Princess Cruises to Expand Sanctuary Collection Across Five More Ships

Princess Cruises has announced plans to introduce its Sanctuary Collection experience aboard five additional ships, bringing exclusive dining, private relaxation spaces and enhanced accommodation benefits to more guests from 2027.

First introduced aboard Sun Princess and Star Princess, Sanctuary Collection offers a more exclusive way to experience Princess Cruises, combining the facilities and entertainment of a larger ship with dedicated spaces, personalised service and premium amenities.

The expansion will begin aboard Royal Princess in January 2027, followed by Regal Princess, Discovery Princess, Sky Princess and Enchanted Princess later in the year. It forms part of a wider, multi-year programme to enhance the guest experience across the Princess Cruises fleet.

What Is the Princess Cruises Sanctuary Collection?

Sanctuary Collection is available to guests booking selected suites and staterooms, providing access to private areas and additional benefits throughout their cruise.

The experience includes a dedicated Sanctuary Club, featuring comfortable lounge areas and a private pool setting with upgraded loungers. Shaded cabanas will also be available for an additional charge, alongside poolside food and beverage service.

Guests will have exclusive access to the Sanctuary Restaurant, where menus will take inspiration from the destinations visited during each voyage.

Those staying in Sanctuary Suites will also benefit from a dedicated suite concierge, who can assist with dining reservations, entertainment and other onboard arrangements. Suite guests will have access to a private Suite Lounge, offering refreshments and a quieter space to relax.

Princess Premier Included With Sanctuary Collection

One of the main benefits of Sanctuary Collection is the inclusion of Princess Premier, the cruise line’s most comprehensive package.

For guests booking Sanctuary Collection once it becomes available for sale on each ship, Princess Premier will be included as part of their holiday.

Benefits include premium unlimited beverages, speciality and casual dining, high-speed Wi-Fi, crew appreciation, complimentary room service and OceanNow delivery.

Sanctuary Collection guests will also receive priority access and reservations, enhanced in-room amenities, tailored daily activities and dedicated service throughout their voyage.

The expansion will include selected existing accommodation alongside newly constructed oceanview staterooms.

Which Princess Cruises Ships Are Getting Sanctuary Collection?

Five Royal Class ships will receive the Sanctuary Collection experience during 2027, with bookings opening in stages.

The inclusion of Sky Princess is particularly relevant for UK guests, with Sanctuary Collection becoming available from her 14-night Baltic sailing departing Southampton on 29 May 2027.

What Happens to Existing Royal Princess Bookings?

Princess Cruises has confirmed that guests who booked a Reserve Collection stateroom aboard Royal Princess before 22 October 2026 will receive the new Sanctuary Collection experience at no additional cost when travelling on eligible sailings.

This includes the additional Sanctuary Collection amenities, although the Princess Premier package will not be included automatically as part of this arrangement.

The first Royal Princess sailing to offer Sanctuary Collection will depart on 4 January 2027, with a 12-night South Pacific itinerary.

Part of a Wider Princess Cruises Fleet Upgrade

The Sanctuary Collection expansion marks the first phase of a multi-year modernisation programme across the Princess Cruises fleet.

By introducing dedicated dining venues, private pool areas and enhanced accommodation benefits aboard more of its existing ships, Princess Cruises is extending an experience previously exclusive to its newest Sphere Class ships.

Further details of the wider fleet enhancement programme are expected to be announced in due course.

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