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caribbean island hopping with free deluxe balcony upgrade & miami stay

6th Mar 2026 | 11 nights | Princess | Enchanted Princess

Premium cruise onboard Princess Cruises
Financially protected by the ATOL scheme
This package can be tailored to suit you
FREE cabin upgrade
Princess Cays
Premium cruise onboard Princess Cruises
Financially protected by the ATOL scheme
This package can be tailored to suit you
FREE cabin upgrade

Pay for an outside cabin and receive a deluxe balcony cabin! (save up to £325pp)

Why do we love this cruise holiday? Explore the captivating destinations of the Caribbean getaway with a touch of luxury and a free upgrade! You’ll kick off your adventure with an included 1-night stay in the lively city of Miami, before boarding the brand-new Enchanted Princess for an unforgettable island-hopping experience. Along the way, you’ll visit the exclusive private island in the Bahamas, where you can enjoy VIP relaxation like never before. It’s a memorable journey aboard a beautiful ship, and with the added bonus of ATOL protection, you can relax knowing everything is taken care of. All of this, plus that free upgrade – what more could you ask for?

What's included:

  • 1-night 4* hotel stay in Miami
  • 10-night Caribbean cruise onboard Enchanted Princess
  • FREE upgrade from outside to a deluxe balcony cabin on your cruise
  • Return flights with generous baggage included
  • ATOL protected

Miami is a vibrant city in south-eastern Florida, known for its beautiful beaches, diverse culture, and lively nightlife. It's a hub for tourism, business and Latin American influence, with iconic areas like South Beach and Little Havana. Miami also boasts a thriving arts scene, warm weather and a major sports team.

The Caribbean is the perfect place for a relaxing holiday, offering beautiful beaches, crystal-clear waters, and plenty of sunshine. Whether you want to soak up the sun, explore vibrant local culture, or simply unwind by the sea, it’s an ideal spot for a getaway. With its laid-back atmosphere and warm, welcoming people, a holiday to the Caribbean is sure to leave you feeling refreshed and recharged. It’s a place where you can really switch off and enjoy some well-deserved rest.

Your ship: Enchanted Princess is a sophisticated cruise ship that delivers a wide range of activities both outdoors and in. It features a lovely range of public spaces that appeal to a variety of tastes, no easy task on a ship that carries 3,660 passengers but it does so effortlessly, with great passenger flow and an environment that is inviting and relaxing. The heart of the ship is the Piazza, a stunning, multilevel space inspired by the piazzas of Europe. Restaurants and bars surround the central space, which is always buzzing with activity, from music to balloon drops. It's the best space onboard.

Want to go all-inclusive? Why not speak to your sales consultant about upgrading your cruise with Princess Plus for drinks, Wi-Fi, tips & more.


What's included with the Cruise

  • Premium accommodation
  • MedallionClass® experience
  • Meals throughout the day including sit down service in the main dining rooms, buffets and 24-hour room service
  • A range of Entertainment including Broadway-calibre Production Shows
  • An endless array of activities including enriching new experiences onboard with Discovery at SEA.
  • Youth & Teen Clubs in partnership with the Discovery Channel

Cruise Circle Collection packages adhere to our 7 point charter:

  • Up-front, honest pricing
  • No hidden fees
  • No booking fees. Ever.
  • A personal service
  • Educational trips and ship visits
  • Good quality accommodation
  • No unreasonable flight times
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6th Mar 2026 Friday
Fly UK to Miami, USA
Miami, USA
 
 
 
 
Fly UK to Miami, USA
Flights

Today your Caribbean holiday begins with your flight to Miami.

Miami, USA
Hotel

Check-in to your 4* hotel for a 1-night stay.

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7th Mar 2026 Saturday
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
 
 
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Cruise
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
The "middle city" of Florida's Gold Coast, Fort Lauderdale sits between Miami to the south and Palm Beach to the north. The city blends nicely with its metropolitan neighbours, and elements of Miami's chic vibe and the affluent nature of Palm Beach are recognizable. But Fort Lauderdale is a destination itself. Operating one of the busiest cruise ports in North America -- more than three million people pass through each year -- helps define Fort Lauderdale as a robust tourism spot. Fort Lauderdale started out as a swampy outpost with a fort, built to protect against the Seminole Indians. The swamps were transformed in the late 1800s into a series of canals by scooping out parallel waterways and creating long peninsulas between them. This created more than 300 miles of navigable waterways (twice that of Venice) -- hence the city's nickname "Venice of America." The abundance of waterways that wind up and down the coast make Fort Lauderdale a boating hot spot, with 42,000 registered yachts. The community gained fame and a measure of disrepute when it was featured in the 1960s movie "Where the Boys Are," causing legions of college-aged boys (and, not coincidentally, girls) to descend for raucous spring breaks. For decades, Fort Lauderdale was synonymous with spring break -- and the giddy wildness that accompanies this rite of passage -- until an effort by city leaders in the 1980s went into effect, in earnest, to tone it down. These days, the fastest-growing market for Fort Lauderdale is the trendy high spenders who at one time might have gone south -- or north. Area hotels include Ritz-Carlton, Trump International Hotel and Tower and W Fort Lauderdale. Since shedding its "rowdy, college spring break" reputation, the city has grown into a more genteel community that's family- and boater-oriented. Beyond the canals, and the Intracoastal Waterway that runs through the city, major development projects have been redefining Fort Lauderdale. Downtown -- especially around the hub of Las Olas Boulevard, with its cafes, galleries and boutiques - gives off a Miami Beach vibe. Greater Fort Lauderdale's 23-mile beachfront has also received a major overhaul, with lush landscaping and vivacious lighting complementing the expansive stretches of sand. In fact, since 1999, the beaches of Greater Fort Lauderdale have earned "Blue Wave Beach" certification from the Clean Beaches Council, a designation awarded to the nation's cleanest and safest beaches. Beyond surf, sand and Fort Lauderdale's role as cruise embarkation central, there are enough activities to entice travellers to spend a few days there before or after a voyage.
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8th Mar 2026 Sunday
Princess Cays
 
 
Princess Cays
Cruise
Princess Cays
Princess Cays is located 70 miles east of Nassau, on the southern tip of Eleuthera, one of the Bahamas' Out Islands. The 40-acre island offers more than 1.5 miles of white-sand beaches, with a range of water sports, stores, private bungalows, outdoor bars and a free buffet located within walking distance of the pier. Princess Cays features on the Eastern, Southern and Western Caribbean itineraries of Princess Cruises and Carnival Cruise Line, but only one ship visits per day. Passengers are transferred from the ship to the shore on tenders (smaller boats).
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9th Mar 2026 Monday
At Sea
 
 
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10th Mar 2026 Tuesday
Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas
 
 
Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas
Cruise
Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas
If you cruise regularly to the Caribbean, chances are you'll end up in St. Thomas. Its popularity as one of the world's most heavily trafficked cruise ports is well-earned. The island offers something for just about everyone and has the infrastructure that can accommodate a huge daily population influx. In addition to a duty-free shopping scene that's virtually unparalleled, other on-the-beaten-track sites include the world-famous beach at Magens Bay. In September 2017, the Virgin Islands -- along with many other islands in the Caribbean -- were rocked by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. While St. Thomas worked to quickly recovered its most popular tourist destinations, some have sadly closed their doors indefinitely -- including the SkyRide to Paradise Point. Beloved restaurants like Cuzzin's shut down. However, new restaurants and attractions have popped up in their place, solidifying the island's commitment to welcome visitors. Nearly every ship sailing an Eastern Caribbean itinerary includes St. Thomas as a port of call, as do many Southern Caribbean voyages. You'll even see St. Thomas on the Panama Canal and South American itineraries (when a Florida port such as Fort Lauderdale or Miami serves as a port of embarkation or debarkation). It's not uncommon, particularly during the Caribbean's winter high season, to see six ships or more docked or anchored in a day -- and that can mean an extra 20,000 people mixing into a population hovering in the mid-50,000s. Believe it or not, it's easy to find some respite from the inevitable crowds by exploring St. Thomas' quieter, more undiscovered side -- a lovely historic district trips to Water Island (the "fourth" and youngest, U.S. Virgin Island), beaches all over the island and fabulous restaurants in Frenchtown. It's also an easy jaunt via a 20-minute ferry to tranquil St. John from the town of Red Hook. Even this town has local character (this is where ex-pat residents of St. Thomas spend their time) that's a far cry from Charlotte Amalie's shopping mall vibe. Just taking transportation to the eastern end of the island will give you emotional distance from the hectic pier. Even if it's your first time on St. Thomas, don't be afraid to explore. Although locals drive on the left side of the road, the island has an American familiarity that makes it a perfect introduction to the Caribbean style of life. Attractions, beaches, shopping, golf, water sports -- the island offers a wide variety of activities, with new ones added every year. Even if it's your tenth trip, you're bound to find something fun to do, even if that just means discovering a new beach.
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11th Mar 2026 Wednesday
Saint John's, Antigua
 
 
Saint John's, Antigua
Cruise
Saint John's, Antigua

Antiguans like to boast that they have 365 beaches -- one for each day of the year. And while no one counts to ensure the accuracy of this catchy marketing claim, the squiggly shaped island indeed is full of beachy gems, each with its own unique appeal. Part of the West Indies, Antigua was first occupied by the peaceful Arawak Indians around 200 B.C. They stayed until the arrival of the Caribs, an Amazonian tribe, whose name was derived from the Spanish word "caribal," meaning "cannibal." Then, the island was known as Wadadli until 1493 when Columbus, who never made landfall, sailed by and named the island in honor of Maria de la Antigua, a saint he worshipped in Seville. The English arrived in 1632, establishing sugar plantations and bringing African slaves; slavery was fully abolished in 1838. Great Britain held the island until 1981, when Antigua (pronounced "An-tee-gah") achieved independence. The island was an important colonial base of the Royal Navy, with English Harbour serving as its headquarters. The remains of the navy's presence represent some of the most fascinating attractions -- a walk around historic Nelson's Dockyard and the grounds of Shirley Heights reveals remnants of a working Georgian-era harbor, old forts and officer's quarters, as well as a multitude of crumbling sugar mills from the days when sugar plantations ruled the island. In more recent years, English Harbour has become the capital of international yachting and sailing, and those activities are responsible for a surge in population during the winter months. The season opens in December with the Antigua Yacht Show and ends in May with Antigua Sailing Week, one of the largest annual regattas in the Caribbean. Since gaining independence, Antigua has all but abandoned its agricultural heritage in favor of a tourist economy. The island can hold its own in the duty-free shopping category, but the real highlights lie well beyond the capital and port town of St. John's. And if all those beaches aren't enough, Antigua's sister island, Barbuda, is accessible by ferry for day-trippers. The ferry drops you in the middle of 14 miles of unspoiled pink shell beaches -- including one that used to be a favorite of Princess Diana; it's now named in her honor. Antigua owns an average high temperature of a pleasant 81 degrees, but it's a slightly less hospitable climate in the summer when the trade winds die down. Antiguans celebrate these slower summer months with the annual Carnival at the end of July and beginning of August. The island is susceptible to hurricanes and tropical storms, with a direct hurricane hitting about every seven years on average. The highest risk is in early September -- so there's little need to worry during peak cruising season. Bring your umbrella, though, because more than half of the days in November through February experience rainfall.

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12th Mar 2026 Thursday
Philipsburg
 
 
Philipsburg
Cruise
Philipsburg
St. Maarten is busier than ever, as cruise lines call on Philipsburg with their biggest ships. (Sometimes there are a half-dozen in port at one time.) There's also more to do once you disembark, with shopping and beaches serving as the primary attractions.

That can be viewed as either good news (more shopping choices, better deals and more beach activities) or bad news (more people) for this port of call, which, along with neighbouring St. Martin, makes up the world's smallest island inhabited by two countries.

St. Maarten, like many other Caribbean islands, was spotted by Christopher Columbus in 1493. But the island's real history began with French and Dutch settlers who divided the island in 1648. They have lived side-by-side ever since. St. Maarten, governed by the Netherlands Antilles until 2010, is now a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (along with Aruba, Curacao and the Netherlands), while St. Martin is part of the French West Indies. What's particularly fun is that you can easily swing back and forth from the Dutch to the French sides and enjoy the best of both.

On either side of the mountainous island, lovely beaches -- including the famed clothing-optional part of Orient Beach -- rival the best in the Caribbean. Plus, duty-free prices for electronics and liquor in Philipsburg might be the best deals around.

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13th Mar 2026 Friday
Basseterre, Saint Kitts
 
 
Basseterre, Saint Kitts
Cruise
Basseterre, Saint Kitts

In 1493, Christopher Columbus was allegedly so smitten with this volcanic island that he named it after St. Christopher, the patron saint of travellers. Since its discovery, St. Christopher (later shortened by British sailors to St. Kitts) has been fought over by the British and French who, tragically, made it a centre of the West Indian slave trade. Pirates, including the notorious William Kidd who was marooned on Nevis after his crew mutinied, enjoyed lucrative careers in Basseterre Harbour. St. Kitts and sister isle Nevis were part of the British Empire until 1967, earning semi-independent status when they were named associated states of Great Britain. In 1983, the 68-square-mile St. Kitts and Nevis became an independent, two-island nation with a parliamentary government headed by a prime minister. While British holdovers such as cricket and driving on the left side of the road remain, the Kittitians are extremely proud of their history and how far they've come on their own. The island's lush geography lends itself to eco-tourism, starting with the dense tropical rainforests that surround dormant volcano Mount Liamuiga. Colourful birds and butterflies, as well as the green vervet monkey, reside here. Sugar cane, the staple of the economy since the 17th century, was St. Kitts' main export until production stopped just a few years ago. However, wild sugar cane fields remain, particularly in the west, and offer a scenic ambience that is more reminiscent of Hawaii than the Caribbean these days. While tourists have discovered St. Kitts (evidenced by the row of lively beach bars on South Frigate Bay, known as "The Strip"), the island is still relatively unspoiled and crowd-free, with a relaxed, authentic atmosphere.

9
14th Mar 2026 Saturday
Road Town, Tortola
 
 
Road Town, Tortola
Cruise
Road Town, Tortola
Tortola and most of the British Virgin Islands are mountainous, and while they boast verdant-green hills, the climate and vegetation are much drier than many Caribbean isles. In Tortola, cactus and succulents are more common than ferns, and rushing streams and waterfalls are virtually nonexistent. The dry climate of the islands has a beneficial side effect: because of the lack of runoff, the water clarity is dependably higher than many other places in the Caribbean. For that reason, Tortola and the BVI are a popular destination for divers and snorkelers. The protective effect of the islands surrounding Tortola causes the seas to be calm most of the time, making the region an attractive destination for those prone to motion sickness during small-boat excursions. The steady winds and calm seas also make Tortola and the BVI one of the world's premier yachting regions. Sailing excursions should be at the top of every interested visitor's list. A visit to Tortola also offers a chance to experience other islands in the BVI chain. These include Norman Island, Jost Van Dyke, Peter Island, Marina Cay and Virgin Gorda. All are within reach for a day trip from Tortola, assuming you have a full day in port. This is not the case on all itineraries, so be sure to check ferry and ship schedules carefully before departing. One of Tortola's greatest attributes is the genuinely friendly attitude of its residents. The island is safe and crime-free. It's not unusual to find yachts worth hundreds of thousands of dollars docked in marinas with keys visible in the ignitions.
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15th Mar 2026 Sunday
At Sea
 
 
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16th Mar 2026 Monday
At Sea
 
 
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17th Mar 2026 Tuesday
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Cruise
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
The "middle city" of Florida's Gold Coast, Fort Lauderdale sits between Miami to the south and Palm Beach to the north. The city blends nicely with its metropolitan neighbours, and elements of Miami's chic vibe and the affluent nature of Palm Beach are recognizable. But Fort Lauderdale is a destination itself. Operating one of the busiest cruise ports in North America -- more than three million people pass through each year -- helps define Fort Lauderdale as a robust tourism spot. Fort Lauderdale started out as a swampy outpost with a fort, built to protect against the Seminole Indians. The swamps were transformed in the late 1800s into a series of canals by scooping out parallel waterways and creating long peninsulas between them. This created more than 300 miles of navigable waterways (twice that of Venice) -- hence the city's nickname "Venice of America." The abundance of waterways that wind up and down the coast make Fort Lauderdale a boating hot spot, with 42,000 registered yachts. The community gained fame and a measure of disrepute when it was featured in the 1960s movie "Where the Boys Are," causing legions of college-aged boys (and, not coincidentally, girls) to descend for raucous spring breaks. For decades, Fort Lauderdale was synonymous with spring break -- and the giddy wildness that accompanies this rite of passage -- until an effort by city leaders in the 1980s went into effect, in earnest, to tone it down. These days, the fastest-growing market for Fort Lauderdale is the trendy high spenders who at one time might have gone south -- or north. Area hotels include Ritz-Carlton, Trump International Hotel and Tower and W Fort Lauderdale. Since shedding its "rowdy, college spring break" reputation, the city has grown into a more genteel community that's family- and boater-oriented. Beyond the canals, and the Intracoastal Waterway that runs through the city, major development projects have been redefining Fort Lauderdale. Downtown -- especially around the hub of Las Olas Boulevard, with its cafes, galleries and boutiques - gives off a Miami Beach vibe. Greater Fort Lauderdale's 23-mile beachfront has also received a major overhaul, with lush landscaping and vivacious lighting complementing the expansive stretches of sand. In fact, since 1999, the beaches of Greater Fort Lauderdale have earned "Blue Wave Beach" certification from the Clean Beaches Council, a designation awarded to the nation's cleanest and safest beaches. Beyond surf, sand and Fort Lauderdale's role as cruise embarkation central, there are enough activities to entice travellers to spend a few days there before or after a voyage.
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Flights
This morning you will disembark your ship. Fly overnight from Miami to the UK.

Best For: Adults seeking a relaxed getaway and families who like a sophisticated cruise ship

Not For: Guests who want a ton of onboard whiz-bang features like waterslides or rock-climbing walls

Bottom Line: Enchanted Princess is a beautiful cruise ship that offers a wide range of fun activities and a solid array of dining options

Enchanted Princess is a sophisticated cruise ship that delivers a wide range of activities both outdoors and in. It features a lovely range of public spaces that appeal to a variety of tastes -- no easy task on a ship that carries 3,660 passengers. But it does so effortlessly, with great passenger flow and an environment that is inviting and relaxing. The heart of the ship is the Piazza, a stunning, multilevel space inspired by the piazzas of Europe. Restaurants and bars surround the central space, which is always buzzing with activity, from music to balloon drops. It's the best space onboard.

Dining on Enchanted Princess is a highlight: The array of options, including reasonable speciality dining, is strong, and the service in all restaurants -- in truth, across the ship -- was excellent. We especially appreciated that crew seemed empowered to solve problems on their own and do whatever it took to ensure guests were happy. (For example, we asked for a paper list of spa services as well as a printout of the Enchanted Princess deckplan. While these aren't typically shared -- these features are available on the app -- crew scrambled to accommodate, even printing off a new deckplan when they discovered they didn't actually carry these.)

At the forefront of the Enchanted Princess experience is the ship's Medallion. While the concept itself seems straightforward -- create fast, accessible internet while providing an uncomplicated, worry-free cruise for all guests -- the technology behind it is anything but simple. Medallion is Princess Cruises' approach to solving all cruise problems, and it's done so thanks to a wearable disk and a super powerful app, plus a ship that is wired to the nines to make sure it all works. Because Enchanted Princess is one of the few ships in the Princess fleet to debut fully loaded with all the power of the line's Medallion -- it's technically part of the Medallion Class -- we put the technology to the test on our Caribbean sailing. We've had the opportunity to try it before, but all components of Medallion functioned on our sailing better than we'd experienced before. We streamed live meetings with our home office and watched shows on Netflix, thanks to the strong internet, which worked everywhere. We ordered food and drinks on the app, and servers found us to deliver, even when we moved around after placing our orders. We used the Medallion disk to open our cabin doors every time, with a range of about 15 feet. And we effectively tracked our travelling companions using the app. Best of all, we rarely had to swipe that disk when we bought something; most servers simply handed us our items and thanked us (by name!). There were a few hiccups: Medallion is designed to make embarkation frictionless, but ours saw some chaos and longer-than-expected lines (the couple behind us in one line grumbled "we've found some seams in 'seamless'”), and we still found we had to swipe that disk in some locations, especially busy bars. And there was that time we tracked our brother to the women's bathroom (turns out, he was sitting at a table on the wall behind the bathroom). But overall, we were impressed with the evolution of Princess' defining feature, which enhanced our cruise.

Prices mentioned are correct at the time of writing and subject to change

Daytime Fun

Daytime Fun

Enchanted Princess' approach to fun isn't all about the sun; the ship really utilizes the indoor space all day, so it tends to eliminate crowding. The main pool, called the Sky Pool, is located on Deck 16. It's actually two pools, connected in the center and flanked by hot tubs. It's suitable for adults and kids, and you'll see plenty of both on sunny sea days. Shaded and full sun lounge chairs are located on the pool deck as well as the overlooking sun deck. Movies play during the day on the giant Movies Under The Stars screen. An additional infinity-style pool is located at the aft of the ship, with a large bar and beautiful views of the wake.  Our favourite pool is the quiet Retreat Pool, another deep plunge pool open to adults only. It has a small bar nearby and chairs for relaxing. It's also just steps from the adults-only Sanctuary, a lovely escape that offers shade, deeply cushioned lounge chairs, hot tubs and even an exclusive spa menu, with fruit skewers and the like. Guests can purchase half-day and full-day passes for the Sanctuary, though on our Caribbean sailing, both sold out quickly on sea days. Cabanas are also available for rental, and you can even get spa treatments there. Tip: The Retreat Pool is a hidden gem that many passengers don't discover until a few days into their sailing. Look for it at on Deck 17 forward. Enchanted Princess also has a sports court and small mini-golf course.

On most days, Enchanted Princess' vibrant multilevel Piazza serves as a hub of activity. In the morning, guests gather at the International Cafe for coffee and snacks and genial conversation with other passengers. During the day, you might catch a little light music, like a steel pan player or musical trio, and this continues into the evening. The other daytime hotspot is Princess Live, a large venue with a stage and video screen. During the day, you might enjoy dance lessons or participate in trivia sessions. Enchanted Princess also has a good lineup of enrichment lectures, and many are hosted here. These are further enhanced by the line's partnership with Discovery. On our sailing, well-attended lectures covered topics like "Birds of the Caribbean" and "What's it Like to Come Face to Face with a Great White Shark?" Other daytime activities include wine or spirits tastings (usually with a fee) and afternoon tea, as well as bingo (also with a fee).

At Night

Enchanted Princess spreads the nighttime fun around multiple venues, each with their own personality. Passengers tend to find their favorite spots and stick to them

Princess Theater: The two-level Princess Theater hosts the ship's big production numbers. Enchanted Princess offers two of these: Rock Opera and 5-SKIES. Both feature a mix of modern hits as well as older music and offer stunning costumes and a bit of over-the-top theater. Neither is exclusive to Enchanted Princess; if you've sailed on Sky Princess, you have likely seen these before. But they're both worth a repeat viewing. Other acts, like comedians and magicians, perform here on nights when there isn't a production show going on.

Princess Live: This space is all about fun, and it's usually standing room only here. Part of the appeal is the layout; Princes Live is set up as a lounge with a stage at the front. But it's wide open to passersby, who often will stop and check out the action, lingering near the nearby bar or straight-up joining in the fun. In the evening, you'll participate in trivia or watch the ship's gameshows, like the Yes No Game. Princess Live also hosts mixers and get-togethers, like the 18-20s meetup. Tip: If you want to play trivia, you must arrive early if you want a seat. We never saw a session that wasn't full. You can check your app to see how many people have bookmarked sessions to get a sense of what the crowd might be like.

Vista Lounge: Another spot for more organized entertainment, the Vista Lounge is vast and has a great bar serving up a menu of craft cocktails. Catch live music, shows, comedians and more here. This is also the venue for late-night dancing, thanks to a DJ.

Movies Under The Stars: Movies Under The Stars is a Princess-original concept, though other lines have taken the idea and run with it as well. Each night, you'll find a different moving playing on the pool deck. To enhance the experience, lounge chairs are covered in red velvet, and crewmembers provide popcorn and fleece blankets to guests. Movies range from classics to just released.

Princess Casino: The casino on Enchanted Princess features table games and slot machines. It also hosts tournaments routinely. The Medallion app gives passengers the ability to gamble from anywhere onboard, playing the slots from their mobile devices or getting in on the onboard lotto. Princess also offers a sports book at sea, where passengers can bet on the action of many games being played all over the world, from NBA to English Premier League soccer. This can only be done virtually; you can't place a bet with a real person at the casino. We tried it out on our sailing, putting $5 on an NFL game (we lost). The process had some kinks -- we got booted out a couple of times and ended up logging four bets even though we only made one -- but we're chalking this one up to a new ship. (Still, double-check your folio to make sure your bets are registering correctly.) Princess has told us live, in-game and proposition betting is on its way.

Bars & Nightlife

Enchanted Princess has a solid selection of bars and lounges, suited to a variety of tastes. What is especially appealing is that you can order using the Medallion app and have drinks from virtually any venue delivered to where you are -- no lines or wandering around. (We tried this one night at dinner at the Ocean Terrace Seafood Bar, ordering a drink from Good Spirits and were pleasantly surprised by how quickly it was delivered.)

Our Picks

Heart of the Action: Good Spirits at Sea is located on Deck 5, just off the ship's Piazza. Here, you get inventive drinks and a bit of a show.

For Great Jazz: If you like jazz and swanky cocktails, Take Five is your spot. The lounge hosts jazz late at night, every night, and we were impressed with the variety of exclusive gin cocktails offered.

For the Views: Visit the Wakeview Bar for the best scenery around. We love this at sunset.

To Have a Quiet Drink: You don't have to be eating at the Crown Grill to enjoy the adjacent Crown Grill Bar. It's a nice spot to get together with friends and enjoy an intimate drink, with seating at deep couches and armchairs.

For a Bit of the Bubbly: Bellini's Bar offers everything from mimosas (it's open in the morning) to high-end bottles of Champagne and sophisticated cocktails. It's also a nice spot for people watching in the Piazza.

To Get Your Martini Fix: Crooners Bar is a Princess staple, specializing in martinis. It's a favorite of Princess fans, and chances are, you'll chat with an avid cruiser here.

Spa

One of our favorite features on Enchanted Princess is its lovely Lotus Spa. Princess smartly placed the spa on Deck 5. (Spas on many cruise ships often take up prime real estate on high decks, even though, for the most part, natural light isn't necessary. We like the approach on Enchanted Princess, which combines serenity with a beautiful space. It promotes calm without being too dark.) The spa and adjacent beauty salon offer a range of treatments, from massages to manis and pedis and blowouts. A number of them combine treatments; we enjoyed our Couture Touch Face and Body Treatment, which combined a massage with an excellent facial. The Lotus Spa uses Elemis products. Therapists will make product recommendations, but if you're not interested, politely let them know before your treatment even starts. Of course, the best part of the spa might actually be The Enclave, a thermal suite available by purchase of a pass only. Passes can be purchased for a single day or the length of the cruise. The Enclave features a hammam, steam rooms, sensory showers, saunas and heated thermal loungers. Tip: The Enclave is among the more reasonably priced thermal suites at sea, so if you are someone who craves this kind of space on your vacation, book a pass for the length of your cruise, as day passes aren't guaranteed and the space sells out quickly, especially on sea days.

Fitness

Enchanted Princess' fitness centre is well-equipped, with cardio machines like treadmills, ellipticals and stationary bikes as well as a large array of free-weights and weight machines. Your workout won't suffer from being onboard. The space is well designed and well used, especially in the morning from about 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and again in late afternoon.  A few classes, Zumba or dance classes, for example, are offered free of charge on the top decks or in Princess Live. Most group classes, as well as personal training come with an additional cost. You'll get your sweat on with TRX or group cycling, but you'll pay for the experience. A jogging track is found on Deck 18. Tip: If you're a Peloton fan, you can take cycling classes using one of the gym's Expresso bikes and your mobile device; the ship's internet is good enough for streaming live or recorded classes.

Included

Enchanted Princess includes 25 bars and restaurants, with a mix of included and for-fee options. It's easy to focus on the up-charge venues, which offer a little something special, but we appreciate that diners can enjoy a great meal no matter where they eat. Enchanted Princess' included options are filled with variety and offer diners a chance to stay in -- or venture from -- their comfort zones. The most formal of the included options are the ship's three main dining rooms: Capri, Amalfi and Santorini. All three offer the same menu, but hours and who can dine there vary. Passengers can expect at least one restaurant will be open for breakfast; all are open for dinner. Lunch is only offered on sea days. The three restaurants are beautiful open spaces, though space between tables, especially in the coveted window spots, can be a bit tight. These are the restaurants people think of when they think of traditional cruise dining: Guests are seated and served plated, multicourse meals. You can elect to dine at the same table and same time each night, or you can choose a looser, dine-when-you'd-like approach.  Tip: Your food preferences and allergies follow you, thanks to your Medallion disk. We talked with vegetarians who told us servers at restaurants made menu suggestions unprompted.

World Fresh Market: Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, World Fresh Market is the ship's buffet restaurant. Enchanted Princess has done a fine job of setting up a space that creates stations and eliminates lines. We're especially enamoured of the salad station, which includes a variety of grab-and-go premade options as well as a build-your-own spot, where a crewmember will put together a salad just the way you like it. In fact, a shining spot for Enchanted Princess is the sheer variety of pre-plated choices throughout the buffet; it's ideal during the pandemic when we're all concerned with sharing utensils. But it also cuts down on food waste and time standing in lines.

Gigi's Pizzeria: Gigi's might be the best-included pizza joint on the waves. Pizza is made-to-order, crusts are perfectly soft and chewy and salads and calzones complete your order. It's worth repeat visits, as the menu offers a great variety. Tip: Visit Gigi's on embarkation day, before everyone else finds out about it. You'll have the place mostly to yourself and can skip the crowds that usually hit World Fresh Market on the first day.

Salty Dog Grill: Burgers, barbecue, hot dogs and fries, this poolside venue has a nice selection that's perfect for a casual nosh when you just don't feel like leaving the sun. Tip: Skip the crush at lunchtime and order a burger (for free!) from your app. A server will bring it to your lounge chair.

Slice: The poolside pizza restaurant. If you're looking for fast and convenient, eat here. But if you're looking for great pizza, hit Gigi's.

International Cafe: Located in the heart of the Piazza, International Cafe is a buzzy little spot throughout the day. Coffee lovers go here to get their jolt of caffeine, but it's the selection food that makes us happy. Open 24 hours, there's always something tempting behind the glass display cases. We enjoyed the breakfast sandwich, a satisfying quick bite. But you can get anything from soup to quiche to sweets here, depending on the time of day.

Gelato: For-fee gelato served throughout the day. Options rotate, and sugar-free selections are available.

Speciality Restaurants

If you're willing to spend a little extra, Enchanted Princess offers several restaurants that enhance the ship's dining offerings. While we've seen prices for speciality dining on the rise throughout the industry, offerings on Enchanted Princess are reasonably priced, mostly coming in at less than $30 per person.

Crown Grill: The ship's steakhouse, Crown Grill is the restaurant you should choose if you only are visiting one. (Unless you're a vegetarian, in which case you have better options.) Cuts of beef and lamb are served perfectly, with a great selection of side dishes. We especially like the selection of salts designed to enhance the flavour of your meat.

Sabatini's Italian Trattoria: Serving up a variety of Italian favourites as well as more modern dishes, Sabatini's is a multicourse affair that is created to give you a little taste of everything. If you're so inclined, you can walk through five courses, including antipasti and dessert. Not to be missed is the burrata starter -- ask for the balsamic glaze -- and the seafood linguine. One minor complaint: Courses were so large, we filled up well before our entree was served.

Bistro Sur La Mer: The menu at this French bistro is created in partnership with 3-Michelin Star chef Emmanuel Renaut. Diners can choose from dishes inspired by land or sea. This one got mixed reviews from our group: Items like the fried polenta and seabass were a hit, while the approach to the scallops and red snapper had some shaking their heads. Waiters at Bistro Sur La Mer are expert at steering guests in the right direction, giving great menu descriptions and offering suggestions as needed.

Salty Dog Gastro Pub: Open for lunch and dinner, Salty Dog Gastro Pub is where you go when you want comfort food. It's not a light meal, but it's a good place to splurge a little. Choose from favourites like the lobster mac and cheese or emmenthal and gruyere grilled cheese. Our favourite is the Ernesto burger, topped with gruyere, kimchi and fried jalapeno chips.

Ocean Terrace Seafood Bar: An a la carte sushi/sashimi bar that sits on the Piazza, Ocean Terrace is great for a meal or to pick up a roll or two as an appetizer before heading to another restaurant.

Chef's Table: A great pick for foodies, the Chef's Table is a multi-course tasting menu, paired with wines.

Our Pick: Our favourite restaurant is Crown Grill, which provides an upscale steakhouse experience without paying high-end prices. You can't make a bad choice here. The restaurant we'd go back to time and again is Sabatini's, in part because the menu is so extensive, we had a hard time choosing. (If you're with tablemates willing to share, you'll cut down on the FOMO.)

No matter which stateroom you choose, Enchanted Princess cabins are comfortable, if a little on the tight side. Decor is modern and fresh, with adequate space for storage and plugs and USB ports for charging. All cabins come with two twin beds (which can be combined to create one queen bed), a TV, mini-fridge, wardrobe, night tables and a sitting area with some combination of sofa, armchair, vanity and table, depending on cabin category. One of the highlights on Enchanted Princess is the bed, dubbed a Princess Luxury Bed. Mattresses are exceptionally comfortable, and, no matter your cabin category, you'll have premium bedding including high-thread-count linens and duvets. Princess Cruises' beds are so wildly popular, the company actually sells mattresses and linens online. Bathrooms are equipped with toilet, sink and shower, along with big bottles of shampoo/conditioner, shower gel and lotion. (If you aren't a fan of the shampoo/conditioner combo, bring your own hair products from home.) Rooms include hair dryers. You'll also find bags for sending out laundry (for a fee), but Enchanted Princess also offers self-service launderettes, which will cost about what you'd pay on land.

More than three-quarters of Enchanted Princess' rooms include balconies, and while the ship offers a number of interior cabins, it has no standard cabins that feature windows rather than verandas. (This is somewhat unusual in cruising but has become the norm for this class of Princess ships.) The smallest inside cabins are 166 square feet, and they do feel small -- definitely smaller than your average U.S. hotel room. The bulk of the cabins fall into the balcony category. Those seeking a little fresh air from the comfort of their own rooms can enjoy a veranda, though we found these to be small as well. Thirty-six wheelchair-accessible cabins are available, across multiple categories.

Our Picks

On a Budget: Pick an interior stateroom, which offers the lowest price of any of the cabins but provides all the comforts you'll need. This is also a good pick for solo travellers looking to save a little. (Though a single-supplement charge still is required.

A Little Splurge: If you want a balcony but aren't quite ready to make the leap to a mini-suite or full suite, a Deluxe Balcony is your best bet. Verandas in these rooms are slightly larger than what is offered in a standard balcony cabin. Want even more space? Go for the aft-facing Premium Balcony cabins, which offer more room inside and out.

Family: The ship doesn't have any family-specific cabins, but it does have 100 connecting cabins as well as staterooms across multiple categories, from interior on up, that offer space for four, thanks to pullout sofas. Mini-Suites are a nice pick for families, as they're slightly more spacious than standard balcony cabins and offer a curtain that closes off the living area from the bed, so parents and their kids might find a little privacy. These also come with bathtubs, a must when travelling with small children.

A Bigger Splurge: If you want all sorts of space, plus premium amenities, go for a Penthouse Suite. Staterooms in this category start at 319 square feet and run to 730 square feet, depending on location. (Balconies also are nice-sized.) These suites feature separate living and sleeping areas and include a complimentary minibar setup and upgraded bathroom amenities.

Sky's-The-Limit Suites: Enchanted Princess features just two of its top-level Sky Suites, but boy, are they beauts. At around 1,500 square feet, these suites include two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Much of the wow has gone into the massive, wraparound balconies, that give guests views of the lido deck below. Sky Suites come with the best view of the MUTS screen, which is perfect because guests in these rooms can pick their personal favourites to play on the screen. Other perks for Sky Suite (and other full suite guests) include upgraded bathroom amenities, including bath salts and gel eye masks, upgraded robes, upgraded showers and showerheads, VIP priority embarkation and disembarkation, complimentary laundry and professional cleaning services, complimentary thermal suite and a bevvy of other exclusives. Sky Suites are the premier suites across all of the Princess fleet, and they're only available on Sky Princess, Enchanted Princess and Discovery Princess.

Deck 19 - Vista
Deck 18 - Sky
Deck 17 - Sun
Deck 16 - Lido
Deck 15 - Marina
Deck 14 - Riviera
Deck 12 - Aloha
Deck 11 - Baja
Deck 10 - Caribe
Deck 9 - Dolphin
Deck 8 - Emerald
Deck 7 - Promenade
Deck 6 - Fiesta
Deck 5 - Plaza
Deck 4 - Gala

Best for...

Couples and multigenerational families more interested in destination-intensive itineraries than activity-packed ships

Not the best for...

Energetic families, couples and groups who want a spirited vacation, or those looking for active shipboard pursuits

Who goes on Princess cruise ships?

Princess Cruises attracts a wide passenger base, but the majority are North Americans. There are real differences depending on ships and itineraries, but the bulk of Princess' passengers are 40-plus, although with new family offerings, the line is catering to a more diverse age range, particularly in Alaska and the Caribbean. If you sail on the larger Princess ships, you'll meet a range of passengers from solo travelers to big multigenerational family groups. The smaller Princess ships cater to more mature travelers who want longer, more exotic itineraries and need fewer family-friendly elements.

Do I have to dress up on a Princess cruise?

Princess is fairly traditional in dress. Depending on the length of the cruise, there are a varying number of formal nights, where women wear evening gowns and cocktail dresses and men wear tuxedos, dinner jackets or dark suits with a tie to dinner. On Smart Casual evenings, the line advises passengers to dress similarly to what they would wear to a nice restaurant at home. Pool or beach attire, shorts, baseball caps and casual jeans are out for the dining rooms, and diners must wear shoes even in the buffet.

Is everything included on Princess cruises?

No. Fares for a Princess cruise include complimentary dining in a handful of venues, as well as room service and water, tea and coffee, and select juices. A variety of theater productions, Movies Under the Stars and deck parties are also complimentary, and there is no fee for onboard activities with partners like Discovery at Sea, or for youth and teen activities, except late-night group babysitting. Enrichment lectures, classes and presentations are also free with a few exceptions. Specialty restaurants, gratuities, spa and salon services, internet access (MedallionNet), laundry, alcoholic drinks and soda, and shore excursions all cost extra.

What are Princess's most popular activities?

What types of activities are available vary from ship to ship, but generally speaking, cruisers typically gather around the pools by day and hang out day and night in the Piazza to enjoy spontaneous performances, live music and dancing. The line's signature Movies Under the Stars is also popular. On select ships theatrical productions by the creator of "Wicked," Steven Schwartz, draw a crowd in the evening. Most of the ship also turns out for deck parties, and partnerships with Discovery and Animal Planet bring families together on special shore excursions and activities like stargazing at sea.
Prices based on:

Interior
Interior

  • Twin beds, most of which convert to a queen-size bed
  • Some offer upper berths to accommodate up to two additional guests
  • Princess Luxury Bed
  • Private bathroom with shower
  • Satellite on-demand TV
  • Refrigerator, hair dryer and safe
  • Phone and desk
  • Approximate size 172 sq.ft

Cat Cabin Grade
Cruise

Deluxe Balcony
Deluxe Balcony

  • Deluxe Balcony staterooms are larger than standard balcony staterooms
  • Twin beds, most of which convert to a queen-size bed. Some offer upper berths to accommodate up to 4 guests
  • Private balcony with patio furniture
  • Princess Luxury Bed
  • Private bathroom with shower
  • Satellite on-demand TV
  • Refrigerator, hair dryer and safe
  • Phone and desk
  • Approximate size 233 sq.ft plus 40 sq. ft. balcony
  • D4 is a Premium Deluxe Balcony offering stunning aft-views
  • Note category DW cabins have an obstructed view

Cat Cabin Grade
Cruise

Deluxe Oceanview
Deluxe Oceanview

  • Twin beds, most of which convert to a queen-size bed
  • Princess Luxury Bed
  • Picture windows with stunning ocean views
  • Private bathroom with shower
  • Satellite on-demand TV
  • Refrigerator, hair dryer and safe
  • Phone and desk
  • Approximate size 172 sq.ft

Cat Cabin Grade
Cruise

Mini-Suite
Mini-Suite

  • Welcome glass of champagne
  • Separate seating area with a sofabed for 3rd guest. Some also offer upper berth for 4th guest
  • Twin beds, most of which convert to a queen size bed
  • Private bathroom with combination tub and shower
  • Princess Luxury Bed
  • Balcony with patio furniture
  • Two flat-panel televisions
  • Satellite on demand TV
  • Refrigerator, hairdryer and safe
  • Approximate size 319 sq. ft.
  • Cat Cabin Grade
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