Golden Princess - Princess Cruises
| Golden Princess itinerary and upcoming sailing dates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Nov 15 2017 | New Zealand, 13 nights | from $2200 |
| Nov 28 2017 | Australia Getaway, 3 nights | from $314 |
| Dec 1 2017 | New Caledonia and Vanuatu, 14 nights | from $1644 |
Golden Princess Overview
Golden Princess Cruise Ship
Princess Cruises' lovely Golden Princess is part of the Grand class of vessels, sister ship to the Grand Princess and Star Princess. With a double occupancy of 2,590 passengers, the Golden Princess is a mid-sized ship with an intimate, familiar feel. She offers the great Princess features that the line's adherents know and love, from giant movie screens by the pool to a huge percentage of balcony cabins. Currently she sails out of Melbourne during the Southern Hemisphere summer.
Cabins and interiors
From the Grand Suite to an interior stateroom, The Golden Princess is well-appointed in light, modern Princess fashion. Despite having been in service since May 2001, her public spaces and staterooms feel modern and have been kept fresh with regular refurbishments.
The signature Princess Piazza forms the centre of the ship's public spaces, and from there spread a range of dining venues, bars, lounges and facilities to keep everyone fed, watered and entertained.
On the menu aboard Golden Princess
Let's be honest, food is what we are really here for. Did you know that the Golden Princess has not one but three main dining rooms? The Canaletto for traditional fixed seatings, and the Donatello and Bernini Dining Rooms for Anytime Dining which allows you to cater completely to the whims of your stomach and sit down whenever you please.
The Golden Princess eateries also include a range of casual options included in the cruise fare, from burgers by the pool to afternoon tea and 24-hour room service. There are several specialty restaurants for a wonderful night out.
Once dinner is over, attention turns to the ship's bars and lounges, of which there are many. They range from casual sports bars to a swanky cigar bar to the pumping Skywalkers Nightclub, offering something for everyone.
Golden Princess pools, entertainment and activities
The Golden Princess has not one, not two but four pools, meaning there is no shortage of space in the water or on sun loungers next to it. It also has sports courts, a fitness centre, shuffleboard, a putting course and more facilities to keep you active. The crew organises activities and classes, and the Scholarship@sea program keeps minds sharp.
In the evenings the Golden Princess comes alive with live music, shows and performances, Movies Under the Stars, and lots more for passengers to while away the time. The casino opens when the ship is in international waters for anyone who likes a flutter, and the top deck is where the dancing action happens late at night.
Get onshore
The shore excursion offerings for your Golden Princess cruise will of course depend on the destination! However Princess doesn't disappoint with their extensive range of tours and experiences.
Their offerings are grouped into categories for easy decision-making: Nature and Wildlife, Arts and Entertainment, Activities and Adventures, Famous Sites and Culinary Delights. On a Golden Princess cruise from Australia, you might find yourself swimming with dolphins in Akaroa or island-hopping in Fiji on a high-speed catamaran.
Cabins onboard the Golden Princess
The Golden Princess cabins and suites can cater to a variety of budgets and preferences. The ship has a total of 1,318 cabins for guests, and more than 60% of these have balconies.
Families will be glad of the Golden Princess' two Family Suites, accommodating 6 adults and four children or eight adults. Suites of varying sizes offer separate areas for sitting and sleeping, and the range continues through oceanview cabins down to the standard inside stateroom for those wanting an inexpensive option. All are nicely furnished and contain flat-screen TVs, safes, mini fridges, hair dryers and desks.
Food and Dining
Golden Princess food: What's available.
Dining included in your cruise fare:
- The Canaletto Dining Room for traditional fixed-seating dining
- The Donatello and Bernini Dining Rooms for Anytime Dining
- International Cafe (charges apply only to specialty coffees)
- Horizon Court buffet
- Sundaes ice cream bar
- Prego Pizzeria
- Trident Grill
- Afternoon tea in the Donatello Dining Room
- Complimentary room service menu
Specialty Dining:
- Sabatini's Italian restaurant
- Crown Grill steak and seafood
- Ultimate Balcony Dining
Entertainment
Golden Princess pools and fitness
The ship's four pools are a great way to stay active and have some fun at the same time. The outdoor Calypso Reef pool and glass-ceilinged Neptune Reef pool are both found on Deck 14, the Lido Deck. On Deck 12 you will find the heated Terrace Pool tucked away aft, and the fitness centre has a lap pool for dedicated swimmers. There are a grand total of nine whirlpools dotted around the ship, some of these in the relaxing Oasis on Deck 16.
The fitness centre includes a big area for aerobics and other classes, as well as the requisite fitness machines and free weights. There is a shuffleboard court, and a half-court where you can shoot hoops on Deck 16. Does putting count as fitness? You'll find a putting green there too.
Activities galore
As on most cruise lines, the crew will work hard to make sure you aren't bored if you don't want to be. Your onboard daily newsletter will outline what's on the schedule each day - expect to see trivia, sports tournaments, daytime movies, scavenger hunts, get-togethers for various groups, bible studies and more.
The kids will be kept busy in the Fun Zone, Teen Center and splash pool with a full-on program of activities. For those who want a quiet morning or afternoon, there is often live music in the lounges, a library, an art gallery, an internet cafe, a video arcade, and plenty of places where you can curl up with a good book.
An evening on the Golden Princess
There are two places you can go for a post-dinner show on the Golden Princess - the Princess Theater and the Vista Lounge. The former is more broadway-style while the latter is set up like a cabaret, and both host productions and featured entertainers. The other big billing each evening is Movies Under the Stars above the Calypso Reef pool.
For drinks and socialising, hit one of the many bars around the ship. These include the nautical-themed Wheelhouse Bar, the extravagant Egyptian-styled Explorer's Lounge, the Players Bar for smokers, and a few more to round out the options. The casino is found on Deck 7, and the Skywalkers Nightclub, a Princess favourite, perches on Deck 17 overlooking the ship's stern, It is reached by a set of moving ramps which add to the atmosphere of the place.
I have enjoyed visiting as much of the world as possible over the years. Europe and the Mediterranean are personal favourites, but there is so much to see very close to our little Australasian corner of the globe- one of my top travel experiences was snorkeling with tropical fish and turtles in New Caledonia! Cruising is a fantastic way to see it all, and we hope to make booking a cruise easier for both first-timers and old salts. From ship tips to destination news and views, we will keep you up-to-date. Happy cruising!
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Golden Princess Cabins
Club Class Mini-Suite with Balcony
Available on Golden Princess from 02 Oct 2017. Club Class Mini-Suites feature the same great amenities as the standard Mini-Suites, but with exclusive VIP touches. This includes the delicious temptation of exclusive Club Class Dining privileges, priority embarkation and disembarkation, and the new Princess Luxury Bed, designed by leading experts in both the science and beauty of sleep.
Upgraded Amenities & Services
- Exclusive Club Class Dining for dinner each night, plus breakfast and lunch on sea days
- The Princess Luxury Bed
- Priority Embarkation & Disembarkation at the beginning and end of your cruise
- Full access to the Priority Disembarkation Lounge
- Complimentary one time wine set-up on embarkation day, 1/2 bottle of red and 1/2 bottle of white
- Complimentary Premium Evening Canapés (upon request)
- Upgraded Terry Shawl Bathrobes
Plus the Standard Mini-suite Benefits
Stateroom
- Spacious staterooms up to 323 square feet with balcony
- Upgraded balcony with patio furniture (table and two chairs)
- Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
- Separate seating area with coffee table and a sofa bed
Bathroom
- Private bathroom with combination tub and shower
- Massage shower head
- Shampoo, conditioner and body lotion
- 100% Egyptian Cotton Terry Towels
Food & Beverage
- Welcome glass of champagne
- Fruit Basket (upon request)
- Refrigerator
Services
- Twice daily housekeeping service
- Evening bed turn-down with chocolates on your pillow
Accessories
- Two 42” flat-panel satellite televisions
- Hair Dryer
- Phone & Desk
- Tote Bag
- Digital Security Safe
- 110V, 60-cycle alternating current (AC) with standard U.S. plug fittings
Family Suite
- Each suite is actually two self-contained staterooms interconnecting through a large living room which leads to an over sized private balcony. Each suite sleeps up to eight people.
Grand Suite with Balcony
Premium accommodations and luxurious appointments are the signature of our expansive 319 to 730-square-foot Suites. Suite staterooms include a spacious cabin and large 114 to 181-square-foot balcony, along with special suite-only benefits. All Suites include a separate seating area with a sofabed, walk-in closet, full bathroom and deluxe amenities.
These features and deluxe amenities are standard in a Suite stateroom:
- Separate seating area with a sofa bed
- Upgraded balcony furniture with room for four: two comfortable loungers, a table and two chairs
- Complimentary mini-bar set-up
- CD/DVD player with access to a complimentary DVD library
- Walk-in closet with personal safe
- Comfortable luxury pillow-top mattress
- Twin beds that convert to a queen-size bed*
- 100% Egyptian cotton linens
- Upgraded bathroom amenities and hair dryer
- Two flat-panel satellite TVs
- Evening bed turn-down, chocolates on your pillow
- Refrigerator
- Writing desk and phone
- 110V, 60-cycle alternating current (AC) with standard U.S. plug fittings
- Daily housekeeping service
- Enhanced nightly turn-down service
- A host of other benefits and amenities
Interior Stateroom
The Interior stateroom is approximately 160 to 182 square feet and richly appointed with fine amenities. Some also have pullman beds to accommodate 3rd and 4th passengers.
These features and fine amenities are standard in the Interior stateroom:
- Twin beds that convert to a queen size bed*
- Private bathroom with shower
- Shampoo, conditioner, body lotion
- 100% Egyptian cotton linens
- Satellite TV, refrigerator, hair dryer, safe, closet, phone and desk
- 110V AC electrical outlet with U.S. plug fittings
- Daily housekeeping service
- Nightly turn-down service
*Due to some cabin configurations, the two twin beds may not convert to a queen size bed.
Mini-Suite With Balcony
The luxurious Mini-Suite offers approximately 323 square feet of comfort and a separate seating area with a sofa bed for lounging or sleeping a third passenger. The spacious balcony is approximately 61 square feet and the bathroom offers a combination tub and shower. Some Mini-Suites also have a pullman bed to accommodate a 4th passenger.
These features and fine amenities are standard in a Mini-Suite stateroom:
- Welcome glass of champagne
- Separate seating area with a sofabed
- Balcony with patio furniture
- Twin beds that convert to a queen-size bed*
- Evening bed turn-down, chocolates on your pillow
- Two flat-panel televisions
- Private bathroom with combination tub and shower
- Shampoo, conditioner, body lotion
- 100% Egyptian cotton linens
- Satellite TV, refrigerator, hair dryer, safe, closet, phone and desk
- 110-volt, 60-cycle alternating current (AC) with standard U.S. plug fittings
- Daily housekeeping service
Oceanview Obstructed
The Obstructed Oceanview stateroom is approximately 168 square feet and features the same fine amenities as our Oceanview stateroom, but the view from the picture window is either fully or partially obstructed. Some also have pullman beds to accommodate 3rd and 4th passengers.
These features and fine amenities are standard in the Obstructed Oceanview stateroom:
- Picture window (fully or partially obstructed view)
- Twin beds convertible to a queen-size bed*
- Private bathroom with shower
- Shampoo, conditioner, body lotion
- 100% Egyptian cotton linens
- Satellite TV, refrigerator, hair dryer, safe, closet, phone and desk
- 110V AC electrical outlet with U.S. plug fittings
- Daily housekeeping service
- Nightly turn-down service
*Due to some cabin configurations, the two twin beds may not convert to a queen size bed.
Oceanview Stateroom
The Oceanview stateroom is approximately 163 to 171 square feet and features a picture window^ for memorable views. The Oceanview stateroom is richly appointed with fine amenities. Some also have pullman beds to accommodate 3rd and 4th passengers.
These features and fine amenities are standard in the Oceanview stateroom:
- Picture window^
- Twin beds convertible to a queen-size bed*
- Private bathroom with shower
- Shampoo, conditioner, body lotion
- 100% Egyptian cotton linens
- Satellite TV, refrigerator, hair dryer, safe, closet, phone and desk
- 110V AC electrical outlet with U.S. plug fittings
- Daily housekeeping service
- Nightly turn-down service
^Select staterooms may have a porthole instead of a picture window.
*Due to some cabin configurations, the two twin beds may not convert to a queen size bed.
Oceanview With Balcony
The spacious approximately 232-square-foot Balcony stateroom is appointed with fine amenities and outstanding views from an approximately 47-square-foot private balcony. Some staterooms also have pullman beds to accommodate 3rd and 4th passengers.
These features and fine amenities are standard in the Balcony stateroom:
- Balcony with patio furniture
- Twin beds that convert to a queen size bed*
- Private bathroom with shower
- Shampoo, conditioner, body lotion
- 100% Egyptian cotton linens
- Satellite TV, refrigerator, hair dryer, safe, closet, phone and desk
- 110V, 60-cycle alternating current (AC) with standard U.S. plug fittings
- Daily housekeeping service
- Evening bed turn-down, chocolates on your pillow
*Due to some cabin configurations, the two twin beds may not convert to a queen size bed.
Premium Oceanview
The Premium Oceanview stateroom is approximately 206 square feet and features a picture window for memorable views. The Premium Oceanview stateroom is richly appointed with fine amenities. Some also have pullman beds to accommodate 3rd and 4th passengers.
These features and fine amenities are standard in the Oceanview stateroom:
- Picture window
- Twin beds convertible to a queen-size bed*
- Private bathroom with shower
- Shampoo, conditioner, body lotion
- 100% Egyptian cotton linens
- Satellite TV, refrigerator, hair dryer, safe, closet, phone and desk
- 110V AC electrical outlet with U.S. plug fittings
- Daily housekeeping service
- Nightly turn-down service
- *Due to some cabin configurations, the two twin beds may not convert to a queen size bed.
*Due to some cabin configurations, the two twin beds may not convert to a queen size bed.
Suite with Balcony
Premium accommodations and luxurious appointments are the signature of our expansive 319 to 1,314-square-foot Suites. Suite staterooms include a spacious cabin and large 114 to 450-square-foot balcony, along with special suite-only benefits. Window Suites feature a large picture window instead of a balcony. All Suites include a separate seating area with a sofabed, walk-in closet, full bathroom and deluxe amenities.
These features and deluxe amenities are standard in a Suite stateroom:
- Separate seating area with a sofa bed
- Upgraded balcony furniture with room for four: two comfortable loungers, a table and two chairs
- Complimentary mini-bar set-up
- CD/DVD player with access to a complimentary DVD library
- Walk-in closet with personal safe
- Comfortable luxury pillow-top mattress
- Twin beds that convert to a queen-size bed*
- 100% Egyptian cotton linens
- Upgraded bathroom amenities and hair dryer
- Two flat-panel satellite TVs
- Evening bed turn-down, chocolates on your pillow
- Refrigerator
- Writing desk and phone
- 110V, 60-cycle alternating current (AC) with standard U.S. plug fittings
- Daily housekeeping service
- Enhanced nightly turn-down service
- A host of other benefits and amenities
*Due to some cabin configurations, the two twin beds may not convert to a queen size bed.
Window Suite
Premium accommodations and luxurious appointments are the signature of our expansive 319 to 1,314-square-foot Suites. Window Suites feature a large picture window instead of a balcony. All Suites include a separate seating area with a sofabed, walk-in closet, full bathroom and deluxe amenities, along with special suite-only benefits.
These features and deluxe amenities are standard in a Suite stateroom:
- Separate seating area with a sofa bed
- Complimentary mini-bar set-up
- CD/DVD player with access to a complimentary DVD library
- Walk-in closet with personal safe
- Comfortable luxury pillow-top mattress
- Twin beds that convert to a queen-size bed*
- 100% Egyptian cotton linens
- Upgraded bathroom amenities and hair dryer
- Two flat-panel satellite TVs
- Evening bed turn-down, chocolates on your pillow
- Refrigerator
- Writing desk and phone
- 110V, 60-cycle alternating current (AC) with standard U.S. plug fittings
- Daily housekeeping service
- Enhanced nightly turn-down service
- A host of other benefits and amenities
Golden Princess Deck Plans
Golden Princess Restaurants, Bars & Eateries
Anytime Dining
Anytime dining is a fantastic feature on any Grand Class Princess Cruise ship. What this means is that you can dine with whom you like, when you like, and where you like in a choice of two different restaurants.
- Da Vinci Dining Room
- Michelangelo 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
- Lobby bar & patisserie
- Ice cream bar
- Poseidon's Pizzeria
- Trident Grill (burgers & hot dogs)
- Afternoon tea
- 24-hour room service
Specialty Dining - Balcony Dining
- If you have booked a balcony cabin, why not make the most of the experience by having dining served to you on your balcony as the sun sets on the water. Bookings for this experience are essential. Cover charge applies..
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.
Specialty Dining - Sterling Steakhouse
- Sterling Steakhouse is a signature restaurant onboard selected Princess ships. A cover charge of US$15 per person applies.
Traditional 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.
Golden Princess Onboard Entertainment
Casino
Atlantis Casino
- The Grand Casino offers a wide variety of gaming machines and table games. The casino will not be open when in port.
Swimming
Calypso Reef and Pool (plus hot tubs)
- Pool area with simulated coral reef, covered by a retractable crystal dome.
Neptunes Reef & Pool (plus hot tubs)
- At the main pool, Neptune's Reef, families and friends can laugh, splash, and horse around without a care in the world.
Sports and Spa
Centre Court
- Sports court for paddle tennis, volleyball and basketball with space for spectator seating.
Digital Golf Simulators
- Two golf simulators let passengers try their luck "playing" world famous golf courses.
Lotus Spa
- 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.
Nine hole putting course
- Nine hole mini golf course
Shopping
Duty Free Boutiques
- Duty Free boutique that sells jewelery, watches, accessories, liquor, and tobacco.
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.
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.
Vista Show Lounge
- Memorabilia-filled cigar lounge and sports bar features satellite broadcasts of various sporting events, when available. Seats 43.
Bars and Lounges
Skywallkers NIghtclub
- Boastion panoramic views form its vantag point 15 decks above the sea, Skywalkers Nightclub is the hottest spot to be after the sun goes down. Immerse yourself in the high-energy atmosphere and get into the groove while you senses are set abuzz by the state-of-the-art sound and lighting system.
Wheelhouse Bar
- P&O memorabilia decorates the nautically-themed Wheelhouse Bar, where the attentive staff is always ready to take your order.
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).
- Vessel: Golden Princess
- Year: 2001
- Beam: 118.00ft
- Cruising speed: 22kn
- Crew: 1100
- Gym: Yes
- Onboard Currency: AUD on Australia cruises otherwise USD
- Show Lounge: Daily Shows
- Whirlpool Spas: 8
- All Main Meals Included
- Art Auctions
- Dance Classes
- Florist
- Internet Facilities
- Live Music
- Quiet Library
- Themed Party Nights
- Length: 935ft
- Bars/Lounges: 12
- Gross Tonnage: 108,865
- Kids Club: Ages 3 -17
- Passenger Capacity: 2,636
- Vessel: 4
- 24-Hour Room Service
- Anytime Dining
- Coin Operated Laundry
- Duty Free Shopping
- Guest Entertainers
- Jogging Track
- Photographer
- Security Safe in Cabin
Golden Princess Overview
Golden Princess Cruise Ship
Princess Cruises' lovely Golden Princess is part of the Grand class of vessels, sister ship to the Grand Princess and Star Princess. With a double occupancy of 2,590 passengers, the Golden Princess is a mid-sized ship with an intimate, familiar feel. She offers the great Princess features that the line's adherents know and love, from giant movie screens by the pool to a huge percentage of balcony cabins. Currently she sails out of Melbourne during the Southern Hemisphere summer.
Cabins and interiors
From the Grand Suite to an interior stateroom, The Golden Princess is well-appointed in light, modern Princess fashion. Despite having been in service since May 2001, her public spaces and staterooms feel modern and have been kept fresh with regular refurbishments.
The signature Princess Piazza forms the centre of the ship's public spaces, and from there spread a range of dining venues, bars, lounges and facilities to keep everyone fed, watered and entertained.
On the menu aboard Golden Princess
Let's be honest, food is what we are really here for. Did you know that the Golden Princess has not one but three main dining rooms? The Canaletto for traditional fixed seatings, and the Donatello and Bernini Dining Rooms for Anytime Dining which allows you to cater completely to the whims of your stomach and sit down whenever you please.
The Golden Princess eateries also include a range of casual options included in the cruise fare, from burgers by the pool to afternoon tea and 24-hour room service. There are several specialty restaurants for a wonderful night out.
Once dinner is over, attention turns to the ship's bars and lounges, of which there are many. They range from casual sports bars to a swanky cigar bar to the pumping Skywalkers Nightclub, offering something for everyone.
Golden Princess pools, entertainment and activities
The Golden Princess has not one, not two but four pools, meaning there is no shortage of space in the water or on sun loungers next to it. It also has sports courts, a fitness centre, shuffleboard, a putting course and more facilities to keep you active. The crew organises activities and classes, and the Scholarship@sea program keeps minds sharp.
In the evenings the Golden Princess comes alive with live music, shows and performances, Movies Under the Stars, and lots more for passengers to while away the time. The casino opens when the ship is in international waters for anyone who likes a flutter, and the top deck is where the dancing action happens late at night.
Get onshore
The shore excursion offerings for your Golden Princess cruise will of course depend on the destination! However Princess doesn't disappoint with their extensive range of tours and experiences.
Their offerings are grouped into categories for easy decision-making: Nature and Wildlife, Arts and Entertainment, Activities and Adventures, Famous Sites and Culinary Delights. On a Golden Princess cruise from Australia, you might find yourself swimming with dolphins in Akaroa or island-hopping in Fiji on a high-speed catamaran.
Cabins onboard the Golden Princess
The Golden Princess cabins and suites can cater to a variety of budgets and preferences. The ship has a total of 1,318 cabins for guests, and more than 60% of these have balconies.
Families will be glad of the Golden Princess' two Family Suites, accommodating 6 adults and four children or eight adults. Suites of varying sizes offer separate areas for sitting and sleeping, and the range continues through oceanview cabins down to the standard inside stateroom for those wanting an inexpensive option. All are nicely furnished and contain flat-screen TVs, safes, mini fridges, hair dryers and desks.
Food and Dining
Golden Princess food: What's available.
Dining included in your cruise fare:
- The Canaletto Dining Room for traditional fixed-seating dining
- The Donatello and Bernini Dining Rooms for Anytime Dining
- International Cafe (charges apply only to specialty coffees)
- Horizon Court buffet
- Sundaes ice cream bar
- Prego Pizzeria
- Trident Grill
- Afternoon tea in the Donatello Dining Room
- Complimentary room service menu
Specialty Dining:
- Sabatini's Italian restaurant
- Crown Grill steak and seafood
- Ultimate Balcony Dining
Entertainment
Golden Princess pools and fitness
The ship's four pools are a great way to stay active and have some fun at the same time. The outdoor Calypso Reef pool and glass-ceilinged Neptune Reef pool are both found on Deck 14, the Lido Deck. On Deck 12 you will find the heated Terrace Pool tucked away aft, and the fitness centre has a lap pool for dedicated swimmers. There are a grand total of nine whirlpools dotted around the ship, some of these in the relaxing Oasis on Deck 16.
The fitness centre includes a big area for aerobics and other classes, as well as the requisite fitness machines and free weights. There is a shuffleboard court, and a half-court where you can shoot hoops on Deck 16. Does putting count as fitness? You'll find a putting green there too.
Activities galore
As on most cruise lines, the crew will work hard to make sure you aren't bored if you don't want to be. Your onboard daily newsletter will outline what's on the schedule each day - expect to see trivia, sports tournaments, daytime movies, scavenger hunts, get-togethers for various groups, bible studies and more.
The kids will be kept busy in the Fun Zone, Teen Center and splash pool with a full-on program of activities. For those who want a quiet morning or afternoon, there is often live music in the lounges, a library, an art gallery, an internet cafe, a video arcade, and plenty of places where you can curl up with a good book.
An evening on the Golden Princess
There are two places you can go for a post-dinner show on the Golden Princess - the Princess Theater and the Vista Lounge. The former is more broadway-style while the latter is set up like a cabaret, and both host productions and featured entertainers. The other big billing each evening is Movies Under the Stars above the Calypso Reef pool.
For drinks and socialising, hit one of the many bars around the ship. These include the nautical-themed Wheelhouse Bar, the extravagant Egyptian-styled Explorer's Lounge, the Players Bar for smokers, and a few more to round out the options. The casino is found on Deck 7, and the Skywalkers Nightclub, a Princess favourite, perches on Deck 17 overlooking the ship's stern, It is reached by a set of moving ramps which add to the atmosphere of the place.
View Ship DealsI have enjoyed visiting as much of the world as possible over the years. Europe and the Mediterranean are personal favourites, but there is so much to see very close to our little Australasian corner of the globe- one of my top travel experiences was snorkeling with tropical fish and turtles in New Caledonia! Cruising is a fantastic way to see it all, and we hope to make booking a cruise easier for both first-timers and old salts. From ship tips to destination news and views, we will keep you up-to-date. Happy cruising!
