| European ships | Sun Princess, Sky Princess, Majestic Princess, Regal Princess, Island Princess, Crown Princess | Celebrity Edge, Celebrity Apex, Celebrity Ascent, Celebrity Equinox, Celebrity Reflection | Nieuw Statendam, Rotterdam, Koningsdam, Zuiderdam, Oosterdam | Viking Star, Viking Sea, Viking Sky, Viking Venus, Viking Vela, and identical sister ships |
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| Homeports | Barcelona, Rome (Civitavecchia), Athens (Piraeus), Southampton, Copenhagen | Barcelona, Rome (Civitavecchia), Athens (Piraeus), Southampton, Reykjavik | Barcelona, Rome (Civitavecchia), Athens (Piraeus), Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Dover | Barcelona, Rome (Civitavecchia), Athens (Piraeus), Bergen, Stockholm, London (Greenwich/Tilbury) |
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| Key regions | Western and Eastern Mediterranean, Greek Isles, British Isles, Scandinavia and the Baltics, Norway fjords, Iceland, transatlantic crossings | Mediterranean east and west, Greek Isles and Turkey, Norwegian fjords, Iceland and Greenland, British Isles, transatlantic | Mediterranean, Northern Europe and the Baltics, Norway fjords, Iceland, British Isles, longer Collectors' Voyages combining regions | Mediterranean, Scandinavia and the Baltics, Norway fjords, British Isles, Iceland, and combination ocean-river itineraries |
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| 7–8 night pricing | Interior and oceanview from roughly $900–$1,800 pp; balcony $1,600–$3,200 pp; suites higher | Interior from roughly $1,100–$2,200 pp; veranda and Infinite Veranda $1,900–$3,800 pp; Retreat suites higher | Interior and oceanview from roughly $950–$1,900 pp; balcony $1,700–$3,300 pp; suites higher | Veranda from roughly $2,500–$4,000 pp; all staterooms have a veranda |
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| Longer voyage pricing | 10–14 night sailings typically $1,800–$4,500 pp balcony depending on region and season | 10–12 night sailings typically $2,200–$5,000 pp veranda depending on region and season | 10–14 night sailings typically $1,900–$4,200 pp balcony; Collectors' Voyages of 20+ nights available | 10–15 night sailings typically $4,000–$8,000 pp veranda depending on region and season |
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| Inclusions and packages | Base fare covers cruise, main dining, and entertainment. Princess Plus and Princess Premier packages add Wi-Fi, beverages, crew appreciation, and specialty dining. | Base fare covers cruise and main dining. All Included fares bundle Wi-Fi and a classic beverage package. The Retreat suites add butler service, a private restaurant, and a private sundeck. | Base fare covers cruise and main dining. Have It All packages bundle shore excursion credit, beverages, specialty dining, and Wi-Fi. | One complimentary shore excursion in every port, Wi-Fi, beer and wine with lunch and dinner, specialty dining, and access to the Nordic spa are all included in the fare. |
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| Dining highlights | Traditional and anytime dining, Crown Grill, Sabatini's, The Catch by Rudi, regionally inspired menus | Four complimentary main restaurants on Edge-class ships, Le Petit Chef, Fine Cut Steakhouse, Eden, Rooftop Garden Grill | Pinnacle Grill, Tamarind, Canaletto, Rudi's Sel de Mer, a strong culinary council program | The Restaurant, Manfredi's Italian, The Chef's Table, World Cafe, afternoon tea in the Wintergarden |
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| Onboard style | Classic premium cruising with a relaxed, social atmosphere. Medallion wearable makes embarkation, ordering, and finding your party effortless. | Stylish, contemporary, adult-leaning. Edge-class ships feel more like a boutique hotel than a traditional cruise ship. | Gracious and unhurried, with enrichment lectures, live music venues, and a slightly more traditional feel than its premium peers. | Quiet, adults-only, and Scandinavian in design. No casino, no children, and a strong focus on destination lectures and cultural programming. |
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| Best for | First-time European cruisers, multigenerational families, and travelers who want the widest choice of itineraries and sailing dates | Couples and adults who want a sophisticated ship, excellent dining, and Europe as the backdrop | Travelers who value itinerary craftsmanship, longer voyages, enrichment, and a quieter onboard atmosphere | Couples and mature travelers who want an inclusive fare, smaller ships, and a destination-first experience |
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| Terry's take | “I hold Commodore status with Princess, the line's highest advisor rank. Their British Isles and Mediterranean coverage is the deepest of any premium line, and the Medallion genuinely changes the embarkation experience.” | “Celebrity's Edge-class ships are the most striking hardware in the Mediterranean. For couples celebrating something, a Retreat suite on Apex or Ascent is my most-booked European splurge.” | “Holland America's Northern Europe itineraries are beautifully constructed, and their Collectors' Voyages are the best-kept secret in premium cruising — two back-to-back itineraries with almost no repeated ports.” | “I am a Viking Certified Cruise Specialist across ocean, river, and expedition. If you want a fare where you are not reaching for your wallet onboard, Viking is the cleanest value in European cruising.” |
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