Question: How can I get information on current Passport requirements?
Answer: Click here for the latest Passport information regarding travel in and out of the United States.
Question: How can I get information on Princess' fares and availability?
Answer: For fare and availability information not listed under the "Specials" link in our website, please call 13 24 88 for Australia or 0800 95 12 00 for New Zealand, or visit a travel agent in your area.
Question: Do you have any tips for traveling?
Answer: For the latest information regarding what to bring, what to leave at home, and what to generally expect while traveling, please visit the Transportation Security Administration website at http://www.tsa.gov/.
For current travel warnings issued by the State Department for countries Americans should avoid, please visit the U.S. Department of State website at http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_1764.html.
For general travel information issued by the State Department, please visit the U.S. Department of State website at http://travel.state.gov/.
Question: What kind of weather should I expect during my cruise?
Answer: Click here for a list of high and low temperatures in Princess' destinations to help you plan your vacation.
Question: How many formal/smart casual nights are scheduled for my cruise?
Answer: There are only two types of evening dress onboard - smart casual and formal. When the ship is in port, evening dress is smart casual, and passenger attire should be in keeping with what would be worn to a nice restaurant at home. For formal evenings, men wear tuxedos, dark suits or dinner jackets, and women wear evening gowns, cocktail dresses or elegant pant suits.
| LENGTH OF CRUISE | NUMBER OF FORMAL EVENINGS | NUMBER OF SMART CASUAL EVENINGS |
|---|---|---|
| 3-6 Days | 1 | 1-5 |
| 7-13 Days | 2 | 5-11 |
| 14-20 Days | 3 | 11-17 |
| 21-28 Days | 4 | 17-24 |
| 29 Days+ | 5 minimum | 24+ |
Dress code is subject to change with the ship's itinerary. The above is a general guide. The dress code suggested in the Princess Patter may vary from time to time.
Question: Where can I rent a tuxedo for my cruise?
Answer: Cruiseline Formal wear delivers a beautifully tailored tuxedo to your stateroom. You may contact this company on the web at www.cruiselineformal.com.
Question: When will my cruise documents/Adventures Ashore brochure and tour reservation forms be sent?
Answer: The following schedule gives the standard guidelines for mailing documents.
At approximately 75 days prior to your cruise, the pre cruise information packet is processed for distribution. Upon final payment and completion of your Passenger Information Form, additional cruise documentation may be sent by Princess at approximately 45 days prior to your cruise. Processing and mailing can take up to two weeks.
US locations
21 or more days prior to departure - United States Postal Service
20 - 13 days prior to departure - Airborne 2 day service
12 - 01 days prior to departure - Airborne overnight service
Canadian locations
6 or more days prior to departure - To our agent via Fedex for distribution in Canada
5 - 1 prior to departure - Fedex international service
Outside US & Canada
Regardless of days prior to departure- Fedex International
Australia / New Zealand locations
Generally 6 - 8 weeks prior to departure
Question: What pier does the ship dock at and where is it located?
Answer: Passengers who are driving should arrive at the pier two or three hours prior to sailing. For your own convenience, please do not arrive earlier as boarding will not have commenced. For sailings from Port Everglades, Vancouver, San Francisco, and Los Angeles harbor, you may obtain information and parking rates by calling these numbers:
| Vancouver | 800-665-0050 |
| San Francisco - Pier 35 | 415-398-0208 |
| Los Angeles Harbor Pier 93 | 310-547-4357 |
| Port Everglades | 954-525-8520 |