Princess Cruises Fun Things to Do

Princess caters to those seeking a complete escape from the stressful routine of daily life by being the consummate host in the world’s most beautiful settings. We offer a total experience — more unique itineraries, affordable private balconies, flexible mealtimes with Personal Choice Dining®, and the amenities and individual service of any luxury resort, thanks to the Big Ship Choice, Small Ship Feel^SM of our fleet. And last but not least, we have an unfailing devotion to providing Princess-caliber Service. Come aboard!

Shore Excursions are one-day tours offered in various port cities, and include many options for adventure and entertainment when you reach a port of call. They are a great way to enhance your cruise experience while seeing more of the ports on your cruise. Princess offers a complete selection of shore excursions, such as nature walks, whitewater rafting, helicopter flightseeing and beyond. Make the most of your cruise vacation with Shore Excursions that will create memories of a lifetime.

Our passion for culinary arts is best expressed in C.H.E.F.SM or Culinary Heritage of Excellence in Food — a Princess tradition of world-class chefs creating exceptional dishes with the finest ingredients. We've also introduced Lotus Spa® Cuisine on our dinner menus for even more variety. So, no matter when and where you dine, you'll be pleased with your meals.

It's party time! Signature cocktails, heady microbrews, barrel-aged whiskey and imported cigars, plus dance clubs and live music featuring new acts each night.

Our goal at Princess is to return you to the world renewed in body, mind and spirit. Our exclusive Lotus Spa features spa treatments, fitness classes and beauty salon services. Our Lotus gyms offer the latest in equipment, as well as personal trainers and a variety of different classes throughout the day. Linger all day or enjoy a brief respite.

Every cruise features lavish productions with some of the largest casts at sea, performing today's Broadway hits and long-running classics.

From computer classes to cooking demonstrations, digital photography workshops to ceramic painting lessons, Princess' ScholarShip@Sea® programs are designed to make learning fun. In Alaska, naturalists and rangers present an insider's look at the state's wildlife and culture.

Many ships feature celebrity guests or experts in subjects such as art history, culinary, destinations and a world of other disciplines, all ready to share their specialties with you.

Princess offers a variety of sporting activities for you to enjoy. Test your golf skills in our golf simulator or nine-hole putting green. In addition, Princess' unique New Waves program offers full P.A.D.I. open water scuba certification and snorkeling instruction. Most ships also offer ping pong, shuffleboard, a jogging track and a sports court for basketball and volleyball.

All ships show first-run films and each stateroom has a TV. Where satellite signals prevail, we offer ESPN, CNN, CNBC and kid's programming, plus an onboard version of Discovery Channel.

In our Princess Casinos, we offer the latest in exciting slots as well as slot tournaments. You can choose from video poker, slots, and novelty machines -- many of which have progressive jackpots! In addition, an informative slot lesson is given each cruise by your Slot Supervisor. Princess offers all of the popular table games with Las Vegas style rules including Craps, Roulette, Blackjack, Caribbean Stud, Let It Ride, and Three Card Poker.