SANTA CLARITA, Calif.,
June 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/
-- Princess Cruises guests sailing all over the world will be
able to spectate and cheer on their favorite team during the single
biggest tournament of the most popular sport on the planet – the
2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™. Broadcasting all 64 soccer games
aboard nine cruise ships, the matches start June 14, culminating with the final in
Moscow on July 15.
Games will air on the cruise line's signature Movies Under the
Stars outdoor screens, which have space for hundreds of guests to
catch the action and watch the ball hit the net.
"After our guests return to their cruise ship from a day of
exploring exciting destinations, they will be thrilled to watch the
worldwide phenomenon of the FIFA World Cup," said Jan Swartz, Princess Cruises president. "What
better way to enjoy this dynamic, global tournament than on our
giant outdoor movie screens against the backdrop of sea and
sky."
2018 FIFA World Cup™ games will be shown aboard:
- Sea Princess (World Cruise)
- Crown Princess (Mediterranean)
- Diamond Princess (Japan)
- Emerald Princess (Alaska)
- Majestic Princess (China)
- Pacific Princess (Northern
Europe)
- Regal Princess (Scandinavia and Russia)
- Royal Princess (British Isles)
- Sapphire Princess (Baltic)
Soccer fans will also enjoy themed entertainment and activities,
including interactive game play with PlayStation units on Movies
Under the Stars®, obstacle course competitions, and penalty shoot
outs for prizes, such as specialty dining, with a small entry fee
going to charity, plus swag giveaways, themed bites and
beverages.
The FIFA World Cup™ is just one of many special events shown on
the Movies Under the Stars screens, including Monday Night
Football, the Super Bowl and the Academy Awards. The giant LED
screens are more than 300 square feet in size, with a 69,000-watt
sound system and have sufficient lighting power to be seen clearly
at mid-day and heard even while the ship is moving at full speed –
offering cruise guests a movie experience comparable to the best
shoreside movie theater. More about Princess' Movies Under the
Stars screens and events is available here.
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 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).
Newsroom:
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