Gabriele || Cruising PassionPrincess Cruises Sanctuary Collection is expanding to five additional Royal Class ships, bringing exclusive onboard spaces, elevated dining, personalized service and premium amenities to more guests. Announced on October 22, 2026, the expansion will introduce this resort-style experience aboard Royal Princess, Discovery Princess, Enchanted Princess, Regal Princess and Sky Princess as part of a multi-year fleet modernization initiative.
The move marks an important step in Princess Cruises’ strategy to enhance its premium offering while preserving the dining, entertainment and destination experiences that define a Princess cruise.
What Is the Princess Cruises Sanctuary Collection?
First introduced aboard Sun Princess and Star Princess, the Sanctuary Collection is a premium onboard experience designed to combine the privacy and personalized service of a luxury resort with the variety of a large cruise ship.
The collection encompasses selected suites and staterooms, exclusive onboard spaces, dedicated dining, personalized assistance and additional amenities throughout the voyage.
The expansion follows Princess Cruises’ continued investment in its fleet and premium guest experience. Travelers interested in the brand’s recent developments can also read our coverage of the Star Princess delivery ceremony in Monfalcone.
Which Princess Cruises Ships Will Feature the Sanctuary Collection?
The expansion will roll out across five Royal Class ships, with bookings opening on different dates.
- Royal Princess: The first ship in the expansion, with bookings opening October 22, 2026.
- Regal Princess: Bookings open November 5, 2026.
- Discovery Princess: Bookings open December 4, 2026.
- Sky Princess: Bookings open December 10, 2026.
- Enchanted Princess: Bookings open December 17, 2026.
The five ships will join Sun Princess and Star Princess in offering the Sanctuary Collection experience, extending access to more guests across Princess Cruises’ fleet.
The expansion also complements the company’s wider deployment plans. Discover more about the brand’s European operations in our article on Princess Cruises’ largest-ever Europe season for 2028.
Sanctuary Club: A Private Retreat at Sea
A central element of the Princess Cruises Sanctuary Collection is the exclusive Sanctuary Club, a dedicated area designed for relaxation and socializing away from the busier parts of the ship.
Guests will have access to tranquil lounge areas, comfortable seating and personalized service in a setting intended to offer a more private onboard atmosphere.
The Sanctuary Club will also feature a dedicated pool experience, with upgraded loungers and poolside food and beverage service. Shaded cabanas will be available for an additional charge.
This combination of private spaces and attentive service is intended to give guests a more exclusive experience without restricting their access to the wider ship.
Sanctuary Restaurant: Destination-Inspired Dining
The Sanctuary Collection will include exclusive access to the Sanctuary Restaurant, an intimate dining venue featuring menus inspired by the destinations visited during each voyage.
The concept brings the cruise itinerary into the onboard dining experience, complementing the broader selection of restaurants and culinary options available across the fleet.
For guests seeking a more personalized cruise experience, the combination of dedicated dining and private relaxation areas represents one of the principal attractions of the Sanctuary Collection.
Sanctuary Collection Suites, Staterooms and Premium Amenities
The Sanctuary Collection will encompass selected suites and staterooms, including newly constructed oceanview staterooms.
Guests will receive an enhanced selection of in-room and onboard benefits, while those staying in Sanctuary Suites will have access to a dedicated suite concierge.
The concierge can assist with dining arrangements, entertainment and other onboard plans, helping guests organize their vacation with a more personalized level of service.
Additional benefits announced by Princess Cruises include:
- Priority access and reservations.
- Curated in-room amenities.
- Tailored daily programming.
- Dedicated service throughout the voyage.
- Access to private spaces and exclusive dining, according to the accommodation and collection benefits.
Guests staying in suite accommodations will also have access to a private Suite Lounge, offering a dedicated setting for relaxation, refreshments and personalized concierge assistance.
Princess Premier Included With the Sanctuary Collection
Guests booking the Sanctuary Collection, once it becomes available for sale on each ship, will receive Princess Premier, the cruise line’s most inclusive package.
According to Princess Cruises, the package includes premium unlimited beverages, specialty and casual dining, high-speed Wi-Fi, crew appreciation, complimentary room service and OceanNow delivery, among other benefits.
This package is an important part of the expanded offering, combining the Sanctuary Collection’s exclusive spaces and personalized service with additional onboard inclusions.
However, travelers should review the terms applicable to their booking and accommodation before reserving, particularly when comparing existing reservations with new Sanctuary Collection bookings.
Sanctuary Collection Booking Dates and First Voyages
The rollout begins with Royal Princess, followed by the other four ships over the next two months.
| Ship | Booking opens | First announced voyage |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Princess | October 22, 2026 | 12-day South Pacific, departing January 4, 2027 |
| Regal Princess | November 5, 2026 | Transatlantic from Port Everglades, departing April 17, 2027 |
| Discovery Princess | December 4, 2026 | Seven-day Mexico cruise roundtrip from Los Angeles, departing April 24, 2027 |
| Sky Princess | December 10, 2026 | 14-day Baltic cruise from Southampton, departing May 29, 2027 |
| Enchanted Princess | December 17, 2026 | Seven-day Mediterranean cruise from Civitavecchia, departing June 12, 2027 |
The dates and itineraries above are those announced in the October 22, 2026, press release.
Princess Cruises has also confirmed that guests aboard Royal Princess who booked before October 22, 2026, and had already reserved a Reserve Collection stateroom will receive the Sanctuary Collection experience and the additional announced amenities at no extra cost, excluding the Princess Premier package.
Travelers planning future European sailings can also explore our coverage of Princess Cruises’ Alaska 2028 itineraries for another example of the cruise line’s destination-focused deployment strategy.
What the Sanctuary Collection Expansion Means for Princess Cruises
The expansion brings the Sanctuary Collection to a wider selection of ships and itineraries, giving more guests the opportunity to choose a premium experience with private onboard spaces, dedicated dining and personalized service.
Rather than replacing the traditional Princess cruise experience, the concept adds a more exclusive layer to it. Guests can enjoy the Sanctuary Club and Sanctuary Restaurant while retaining access to the ships’ wider entertainment, activities, dining options and destination experiences.
The introduction across five additional Royal Class ships also represents the first phase of a multi-year fleet modernization initiative, according to Princess Cruises.
For travelers comparing cruise options, the key consideration will be whether the additional privacy, service and included amenities justify the cost of the selected accommodation and package.
Final Thoughts
The expansion of the Princess Cruises Sanctuary Collection is a significant development for guests looking for a more personalized and exclusive cruise experience. With five additional Royal Class ships joining the program, Princess Cruises is extending its premium offering to more itineraries while retaining the broader experiences available throughout its fleet.
As bookings open between October and December 2026, travelers will be able to explore the new options and compare the benefits available on each ship.
For further information and booking details, visit the official Princess Cruises website.
Source: Princess Cruises press release, October 22, 2026.
🔍 FAQs
What is the Princess Cruises Sanctuary Collection?
The Sanctuary Collection is a premium cruise experience combining selected suites and staterooms with exclusive onboard spaces, dedicated dining, personalized service and additional amenities.
Which ships will offer the Sanctuary Collection?
The expansion covers Royal Princess, Regal Princess, Discovery Princess, Sky Princess and Enchanted Princess. Sun Princess and Star Princess were the first ships to introduce the concept.
Is Princess Premier included with the Sanctuary Collection?
Princess Cruises announced that guests booking the Sanctuary Collection, once available for sale on their selected ship, will receive Princess Premier. Existing Royal Princess Reserve Collection bookings covered by the transition offer are excluded from the complimentary Princess Premier package.
When can guests book the Sanctuary Collection?
Bookings open on Royal Princess on October 22, 2026, followed by Regal Princess on November 5, Discovery Princess on December 4, Sky Princess on December 10 and Enchanted Princess on December 17, 2026.
What is included in the Sanctuary Club?
The Sanctuary Club offers private relaxation and social spaces, personalized service and a dedicated pool experience. Upgraded loungers and poolside food and beverage service are included in the announced concept, while shaded cabanas cost extra.
