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Personal Choice Dining on Princess Cruises

A New Standard in Cruise Dining Flexibility

• Princess Cruises’ Personal Choice Dining offers an elevated culinary experience designed around flexibility, variety, and exceptional quality. Guests enjoy the freedom to choose where, when, and with whom they dine, making Princess Cruises a top choice for travelers seeking customizable cruise dining.
• Princess is one of the few cruise lines to offer both Traditional Dining and Anytime Dining, along with a wide selection of specialty restaurants, casual dining venues, and in-stateroom dining options. Guests may select their preferred dining style when booking their cruise through their travel advisor.
• C.H.E.F. – Culinary Heritage of Excellence in Food
  At the heart of Princess Cruises dining is C.H.E.F. (Culinary Heritage of Excellence in Food), a commitment to refined, modern classical cuisine crafted by world-class chefs. Menus feature premium ingredients such as grain-fed beef, cold-water Maine lobster, and expertly prepared international dishes.
  Princess Cruises also offers Lotus Spa Cuisine, featuring lighter, nutritionally balanced meals without sacrificing flavor. No matter where you dine onboard, you can expect consistently high-quality cuisine across the fleet.
• Dining Options
  Traditional Dining
  Enjoy an elegant, classic cruise dining experience with the same table, dining companions, and waitstaff each evening. Traditional Dining is offered in the main dining room at:
  First Seating: 6:00 p.m.
  Second Seating: 8:15 p.m.
  Anytime Dining
  For guests who prefer flexibility, Anytime Dining allows you to dine at your convenience between 5:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., just like a restaurant ashore. Arrive when you wish and dine solo or with friends.
  Specialty Dining
  Princess Cruises features a variety of specialty restaurants for an elevated dining experience (additional charge may apply), including:
  Sterling Steakhouse – Premium steaks such as rib eye and New York strip
  Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria – Authentic Italian cuisine with fresh pasta and Mediterranean seafood
  Bayou Café & Steakhouse – Cajun-inspired flavors and classic steakhouse favorites
  Ultimate Balcony Dining
  For an unforgettable private experience, Ultimate Balcony Dining offers a luxurious meal served on your private balcony. Enjoy freshly prepared lobster or steak, gourmet accompaniments, and personalized service—available for breakfast or dinner at an additional cost and in select staterooms.
  Casual Dining Options
  Princess Cruises offers numerous casual dining venues throughout each ship, including:
  24-hour buffet
  Burger and hot dog grill
  Late-night bistro
  Ice cream bar
  Patisserie
  Pizzeria
  Wine bar
  24-hour room service
  Afternoon Tea
  Enjoy a classic Afternoon Tea experience featuring finger sandwiches, pastries, scones, cookies, live music, and white-glove service. Guests can choose from a wide selection of premium teas, along with coffee options, for a relaxing mid-afternoon indulgence.
• Room Service
  Princess Cruises provides 24-hour in-stateroom dining. Guests may order at any time using the onboard phone system. Continental breakfast delivery is available by completing the breakfast card provided in your stateroom.
• Private Cocktails & Hors d’Oeuvres
  Host a private onboard gathering with customized cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Princess Cruises will handle invitations, beverages, and catering. Guests can arrange events through the Passenger Services Desk.
• Smoke-Free Dining
  All Princess Cruises dining venues are 100% smoke-free. Designated smoking areas are available elsewhere onboard for guest convenience.
• Hotel & Dining Service Charge
  To simplify tipping, Princess Cruises automatically adds a daily Hotel and Dining service charge to each guest’s onboard account:
  Suites & Mini-Suites: $11 USD per person, per day
  All Other Staterooms: $10.50 USD per person, per day
  This charge supports dining staff, stateroom stewards, galley teams, buffet staff, and other service crew. Casino dealers and spa personnel are excluded.
• Bar & Wine Service Charge
  A 15% gratuity is automatically added to bar purchases and dining room wine service and shared among beverage staff and support teams.
• Additional Dining Fees
  Some specialty dining venues may require a cover charge ranging from $15 to $25 per person, subject to change without notice.
• Alcohol Policy
  Guests under 21 years old may not purchase or consume alcohol onboard
  Duty-free alcohol purchased onboard or in ports will be held and delivered to your stateroom on the final day of the cruise
  Guests may bring one bottle of wine or champagne per person onboard
  A $15 corkage fee applies if wine is consumed in dining rooms or specialty restaurants
  Note: Dining venues, meal times, availability, and fees vary by ship, itinerary, and season. Guests may request to change dining preferences onboard, subject to availability.

Princess Cruises currently does not charge a fuel surcharge. However, the cruise line reserves the right to implement one if fuel costs increase significantly.

• Princess Cruises Cancellation & Payment Policy
  Guests with confirmed Princess Cruises reservations should carefully review their booking confirmation email, which outlines the applicable final payment deadlines and cancellation terms. For full details, definitions, and legal conditions, guests should refer to the official Princess Cruises Passage Contract.
  Because cruise and cruisetour space is secured in advance and may be difficult to resell once canceled, cancellation fees apply regardless of whether the space is resold. Princess Cruises recognizes that actual financial losses resulting from cancellations are difficult to determine; therefore, the cancellation fees outlined below represent a reasonable estimate of liquidated damages. Cancellation penalties vary based on cruise length, fare type, and the number of days prior to departure, including Cruise Plus packages.
  Please note that Government Taxes and Fees are not subject to cancellation penalties, as defined in the Passage Contract.
• Cancellation Policy for Cruises of 1 to 24 Days
  (Including World Cruise Segments)
• Final payment for cruises lasting 1 to 24 days is due 90 days prior to departure.
  90 days or more before departure: No cancellation fee
  75 to 89 days before departure: 25% of Cruise Charges
  61 to 74 days before departure: 50% of total charges
  31 to 60 days before departure: 75% of total charges
  Within 30 days of departure: 100% of total charges
  Cancellation fees apply to cruise fares, cruisetours, Cruise Plus packages, and pre-purchased gifts or special services. Government Taxes and Fees are excluded.
  Guests who book under a reduced deposit promotion will not be charged more than the deposit amount paid as the initial cancellation fee.
• Cancellation Policy for Cruises of 25 Days or Longer
  (Including Full World Cruises and World Cruise Segments)
  Final payment for cruises lasting 25 days or more is due 120 days prior to departure.
  120 days or more before departure: No cancellation fee
  113 to 119 days before departure: Loss of deposit (30% of Cruise Charges for World Cruises)
  61 to 112 days before departure: 50% of total charges
  60 days or less before departure: 100% of total charges
  Cancellation penalties apply to all cruise-related items except Government Taxes and Fees.
  Guests booking under eligible reduced deposit promotions will not be charged more than the amount of the deposit paid.
• Pre- and Post-Cruise Hotel Package Cancellation Policy
  (Applies to all cruise lengths)
  Cancellation fees for pre- and post-cruise hotel packages are based on the holiday departure date, defined as the earliest start date of the cruise, cruisetour, or hotel stay.
  57 days or more before departure: No cancellation fee
  56 to 29 days before departure: 50% of total charges
  28 to 15 days before departure: 75% of total charges
  Within 15 days of departure: 100% of total charges
  Government Taxes and Fees are not subject to cancellation penalties.
• Cancellation Policy Exceptions
  Non-Refundable Deposit Promotions:
  If you book a specially priced promotion where the deposit is non-refundable from the time of payment, no refund, credit, or compensation will be issued if you cancel.
  Fully Non-Refundable Promotions:
  If you purchase a promotion that is 100% non-refundable from the time of booking, no refunds, credits, or compensation will be provided for Cruise Charges in the event of cancellation.

To enhance guest comfort and in response to traveler preferences, Princess Cruises maintains a strict smoking policy designed to provide a clean, enjoyable, and smoke-free environment for the majority of guests. Based on consumer research indicating that most travelers prefer non-smoking spaces, smoking is permitted only in clearly defined areas onboard.

• Designated Smoking Areas
  Princess Cruises offers a limited number of clearly marked designated smoking areas throughout each ship. These areas are equipped with ashtrays that are routinely serviced and typically include select cigar lounges, a designated section of the nightclub, and specific outdoor deck locations.
  All main dining rooms, food service venues, show lounges, and public indoor spaces are completely smoke-free. The casino and casino bar are non-smoking, with the exception of designated slot machines where smoking is permitted while actively playing. All table games are strictly non-smoking.
  For safety reasons, guests must dispose of cigarettes, cigars, and pipe tobacco properly and should never throw smoking materials overboard, as this poses a serious fire hazard.
• Stateroom & Balcony Smoking Policy
  Smoking and vaping, including the use of electronic cigarettes, are strictly prohibited in all guest staterooms and on private balconies. This policy reflects the strong preference of Princess Cruises guests to maintain their living spaces as smoke-free environments.
  Because private balconies are a signature feature of Princess Cruises ships, the cruise line is committed to preserving these areas as clean, relaxing, and smoke-free spaces for all guests. A $250 USD charge per violation will be applied to the guest’s stateroom account for failure to comply with this policy.
  Princess Cruises believes that this smoke-free approach aligns with global travel standards and enhances the overall onboard experience for every guest.

Princess Vacation Protection Plan

• Travel plans can change unexpectedly, and the Princess Vacation Protection Plan is designed to give travelers added confidence when booking their cruise. This optional travel protection provides financial peace of mind if unforeseen circumstances impact your trip.
• If you need to cancel your Princess Cruises vacation for a covered reason outlined in the plan’s Cancellation Fee Waiver, eligible cancellation fees may be refunded according to plan terms. For cancellations that fall outside covered reasons, Princess offers an “Any Reason” Cancellation Enhancement, giving guests added flexibility.
• Under the Standard Princess Vacation Protection Plan, guests may receive 75% of the applicable cancellation fees as future cruise credits. Guests enrolled in the Platinum Plan can receive 100% of cancellation fees as future cruise credits, providing the highest level of protection and flexibility.
• Princess Vacation Protection helps safeguard your cruise investment and ensures greater peace of mind from booking through departure.

• Princess Cruises’ Crew Appreciation is a daily service charge applied per guest and automatically added to your onboard account for convenience. This charge recognizes the dedication and hard work of the many crew members who contribute to an exceptional cruise experience. Eligible crew members may rotate across different ships within the Princess Cruises fleet and share in these funds.
• The daily Crew Appreciation amount varies by stateroom category and is charged in U.S. dollars (or the local currency equivalent on ships operating in AUD):
  Suites: $19.00 USD per person, per day
  Mini Suites, Cabanas, and Reserve Collection: $18.00 USD per person, per day
  All other stateroom categories: $17.00 USD per person, per day
• For ships operating in Australian dollars, guests will be charged the equivalent amount based on current exchange rates.
  Guests have the option to adjust Crew Appreciation amounts while onboard, should they choose. Any changes must be made before disembarkation, as adjustments are not permitted after the cruise has ended.
• To simplify planning, Crew Appreciation may also be prepaid prior to sailing through the Manage Booking feature.
  This policy ensures that Princess Cruises’ crew members are fairly recognized for delivering outstanding service throughout your voyage.

Award-Winning MedallionClass Experience
Princess Cruises leads the industry with MedallionClass® technology, offering faster boarding, personalized service, keyless stateroom access, and seamless onboard payments.
Worldwide Destinations
Sail to over 380 destinations across Alaska, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, South America, and beyond, with expertly curated itineraries and immersive shore excursions.
Flexible Dining with Personal Choice Dining
Princess Cruises allows guests to dine when, where, and with whom they choose, featuring Traditional Dining, Anytime Dining, specialty restaurants, and casual dining venues.
Exceptional Value for the Price
With competitive pricing, frequent promotions, and bundled packages, Princess Cruises delivers premium experiences at a strong value—especially when booked through AffordableTours.com.
Family-Friendly Yet Sophisticated
Princess Cruises caters to families, couples, and multi-generational travelers, offering kids’ clubs, family activities, and adult-focused relaxation spaces.
Comfortable and Stylish Accommodations
Choose from interior staterooms to luxury suites, all designed for comfort, modern amenities, and attentive service.
High-Quality Entertainment & Nightlife
Enjoy Broadway-style productions, live music, Movies Under the Stars®, casinos, lounges, and themed events every night of your cruise.
Relaxation & Wellness Options
Princess Cruises features expansive spa facilities, adult-only retreat areas, fitness centers, and wellness-focused dining options.
Consistent Service & Hospitality
Princess is known for its attentive, professional crew and high service standards across its global fleet.
Trusted Cruise Line with Decades of Experience
With over 50 years in the cruise industry, Princess Cruises is a proven and reliable choice for travelers seeking quality, comfort, and peace of mind.

Is Princess Cruises good for families?
Yes. Princess Cruises offers youth and teen programs, family-friendly entertainment, flexible dining, and activities designed for all ages, making it ideal for family and multi-generational travel.
What is included in the price of a Princess Cruise?

Your cruise fare typically includes accommodations, meals in main dining rooms and casual venues, onboard entertainment, youth programs, and select activities. Optional packages may include drinks, Wi-Fi, and gratuities.
Does Princess Cruises offer drink packages?
Yes. Princess Cruises offers beverage packages that may include alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, often bundled with Wi-Fi and gratuities depending on the promotion.
Are gratuities included on Princess Cruises?
Princess Cruises applies an automatic daily Crew Appreciation charge, which can be prepaid or adjusted onboard prior to disembarkation.
What dining options are available onboard?
Princess Cruises offers Traditional Dining, Anytime Dining, specialty restaurants, casual dining venues, 24-hour room service, and unique experiences like Ultimate Balcony Dining.
Is Princess Cruises all-inclusive?
Princess Cruises is not fully all-inclusive, but bundled packages allow guests to include drinks, Wi-Fi, and gratuities for added convenience and value.
What is the minimum age to sail on Princess Cruises?
The minimum age is typically 6 months for most itineraries and 12 months for longer or remote voyages. Age requirements may vary by itinerary.
What is Princess MedallionClass?
MedallionClass is Princess Cruises’ innovative technology that enhances the guest experience with faster boarding, personalized service, and seamless onboard interactions.
Where does Princess Cruises sail?
Princess Cruises sails worldwide, including Alaska, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, South America, and global World Cruises.