Golden Princess - Princess Cruises
| Golden Princess itinerary and upcoming sailing dates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2020 | Australia Getaway, 2 nights | from $642 |
| Oct 25, 2019 | Australia Getaway, 2 nights | from $681 |
| Sep 25, 2019 | Pacific Coastal, 3 nights | from $857 |
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
Balcony Stateroom
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.
Club Class Mini-Suite with Balcony
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
- 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
- Private bathroom with combination tub and shower
- Massage shower head
- Shampoo, conditioner and body lotion
- 100% Egyptian Cotton Terry Towels
- Welcome glass of champagne
- Fruit Basket (upon request)
- RefrigeratorTwice daily housekeeping service
- Evening bed turn-down with chocolates on your pillow
- 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
These suites are for larger families or groups traveling together and include special suite-only benefits and two bathrooms — connected by a large living room, which leads to an expansive private balcony. Each suite sleeps up to eight people.
- Mini-Suite stateroom connected to an inside cabin via a shared lounge
- Balcony with 2-4 chairs, table and ottoman
- 2 bathrooms, one with bath tub the other with a walk-in shower
- Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
- Separate sitting area with sofa bed & coffee table
- Complimentary welcome glass of champagne on embarkation day
- Luxury mattress topper and pillows
- Two flat-panel televisions
- Comfortable queen or two twin beds?
- Refrigerator
- Flat-panel televisions
- Desk
- Hair dryer & fine bathroom amenities
- Digital security safe
- 100% cotton, high-thread count linens
- Complimentary 24-hour room service†
- Spacious closet
†Charges apply for balcony dinner, pizza delivery and beverages. Subject to change.
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
Obstructed Oceanview Stateroom
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 Porthole
The Oceanview stateroom is approximately 163 to 171 square feet and features a picture porthole^ 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.
^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.
Premium Balcony
Larger than the Standard Balcony staterooms, Premium Deluxe Balcony cabins provide approximately 233 square feet of comfort, and an approximately 41 square foot balcony and includes all the same features of the Balcony stateroom, plus an additional sofa bed for lounging or sleeping a third passenger. Some also have a pullman bed to accommodate a 4th passenger.
These features and fine amenities are standard in a Premium Deluxe Balcony stateroom:
- Seating area with a sofa bed
- Balcony with patio furniture
- Twin beds that convert to a queen size bed*
- Shampoo, conditioner, body lotion
- 100% Egyptian cotton linens
- Private bathroom with shower
- 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
Surrounding you with deluxe accommodations, a spacious Suite with balcony includes all the amenities of a Club Class Mini-Suite, plus incredible premiums. Enjoy more living space, a sofa bed and separate seating areas, and wonderfully enhanced amenities that range from priority embarkation and disembarkation to a complimentary mini-bar setup in suite and so much more.
Includes all the fine amenities of a spacious Club Class Mini-Suite plus:
- Approx. 460 to 932 sq. ft., including balcony
- Luxury balcony furniture including 2 loungers, 4 chairs, table and ottoman
- 2 floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
- Separate sitting area with sofa bed, chair and 2 tables
- One complimentary mini-bar setup and free daily bottled water~
- Spacious walk-in closet
- Complimentary laundry and professional cleaning services
- Complimentary dinner in a specialty restaurant on embarkation day^
- Priority specialty dining and shore excursion reservation
- Priority disembarkation at tender ports
- Comfortable queen or two twin beds
- Refrigerator
- Two flat-panel televisions
- Private bathroom with tub and separate shower
- 100% cotton, high-thread count linens
- Complimentary 24-hour room service†
- Desk
- Hair dryer & fine bathroom amenities
- Digital security safe
3rd/4th berths available in select cabins.
† Charges apply for balcony dinner, pizza delivery and beverages. Subject to change.
^ Applicable on cruises six days or longer.
Window Suite
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.
Includes all the fine amenities of a spacious Club Class Mini-Suite plus:
- Approx. 460 to 932 sq. ft., including balcony
- Luxury balcony furniture including 2 loungers, 4 chairs, table and ottoman
- 2 floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
- Separate sitting area with sofa bed, chair and 2 tables
- One complimentary mini-bar setup and free daily bottled water~
- Spacious walk-in closet
- Complimentary laundry and professional cleaning services
- Complimentary dinner in a specialty restaurant on embarkation day^
- Priority specialty dining and shore excursion reservation
- Priority disembarkation at tender ports
- Comfortable queen or two twin beds
- Refrigerator
- Two flat-panel televisions
- Private bathroom with tub and separate shower
- 100% cotton, high-thread count linens
- Complimentary 24-hour room service†
- Desk
- Hair dryer & fine bathroom amenities
- Digital security safe
3rd/4th berths available in select cabins.
† Charges apply for balcony dinner, pizza delivery and beverages. Subject to change.
^ Applicable on cruises six days or longer.
Golden Princess Deck Plans
Golden Princess Onboard Entertainment
Bars and Lounges
Bars and Lounges on Golden Princess
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.
Skywalkers NightClub
Boasting 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.
Vines
Vines boasts an extensive collection of wines, like Opus One, Super Tuscans, fine sparkling wines and regional offerings for purchase. The menu also includes wine flights and a selection of wines by the glass. Gourmet delicacies, such as antipasti and tapas, are complimentary with any wine purchase.
Other Bars:
- Players Cigar Bar
- Promenade Lounge & Bar
Chocolate
Chocolate Journeys on Golden Princess
Norman Love has partnered with Princess Cruises to bring you Chocolate Journeys.
Chocolate at every meal?
No problem, you can indulge as follows
- A Premium Chocolate Cocktail will be on the dessert menu in the main dining room.
- Princess' long-established afternoon tea will include seven pastries and six cakes designed by Chef Love
- The main dining room dessert menu will also get a new Chocolate Souffé with white chocolate sauce.
- Chocolate cookies will be available at strategic spots around the ship including the International Cafe, to head off any hunger pangs.
- The International Cafe menu will also be bolstered by a select daily complimentary chocolate snack.
- Breakfast time hasn't escaped, keep a lookout for the savoury items he has designed.
- You'll find one of a dozen new chocolate cakes offered each night in the Buffet
Premium Chocolate & Wine Tasting
Partake in sensory experience of paired wine and cholate, as they blend harmoniously onyour palate.
*Charges apply
Chocolate Spa Treatments
The Lotus Spa offers a hyddrating, ant-oxidant chocolate body treatment.
Norman Love Confections
You can purchase Norman Love Confections onboard to take home and order more once you are home that will get shipped directly to you.
Discovery at Sea
Discovery at Sea with Golden Princess
Princess and Discovery Communications have teamed up to create a new memorable holiday experience for everyone to enjoy.
- Discovery Under the Stars - Star Gazing from the Top Decks
- Shark Week at Sea - Test your knowledge of the Oceans and the World with games and activites
- Discovery Channel and Animal Planet Shore Excursions
Entertainment
Entertainment on Golden Princess
Princess Theatre
The Princess Theatre offers two shows each evening, that change daily. Offering Broadway at Sea with classics, popular hits original numbers.
Vista Lounge
Seating over 300 people, pull up a seat and enjoy the guest entertainers, magicians and comedians. Or part-take in an instructor lead class such as line-dancing. There is always something for everyone.
Casino
From gaming lessons to the latest slot machines to prize tournaments, our Casinos offer fun and excitement. If you enjoy blackjack, or “21,” and Texas Hold 'Em, our tables play by Vegas rules and if you relish the challenge of roulette, we offer the American version.
The casino will not be open when in port.
Movies under the Stars
Day time or Night time watch a feature film, concert or sports game on the Big Screen on the pool deck. Feast on complimentary popcorn or cookies and stay comfortable with fleece blankets in the evening.
Festivals of the World
There’s nothing like a Princess party to bring people together. Our Festivals of the World hosts onboard events that celebrate timeless traditions from nearly every corner of the globe.* Parties and dancing, lively music and folkloric performances, enriching activities, themed movies and specialty shopping are just some of the ways our Festivals of the World come to life! From Oktoberfest to Rio’s Carnival, Festivals of the World is a gala event you won’t want to miss.
Featured Guest Entertainers
Grab a seat, order a cocktail and be prepared to be entertained by our lineup of world class entertainers. From magic to comedy, singers to instrumentalists, jugglers to balancing acts and much, much more, we search the globe for top talent to be featured on our ships. So get ready to be amazed, entertained, mesmerized or just laugh the night away!
Kids Club
Kids and Teen Clubs on Golden Princess
Princess Cruises Children's Clubs and Teen Lounges ensure our all cruisers, young and old, stay happy all day long
The Treehouse (formerly Pelicans) : Ages 3-7 years
Go wild in the animal-themed Treehouse. With a range of activities including: art projects, protecting the wildlife and takeing part ina Pirate night, your kids can huddle, create and discover all cruise long.
The Lodge (formerly Shockwaves): Ages 8-12 years
An outdoor based area, will engage minds and muscles. Build rockets, Scavenger hunts, miniatures Olympics and Mythbuster challenges are just some of the fun to be found.
The Beach House (formerly Remox): Ages 13-17 years
A contemporary surf-themed lounge, your teen will never want to leave. With plenty to do from video game tournaments, movie nights, dance classes and a VIP party they will keep busy or be happy to just hang.
Club 1820
A private secret society for 18-20 year olds - no parents, no siblings a secret handshake and code is required to enter
Please note Image and Club names are based on the new Children's/Teens areas are that are being rolled out onto Golden Princess in March 2018
Babysitting
For your convenience, group kidsitting is offered in the Youth Centers. Kids can relax and watch movies or play games with their friends while mom and dad have a relaxing night out.
- For children ages 3 to 12 years.
- From 10:00 pm to 1:00 am.
- Charge of $5.00 per hour per child.
Spa & Salon
Lotus Spa on Golden Princess
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.
The Beauty Salon offers a range of services from cuts and colours to barber services for men.
Sports & Fitness
Sports & Fitness onboard Golden Princess
Sea Princess has a well equipped Gym, with an aerobics room for Yoga, Pilates and Spin classes. (Charges may apply for classes)
A Sports Court is available for volleyball and basketball with space for spectator seating.
There is also Table Tennis and Shuffleboard available.
Two golf simulators let passengers try their luck "playing" world famous golf courses, and their are golf nets to practice your swings on the Lido Deck. You can also find onboard a Nine hole mini golf course
Swimming
Swimming on Golden Princess
Neptune's Reef and Pool & Calypso Reef & Pool
Take a dip in our sparkling freshwater pools and leave your everyday world behind. Unwind on a padded lounger and soak up the sun, catch up on reading, listen to music or dream of your next adventure on board or ashore. And what better way to relax and revitalize after a day exploring the world than a long soak in one of our whirling hot tubs. And don’t forget, there is always a server nearby to bring you a refreshing cocktail or favourite beverage.
Neptune Pool is on the open deck
Calypso Pool is under cover.
Adults Only Area
The Sanctuary on Sea Princess
A luxurious Adult only retreat located on deck 15 offers you the chance to completely unwind and relax.
- Serenity Stewards will attend to your every need, from getting you drinks and meals to spraying you with Evian water atmizers.
- Massages are available in in the two outdoor private cabanas.
Half-day passes for The Sanctuary are available for $20 per person, for 8 am to 12:30 pm or 1 pm to 5:30 pm or later. Guests choosing to indulge with an outdoor massage may also enjoy an hour’s use of The Sanctuary area after their treatment.
- Vessel: Golden Princess
- Year: 2001
- Beam: 118ft
- 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.
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