SANTA CLARITA, Calif.,
April 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/
-- Guests aboard Regal Princess voted musical comedian
Tom Franek, as Princess Cruises'
"2018 Entertainer of the Year." Four finalists were selected from
the hundreds of talented performers — comedians, magicians,
vocalists, tribute bands and novelty performers — which entertain
guests on Princess Cruises' stages each year. These top artists
performed to enthusiastic audiences during the cruise, and then
guests cast their ballot to select the winner. This year's
competition brought a record-breaking number of guests out to vote,
a nod to the level of talent among the finalists.
Guests aboard the March 25 Regal
Princess seven-day cruise to the Caribbean enjoyed live
performances from each finalist. The finalists were determined by
the Princess Cruises entertainment department based on guest
surveys and onboard audience response. Along with Franek, the
finalists included vocalists The Modern Gentlemen, comedian
Jo Little, and illusionist
Michael Barron. Franek was announced
as the winner on the final night of the cruise and presented a
$5,000 cash prize at a celebratory
event in Princess' signature venue, The Piazza.
Franek's stage shows are performed around the world and combine
clean comedy, genuine charisma, dynamic piano playing, singing,
dancing, quick wit, and contortionist acrobatics in an
unforgettable experience that leaves audiences' jaws dropped and
people talking.
"Congratulations to Tom Franek Princess Cruises 2018 Entertainer
of the Year,'" said Denise Saviss,
Princess Cruises vice president of entertainment experience.
"Guests were entertained by the energy and excitement of the
performers this year - it was surely a difficult choice to select a
favorite."
This is the line's seventh annual "Entertainer of the Year"
competition which was established to recognize the high caliber and
diversity of guest entertainers that perform on each Princess
cruise. Previous Entertainer of the Year winners, Nathan Foley, Ben
Seidman, Zach Winningham,
Tony Tillman, Carlos Oscar and Robbie
Printz continue to perform year round on Princess and remain
among the top-rated entertainers throughout the fleet.
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 premium cruise line and tour
company operating a fleet of 17 modern cruise ships, carrying two
million guests each year to more than 360 destinations around the
globe, including the Caribbean,
Alaska, Panama Canal, Mexican
Riviera, Europe, South America, Australia/New
Zealand, the South Pacific, Hawaii, Asia,
Canada/New England and World
Cruises. A team of professional destination experts has created
more than 150 award-winning itineraries, ranging in length from
three to 111 days and Princess Cruises has been continuously
recognized as "Best Cruise Line for Itineraries."
Princess Cruises continues its multi-year, "Come Back New
Promise" – a $450 million-dollar
product innovation and cruise ship renovation campaign that will
continue to enhance the line's onboard guest experience. These
enhancements result in more moments of awe, lifetime memories and
meaningful stories for guests to share from their cruise vacation.
The product innovations include partnerships with award-winning
Chef Curtis Stone; engaging
entertainment inspired shows with Broadway-legend Stephen Schwartz; immersive activities for the
whole family from Discovery and Animal Planet that include
exclusive shore excursion to onboard activities; the ultimate sleep
at sea with the award-winning Princess Luxury Bed and much
more.
Three new Royal-class ships are currently on order with the next
new ship, Sky Princess, under construction scheduled for delivery
in October 2019. The company is part
of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE:CUK).
Newsroom:
Additional media information is available at princess.com/news.
For more information contact:
Brea Burkholz, 661-753-1542,
bburkholz@princesscruises.com
Negin Kamali, 661-753-1539,
nkamali@princesscruises.com
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