Princess Cruises was founded in 1965 by Stanley McDonald, who chartered a single ship for Mexican Riviera sailings from Los Angeles. Today the line is owned by Carnival Corporation & plc and operates a fleet of 17 ships, calling at more than 360 destinations across 100 countries on all seven continents. Known worldwide as "The Love Boat" thanks to the long-running 1970s and 1980s television series filmed aboard the Pacific Princess and Island Princess, Princess has spent over five decades refining the art of ocean travel. The 84-page Journey Magazine distils that heritage into a single source of holiday inspiration, showcasing itineraries, onboard experiences, and destination highlights from across the Princess fleet.
Princess operates 17 ships ranging from the classic Grand-class vessels to the newest Sphere-class ships powered by liquefied natural gas. Itineraries span Alaska, the Caribbean, the Mexican Riviera, Europe, the Panama Canal, Hawaii, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, South America, Canada and New England, and full World Cruises. Whether a short five-night getaway or an extended grand voyage, the line is designed to accommodate first-time cruisers and seasoned repeat guests alike. The fleet consistently earns recognition from industry reviewers for its balance of destination variety and onboard refinement.
All 17 ships in the Princess fleet carry the MedallionClass designation. At the heart of this is the Ocean Medallion, a wearable device roughly the size of a 10-pence piece that never needs to be charged or switched on. It enables touch-free boarding, allows guests to locate travelling companions anywhere on the ship, and supports on-demand delivery of food, drinks and services to virtually any location onboard. The companion MedallionClass App extends this convenience further, letting guests browse menus, book activities, and manage their voyage from a smartphone.
Every Princess fare at the Princess Standard level includes full-board accommodation, 24-hour dining across main dining rooms and room service, onboard entertainment, and a broad range of activities. Guests seeking a fully inclusive experience can upgrade to Princess Plus, which adds a drinks package covering cocktails, beer, wine and speciality coffees, unlimited MedallionNet Wi-Fi, and crew appreciation gratuities. The higher-tier Princess Premier package extends these benefits further with additional dining credits and premium services. Crew appreciation is otherwise charged automatically to onboard accounts at rates of $18 to $20 USD per guest per day, depending on stateroom category.
The Princess Cruises Journey Magazine is an 84-page print publication packed with itinerary ideas, onboard stories, destination features, and practical information about fares and packages. It serves as a tangible introduction to the Princess experience for prospective travellers considering their first cruise as well as returning guests exploring new itineraries. The magazine reflects the same visual identity and editorial tone as the Princess brand itself, making it a useful reference when comparing sailings and cabin categories.
Yes. Princess Cruises continues to operate its full fleet of 17 ships as of 2026 and remains one of the world's largest cruise lines by passenger numbers. The line is owned by Carnival Corporation & plc and is headquartered in Santa Clarita, California.
MedallionClass is Princess Cruises' proprietary technology platform centred on the Ocean Medallion wearable device. It provides touch-free boarding, shipwide location of fellow guests, and on-demand service delivery. As of 2021, the MedallionClass experience was rolled out across the entire Princess fleet, so all 17 ships are equipped with the system.
A Princess Standard fare covers accommodation, freshly prepared meals 24 hours a day in the main dining rooms and via room service, onboard entertainment, and a wide selection of activities. Alcoholic drinks, Wi-Fi, and crew appreciation gratuities are not included at this base level but can be added individually or through the Plus or Premier packages.
Princess Plus adds a drinks package (covering cocktails, beer, wine and speciality coffees), unlimited MedallionNet Wi-Fi, and prepaid crew appreciation to the standard fare. Princess Premier builds on Plus by including additional dining credits, the highest tier of Wi-Fi, and further premium perks. Both packages are purchased at the time of booking and are priced per person per day.
Princess Cruises calls at more than 360 destinations in over 100 countries across all seven continents. Regions include Alaska, the Caribbean, Europe, the Panama Canal, Mexico, Hawaii, South America, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, Canada and New England, Antarctica, and World Cruise routes.
The Journey Magazine is an 84-page print brochure produced by Princess Cruises to showcase its itineraries, ships, onboard experiences, and holiday packages. It is aimed at prospective passengers researching a cruise holiday and at existing guests looking for new sailing ideas. The magazine was previously available to order through brochure request services such as Catalink.
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