SANTA CLARITA, Calif.,
Feb. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/
-- Princess Cruises, the #1 cruise line in Alaska, announced
today that Island Princess will be the fourth cruise ship to
feature the Ocean Medallion™, debuting May 16, 2018 for the Alaska season. The wearable device powered by
a first-of-its-kind interactive technology platform within
the One Cruise Experience Access Network™ (O·C·E·A·N™),
enables a new level of personalization and delivers an enhanced
guest experience not previously available in the global vacation
industry.
Unveiled by Carnival Corporation CEO Arnold Donald during his opening keynote last
month at CES 2017, Princess Cruises is the first Carnival
Corporation brand to debut this groundbreaking innovation. The
Ocean Medallion is the only accessory needed to elevate the guest
experience on cruises by offering unparalleled customer
service.
Island Princess joins three other cruise ships scheduled to
debut Medallion Class Ocean Vacations -- Regal Princess on
November 13, 2017, followed by Royal
Princess and Caribbean Princess in early 2018, and Island Princess
starting on May 16, 2018. The
Medallion Class Alaska cruise will set sail on the top-rated Voyage
of the Glaciers seven-day itinerary between Vancouver and Anchorage (Whittier), with a trip to the state's best
glacial waters including Glacier Bay National Park, a UNESCO World
Heritage Site.
"As the leading cruise line in Alaska, it's fitting that our fourth ship to
feature Medallion Class Ocean Vacations is Island Princess," said
Jan Swartz, Princess Cruises
president. "Sailing on our most popular Voyage of the Glaciers
itinerary, our guests will enjoy the best Alaska has to offer and enjoy an elevated
cruise vacation experience -- connecting each other and the
extraordinary people and culture of the 'Great Land' in a more
memorable way."
Medallion Class makes cruising more personal, immersive, simple
and seamless than previously considered possible. At the heart of
this personalized experience is the Ocean Medallion, which enables
endless vacation possibilities. The Ocean Medallion has no
discernible technology – no on-off switch, no charging, no menu to
navigate – and can be worn as a pendant, on a wristband, in a clip
or simply placed in a pocket to reveal enhanced services and
personalized experiences without guests having to push a button or
take any action. The pre-cruise engagement will allow guests to
provide preferences that detail their wants, needs and desires so
that their onboard experience can be personalized.
Pairing with the Ocean Medallion is the Ocean Compass™ - a
digital concierge accessible by all guests using interactive
displays throughout the ship, on stateroom TVs, via guests' own
smart devices, or through a crew member. For example, guests can
find their way to venues around the ship; make reservations at the
Lotus Spa, specialty dining restaurants and shore excursions;
arrange celebrations; view photographs; learn about the
destinations they will visit and activities at each port of call
and more. The Ocean Compass will invite guests to experiences based
on their individual needs, wants and desires.
Some of the initial service innovations include:
- Ocean Ready™: Expedites embarkation as required information is
added to the guest profile at home.
- Stateroom Access: The Ocean Medallion will unlock a guest's
stateroom door – replacing the key card.
- HERE & NOW™: Guests can place food and beverage orders
and have them delivered to select locations.
- THERE & THEN™: Guests can place select food and beverage
orders and have them delivered to where they plan to be at a
designated time.
- Ocean Navigate: Accessed through the Ocean Compass, guests can
learn the whereabouts of their family as they enjoy activities
throughout the ship and be guided seamlessly in finding their way
around the ship. Friends and family will also be able to easily
communicate with each other through a seamless messaging
service.
More information about O·C·E·A·N is available at ocean.com
Additional information about Princess Cruises is available
through a professional travel agent, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS, or
by visiting the company's website at princess.com.
About Princess Cruises:
One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is a
global cruise line and tour company operating a fleet of 18 modern
cruise ships renowned for their innovative design and wide array of
choices in dining, entertainment and amenities, all provided with
the experience of exceptional customer service. As the world's
largest international premium cruise brand, Princess carries two
million guests each year to more than 360 destinations around the
globe on more than 150 itineraries ranging in length from three to
114 days. The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc
(NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE:CUK).
© 2017 Carnival Corporation. OCEAN™, Ocean Medallion™, and
the Ocean and Carnival Corporation trademarks are trademarks of
Carnival Corporation. All Rights Reserved
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