Visitors boarding the Island Princess can expect a holiday filled with relaxation, diverse activities, and attentive service. This Princess Cruises ship, designed for Panama Canal voyages, offers a welcoming atmosphere with a compact yet modern design, ensuring a pleasant experience for all guests.
Reception Areas
The Princess Plaza, a four-story atrium, greets guests with its elegant design, featuring sparkling lights, marble floors, and a central staircase. Surrounded by the International Café, Crooners Bar, and boutique shops, it serves as a lively social hub with live music and a relaxed ambiance.
Dining
Dining on the Island Princess offers a range of options to suit different tastes. Two main dining rooms—Provence and Bordeaux—provide multicourse meals with flexible Anytime Dining or traditional fixed seating, bookable via the MedallionClass app. Specialty restaurants include Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria for authentic pasta and the Bayou Café for Cajun-inspired dishes. The Crab Shack pop-up in the World Fresh Marketplace serves seafood like crab legs and shrimp. Casual options include Slice Pizzeria with hand-tossed Neapolitan-style pizza and the Horizon Court buffet, remodelled in 2015 for improved flow and featuring an Italian pastry shop. The Chef’s Table offers an exclusive multicourse dining experience with wine pairings.
Entertainment
Entertainment keeps guests engaged throughout their journey. The Princess Theatre hosts Broadway-style shows, including passenger-participation performances like “The Voice of the Ocean.” Movies Under the Stars screens films on a 300-square-foot poolside screen with complimentary popcorn. The Explorer’s Lounge features live music and comedy, while the Princess Casino offers gaming excitement. Family-friendly activities include trivia, dance classes, and the Camp Discovery Youth Center for kids aged 3-17, with spaces like Pelican’s Playhouse for younger children and Off Limits for teens, offering crafts, games, and a splash pool. The Lawn Court provides outdoor games like shuffleboard.
Accommodation
The ship’s 987 staterooms, expanded during a 2015 refurbishment, range from cosy interiors to spacious suites. Interior cabins, at 156-166 sq. ft , feature twin beds convertible to a queen, a refrigerator, TV, and bathroom with shower. Oceanview cabins, at 162-212 sq. ft , include a picture window. Balcony cabins, at 210-234 sq. ft , offer private verandas with patio furniture, though some are noted for their compact size. Mini-Suites, at 280-302 sq. ft , provide a separate seating area, sofa bed, two TVs, and a bathtub, with Reserve Collection Mini-Suites adding priority dining perks. Suites, ranging from 468-591 sq. ft , include enhanced amenities like a complimentary mini-bar and priority embarkation. All cabins feature the Princess Luxury Bed, designed with a plush mattress and high-thread-count linens for restful sleep.
Hospitality
The Island Princess prioritises guest comfort with attentive service. The MedallionClass technology enhances convenience with keyless cabin access, touchless payments, and food delivery via the OceanNow app (free with Princess Plus or Premier packages, otherwise a $14.99 fee applies; stateroom phone orders incur a $5 fee for non-package guests). The crew’s friendly approach creates a home-like atmosphere, with 24-hour room service available. The Lotus Spa, named a top cruise spa, offers treatments like facials and aromatherapy, with complimentary steam rooms and saunas. The Sanctuary, an adults-only retreat, provides private cabanas, light meals, and Serenity Stewards. Four freshwater pools, hot tubs, and a fitness centre with cardio equipment cater to relaxation and wellness.
