Princess Cruises Health & Safety Protocols

Princess Cruises Health & Safety Protocols

At Princess Cruises, the health, safety, and comfort of guests and crew members are fundamental. Working in collaboration with global public health authorities, maritime agencies, and international medical experts, Princess maintains reliable wellness standards fleetwide, allowing you to relax and connect with destinations worldwide.

Contactless Princess MedallionClass Technology

Princess leverages its signature wearable Princess Medallion device to streamline the cruise experience while naturally supporting public health. This technology minimizes crowd congestion and simplifies onboard procedures through contactless features:

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

Fleetwide Clean Air Quality & Ventilation

To deliver a clean indoor environment, Princess Cruises optimizes climate control systems across its fleet. Marine heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are configured to maximize fresh air intake from sea air. Systems run indoor air through commercial-grade filtration barriers to continuously clean and refresh air within guest staterooms, dining rooms, theaters, and public lounges.

Rigorous Sanitation & Hygiene Systems

Princess operates a continuous cleaning schedule adhering to U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Vessel Sanitation Program standards.

• Hospital-Grade Disinfection: Public areas, high-traffic thoroughfares, and youth centers are treated with EPA-approved sanitizing agents designed to eliminate common pathogens.
• Stateroom Attention: Staterooms are detailed regularly, with enhanced sanitizing focus applied to high-touch elements such as remotes, light switches, vanity surfaces, and bathroom handles.
• Hand Hygiene Stations: Automated hand sanitizer dispensers and handwashing sinks are positioned at dining venue entrances and port gangways.

Onboard Medical Centers & Professional Services

For peace of mind at sea, every Princess ship features a staffed medical center adhering to American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) Maritime Medical Guidelines. Teams consist of licensed doctors and registered nurses available 24/7 for emergency medical services. Facilities are equipped with diagnostic machinery, X-ray capabilities, point-of-care lab processing, and cardiac monitors, operating in coordination with shoreside medical networks.

Destination Requirements & Vacation Identification

With international maritime travel regulations normalized, guests can cruise without general public health entry mandates or testing rules on baseline routes. Individual foreign ports of call may occasionally adjust local customs or 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 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 prior to sailing.

*Health and safety protocols change often. Contact us if you have any questions about current requirements.