Princess Cruises · Crown Class
Crown Princess: ship guide
Refurbished in 2025 with O’Malley’s Irish Pub; Southern Caribbean and Alaska.
Best for: Couples and experienced cruisers who want a port-rich Southern Caribbean or Alaska itinerary on a freshly refurbished mid-sized ship with a proper pub. Sails from San Juan, Puerto Rico, Bridgetown, Barbados, Vancouver in 2026 and 2027.
About Crown Princess
Crown Princess is the lead ship of the Crown Class, the final evolution of Princess’s Grand Class design, and entered service in June 2006 with Martha Stewart as godmother. She is 113,561 gross tons, carries 3,080 guests at double occupancy in 1,547 staterooms with nearly 900 balconies, and has the three-story Piazza, Movies Under the Stars screen and adults-only Sanctuary that define the Princess product.
A December 2025 dry dock in Singapore gave the ship Princess’s popular O’Malley’s Irish Pub in place of the Wheelhouse Bar, a redesigned Gatsby’s Casino and a new EFFY Lounge, along with a general refurbishment of public spaces. Included dining covers three main dining rooms, the World Fresh Marketplace buffet, the 24-hour International Café, Slice and The Salty Dog Grill, with Crown Grill, Sabatini’s, the Chef’s Table and The Salty Dog Gastropub as specialty choices.
After completing a 114-day world cruise from Sydney in 2026, Crown Princess moves to the Caribbean for winter 2026 to 2027 with 7 and 14-night Southern Caribbean cruises from San Juan and a first-ever Princess homeport season in Bridgetown, Barbados from January to March 2027. Summer 2027 brings Inside Passage cruises from Vancouver, followed by a winter of California Coast, Hawaii and Mexican Riviera sailings from the West Coast. She suits couples and well-traveled cruisers who want port-rich itineraries on a mid-sized ship.
- O’Malley’s Irish Pub, redesigned Gatsby’s Casino and EFFY Lounge added in the December 2025 dry dock
- Three-story Piazza atrium with the International Café and Vines Wine Bar
- Movies Under the Stars poolside screen
- The Sanctuary adults-only retreat
- Crown Grill steakhouse and Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria
- Skywalkers Nightclub high over the stern
- Four pools, a splash pool and seven whirlpool spas
- Lotus Spa and Fitness Center
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 way to sail, and a sensible pick on the port-intensive Southern Caribbean itineraries.
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.
Balcony
Approximately 214 to 222 sq ft including the balcony, with two chairs and a table outside. Crown Princess has nearly 900 balconies, so this category is plentiful and the right choice for Alaska and the Caribbean islands alike.
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; some have windows instead of balconies. 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. Two Bedroom Family Suites sleep up to eight with two bathrooms. Crown Princess does not carry the Sanctuary Collection, which is on Sun Princess and Star Princess only.
Crown 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
Center Court, Jogging Track, Princess Links, Platinium Studio.
- Platinum StudioPlatinum Studio specializes in premium black and white portraits. Skilled photographers using expert lighting techniques will create a suite of stunning photographs that truly capture the essence of their subject.
- Princess LinksImagine playing on the green while surrounded by a beautiful blue ocean. Whether you’re a dabbler or a devoted disciple of the game, the nine-hole miniature putting course will put your finer golfing skills to the test.
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 Crown Princess
Dining on Crown Princess
Main Dining Rooms (Botticelli, Da Vinci, Michelangelo)Included
Three main dining rooms with Traditional, Flexible or Walk-in dining, all included in the fare.
World Fresh MarketplaceIncluded
Buffet restaurant 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 & ConesIncluded
Complimentary soft-serve ice cream cones plus specialty coffee drinks for a charge.
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.
The Salty Dog GastropubSpecialty
Elevated pub fare and craft beer in the evenings.
Chef’s Table and Crab ShackSpecialty
The Chef’s Table is a hosted multi-course dinner with the executive chef; Crab Shack is a casual pop-up seafood boil on select nights.
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
- O’Malley’s Irish Pub with live music, beer and whiskey flights
- Live music in the Piazza, Crooners martini bar and Vines Wine Bar
- Club Fusion lounge and Skywalkers Nightclub
- Redesigned Gatsby’s Casino
- Four pools, a splash pool, seven whirlpools and the adults-only Sanctuary
- Lotus Spa and Fitness Center, Princess Links putting course and sports court
Families and who it suits
Princess youth centers run by age: 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. Family staterooms sleep up to four and Two Bedroom Family Suites sleep up to eight, though Crown Princess is a quieter, more adult ship than the big-resort competition.
Best for: Couples and experienced cruisers who want a port-rich Southern Caribbean or Alaska itinerary on a freshly refurbished mid-sized ship with a proper pub.
Sails from: San Juan, Puerto Rico, Bridgetown, Barbados, Vancouver · Regions: Southern Caribbean, Alaska, California Coast, Hawaii, Mexican Riviera
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Facts checked against Princess Cruises: Crown Princess, Princess Cruises: Crown Princess fact sheet, Princess Cruises: Crown Princess returns from drydock (December 2025), Princess Cruises: 2027 Alaska season news release on October 13, 2026. Ship details change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the current layout when you book.
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