Sun Princess Useful Information

Disabled Facilities

• Princess provides stateroom options with ample space for wheelchair turning.
• These specific staterooms feature a roll-in shower with grab bars and a fold-down bench seat for easy accessibility.
• Accessible amenities also include a closet designed for easy access and a writing desk that accommodates wheelchair users.

Special Dietary Requirements

• Princess accommodates low-sodium, low-fat, low-sugar, and vegetarian diets, which can be specified through Cruise Personaliser^®.
• Kosher meals and baby food are available if requested in advance in writing. Other special diet requests need approval from the Princess corporate office.
• Notify Princess or cruisebooking.com in writing, at least 35 days before departure for certain cruises (Alaska, Canada/New England, Caribbean, Hawaii, Mexico, Panama Canal, and Coastal Getaways) and 65 days before departure for all other cruises, about special diets, allergies, or medical needs.
• Onboard, confirm your dietary requests with the Director of Restaurant Operations.
• For non-medical special dining requests (like specific brands, daily food orders, or sample menus), talk to the onboard dining staff, not the Dietary Office.

Age Restrictions

Gambling Age:

• The minimum age for gambling on Princess ships is 18 years old.

Drinking Age:

• The legal drinking age on Princess ships is 21 years old.
• On Grand Princess Mediterranean itineraries, the drinking age is 18 years.
• Proof of age may be required.

Casino and Night Club Restrictions:

• Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the Casino or Night Club after 11:00 p.m.
• The casino is committed to passengers 21 years and older.

Disco Entry:

• Entry into the disco is restricted to passengers 18 years and older.
• Special disco events for kids may be available, so check with the child and teen centers.

Facility Access for Children:

• Children under 18 years old are welcome in the gymnasium, spa, and jacuzzi.
• They are also allowed in the evening entertainment performance lounges when accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Alcohol Purchase and Consumption:

• Only passengers 21 years and older can purchase or consume alcohol.
• Picture identification may be requested to verify age.

Regional Drinking Age Variations:

• For cruises between China, Europe, Australia/New Zealand, and Singapore ports, the drinking age restriction is 18 years.
• For cruises between Japanese ports, the drinking age is 20 years.

Dress Code

• Dress like a stylish Princess cruise resort.
• Wear casual sportswear like shorts, lightweight pants, and jogging suits in hot climates on land and at sea.
• Pack a sweater, jacket, or all-weather coat for chilly evenings or depending on your excursion's location.
• Don't forget a hat, visor, and a foldable umbrella due to unpredictable weather.
• Bring appropriate clothes for visits to religious places.
• Have low-heeled, rubber-soled shoes for deck strolls and comfortable walking shoes or sandals.
• Princess has two dress codes: Smart Casual and Formal, making it easy to know what to wear when dining on the ship.

Smart Casual

• Guests should dress similarly to what they'd wear to a nice restaurant back home.
• Ladies can wear skirts, dresses, slacks, and sweaters.
• Men can wear pants and open-neck shirts.
• Avoid wearing pool or beach attire, shorts, ball caps, or casual jeans with frays or holes in dining area.
• Make sure to wear shoes in the dining rooms.

Formal

• Follow the dress code during formal nights in Traditional Dining and Anytime Dining venues for everyone's enjoyment.
• Women are encouraged to wear evening gowns or cocktail dresses.
• Men should opt for tuxedos, dinner jackets, or dark suits paired with a tie.

Drinks Packages

Premier Beverage Package:

• Includes cocktails, wine, beer, spirits, fountain soda, specialty coffees, bottled water, teas, and other drinks up to USD 12 each.
• Cost: USD 59.99* per person per day.

Premier Coffee & Soda Package:

• Premium coffees, teas, fountain sodas, fruit juices, hot chocolate, and non-alcoholic mocktails throughout the cruise.
• Cost: USD 19.99* per person per day.

Classic Soda Package:

• Fountain sodas, fruit juices, mocktails, and smoothies.
• Cost: USD 9.99* per person per day.

Specialty Coffees & Teas:

• Purchase a set number of specialty coffees (varied by itinerary) in advance and enjoy complimentary brewed coffee and hot chocolate during the voyage.

Alcohol Policy

• Guests can't bring alcohol on board for drinking, except for one bottle of wine or champagne (750 ml or smaller) per adult without a fee if they drink it in their room.
• More wine or champagne is allowed, but it will cost $15 for each extra bottle, regardless of where they plan to drink it.
• Hard liquor, spirits, or beers are not allowed.
• If alcohol outside of these rules is found during luggage scans, it will be taken away and discarded.
• Duty-free alcohol bought on board or at ports will be kept safely and delivered to guests' rooms on the last day.
• Staff will help store alcohol bought onshore or onboard.
• Princess Cruises won't refund or replace any alcohol removed by security.
• Guests with prohibited items may need to collect their luggage at a security checkpoint on the ship.

The Internet at Sea

• All Princess ships now have MedallionNet® Wi-Fi for better internet access.
• With MedallionNet, guests can text, post photos, video chat, and stream their favorite shows and music easily.
• MedallionNet is available on all Princess fleet ships.
• To find out more, visit the MedallionNet page.
• Guests can get unlimited Wi-Fi by choosing Princess Plus fares with other perks included.
• MedallionNet Wi-Fi can be purchased via the MedallionClass® app starting at USD 9.99 before the cruise for one device.
• Platinum and Elite Captain's Circle members get a 50% discount on their MedallionNet purchases.
• Princess may control the content accessed through the ship's internet.
• Some high-bandwidth applications like voice over IP telephony, peer-to-peer file sharing, and streaming media might be limited on certain Princess ships.

E-Cigarette & Smoking Policies

Designated Smoking Areas:

• Clearly marked areas on board for smoking with enough ashtrays that are regularly emptied.
• These areas typically include cigar lounges, a part of the nightclub, and some open deck spaces.
• The Casino and Casino Bar are smoke-free except for certain designated slot machines.
• All table games are non-smoking.
• The Casino will hold one or more non-smoking nights (6 pm to closing) based on the voyage's duration.
• Show lounges, dining rooms, and food service areas are strictly non-smoking for all Princess ships.
• Guests are reminded to dispose of cigarettes, cigars, and pipe tobacco safely to prevent fire hazards.

Stateroom Smoking Policy:

• Smoking or vaping of any kind, including e-cigarettes, is not allowed in guest staterooms or on balconies.
• This rule aligns with the preference of most guests who want their living spaces (rooms and balconies) to be smoke-free.
• As balconies are a key feature of Princess Cruises, maintaining a smoke-free environment there is essential.
• Breaking this policy incurs a $250 fine for each violation, charged to the guest's stateroom account.
• This policy mirrors global trends towards stricter smoking rules and respects guests' preferences for a better onboard experience.