By 2039, there will be three new ships in the Princess Cruises fleet, the largest, most advanced ships ever for the cruise line, carrying over 4700 guests each, and dual-fuel, powered primarily by the sustainability-conscious LNG (liquified natural gas.) The new class of ships is called the Voyager class, with the first ship scheduled for delivery in 2035.
The new class of ships is another step forward for the cruise line, and its most recent, Sphere class of ships (Sun Princess and Star Princess.)
Here’s how the upcoming, Voyager-class of ships stacks up against Princess’ previous classes of ships beginning before this millennium, with Voyager-class representing the next generation in size and technology, but only a slight boost – under 500 additional guests – in staterooms and suites.
- Voyager Class (2035+): 183,000 gross tons (GT), 4,700 guests. LNG-powered.
- Sphere Class (2024-2025): 177,000 GT, 4,300 guests. Introduced the signature dome feature and massive Piazza design.
- Royal Class (2013–2021): ~142,000-145,000 GT, 3,600 guests. This class of ship became known for its SeaWalk and atrium.
- Grand Class (1998-2008): ~107,000-113,000 GT, 2,600 guests. At one time the largest ships in the fleet, these are now considered mid-sized vessels.
According to Princess, the new Voyager-class vessels will integrate the most desired and highest-rated experiences and venues Princess Cruises is known for, with completely re-imagined outer decks, staterooms and Piazza designs that cater to Princess’ global travelers and world-wide deployments and itineraries. These new ships will build upon the award-winning Sphere Class platform and continue to leverage the latest hospitality and marine technologies.
Many more details have yet to be revealed in advance of the first Voyager-class ship - the cruise line doesn't even have renderings of the vision of the Voyager-class ship!
But fans of Princess Cruises will be watching this space, eager for details as they emerge.
A History of Innovation
Since 1965, Princess Cruises began as a single ship sailing to Mexico, and it has grown into a world-renowned cruise line that connects guests to more than 345 destinations across seven continents.
According to the cruise line, Princess was the first to introduce affordable balconies, flexible dining options and even weddings at sea officiated by the ship's captain. Princess was also the first cruise line to launch Movies Under the Stars — a now-iconic poolside feature — and continues to lead with experiences that surprise and delight in meaningful ways.
It created MedallionClass: a first-of-its-kind experience built around a simple, wearable device called the Medallion. With tools like OceanNow, Manage Booking and OceanReady, guests enjoy a seamless voyage focused on personalization and convenience.
Its most recent class of ships - the Sphere Class with sister ships Sun Princess and Star Princess —represent the future of cruising with groundbreaking design and guest experiences.
Today, Princess is part of Carnival Corporation and operates a fleet of 17 ships with a presence in every region of the globe, on all 7 continents.
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Image: Star Princess, courtesy of Princess Cruises
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