Princess Cruises Unveils 2019-2020 California Coast Sailings #Cruise

New Season Welcomes Royal Princess for her First Season and Provides Guests Unique West Coast Entertainment and Culinary Offerings

 The west coast's leading cruise line, Princess Cruises, returns to the region in 2019-2020 with itineraries visiting top destinations including Monterey, San Francisco, Santa Barbara and San Diego. Princess continues to provide guests new and enriching destination experiences featuring award-winning culinary and entertainment programming while sailing the west coast.

Highlights for the 2019-2020 season include the introduction of one of the line's newest ships to the California Coast, Royal Princess, for her first full season based in Los Angeles. Royal Princess will offer nine coastal departures including the Classic California Coast itinerary. Royal Princess itineraries offer guests a variety of More Ashore opportunities, allowing guests to spend more time in port , as well as the opportunity to enjoy evenings in San Francisco and San Diego.

"Bringing Royal Princess to the west coast for her first season is just one of the ways we are solidifying our commitment to providing our guests even more opportunity to sail the California coast," said Jan Swartz, president of Princess Cruises. "She joins a fantastic roster of ships sailing the region which are already offering guests some of our newest innovations including SHARE by Curtis Stone, The Salty Dog Gastropub, and entertainment experiences including the Voice of the Ocean."

As the only cruise line to sail year-round out of San Francisco, Princess offers Grand Princess sailing along the west coast once again in 2019. San Francisco departures for the season include a new five-day West Coast Getaway itinerary featuring a late night departure in San Diego, and a call to Ensenada, Mexico. The ship will also offer two variations of coastal sailings including the Classic California Coast itinerary featuring More Ashore late night calls in Los Angeles and San Diego, and the Pacific Northwest Coast itinerary featuring More Ashore late night calls in Seattle and Vancouver, Canada.

Star Princess will make her return to the west coast in 2019 featuring departures from Seattle and Vancouver. Itineraries include a seven-day Northern California Coast sailing from Seattle with late night calls in San Francisco and Victoria, Canada and a 10-day Coastal sailing from Vancouver with a late night call in Los Angeles and overnight stay in San Francisco.

Other west coast cruises offered in 2019 include six or seven-day Pacific Wine Country voyages between Los Angles and Vancouver aboard Royal Princess, Ruby Princess, Star Princess, and Island Princess. For those guests with less time to get away, Princess also offers shorter coastal sailings of less than five days on eight ships in the region.

Princess guests sailing onboard California Coast cruises will have an exclusive opportunity to get a behind the scenes glimpse into the Hollywood experience as part of the Encounters with Discovery at SEA program, featuring special celebrity speakers showcasing their work in the music and movie industry of Los Angeles. The experience includes an event hosted by celebrity presenters incorporating interactive media, live music, special performances, and hands-on workshops. The program aims to teach guests about the elements required to produce movies and music for the entertainment industry.

Additionally some speakers will be judges on 'The Voice of the Ocean," an onboard singing competition for guests that Princess features in partnership with the worldwide TV hit phenomenon. Princess Cruises continually adds guest stars to the Encounters with Discovery at SEA lineup in destinations around the globe throughout the year. Speaker details and additional information on the Encounters with Discovery at SEA program can be found here.

Princess has also developed enhanced shore excursion offerings in collaboration with Bill Esparza, noted author and leading expert on Latin American cuisine. Guests sailing the California coast are invited to sample local cuisine, specifically focused on the Latin American influence in California. Esparza has developed exclusive culinary shore excursions for Princess in Santa Barbara, San Diego, and Ensenada. In addition, Princess offers excursions to the California wine country, visiting local vineyards and winemakers throughout the region.

Princess Cruises is a recognized destination leader in the cruise industry, named "Best Cruise Line for Itineraries" numerous times by Recommend magazine. More details about California Coast offerings can be found at https://www.princess.com/learn/cruise-destinations/california-coastal-cruises/

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).

Princess Cruises Unveils 2019-2020 Mexico Voyages And Enhanced Onboard Offerings

Culinary and Entertainment Experiences Onboard and Ashore Greet Guests Sailing to Mexico

 Global destination leader Princess Cruises will bring the flavors and fun of Mexico in 2019 and 2020 with cruises to top ports of call and enhanced onboard culinary offerings, entertainment options and shore excursions. With more than 50 years of experience sailing the region, Princess Cruises brings guests to the best ports in Mexico including Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlán, and Cabo San Lucas.

Highlights for the 2019-2020 season include the introduction of one of the line's newest ships to Mexico, Royal Princess, for her first full season based in Los Angeles. Royal Princess will offer 27 total departures including seven-day Mexico itineraries, plus opportunities offering guests more time in port with an overnight in Cabo San Lucas on every 5-day Cabo San Lucas Getaway sailing.

As the only cruise line to sail year-round out of San Francisco, Princess also offers Grand Princess roundtrip 10-day Mexico itineraries in 2019. Star Princess will make her return to the west coast in 2019 as well, featuring 10-day Baja Peninsula & Sea of Cortez with roundtrip departures out of Los Angeles with an overnight in Cabo San Lucas.

"Sailing the waters of Mexico honors the heritage of Princess cruising, with our first voyage in 1965 to the Mexican Riviera," said Jan Swartz, Princess Cruises president. "Now, we provide guests more opportunities to experience the best of the region through culinary partnerships and immersive shore excursions, all while enjoying longer stays in port."

Developed in collaboration with Bill Esparza, noted author and leading expert on Latin American cuisine, the line's enhanced shore excursion offerings along the west coast take guests off the beaten path, on culinary adventures featuring the local flavors of the region. Esparza has developed culinary shore excursions for Princess in Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlán and Puerto Vallarta.

"Developing excursions for Princess guests presented a unique opportunity to provide exposure to local chefs and flavors from Latin America that can only be found on the west coast," said Esparza. "I wanted to present guests with new ingredients, off the beaten path experiences and personalities from around the region to provide the most authentic look into this part of the world."

Guests booking Mexico cruises will also be introduced to the flavors, colors and traditions of Mexico through onboard programming including live mariachi performances, an authentic Mexican buffet, culinary demonstration, margarita making demonstration, tequila tastings, local crafts and activities and a celebratory Mexican Fiesta event.

Princess Cruises is a recognized destination leader in the cruise industry, named "Best Cruise Line for Itineraries" numerous times by Recommend magazine. More details about offerings to Mexico can be found at http://www.princess.com/mexico/

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).

SOURCE Princess Cruises

Princess Cruises Announces 2019 Europe Season

A destination leader in Europe, recognized for offering the "Best Itineraries," Princess Cruises today announced its 2019 cruises and cruisetours, open for sale December 14, 2017.

Noteworthy itineraries for the 2019 season include Northern Europe, with the cruise line's return to Greenland on Pacific Princess, new departures out of Dublin on the popular British Isles itineraries aboard Crown Princess and the opportunity to search for the Northern Lights in Norway on Sapphire Princess, sailing the longest season ever out of London (Southampton), England.

All cruises also include the cruise line's exclusive and award-winning Local Connections program, bringing storytellers aboard to share their personal insights about upcoming ports, offering guests an insider's guide to their next destination.  

The 2019 season features five ships sailing to 130 destinations from the corners of the Mediterranean to the northernmost tip of Europe. Guests can choose from 85 unique itineraries on 211 cruise departures, visiting 37 countries, featuring 30 ports with longer time ashore, including five ports with overnight stays.

"Europe is a destination our guests want to come back to year after year," said Jan Swartz, Princess Cruises and Carnival Australia group president. "Our 2019 itineraries offer so many desired European destinations and experiences that will leave our guests inspired and changed by the local culture, food, landscape and charm of these iconic places."

Highlights of the 2019 Europe season include:

New Itineraries and Cruisetours

• Greenland & Iceland (with Optional Edinburgh Military Tattoo) 18-day voyage on Pacific Princess, roundtrip from London (Dover), calling to Greenland, Iceland, and Edinburgh (Rosyth) for the opportunity to see the world-famous Edinburgh Military Tattoo
• Search for the Northern Lights 12-day voyage on Sapphire Princess, roundtrip from London (Southampton), with an overnight in Alta and a late-night stay in Tromso, to enhance the chance of seeing one of Mother Nature's greatest wonders
• Scandinavia & Russia 11-day sailings from Helsinki (in addition to Copenhagen and Berlin (Warnemunde)
• British Isles 12-day cruises departing from Dublin (in addition to London (Southampton) and Paris/Normandy (Le Havre)
• Grand Mediterranean and Grand Western Mediterranean 11-day voyages on Emerald Princess, combinable for a 22-day Grand Mediterranean Collection voyage
• Spanish Passage & Panama Canal 29-day Adventure from Barcelona to Los Angeles on Emerald Princess
• Ireland, Scottish Highlands & Wales on 14-day cruises aboard Pacific Princess, with maiden calls to Portland (for Stonehenge), Portree (Isle of Skye), and Aberdeen

Northern Europe

• Scandinavia & Russia 11-day sailings from Copenhagen, Berlin (Warnemunde), or Helsinki on Ocean Medallion-enabled Regal Princess, featuring overnights in St. Petersburg and late evening stays in Berlin (Warnemunde)
• Scandinavia & Russia 14-day sailings from London (Southampton) on Sapphire Princess or from London (Dover) on Pacific Princess, featuring overnights in St. Petersburg
• British Isles 12-day sailings on Ocean Medallion-enabled Crown Princess, with round-trip departures from London (Southampton), Paris/Normandy (Le Havre), or Dublin
• Overnight stays in Dublin on select British Isles sailings, in addition to late departures from Belfast on every 12-day British Isles sailing
• Two opportunities on Pacific Princess and three opportunities on Crown Princess to see the Edinburgh Military Tattoo from either Greenock, Rosyth, or South Queensferry
• Round-trip London (Dover) sailings on Pacific Princess, visiting a variety of boutique Northern Europe destinations, including Greenland, Iceland, Norway, the Shetland Islands, and the Faroe Islands
• Additional opportunity to visit Greenland on a 16-day Greenland & Canada voyage on Ocean Medallion-enabled Caribbean Princess, roundtrip New York

Mediterranean

• Emerald Princess offers 58 sailings in the Mediterranean, ranging from seven to 22 days and departing from Barcelona, Rome (Civitavecchia), and Athens (Piraeus)
• More Ashore late-night stay in Chania (Crete) and Mykonos on every seven-day Mediterranean & Aegean and late-night stay in Barcelona and Genoa on every seven-day Mediterranean on Emerald Princess
• Two unique 14-day itineraries from London (Southampton) to the Western Mediterranean on Sapphire Princess
• Pacific Princess 11- to 28-day voyages, visiting a variety of destinations throughout the Mediterranean such as Croatia, Greece, Malta, and Corsica, with overnight stays in Venice on all 12-day voyages between Rome (Civitavecchia) and Venice
• European Explorer 10-day sailings between Rome (Civitavecchia) and London (Southampton) on Sapphire Princess, combinable with the 27-day Mediterranean & Southeast Asia voyages between Rome (Civitavecchia) and Singapore for an epic 37-day Indian Ocean & Europe Grand Adventure
• Opportunity to visit one of the newly inscribed UNESCO World Heritage Sites of 2017, the "Venetian Works of Defence between the 16th and 17th Centuries: Stato da Terra – Western Stato da Mar," which include the Fort of St. Nikola in Sibenik and the Fortified City of Kotor

Europe CruisetoursTo further enhance guests' European vacation, Princess Cruises is pleased to offer four unique cruisetours to choose from in 2019: 

• NEW - Highlights of Spain: Offered with the seven-day Mediterranean or 11-day Grand Western Mediterranean voyages from Barcelona, visiting Madrid, Valencia, Toledo and featuring the sights and tastes of Spain
• Ring of Kerry: offered with the 12-day British Isles cruise, includes a traditional Ceili dinner and highlights the Cliffs of Moher, Killarney and Cork
• Classic Italy: visit Venice, Florence and Rome's greatest sights: Venice's St. Mark's Square and Doge's Palace, Rome's Coliseum and Vatican museums, the Duomo and Michelangelo's sculpture of David in Florence. All sights are offered with the seven-day Mediterranean & Aegean cruise or the 11-day Grand Central Mediterranean cruise 
• Imperial Treasures: brings guests to Budapest, Vienna, Prague and Berlin for a memorable introduction to these historic European cities and is offered with the 11-day Scandinavia & Russia cruise.

Captain's Circle Savings and Early Booking DepositAs new benefit under the Princess Cruises Captain's Circle loyalty program, guests who have reached Elite status will have the opportunity to secure their booking a day earlier than the general public, which goes on sale December 14, 2017. A reduced deposit of 10 percent is available for bookings made by August 31, 2018.  

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.

Carnival To Launch First Of Three New Cruise Ships In 2017

Carnival Corporation & plc recently launched the Seabourn Encore, the first of three new ships that will enter service in 2017 across three of its 10 global cruise brands. Carnival Corporation will also launch Majestic Princess from Princess Cruises in April, which will be the world’s first cruise ship built specifically for the Chinese market, and its Germany-based AIDA Cruises brand in July will launch AIDAperla, one of the world’s most environmentally friendly and technologically advanced ships.

Following the launch of Seabourn Encore, the upcoming 2017 additions of Majestic Princess and AIDAperla are part of the 17 ships scheduled for delivery for Carnival Corporation and its brands through 2022, creating measured capacity growth over time that enables the company’s global fleet to meet accelerating demand for cruise vacations in every region of the world.

“On the heels of launching three new ships in 2016, it is exciting to have three more new ships join our fleet in 2017 as we re-invest on multiple fronts to continue raising the bar in providing our guests with a great vacation experience at an exceptional value,” said Roger Frizzell, chief communications officer for Carnival Corporation.

Added Frizzell: “Introducing new ships is part of our long-term strategy to build state-of-the-art vessels that are highly efficient to operate while creating excitement and demand among consumers. Of course, as stunning and beautiful as our new and existing ships are, what matters even more is the passionate focus of our 120,000 employees on providing our guests with extraordinary experiences to over 700 ports around the world that land-based vacations simply cannot match. All in all, it is rewarding to see more and more consumers recognizing that cruising is the world’s best vacation and vacation value.”

The three new ships scheduled to join Carnival Corporation’s fleet include:

Seabourn: Seabourn Encore – Official launch date of January 2017

Seabourn Encore, the fourth all-suite ship in Seabourn’s fleet, was launched Jan. 7 at a festive evening ceremony pier side at Marina Bay Cruise Center in Singapore, a key Asian shipping hub and popular homeport in southeast Asia for Carnival Corporation cruise ships. The launch featured international recording artist and world’s best-selling soprano Sarah Brightman presiding over the naming ceremony as godmother of the new 600-guest ship.

The vessel was designed by hospitality design icon Adam D. Tihany and features contemporary interiors and modern design elements and innovations consistent with the line’s reputation for understated elegance. Tihany is also designing a second ship, Seabourn Ovation, which is currently under construction and scheduled to launch in spring 2018.

Seabourn Encore will expand and build on the line’s award-winning Odyssey-class ships, which revolutionized ultra-luxury cruising with enhanced accommodations and innovative amenities when they were introduced between 2009 and 2011. The 40,350-gross ton ship is configured with one additional deck, expanded public areas and a private veranda for every suite.

Seabourn Encore will maintain the line’s high ratio of space per guest, enabling highly personalized service by its exceptional crew.
The new vessel continues Seabourn’s reputation as the world’s finest ultra-luxury cruise line. Seabourn has been named the “World’s Best Small-Ship Cruise Line” by readers of both Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler magazines. Cruise Critic named Seabourn “Best for Luxury,” and numerous other publications have recognized the brand for its luxurious accommodations, extraordinary level of service, exceptional dining and unrivaled spa facilities.

Princess Cruises: Majestic Princess – Official launch date of April 2017

Majestic Princess will be the world’s first cruise ship built specifically for the Chinese market, where Carnival Corporation, led by Princess Cruises and Italy-based Costa Cruises, maintains industry leadership in a market expected to eventually become the world’s largest cruising region. The 143,000-ton vessel, with capacity for 3,560 guests based on double occupancy, will showcase the exclusive Princess Class experience enhanced with features designed specifically for Chinese travelers.

Majestic Princess will also offer the international flavor of cruising with Princess Cruises, drawn from the brand’s award-winning expertise as the world’s leader in premium destination cruising.
Majestic Princess will be the only cruise ship that offers two specialty dinner menus designed by Michelin star chefs at sea in China.

One offering is Harmony, created in partnership with Richard Chen, former chef of Wing Lei – the first Chinese restaurant in North America awarded a Michelin star. Harmony will feature haute Chinese cuisine paired with pristine ocean views and modern décor, serving Chen’s interpretation of classic Cantonese dishes. The second Michelin star dining experience will be “La Mer – A French Bistro” from three-Michelin star chef Emmanuel Renaut.

The ship will also offer Princess’ signature Movies Under the Stars, with the largest outdoor screen at sea, and the exciting Princess Water Color Fantasy fountain and light show.

Guests will also experience the signature SeaWalk, the industry’s first glass-floor walkway at sea, and SeaView Bar featuring “flair” bartending with the best views at sea.

The Piazza Atrium, the central focal point of the ship, features live entertainment throughout the day and evening. It is a grand spectacle surrounded by The Shops of Princess, nearly 1,100 square meters of luxury boutiques, which include designer brand shops from Cartier, Bvlgari and Chopard and leather goods from Burberry and Gucci, to name a few.

Accommodations will be configured to appeal to families and multigenerational travelers, and all outside staterooms will have private balconies.

AIDA Cruises: AIDAperla – Official launch date of July 2017

AIDAperla is the 12th and second of a new-generation vessel in the fleet for AIDA Cruises, the most recognized cruise brand in Germany and one of the country’s fastest-growing and most successful tourism businesses that has pioneered the “green cruising” concept. At 124,500 tons with 1,643 cabins, AIDAperla will be among the world’s most technologically advanced and environmentally friendly cruise ships.

AIDAperla will – like its sister ship AIDAprima — feature the revolutionary hull design that significantly enhances energy efficiency. It will also use the Mitsubishi Air Lubrication System (MALS), which was a first in the cruise industry on AIDAprima. This modern technology enables the ships to glide on a cushion of air, further reducing fuel consumption.

The ship will also feature AIDA’s Spray Bar, an exclusive, all-white champagne lounge, which is spread across two decks and operated via partnership with Moët & Chandon.

More New Ships to Join Fleet in 2018

In 2018, Carnival Corporation plans to launch three new ships from Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line and Seabourn. The Carnival Horizon, sister ship of the Carnival Vista, from Carnival Cruise Line is scheduled for delivery in March 2018; the Seabourn Ovation from Seabourn is scheduled for delivery in spring 2018; and ms Nieuw Statendam, sister ship of ms Koningsdam, from Holland America Line is scheduled for delivery in November 2018.

Princess Cruises To Debut Ocean Medallion Class – Offering The Next Wave Of Vacation Travel

First Carnival Corporation Brand to Provide Elevated Experience Personalization, Customization 

and Simplicity

 Princess Cruises, a long-time innovator of cruise industry products, will be the first Carnival Corporation

 brand to feature the Ocean Medallion™, a wearable device powered by a first-of-its-kind interactive 

technology platform within the O·C·E·A·N, One Cruise Experience Access Network. The Ocean Medallion

 enables a new level of personalization that delivers an enhanced guest experience previously not 

available in the global vacation industry.

Carnival Corporation CEO Arnold Donald unveiled the Ocean Medallion today during his opening

 keynote at CES 2017, the world's largest consumer technology trade show. The Ocean Medallion

 is the only accessory needed to elevate the guest experience on cruises. Ocean Medallion Class™

 will be available November 13, 2017, onboard Regal Princess, followed by Royal Princess and 

Caribbean Princess in early 2018.

"We are in the business of providing our guests incredible vacation experiences that create memories

 that they will cherish for a lifetime," said Jan Swartz, president, Princess Cruises.  "Ocean Medallion Class

 will deliver an elevated cruise vacation experience by connecting people, places and cultures from 

around the world in a more profound way. The service Princess guests have always loved will be amplified

 by the Ocean Medallion."

Medallion Class makes Ocean Vacations more personal, immersive, simple and seamless than previously

 considered possible. At the heart of this personalized experience is the Ocean Medallion, which enables 

endless vacation possibilities. The Ocean Medallion has no discernible technology – no on-off switch, no

 charging, no menu to navigate – and can be worn as a pendant on a wristband in a clip or simply placed

 in a pocket to reveal enhanced services and personalized experiences without guests having to push a

 button or take any action. The pre-cruise engage will allow guests to provide preferences that detail

 their wants, needs and desires so that their onboard experience can be personalized. 

Pairing with the Ocean Medallion is the Ocean Compass™ (for both guests and crew). The Ocean Compass

 is a personal digital experience concierge accessible by all guests using interactive displays throughout the

 ship, on stateroom TVs or via guests' own mobile devices.  For example, guests can find their way to

 venues around the ship; make reservations at the Lotus Spa, specialty dining restaurant and shore

 excursions; arrange celebrations; view photographs; learn about the destinations they will visit and 

activities at each port of call and more. The Ocean Compass via Ocean Concierge will invite guests to

 experiences based on their individual needs, wants and desires.

Loyal Princess cruisers and potential future cruisers collectively feel having an exceptional vacation

 occurs when guests' vacation time is spent doing more of what they love. With Ocean Medallion

 Class on Princess Cruises, there is endless possibility for personalized attention and the ability to

 truly relax knowing everything will be handled. Some of the initial service innovations include:

• Ocean Ready: The Ocean Medallion expedites embarkation as required information is added
•  to the guest profile at home.
• Stateroom Access: The Ocean Medallion will also unlock a guest's stateroom door – replacing
•  the key card and its sign and sail functions.
• HERE and NOW™: Guests can place dining orders and have them delivered to their
•  current location. For example, by using the Ocean Compass guests can order select
•  food and beverages from a lounge chair and not miss a moment of Movies Under The Stars.
•  While Stargazing with Discovery at Sea™ on the top deck, parents can order and surprise the
•  kids with hot chocolate without interrupting a moment of the family fun.
• THERE and THEN™: Guests can place a beverage order and have it delivered to where
•  they plan to be at a designated time.  For example, guests wanting to enjoy a glass of wine
•  at the theater can place an order prior to the show and it will be delivered to them at their seat.
• Crew at Your Service: With the OCEAN Medallion, from the moment you embark, your
•  experiences will be curated in alignment with your preferences allowing the crew to assist
•  at all times. For example, a room attendant or bartender will have the ability to assist a
•  guest with booking Lotus Spa services or specialty dining reservations.
• Ocean Navigate: Accessed through the Ocean Compass, guests can learn the whereabouts
•  of their family as they enjoy activities throughout the ship and be guided seamlessly in finding
•  their way around the ship. Friends and family will also be able to easily communicate with each
•  other through seamless messaging service.
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More announcements surrounding innovations and enhancements from Medallion Class Ocean

 Vacations will be announced in the months leading up to the first sailing on Regal Princess.

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 princess.com.

About Princess Cruises:One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is a global cruise line and tour company

 operating a fleet of 18 modern cruise ships renowned for their innovative design and wide array of

 choices in dining, entertainment and amenities, all provided with the experience of exceptional

 customer service. A recognized leader in worldwide cruising, Princess carries 2.0 million guests

 each year to more than 360 destinations around the globe on more than 150 itineraries ranging in

 length from three to 114 days. The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE:CUK).

About O·C·E·A·N:From sailing to and exploring exotic places to being immersed in authentic cultures with family and

 friends, cruising has always appealed to people who value the travel experience. Now, with 

O·C·E·A·N — One Cruise Experience Access Network™ -- Carnival Corporationis helping

 them transform those experiences into a way of life. Carnival Corporation's new experiential media

 content portfolio features a range of inspirational family- and travel-related TV shows that highlight 

the great destinations, exciting adventures, authentic cultures and cuisine, and beautiful vistas that

 make cruise vacations the fastest growing segment of the vacation sector. Ocean Medallion Class

 is the pinnacle of Ocean Experiences. Ocean Medallion Class leverages Carnival Corporation's

 revolutionary Ocean Medallion™ and Ocean Compass™ to deliver personalization on a level never

 before considered possible. Based on a strategy to make vacations more simple, personal,

 immersive and authentic.

Princess Cruises Presents Majestic Princess, The Newest And Most Luxurious Ship In Its Global Fleet.

Designs and Key Features Unveiled

 For Newest Ship in the Growing Fleet

Princess Cruises today unveiled

 designs and announced key features of Majestic Princess, the

 newest and most luxurious ship in

 the global fleet. Departing April 4,

 Majestic Princess will sail on her

 inaugural voyage, a five-day Adriatic

 Sea cruise roundtrip from Rome with

 stops in Kotor and Corfu.

Following her maiden cruise, Majestic

 Princess will tour Europe, offering

 guests a chance to experience

 the ship on 7, 14, 21 and 28 day cruises departing from Rome, Barcelona or Athens. A repositioning

 voyage will depart Barcelona on May 14, 2017, visiting Dubai and Singapore before arriving in

 Shanghai, her new home. Majestic Princess will begin her first cruise from its home-port in Shanghai 

on July 11, 2017, carrying 3,560 guests to a variety of destinations in Japan and Korea.

"Over the past 50 years, we have developed a mastery of global travel, delivering a truly international

 cruise vacation experience to our guests," said Jan Swartz, Princess Cruises president. "With the debut

 of Majestic Princess, first in Europe and then in China, we invite guests to indulge in a world-class

 experience that allows them to completely relax, unwind and ultimately 'come back new.'"

Majestic Princess, a sister cruise ship to Regal Princess and Royal Princess, will offer its guests

 a variety of enticing features and experiences, including:

Global Cuisine – Exceptional culinary offerings are a pillar of the Princess guest experience, designed

 and executed by masterfully trained chefs from France, Italy, the United States, Australia, China and

 Japan, among others. They create memorable dining experiences inspired by the more than 360 

exotic ports of call visited by the line annually. This is why Princess Cruises has been named "Best 

Cruise Line for Food Lovers" by Food & Wine Magazine.

Popular culinary offerings from sister ships Royal Princess and Regal Princess will be aboard Majestic

 Princess including:

• The exclusive Chef's Table Lumiere, a unique and engaging dining experience personally
•  hosted by our Princess Executive Chef which includes a private galley tour and a multicourse
•  dinner served at a grand custom-designed table where guests are surrounded by a glimmering
•  curtain of light.
• The award-winning Crown Grill & Bar, an American steakhouse, preparing top-quality cuts of
•  beef, chops and seafood in an open-kitchen served in a classically elegant restaurant setting.
• Alfredo's, named after Princess Cruises' award-winning Master Chef Alfredo Marzi, offers a
•  selection of classic Italian and signature Neapolitan-style pizzas (voted "Best Pizza at Sea"),
•  along with baked pasta dishes and specialty appetizers and desserts.

Two new specialty restaurants will be introduced onboard Majestic Princess. They include:

• Harmony, created in partnership with Chef Richard Chen formerly of Wynn Las Vegas "Wing
•  Lei" (the first Chinese restaurant in North America awarded a Michelin star). Harmony will
•  feature haute Chinese cuisine paired with pristine ocean views and modern décor, serving
•  Chef Chen's interpretation of classic Cantonese dishes.
• Le Bistrot, located in the lively atrium, offers casual French home-style dining with a modern
•  twist. Harkening back to an authentic Parisian bistrot, guests will enjoy traditional Escargots
•  Casseroles, Braised Ox Tongue and Mushroom Ragout, along with baquettes, tartines,
•  tourtes and French Patisseries.

To top it off, there will also be a wide selection of all-day gastronomy in the World Fresh Marketplace

 (Horizon Court buffet on other ships), where guests can taste flavors from diverse food stations

 around the world ranging from Mediterranean dishes, a pasta specialty counter, colorful farmer's

 market salads and fresh fruits and a new "East Meets West" street food specialty counter. The

 Bakery inside the World Fresh Marketplace will serve Western, European and Asian pastries and

 Danishes.

Modern & Stylish Cruise Ship Design – Influenced by fashion, art and history, the interior designs

 of Majestic Princess present a sophisticated and stylish visual experience representative of traveling

 the world. Exquisite designs use metal, glass and inlaid wood through-out to welcome guests who 

appreciate the elegance and glamour of premium cruising. European marble, mosaic tile floors,

 polished woods and sumptuous fabrics are featured onboard the ship. Plush custom-designed

 carpets in the guest corridors feature floral motifs that represent an Asian-inspired beauty and

 grace. Hand tufted area rugs also mirror floral motifs located at the entrances to the main dining rooms.

Modern & Stylish Stateroom Design – More than 80 percent of Majestic Princess' staterooms include

 a private balcony. All staterooms feature the new Princess Luxury bed, featuring a custom-made

 mattress developed by Dr. Michael Breus, the board-certified sleep expert recognized as "The Sleep

 Doctor." The bed also includes luxury linens designed by Candice Olson, the Canadian design-star

 of the hit HGTV shows "Candice Tells All" and "Divine Design." The superb bedding system is

 exclusively designed for the Princess SLEEP program.

World-Class Entertainment – The first two shows to be seen on Majestic Princess will be "Fiera"

 and "Fantastic Journey" both have been met with enthusiastic acclaim by international audiences

 across the Princess fleet.  These musical shows feature a world-class cast of singers and dancers

 along with some of the most elaborate production numbers, costumes and advanced multimedia

 stage technology ever produced at sea.  It also features Movies Under the Stars on the largest

 outdoor screen at sea, as well as Water Color Fantasy, a cruise industry first presenting a dazzling

 water and light show at sea.

Onboard Experience – Onboard Majestic Princess, guests will also experience the signature SeaWalk,

 the industry's first glass floor walkway at sea, and SeaView Bar featuring "flair" bartending with the

 best views at sea.  The Piazza Atrium, the central focal point of the ship features live entertainment

 throughout the day and evening.  It is a grand spectacle surrounded by The Shops of Princess,

 nearly 1,100 square meters of luxury boutiques which include designer brand shops from Cartier,

 Bvlgari and Chopard, leather goods from Burberry and Gucci, along with watches by these luxury

 brands as well as Montblanc, Longines, Rado and Tissot to name a few. 

Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel

 consultant, 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 a global cruise line and tour company

 operating a fleet of 17 modern cruise ships renowned for their innovative design and wide array of

 choices in dining, entertainment and amenities, all provided with the experience of exceptional

 customer service. A recognized leader in worldwide cruising, Princess carries 1.7 million guests

 each year to more than 360 destinations around the globe on more than 150 itineraries ranging

 in length from three to 111 days. The company is part of Carnival

 Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE:CUK).

Princess Cruises Partners With Celebrity Chef Curtis Stone

Restaurateur and television personality Chef Curtis Stone

Princess Cruises today announced a new exclusive partnership with esteemed restaurateur and television personality Chef Curtis Stone. This collaboration will serve up new culinary offerings designed by Chef Stone, dedicated to fresh flavorful cuisine, ultimately creating memorable experiences as guests travel the world.

Internationally known, Chef Stone began his cooking career at the age of 18 in his homeland of Australia and later honed his skills at Michelin-starred restaurants in London. He has appeared on a number of top-rated cooking programs, most recently starring as a mentor on Food Network's All-Star Academy and is host of the Network's brand-new show Beach Eats (premiering August 12). His first solo restaurant, Maude, opened to rave reviews in Beverly Hills, CA. in 2014 from respected outlets such as Time, Travel +Leisure, Eater LA, Los Angeles Magazine, Angeleno and more. Curtis is also a New York Times bestselling author, having written six cookbooks, his most recent Good Food, Good Life.

Guests will be invited to enjoy three special offerings developed by Chef Stone, available only on a Princess cruise vacation, including:

• "Crafted by Curtis" menu items available in the main dining room across the entire fleet

• A new specialty restaurant concept and menu designed by Chef Stone

• A special Chef's Table by Curtis Stone experience

This new partnership adds to the cruise line's "come back new" brand promise, designed to elevate the onboard guest experience. "Crafted by Curtis" menu items offered in the main dining rooms will debut aboard Golden Princess in the fall and roll out fleet-wide through the end of 2015. Chef Stone's first restaurant at sea will debut in December aboard Emerald Princess, sailing from Ft. Lauderdale to the Caribbean and Ruby Princess, sailing from Los Angeles on cruises to Hawaii and Mexico. The rollout will continue on Coral Princess cruising the Panama Canal and then Sun Princess, which will bring Chef Stone's restaurant to his home country, Australia. Curtis Stone's Chef's Table experience will debut across the fleet beginning in early 2016.

"We take tremendous pride in preparing and serving our guests freshly made dishes served with passion and care," said Jan Swartz, Princess Cruises president. "This is an exciting step for Princess and sure to delight our guests since Chef Stone also believes that great meals bring people together to create lifelong memories, much like travel."
She added, "This partnership will appeal to Princess guests around the world and most certainly to those enjoying Australia-based cruises since Chef Stone hails from Oz and is incredibly popular in his homeland."

"Just the word 'cruise' puts me in my favorite mood – relaxed. Princess Cruises is known for visiting great worldwide destinations - I'm set on bringing a new culinary experience to the sea to enhance and complete a cruise vacation," said Chef Curtis Stone. "Since I travel often, I know that discovering delicious food and sharing a great meal can create some of the most memorable moments and I've designed my restaurants with this in mind. It's important to me that guests have the experience that I would want and food that I'd be thrilled to eat myself, at sea or anywhere else in the world," added Stone.