Royal Princess

Royal Princess is a mid sized Princess Cruises ship and the third vessel to carry the name for the cruise line. She entered service in 2013 as the lead ship of the Royal class, carrying around 3,560 guests. At the time, she was the largest ship Princess had built, and she became the line's flagship. Her naming ceremony took place in Southampton in June 2013, with the Duchess of Cambridge as godmother.

At the centre of the ship is the Piazza, a lively atrium that becomes a natural meeting place from morning through to the evening. Around it are places to stop for a coffee, light bite or drink, as well as entertainment and shopping. Bellini's Italian cocktail bar, Ocean Terrace seafood bar and a gelateria add to the choice. The SeaWalk is the ship's most distinctive feature, with a glass bottom that extends beyond the side of the vessel and gives passengers a direct view down towards the sea.

Dining is another major part of life on board, with 16 venues offering plenty of choice. The three main dining restaurants provide both traditional fixed seating and more flexible options, depending on how you prefer to dine. For a special meal, Crown Grill serves aged steaks alongside seafood, while Sabatini's Italian Trattoria focuses on Italian cooking and a more leisurely restaurant setting.

The Princess Theater is the main venue for evening entertainment, with stadium style seating spread across two decks. Shows include original musicals, magic performances, films and comedy, while smaller entertainment spaces around the ship give guests other places to spend the evening. With a broad selection of accommodation, Royal Princess includes suites, balcony cabins and inside rooms, with many outside cabins offering private balconies.

The ship's name continues a Princess Cruises tradition, honouring the two earlier vessels that sailed as Royal Princess. Her 2013 naming ceremony also followed British ship naming traditions, including a blessing and performances by Royal Marines and pipers from the Irish Guards.