Island Princess is a cruise ship for the Princess Cruises line. She is the sister ship to Coral Princess and together they are the only Panamax ships in Princess’s fleet together with their R-class vessels and Sun-class ships. She was constructed at Chantiers de l’Atlantique, France.
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 and a myriad of dining options.
Island Princess is your own private retreat on the sea. Whether you crave relaxation or exhilaration, you’ll find the soothing Lotus Spa, live entertainment, gourmet cuisine, casino gaming, and more. And for a special treat, try the Bayou Café and Steakhouse, which features New Orleans-inspired Cajun and Creole cuisine.
Make your vacation truly yours on a Princess MedallionClass cruise that features next-level technology, now on all ships. Enjoy fast, reliable Wi-Fi, TrulyTouchless experiences, food, and drinks delivered wherever you are and so much more.
A 2015 dry dock added 121 staterooms and reorganized and refurbished certain public areas of Island Princess to accommodate the new cabins. The Horizon Court was remodeled to improve passenger flow, and its updated design includes the addition of an Italian pastry shop.
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Full Specification
| Name | Island Princess |
| Owner | Carnival Corporation & plc |
| Operator | Princess Cruises |
| Port of registry | London, UK |
| Route | Panama Canal, Alaska |
| Ordered | 1999 |
| Builder | Chantiers de l’Atlantique |
| Cost | US$330 million |
| Laid down | 2001 |
| Launched | July 2, 2002 |
| Christened | July 11, 2003 Canada Place, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Completed | June 18, 2003 |
| Maiden voyage | July 12, 2003 |
| In service | July 12, 2003 |
| Refit | September 1, 2010 [1] |
| Homeport | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. |
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| Status | In service |
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| Class and type | Coral-class cruise ship |
| Tonnage | 91,627 GT |
| Length | 294 m (964 ft) |
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| Height | 62 m (204 ft) |
| Draught | 7.9 m (26 ft) [2] |
| Decks | 16 (12 for passengers) |
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| Speed | 21 knots (39 km/h; 24 mph)[2] |
| Capacity | 2,214 (double occupancy) passengers |
| Crew | 900 |
