Princess Cruises Ends 2025 With Celebrated Global Awards

Princess Cruises wrapped up 2025 on a high note, earning a remarkable collection of global awards that highlight its excellence in ship design, culinary innovation, destination leadership, and guest experience.

Mega Ship Recognition:
Sun Princess was named the #1 Mega Cruise Ship by Condé Nast Traveler.

Alaska Excellence:
Discovery Princess was recognized by Good Housekeeping as the “Coolest Way to See Alaska.”

Couples & Digital Experience:
Cruise Critic honored Princess globally for Best for Couples and Best Digital Experience.

Travel Weekly Readers’ Choice:
Princess Cruises was voted Best Cruise Line in Alaska for the 22nd consecutive year.

Travvy Awards:
Multiple wins across regions including Alaska (Gold), Australia/New Zealand/South Pacific (Silver), and Hawaii (Bronze).

Australia & New Zealand:
Crowned Best Premium Cruise Line for the 11th year running, plus awards for service and entertainment.

Escape Readers’ Choice Awards:
Swept 11 of 18 categories, including Best Overall Cruise Line and Best Buffet.

Culinary Excellence:
Royal Princess was named World’s Best Culinary Cruise Ship at the 2025 World Culinary Awards.

International Acclaim:
Recognized as Best Large-Ship Ocean Cruise Line in the Telegraph Travel Awards.

World Cruise Awards:
Sun Princess won World’s Best Cruise Ship for Dining, while Enchanted Princess took World’s Best Cruise Ship for Gambling.

Why This Matters
These awards reinforce Princess Cruises’ reputation as The Love Boat brand, blending luxury with personalized service across destinations from Alaska to Asia. With the debut of Sun Princess and upcoming Star Princess in 2025, the line continues to push boundaries in cruise innovation.