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As of 16 March 2020, Princess Cruises has cancelled all sailings until 10 May 2020.
You can still book cruises departing after this date, and the cruise line has updated its terms for peace of mind during these times.
The line is offering Cruise with Confidence, available on sailings until 31 July, where you can cancel your trip up to 48 hours prior to departure in exchange for a future cruise credit.
Cruises booked between 1 August and 15 October 2020 can be cancelled in exchange for refund too, but the cancellation period for these dates is 30 days prior to sailing.
The future cruise credits can be used toward any sailing, not just the same one you originally booked, departing prior to 31 December 2021.
Princess Cruises rewards return visitors with discounts when they come back for more. If you have been on a Princess Cruise before, tick the "return customer" box when you are searching for your cruise to unlock the deal.
If you’re a new cruiser you can save money too. Princess Cruises offers big discounts on unsold cabins if you're ready to pack and go.
Check the website for frequent specials on last-minute cruises and limited offer promotional packages.
After landing on the homepage, you can search for a cruise by entering your preferred destination, dates and cruise length in the “Find a cruise” box.
Any qualifying matches should appear on the next page. When you see an option you’d like to book, simply click on “View details”. Next, you’ll be able to select what sort of cabin you’d like (and even the specific room, if you’d prefer), the number of guests you’ll be travelling with, and your dining options (including seating time and the size of the table you’d like to be seated at).
Just before your booking, you’ll have the option to sign-in if you’re registered, or you can continue as a guest. You’ll then be able to finalise your booking by entering your details and payment information.
Once you have booked your cruise you can log in to the ‘Cruise Personaliser’ to check the details of your booking, book extra services, change details of your reservation and print your boarding pass.
Boarding passes will only will available to print after the reservation has been paid in full, all of your visa and immigration documents have been processed (if needed), and a credit card has been added to your account.
Cruises aren't always covered by standard travel insurance policies, so we'd recommend reading our guide about travel insurance for Princess cruises to make sure you're getting the right level of cover.
Cancellation fees will be charged if you cancel your cruise depending on how far in advance you make the cancellation, and the fare paid. If you cancel 75 days or more before your cruise you will be able to receive your whole ticket price back.
A list of available shore excursions and each port can be accessed by clicking here and visiting the Princess Cruises site. Shore excursions can be booked in advance using the Cruise Personaliser. Alternatively, if you'd like to wait and see how the weather is, or what you feel like doing once your trip starts, excursions can be booked on board.
Benefits of booking your excursion directly with the cruise line, are that you'll have a guaranteed return to the ship in time and the company will use reputable local operators.
All Princess Cruises ships have bars and restaurants online that serve alcohol. Drinking age aboard all Princess Cruises ships is 21, regardless of where you ship is sailing. Bringing your own liquor and spirits on board is not allowed, and may be confiscated and discarded upon embarkation. However, passengers 21 or above are allowed to bring one bottle of wine or Champagne (750ml or less) on board with them. If you'd like to bring the bottle to the restaurant with you, a $15 corkage fee applies. There's no fee for in-room consumption.
You're free to purchase alcohol in the ports, but anything brought back on board will be kept until the end of the cruise, similar to the policy on planes when shopping at the duty-free at the airport. The same restrictions apply to any drinks purchased at the ships duty-free gift shop.
Princess Cruises offers three drinks package options, which can be purchased onboard or in advance using the Cruise Personaliser:
| Unlimited Soda & More | Café Select | All-Inclusive | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | US$8.05 per person, per day | US$33.35 per card | US$56.35 per person, per day |
| Inclusions | Unlimited fountain soft drinks, mocktails, juices and hot chocolate | 15 espresso-based specialty coffees at any time of day during the cruise | Unlimited drinks including cocktails, wine, beer, sodas, lattes, cappuccinos and bottled water. (Limited to beverages $10 or less) |
Captain's Circle is Princess Cruise Line's rewards program, in which you'll be entitled to membership after just one cruise. As a member, you'll get benefits like discounted sailings, preferential pricing, members-only events on board, and subscription to a quarterly magazine and newsletter.
There are four levels of membership: Gold, Ruby, Platinum and Elite.
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Would like to know if there is any Princess cruise from Melbourne to Tasmania return in November 2018? We are looking into booking a balcony cabin for myself and my husband.
Looking forward to your reply.
Thank you.
Hi June,
Thank you for getting in touch with finder.
Yes, Princess Cruises sails from Melbourne to Tasmania. You may check their website or call them directly to book your trip in November. If you are still looking around, you may also see other cruise lines that sail from Melbourne to Tasmania on this PAGE.
I hope this helps.
Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any other enquiries.
Thank you and have a wonderful day!
Cheers,
Jeni
Hi, if paying by credit card is there a surcharge for doing so, and if so, how much? Thanks
Hi Norma,
Thanks for getting in touch with finder. I hope all is well with you. :)
That would depend on Princess Cruise whether they charge surcharges or not. To learn more about how much they charge, please directly get in touch with Princess Cruise.
Please note that businesses are banned from charging excessive payment. The ACCC will investigate consumer complaints and take enforcement action where necessary. To learn more, please go to this page.
I hope this helps. Should you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to reach us out again.
Have a wonderful day!
Cheers,
Joshua
Is the Princess Cruises Personaliser available after I have paid a deposit or do I have to wait until I have paid the full amount?
Hi Jackie,
Thanks for your inquiry. Please note that we are not affiliated with any company we feature on our site and so we can only offer a general advice.
Cruises Personaliser will be available to use once you have booked your cruise successfully. You will need to log in and will be able to print boarding passes after the reservation has been paid in full, all of your visa and immigration documents have been processed (if needed), and a credit card has been added to your account.
Hope this helps.
Cheers,
Rench
Does princess cruises accept pre paid Australia Post MasterCard or can I use my bank Debit Card
Hi Keith,
Thanks for your question.
Princess Cruises accepts the following payment methods:
-Visa
-MasterCard
-Discover Card
-Diners Club
-American Express
As it accepts Mastercard, you will be able to use your Australia Post card to book with them.
Hope that helps!
Stephanie