Princess Cruises are becoming an increasingly popular choice amongst British cruisers and when reviewing what they have to offer as a cruise line it's clear why. Billing themselves as ‘the consummate host' in their brochures, adverts and leaflets, they appear to tick all the boxes for destinations, variety of ships, onboard facilities, outstanding service, new experiences and much more. In fact, their cruise holiday offering is so entirely comprehensive, it's difficult to narrow their highlights down to just ten!!!

Top of any list to consider has to be the cruise line's destinations and Princess don't disappoint with their wide selection of worldwide ports of call. From the abundance of choice they offer their customers, number one on the list has to be Alaska, as Princess are true specialists in this breathtaking corner of the world. They offer land and sea cruise tours to give you the best of the region by ship, rail and lodge plus a huge variety of optional shore excursions and land excursions, from river rafting to nature hikes. In addition, number two reason on the top 10 list, is the large availability of balcony staterooms from which to gaze in wonder at the stunning scenery as you enjoy one of the many varied Alaskan itineraries.

Number three on the Princess Cruises top ten list of ‘must-do's' is to spend some time soaking up the atmosphere and multimillion-dollar art collections hanging in the understated yet lovely public rooms.

No cruise holiday would be complete without the enjoyment of mouthwatering cuisine and deliciously designed menus and Princess Cruises are one of the minority of cruise lines who offer the flexibility of Personal Choice Dining so passengers can eat when they wish and with whom they would like to. Guests onboard can try the fresh cuisine cooked with passion and care in the range of eateries onboard which vary according to ship but never disappoint!

Number five on the list of things to do on a Princess Cruise is the addition of ScholarShip@Sea enrichment programmes to their onboard adult activity roster, featuring guest lecturers, cooking classes, wine-tasting seminars, pottery workshops, and computer and digital photography classes and much more for guests to indulge in a new interest.

Coming in at number 6 is a visit to the Lotus Spa where you'll find every treatment you could wish for to treat yourself to an hour, or even a day of absolute decadent pampering. In the same area you'll also find access to a well equipped gym, a range of classes and salon services including hair styling and manicures.

Number 7 covers night time entertainment when Princess Cruises present a range of Broadway-style production shows in the main show lounge, where performers might include comedians, magicians, jugglers, and acrobats. During the evening, guests can also take in live music from one of the bands who play a selection of musical styles for dancing and listening in the smaller lounges throughout the ships.

At number eight, guests mustn't miss Pub Night when the cruise director's staff lead a boisterous evening of fun with passenger participation. At the conclusion of the second formal night, champagne trickles down over a champagne waterfall, painstakingly created by the arrangement of champagne glasses in a pyramid shape. It's a great photo opportunity for guests especially when several women are invited to join the maître d' to assist in the pouring.

Last, but definitely not least, Princess Cruises offer picturesque chapels on their ships for weddings at sea. At number 10, enjoy your wedding ceremony onboard as legally, ceremonies with the captain officiating can be performed on certain Grand-class Princess vessels - an option not offered by any other cruise line.