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Princess Louisa Inlet – Chatterbox Falls

Beautiful in every season, in every weather condition..

A the head of Princess Louisa Inlet, famous Chatterbox Falls is the ULTIMATE tour destination. “ Amazing! … Awesome! … Tremendous! ” These are only a few of the words used by people who have experienced it. You have to visit and feel it to truly understand. Steep glacial carved walls of granite rise out of what is often mirror calm water. The enclosure is surreal.

There are 3 parts to your tour day. First: the tour

You’re on the boat about 2 hours. Enjoy the ride like you would a show. As you wind your way through the remote areas of Jervis Inlet our commentary highlights many of the features of this magnificent fjord. Be patient and let the operator tell the stories.  All the major points will be mentioned in the spots where you’re best positioned to see them.

Pass through Malibu Rapids into Princess Louisa Inlet. It’s not a navigational obstacle for your professional operator. Run the length of Princess Louisa Inlet. Glacial action carved these steep sided fjords. Sheer granite walls rise from the ocean to plateau areas 5000 feet above. When it rains there are countless waterfalls cascading down. Each passing weather system causes major changes to the look of the Inlets.

Second : Free time ashore.

Enjoy free time in Princess Louisa Marine Park, right beside world famous Chatterbox Falls. It’s a small area so you have time to walk around the park and savour the lunch you brought. It’s also the prime time to talk more with your operator. They need to stay near the boat so go to the dock and use this time to ask all your questions.

Walking in Princess Louisa Marine Park is limited. The loop around the Park is about 500 m (1/3 mile) and flat. There are picnic sites and a covered, open sided shelter. Enjoy the access to the sandy beach.

Going to swim? The water is always “fresh”. For your safety we recommend swimming from the beach. We always discourage swimming from a busy dock area.

Third: Transport back to Egmont

This is direct, without stops or diversions. It’s another good time to interact with the operator and talk about areas of special interest for you. The trip home takes about 90 minutes; a straight run without planned commentary.

Ticket sales are available daily through much of the year. We recommend booking to confirm your reservation. Charters are always possible.

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On Saturday June 22 2024 we have a special evening tour scheduled, to celebrate the summer solstice. It’s the same program with a special departure time so you can get a unique view of the Inlet in the late afternoon / evening.  BOOK NOW   for Princess Louisa Inlet Evening Special.

5 Hour Tour (10:30AM – 3:30PM)

Tours depart from the Backeddy Marina:  16660 Backeddy Rd, Egmont, BC  and are available year round. Winter is a fabulous time to make this trip. In low season when there are no schedules with ticket sales available consider a charter.

Group departures can be arranged to suit any schedule. Call toll free to 1-800-870-9055 to ask about making special arrangements.

Adults: $185.00 + 9.25 (5% GST) Youth: (under 12) $125.00 + 6.25  (5% GST) Book Princess Louisa Inlet tour tickets

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Tours depart from the Backeddy Marina at 10:30 am (it’s not essential but we recommend that you overnight on the Sechelt Peninsula; 2 nights is even better.) On this tour you can marvel at the large landscapes, waterfalls, native pictographs, glaciers, and early settlement areas. The boat operator will comment on the most interesting features of Jervis Inlet. We touch on the history, geography and current events. This is the highlight for a lot of passengers. There are so many interesting things to see in the 30 mile trip! Don’t try to pay attention to everything. Pick out what fascinates you. Relax and enjoy yourself.

At the entrance to Princess Louisa Inlet we pass through Malibu Rapids. This narrow channel was overlooked by the first European explorer. The shallow channel restricts water flow so extreme currents develop during large tidal exchanges. It’s no problem for our fast planing hull boats and capable operators. Inside Princess Louisa Inlet everything seems to get bigger, steeper and grander. When you go ashore in the Provincial Park, relax and enjoy free time to explore. There is a dock and short 500 meter (1/3 mile) round trip walking trail that gives you easy access to the base of the legendary Chatterbox Falls. There is also a picnic area (we recommend you bring a lunch) and outhouses.

Our tour boats are classified “Small Passenger Vessels” by Transport Canada. For passenger comfort on a long day like this we use boats with cabins and inside seating. The back deck area is open for unrestricted viewing.

What to Bring

• Packed Lunch for picnic at the Provincial Park.
• Light sweater and or rainwear.
• Camera (and protective case/bag).
• Sunscreen and sunglasses and / or sunhat.
• Comfortable footwear is recommended. Soft-soled shoes are best.

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Explore nature’s prowess reflected in the beauty of the Princess Louisa Inlet, home to the thundering Chatterbox Falls. This exclusive tour will fly you over some of British Columbia’s most stunning landscapes in one direction, and take you gliding through the inlets via tour boat for the return journey.

Gourmet refreshments and snacks are included at the falls to enjoy while you walk through the lush forest that surrounds the falls.

Venture out to one of the most beautiful inlets of British Columbia, feasting your eyes on nature’s glory, while gliding along the waves in “Big Red” our tour boat. Gaze onward as eagles fly above and sea lions or whales swim below.

Take a moment to pause in awe of Chatterbox Falls and its thunderous roar while enjoying a light snack as you explore the provincial park at the end of the Princess Louisa Inlet.

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Sunshine Coast / Princess Louisa Inlet

Secluded bays and inlets.

The Sunshine Coast is a popular destination and a route to Princess Louisa Inlet, Desolation Sound and the Great Bear Rainforest. Stretching from Howe Sound to Desolation Sound, the Sunshine Coast is renowned for casual hospitality and endless sunsets as you journey through secluded bays, striking inlets and tight archipelagos. You’ll find enticing communities and full-service marinas along the way.

Meet the First Nations

The Sunshine Coast is home to three First Nations: Tla’amin, Klahoose, Homalco, Shíshálh, and Skwxwu7mesh Nations.  They have lived on the Salish Sea since time immemorial and they continue to paddle and fish these waters to this day.

You can learn more about local First Nations by visiting places such as the tems swiya Museum in Sechelt and the Powell River Historical Museum and Archives.  Or you can book a stay at indigenous-owned accommodations such as Klahoose Wilderness Resort, where you can enjoy seasonal grizzly bear viewing tours and more. 

It’s part of the mainland, sort of

While it’s technically part of the BC mainland, there are no roads to the Sunshine Coast. Your first stop is Gibsons , a small community perched on a hillside overlooking a harbour.  Tie up at the Harbour Authority and head over to Smitty’s Oyster House or Lunitas Mexican Eatery for some delicious food or check out Molly’s Reach, famous from the CBC TV show The Beachcombers . If you’re thirsty, try Taphouse Brewing Company or Beachcomber Coffee. Afterwards, visit the Gibsons Public Market and the Sunshine Coast Museum & Archives, or spend some time shopping for unique finds

The next community is Sechelt . There is no moorage on the Salish Sea shoreline. You can visit Sechelt by way of the Agamemnon Channel and Sechelt Inlet, which has long arms to explore and several campsites. This is a lovely, less travelled waterway and at its end, there is the reward of good food and drink. Visit the Lighthouse Pub , located right along the water, or venture into town to enjoy something at  Batch 44 Brewery & Kitchen or El Segundo. Looking for some adventure? The thickly forested coastline hides world-class mountain bike trails – purchase a day pass for Coast Gravity Park to get your heart racing.

North of Sechelt, Smugglers Cove Marine Park is a popular stop-over, with enclosed basins and an enchanting hike through forest flooded by beaver dams. The tide pools are strewn with purple starfish and other marine life. You can tie up at the dock in Halfmoon Bay and visit the classic general store (liquor sales). And Secret Cove Marina sells fuel, has a well-stocked store and dining at the Upper Deck Restaurant.

The Salish Sea is bisected here by lengthy Texada Island . Stop at the sailing club and go ashore to experience an island culture in transition from forestry and mining to a haven for rustic living. The passage north to Powell River is protected by Texada.

Powell River  is the last sizeable community until Prince Rupert, which is close to Alaska. You will find a full range of services, amenities, and outdoor activities. Beach Gardens Resort is a destination marina with bistro, oceanfront accommodation, kayak rentals, liquor sales, and transportation to nearby Powell River.

Most boaters who come this far are heading to Desolation Sound. The last haven on the Sunshine Coast is in Lund , where you will find a berth, a bed, and a beer at the Lund Resort at Klah ah men. Around the Malaspina Peninsula in Okeover Bay are marinas, a resort, and the exquisite Laughing Oyster Restaurant.

This is a jumping off point for the  Fjords, Islands and Passages Region .

Go a-mazing

The mid-section of the Sunshine Coast is a miniature maze of islands, bays, and fjords. Pender Harbour has an assortment of marinas and amenities. Painted Boat Resort  has a marina, full spa, exquisite dining, and comfortable accommodations.  Sunshine Coast Resort  has boat rentals, a variety of accommodation, and links to land and water activities.

Fuel is available at  John Henry’s Marina and Resort , a true destination marina with store, cabins, and rentals. If you are combining camping with boating or a waterfront cabin appeals to you, check out  Pender Harbour Resort , where you also can rent a small boat.

A taste of the wild is close by in Jervis Inlet with its steep walls, many waterfalls, and year-round snowy peaks. Please consult the Sunshine Coast  anchorage guide  for staging areas. The best way to enjoy Jervis Inlet is to stay at  Backeddy Resort , which is home to a lively pub and a variety of accommodations.

You absolutely must visit Princess Louisa Inlet, described as the “most beautiful anchorage in the world,” with 2100 metre-high (6500 feet) high granite cliffs and more than 60 waterfalls.  Sunshine Coast Tours  offers an interpretive 5-hour tour to where Chatterbox Falls cascades into Princess Louisa Inlet, and a 1-hour tour to the Skookumchuck Narrows tidal rapids, one of BC’s most visited natural wonders.

It is well worth the trip down the calm waters of Sechelt Inlet to Porpoise Bay where a berth and casual dining await. The shops of tidy little downtown  Sechelt  are a modest walk from your dock. Be sure to ask about safely navigating Skookumchuck and Malibu (Princess Louisa entrance) tidal rapids.  

Relaxation guaranteed. Only accessible by ferry, boat or float plane, the Sunshine Coast is a popular tourist destination with BC locals, especially in summer months. Spend time fishing for salmon and lingcod or set some traps for prawns in the deeper protected water along the coast. All anglers must have a licence to fish in the waters of British Columbia. Visit Fishing BC for more information.

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Princess Louisa Inlet

Visitors come from all over the world to see this magical fjord where warm sun melting the mountain snowpack creates as many as 60 waterfalls cascading down massive granite walls.

There's no need to wonder why it has been called “the most beautiful anchorage in the world”. Traditionally named swiwelat, Princess Louisa Inlet has a charm and scenic beauty that must be seen and experienced. This magnificent granite-walled gorge rises sharply from the water’s edge to heights in excess of 2100 metres (7000 feet). Almost completely enclosed, the Inlet is 300 metres (1000 feet) deep. Don’t miss beautiful Chatterbox Falls at the head of the Inlet as it tumbles 40 metres (120 feet) to kiss the waters below.

Princess Louisa Marine Provincial Park  contains a number of campsites, a ranger cabin, picnic shelter, and toilets. For boaters there is a mooring buoy, stern pins, a boat dock, and a dinghy dock. Walking trails provide access to nearby scenic features. Accessible only by boat or plane, Princess Louisa is best seen with experienced guides via charter boat, tour, or floatplane due to dangerous tidal conditions. There are no public roads. Entry is through the Strait of Georgia by way of Jervis Inlet, 90 km (55 mi) north of  Skookumchuck Narrows .

Learn more about  Princess Louisa Inlet and Chatterbox Falls .

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There is a calm tranquility which stretches from the smooth surface of the reflecting water straight up into infinity. The deep calm of eternal silences is only disturbed by the muffled roar of throbbing waterfalls as they plunge down from sheer cliffs. There is no scenery in the world that can beat it. Not that I’ve seen the rest of the world. I don’t need to, I’ve seen Princess Louisa Inlet.

$125 per person 

This tour is 5 hours. It is recommended that bookings be made well in advance. Please add GST (5%) to all prices.

• The Princess Louisa Tour is offered throughout the year. 
• Please dress accordingly as winter trips can be cool.

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The boat tour up to world famous Princess Louisa Inlet is one of our most popular offerings.

The wide opening of Jervis Inlet narrows past the Lodge to become a long, glacier-cut fjord. On your journey up, you will pass dozens of cascading waterfalls that trickle down from craggy granite bluffs looming over you on both sides.

As you cruise along you might catch a glimpse into the past — several cliffs display ancient petroglyphs, and rock paintings done by the First Nations of the area.

Once past the geological constriction called Malibu Rapids, Princess Louisa Inlet Marine Park opens up — renowned around the world for its beauty and protected waters.  Glacier-fed Chatterbox Falls is the highlight of this sheltered inlet and is surrounded by a lush west coast rainforest unlike any other on the B.C. coast.

The air up at Princess Louisa is so moist with spray from the Falls that you will see trees covered with thick, emerald-like moss and ferns as you hike along the cedar boardwalks.

The voyage will take you past other natural wonders such as Soda Pop Creek and Deserted Bay, so bring your camera!

The tour departs from the Egmont Adventure Centre at 9:00 am and runs for about 4.5 hours. Please visit www.princesslouisa.com for more information. Guests who are not staying at the Lodge are welcome to book the tour through the above websites. If you require any additional information please do not hesitate to contact us by email, calling West Coast Wilderness Lodge at 778-280-8610, or the Egmont Adventure Centre at 778-280-8619.

This tour runs from May to October and can be included in any of our packages.

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Great trip to Princess Louisa Inlet, very knowledgeable guide and stunning scenery. Boat was... read more

We had a fabulous trip with our guide Kevin. He was really knowledgable and we learned a lot about... read more

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Highly recommend taking this tour .. beautiful scenary, Cliff was extremely5 knowledgeable about the area and had lots if interesting facts and stories.

My husband and I enjoyed this tour very much. Jim was a wonderful guide full of information about the area and was very knowledgeable regarding all questions from the group. Took care to let us take some great photos. The scenery is stunning and though the day was overcast, and we did get some rain, it was still a stellar day. Though the website suggests you stay at the Backeddy the night before AND the night after, or somewhere nearby, this is NOT NECESSARY. We could easily have stayed in Sechelt or Roberts Creek in much nicer accommodations for half the price and had lots of time to get to the boat tour and return "home" before dinner. Still highly recommend the tour but this area is easy to get to so stay where you like. Maybe stay close the night before only, to feel less rushed.

The guide, Bryce, was very knowledgeable with commentary about geology, history, floura, fauna, culture and local industries along the way. Not sure why March is the low season - views of snow capped mountains are spectacular, and good for us as it was a small group on the tour. We were lucky enough to see some orcas.

We enjoyed both tours with Cliff who has the knowledge and experience of these waters. He shared the history, culture, geology,flora and fauna of the area, pointing out various rock formations and pictographs. Low clouds covered most of the mountain peaks as we set out in the morning for Princess Louisa but had started to lift for our return run to Egmont. Fortunately these tours are given in an inclosed boat so we were warm and comfortable. Chatterbox Falls was an easy walk and as we were the only ones on the tour we found a perfect bench on which to eat our lunch while viewing the falls. We did see eagles and sea lions on the trip. The afternoon tour to Skookumchuck included a brief tour toward Jervis Inlet and around Egmont. While there were no rafters in the waves in the Narrows one still had a sense of the power of the water from the boat. We highly recommend this tour.

Did a boat trip to the Skookumchuck Narrows to catch the flood tide. Trip lasted about an hour and was very enjoyable. Our guide, Cliff was very knowledgeable and certainly knew how to handle a boat in a 14 knot tide rip. The experience of watching kayakers ride the waves while we were at a virtual standstill was unforgettable. Lots of informative commentary and beautiful scenery (even though it was raining). I guess this is the "Wet Coast".

I am only putting 3 stars because the trip in the boat itself was nothing spectacular in my opinion. The views you see from the BC ferries are almost as good and more relaxing. However the final destination Louisa inlet is a bit more dramatic. In our case the boat ride was a little rough (more on the way back due to winds picking up) and that part of the ride was not enjoyable. If you know you will have great weather I would say its worth doing, but otherwise not so sure. Also, elderly folks may have some issues on return trip if its windy as the boat does move around a bit. For kids it would be fun.

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PRINCESS LOUISA INLET: All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)

Cruising to Princess Louisa Inlet

To prepare for a first long day of travel take advantage of our early boarding option. Plan for an early start on Day 1 of your charter. You’ll travel 40 NM to the entrance of Jervis Inlet, gateway to Princess Louisa.

The best route to take after leaving Comox Harbour is to cross the Bar and head to the north end of Texada Island. Cruise down the inside of Texada and marvel at the rock quarries, left from more than a century of lead, zinc, gold and silver mining.

As soon as you enter Jervis Inlet you’ll have a choice of where to stay tonight. If you choose to tie up in the small community of Egmont, you can choose from two marinas offering fuel, water, a store and a great hike to see the infamous Skookumchuk Rapids.   Or continue up to the Harmony Islands and anchor for the night. Kipling Cove at the north end of the Harmonies is a very pretty anchorage. In mid-summer, the water is warm enough to swim and a view of the spectacular 425-metre waterfall that cascades down the mountainside adjacent.

The first task of the day is to check the tide tables (several times) to make sure you arrive at Malibu Rapids at slack tide. Malibu marks the entrance to Princess Louisa and is tricky with narrow access and a dog’s leg to boot.  You can only transit at slack tide. Make sure you declare your intention via channel 16 on VHF to warn other boaters of your presence. Your journey today is close to 45 NM and the inlet is 2.5 km wide at times and over 180 metres deep. The wind is a consideration, as the inlet tends to funnel winds down toward the open sea.

Once you are through Malibu you are in Princess Louisa Inlet. This 15 km long inlet ends at spectacular Chatterbox Falls and almost vertical mountains that drop into the deep water. Just behind MacDonald Island are several mooring buoys that are available on a first-come basis. At the head of the inlet is a 275 metres long dock. It is often busy and crowded in the summer months. Your stay here is limited to a maximum of 72 hours and rafting is encouraged.  Anchoring is possible in the mouth of the river for 1 or 2 boats.

We suggest that you spend today enjoying the majesty of this location.  A vigorous hike takes you up to Trappies Cabin or you can dinghy around the inlet and visit the  Christian teen camp at Malibu. This resort was established for the Hollywood elite in the ’30s and ’40s. It hosted all the big names of film and entertainment. It was derelict for several years until it was taken over by the Young Life Christian Organization as a teen camp.

Check tides and plan accordingly so you meet slack tide at Malibu and head back down Jervis Inlet.  Your destination for today is the island group at the mouth of Jervis Inlet. Ballet Bay is a good anchorage and there are many others to choose from in the multitude of islands in this area. Or consider Pender Harbour with its myriad of marinas

or the public wharf at Madeira Park. It’s only a short walk to several coffee bars, grocery and liquor stores.  There are some great short hikes to discover too.

Today you’re off to Texada Island and up to Jedediah Island. Once there choose from several places to anchor with a stern line to shore. You’ll have great access to Jedediah Island, which was purchased by the nature conservancy as a refuge. Explore the old farm and trails and you may come upon its last remaining sheep. Spending the night here puts you in position for a good start to your trip across the Salish Sea the next day.

Henry Bay at the north end of Denman Island is your destination today. Cruise to the southern end of Hornby and take either Lambert Channel between Denman and Hornby to the Comox Bar or go around Chrome Island light station and up Baynes Sound to Henry Bay.

Note: A cable ferry runs between Vancouver Island and Denman Island.  The waterway is controlled by marine traffic lights. Just like on the roads, red means stop, green means go.. Anchor in Henry Bay and enjoy your last evening on board.  Sunsets in Henry Bay are truly spectacular.

It’s a short trip over to Comox to fuel up at the fuel dock. Call DSYC base and advise them of your time of arrival at the fuel dock and a skipper will meet you and take you back to your slip. You must be off the vessel by 0900hrs. Make sure all your personal gear is accounted for.

Have a safe trip home and we hope to see you next year.

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Charter itineraries are customized to suit our guests. Cruising areas can be added or substituted and the number of charter days can be modified.

A typical ten-day charter to Princess Louisa Inlet could look like this:

• Day 1: Leave Bellingham Harbor and cruise to Sucia Island. Drop anchor in Echo Bay. The Sucia Islands are a cluster of 11 islands and inlets. Fossils can be found in one of the bays, along with oysters, clams and crab. Hiking trails are abundant throughout the Islands. Sucia was known in the early days as the base for smuggling and rum running.
• Day 2: Cruise through the Canadian Gulf Islands. You could easily spend another week exploring these islands also known as the Canadian San Juans. Visit Bedwell Harbor, Montague Harbor, Clam Bay and Silva Bay. We can ski, fish, kayak, hike, beach comb, and sightsee at any or all of these islands. Spend the night at Clam Bay or Silva Bay.
• Day 3: Cross the Strait of Georgia and stay at Garden Bay in Pender Harbor. This popular salmon fishing base is a small town with several marinas and stores, along with a restaurant and pub.
• Day 4: It is approximately a six-hour cruise from Pender Harbor to Princess Louisa Inlet, known to many as the “Eighth Wonder of the World”. The inlet has been likened to the fjords of Norway with mountains towering from 5,000 to 8,000 feet high. The inlet is beautiful with several cascading waterfalls throughout. We will anchor near the largest (Chatterbox Falls) at the head of the Inlet. The salt-water temperature ranges between 70-78 degrees in the summer. Wildlife is abundant.
• Day 5: Spend the day exploring the Inlet. We will hike to the falls, enjoy the scenic beauty, sail, kayak, swim. We can also take the skiff and visit the Young Life camp at the entrance to the Inlet.
• Day 6: Leave Princess Louisa and navigate through Malibu Rapids and head to Secret Cove or Buccaneer Bay.
• Day 7: Enter Georgia Strait and either head south to Howe Sound and the city of Vancouver or head east to the Gulf Islands and the city of Nanaimo.
• Day 8: Explore Vancouver or Nanaimo and maybe go out for dinner.
• Day 9: Back to the United States. Clear Customs in the San Juan Islands and anchor for the night in any one of many beautiful harbors.
• Day 10: Return to Bellingham.

Charter itineraries are customized to suit our guests. Cruising areas can be added or subtracted as can the number of charter days.

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Princess Louisa Inlet - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

Princess Cruises is taking a page out of the ultra-luxury cruise industry with new all-inclusive, $3,000 cabins

• Princess Cruises says its new Sun Princess and upcoming Star Princess will have all-inclusive cabins.
• Guests who've booked the new Sanctuary Collection category would get an inclusive package and private lounge.
• It's a move that could appeal to ultra-luxury cruisers .

If you want to go on an all-inclusive vacation at sea, you no longer need to book an ultra-luxury, ultra-expensive cruise line .

Just sail on Princess Cruises' new ship instead.

In October, Princess says its two-month-old Sun Princess will debut in the US with the company's first-ever Sanctuary Collection, an adult-only lounge exclusive to guests who've booked one of the collection's high-end cabins. These luxurious accommodations comprise 10% of the ship's 2,157 staterooms, including all its suites.

But the Sanctuary's biggest perk arguably isn't the lounge's private pool and restaurant — it's the all-inclusiveness , a rarity among mass-market cruise lines.

It's the Carnival Corp. brand's latest appeal to ultra-luxury cruisers

Mass-market cruise lines like Princess, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian typically follow the " budget airline " strategy: charge a cheap base fare and offer plenty of irresistible up-charged amenities (like specialty restaurants, as is the case of Sun Princess).

It's a stark contrast to the high-end cruise industry, where all-inclusivity is often considered the standard.

For example, luxury cruise line Explora Journey's fare includes alcoholic beverages, WiFi, and access to the spa — amenities that would typically cost extra on ships like Sun Princess. On Regent Seven Seas , all this, plus excursions, pre-cruise hotels, and roundtrip flights are also included in the cost to sail.

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Over the last few years, Princess has begun following in these high-end cruise lines' foosteps.

In 2022, it launched Princess Premier, an optional inclusive package covering amenities like WiFi, drinks, some upcharged restaurants, and workout classes. It's the same package Sanctuary Collection guests would get, along with the private restaurant and adult-only lounge with cabanas, a pool, and private events.

The exclusive lounge concept is nothing new. Royal Caribbean's two largest cruise liners have a "neighborhood" exclusive to suite guests. The same applies to Norwegian, Celebrity, and MSC Cruises' vessels.

However, while these competing retreats offer perks like drink packages, WiFi, or private restaurants, none are as "inclusive" as Princess'.

In 2024, Sun Princess' Sanctuary cabins start at more than $3,000 per person for a weeklong Caribbean cruise in mid-December. To compare, the cheapest interior cabin for the same itinerary starts shy of $700 per person.

The cruise line says its next ship, Star Princess, which will debut in late September 2025, will also carry the Sanctuary Collection.

Following in the footsteps of high-end, all-inclusive cruise lines could be a wise decision for Princess. These luxury vacations at sea have become increasingly popular as travelers continue to spend big on their trips.

Like Princess, expedition cruise company HX recently shifted to an all-inclusive model as well.

Back on dry land, hotel giants like Hyatt and Marriott have also seen a boom in these "everything free" resorts .

Apparently, every vacationer — whether on water or solid ground — just wants one thing: stress-free poolside lounging with bottomless drinks.

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