Enchanted Princess

Ship Specifications
Cruise Line
Princess Cruises
Ship Class
Royal
Year Built
2020
Gross Tonnage
145,000 GT
Passengers
3,660
Cabins
1,830
Decks
19
Crew
1,346
Choosing a cabin on Enchanted Princess
Drawn from 6 traveler threads about cabins on Enchanted Princess (2020–2025) and 8 about Royal-class Princess cabins generally; the ship-specific detail comes from three of them.
The most useful Enchanted-specific thread is a 2025 question about B733, the corner deluxe balcony at the aft end of Baja deck (deck 11 on the Royal-class plan). The answer: that balcony faces the starboard side only, with a peek around the divider toward the stern; the true wraparound belongs to B735 next door, which is a suite. The same reply said deluxe balconies are not worth the premium over a standard balcony, since the upgrade is essentially a love seat, unless they are aft-facing, and named B736 to B739 as the ones with the view over the stern. The corner cabin itself is slightly longer than its neighbours because of a jut-out at the doorway but no wider. The original poster had done aft before and disliked the lack of breeze back there, which is the trade-off against the bow: a 2020 thread about a forward-facing mini-suite on Marina deck (M105/M016, listed with a non-glass obstruction) established that the obstruction is a solid balcony wall you can see over when seated but not from a lounger, that it is very windy, and, from someone who had stayed in the equivalent cabin on a Royal-class sister, that it rocks badly in weather.
Guarantee and 'upgrade' behaviour comes up more than noise does. A 2022 poster who took a BB balcony guarantee on Enchanted was told that the BB code is only used midship, that there are none on deck 8 so a BB will not sit directly over the lifeboats, and that an outside cabin never shares a wall with an elevator; the caveat was that Princess deck plans do not mark connecting doors, so light sleepers may want to check on arrival. Another reply in the same thread had been moved without notice to the very last cabin aft after picking a midship room, and found the ship full by the time they noticed. That matches a 2022 class-level thread in which a couple booked on Aloha deck (12) for cabins above and below were auto-upgraded to a forward Lido deck (16) mini-suite: replies said Princess does this routinely, that a travel agent can flag the booking no-upgrade, that mini-suites bring a full sofa and a tub instead of a shower, and that the noise question on Lido depends on whether cabins sit above you, since an open deck overhead means chairs being set out early and nightclub noise late. Royal-class hulls were described as stable unless you are far forward, and the corridors on this class do not carry the walk-through traffic of the older Grand-class ships. A 2026 Royal Princess review added that cabin closets are large enough for suitcases under the bed and a folded stroller on the closet floor, but hallways are narrow and often blocked by service carts.
Worth booking
Aft-facing deluxe balconies B736–B739 on Baja deck
The one place a 2025 reply said the deluxe-balcony premium is justified: the category otherwise just adds a love seat, but these four have the view over the stern. The thread's original poster, who had done aft before, noted the trade-off is very little breeze.
BB balcony guarantee
A 2022 thread on taking a BB guarantee on Enchanted: replies said the code is only used midship, none are on deck 8 so you will not overlook lifeboat tops, and an outside cabin never backs onto an elevator. The one unknown is a connecting door, which Princess plans do not show.
Think twice
Forward-facing mini-suites on Marina deck (M105/M016)
Listed with a non-glass obstruction, which a 2020 thread identified as a solid balcony wall: fine seated, not from a lounger. The bigger issue was motion; one poster who had the equivalent cabin on a Royal-class sister said it rocked badly in bad weather, and the balcony is very windy.
Lido deck (16) cabins with open deck overhead
Class-level: replies to a 2022 thread about being moved to a forward Lido mini-suite said the risk is crew setting out deck chairs early and nightclub noise late if nothing sits above the cabin. Check the plan for what is directly overhead before accepting the upgrade.
Cabin questions
Does the corner deluxe balcony B733 on Enchanted Princess have a wraparound view?
No. A 2025 reply said the balcony faces the starboard side only, though you can lean around the divider and see the stern; the wraparound at that end of Baja deck belongs to B735, which is a suite. The cabin is a little longer than a standard balcony because of a jut-out at the door, but the same width, and the deluxe category mostly adds a love seat.
What cabin will a BB balcony guarantee on Enchanted Princess give you?
Something midship, according to a 2022 thread: posters said the BB code is never used anywhere but midship, that there are no BB cabins on deck 8 so you will not be directly above the lifeboats, and that an outside cabin cannot share a wall with an elevator. The remaining gamble is a connecting door, which Princess deck plans do not mark, and the chance of being upgraded without notice, which a poster in the same thread had happen on a full ship.
Is a forward-facing mini-suite on Enchanted Princess windy?
Yes, by every account in a 2020 thread about the Marina-deck forward mini-suites (M105/M016). The non-glass obstruction is a solid balcony wall, so the view is fine seated and blocked from a lounger, but a video of the equivalent cabin on Regal Princess showed strong wind, and a poster who had stayed in one on a Royal-class sister said the cabin rocked badly in weather. Anyone prone to motion sickness was told to pick something else.
Does Princess move you to a different cabin without asking?
Yes. A class-level 2022 thread had a couple booked on Aloha deck (12) shifted to a Lido deck (16) mini-suite as an unrequested upgrade, and replies said this is routine on Princess; the fix is to have a travel agent mark the booking no-upgrade, or to call as soon as the notification email arrives. A 2022 Enchanted poster was moved to the last cabin aft the same way and found the ship full by the time they noticed.
What Travelers Say
Distilled from 86 traveler threads, passenger reviews and travel blogs.
Enchanted Princess is one of Princess Cruises' newest and most polished ships, a Royal-class vessel that debuted in November 2021 as a sister to Discovery and Sky Princess. It carries roughly 3,660 guests and is built around the line's MedallionClass experience, where every passenger wears an OceanMedallion that unlocks their cabin, speeds up boarding and delivers food and drink anywhere onboard. The vibe is modern, energetic and tech-forward, with the glass SeaWalk cantilevered over the ocean serving as its signature showpiece. Its strong 4.4/5 U.S. News rating places it among the better-regarded ships in the fleet.
Dining spans a main dining room, multiple casual eateries and four specialty venues, with Crown Grill steakhouse and Sabatini's Italian Trattoria drawing the most praise (reviewers describe them as good to excellent). Cabins are contemporary and clean, topped by the fleet's largest Sky Suites with 270-degree views, though several guests flag uncomfortable beds and occasional lapses in deep cleaning. The adults-only Sanctuary stands out with eight private cabanas, double the count of other Royal-class ships, while pools, Movies Under the Stars and Princess Theater production shows handle the rest of the day. Service is generally good but can thin out at busy bars and venues.
Enchanted Princess suits travelers who want a current-generation big ship with modern technology, a wide spread of specialty dining and a genuinely unique top-deck feature in the SeaWalk. It sits in the mainstream-premium tier, priced above contemporary lines like Carnival and Royal Caribbean's value sailings but generally below luxury lines, and competes most directly with Celebrity and Holland America. Standout activities include strolling the SeaWalk, booking a Sanctuary cabana for a sea day, and the consistently well-reviewed evening shows. It's a strong pick for couples and multigenerational groups who don't mind a lively, well-populated ship.
What People Love
- Strong overall guest rating (4.4/5 on U.S. News across 394 reviews), making it one of the higher-ranked ships in the Princess fleet
- OceanMedallion technology earns consistent praise for keyless cabin entry, contactless boarding and food-and-drink delivery anywhere onboard
- The signature SeaWalk glass walkway gives a genuinely unique top-deck thrill not found on Princess's older Grand-class ships
- The Sanctuary adults-only retreat offers eight private cabanas, twice as many as sister Royal-class ships, so the quiet space is easier to book
Common Complaints
- At 3,660 guests double-occupancy plus 1,346 crew, the ship can feel crowded at peak times around pools and popular venues
- Multiple guests report uncomfortable beds and poor sleep quality
- Some reviewers note inconsistent cleanliness and question the depth of cleaning between sailings
- Bar and dining service can suffer from occasional understaffing during busy periods
Frequently Asked Questions
Sources: travel.usnews.com, travel.usnews.com, princess.com, princess.com, cruiseline.com