I wanted to pass on some fun information I have just heard. Now through July 24 Princess Cruises is offering a free upgrade to a balcony stateroom. This means that on select cruises vacations you can have balcony staterooms at the same price as oceanview staterooms. Why not treat yourself. Departure ports include locations in … Read more
On June 13, in Southampton, UK, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge christened the new ship Royal Princess as she smashed a bottle of Mo├½t & Chandon champagne against it’s hull and pronounced, “I name this ship Royal Princess. May God bless her and all who sail in her.” Alan Buckelew, Princess Cruises president … Read more
Here’s an update on what to expect from the latest Royal Caribbean ships: Princess’s new ship, the Royal Princess (premiering next month) will be offering Canada/New England cruises from New York commencing in the fall of 2014. Four seven-day itineraries will be offered on the ship (the largest to sail the route); they will be … Read more
Last week, I did some posts about Princess’s new ship, the Royal Princess. The ship sounds fantastic, so out of curiosity, I did some pricing on her voyages, and set a $3000 per person budget to see what was offered. Here’s what I found out. This summer, the Royal Princess is doing 12-day Mediterranean sailings … Read more
The Royal Princess’s 2013 maiden season includes cruises on the Grand Mediterranean itinerary this summer, followed by Eastern Caribbean cruises in the fall. And while on board, passengers will experience a wealth of culture and entertainment options. Here’s information from the line on what to expect: 1. Four Brand-New Original Production Shows – The Princess … Read more
The 3,600-passenger Royal Princess is debuting this June, and has a myriad of food and drink options available to its visitors. Here are some highlights straight from Princess Cruise Lines: 1. Tea Tower with Sommelier and 250 Blends – Featuring a tea sommelier and a choice of 250 blends, tea lovers will revel in Royal … Read more
The new ships coming out this year have some new and interesting features, and the Royal Princess, debuting in June, is no exception. There’s lots of information available from the line, so today I’ll provide you with what they’re telling us about the new ship’s accommodations and technology: 1. Princess’ Greenest Ship – Royal Princess … Read more
Since I just made a post about all the wonderful things that Princess is doing on their ships for the holiday season, I would certainly be remiss if I didn’t pass along the fact that they are also running a fantastic holiday cruise sale. This new “Season of Savings” sale is on cruises that runs … Read more
Because I have so enjoyed the holidays I have spent at sea, I always like to pass along updates and information from the lines themselves about what they are doing to celebrate the season. I do think this is a wonderful time of year to spend on a cruise with friends and family. I recently … Read more
Thinking of a holiday cruise? Princess Cruises goes above and beyond for their holiday cruise celebrations, including “snow flurries” in their ship’s multi-storied atriums, holiday d├®cor (including a Christmas tree mounted to the mast), and strolling carolers. The holiday spirit is carried on through the ship with gingerbread house-building competitions, holiday card making, turkey-carving demonstrations … Read more