SANTA CLARITA, Calif.,
Sept. 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/
-- Princess Cruises today announced a partnership to become a
Proud Partner of the San Francisco
49ers, including a fan-based sweepstakes, expanding the cruise
line's presence in this market.
As part of the partnership, San
Francisco 49ers fans will have the opportunity to win a
10-day cruise to Alaska or
Mexico, sailing roundtrip from
San Francisco. The sweepstakes,
which will be promoted with digital ads on 49ers.com, runs through
December 31, 2014, and fans can enter
at princess.com/sanfrancisco. 49ers fans will also have access to
special cruise deals from Princess throughout the season.
"Princess Cruises has a significant presence in San Francisco since we have a ship based there
year round cruising to Alaska,
Hawaii and Mexico," said Gordon
Ho, senior vice president of global marketing for Princess
Cruises. "Not only do San Franciscans have a passion for their home
team but our research tells us that 49ers fans also have a passion
for exploring the world on cruise vacations. So we think that
bringing the two together is a winning combination."
Princess is also partnering with the Seattle Seahawks, Houston
Texans, and Chicago Bears to conduct similar marketing initiatives
in each city.
Princess Cruises football fans can catch more of the action than
ever before aboard 13 of its ships as the line is showing the
most highly watched games the NFL has to offer on its signature
Movies Under the Stars screens ,and throwing a party each week to
celebrate. Guests will be "ready for some football" while sailing
through the balmy waters on a Caribbean cruise or enjoying cruising from the
West Coast, with the game showing on a giant LED screen above the
pool.
Each Monday, ships will offer football viewing parties, bringing
the best of the American football experience on deck. Guests can
enjoy their favorite nibbles such as hot wings, burgers, hot dogs,
chips and salsa, pizza, and other party foods football fans would
enjoy during a traditional BBQ in a stadium parking lot or while
hosting a football get-together. Beer buckets and team-inspired
drink specials will add to the experience.
Princess offers a variety of ways to explore Alaska and Mexico from San
Francisco, including:
Inside Passage from San
Francisco – Golden Princess will sail from the
"City by the Bay" on 10-day roundtrip Alaska cruises. The ship
offers 14 voyages from San
Francisco featuring the scenery of Glacier Bay National Park
or Tracy Arm Fjord, with calls at Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan and Victoria (with some sailings substituting Icy
Strait Point). Departures sail between May
12 and September 9, 2015.
Mexico – Star
Princess will depart San
Francisco on 10-day cruises to Mexico, visiting Cabo San Lucas, Loreto, La Pax and Puerto Vallarta. Departures sail between
October 1, 2014 and April 19, 2015.
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 and tour company
operating a fleet of 18 modern ships renowned for their innovative
design and wide array of choices in dining, entertainment and
amenities, all provided in an environment of exceptional customer
service. A recognized leader in worldwide cruising, Princess
carries 1.7 million guests each year to destinations around the
globe 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.
SOURCE Princess Cruises