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What began as the little cruise line that could, operating one small luxury liner between Los Angeles and the Mexican Riviera (and later Alaska) in 1965, evolved into a cruise industry giant, with 14 ships sailing on more than150 global itineraries ranging from seven to 72 days. Princess now ranks as one of the top mass-market cruise lines, with a reputation for being a force for change in the industry. Its well-maintained fleet ranges from the mega-sized “post Panamax” ships—so-named for being too wide to fit through the Panama Canal—to more intimate, 680-passenger vessels.

Princess Cruises is now part of the industry’s giant Carnival Corporation, a move that occurred when Princess’ parent company, P&O Cruises, was acquired by Carnival.

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What began as the little cruise line that could, operating one small luxury liner between Los Angeles and the Mexican Riviera (and later Alaska) in 1965, evolved into a cruise industry giant, with 14 ships sailing on more than150 global itineraries ranging from seven to 72 days. Princess now ranks as one of the top mass-market cruise lines, with a reputation for being a force for change in the industry. Its well-maintained fleet ranges from the mega-sized “post Panamax” ships—so-named for being too wide to fit through the Panama Canal—to more intimate, 680-passenger vessels.

Princess Cruises is now part of the industry’s giant Carnival Corporation, a move that occurred when Princess’ parent company, P&O Cruises, was acquired by Carnival.

Fellow Passengers

What began as the little cruise line that could, operating one small luxury liner between Los Angeles and the Mexican Riviera (and later Alaska) in 1965, evolved into a cruise industry giant, with 14 ships sailing on more than150 global itineraries ranging from seven to 72 days. Princess now ranks as one of the top mass-market cruise lines, with a reputation for being a force for change in the industry. Its well-maintained fleet ranges from the mega-sized “post Panamax” ships—so-named for being too wide to fit through the Panama Canal—to more intimate, 680-passenger vessels.

Princess Cruises is now part of the industry’s giant Carnival Corporation, a move that occurred when Princess’ parent company, P&O Cruises, was acquired by Carnival.