ISLAND PRINCESS
February 9, 2026 | Los Angeles, California
Island Princess (Princess Cruises) visited the Port of Los Angeles on February 9, 2026. These views capture the Coral-class ship in Southern California, more than two decades after she entered service.
Island Princess is a Coral-class cruise ship operated by Princess Cruises and the sister ship of Coral Princess. Built in Saint-Nazaire, France, she entered service in July 2003 as part of a two-ship design developed for passage through the Panama Canal’s original locks. Her narrower hull distinguishes her from the larger ships that later became the mainstay of the Princess fleet.
The ship’s association with Panama Canal cruising reflects the importance of her dimensions to her original design. Alongside canal voyages, her service has included Alaska and longer itineraries connecting destinations across different regions. Her public spaces combine enclosed lounges, outdoor decks and traditional cruise ship facilities suited to extended journeys.
This gallery documents Island Princess during her visit to Los Angeles on February 9, 2026. The photographs add the ship to the Ocean Liner Photography collection of vessels visiting Southern California.
Information List
Ship: Island Princess
Operator: Princess Cruises
Ship Class: Coral
Ship Type: Cruise ship
Builder: Chantiers de l’Atlantique, Saint-Nazaire, France
Entered Service: July 2003
Inaugural Cruise: July 12, 2003
Gross Tonnage: 92,822 GT
Length: Approximately 294 meters / 964 feet
Beam: Approximately 32.3 meters / 106 feet, excluding bridge wings
Draft: Approximately 7.9 meters / 26 feet
Passenger Capacity: Approximately 2,200 at double occupancy
Decks: 16
Sister Ship: Coral Princess
Date: February 9, 2026
Location: Los Angeles, California
History and Features
Launch History:
Island Princess was constructed by Chantiers de l’Atlantique in Saint-Nazaire, France, for Princess Cruises.
She was the second ship in the Coral-class pair, following Coral Princess into service in 2003.
Her inaugural cruise began on July 12, 2003.
Olympic pairs figure skating gold medalists Jamie Salé and David Pelletier served as her christeners.
The ship continued an established Princess name previously carried by the earlier Island Princess, which entered service in the 1970s.
Design & Technical:
The Coral-class design was developed around the dimensions required for passage through the Panama Canal’s original locks.
Island Princess measures approximately 294 meters in length, with a hull beam of approximately 32.3 meters.
Her comparatively narrow beam gives her different proportions from many larger contemporary cruise ships.
The ship uses a combined diesel-electric and gas turbine power arrangement.
Her design balances balcony accommodations, enclosed public spaces and outdoor areas for scenic cruising.
Onboard Features:
The Princess Theater provides the ship’s principal setting for stage entertainment.
Public lounges include the Wheelhouse Bar, Crooners and Explorers Lounge.
Dining facilities include the main dining rooms, Sabatini’s and the Horizon Court buffet.
Movies Under the Stars provides outdoor screenings beside the pool.
The Sanctuary, Lotus Spa and fitness facilities offer additional spaces for relaxation and recreation.
Service:
Island Princess entered service with Princess Cruises in 2003.
Panama Canal cruising has been an important part of her operating history.
Her deployments have also included Alaska and voyages to other international destinations.
Her canal-compatible dimensions allow her to use the original locks, a distinction from larger ships requiring the expanded canal.
This gallery records her visit to Los Angeles on February 9, 2026.
Notable Notes:
Island Princess and Coral Princess form the two-ship Coral class.
Both ships were built in France, unlike many Princess vessels constructed in Italy.
The present ship is distinct from the earlier Island Princess associated with the line’s early history.
These photographs document a Southern California port visit.
OLP Social: Built for passage through the Panama Canal’s original locks, this Coral-class ship entered service in 2003 and is the sister ship of Coral Princess.
