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

After 34 cruises with Princess Cruises, we thought we knew exactly what to expect — but this sailing on the Sapphire Princess surprised us in ways we never anticipated. In this honest Princess Cruises review, we walk through 12 things that have genuinely changed — from free room service breakfast and elite passenger perks to paid port shuttles and inconsistent service. This isn't a promo. It's what we actually experienced after 34 Princess Cruises sailings. If you're wondering whether Princess Cruises is still worth it in 2026, this is the real answer. ⏱️ CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction: 34 Cruises and Still Surprised 0:41 - Free Room Service Breakfast (Still There!) 1:10 - Cabin Service: What Changed 1:50 - Complimentary Drinks at Events 2:20 - Self-Service Laundry Access 2:58 - Game Show Redundancy 3:34 - Progressive Trivia Prizes 4:19 - High Ratio of Elite Status Passengers 4:50 - Paid Port Shuttles (We Have the Receipt) 5:10 - Onboard Demographic Shifts 5:43 - More Families and Children on Board 6:40 - Inconsistent Service Training 7:13 - Nightlife vs Passenger Demographics 8:00 - Final Verdict: Is Princess Cruises Still Worth It? 🚢 We're Kirk and Tori — a Canadian couple who sold our home in 2022 to live full-time on cruise ships. After 34 Princess Cruises sailings across ships like the Sapphire Princess and Sky Princess, we know this brand better than most. We cover real cruise costs, ship hopping strategy, and honest reviews so you can make smarter cruise decisions. 💬 Have you noticed Princess Cruises changing? Drop it in the comments — we read every single one. 🔔 New videos every week — Subscribe for honest cruise reviews from full-time cruisers.