SANTA CLARITA, Calif.,
June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --
Following collaboration with government officials, and evolving
guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC), Princess is announcing its intent to return
to service in the United States
sailing from Los Angeles,
San Francisco, and Ft. Lauderdale
this fall.
Starting between September 25 and
November 28, 2021, cruises onboard eight Princess
MedallionClass™ ships will once again take guests to the
Caribbean, Panama Canal,
Mexico, Hawaii, and the California Coast.
- Majestic Princess and Grand Princess:
Los Angeles once again provides
the springboard to a variety of destinations, including the
California Coast and Mexico on
seven-day cruises, and the Islands of Hawaii on 15-day cruises. Also available are
three- to five-day Getaway cruises to the California Coast and
Mexico.
- Ruby Princess: Sailing out of the iconic Port of
San Francisco, Ruby Princess will
start with seven-day California Coast cruises before adding 15-day
cruises exploring four distinct island jewels in Hawaii and 10-day Mexico cruises to the lineup.
- Enchanted Princess: Begins with two brand new cruises
from Ft. Lauderdale to start her existing inaugural season of
10-day cruises to the Southern and Eastern Caribbean.
- Sky Princess, Regal Princess and Caribbean
Princess: From Ft. Lauderdale, guests can island hop through
the Caribbean with three-, five-,
seven- and 14-day cruises available in the Eastern Caribbean that visit some of the
best-known beaches in the world and the Western Caribbean that allows guests to
explore Ancient Mayan Ruins and the beauty of unspoiled coral reefs
and underwater caves.
- Crown Princess: Travels to the Panama Canal, from Ft.
Lauderdale on a series of 10-day cruises to this iconic cruise
wonder of the world.
"As we continue our return to service, it is a thrill for us to
be able to bring more cruise vacation options to our travel-starved
guests," said Jan Swartz,
Princess Cruises president. "We appreciate the support of
government and port officials who we worked closely with to make
these travel opportunities available, in a thoughtful and safe way,
for our guests."
Dining, entertainment, and shore excursion details are currently
being finalized and will be communicated in the coming weeks.
Princess cruises sailing through 2021 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. Crew vaccinations will be in accordance with
CDC guidelines.
We will continue to monitor the latest guidance from the CDC as
well as local, state and federal officials in the ports we sail
from and those we visit and will adjust our on board protocols and
vaccination requirements, as necessary. Should our vaccination
approach change, we would notify guests prior to final payment.
CRUISE WITH CONFIDENCE
As of now and subject to
change as CDC guidance, medical, and public health guidance
evolves, the line's Cruise Health
program provides steps to enhance public health.
Please check regularly, as there will be updates as new procedures
are finalized and existing protocols may evolve.
Updates to the cruise line's Cruise with
Confidence program are also being implemented, providing
peace of mind for booked guests who may encounter an unexpected
trip cancellation or interruption due to COVID-19. Guests can
cancel for any reason up to 30 days before departure and receive a
Future Cruise Credit for any cancellation fees and a refund of
additional funds received to the original payment method. As
an enhanced benefit, guests may cancel and receive the same Future
Cruise Credit and refund within 30 days all the way to sailing day
if they test positive for COVID-19. Full details can be
found here.
PRINCESS MEDALLIONCLASS VACATION
All Princess ships
offer TrulyTouchless™ experiences with more ways to support
physical distancing and personalization that simplifies the guest
experience and delivers next-level service supporting new health
protocols.
The cruise line's award-winning OceanMedallion wearable
device replaces the traditional cruise card and pairs with embedded
IoT ("Internet of things") -driven innovative technology to
significantly expand touch-free options and personalization on
board, including:
- Touchless embarkation and disembarkation
- Keyless stateroom entry
- Completely contactless commerce
- Simplified safety training
- On-demand food, beverages and retail items delivered anywhere
on board
- Guest service requests via mobile device chat
- Location-based gaming and wagering
- Entertainment content via smart devices
Princess ships offers the best Wi-Fi at
sea, MedallionNet™, so guests can stay connected to the things
and people they love and share vacation memories with ease.
These Fall 2021 voyages are open for booking now and will be
accessible for OceanReady pre-cruise preparations and for making
dining reservations on July 30.
To accommodate this restart, select cruises will be cancelled as
well as the remaining Europe and
Transatlantic season for Island Princess. For guests booked on
a cancelled cruise, Princess will offer to price protect on a
replacement voyage. Alternatively, guests can choose
a future cruise credit (FCC) equivalent to 100% of the cruise
fare paid plus an additional non-refundable bonus FCC equal to 10%
of the cruise fare paid (minimum $25 USD) or a full
refund to the original form of payment. Requests must be
received through this online form by July 17,
2021, or guests will automatically receive the
FCC option. FCCs can be used on any cruises booked by and
sailing by December 31,
2022.
Cruises can be booked through a professional travel advisor, by
calling 1-800-PRINCESS
(1-800-774-6237), 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 the
world's leading international premium cruise line and tour company
operating a fleet of 14 modern cruise ships, carrying two
million guests each year to 380 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, Antarctica, and World Cruises. A team of
professional destination experts have curated 170 itineraries,
ranging in length from three to 111 days and Princess Cruises
is continuously recognized as "Best Cruise Line for
Itineraries." In 2017 Princess Cruises, with parent
company Carnival Corporation,
introduced MedallionClass Vacations enabled by
the OceanMedallion, the vacation industry's most advanced
wearable device, provided free to each guest sailing on
a MedallionClass ship. The award-winning innovation
offers the fastest way to an effortless personalized vacation
giving guests more time to do the things they love most. The
company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE:
CCL; NYSE:CUK).
In line with the latest advice from health officials about
COVID-19, Princess Cruises is currently enhancing health and safety
protocols with input from medical experts and government
bodies and assessing how they may impact
future itineraries. Actual offerings may vary from what is
displayed in marketing materials. Click on the
following links to stay updated on current Cruise
Updates and Health & Safety
protocols.
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