A cruise on Princess Cruises Golden Princess will take you in style to places you've always wanted to see and, like with all Princess Cruises, offers guests the ultimate in service. Among this magnificent ship's features are a lively piazza-style atrium, three state-of-the-art show lounges, a tranquil adults-only Sanctuary, the Movies Under the Stars outdoor theatre, sparkling pools, and numerous dining options, including showplace speciality venues.

Similarly to her sister ship, Grand Princess, Golden Princess features many signature Princess innovations, including their Movies Under the Stars poolside theatre, The Sanctuary, a private adult-only retreat, multiple dining venues, speciality restaurants, nightclubs and a theatre, freshwater swimming pools, the rejuvenating Lotus Spa and nearly 700 staterooms with private balconies. Here are some of the features Golden Princess has to offer:

2,590 passengers

729 staterooms have private balconies (80 percent of all outside staterooms)

Three dining rooms

Two speciality restaurants, including Sabatini's Italian restaurant and Crown Grill (steak and seafood)

Outdoor hamburger and hot dog grill, pizzeria and ice cream bar

24-hour dining and room service

A wide variety of bars and lounges

Five pools, including a swim-against-the-current lap pool

Lotus Spa, gym and fitness area

Adults-only retreat, The Sanctuary

Sports court, including shuffleboard

Nine-hole putting course

Three unique show lounges

Skywalkers nightclub and observation lounge suspended 150 feet above the water

300 square foot Movies Under the Stars outdoor theatre

Casino

Wedding chapel featuring a wedding-at-sea program officiated by the ship's captain

World-class art collection, gallery and auctions

Duty-free boutiques

Library and 24-hour Internet Cafe (wireless access available)

Two-story kids and teens centres

Video arcade

Golden Princess Dining

Princess Cruises' chefs are true culinary artists who insist on serving the very finest cuisine - and it shows. The entire fleet has been inducted into the prestigious Chaîne des Rôtisseurs gastronomic society. Each chef's menu is creative and the selections change every day. Pair that with impeccable service and you're in for an unforgettable gourmet experience.

Golden Princess offers several formal dining rooms in the cruise tradition, with Traditional Dining at the same times for each meal, with attentive service provided by your own waiter throughout the cruise. You could also chose Anytime Dining which means you aren't limited to eating at a fixed time or place on the ship. Instead, the choice of when and where you want to eat is flexible, based only on the whim of your stomach.

The ships' speciality restaurants are always in high demand and this ship's options are no exception, serving up exquisite local specialties and gourmet favorites. Reservations are always recommended and a cover charge applies but it is worth every penny!

Golden Princess Entertainment

To say the nightlife onboard is entertaining is an understatement. The performers are seasoned professionals and their performances are of the same calibre as what you'd see on a Broadway stage. The theatre productions, lounge acts, movies and casino venues are just some of the fun onboard.

The ship's Hot Spots are just that - sizzling! Golden Princess features dazzling casinos, the Movies Under The Stars outdoor theatre, night clubs, dance floors and more. Whether you're in the mood for a cozy space to sip cocktails with someone special or a swanky place to savour a cigar and make new friends, Princess ships provide it all.

Golden Princess Activities

The many activities onboard are designed to stimulate, educate, entertain, inspire and sweat - not necessarily in that order. But, you can be sure staff onboard will do their best to cover all the bases. And from art auctions to virtual golf, this ship is loaded with fun things to do. Sometimes floating serenely just isn't enough - splash around, ride the waves, swim against the current or take a dip in one of this ship's bubbling hot tubs. Actviities onboard will keep you on the run, literally, with basketball, paddle tennis, jogging tracks and state-of-the-art gyms equipped with machines that'll keep your heart rate pumping.

Golden Princess Under 18

With Princess cruises, young kids and teens have their own kind of fun - and their own place to hang out. The youth and teen centres are fully equipped with everything from the latest video games and movies, to arts and crafts, fooseball tables, board games and jukeboxes. And for the littlest ones, activities like kids' karaoke, pizza parties, pajama nights and more. This ship's activities run the age-appropriate gamut for those under 18 - from Princess Pelicans (ages 3 to 7), and Shockwaves (ages 8-12), to remix (ages 13-17).