SANTA CLARITA, Calif.,
Sept. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/
-- The newly completed Enchanted Princess was delivered to
Princess Cruises today in an official handover ceremony presented
via live streaming video from the Fincantieri Shipyard in
Monfalcone, Italy. With the
arrival of this 145,000-ton, 3,660-guest ship, Enchanted Princess
expands the Princess Cruises global fleet of MedallionClass™
vessels.
The ceremony was virtually attended by executives from Carnival
Corporation & plc including Micky
Arison, Chairman of the Board of Carnival Corporation;
Arnold Donald, President and CEO of
Carnival Corporation; Stein Kruse,
Group CEO of Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn,
Carnival Australia and Carnival UK; and Jan Swartz Group President
of Princess Cruises and Carnival Australia. Fincantieri was
represented by CEO Giuseppe
Bono.
Enchanted Princess is the 100th cruise ship built by
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. This milestone is significant for
both companies since Crown Princess was the first ship to launch
Fincantieri into the modern passenger ship building business, when
it was delivered in 1990. The finalization of Enchanted Princess
also marks the first ship to be completed during the time of COVID.
In fact, Fincantieri was one of the first businesses to reopen in
Italy, helping to energize the
economy, while operating in new and innovative ways to ensure a
safe and productive work environment.
"We officially welcome Enchanted Princess into the Princess
global fleet and recognize the strong bond between Carnival
Corporation, Princess Cruises and Fincantieri, our long-standing
shipbuilder partner," said Jan
Swartz, president of Princess Cruises. "Fincantieri shares
the Princess spirit of delivering the highest level of excellence,
and we know they will also share in our enthusiasm with pride when
the ship welcomes its first guests."
Enchanted Princess represents an evolution of the design
platform used for her sisterships - Regal Princess, Royal
Princess, Majestic Princess and the most recently introduced Sky
Princess - offering an elevation of spectacular style and
elegance that is distinguished by Princess. The cruise
ship introduces new dining experiences, the most pools and
whirlpool hot tubs ever, world-class entertainment venues and the
breathtaking Sky Suites, offering expansive views from the largest
balconies at sea.
"We are so proud to deliver the new Enchanted Princess today and
celebrate a major milestone of completing our 100th
vessel built here at Fincantieri," said Giuseppe Bono, Fincantieri CEO. "I must
acknowledge the hard work and dedication of the shipbuilding team
and yard workers who changed course in new and unfamiliar ways to
complete construction on Enchanted Princess during the global
pandemic. Thank you to Princess Cruises for your partnership and
belief in our ability to complete this complex project."
On MedallionClass ships, the OceanMedallion™
wearable device transforms vacations by making the entire
cruise experience effortless, delivering highly
personalized service, and enabling touchless interactive
experiences and entertainment. Among enhancements, guests enjoy
expedited boarding; on-demand food, beverage, retail and service
delivery; keyless stateroom entry; contactless payment; friends and
family locator; anywhere wagering; interactive games; and
movies/live TV on the go.
Enchanted Princess also features the best Wi-Fi at
sea, MedallionNet™, on board so guests can stay connected to
the things they love and share vacation memories with
ease. MedallionNet offers unprecedented connectivity
that's fast, unlimited, reliable, and affordable with an access
point in every stateroom, so guests can stream favorite movies,
shows, games and music; connect to favorite social media sites; and
video chat from anywhere on the ship.
First introduced on Sky Princess and now Enchanted Princess, are
the new luxury Sky Suites with inclusive amenities, attentive
service and a dedicated Suite Experience Manager. In
addition, Enchanted Princess features Take Five, the only
jazz theater at sea, celebrating the iconic sounds, culture and
history of jazz.
Swartz added, "The heart and soul of the ship are always its
team, and I know she is in good hands with our dedicated crew
watching over her with great care and pride. We look forward to
brighter days ahead, when we can officially welcome the first
Enchanted Princess guests to enjoy all this beautiful ship has to
offer."
Enchanted Princess is scheduled to arrive in North America in December 2020, for a season of Caribbean cruises. More information about
Enchanted Princess and inaugural itineraries can be found at
www.princess.com/enchanted.
Princess Cruises is currently enhancing health and safety
protocols with input from global health leaders in light
of COVID-19 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 Travel Advisories and Health & Safety protocols.
Additional information about Princess Cruises is available
through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS
(1-800-774-6237), or by visiting the company's website at
princess.com.
About Princess Cruises:
One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is the
fastest growing international premium cruise line and tour company
operating a fleet of 17 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
enables an effortless, personalized vacation giving guests
more time to connect to the things they love most. The company is
part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE:
CCL; NYSE:CUK).
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