SANTA CLARITA, Calif.,
June 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Princess
Cruises guests sailing onboard Crown Princess in the sought-after
Mediterranean this summer will not only enjoy the iconic sites,
from Barcelona to Rome to Athens, they will also be enveloped by new
onboard offerings after an extensive ten-day dry dock. Completed
last month, these enhancements in Freeport, Bahamas at Grand Bahama shipyard continue the line's
"Come Back New Promise" campaign focused on investing more than
$450 million across the global
fleet.
Sailing on a series of Mediterranean voyages for the 2018 summer
season, Princess guests will return from touring ancient
civilizations and historical museum collections to find new
culinary offerings, upgraded accommodations, relaxing options in
the Lotus Spa and more. After a summer in the Mediterranean, Crown
Princess takes Princess guests to the Caribbean where award-winning shore excursions
and fascinating onboard programs bring the culture and colors of
the islands to life.
"Crown Princess first debuted in 2006 with several
industry-first offerings, including our revered adults-only
Sanctuary," said Jan Swartz,
Princess Cruises president. "Now, 12 years later, we're continuing
our commitment to offer Crown Princess guests the next evolution of
signature Princess product innovations while they cruise to their
bucket-list destinations."
Crown Princess now proudly displays the line's signature logo on
her bow and has new and enhanced offerings onboard including:
Top-Deck Dining Venues – Four Princess top-deck outdoor
dining offerings have been revitalized, renamed and enhanced,
including:
- The Salty Dog Grill (formerly Trident Grill) – guests
can indulge in a variety of signature Princess burgers grilled up
with 100 percent all-beef patties and buns freshly baked onboard,
or choose from new Street Tacos made with grilled chipotle-lime
chicken or roasted sweet potato-green chile at the new Salty Dog
Grill. For a nominal charge, "The Ernesto" burger, from Chef
Ernesto Uchimura, voted "#1 Burger
at Sea" by Cruise Critic, is also available, where guests can
accompany their selections with loaded fries in tempting varieties
include chili cheese and bacon & cheese. Classic hot dogs round
out the menu offerings at the new on-deck dining venue.
- Slice (formerly Prego Pizzeria) – featuring west coast
and east coast offerings, Princess guests will enjoy the cruise
line's signature classic Neapolitan-style pizza that has been voted
"Best Pizza at Sea" by USA Today.
New menu items include Deep Dish Focaccia layered with marinara,
meatballs and cheese, California Artisanal Toast including
Cali-Avocado or Caprese, as well as Sliced Stromboli, an east coast
take on an Italian calzone filled with deli meats and cheese.
- Coffee & Cones (formerly Sundaes Ice Cream Bar) –
offering treats of gourmet ice-cream sandwiches, complimentary ice
cream cones and now brewing specialty coffee on the top deck,
serving New Grounds Crafted Coffee.
- The Mix (formerly Mermaid's Tale) – the poolside bar has
been refreshed and the brightly lit surroundings create a festive
atmosphere for guests celebrating the day or catching up with
friends and family.
Princess Luxury Bed – available in every stateroom
aboard Crown Princess, the Princess Luxury Bed was developed by
Princess Cruises in collaboration with board-certified sleep
expert, Dr. Michael Breus and
renowned HGTV designer Candice
Olson. The bed offers the ultimate night of sleep at
sea combining the science of sleep with the pinnacle of design and
recently received the highest ranking for "Best Cruise Ship Beds"
by Cruise Critic.
Club Class Mini-Suites – Crown Princess offers Club Class
Mini-Suites, the new premium stateroom category featuring VIP
amenities and exclusive dining. This elevated mini-suite category
features select perks including new Club Class Dining, a reserved
dining area with expedited seating and expanded menu options, as
well as priority embarkation and disembarkation.
Camp Discovery Youth & Teen Center – for
cruisers ages 3-17, Crown Princess will offer a reimagined youth
center – Camp Discovery – created in partnership with Discovery™,
as part of the cruise line's Discovery at SEA program. Catering to
specific age groups, kids and teens can make new friends and
participate in activities specially designed to help them discover,
play, create and huddle. Camp Discovery programs are being
delivered onboard while we continue the transformation which will
be completed by early summer.
Enhanced Boutiques – guests will enjoy aesthetic
enhancements to the Shops of Princess, offering an upgraded
shopping experience, such as a branded Effy Fine Jewelry boutique.
There will also be new products to choose from featuring a
collection of Princess branded athletic wear and logo apparel
displayed in a newly designed Logo shop.
Casino – guests ready to take a gamble will take their
chances surrounded by new carpet, light fixtures and bar TV
screens.
Lotus Spa & Fitness Center – a space where
guests can relax and invigorate, salon and treatments rooms have
been upgraded and the latest in fitness equipment is now
available.
Further general refurbishing and technical updates have also
been implemented aboard Crown Princess.
More details about Crown Princess sailing in the Mediterranean
for the upcoming summer 2018 season can be found at
http://www.princess.com/europe.
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 http://www.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).
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