PRINCESS CRUISES GUIDE 2027–2028: Ships, Cabins, Fares, Plus & Premier Packages, MedallionClass, Dining, Alaska, Shore Excursions, Packing & Smarter Cruise Planning

Planning a Princess cruise should feel exciting, not confusing.
Which ship is right for you? Is Princess Plus actually worth the upgrade? Should you choose Premier instead? Which cabin locations should you avoid? When should you book excursions? Is a balcony really necessary for Alaska? And what should you arrange before embarkation so your vacation starts smoothly?
Princess Cruises Guide 2027–2028 by Kingsley Weatherby turns those questions into clear, practical decisions.
Rather than overwhelming you with cruise-line marketing or endless lists, this guide focuses on what actually affects your experience and your budget. Whether you are planning your first Princess sailing or returning after several cruises, you will learn how to choose more confidently, spend more intelligently, and avoid many of the mistakes travelers discover only after boarding.
Inside, you will discover how to:
Choose between Sun Princess, Star Princess, Royal-class ships, Grand-era ships and the rest of the Princess fleet
Match the right ship and itinerary to your travel style
Understand Princess Standard, Plus and Premier without confusing package language
Calculate whether a package genuinely saves you money
Choose interior, oceanview, balcony, mini-suite, Reserve Collection, Sanctuary Collection or suite accommodations
Spot cabin-location problems before you pay
Use the Princess app, Medallion, OceanReady, OceanNow and MedallionNet with less frustration
Plan embarkation day efficiently
Navigate complimentary, casual and specialty dining
Understand beverage packages, coffee, wine and onboard drink rules
Make the most of entertainment, pools, spa facilities, youth programs and sea days
Decide when a Princess shore excursion, independent tour or self-guided day makes the most sense
Plan an unforgettable Alaska cruise, including Glacier Bay, Voyage of the Glaciers, Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan, wildlife excursions, cruisetours, Denali and Princess wilderness lodges
Compare Princess itineraries in the Caribbean, Europe, Mediterranean, Panama Canal, Hawaii, Mexico, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Canada & New England, South America and beyond
Plan confidently for solo travel, families, multigenerational groups and accessibility needs
Understand Captain's Circle, Crew Appreciation and Princess cruise etiquette
Pack efficiently for warm-weather, Alaska and port-intensive cruises
Follow a practical planning timeline from booking through disembarkation
The book also includes a Princess terminology quick-reference guide, final pre-sailing verification checklist, packing guidance and practical decision shortcuts you can return to throughout the planning process.
You do not need to memorize every Princess policy or purchase every available upgrade. You need to know which decisions matter, which extras are worth paying for, and which common mistakes are easy to avoid.
That is what this guide is designed to help you do.
Plan smarter. Spend with purpose. Board prepared. Then enjoy the cruise.