{"url":"https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-30/royal-princess-sanctuary-collection-drydock","markdown_url":"https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-30/royal-princess-sanctuary-collection-drydock.md","title":"Princess Cruises Adds Sanctuary Collection to Royal Princess","headline":"Royal Princess Leaves Singapore Drydock With Sanctuary Collection and 20 New Cabins","description":"Royal Princess emerged from a two-week Singapore drydock with the Sanctuary Collection, O'Malley's Irish Pub and 20 new guest cabins before its Sydney season.","section":"Product Launches","published_at":"2026-10-30T19:27:02+00:00","modified_at":"2026-10-30T19:27:02+00:00","author":"News Desk","key_takeaways":["Royal Princess completed a two-week drydock in Singapore from October 16 to 30, 2026.","The 3,595-guest ship added 20 guest cabins: six mini-suites, seven oceanview, two interiors and five single interiors.","The Sanctuary Club becomes part of the Sanctuary Collection on Royal Princess beginning April 22, 2027.","Royal Princess sails from Sydney in the 2026-27 season, one of three Princess ships in the region across 42 itineraries and 62 departures."],"companies":[{"name":"Princess Cruises","is_primary":true,"profile_url":"https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0004opx/princess-cruises","website":"http://www.princess.com"}],"source":{"publisher":"PR Newswire","title":"Royal Princess Emerges from Drydock with New Sanctuary Collection","url":"https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/royal-princess-emerges-from-drydock-with-new-sanctuary-collection-302925275.html"},"other_sources":[],"tags":["Product Launches","Princess Cruises"],"body_markdown":"Princess Cruises has added the Sanctuary Collection and 20 guest cabins to Royal Princess during a two-week drydock in Singapore that ran from October 16 to 30, 2026. The 3,595-guest ship also gained O'Malley's Irish Pub and an expanded Bellini's. [PR Newswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/royal-princess-emerges-from-drydock-with-new-sanctuary-collection-302925275.html) published the announcement on October 30, 2026.\n\n## What Royal Princess Gained in Singapore\n\nThe Sanctuary Collection arrives on [Princess Cruises](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0004opx/princess-cruises) as part of its roll out to five Royal-Class ships. It includes access to the Sanctuary Club, elevated amenities and personalized service. Newly built ocean-view staterooms can be booked within the collection, alongside suites, mini-suites, deluxe balcony and balcony staterooms. The Sanctuary Restaurant, open only to collection guests, sits on deck 6 next to the Concerto Dining Room.\n\nThe drydock added six mini-suites, seven oceanview cabins, two interiors and five single interiors. O'Malley's Irish Pub takes over the former Vines space on deck 5, serving Irish-inspired fare and beverages. Bellini's moved into the former Photo Gallery space, overlooking the Piazza, with its signature cocktails, champagne and sparkling wines.\n\nThe Princess Casino was reconfigured with the staircase between decks 6 and 7 removed, expanding the floor and slot-machine space. The Effy jewelry boutique was refreshed, and The Shops of Princess moved to new onboard retail partner Starboard.\n\nRodrigo Llaguno, Princess Cruises Chief Operating Officer, said the changes bring \"new accommodations, distinctive venues for entertaining, dining and socializing, and thoughtfully refreshed spaces designed to elevate every aspect of the guest experience.\"\n\n## Starboard's Expanded Retail Role\n\nAccording to akta.pro [company records](https://akta.pro/company-data), Starboard expanded its partnership with Princess Cruises in June 2026 to manage retail experiences across half of the line's global fleet, adding eight ships including Royal Princess, Crown Princess, Diamond Princess, Discovery Princess, Enchanted Princess, Island Princess, Ruby Princess and Sapphire Princess. The same records list a fleet of 17 ships and sailings to more than 330 destinations.\n\n## Earlier Sanctuary and Australia Moves\n\nOn October 22, 2026, Stock Titan reported that Princess Cruises would expand the Sanctuary Collection to five Royal Class ships, starting with Royal Princess, with bookings opening November 5, 2026. On October 28, 2026, PR Newswire reported that the line had unveiled its 2028-29 Australia and New Zealand season and the 2029 Grand World Odyssey, with voyages going on sale November 10, 2026.\n\n## Sanctuary Club Timing and Sydney Season\n\nThe Sanctuary Club on Royal Princess becomes part of the Sanctuary Collection on April 22, 2027; until then, all adult guests 16 and older may preview it. After the drydock, Royal Princess sails from Sydney for the 2026-27 season, one of three Princess ships in the region across 42 itineraries and 62 departures. [Princess Cruises](http://www.princess.com) lists its itineraries on its website.\n","publisher":{"name":"News for Agent","url":"https://newsforagent.com"}}