SANTA CLARITA, Calif.,
Nov. 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The
2018 Canada & New England cruise season offered by Princess
Cruises showcases the fall foliage to iconic destinations along the
east coast and offers the largest deployment ever with two of the
cruise line's newest ships – Regal Princess and Royal Princess.
The 3,560-guest Regal Princess and Royal Princess, sailing for
the first time together departing from New York and Quebec, offer 10 cruise departures on four
unique itineraries, visiting 12 destinations in New England and
Canada.
"We're excited to bring two of our newest ships to Canada & New England in 2018, so that more
guests can enjoy the gorgeous fall foliage and famed destinations
and landmarks in this region," said Jan
Swartz, Princess Cruises president.
All 2018 Canada/New England cruises are open for sale on
December 1. Highlights include:
- Royal Princess makes her maiden 10- to 11-day voyages
out of Quebec and New York featuring overnight stays in
Quebec on every voyage. These
cruises visit Newport,
Boston, Portland, Saint
John (for the Bay of Fundy), Halifax, Sydney (Cape Breton
Island), Charlottetown
(Prince Edward Island) and
Quebec. The 11-day cruises include
an overnight stay in Boston.
Cruises depart Sept. 25; Oct. 5 and 16.
- In addition, Royal Princess offers a 14-day Canada & Colonial America cruise from
Quebec to Ft. Lauderdale featuring
calls in Port Saguenay (scenic cruising of the Saguenay River),
Sydney (Cape Breton Island), Halifax, Saint
John (for the Bay of Fundy), Bar
Harbor (for Acadia National
Park), Boston, Newport, New York and Norfolk (for Williamsburg and Jamestown). This cruise departs on
Oct. 26.
- Regal Princess sails on seven-day cruises roundtrip from
New York, visiting Newport, Boston, Bar
Harbor (for Acadia National
Park), Saint John (for the
Bay of Fundy) and Halifax. Cruises
depart Sept. 22, 29; Oct. 6, 13 and 20.
- A five-day Canadian Atlantic Provinces Getaway out of
New York is also being offered
aboard Regal Princess, visiting Saint
John (for the Bay of Fundy) and Halifax. This voyage departs on Oct. 27.
To further enhance guests' cruise vacations, Princess Cruises is
pleased to offer a choice of two cruisetours on the East Coast to
see the sites of colonial America or Niagara Falls and the best of Eastern
Canada:
- Historic America Cruisetour takes guests to such
important places as Thomas
Jefferson's Monticello
estate, Colonial Williamsburg, Independence Hall in Philadelphia and the Gettysburg
Battlefield.
The Maple Explorer Cruisetour brings guests to beautiful
Niagra Falls; exciting cities like
the capital of Ottawa and
French-flavored Montreal with
guided tours of the Canadian Museum of Civilization, dazzling
cathedrals and the historic 19th century Rideau Canal, a UNESCO
World Heritage Site. Guests will also be treated to a lovely cruise
through the picturesque Thousand Islands.
Captain's Circle Savings
Princess Cruises loyal past
guests are eligible for a special promotion when they book before
August 31, 2017. Captain's Circle
members purchasing a Canada/New
England cruise or cruisetour will receive a savings of $50 per person (does not apply to third and
fourth berth guests).
Club Class Mini-Suites
All fall 2018 Canada/New
England guests sailing aboard Royal Princess or Regal Princess can
book a new stateroom category featuring VIP amenities and exclusive
dining with the new Club Class Mini-Suite. This elevated
mini-suite category features select perks including new Club
Class Dining, a reserved dining area with expedited seating and
expanded menu options; priority embarkation and disembarkation;
complimentary wine and luxurious bathrobes.
Additional information about Princess Cruises is available
through a professional travel agent, 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).
Newsroom:
Additional media information is available at princess.com/news.
For further information contact:
Brea Burkholz, 661-753-1542,
bburkholz@princesscruises.com
Negin Kamali, 661-753-1539,
nkamali@princesscruises.com
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