When was the last time the Island Princess was refurbished?

December 2017
Like Coral Princess, Island Princess (which was most recently renovated in December 2017) was designed to access hard-to-reach ports in Alaska, South America and the Panama Canal. With a capacity of 2,200 passengers and 900 crew members, the ship also maintains quality customer service.

What is the best month to go to Alaska on a cruise?

While the state is beautiful during any season, the best time to cruise Alaska is between May and September. Between these months, there is an average of zero inches of snowfall in Juneau and Anchorage. The days are longer than they are in the winter, and there’s usually much more to do.

What is a good price for an Alaskan cruise?

between $600 and $5,000 per person
A typical Alaska Cruise can cost between $600 and $5,000 per person, depending on the length of your cruise, the type of cruise you choose, and your room choice. We recommend budgeting an additional $1,000 to $1,500 per person for shore excursions to get the most out of your Alaskan cruise.

Is the Pacific Princess being scrapped?

Princess Cruises’ famed Pacific Princess is being torn apart at a scrapyard in Turkey.

What happened to the Island Princess cruise ship?

Due to the Coronavirus crisis, the Island Princess ship was paused for 2+ years (March 2020 thru April 2022). “World Cruise 2022” (112-day roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale/Port Everglades, Florida USA) was canceled.

Is Island Princess a Medallionclass?

Island Princess joins three other cruise ships scheduled to debut Medallion Class Ocean Vacations — Regal Princess on November 13, 2017, followed by Royal Princess and Caribbean Princess in early 2018, and Island Princess starting on May 16, 2018.

What is the average cost of a 7 day Alaska cruise?

A 7-night Alaska Cruise can cost anywhere from $500 per person to $5000+ per person, depending on the type of cruise ship and your choice of stateroom. Alaska land tours with 3-star hotels, train travel, and popular day tours generally cost around $300 per person per day, based on double occupancy.

Is the Pacific Princess cruise ship still in service?

The just-retired Pacific Princess ended its service in April, when Covid-19 forced the suspension of a world tour. The ship goes to the Azamara cruise brand, which itself was just purchased by a private equity firm. The ship will begin sailing in Europe under the Azamara flag in 2022.

Where is Island Princess right now?

Island Princess current position Island Princess current location is at North West Atlantic Ocean (coordinates 23.80086 N / -79.30815 W) cruising at speed of 20.5 kn (38 kph/ 24 mph) en route to PORT EVERGLADES. The AIS position was reported 35 minutes ago.