Cruise Ship Profiles

Royal Princess

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Debuting in spring of 2013, the new 141,000-ton, 3,600-passenger Royal Princess is the first of two new-generation ships for Princess which are being built by Fincantieri at their Monfalcone, Italy shipyard.  The prototype design is an evolution of the line’s classic style of ships, while including some new features and expanded signature spaces.

This will be the third time the name Royal Princess has been given to a Princess ship. The first Royal Princess debuted in 1984.  While she left the fleet in 2005, the name was passed to one of Princess’ small ships in 2007, and this vessel is being transferred to a sister company at the end of April.

A new design element is an over-water SeaWalk, a top-deck glass-bottomed enclosed walkway on the ship’s starboard side extending more than 28 feet beyond the edge of the vessel.  From here passengers can enjoy dramatic views, including to the sea 128 feet below.  On the ship’s port side, passengers will find a similarly-unique cantilevered SeaView bar, featuring cocktails with unbeatable vistas.

Royal Princess Highlights

Expanded Atrium with entertainment and casual dining options; a first ever enclosed walkway extending from the top of the ship, plus a port side cantilevered bar, each with glass floors and amazing ocean views; exclusive adults-only area featuring private cabanas; evening water and light show; balconies on all outside staterooms. Princess Cruises video highlights of Royal Princess.

Specifications

Ship Class: New Class

Launched: 2013

Maiden Voyage:

GRT: 141,000

Length: ft.

Draft:  ft.

Speed: Knots

Passengers: 3,600

Accommodations

All outside staterooms on Royal Princess will have balconies, which means that 80 percent of the ship’s staterooms will include this desirable feature.

Stateroom sizes

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Dining Venues

Three Main Dining Rooms

The two forward dining rooms will include a circular wine cellar for private dining for up to 10 people.

 The aft dining room will offer the Chef's Table Lumiere featuring a spectacular hand-carved glass table, surrounded by a curtain of light for privacy. 

Horizon Court Buffet

Now 35% larger, the Horizon Court will showcase an industry first 1,100 square foot artisan pastry shop — an astounding creation with custom-built displays of amazing desserts, a full-range coffee bar and stations where pastry chefs will demonstrate candy making, cake decorating and other skills.

Sabatini’s

Also located in the Mini-Piazza will be Princess’ signature Tuscan-inspired specialty restaurant, Sabatini’s. Known for its celebrated pastas, seafood and Italian specialties, Sabatini’s features a fresh menu of sophisticated Italian favorites with an a la carte experience. Sabatini's will also feature an impressive wine tower of large bottles, such as magnums and jeroboams, and a walk-through to Vines Wine Bar, perfect for pre- or post-dinner drinks. Located on deck 5.

Crown Grill

The Crown Grill and the Wheelhouse Bar will join forces for an incredible culinary experience with all-night entertainment plus steaks, chops and seafood.

International Café

As on most Princess ships, the International Café will be serving fresh-baked pastries, panini sandwiches, salads, fresh-baked cookies specialty coffees, and sweet desserts, but aboard Royal Princess this favorite venue will have an expanded seating area and an eye-catching new lighting feature, making it the perfect area to grab a light meal, meet friends for coffee or enjoy an a snack while watching the array of Piazza entertainers. Located on deck 5.

Alfredo’s

After quickly becoming a passenger favorite since its debut aboard Grand Princess, Alfredo’s Pizzeria has kept up Princess’ reputation for serving the best pizza at sea. Aboard Royal Princess the sit-down restaurant will feature an expanded menu and more spacious seating, perfect for enjoying the fresh toppings and crisp crusts of a personal pizza right from the eatery’s stone oven. Located on deck 6 at the Atrium.

Gelato

For a delicious desert or afternoon delight, Royal Princess’ gelateria will serve up a variety of tempting treats such as designer sundaes, sweet crespelle (Italian crepes), creamy fruit smoothies, frosty shakes, and delightful homemade waffle ice cream cones.

Ocean Terrace

The new Ocean Terrace seafood bar will offer pearls of the ocean, fresh from the sea. Seafood lovers can indulge in an array of treats, including sushi, sashimi, ceviche and caviar in a space that seems to be floating over the atrium levels below. Located on deck 7 at the Atrium.

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Notable Features

The Atrium

Royal Princess’ expanded atrium is designed to enhance the lively street-café atmosphere passengers have become accustomed to on current Princess ships. With more open space for viewing live entertainment in the Piazza from decks 6 and 7, as well as venues that appear to float mid-air, this new atrium represents a prototype design that builds on the line’s classic style.

Princess Theater

Royal Princess features the line's largest Princess Theater (main show lounge) ever, with unobstructed sight lines from every seat.

Vista Lounge

 Alternate evening performance venue (aft).

Celebrations Gift Shop

A new shopping stop, Celebrations offers gifts especially for passengers celebrating a special occasion, or those looking for a well-deserved indulgence. Passengers will find premium chocolates, colorful flower arrangements, and other gift items perfect for someone enjoying a special day.

Vines

A Princess passenger favorite, Vines wine bar features as many as 30 different wines by the glass, plus a selection of tapas or sushi to accompany the many vintages. Passengers can also find favorite bottles for purchase or a gift for their favorite wine lover at Vines shop.

Bar Piazza and Tea Tower

This classic cocktail bar complements the Piazza vibe by offering an endless array of “anything you can think of” libations, complemented by a twin tea tower of artisan-crafted varieties and infusions for custom creations with over 300 possibilities.

Bellini’s

This brand new Italian-inspired cocktail venue is a perfect place to enjoy the lively atmosphere of the atrium’s activities, while indulging in a Bellini-inspired drink. Passengers will also enjoy views of the Piazza below in this “floating” space. Located on deck 6.

Crooners

An expanded Crooners Bar offers the venue’s famous menu of 75 different martinis and classic 1960s-style “Rat Pack” atmosphere, and also a new entertainment option with dueling glass pianos for a lively show. Located on deck 7.

Princess Live Studio and Cafe

Studio - Located on Royal Princess' deck 7 just aft of the Piazza, Princess Live! will be a flexible, 280-seat venue based on a television broadcast studio.  Princess Live! will serve as a venue for daily broadcasts of "The Wake Show" and will host a live audience. The Princess Live! studio will also host a variety of events, including game shows, interactive cooking shows, art house films, enrichment classes, murder mysteries, trivia, and "Meet the Experts" presentations from the crew. Additionally, Princess Live! will serve as a more intimate performance venue for onboard musicians who will offer "unplugged" and "in-the-round" shows, providing an opportunity for entertainers to connect with the audience in a unique environment.

Cafe - The adjacent Princess Live! Café will surround passengers with interactive, wall-mounted screens showing the ship's position, ports of call, points of interest and even international newspapers. The café will serve up specialty coffees, teas and freshly squeezed citrus juice, plus will offer a selection of fresh-baked croissants and pastries in the morning.

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Outdoor Features

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