Sky Princess - Canary Islands & Madeira from Southampton
A no-fly winter-sun classic for UK cruisers: twelve nights from Southampton down the Atlantic coast to four islands in a row — Madeira plus three Canaries — with a Lisbon call on the way home. Sea days across the Bay of Biscay bookend the trip, so the ship's covered pools and Take 5 jazz lounge get real use.
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Ship Details — Sky Princess
View full Sky Princess detailsYear Built
2019
Tonnage
145,281 GT
Passengers
3,660
Crew
1,346
Decks
19
Class
Royal
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About the Ship
What Travelers Say About Sky Princess
Reviews of the ship itself — the same for every Sky Princess sailing. Based on 700 discussions.
Sky Princess debuted in October 2019 as the third Royal-class ship and the trendsetter of the group - it was the first to introduce the headline Sky Suites and the aft infinity Wake View pool that later sisters adopted. U.S. News rates it 4.3 out of 5 from 345 reviewers and ranks it third among Princess ships, reflecting a ship that is comfortable, spacious, and well-regarded but a half-step behind the newer Discovery Princess in freshness. The atmosphere is classic Princess: an elegant three-deck Piazza, a relaxed and adult-leaning crowd, and the convenient MedallionClass app that handles ordering, payments, and locating your group.
What People Love
- Introduced the Royal-class Sky Suites - two enormous suites on Deck 18 with wrap-around balconies overlooking the pool, a genuine standout for splurgers
- First Royal-class ship with the aft infinity Wake View pool, a frequently praised, more grown-up alternative to the busy main pool
- Well-rated at 4.3/5 from 345 U.S. News reviewers, with strong marks for cleanliness and smooth, organized embarkation and disembarkation
Common Complaints
- Main dining room food is the most common complaint - multiple reviewers and U.S. News note it as subpar, pushing guests toward paid specialty venues
- Entertainment quality is hit-or-miss; some reviewers criticized lackluster cruise-director programming and a flat onboard atmosphere
- As an older Royal-class sister (2019), it lacks the freshest finishes and lighter cabin decor found on the newer Discovery Princess