Cruise Ship Profiles
Ship specifications, photos, itineraries, accommodations, dining venues, notable rooms, activities, children's areas, deck plan, enhancements, incidents, accidents and more.
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Our Home Port is Venice, Florida, a city located on the southwest coast of Florida in Sarasota County.
Princess Cruise Line Links
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Grand Princess
Golden Princess
Island Princess
Ocean Princess
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Royal Princess
Ruby Princess
Sapphire Princess
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Island Princess News
Itinerary
The Island Princess sails Alaska and Panama Canal itineraries. Visit the Princess Cruises website for a complete schedule.
Deck Plan
Sports Deck 16
Deck Chess Set, Shuffleboard, Splash Pool, Sports Court
Sun Deck 15
The Sanctuary, Princess Links, Movies Under the Stars
Lido Deck 14
Horizon Court, Lido Pool and Bar, Pizzeria, Ice Cream Bar, Lotus Pool, Lotus Spa, Fitness Center
Aloha Deck 11
Splash Pool, Passenger Staterooms, Youth Center, Youth Center Pool, Teen Center
Baja Deck 10
Passenger Staterooms
Caribe Deck 9
Passenger Staterooms
Dolphin Deck 8
Passenger Staterooms
Emerald Deck
Passenger Staterooms, Internet Cafe, Card Room, Library (midship)
Promenade Deck 7
Bayou Cafe and Steakhouse, Internet Cafe, Crooners, Churchill Lounge, Chapel, Princess Theater, Sabatini's, Universe Lounge, Wheelhouse bar
Fiesta Deck 6
Boutiques, Calypso Cove, Explorer's Lounge, Meridian Bay, Photo Gallery, Princess Theater, Provence Dining Room, Princess Casino, Universe Lounge
Plaza Deck 5
La Patisserie, Shore Excursion desk and Passenger Services, Bordeaux dining room
Gala Deck4
Medical Center
Kids Only
Princess Pelicans
Ages 3-12
Kids-only dance parties, movies and cartoons, ice cream and pizza parties, t-shirt coloring, pajama parties, fun fairs, and art projects.
Shockwaves
Ages 8-12
Kids-only dinners, dance parties, movies, video games, scavenger hunts, karaoke and talent shows, sports tournaments , California Science Center workshops, Jr. CHEF @Sea, Klutz®projects, and theme nights.
Remix Teen Lounge
Ages 13-17
Teens-only dance parties, late-night movies, sports tournaments, casino night, talent shows, formal dinners, DJ workshops, PlayStation® and Wii® equipment, foosball tables and more.
No signing in or out of the club required.
Outdoor Features
Pool Areas
Lido Pool with three hot tub, Lotus Pool with two hot tubs (aft). Pirate's View Hot Tub and Splash Pool. Swim-against-the-current Lap Pool.
Movies Under the Stars
Poolside HD theater. Movies and more.
Sports Deck
Basketball Court, Jogging Track, Golf Simulators, Princess Links.
Lotus Pool and Lotus Spa
Located on Riviera Deck aft.
Island Princess
Island Princess was built to Panamax size – this means she can offer you the exclusive experience of sailing through the Panama Canal! A high percentage of balcony staterooms give passengers the chance to view this feat of engineering up-close, or take in stunning views of spectacular glaciers during cruises to Alaska. Featured on just one other Princess ship, the Bayou Café and Steakhouse is a unique dining venue onboard in which to enjoy authentic New Orleans cuisine accompanied by live jazz.
Specifications
Ship Class: Panamax
Launched: 2003
Refurbished: 2009
GRT: 92,000
Length: 964 ft.
Draft: 27 ft.
Speed: 21 Knots
Passengers: 1.950
Island Princess Bridge Cam
Accommodations
Standard Stateroom Amenities
Fresh fruit (by request), evening bed turn-down, chocolates on your pillow, complimentary shampoo, conditioner and body lotion, Waffle weave cloth bathrobes (available upon request from your stateroom steward), bottles of liquor and stateroom bar packages available for purchase at non-duty-free prices through room service or from designated bar locations, private safe and refrigerator, 110-volt, 60-cycle alternating current (AC) with standard U.S. plug fittings, and electric hair dryer.
Mini-suites
In addition to standard amenities, mini-suite passengers receive a welcome glass of champagne, two televisions, a sitting area and a spacious closet.
Suite Amenities:
In addition to standard amenities, suite passengers receive a DVD/CD player and free access to a DVD library, complimentary web access in the Internet Café, laundry and dry cleaning, use of the Lotus Spa® Thermal Suite (select ships), one-time free mini-bar setup and use of the Disembarkation Lounge.
Stateroom sizes
| Inside | 156-166 | Sq. ft. |
| Outside | 162-212 | Sq. ft. |
| Balcony | 217-248 | Sq. ft. w/veranda |
| Suite | 280-470 | Sq. ft. w/veranda |
Dining Venues
Provence Dining Room
Traditional fixed seating restaurant.
Bordeaux Dining Room
Anytime dining restaurant.
Horizon Court
At the forefront of 24-hour dining, the Horizon Court offers a round-the-clock venue for buffet meals or snacks. In addition, the restaurant operates a late-night bistro with a set menu and sit-down service from 10 pm to 4 am.
The Bar & Grill
Burgers, hot dogs and more located on Lido Deck.
Princess Pizza
Pizzeria.
Patisserie
Light menu.
Bayou Cafe and Steakhouse
A spicy mixture of French, Spanish and African influences, New Orleans cuisine is one of the oldest culture-driven cooking styles in American history. Here, passengers will enjoy traditional Cajun-and Creole-influenced dishes such as peel-and-eat shrimp, gumbos, jambalaya, and crawfish. *$20.00 surcharge per person.
Sabatini's
With a menu specializing in Italian cuisine and premium seafood, Sabatini's offers a refined yet casual atmosphere that includes extensive personal attention from the ship's top European waiters and perhaps even a song from the pizza chef as he creates Princess' famous pies. * $20 cover charge.
Room Service
Princess provides 24-hour room service, enabling passengers to enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks in the privacy of their own staterooms or enjoying the view from their balconies. In addition to the always-available room service menu, passengers can also enjoy items from the day's main menu in their staterooms.
* Prices subject to change - updated Nov 2011
Notable Rooms
Princess Theater
Main showroom.
Universe Lounge
Comedy acts, movies and more.
The Princess Casino
Slots, cards, roulette and more.
Explorer's Lounge
Cabaret-style venue.
Wheelhouse Bar
Nautical themed lounge.
Churchill Lounge
Cigar bar and designated smoking area.
Crooners Bar
Martini bar.
Adult's Only Area
The Sanctuary
Located on Deck 15 (aft), The Sanctuary is the perfect place to take a break and indulge in a private getaway with a plush, outdoor spa-inspired setting, complete with massage cabanas, signature beverages, light meals, attentive service and personal entertainment. Serenity Stewards are on hand to provide everything from a chilled face towel and Evian water atomizers, to a menu of healthy beverages and fare. Half-day passes for The Sanctuary are available for $10 per person, for 8 am to 12:30 pm or 1 pm to 5 pm.
The Sanctuary features two outdoor private cabanas where guests can also take advantage of the exclusive Lotus Spa Services at The Sanctuary. (additional fee).
* Prices subject to change - updated Nov 2011.
