Princess Cruises

Noteworthy

The traditional gala champagne waterfall on formal night is a not-to-be-missed event.

Bathrobes are provided for use during your cruise—all you have to do is ask the room steward to deliver them.

Wheelchair-accessible staterooms with 33-inch wide entry and bathroom doorways, plus bathrooms fitted to ADA standards, are available in an array of categories.

Alternative restaurants are a staple throughout the fleet, but vary by ship class. Grand-class ships have upscale steak houses and Sabatini's for Italian food; both require reservations and carry an extra cover charge. Sun-class ships offer complimentary sit-down dining in the pizzeria and a similar steak-house option, although it's in a sectioned-off area of the buffet restaurant. On Caribbean, Crown, and Emerald Princess,a casual evening alternative to the dining rooms and usual buffet is Café Caribe—adjacent to the Lido buffet restaurant, it serves cuisine with a Caribbean flair. With a few breaks in service, Lido buffets on all ships are almost always open, and a pizzeria and grill offer casual daytime snack choices. The fleet's patisseries and ice-cream bars charge for specialty coffee, some pastries, and premium ice cream.

An utterly posh dining opportunity for passengers who have balconies and want to celebrate a special occasion is Ultimate Balcony Dining. Breakfast is $30 per couple, dinner $50 per person. A server is on duty throughout the four-course dinner, and a photographer also stops by to capture the romantic evening.