Question 1

The MedallionClass App

Accepted Answer

Princess MedallionClass offers a personalised experience onboard their ships where guests have a wearable medallion that allows for contactless boarding, keyless cabin entry, locating loved ones onboard and much much more. To get the most out of MedallionClass you will need to download the all-in-one app that interacts with your Medallion to put the MedallionClass digital experiences at your fingertips. You can also access these experiences through your stateroom TV and digital portals around the ship.

Click here to download the app now

Question 2

Cruise Personaliser

Accepted Answer

Not only will you need access to the MedallionClass App before your cruise but you will also need to register and log in to your cruise personaliser on the Princess Cruises website. Here you'll be able to:

Question 3

Dining preferences and reservations

Accepted Answer

You may want to dine at a particular time every night and even book a table in one of the speciality restaurants Princess Cruises has to offer. This can all be done through the MedallionClass app where you can specify your dining preferences as well as make reservations for the main dining rooms and speciality restaurants.

Question 4

Complete the check-in process

Accepted Answer

In order to complete the check-in process, you need to log in to the MedallionClass app to complete a number of steps including filling in your personal information, taking your security photo, adding emergency information and much more.

Question 5

Passports

Accepted Answer

Passports are required for travel. Please check that your passport has at least 6 months validity from the return date of your trip. Proof of residency will be required for non UK Passport Holders. There are also new passport validity requirements for travelling to any EU destinations. You can use this handy passport checker on the Gov.uk website here.

Question 6

Health & safety protocols

Accepted Answer

It's important that before your cruise you're familiar with Princess Cruises' latest health and safety protocols and any requirements you might need to meet before boarding your cruise ship. Click here to view the latest information from Princess Cruises.

Question 7

Pre-embarkation testing

Accepted Answer

Pre-embarkation testing varies by cruise line. Please make sure you check the most recent notices from Princess Cruises so that you are fully prepared for embarkation and there are no delays for you when you check in. Click here to find out more

Question 8

Travel Insurance

Accepted Answer

It is a requirement to have valid travel insurance to cruise with Princess Cruises. Insurance cover must be purchased within 14 days of booking your cruise Please see further details here. If you are looking for travel insurance, here is a travel insurance provider that Seascanner highly recommends: https://www.seascanner.co.uk/travel-insurance.

Question 9

Cruise Transfers

Accepted Answer

Booking cruise transfers is optional, but if you prefer not to drive to your cruise departure port, or if driving is not an option, opting for a cruise transfer can offer various benefits and conveniences. This service takes you from a specific location, like your home, airport, hotel, train station, or another designated meeting point, directly to the cruise port where your ship is docked, or vice versa.

If you haven't arranged cruise transfers or are considering doing so, find out more about a provider that Seascanner highly recommends here: https://www.seascanner.co.uk/cruise-transfers

Before you travel with Princess Cruises

The MedallionClass App

Cruise Personaliser

Dining preferences and reservations

Complete the check-in process

Passports

Health & safety protocols

Pre-embarkation testing

Travel Insurance

Cruise Transfers

Upgrade your cabin

Add on drinks package

Add on dining package

More information from Princess Cruises