Crown Princess has arrived in Southampton to begin her spring and summer season in the UK sailing around the British Isles on a series of 12-night voyages. From July 24, Crown Princess will feature Ocean Medallion technology, the first UK-based ship to do so. The device is the same size…
Read More Keep ReadingRoyal Caribbean officially took delivery of the 26th ship in its fleet, Spectrum of the Seas, in a ceremony held today in Bremerhaven, Germany. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Chairman and CEO Richard D. Fain and President and CEO of Royal Caribbean International Michael Bayley received the new ship from Meyer Werft Yard’s Managing…
Read More Keep ReadingPrincess Cruises yesterday signed the paperwork for two brand-new cruise ships, to be built by Italian shipyard, Fincantieri. Largest ships ever built for the line The two new ships, slated to hold over 4,000 passengers each, are scheduled for delivery in late 2023 and Spring 2025, and, in a first for…
Read More Keep ReadingPrincess Cruises has released images of its recently-announced interactive top-deck area, The Reef Family Splash Zone, which will open on Caribbean Princess ship. The enhancements will be available from June as the ship sails the Caribbean. The Reef comprises areas including: A water playground with a splash pool, assorted jets…
Read More Keep ReadingFrench speciality restaurant ‘La Mer’ will be introduced on Princess Cruises two newest ships, Sky Princess and Enchanted Princess. The restaurant was first opened on Majestic Princess in 2017. La Mer La Mer is the creation of three Michelin-starred chef, Emmanuel Renaut. Renaut is the owner and executive chef of…
Read More Keep ReadingThe celebrity speaker line-up for Princess Cruises’ UK-based ship, Sapphire Princess, as it sails from Southampton during spring and summer 2019 has been announced. The line-up includes household names from across the world of entertainment, politics and sport. This is the third year Princess has hosted a speaker programme on…
Read More Keep ReadingPrincess Cruises has revealed that on their UK-based ship, Sapphire Princess, they will broadcast a range of major sporting events. Sapphire Princess will sail a series of voyages from Southampton to the Mediterranean, northern Europe and Canada & New England between April and October. Sporting events being shown include: Premier League…
Read More Keep ReadingA new family-friendly, interactive top-deck area, The Reef Family Splash Zone, will open on Princess Cruises’ Caribbean Princess. The enhancements will be available from June as the ship sails the Caribbean. Family Friendly Deck Areas The Reef will comprise: A water playground with a splash pool, assorted sprays and showers,…
Read More Keep ReadingNew Alaska-based shore excursions and themed onboard activities will mark Princess Cruises 50th year sailing to Alaska. Seven Princess ships will sail in Alaska from May to September this year, the largest deployment in the line’s history. The shore excursions will offer guests more opportunities to experience Alaska first-hand. They…
Read More Keep ReadingRoyal Caribbean has revealed plans to install the world’s longest waterslide at sea on Navigator of the Seas. Longest Waterslide at Sea The Blaster, an 800 foot aqua-coaster, will propel a two-person raft through more than 800 feet of hills, drops and straightaways including a section that extends over the side…
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