Princess Cruises is expanding its partnership with onboard retail operator Starboard, which will take over retail operations on eight additional ships over the next year. The expansion will significantly increase Starboard's presence across the fleet.
More than 100 passengers and crew members aboard the Caribbean Princess have fallen ill during the ship’s current 13-night Southern Caribbean voyage, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Star Princess made a striking entrance into her inaugural Alaska season with a unique celebration in Seattle, where the skyline lit up with an Alaska-themed drone show welcoming the ship’s arrival.
The one-night event, held at Seattle Center, featured hundreds of synchronized drones forming shapes inspired by Alaska’s landscapes, wildlife, and adventurous spirit.
Princess Cruises is introducing a new program aimed at improving food quality in crew dining areas across its fleet, according to an internal message from Sami Kohen, Vice President of Food & Beverage.
The Crew Mess Food Quality Assurance Program took effect May 1, 2026, and is designed to improve consistency, nutrition, and overall meal experience for crew members onboard.
Princess Cruises is introducing a series of changes to its Guest Services teams aimed at improving career growth, pay, and onboard operations, according to an internal communication shared with employees.
The update, sent by Vice President of Hotel Operations and Guest Experience, outlines a restructuring of roles within Guest Services. The company is redefining responsibilities, especially within the Assistant Purser ranks, to create clearer job functions and better career progression.
The cruise ship Sapphire Princess was forced to change course during the current western Mediterranean voyage after a routine watch turned into a deeply distressing situation for everyone onboard.
Late in the afternoon on April 21, a crew member spotted an orange object drifting in the water and immediately raised the alarm. What was first believed to be a possible “man overboard” quickly escalated into a full response. The bridge team ordered the ship to turn around and investigate, with the object later identified as a lifejacket.
Princess Cruises has announced an order for three new Voyager-class cruise ships, marking a major expansion of its future fleet. The agreement with the Italian shipyard Fincantieri was formalized during the Seatrade Cruise Global event in Miami.
A new tattoo policy from Princess Cruises is already getting crew members talking onboard after it officially kicked in on April 2, 2026.
Based on a message shared with Crew Center, any visible tattoo bigger than 5x5 cm — including full sleeves — now has to be covered while working or in guest areas. Crew can use long-sleeve uniforms or special tattoo covers, which are now being sold onboard.
Ever wondered how modern cruise ships defend themselves in high-risk waters without firing a single shot?
The answer might surprise you. It’s not missiles, armed guards, or Hollywood-style defenses — it’s sound.
A recent video shared by Princess Cruises security officer Aswini Sayooj has pulled back the curtain on one of the industry’s lesser-known safety tools: the LRAD 1000, or Long Range Acoustic Device often nicknamed the “sonic cannon.”
Princess Cruises is preparing for a significant shift in how crew performance is evaluated and developed onboard, as outlined in a recent message from Chief Human Resources Officer Luba Pelikhova.
In both an internal communication and a supporting video message, the company introduced updates to its “Performance Partnership” program — a system designed to guide how crew performance is assessed across the fleet.
