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Caribbean Princess: ship guide

Princess’s Port Canaveral ship for the Caribbean, then Copenhagen in summer 2027.

Best for: Florida cruisers who want a drive-to Princess ship with Eastern and Southern Caribbean itineraries longer than the standard 7 nights, and families using the Camp Discovery centers. Sails from Port Canaveral, Fort Lauderdale, Copenhagen in 2026 and 2027.

Caribbean Princess
Caribbean Princess
112,894gross tons
3,140guests at double occupancy
1,200crew
19decks
2004entered service, refurbished 2024
952 ftlong
1,556staterooms

About Caribbean Princess

Caribbean Princess is a Grand Class ship that entered service in April 2004 and was built for exactly the itineraries her name suggests. At 112,894 gross tons she carries 3,140 guests at double occupancy in 1,556 staterooms, with 19 decks, a three-deck Piazza, the adults-only Sanctuary and the Movies Under the Stars poolside screen that this ship introduced to the fleet.

A major 2017 refit gave the ship the World Fresh Marketplace buffet, the Camp Discovery youth and teen center, 87 interconnecting staterooms, new Princess Luxury Beds and seven new or redesigned dining venues, and a late 2024 dry dock in Palermo refreshed carpets, upholstery and public areas. Included dining spans the Coral, Island and Palm dining rooms, the 24-hour International Café, Slice and The Salty Dog Grill, with Crown Grill, Sabatini’s, the Chef’s Table and Steamers Seafood and Planks BBQ pop-ups as specialty options.

Through late April 2027 Caribbean Princess sails year-round from Port Canaveral on 6 and 7-day Eastern Caribbean cruises, 10-day and longer Southern Caribbean voyages, 12-day Panama Canal cruises and a 20-day Caribbean Explorers itinerary. In May 2027 she repositions to Copenhagen for nine 12-night Scandinavia and Baltic cruises, crosses to Boston via the British Isles in late August, and returns to Fort Lauderdale in November 2027 for 9 to 12-night Caribbean cruises. She suits Florida drive-to cruisers, families in school holidays and anyone who wants longer, port-rich Caribbean itineraries.

  • Year-round Florida homeport at Port Canaveral through April 2027
  • Movies Under the Stars poolside screen, the first in the Princess fleet
  • Three-deck Piazza with the International Café and Vines Wine Bar
  • Camp Discovery youth and teen center added in the 2017 refit
  • The Sanctuary adults-only retreat
  • Crown Grill steakhouse and Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria
  • 87 interconnecting staterooms for families and groups
  • Skywalkers Nightclub and Club Fusion

Staterooms and suites

Interior

Approximately 158 to 162 sq ft with two twin beds or a queen, a refrigerator, TV and shower bathroom, with third and fourth berths in select cabins. The most affordable option and a good match for the short Eastern Caribbean cruises.

Oceanview

Approximately 146 to 206 sq ft with a picture window or porthole; Princess notes some views are partially or fully obstructed, so check the deck plan before choosing.

Balcony

Approximately 214 to 222 sq ft including the balcony, with two chairs and a table outside. The ship has 669 standard balcony cabins and this is the category most Caribbean cruisers should aim for.

Mini-Suite and Reserve Collection Mini-Suite

Approximately 323 sq ft including the balcony, with a separate sitting area, sofa bed, two TVs and a tub with massage showerhead. Reserve Collection Mini-Suites add nightly Reserve Collection dining in a dedicated section of the main dining room, priority disembarkation and a one-time wine setup.

Suites

Full Suites run approximately 460 to 932 sq ft including the balcony, with a separate sitting area, sofa bed, tub and shower, complimentary mini-bar setup and laundry, Reserve Collection dining and priority tender disembarkation; a handful of Window Suites have a window instead of a balcony. Two Bedroom Family Suites sleep up to eight. Caribbean Princess does not carry the Sanctuary Collection, which is on Sun Princess and Star Princess only.

Caribbean Princess deck plans

Deck by deck, straight from our booking engine: the plan, the stateroom categories on that deck and the public rooms. Pick a deck.

Deck 19 - Star Deck plan

Deck 19 - Star Deck

Skywalker's Nightclub, The Skywalker, Sport's Court.

  • Skywalkers NightclubHot music and cool cocktails set to a DJ spinning popular club tunes is the ideal setting for a night of dancing. Gleaming, ultra modern and ultra cool, this hot spot invites a little stargazing while the colorful neon dance floor invites everyone to get up and boogie down

Plans are the cruise line’s current drawings as supplied to our booking engine. Layouts change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the exact stateroom when you book.

On board Caribbean Princess

World Fresh Marketplace
World Fresh Marketplace
Vines
Vines
Vegas Style Casino
Vegas Style Casino
Ultimate Balcony Dining
Ultimate Balcony Dining
Tree House
Tree House
The Shops of Princess
The Shops of Princess
The Sanctuary
The Sanctuary
The Salty Dog Grill
The Salty Dog Grill
The Salty Dog
The Salty Dog
The Reef Splash Zone
The Reef Splash Zone
The Piazza
The Piazza
The Lodge
The Lodge

Dining on Caribbean Princess

Main Dining Rooms (Coral, Island, Palm)Included

Three main dining rooms with Traditional, Flexible or Walk-in dining, all included in the fare.

World Fresh MarketplaceIncluded

Buffet restaurant added in 2017 with international stations for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

International CaféIncluded

24-hour Piazza café for pastries, paninis, salads and desserts.

Slice Pizzeria and The Salty Dog GrillIncluded

Poolside pizza by the slice and burgers and hot dogs from the grill.

Coffee & Cones and Afternoon TeaIncluded

Complimentary soft-serve cones by the pool and a traditional afternoon tea service in the dining room.

Crown GrillSpecialty

Princess’s signature steakhouse with premium aged beef, chops and seafood.

Sabatini’s Italian TrattoriaSpecialty

Handmade pasta and Italian classics in a sit-down trattoria setting.

Steamers Seafood and Planks BBQSpecialty

Pop-up seafood and barbecue dinners on select nights for an additional charge.

Chef’s TableSpecialty

Limited-capacity multi-course dinner hosted by the executive chef, reservations required.

Ultimate Balcony DiningSpecialty

A served multi-course dinner on your own balcony.

Entertainment and activities

  • Production shows, comedians and guest entertainers in the Princess Theater
  • Movies Under the Stars poolside screen
  • Live music in the Piazza, Crooners, Wheelhouse Bar and Vines Wine Bar
  • Club Fusion lounge and Skywalkers Nightclub
  • Vegas-style casino
  • Pools and hot tubs plus the adults-only Sanctuary
  • Lotus Spa and Fitness Center
  • Fine Arts Gallery, Champagne art auctions and The Shops of Princess

Families and who it suits

Camp Discovery, added in 2017, runs The Treehouse for ages 3 to 7, The Lodge for 8 to 12 and The Beach House teen lounge for 13 to 17, all included. With 87 interconnecting staterooms, family staterooms for four and Two Bedroom Family Suites for eight, Caribbean Princess is the most family-ready ship among the older Princess vessels.

Best for: Florida cruisers who want a drive-to Princess ship with Eastern and Southern Caribbean itineraries longer than the standard 7 nights, and families using the Camp Discovery centers.

Sails from: Port Canaveral, Fort Lauderdale, Copenhagen · Regions: Eastern Caribbean, Southern Caribbean, Panama Canal, Scandinavia and Baltic

Caribbean Princess questions we answer every day

How big is Caribbean Princess?
Caribbean Princess is 112,894 gross tons and 952 feet long with 19 decks. She carries 3,140 guests at double occupancy in 1,556 staterooms, with a crew of about 1,200. She is a Grand Class ship with an extra deck of staterooms compared with Grand Princess, which is why she carries more guests than her older sister.
Where does Caribbean Princess sail in 2026 and 2027?
Through late April 2027 she sails round trip from Port Canaveral: 6 and 7-day Eastern Caribbean cruises to ports such as San Juan, Amber Cove and Grand Turk, 10-day and longer Southern Caribbean voyages, 12-day Panama Canal cruises and a 20-day Caribbean Explorers itinerary. From May to August 2027 she sails 12-night Baltic cruises from Copenhagen, then crosses to Boston and returns to Fort Lauderdale in November 2027.
When was Caribbean Princess last refurbished?
The ship had a routine dry dock at Fincantieri’s Palermo yard in late 2024 that refreshed carpets, upholstery and public areas along with technical work. Her last major refit was in 2017, when Princess added the World Fresh Marketplace, Camp Discovery, 87 interconnecting staterooms, new Princess Luxury Beds and seven new or redesigned dining venues.
Which staterooms are best on Caribbean Princess?
A Balcony stateroom is the right call for the Caribbean and the ship has 669 of them plus 178 Mini-Suites. Families should look at the interconnecting cabins added in 2017 or a Two Bedroom Family Suite. For the Baltic season in 2027 a Mini-Suite or Suite with Reserve Collection dining makes the long port days easier with a dedicated dining section and priority disembarkation.
What is included in the fare on Caribbean Princess?
The three main dining rooms, World Fresh Marketplace, International Café, Slice, The Salty Dog Grill, Coffee & Cones ice cream, afternoon tea, theater shows, Movies Under the Stars, pools and Camp Discovery are included. Specialty restaurants, drinks, Wi-Fi and crew appreciation are extra unless you add a Princess Plus or Premier package. SmartCruiser adds bonus onboard credit on sailings where Princess allows it, which you will not get booking direct.
Is Caribbean Princess good for families?
Yes. Camp Discovery gives kids and teens their own spaces, Movies Under the Stars works for all ages, and the 87 interconnecting staterooms and Two Bedroom Family Suites make it easy to keep a group together. Port Canaveral is an easy drive for Florida families and a short hop from Orlando for anyone combining the cruise with the theme parks.

Facts checked against Princess Cruises: Caribbean Princess, Princess Cruises: Caribbean Princess ship facts, Princess Cruises: Our Ships (fleet overview), Cruise Industry News: Caribbean Princess completes drydock in Italy (November 2024) on October 13, 2026. Ship details change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the current layout when you book.

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