SANTA CLARITA, Calif.,
March 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/
-- Caribbean Princess will undergo an extensive two-week
drydock in Freeport, Bahamas,
March 26-April 6. She will emerge from a multi-million dollar
renovation with new offerings appealing to families, including Camp
Discovery Youth & Teen Center, 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.
"With new amenities catering to families, Caribbean Princess not
only provides comfort and technology to stay connected but
enriching experiences that can be shared together as a family or in
our new Camp Discovery Youth & Teen Center – all renovated with
the goal of helping our guests create lifelong memories," said
Jan Swartz, president of Princess
Cruises.
New Caribbean Princess family-friendly features include:
Camp Discovery
For cruisers ages 3-17, Caribbean
Princess will now offer a reimagined youth center – Camp Discovery
– created in partnership with Discovery Consumer Products, the
licensing arm of Discovery Communications, as part of the cruise
line's Discovery at Sea program. Catering to specific age groups,
there are three center themes where kids and teens can make new
friends and participate in activities specially designed to help
them Discover, Play, Create and Huddle, including:
- The Treehouse, ages 3-7 (formerly Pelicans): A bright,
whimsical forest and animal-themed center including captivating
creatures and hands-on activities for kids to focus on play time,
creativity and the world around them.
- The Lodge, ages 8-12 (formerly Shockwaves): Inspired by
the great outdoors, this cozy center is filled with sports
activities and fun places for kids to explore, hang out and
lounge.
- The Beach House, for ages 13-17 (formerly Remix) offers
a contemporary surf-themed lounge, featuring a cool place for teens
to hang out and socialize.
New youth and teen center programming
includes MythBusters science activities with new
hands-on challenges, featuring show star, Tory Belleci. In addition, new Camp Discovery
destination-themed programs focus on Europe and the Caribbean to immerse young cruisers into the
culture, nature and customs of this region.
Interconnection Staterooms & Upgraded
Accommodations
With family travelers in mind, Caribbean
Princess debuts 87 interconnecting staterooms, offering more room
and comfort for all family members to enjoy.
A new HD Movies Under the Stars outdoor movie screen will
offer a higher resolution picture with double the image quality of
previous systems. Guests will enjoy lively concerts and hit
blockbuster movies with more sound power, truer color, extreme wide
angle viewing and smart contrast/brightness for optimal viewing any
time of day.
Everyone can delight in the ultimate sleep at sea in the
Princess Luxury Bed, as Caribbean Princess will receive
3,200 new beds and luxurious linens. Developed in collaboration
with board-certified sleep expert, Dr. Michael Breus and renowned HGTV designer
Candice Olson, the bed combines the
science of sleep with the pinnacle of design.
In addition, Caribbean Princess offers Club Class
Mini-Suites, the new premium stateroom category featuring VIP
amenities and exclusive dining. This elevated mini-suite category
features select perks including new Club Class Dining, a
reserved dining area with expedited seating and expanded menu
options as well as priority embarkation and disembarkation.
More information on enhancements will be announced shortly.
Europe 2017 and 2017 – 2018
Caribbean
The newly renovated Caribbean Princess will start her
Europe season with a Transatlantic
sailing on April 6th, continuing
throughout the summer in the British Isles. Guests can visit
iconic Edinburgh to delightful Dublin to the
wonders of Paris, and marvel at the natural splendors
of Iceland and the remote lands of the North Cape at the
top of the world.
She will then to the Panama Canal in October, transiting the new
Agua Clara locks, spending the holiday season in the Caribbean.
Additionally, for the first time in four years, Princess
Cruises offers Summer Caribbean cruises, including Panama
Canal transits in 2018. The Caribbean Princess returns to sail
on a full summer season of voyages ranging from seven-day Eastern
and Western Caribbean to a 20-day
Caribbean and Panama Canal
Explorer.
The 2018 April to October summer program features 47 departures,
roundtrip from Ft. Lauderdale, including eight unique itineraries
visiting 23 destinations in 22 countries. In addition, four ports
offer late night stays so guests have more time to explore the
evening offerings these destinations have to offer.
More information about O·C·E·A·N is available
at ocean.com
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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