PRINCESS CRUISES GUIDE

Star Princess
The third of a trio -- sister ships are Grand Princess and Golden Princess -- Star Princess flat out aims for America's mid-market passenger. The ship is big and offers the pluses -- mostly pluses -- and occasional minuses of its size with a wide variety of onboard features that appeal to just about anybody. At the same time, it offers passengers a choice of a traditional cruising experience or a contemporary one -- or even a smattering of elements of both.

New on this ship, which closely follows Grand's and Golden's precepts, is the first developed-from-scratch Lotus Spa, the Asian decor and concept of which Princess is gradually enfolding throughout the fleet. Also debuting on Star Princess is technological capability at the Hearts & Minds wedding chapel that enables transmission of special ceremonies on the Internet (so folks at home can watch) as well as an expanded youth facility that's currently the cruise line's largest.

Coral Princess
Dawn Princess

Golden Princess
Grand Princess
Ocean Princess
Pacific Princess
Pacific Princess - formerly Renaissance R3
Regal Princess
Royal Princess
Sea Princess
Star Princess
Sun Princess
Tahitian Princess