SANTA CLARITA, Calif.,
Nov. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/
-- Celebrating the inauguration of a new cruise ship is a
time-honored, maritime tradition and Princess Cruises today
announced details about the naming ceremony of Enchanted Princess,
which is showcased in an original production entitled, "Our
World, Enchanted," scheduled to broadcast globally at
1:00 pm PST / 4:00 pm ET on Dec. 13,
2021, on Princess Cruises' YouTube channel and Facebook
page.
Hosted by Princess Cruises Celebrations Ambassador Jill Whelan and Enchanted Princess Cruise
Director Dan Falconer, the 45-minute
show introduces viewers to the innovative features and amenities of
the new MedallionClass ship and culminates in the official naming
to welcome the ship into the Princess global fleet. It also
honors three members of The Explorers Club who serve as the
godmothers of the newest ship in the Princess fleet.
"This unique approach to the naming of Enchanted Princess honors
our legacy of bringing people together and creating lasting
memories on board our cruises by letting us share the excitement of
the ceremony with more people than ever and giving Princess fans a
more intimate look at our newest MedallionClass ship," said
John Padgett, Princess Cruises
president. "It also allows us to recognize the contributions our
godmothers – Captain Lynn Danaher,
Dr. Vicki Ferrini and Jenifer Austin – have made to ocean conservation
and stewardship, as the ocean provides our livelihood and serves as
the home for our more than 25,000 employees who serve millions of
guests while they explore the world on a cruise vacation with us
each year."
Since its inception in 1904, members of The Explorers
Club have traversed the earth, the seas, the skies, and even
the moon, on expeditions of exploration. This multidisciplinary,
professional society is dedicated to the advancement of field
research, scientific exploration and resource conservation. The
three godmothers of Enchanted Princess have been recognized for
their achievements in expeditions, oceanography and mapping the
oceans and they include:
Captain Lynn Danaher
Captain Danaher has been a United States Coast Guard Licensed
Master and Dive Master since 1994. She is a founding member and
president of the Pacific Islands Research Institute since 2008 and
co-founder of the Friday Harbor Film Festival since 2013. She
joined The Explorers Club in 2005 and has served as chair of the
Pacific Northwest Chapter for two years and the Board of Directors
for six years. She has completed eight Explorers Club Flag
Expeditions. Captain Danaher is an officer of The Explorers Club,
serving as Vice President: Mission Programming and Chair of the
Headquarters Renovation Committee. She is also a licensed
Contractor in the State of
Hawaii.
Dr. Vicki Ferrini
After
completing her PhD in Coastal Oceanography, Dr. Ferrini extended
her research interests from the coast to the hidden deep-sea world.
The majority of the global ocean is unmapped, unexplored and
uncharacterized, and her work aims to help solve that. A Senior
Research Scientist at Columbia
University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Dr. Ferrini
leads several efforts focused on making sure data are preserved and
can be accessed by scientists and the public alike. She is
committed to building a vibrant international community of
collaborators, and works with colleagues around the world to help
build bridges between people and the ocean through data. Dr.
Ferrini joined the Explorers Club in 2021 when she was selected as
one of the Explorers Club 50 – fifty explorers changing the
world.
Jenifer
Austin
Jenifer Austin
spent nearly 14 years at Google, where she co-led the team that
launched the first virtual map of the ocean in the company's
consumer products Google Earth and Google Maps and also launched
Underwater Streetview in Google Maps and Global Fishing Watch. She
then started Oceanagenda.com to help bring together diverse groups
to support holistic ocean conservation and stewardship. She is a
scuba diver. A fellow of the Explorers Club (FN'14), she has served
on the W40 Women's Committee, speaking as a part of the Women of
the Deep and hosting a panel in its finale Pathfinders Symposium.
Austin is a mother of two children.
"Our World, Enchanted" naming ceremony program includes
appearances by newly appointed Princess Cruises President
John Padgett, Group President
Jan Swartz, Commodore Nick Nash and
provides a look into the beautifully designed interiors, elegantly
appointed accommodations, world-class entertainment, gourmet dining
and craft cocktails available on Enchanted Princess.
The 145,000-ton, 3,660-guest ship represents an evolution of the
design platform used for her sister ships – Royal Princess (2013),
Regal Princess (2014), Majestic Princess (2017) and Sky Princess
(2019) – offering an elevation of spectacular style and elegance
that is distinguished by Princess. The ship's inaugural cruise
season began Nov. 10, with various
10-day Southern Caribbean
itineraries, sailing roundtrip from Ft. Lauderdale.
Notable features and entertainment offerings found onboard
Enchanted Princess, include:
- Sky Suites – First introduced on Sky Princess (2019),
the new luxury Sky Suites offer inclusive amenities, attentive
service and a dedicated Suite Experience Manager, luxurious
accommodations for up to five guests and a 1,000 square-foot
balcony featuring 270-degree views from the cruise line's largest
balcony at sea.
- 25 Bars & Restaurants – With extensive al
fresco dining options, Enchanted Princess features Bistro Sur La
Mer by Three Michelin Star Chef Emmanuel
Renaut, Sabatini's Italian Trattoria with its own Pasta
Room, Crown Grill Steakhouse and Bar, Crooners, Chef's Table
Lumiere, Gigi's Pizzeria, The Salty Dog Gastropub, Gelato, three
beautifully appointed Main Dining Rooms and more.
- Aquatic Relaxation - In addition to multiple hot
tubs, Enchanted boasts two deep-tank pools, adjacent to the
top-deck bar. At the ship's aft end, the infinity-style Wakeview
pool and bar offer spectacular views of the horizon, while the
Retreat Pool offers a quiet oasis.
- Fan Favorite Original Production Shows – First
debuted onboard Sky Princess to rave reviews, Enchanted Princess
showcases Rock Opera, featuring incredible costumes inspired by
glamorous avant garde fashion with a musical soundtrack spanning
classic rock, opera and musical theater. In addition, 5-SKIES with
its technologically enhanced production features a virtual gaming
world, spectacular digital effects and acrobatics, intricate sets
and contemporary music for one of the cruise line's most visually
advanced shows ever.
- Take Five – First debuted on Sky Princess, Take Five
showcases vintage footage, iconic imagery and intimate
conversations that transport you to the heart of the jazz era.
Guests can enjoy nightly live jazz while sipping cocktail favorites
from Master Mixologist Rob Floyd and specialty gin cocktails
crafted exclusively for Take Five.
Enchanted Princess also offers signature Princess venues and
amenities including the Piazza, Lotus Spa, The Sanctuary, Movies
Under the Stars, Princess Live!, Vegas-Style Casino, The Shops of
Princess, Camp Discovery Youth & Teen Center and Discovery at
SEA programs.
For the latest Princess COVID-19 health protocols, please visit
https://www.princess.com/plan/cruise-with-confidence/cruise-health/covid-19-guest-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 http://www.princess.com/.
Editor's Note: Godmother images available here and broll
footage of Enchanted Princess available here.
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 Medallion device, 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
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