Tips for Princess Cruises

Insider Tips & Hacks

• MedallionClass Technology: Wearable smart device lets you open doors, order drinks, find friends, and get onboard faster.
• Captain’s Circle Loyalty: Gets you priority boarding, discounts, and early access to excursions.

Dining Secrets

• Traditional Dining (set time) or Anytime Dining (flexible) choose what fits your style.
• Specialty Restaurants: Crown Grill (steakhouse), Sabatini’s (Italian), and more (extra fee).
• Afternoon Tea: Available daily free and elegant.
• Room Service: 24/7. Most items free, but some carry a fee (late night snacks or specialty options).

Drink & Internet Upgrades

• Plus Beverage Package: Includes cocktails, wine, soda, specialty coffee.
• Premier Package: Includes top-shelf drinks, unlimited internet, and two specialty meals.
• Internet: MedallionNet is one of the fastest at sea, best value if bundled with drink packages.

Attractions

• Free: Movies Under the Stars, Discovery at SEA events, enrichment talks, trivia, pools, live music, game shows.
• Paid: The Enclave spa experience, Chef’s Table, specialty dining.
• Unique: Voice-guided ship tours and interactive games with Medallion app.

What You Can Bring

• Alcohol: One 750ml bottle of wine per adult, per cruise. Additional bottles charged $15 corkage.
• Food: Pre-packaged snacks are OK; no homemade meals.
• Soda/Water: Allowed within reason.

Gambling Info

• Full casino open at sea. You can use your cruise card, but consider setting limits to avoid overspending.
• Slot tournaments and blackjack events available check daily planner.

Port Info

• 6–9 hours average port stay.
• Tender boats used in smaller ports arrive early for timed tickets.
• Book shore excursions via the app or onboard kiosks.

Laundry

• Self-service laundry rooms on most ships. Detergent available for purchase.
• Full-service laundry and dry cleaning available. Look for package specials mid-cruise.