Princess Ship Reviews: My Real Sailings, Honest Impressions, and What I’d Book Again
If you’re planning a Princess cruise — or trying to decide which ship is right for you — welcome to my happy place. I cruise Princess a lot (thanks to casino deals paired with points and miles), and this page brings together every ship I’ve sailed, organized newest to oldest so the freshest reviews are always at the top.
I keep my reviews honest, practical, and based on real experience. I don’t always buy the drink package. I don’t always sail the same class of ship. And I don’t sugarcoat what worked and what didn’t. If you want the full Princess ecosystem — dining guides, Plus vs Premier comparisons, OceanNow tips, MedallionClass help, and more — you’ll find all of that linked throughout this page.
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⭐ Why I Cruise Princess So Often
Princess is my comfort cruise line. The ships feel familiar, the dining is consistent, and the itineraries fit the way I travel. But the real magic is how I book:
I stack casino offers with
points and miles, plus
smart timing and flexible itineraries
…which means I cruise far more often than I ever expected — and usually for far less than people think.
If you want to learn exactly how I do it, you can read my full strategy here: How I Book My Princess Cruises
And if you want everything Princess in one place, here’s the full hub: Princess Hub
🌟 Which Princess Ship Should You Book?
Choosing a Princess ship isn’t about picking the “best” one — it’s about picking the one that fits how you actually travel. Here’s the quick version:
Sun Princess — best for new ships, modern design, great dining
Sky Princess — best for couples + sea days
Royal Princess — best for Alaska
Enchanted Princess — best for Med itineraries
Majestic Princess — best for casino players
Island Princess — best for unique itineraries
Crown Princess — best for budget-friendly sailings
👉 See all my ship reviews below — newest to oldest — with honest impressions and what I’d book again.
🌸 Princess Ship Reviews (Newest → Oldest)
Below are all my Princess sailings, organized from newest to oldest so you always see my most recent impressions first. I’ll keep this page updated as I sail more ships — and yes, 2027 is already filling up.
⭐ 2026 Sailings
December 2026 — Star Princess
Star Princess Review (coming soon)
November 2026 — Island Princess
Island Princess Review (coming soon)
August 2026 — Sun Princess
March 2026 — Majestic Princess
⭐ 2025 Sailings
September 2025 — Sun Princess
August 2025 — Sky Princess
May 2025 — Royal Princess
February 2025 — Sky Princess
⭐ 2024 Sailing
Enchanted Princess
🌸 2027 (Booked & Coming Soon)
January 2027 — Crown Princess
March 2027 - Majestic Princess
May 2027 — Enchanted Princess (Return Sailing)
🌸 Lazy Girl Luggage System
A lot of you ask what luggage I actually use for all these Princess sailings — so I put everything in one place. This is my real setup, the exact bags and organizers I pack for every cruise.
🌟 Lazy Girl Ship Picks
If you want the Julie version — the ships I personally reach for — here they are:
Sun Princess — my favorite overall
Majestic Princess — best casino strategy wins
Enchanted Princess — best Med vibes
Sky Princess — best for relaxing sea days
These are the ships I’d book again without hesitation and do! As you can see above!
🌟 Even If You’re Not Into Casino Offers…
I talk a lot about casino deals because they’re a huge part of how I cruise so often — but even if you never touch the casino, my other strategies can still save you hundreds on every sailing.
I’ve helped my parents (a retired couple in their 70s) use points and miles for:
pre‑cruise hotels
flights
positioning flights
onboard savings
excursions
airport lounges
And my dad recently booked his first casino cruise using points — I share the whole story in my retiree series.
⭐ My Honest Package Strategy
I don’t always buy the drink package — and I don’t think everyone should. It depends on:
who I’m traveling with
the itinerary
how many sea days there are
whether I’m working onboard
whether I’m cruising solo
and how much value I’ll realistically get
Here are the guides I link from every ship review:
🌸 Dining, OceanNow & MedallionClass
Instead of repeating the same info on every ship review, I link out to the guides people actually need:
🌺 The Real Bathing Suits I Wear on Every Cruise
I get asked about this constantly — so I finally put all my real cruise bathing suits in one place. These are the flattering, comfortable, middle‑aged‑mom‑approved suits I actually wear on every Princess sailing.
⭐ Pre‑Cruise Hotels
Before every cruise, I stay in a pre‑cruise hotel — almost always booked on points. And instead of scattering hotel recommendations across different posts, I built a full hub of every pre‑cruise hotel I’ve personally stayed at, organized by port city.
You can find them all here: My Pre‑Cruise Hotel Hub
🌸 How I Book Shore Excursions & Save
I never overpay for excursions — and I rarely book through the cruise line unless it’s the best option. You can read my full strategy here: How I Book Shore Excursions & Save
⭐ Book Your Princess Cruise
Princess is my happy place — and I’m an affiliate. If you’re ready to book your cruise, you can use my link here:
It supports my site at no extra cost to you and helps me keep creating free guides, reviews, and travel resources.
🌸 About the Author: Julie Davis
Julie Davis is the travel‑hacking mom behind No Point Left Behind, where she teaches everyday travelers how to cruise more, fly more, and spend less — all without gatekeeping or complicated spreadsheets.
She cruises Princess 4–5 times a year, usually thanks to a mix of casino offers, points & miles, and her signature Lazy Girl approach to planning: simple systems, smart timing, and zero perfectionism.
When she’s not sailing the Mediterranean or testing new cruise strategies, Julie is creating honest, real‑life travel content from her home in Tennessee — iced coffee in hand, hair in a messy bun, and her boys Tanner and Finn cheering her on from the background.
Follow her daily travel tips, deals, and cruise stories here: Instagram • Facebook • TikTok
