Princess Cruises Line 2021 & 2022 Member Review Highlights

By Kimberly Coyne

Princess Cruises is back sailing from U.S. homeports and several other ports globally. Cruises resumed as of July 25, 2021, with Majestic Princess leading the fleet departing from Seattle on 7-night Alaska itineraries. The ship transitioned to Los Angeles for Mexican Riviera and California Coast sailings in October.

When it comes to cruising, one of the most common questions on everyone’s mind is what it is like to sail now? To help answer this question and provide you with insight on what the ‘new world’ of cruising looks like, Cruiseline.com rounded up some of the top tips from members who have sailed with Princess Cruises since cruising resumed. In addition, reviews are grouped by the ships that have resumed cruising, so you will have a better understanding of what you can expect for embarkation, new health protocols, as well as the onboard experience.

Check back here often - we will continually be making updates as more Princess Cruises ships return to service!

Enchanted Princess - Resumed Sailing on November 10, 2021

Average Return to Cruising Ranking (As of December 2021): 4.6 out of 5 Stars

“Because there were more crew than passengers, service could not have been better. Large ship with small ship feeling, you got to know them and they you. It was a pleasant experience” -jsuper on Ship Service and Staff

“Wonderful cruise on a brand new beautiful ship. Crew was excellent. My favorite cruise ship.” -denisebeaton on Overall Experience

“Amazingly easy and smooth as can be” -lynndolby on Embarkation

“Productions shows were SPECTACULAR” -normbieg on Entertainment

Grand Princess - Resumed Sailing on September 25, 2021

Average Return to Cruising Ranking (As of December 2021): 4.9 out of 5 Stars

“The Grand Princess 5 Day cruise to Cabo was a great 1st post-Covid cruise. The Staff was extremely attentive. The Pools & Spas were crowd free and the Port in Cabo san Lucas was a nice stop in the middle of it.” -acalvanico on Overall Experience

“Quick and easy. We were amazed to have a personal escort to the cabin. So cool!” -gaillm314 on Embarkation

“Incredible experience on the Grand Princess. Everything was clean and all the staff was extremely attentive to any needs and requests.” -Cruiser66036467 on Overall Experience

“The ship is immaculate and I liked that there were many areas to relax” -eugeneaguirre on Ship Quality

Majestic Princess - Resumed Sailing on July 25, 2021

Average Return to Cruising Ranking (As of December 2021): 4.7 out of 5 Stars

“Due to all the FCC's we accumulated over the pause, we went for a Mini Suite. Love the location. You can look down and see the waves crashing into the hull. So relaxing.” -TheVerandaLife on Cabin/Stateroom

“Love this cruise. I will do this cruise again someday was on bucket list and so happy I did on Princess very very impressed with them” -tonydenuccio111 on Overall Experience

“Amazing trip, the ship was gorgeous and very clean. Seeing the glaciers up close was the best part.” -reneechildress on Overall Experience