Panama Canal: 18 - nights

 

Set sail from Fort Lauderdale on your 18 nights Panama Canal Cruise onboard Princess Cruises' Island Princess.

OperatorVesselPorts of CallSailing DatesPanama Canal, 18 - nights
Princess CruisesIsland Princess Fort Lauderdale, Aruba, Cartagena, Panama Canal, Puerto Amador, Puntarenas, Puerto Quetzal, Los Angeles, Vancouver,
DepartsThu, Apr 25 2013
ArrivesMon, May 13 2013
Cruise code:2311A
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Cruise Itinerary

DayPorts of callArrivalDeparture
 
1Fort Lauderdale Thu, Apr 25 2013 16:00
4ArubaSun, Apr 28 2013 07:00Sun, Apr 28 2013 12:30
5CartagenaMon, Apr 29 2013 09:00Mon, Apr 29 2013 15:00
6Panama CanalTue, Apr 30 2013 05:00Tue, Apr 30 2013 16:30
7Puerto AmadorWed, May 1 2013 08:00Wed, May 1 2013 18:00
9PuntarenasFri, May 3 2013 07:00Fri, May 3 2013 19:00
11Puerto QuetzalSun, May 5 2013 07:00Sun, May 5 2013 18:00
16Los AngelesFri, May 10 2013 07:00Fri, May 10 2013 16:00
19VancouverMon, May 13 2013 07:30 
 
Total length of cruise: 18 - nights
 

TYPICAL ITINERARY

Set sail from Fort Lauderdale on your 18 nights Panama Canal Cruise to:

Aruba
Dutch influence still lingers on Aruba as part of the Netherlands' Antilles until independence in 1986. This balmy Caribbean island is a study in contrasts. Its arid interior is dotted with cactus and windswept divi-divi trees while secluded coves and sandy beaches form its coast. Aruba's long and colorful heritage is reflected in its dialect. Called Papiamento, it's a combination of Spanish, French, Portuguese, Dutch, African and English.

Cartagena, Colombia
This modern and bustling city, seaport and commercial center still boasts much of its original Spanish colonial architecture. Explore this beautiful and historic city's walled Old Town. Its fortress walls, quaint, narrow streets and balconied houses are all vivid reminders of its former colonialists. The city's numerous monasteries, plazas and noble mansions are significant links to this region's grand past.

Panama Canal
From the Panama Canal's opening day to present, nearly a million ships have passed through the mighty locks. Encompassing tragedy and triumph, Spanish kings, conquistadors and five different American presidents, the building of this massive project spanned 400 years. And today, nearly 100 years after its completion, the Panama Canal remains one of the most vital trade routes in the world.

Fuerte Amador, Panama

Fuerte Amador, situated at the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal is a manmade peninsula extending out into the Pacific Ocean. This one-mile causeway connects four small islands. There are shops and restaurants on a large marina that provides a panoramic view of Panama City's impressive skyline and serves as the home for the Smithsonian Institute of Tropical Research.
A major cruise hub, this bustling port provides a great launching point for further exploration. From here, take in the sights of Panama City, the region's dynamic trade capital.

Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Uniquely situated between two oceans and two continents, Costa Rica is a country without equal. Its tropical landscape of rain forests, pasturelands, lush coffee plantations and white sand coastlines is set against a backdrop of majestic mountains rising as high as 13,000 feet which is why many consider it the Switzerland of Central America.

Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
Guatemala is located in the northernmost part of Central America and is one of the largest countries in this region. It boasts 37 volcanoes, a rich Mayan heritage, Lake Atitlan and one of the best-preserved colonial cities in Antigua.
This charming port city on the Pacific coast of Guatemala is home to the beautiful, iridescent Quetzal bird, which was once sacred to the Mayan civilization that once ruled over this land.

Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles is a huge metropolis with Hispanic roots and Hollywood glam. San Pedro serves as the port of Los Angeles and the gateway to the numerous neighborhoods and districts of "L.A." waiting to be explored. You can find restaurants, shopping and museums -- all of world-class caliber. Plus, parks, hiking trails and walking tours, too. And beaches? There's a whole coastline of choices -- from Redondo and Santa Monica to the shores of Malibu.

Vancouver, British Columbia

Often thought of as Canada's most beautiful city, Vancouver is a gorgeous thriving metropolis that's fortunate enough to be flanked by the ocean and mountains. With its numerous parks, beaches, gardens, museums, art galleries and ethnic diversity, Vancouver is one of those rare places that actually live up to its promise of offering something for everyone.

OVERVIEW

Set sail from Fort Lauderdale on your 18 nights Panama Canal Cruise onboard Princess Cruises' Island Princess. This 19 day cruise visits 8 different ports including Aruba, Cartagena, Panama Canal, Fuerte Amador, Puntarenas, Puerto Quetzal, Los Angeles and Vancouver.

INCLUSIONS

  • TV for in-cabin entertainment
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • In cabin safe
  • Full breakfast
  • Buffet or a la carte lunch menu
  • Buffet or 4 course a la carte dinners
  • Musical stage shows and entertainment
  • Special guest entertainers
  • Latest release movies (in cabin and on big screen)
  • Choice of Bars and Lounges
  • Fully supervised children's programs for ages 3 to 17 years

 

Vessel: Island Princess Length: 965ft
Year: 2002 Beam: 106.00ft
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Engine: Gas Turbine/Diesel/Electric
Bars/Lounges : 7 Crew: 895
Gross Tonnage: 92,000 Gym: Yes
Kids Club: Ages 3 -17 Onboard Currency: USD
Passenger Capacity: 1,970 Show Lounge: Daily Shows
Swimming Pools: 3 Whirlpool Spas: 5
24-Hour Room Service All Main Meals Included
Art Auctions Coin Operated Laundry
Dance Classes Duty Free Shopping
Florist Guest Entertainers
Internet Facilities Live Music
Photographer Quiet Library
Security Safe in Cabin Themed Party Nights
Princess Cruises Island Princess oceania cheap cruises
 

OTHER INFORMATION

Island Princess is a fabulous floating resort designed to make your stay onboard truly memorable. This vessel has 90% ocean-view staterooms - with over 700 balconies and a wrap-around Promenade Deck. So, after being mesmerized by the scenery off the bow, get dazzled by the entertainment in the state-of-the-art lounges.

ABOUT Princess Cruises

The cruise line that was made famous by the TV series the Love Boat back in the 70"s, has grown into one of the worlds most well recognised cruise lines.

From the moment you step aboard a Princess ship, you will realise that you’ve made the right choice. This isn’t going to be just a holiday; this will be an unforgettable experience where you can escape completely. Princess is premium quality cruising. Every conceivable comfort and convenience has been built into their innovative design.
Princess caters to those seeking a complete escape from the stressful routine of daily life by being the consummate host in the world’s most beautiful settings. Princess offer a total experience — more unique itineraries, affordable private balconies, flexible mealtimes with Personal Choice Dining®, and the amenities and individual service of any luxury resort, thanks to the Big Ship Choice, Small Ship Feel. Come aboard!

Interior Stateroom

  • This room's modular twin beds can easily be made up into one queen-size bed for optimum flexibility. Includes a refrigerator, TV, spacious closet, and bath with shower. Approximate size: 156-166 sq. ft.
 

Mini-Suite With Balcony

  • In addition to this room's two modular twin beds, which can be made up into one queen bed, it has a separate sitting area with sofa bed, balcony, two TVs, refrigerator, spacious closet, and bath with shower. Approximate size: 280-302 sq. ft., including balcony.
 

Obstructed Oceanview

  • Oceanview staterooms with partially or obstructed views are a great value. They feature a picture window providing natural light and added ambiance. You'll find them comfortable and welcoming with all the amenities of an interior stateroom.
 

Oceanview Mini-Suite

  • The ocean-view window, separate sitting area with sofa bed, refrigerator with wet bar, walk-in closet, two TVs, and bathroom with tub and shower are special features that define this room. Its two twin beds can be made up into one queen-sized bed. Approximate size: 280-302 sq.ft.
 

Oceanview Stateroom

  • A coveted feature of this room is its picture window. It also has a refrigerator, TV, spacious closet, writing desk, and bath with shower. The twin beds can be made up into one queen-size bed. Approximate size: 162-212 sq. ft.
 

Oceanview with Balcony

  • This room features a sitting area with desk, balcony, refrigerator, TV, spacious closet, and bath with shower. The two twin beds can be make up into a queen-size bed. Approximate size: 217-248 sq. ft., including balcony.
 

Suite with Balcony

  • This deluxe room with breezy balcony provides ample space to feel at home. Includes a separate sitting area with sofa bed, two TVs, refrigerator with wet bar, walk-in closet, and bathroom with tub and shower. Its two modular twin beds can be made up into one queen-size bed. Approximate size: 470 sq. ft., including balcony.
 

Island Princess

Gala Deck 4
Island Princess Gala Deck 4 layout
Island Princess Decks
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Island Princess Gala Deck 4 overview
 
Anytime Dining
  • Anytime Dining means you aren’t limited to eating at a fixed time or place on the ship. Instead, the choice of when and where you want to eat is flexible, based only on your stomach’s whim.

Located on Fiesta Deck 6 deck
Pacific Moon Dining Room Santa Fe Dining Room
 
Casual Dining

Want to maximize your pool time and minimize your mealtime? Get a quick and satisfying bite whenever you like at our Casual Dining eateries, or get take-out and dine by the pool.

  • 24-hour dining in the Horizon Court
  • Wine bar
  • Patisserie
  • Sundaes ice cream bar
  • Princess Pizza
  • The Grill (burgers and hot dogs)
  • Afternoon tea
  • 24-hour room service

Located on Lido Deck 14 deck
Horizion Court
 
Specialty Dining - Balcony Dining
  • Traditional dining works with two different dinner sittings, named first and second dinner sitting. First dinner sitting starts at 6pm and the second dinner sitting starts at 8pm.

Balcony Dining
 
Specialty Dining - Sabatini's
  • Sabatini’s (Italian restaurant) is a signature restaurant onboard selected Princess ships. It is a truly memorable dining experience that you will not forget! Bookings are essential, as the restaurant usually books out.. A cover charge of US$20 per person applies.

Located on Promenade Deck 7 deck
Sabatini's
 
Specialty Dining - Sterling Steakhouse
  • Sterling Steakhouse is a signature restaurant onboard selected Princess ships.  A cover charge of US$15 per person applies.

Located on Promenade Deck 7 deck
Sterling Steakhouse
 
Traditional Dining

Traditional dining takes place in the International Dining room. There are the two different diner sittings (early or late) that start at either 6:30 or 8:30. If you choose the traditional dining option you will dine at the same table, at the same time, and with the same people every night. If you do not feel like Traditional dining one night, then take advantage of the Casual or Specialty dining options.


Located on Fiesta Deck 6 deck
International Dining Room
 

Sports and Spa

Centre Court
  • Sports court for paddle tennis, volleyball and basketball with space for spectator seating.
     

Located on Sports Deck 16
Tennis on Sports Deck
 
Virtual Golf Simulators
  • Two golf simulators let passengers try their luck "playing" world famous golf courses.

Located on Sports Deck 16
Golf Simulator
 

Bars and Lounges

Churchill Lounge
  • Memorabilia-filled cigar lounge and sports bar features satellite broadcasts of various sporting events, when available. Seats 43.

Located on Fiesta Deck 6
Churchill Lounge
 
Crooners Bar
  • A classic 1960s-style martini bar based on the Las Vegas "Rat Pack" era. Offers a full menu of more than 50 creative specialty martinis. Seats 52.
     

Located on Promenade Deck 7
Crooners Bar
 
Wheelhouse Bar
  • A classic, private club atmosphere filled with the company's maritime history and nautical memorabilia. A great spot for music or cocktails with evening dancing. Seats 147.

Located on Promenade Deck 7
Wheelhouse Bar
 

Shopping

Duty Free Boutiques
  • Duty Free boutique that sells jewelery, watches, accessories, liquor, and tobacco.

Located on Fiesta Deck 6
Duty Free Boutiques
 

Live Music

Explorers Lounge
  • A lounge where Indiana Jones would feel at home, designed to evoke the wonders of the Far East and Africa. Entertainment includes cabaret acts, singers, magicians, comedians and dancing. Seats 298.
     

Located on Promenade Deck 7
Explorers Lounge
 

Swimming

Lotus Spa® Pool
  • No detail has been spared at the Lotus Spa--from the expert technicians garbed in Asian-inspired outfits to the couples mud room--making it one of the best spas on the high seas.

Located on Lido Deck 14
Lotus Spa® Pool
 

Stage Shows

Princess Theatre
  • The Princess Theatre offers two shows each evening, that change daily. The style of show can vary from a Los Vegas style show, guest entertainers, and comedians. There is always something for everyone.

Located on Plaza Deck 5
Princess Theatre
 
Universe Lounge
  • Men might be from Mars and women from Venus, but everyone on the planet loves the top-notch shows at Universe Lounge.

Located on Promenade Deck 7
Universe Lounge
 

Kids Club

Teen Centre
  • This ship's activities run the age-appropriate gamut for those under 18 - from Princess Pelicans (ages 3 to 7), and Shockwaves (ages 8-12), to Remix (ages 13-17).

Located on Aloha Deck 12
 
The Fun Zone
  • With Princess, young kids and teens have their own kind of fun - and their own place to hang out. Our youth and teen centers are fully equipped with everything from the latest video games and movies, to arts and crafts, fooseball tables, board games and jukeboxes. And for the littlest ones, activities like kids' karaoke, pizza parties, pajama nights and more.
  • This ship's activities run the age-appropriate gamut for those under 18 - from Princess Pelicans (ages 3 to 7), and Shockwaves (ages 8-12), to Remix (ages 13-17).
    * The Fun Zone Virtual View
    * Teen Center
    * Pelican's Playhouse
    * Pelican’s Pool
    * Splash pool

 


The Fun Zone
 

Casino

The Princess Casino
  • The London-themed Casino offers a wide variety of gaming machines and table games. The casino will not be open when in port.

Located on Fiesta Deck 6
Casino
 

Island Princess Photos

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Suite with Balcony
Suite with Balcony
Oceanview Mini-Suite
Oceanview Mini-Suite
Oceanview Double
Oceanview Double
Oceanview Obstructed
Oceanview Obstructed
Interior Double
Interior Double
Oceanview Double With Balcony
Oceanview Double With Balcony
Mini-Suite With Balcony
Mini-Suite With Balcony
Interior Stateroom
Interior Stateroom
Mini-Suite With Balcony
Mini-Suite With Balcony
Oceanview Obstructed
Oceanview Obstructed
Oceanview MIni
Oceanview MIni
Suite with Balcony
Suite with Balcony
Oceanview Stateroom
Oceanview Stateroom
Oceanview With Balcony
Oceanview With Balcony
Pacific Moon Dining Room
Pacific Moon Dining Room
Princess Theatre
Princess Theatre
Sterling Steakhouse
Sterling Steakhouse
Balcony Dining
Balcony Dining
Golf Simulator
Golf Simulator
Tennis on Sports Deck
Tennis on Sports Deck
Lotus Spa® Pool
Lotus Spa® Pool
Churchill Lounge
Churchill Lounge
Explorers Lounge
Explorers Lounge
Universe Lounge
Universe Lounge
Crooners Bar
Crooners Bar
Casino
Casino
The Fun Zone
The Fun Zone
Wheelhouse Bar
Wheelhouse Bar
Horizion Court
Horizion Court
Sabatini's
Sabatini's
International Dining Room
International Dining Room
Santa Fe Dining Room
Santa Fe Dining Room
 

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All prices are correct at the time of publication and are quoted in Australian dollars, unless otherwise noted.

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Once you have decided on your holiday, we will need a deposit to secure your booking. It is essential that deposits are received by us within three (3) days from when the booking is made. If payment is not received within this time, your booking will be automatically cancelled.

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Although we would love to see you onboard, we understand that plans can change. Should you need to cancel your booking, we ask that you notify your Travel Agent or our Cruise Contact Centre at your earliest convenience. The refunds or cancellation charges that will be payable depend on the amount of notice you give us, as follows:

Days Prior to Departure Cancellation Charge
Cruises Except World Cruise
Days Prior to Departure Cancellation Charge
181 days or more Full refund
180 – 71 days Deposit amount^
70 – 43 days 25% of total fare^
42 – 15 days 50% of total fare^
14 days or less 100% of total fare
For the World Cruise
Days Prior to Departure Cancellation Charge - by cruise duration
49 nights or less 50 nights or more
181 days or more Full refund Full refund
180 – 90 days Deposit amount^ Deposit amount^
89 – 64 days 25% of total fare^ 50% of total fare^
63 – 43 days 50% of total fare^ 75% of total fare^
42 – 15 days 75% of total fare^ 100% of total fare
14 days or less 100% of total fare 100% of total fare
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Fare changes

Once booked, your fare is only subject to any increased taxes. You will be notified of this before it is added to your fare or to your onboard account.

Sometimes we will release promotional fares. These can be offered and withdrawn at any time. If after booking you decide to change to one of these promotional fares, you will need to cancel your existing booking and our 'Cancellation & Refunds' policy will apply.

Stateroom changes

When making a booking with a specific stateroom number, please advise us or your Travel Agent if you do not want your stateroom changed. This means that you will not be offered a complimentary upgrade to a higher priced category, if one was to become available. Please note that your stateroom can still be changed for operational reasons, including when the number of people booked in the cabin is less than the number of beds in the cabin.

In addition, when a booking is made and a specific cabin number is not selected (known as a 'Guarantee'), the cabin will be allocated at our discretion in the category booked, or a higher priced category, at a later date.

Fuel Supplement

We may elect to impose a fuel supplement at any time, in which case any additional fees will apply to new bookings only. The total price quoted to you at the time of booking will be inclusive of any applicable fuel supplement.

Booking Changes

Once you have made your booking, please check your invoice, 'Cruise Personaliser', or with your Travel Agent to ensure the details are correct. Should you need to make changes to your booking (spelling corrections or to replace a passenger*), no administration fees will apply. Please note however, that additional fees charged by airlines for any changes will be passed on to the passengers.

*One original passenger from the booking must always remain in the cabin. If all original passengers cancel / are replaced, the booking will be subject to applicable cancellation charges. If a cancelling passenger was the only person that qualified the booking for a promotional fare (eg. past passenger fare), additional and remaining passengers will no longer be entitled to this promotional fare. The booking will revert to a different fare and the remaining passengers will need to pay the difference in cost, if any. Changes can only be made up to 72 hours before departure.

Pregnancy

Passengers who are pregnant during their cruise are required to supply a physicians 'fit to travel' note, including your estimated due date, prior to embarkation. We are unable to accept any passengers who will have entered their 24th week, or later, of pregnancy by the end of the cruise.

Minimum age to travel

Sun Princess®, Dawn Princess® and Sea Princess® cruises departing and returning to Australia
To ensure there is suitable supervision, there needs to be at least one passenger 18 years or older in each stateroom. However, to accommodate families cruising together, children may occupy a separate stateroom to their parent/legal guardian, providing one child is 16 years or over.

For cruises departing from an Australian port between 1 November and 7 January, any passenger under 19 years of age on the day they board the cruise, must travel in the same stateroom as a responsible adult 19 years or older. In addition, from 8 January to 31 January, there is a limit on the number of passengers under 19 years of age who can travel unaccompanied. Once the limit is reached, a responsible adult 19 years or older must travel in the same stateroom. We can advise you at the time of booking whether the limit applies to your booking. The responsible adult is accountable for passengers under 19 years of age in their stateroom for the duration of the cruise, and the 'Rights of the Captain' will be applied to anyone who displays disruptive behaviour.

All other Princess Cruises® ships
To ensure there is suitable supervision, there needs to be at least one passenger in each stateroom aged 21 years or older. In order to accommodate families cruising together, children may occupy a separate stateroom to their parent/legal guardian, providing one child is aged 16 or over.

Children & Teenagers

Children love to cruise and Princess Cruises® welcomes them onboard. Due to limited neo-natal facilities onboard and at the destinations we visit, the following minimum ages apply:

Itinerary Minimum age to travel
Alaska, Canada & New England, Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, Europe (excluding transatlantic voyages) and Panama Canal

6 months

All other itineraries 12 months

In addition, infants aged between six (6) months and three (3) years must remain with their parent/legal guardian at all times.

For the safety and enjoyment of all onboard, there are limits on the number of children and teenagers that can be carried within different age groups. The age of the passenger on the day they board the cruise, is the age we use for the entire holiday. We can advise you at the time of booking whether we are able to accept bookings for children on the cruise you have chosen.

Parents/Legal Guardians are responsible for children and teenagers at all times. If a child or teenager displays dangerous or disruptive behaviour, the 'Rights of the Captain' will be applied to both parent/legal guardian and child/teenager.

Children's access to pools and spas may be restricted and adult supervision is required.

Children Centres

Children less than three (3) years of age are welcome to use the Children Centres' facilities under the direct supervision of their parent/legal guardian. To attend the Children Centres without a parent/legal guardian, children need to be three (3) years of age or over and toilet trained.

Use of the Children Centres requires daily registration and entry is on a first-come-first-served basis as places are limited. On all ships, except Pacific Princess®, Royal Princess® and Ocean Princess®, group child minding for children three (3) to 12 years is available between 10pm and 1am only, for a charge.

Requirements to travel

Passports, visas, vaccinations and other travel documentation are your responsibility.

Without the necessary passport, visas and/or vaccinations local authorities may deny you boarding, prevent you from going ashore, issue a fine or deny the ship entry into the port. It is also your responsibility to ensure you have all the necessary documentation which permits you to travel. If you do not have all the necessary documentation, you may be denied boarding and no refunds will be given.

For international cruises (cruises that visit a foreign port), passports are required for all passengers and must be valid for a minimum of six (6) months beyond the date of the cruise return. In addition, travel on our cruises will not revalidate an Australian or New Zealand re-entry visa.

For domestic cruises (cruises that do not visit a foreign port), a valid passport or government issued photo identification is required (Queensland Proof of Age cards will not be accepted). For Australian passengers, a current Medicare card can be used for passengers under 18 years of age. For New Zealand passengers, an original or certified copy of the child's birth certificate or a school pass with photo will be accepted.

Illicit items

To ensure a safe and enjoyable holiday for all our passengers, it will be necessary for our staff and others parties, such as port and government agencies, to search you and your luggage. You agree to allow such searches. We can deny boarding or disembark any person in possession of any weapons or illicit substances. You must contact us within three days of disembarking to claim confiscated items which may be returned to you if appropriate. If you do not contact us within this time your item may be destroyed.

Alcohol & gambling

We are committed to the responsible service of alcohol. There may be times when we consider it appropriate to refuse the service of alcohol to a passenger for any reason. To consume alcohol or gamble onboard, the following minimum ages and corkage charges apply:

  Sun Princess® or Dawn Princess® departures Sea Princess® departing and returning to Australia All other Princess Cruises'® departures
Minimum age 18 years 18 years 21 years
Corkage (per bottle)* AUD20 AUD20 USD15

*Corkage charges only apply to wines and/or champagne brought onboard and consumed in the dining room or alternative restaurants.

Government issued photo identification may be requested (Queensland Proof of Age cards will not be accepted).

On the day of embarkation, passengers over the minimum age may bring onboard one bottle of wine or champagne per person to celebrate. Any other alcohol purchased ashore will be collected at the gangway for safe keeping and will be returned to you on the last day of your cruise.

Your health

We care about the health and safety of our passengers. To assist, please advise us at the time of booking if you have any condition that requires medical attention, medication or special treatment. If you have a medical condition, we may ask you to complete a health questionnaire.

If a passenger has a condition that we decide may seriously affect the enjoyment, health or safety of themselves or any other person onboard, we can refuse or cancel a booking, where necessary. We will give reasonable consideration when reaching this decision and will advise you as soon as possible. As long as you have provided us with a completed health questionnaire with all relevant information about the condition, you will be entitled to a full refund if we cancel your booking on the basis of this condition.

Passengers that need assistance should always be accompanied by a carer to help with day to day activities as our crew and medical staff are unable to act as personal carers.

Onboard medical centre

The Princess Cruises'® medical centres are staffed by fully registered and licensed doctors and nurses who are available 24 hours a day in case of an emergency. Our facilities are well equipped to deal with both minor injuries and most major medical conditions. Please note, our facilities are only for medical needs arising onboard and can not cater for treatments that you know you will require while on holiday.

All Princess Cruises'® medical facilities proudly hold the distinction of being the only medical services in the cruise industry to have been awarded accreditation to international healthcare standards as well as certification to ISO 9001:2008. Our Medical Centres also meet or exceed the cruise ship medical standards established by the American College of Emergency Physicians.

We are not a healthcare provider and may not be held liable for the sickness, injury or death of any passenger arising from any advice, treatment, care, services or any omission by medical staff. These medical providers exercise their own medical judgement and expertise.

Onboard medical charges

All cruises on our ships are outside the scope of Australian Medicare, New Zealand Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) and private health insurance. Consultations, treatments and medications are charged at private rates and must be paid by you and claimed through your travel insurance.

Other service providers

While we specialise in cruising holidays, you may choose to book other services with us such as flights, accommodation, transfers and shore excursions. We can assist you in making these arrangements; however, we act only as a booking agent. The service providers are solely responsible for the information and service offered and their conditions will apply. Although our responsibility is onboard the ship, where we arrange these services for you, we will assist in addressing any concerns you may have. Any arrangements made by or for you are your responsibility and entirely at your own risk.

Please note, airline terms and conditions may require full non-refundable payment prior to Princess Cruises' normal payment conditions.

Ship & itinerary changes

We will do everything we reasonably can to make sure everything goes according to plan; however, sometimes changes can happen that may affect your holiday experience. This could include weather, mechanical difficulties, civil unrest or any other unforeseen circumstances.

In addition, we may charter all or part of the ship, or remove the ship from service where this becomes necessary. We may change the itinerary, ship or cancel the cruise due to operational or commercial requirements.

We will notify you of these changes as soon as we can. Where we cancel a cruise or make a significant change to the ports in your itinerary prior to departure, you will have the choice of:

  1. the new itinerary;
  2. an alternate sailing, subject to current fares and availability; or
  3. cancelling the cruise for a full refund of your fare paid.

Once your cruise has commenced, if we are required to change the itinerary or cancel the cruise due to safety, maritime law, severe weather or to protect human life or health, we are not required to provide any compensation, unless consumer laws provide otherwise. With this in mind, please do not make any important arrangements or meetings based on the proposed itinerary.

Rights of the Captain

If a passenger seriously affects the safety, well-being or enjoyment of themselves or any other person onboard, the Captain has the right to confine, sedate or disembark the passenger. In such cases, we are not responsible for any expenses including your return home. In addition, you will not be entitled to any refunds. While the Captain will always act reasonably in these circumstances, you accept that the safety, well-being and enjoyment of everyone onboard comes first.

Leaving the cruise early

If you are required, or choose, to leave the cruise for any reason (unless caused by our proven negligence or failure to provide services with due care and skill and that are reasonably fit for purpose), we are not responsible for any expenses, including your return home. This also applies if you do not return to the ship in time for sailing after a port visit. If we assist you with any costs, you will need to repay us on your return. In addition, you will not be entitled to any refunds.

Legal Matters

In the unlikely event you have reason to take legal action, you agree to use all reasonable efforts to bring the issue to our attention as soon as possible.

This contract is governed by the laws in force in New South Wales. You agree that any action you bring against us will be brought in New South Wales.
You agree only to bring action against Carnival plc and not PCL or any of Carnival plc's other related bodies corporate as defined in the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).
Where consumer laws and other laws permit us to exclude our liability, we will not be liable for:

  • loss of, or damage to, any luggage or other belongings
  • sickness, injury or death,

unless caused by our proven negligence or failure to provide services with due care and skill and that are reasonably fit for purpose.

In addition, our liability will be reduced in proportion to any negligence or fault on your part.

Privacy

Privacy laws safeguard your personal details.

Personal Information

During the booking process and your cruise holiday, we ask for information about you. We collect this information so you receive the highest level of personalised service. After your holiday, your information is stored so we can inform you of any special offers or obtain feedback. If you do not wish to receive such offers or be contacted to provide feedback, please let us know. We may also be required to pass your information on to various third parties such as immigration officials, service providers and insurers.

If you consult the medical staff onboard, any information shared with them may be made available to relevant people within our own organisation and also externally to medical specialists, insurance providers and our professional advisors.

Security Cameras

For the safety and security of our passengers and crew, we use Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) to monitor and record public areas onboard all our ships. If necessary, this footage may be viewed by our own personnel, advisors and external parties with a relevant interest. We are not responsible for any consequences arising from the viewing or other use of this footage.

If you would like to access your personal information or obtain a copy of our Privacy Policy, please contact us on:
Email: privacy@princesscruises.com.au
Post: PO Box 2006 North Sydney, NSW, 2059 Australia