OceanMedallion, and how to book Princess Plus for less.