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
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
Princess has put a lot of thought into the “sports zone” on their newest ship, the Royal Princess, set for her maiden voyage in early summer 2013. She will feature a multi-sports area atop the ship that has been christened “Sports Central”, and will feature ping pong, croquet, volleyball, basketball, tennis, and batting cage. This … Read more