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Royal Princess adds Sanctuary Collection with exclusive club access
Princess Cruises has launched the Sanctuary Collection on Royal Princess, adding an all‑inclusive tier, exclusive club access from April 2027 and new cabin categories. The enhancements follow a two‑week drydock in Singapore and apply to passengers sailing after the October 2026 refurbishment.
In this story
At a glance
- What changes
- Sanctuary Collection added, with exclusive club access and new cabin categories
- Timing
- Collection available now; Sanctuary Club opens from April 2027
- Who is affected
- Passengers on Royal Princess sailing after the October 2026 drydock
The details
- Announced by
- Princess Cruises
- Takes effect
- April 2027
- Previous rule
- Royal Princess previously offered standard accommodation and public spaces without a dedicated Sanctuary Collection, exclusive club, or the added O’Malley’s Irish Pub.
- New rule
- The ship now provides the premium, all‑inclusive Sanctuary Collection, granting access to the Sanctuary Club from April 2027, an exclusive Sanctuary Restaurant, and a range of newly added cabin types.
Announcement and rollout
Princess Cruises announced the introduction of the Sanctuary Collection on Royal Princess as part of a broader rollout to five of its Royal‑Class ships. The ship completed a two‑week drydock in Singapore from 16 to 30 October, during which the enhancements were installed.
Sanctuary Collection features
The Sanctuary Collection is an all‑inclusive offering that includes elevated amenities, personalised service, and exclusive access to the Sanctuary Club beginning in April 2027. A dedicated Sanctuary Restaurant on deck 6 serves only guests in the collection. The Piazza now hosts O’Malley’s Irish Pub and an expanded Bellini’s cocktail bar.
- All‑inclusive pricing covers food, beverages and priority service
- Sanctuary Club provides private lounge space and dedicated staff
- Sanctuary Restaurant offers a curated menu for collection guests
New cabin categories
Royal Princess added 20 new guest cabins during the drydock, expanding the inventory available to Sanctuary Collection guests. The additions include six mini‑suites, seven oceanview staterooms, two interior cabins and five single interior cabins. These cabins can be reserved as part of the Sanctuary Collection alongside existing suites, deluxe balconies and balcony staterooms.
- Mini‑suites and oceanview rooms now part of the collection
- Interior and single interior cabins added to the ship’s portfolio
Timeline and future availability
The Sanctuary Collection is available immediately following the October drydock. Access to the Sanctuary Club, however, will commence with sailings from April 2027. The ship began its first Singapore‑based cruise on 1 November, and subsequent itineraries throughout the 2026‑27 season will feature the new amenities.
Royal Princess will continue to operate from Sydney for the Australian season, offering a mix of long‑range voyages across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific, now enhanced by the Sanctuary Collection.
What this means for travellers
Trip planning
- Existing bookings can now select the Sanctuary Collection if inventory is available
- The addition of new cabin types may affect cabin selection for upcoming sailings
- Passengers on voyages departing after April 2027 can access the Sanctuary Club when booked in the collection
Cost and documents
- No additional fees are mentioned for the Sanctuary Collection in the announcement
- No new documentation is required to join the Sanctuary Collection
What you need to do
- Check with Princess Cruises or a travel agent about Sanctuary Collection availability for the intended sailing
- Book a Sanctuary Collection package for voyages departing from April 2027 to use the Sanctuary Club
Who this affects
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Royal Princess passengers on post‑drydock sailings
The ship now offers the Sanctuary Collection after its October 2026 drydock
What to do Can choose to book the Sanctuary Collection or remain with standard accommodation
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Future guests sailing from April 2027
Sanctuary Club access begins at that time
What to do Must purchase the Sanctuary Collection to use the club facilities
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Travel agents selling Royal Princess itineraries
New cabin categories and exclusive amenities are now part of the product
What to do Should update offerings and inform clients of the new options
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Passengers interested in O’Malley’s Irish Pub
The pub was added to the Piazza as part of the enhancements
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Guests booking through Princess Cruises website
The Sanctuary Restaurant is exclusive to Sanctuary Collection guests
What to do Need to select the Sanctuary Collection to access the restaurant
Frequently asked questions
What is the Sanctuary Collection on Royal Princess?
The Sanctuary Collection is a premium, all‑inclusive tier on Royal Princess that provides elevated amenities, personalised service, access to an exclusive Sanctuary Club from April 2027, and a dedicated Sanctuary Restaurant for guests who book this package.
When does the Sanctuary Club become available on Royal Princess?
Sanctuary Club access starts with sailings departing in April 2027, allowing guests who have purchased the Sanctuary Collection to use the private lounge and dedicated staff from that month onward.
Which cabin types are included in the Sanctuary Collection?
Guests can reserve newly added mini‑suites, oceanview staterooms, interior cabins, single interior cabins, as well as existing suites, deluxe balcony and balcony staterooms as part of the Sanctuary Collection.
Are there extra costs for the Sanctuary Collection?
The announcement does not specify any additional fees for the Sanctuary Collection; pricing details were not disclosed, and no new charges were mentioned in the source.
How many new cabins were added during the Singapore drydock?
Royal Princess received 20 new guest cabins during the drydock, comprising six mini‑suites, seven oceanview cabins, two interior cabins and five single interior cabins.
