Here & Now
By Sarah Etinas
Here & Now
By Sarah Etinas
Get the whole family together for a Princess cruise—and bring generations closer along the way.
Looking for a vacation that the entire family will remember? Princess Cruises is sure to deliver. As you sail across the seven seas, you’ll make core memories that’ll stick with you for years to come. Discover grandma’s pickleball hustle, dad’s karaoke chops, or your cousin’s seafood obsession, all while sailing to unbeatable ports of call.
Sleep in Style
Finding accommodations that’ll suit everyone in the group can often be the hardest challenge of all. With Princess Cruises, you’ll have quite a few options that are great for families. Every single room, regardless of category, can accommodate up to four guests. Want even more space? The Two-Bedroom Family Suite is a great choice for up to eight people, and it includes upgraded amenities and a spacious sitting room. Bringing a baby along for the trip? Comfortable cribs are available upon request as well.
Activities Galore
With up to 21 decks, each Princess Cruises vessel is jam-packed with fun for all ages. Starting with the kids, the ships have three dedicated youth and teen programs, separated by age group. The youngest sailors will play and craft to their hearts’ content, while teens can get competitive with video game tournaments, settle in for movie nights, or simply hang out with new friends.
While the kids are having their own fun, the adults can treat themselves too. Lounge at the adults only, spa-inspired space The Sanctuary, get pampered at the Lotus Spa, and sip on a tropical cocktail of your choice. Even the grandparents will have their fair share of fun on a Princess cruise, playing a bit of badminton or testing their luck in the onboard casino.
“With up to 21 decks, each Princess Cruises vessel is jam-packed with fun for all ages.”
“With up to 21 decks, each Princess Cruises vessel is jam-packed with fun for all ages.”
And while letting each group go off and do their own thing can be fun, let’s not forget family day. Play a game of basketball or pickleball with the whole crew, or tee off in a competitive game of mini golf. Spend a day at one of the family-friendly pools, or settle in for a Broadway-inspired performance at the Princess Theater.
Itineraries to Remember
It’s easy for the onboard excitement to steal all of the spotlight on a Princess cruise, but let’s not forget that you’re sailing to some of the coolest ports of call all the while. Snorkel in the waters of the Galápagos Islands, keeping your eyes peeled for turtles and rays. Stroll the ancient streets of Rome, stopping at the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, and the Pantheon. Or sail into Tokyo, where just the thoughtfully crafted meals will have you wanting to visit again and again.
Celebrate Together
Princess cruises are wonderful in general, but when it’s to celebrate someone special, it’s a next-level experience. Whether it’s a birthday or a retirement, a graduation or a reunion, you can celebrate in style. Depending on your group’s specific needs, you may be able to plan an exclusive cocktail party or arrange for onboard spending money for everyone, all with the help of a Princess expert. Talk about a celebration to remember!
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I have always been a Geography and Map Fanatic. I own a very large and well-utilized National Geographic Atlas in which I have recorded many notes and personal trips and routed out my journeys by ships, planes, trains, and cycling. I refer to it frequently in putting together my clients' trips and itineraries, as well as my own.
Going back to the time when I was a little girl, I have either lived just a few yards from the ocean or relatively close to it. I liked watching ships and wanted to know what life was like on the other side of the ocean. I was fascinated that my Grandmother came to the US on a ship as a teenage girl together with her sister from Ireland. Before my grandparents met in the US, my Grandfather from Ireland worked as a cowboy and copper miner in Montana at the turn of the 20th Century. They had many National Geographic issues at their home which I loved looking at. These impressions, plus taking my first cruise, all eventually led me to the cruise and travel ...