Princess vs. Celebrity Cruises | Top 10 Things You Need to Know Before You Book
Thinking about upgrading to a premium cruise? We compare Princess Cruises vs. Celebrity Cruises, breaking down the top 10 differences in dining, staterooms, itineraries, inclusions, and more. In this episode of RTE-Travel Talk | Ask a Real Travel Expert, Ken sits down with Kathy Schmauss of Cruise Holidays of Viera to compare two of the best premium options at sea: Princess Cruises and Celebrity Cruises. Together, we count down the Top 10 things you need to know when comparing Princess vs. Celebrity, covering: Ship size, style & atmosphere Dining experiences & specialty restaurants Staterooms, suites & solo cabins Entertainment & onboard vibe Itinerary strengths: Princess in Alaska & the British Isles vs. Celebrity in the Med & Greece Technology & loyalty perks Service & crew-to-guest ratios Value inclusions: Princess Plus vs. Celebrity’s Simply More Passenger demographics & family friendliness Kathy also shares her upcoming Princess British Isles group cruise (2027) and her next sailing aboard Celebrity Apex out of Port Canaveral—proof that both lines offer something special for today’s savvy traveler. 👉 Whether you’re considering your first premium cruise or deciding between these two outstanding brands, this episode delivers the insights you need to book with confidence. Contact Real Travel Experts: [email protected] https://realtravelexperts.com/ / realtravelexperts / realtravelexperts Contact Cruise Holidays of Kathy: [email protected] Cruise Holidays of Viera Website: https://justcruisinviera.com/ Kathy's Swiss Train Interview: • Exploring The Breathtaking Swiss Countrysi... Image & Video Credits: Images & Video clips courtesy of Celebrity Cruises, and Princess Cruise Lines/ RTE Travel Talk does not endorse any of their guests' products or services. The opinions of the guests may or may not reflect those of the host and RTE Travel Talk. 00:00 Introducing Today's Topic: Celebrity Cruises vs Princess Cruises 00:49 Special guest, Kathy Schmauss 01:35 #1 Ship style & atmosphere 02:37 #2 Dining 05:04 #3 Accommodations 07:14 #4 Entertainment 08:28 Travel Club Info 08:51 #5 Itineraries 11:22 #6 Technology 14:27 #6B Loyalty Programs 18:01 #7 Service 20:19 #8 Value & Inclusions 23:42 #9 Demographics 25:18 #10 Overall Vibe 26:08 Kathy's final words and upcoming group on Princess 26:42 Contacting Kathy 27:04 Kathy's future travels
