Princess Cruises Has Changed… 12 Surprises After 34 Cruises (Is It Still Worth It?)

After 34 cruises with Princess Cruises, we’ve seen a LOT of changes — and on our most recent sailing aboard the Sapphire Princess, some things truly surprised us. From free breakfast room service and traditional perks that still exist… to bigger crowds, changing demographics, and a very different onboard atmosphere — Princess Cruises is evolving. But is it still worth it? In this video, we break down 12 surprising changes including: What’s still FREE on Princess Cruises Why ships feel more crowded than ever The reality of Elite status perks today Pricing changes and what they mean for your cruise Service differences and what to expect Why there are more kids and younger cruisers onboard And whether Princess still delivers that “special” cruise experience If you're planning a Princess cruise in 2026 (or wondering if it’s still right for you), this honest, experienced review will help you know exactly what to expect. 💬 Have you noticed changes on Princess Cruises? Let us know your experience in the comments! #PrincessCruises #CruiseTips #CruiseReview Chapters: 0:00 Is Princess Cruises Still the Same? Honest First Thoughts 0:27 12 Surprising Changes on Princess Cruises 0:42 FREE Breakfast Room Service (Still Worth It?) 1:11 Cabin Service Twice Daily – What You Get 1:50 FREE Drinks on Princess Cruises (Where to Find Them) 2:20 Self-Service Laundry on Princess – Costs & Tips 2:58 Are Princess Cruise Activities Repetitive? (Trivia & Games) 3:34 Progressive Trivia Prizes – What You Actually Win 4:20 Too Many Elite Passengers? Loyalty Perks Explained 4:50 Princess Cruise Port Shuttles – Why You May Pay Extra 5:10 Cheap Cruise Prices & How They Changed the Experience 5:43 Are There More Kids on Princess Cruises Now? 6:44 Service Quality on Princess Cruises – What We Noticed 7:15 Younger Crowd vs Early Nights – What’s Going On? 7:40 Is Princess Cruises Still Worth It in 2026? Final Thoughts HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT OUR JOURNEY! 🚢Watch Until The End. LIKE. COMMENT. ASK QUESTIONS. 🚢Share Our Content With Your Friends And Family, or ANYONE Who Likes Cruising 🚢Use The YouTube THANKS Button (Thank You!) LINKS: 🔗3 Common Questions That Cruisers Ask Us https://youtu.be/podZ7N-IuOM 🔗Playlist of Things To Do On A Cruise https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi7vAI8bcMKDwk6WooixMC2BmkoUxQN5M 🔗How To Get FREE Stuff On A Cruise https://youtu.be/8rRHHR-gGZU 🔗How To Get FREE Spending Money On A Cruise https://youtu.be/lw0YqAGYTCA?si=i1Y1EVC4L50grRbF 🔗How To Pay Less For A Cruise https://youtu.be/FZMz1pKyzSo?si=P5FVzesbTY1MxR-T 🔗Get Elite Status In 19 Days https://youtu.be/a8R5W-v5Z6s?si=69Ph-NC5_VyQvxJw 🔗Last Minute Cruise Deal Website Search https://youtu.be/gky3UDoq9do ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT BOOKING YOUR FIRST CRUISE WITH PRINCESS? HERE IS A $25 BONUS FOR YOU! https://refer.princess.com/Victoria21!c92e68b1c1!a ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT BOOKING YOUR FIRST CRUISE WITH HOLLAND AMERICA? HERE IS A $50 BONUS FOR YOU! https://refer.hollandamerica.com/xfnbt ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT BOOKING YOUR FIRST CRUISE WITH CUNARD? HERE IS $100 https://refer.cunard.com/Kirk ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT BOOKING YOUR FIRST CRUISE WITH VIRGIN VOYAGES? Use my link and we both get $150 in free drinks! https://share.virginvoyages.com/vcarter!11ab187b26!n KIRK TORI STORY SOCIAL MEDIA 🔗Blog: https://www.KirkToriStory.com 🔗Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/KirkToriStory ABOUT KIRKTORISTORY: Kirk Tori Story is a channel about Kirk and Tori (their story) about how they sold their house in Canada to live a life of living on cruise ships. KirkTori Story offers great advice about cruising, including sharing experiences with Tips and Tricks, Budgeting for a cruise ideas, cabin tours, ship reviews, cruise port information and more. 🚢 Living the Dream 🚢 We sold our home and now live on a cruise ship! Join us on our journey around the world as we explore new destinations, share travel tips, and embrace life at sea. 🔔 Subscribe to KirkToriStory for more! Don't forget to subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/@kirktoristory?sub_confirmation=1 This Video was made for you by KirkToriStory