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The Princess
Experience |
From its modest beginnings in 1965
with a single ship cruising to Mexico, Princess has grown to become one of the premiere
cruise lines in the world. Today, its fleet carries more than a million passengers each
year to more worldwide destinations than any other major line.
Considered one of the most recognized cruise lines in the world, Princess Cruises was
catapulted to stardom in 1977 when Pacific Princess was cast in a starring role on a new
television show called "The Love Boat." The weekly series, which introduced
millions of viewers to the still-new concept of a sea-going vacation, was an instant hit
and both the company name and its seawitch logo have remained synonymous with cruising
ever since.
Princess’ modern fleet has grown considerably in recent years to include Caribbean
Princess (2004), Coral Princess (2003), Crown Princess (2006), Dawn Princess (1997),
Diamond Princess (2004), Golden Princess (2001), Grand Princess (1998), Island Princess
(2003), Pacific Princess (1999), Regal Princess (1991), Sapphire Princess (2004), Sea
Princess (1998), Star Princess (2002), Sun Princess (1995) and Tahitian Princess (1999).
Three additional ships will join Princess’ fleet by 2008, making it one of the most
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| Innovation in
Passenger Choices |
Building on past success, Princess
is continually evolving to meet the needs of the today’s vacationer. In the mid-1990s
the company pioneered the concept of putting passengers in control of their own cruise
experience with the introduction of its Sun-class ships. These revolutionary vessels gave
passengers the freedom to choose from a wide range of flexible onboard facilities,
amenities and services in order to create a personal vacation experience that takes the
regimentation out of the cruise experience and suits each passenger’s own needs and
preferences.
Today, the line’s emphasis on choice is apparent across the fleet, with each vessel
offering its own unique version of a host of multiple dining options and locations;
flexible and varied entertainment selections; renowned customer service; and a full
complement of onboard activities including a variety of ScholarShip@Sea enrichment classes
featuring computer training, ceramics, culinary arts, finance and photography. Some
vessels even sport a giant Times Square-style "Movies Under the Stars" LED
screen showing poolside movies and concerts. Often imitated but never duplicated, the
Princess concept of cruise vacation customization has since been adopted as the touchstone
of new ship design for the entire cruise industry.  
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| Affordable Luxury
and an Abundance of Balconies |
In addition to incorporating a wide range of
choices, vessels in the Princess fleet are specifically designed to provide the ultimate
in affordable luxury, with an emphasis on "big ship choice with small ship
feel." No matter the size of the ship, public spaces are designed to feel intimate
and are decorated in a contemporary style, allowing passengers to enjoy themselves in an
informal, relaxed onboard atmosphere that mirrors today’s lifestyles.
The company has also long been the leader in building ships specifically designed to
accommodate an extensive number of the most sought-after shipboard luxury -- the private
balcony. In the mid-1980s Princess pioneered the concept of the affordable veranda, once
an exclusive feature incorporated in only the most expensive suites. Today, Princess’
fleet offers one of the highest percentages of balcony cabins in the industry, across all
cabin categories.
The physical design and décor of the ships, coupled with Princess’ hallmark service
excellence, creates an onboard atmosphere of relaxed luxury in which passengers can enjoy
their perfect vacation experience.
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Worldwide
Destinations |
Princess’ philosophy of choice
is also reflected in its sailing schedule. Offering voyages to more worldwide cruise
destinations than any other major line, Princess has nearly 100 itineraries ranging from
seven to 102 days. The line sails to all seven continents and calls at approximately 280
ports around the world. Princess passengers can enhance their cruise experience through
the Adventures Ashore® program featuring more than 2,000 in-port excursions worldwide,
and the company’s expanding cruisetour offerings enable passengers to combine their
cruise with a full land tour. Destinations include the Caribbean, Alaska, Panama Canal,
Europe, Mexican Riviera, South America, Australia/New Zealand, South Pacific, Hawaii,
Tahiti/French Polynesia, Asia, India, Africa, Canada/New England, Antarctica and world
cruises.
Having led the way in Gulf of Alaska cruising, Princess maintains a strong presence in
Alaska. Through its Seattle-based Princess Tours division, the company operates a wide
variety of spectacular land and sea experiences in the majestic "Land of the Midnight
Sun." The largest cruise and tour operator in the state, Princess operates as many as
eight cruise ships, five riverside wilderness lodges, luxury Princess Rail domed rail
cars, and a fleet of deluxe motor coaches; allowing cruise passengers to connect
seamlessly to a landside tour and experience several distinctly unique facets of the
Alaska wilderness in a single trip.
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| Romance at Sea
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As befits the cruise line that
starred in "The Love Boat," Princess continues to emphasize romance with a
variety of special onboard features designed to help couples celebrate their love.
Princess was the first " and is still currently the only " major North American
cruise line on which passengers can be wed at sea by the ship’s captain. In addition,
the line regularly hosts vow renewal ceremonies, anniversaries and even dramatic marriage
proposals with the unique "Engagement Under the Stars" program for passengers
who want to "pop the question" on the ship’s 300-square-foot LED Movies
Under the Stars screen. Special room service packages help passengers enjoy time alone
together with all the ingredients for a romantic evening.
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