SANTA CLARITA, Calif.,
March 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- When
Caribbean Princess debuts from a two-week, multi-million-dollar
renovation on April 6, Princess
Cruises will have completed its largest food and beverage
innovation to ever take place during a drydock and guests will
delight in seven new onboard dining destinations.
"Fresh, regionally-inspired and family friendly offerings were
the inspiration behind our largest food and beverage makeover
ever," said Jan Swartz, Princess
Cruises president. "With updated décor and designs that offer a
welcoming atmosphere, the seven new dining options aboard Caribbean
Princess are sure to please any palate and delight the senses."
The new dining options aboard Caribbean Princess include:
World Fresh Marketplace – Replacing Horizon Court (deck
14), World Fresh Marketplace unveils a completely new look and
improved layout, featuring freshly-made regional specialties and
well-balanced food choices:
- Breakfast will include 24-hour cereal stations; a designer
pancake station with "pancake of the day" stacks; unique hot cereal
offerings such as shrimp & grits and polenta porridge.
- Lunch serves up signature hand-crafted sandwiches, regionally
inspired dishes and soups, as well as carvery selections of
specialty sausages, hams and roast meats.
- Dinner selections include breakfast at night with omelets and
chicken & waffles, family kitchen comfort foods and a
kid-friendly PB&J bar. Night-time offerings will also include a
live-action station with stir-fry and customized pasta, plus
composed salad choices.
Two Casual Specialty Restaurants - Café Caribe (deck 14
aft) transforms into two new, casual evening specialty restaurants
great for families with kids who want to enjoy a special meal in a
nice, yet laid back setting. These options include:
- Planks BBQ – serving up family-style "Planks" of loaded
ribs, beef, sausages and chicken plus all the fixings – fries,
chili, coleslaw, charred toast and dill pickles. Dinner is served
by wait staff for a cover charge of $12 per person. Complimentary buffet-style
breakfast and lunch options include savory customizable breakfast
bowls and signature soup, freshly tossed salads and fork &
knife sandwiches.
- Steamers Seafood – offers east coast-style Steamers with
regional flair including Black & Blue Mussels, Scallops &
Sausage, Classic Clams, Shrimp and Sausage and Broiled Scallops,
Shrimp and Crab-stuffed Flounder. Dinner is served by wait staff
for a cover charge of $12 per person.
A delectable lobster tail and King Crab legs can be added for
$10. Complimentary buffet-style
breakfast and lunch options include specialty egg dishes and ramen
bowls with regionally-inspired broths.
Top-Deck Dining Venues – Four Princess top-deck
outdoor dining offerings will be revitalized, renamed and enhanced,
including:
- The Salty Dog Grill (formerly Trident Grill) – guests
can indulge in "The Ernesto" burger, voted "#1 Burger at Sea" by
Cruise Critic from Chef Ernesto
Uchimura, as well as signature Princess burgers grilled up
with 100 percent handmade beef patties and buns. In addition,
guests can choose new Street Tacos of grilled chipotle-lime chicken
or roasted sweet potato-green chile with corn tortillas. Loaded
fries in tempting varieties include chili cheese and bacon &
cheese. Classic hot dogs round out the menu offerings.
- Slice (formerly Pizzeria) – featuring west coast and
east coast offerings, Princess guests will enjoy award-winning
signature classic Neapolitan-style pizza. New menu items include
Deep Dish Focaccia layered with marinara, meatballs and cheese,
California Artisanal Toast including Cali-Avocado or Caprese, as
well as Sliced Stromboli, an east coast take on an Italian calzone
filled with deli meats and cheese.
- Coffee & Cones (formerly Scoops) – offering
treats of gourmet ice-cream sandwiches, complimentary ice cream
cones and now brewing specialty coffee on the top deck, serving New
Grounds Crafted Coffee.
- The Mix (formerly Blackbeard's Bar) – the poolside
bar will be updated and redesigned with vibrant colors (full
designs will be completed by fall 2017).
In addition to the food and beverage innovations, Caribbean
Princess will emerge from drydock with new offerings appealing to
families, including Camp Discovery Youth & Teen Centers,
upgraded Movies Under the Stars, Princess Luxury Bed and
interconnecting staterooms, just in time for the upcoming
Europe summer and fall
Caribbean seasons. The cruise ship
will also be wired for the Ocean Medallion launch that will be
available for the 2018 summer Caribbean season.
Additional information about Princess Cruises is available
through a professional travel agent, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS, 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 18 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 2 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).
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