Princess Cruises Health & Safety Protocols

Princess Cruises Health & Safety Protocols

At Princess Cruises, the health, safety, and comfort of our guests and crew members are fundamental to our mission of providing incredible vacations. Working in close collaboration with global public health authorities, maritime agencies, and international medical experts, Princess maintains rigid wellness standards fleetwide, allowing you to relax and connect with the world's most beautiful destinations.

Contactless Princess MedallionClass Technology

Princess leverages its signature wearable Princess Medallion device to streamline your cruise experience while naturally supporting public health. This innovative technology minimizes crowd congestion and simplifies onboard safety protocols through advanced, contactless features:

• OceanReady Boarding: Complete your check-in steps at home via the app to enjoy a fast, staggered, and entirely touchless embarkation process at the terminal.
• Keyless Stateroom Entry: Your stateroom door unlocks automatically as you approach, reducing physical contact with door handles and locks.
• Contactless Commerce & On-Demand Delivery: Order drinks, snacks, or extra towels through your device to be delivered directly to your exact location on the ship, eliminating lines and physical exchange points.

Fleetwide Clean Air Quality & Ventilation

To deliver a pristine indoor environment, Princess Cruises has optimized the climate control systems across its entire fleet. Marine heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are configured to maximize fresh air intake from out at sea. The system runs indoor air through commercial-grade filtration barriers to continuously clean and refresh the air within all guest staterooms, dining rooms, theaters, and public lounges.

Rigorous Sanitation & Hygiene Systems

Princess operates a strict 24/7/365 cleaning schedule that adheres completely to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Vessel Sanitation Program standards.

• Hospital-Grade Disinfection: Public areas, high-traffic thoroughfares, and children's centers are frequently treated with non-toxic, EPA-approved sanitizing agents designed to eliminate common pathogens quickly.
• Stateroom Attention: Staterooms are thoroughly detailed daily, with enhanced sanitizing focus applied to high-touch elements such as TV remotes, light switches, vanity surfaces, and bathroom handles.
• Hand Hygiene Stations: Automated hand sanitizer dispensers and dedicated handwashing sinks are prominently positioned at the entrance of the World Fresh Marketplace, traditional dining venues, and before boarding the ship at port gangways.

Onboard Medical Centers & Professional Services

For complete peace of mind, every Princess ship features a modern, fully staffed medical center adhering to the highest standards of the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) Maritime Medical Guidelines. Our teams consist of full-time, licensed doctors and registered nurses available 24/7 for maritime emergency medical services. Facilities are equipped with advanced diagnostic machinery, X-ray capabilities, point-of-care lab processing, and cardiac monitors, operating in close coordination with shoreside medical networks for smooth transition of care if needed.

Destination Requirements & Vacation Identification

With international maritime travel regulations normalized, guests can cruise without general public health entry mandates or testing rules on almost all global routes. However, individual foreign ports of call may occasionally adjust local customs or public safety entry frameworks. Guests are responsible for holding valid travel documentation, such as passports, Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) compliant IDs, or visas required by their cruise itinerary.

Princess Vacation Protection: Because standard domestic health insurance plans rarely cover international medical fees or specialized sea-based emergency evacuations, Princess strongly recommends adding a comprehensive travel protection plan to your booking before sailing.

*Cruise line health and safety protocols, onboard medical requirements, and travel protection details change often. Contact us if you have any questions.