Marking another solid win for fans of cruise vacations, Princess Cruises, one of the first cruise lines to shut down at the beginning of the global pandemic when Grand Princess was taken out of service, has a date and plan for a continued fleetwide return to service. Better yet, one of the first promotions is a deep discount for first responders.

Valid on select cruises sailing from North America through February 2022, Princess wants to thank  first responders and medical professionals in gratitude for their service. If that special themed sailing has a familiar ring to it, it should. This is the same cruise line that hosted military veterans for an epic series of sailings themed Cruising For A Cause.

So, worried about travel by ship for health reasons? Maybe sailing with a ship full of first responders sounds like a good idea.

So when is this? Select cruises departing from Los Angeles and San Francisco to Mexico and the California Coast, plus Caribbean cruises sailing from Ft. Lauderdale, can be redeemed at 50 percent off, subject to terms and conditions.

Princess offers MedallionClass vacations, delivering the ultimate in effortless, personalized cruising. It begins with Medallion™, a quarter-sized, wearable device that enables everything from touch-free boarding to locating loved ones anywhere on the ship, as well as enhanced service like having whatever guests need, delivered directly to them, wherever they are on the ship.

Princess Cruises sailings are available for guests who have received their final dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to the beginning of the cruise and have proof of vaccination. All fully vaccinated guests must also produce a negative, medically-observed COVID-19 test (PCR or antigen) taken within two days of their embarkation on all Princess sailings. Crew vaccinations are in accordance with CDC guidelines.

Click here for the latest Princess COVID-19 health protocols.