Princess Cruises offers an Ultimate Shipboard Tour during the cruise, on an at sea day. Cost is $150 each and the tour lasts 3 to 4 hours and is a behind the scenes look at the cruise ship, going into areas not otherwise open to the public. The tour is usually limited to 12 passengers. Each cruise ship does things differently. Some Princess ships say first come, first served. Others have a lottery system, so if over 12 passengers sign up, they draw names.
At the end of the tour passengers receive approximately $150 in gifts, namely a plush bathrobe, a chef's jacket, stationery, and photos taken by the ship's photographer.
Cameras are not allowed on the tour. Probably due to persons holding up the tour's tight schedule while they snap away. However, I had read reviews by some passengers on Cruise Critic's forum and they said they brought their cameras and were allowed to take photos in the bridge.
I didn't take the tour, but Kerry went, and brought his camera along. He was able to take photos in the bridge and I've attached them here.
Some of the highlights on the tour (no photos to prove it) were backstage at the theatre and meeting some of the cast, visiting the kitchen areas, viewing the medical area, the laundry, and peeking through a window into the engine room.
Two security officers accompany the group and at each station they sign in and out. There is an opportunity to meet many officers and ask questions and at the end of the tour there are snacks set out in the boardroom in the bridge.
If you plan to do the Ultimate Shipboard Tour, its better to sign up soon after boarding so as not to be disappointed.
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