SANTA CLARITA, Calif.,
April 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/
-- To cap a year of 50th anniversary activities, Princess
Cruises, which celebrates the five decade mark in 2015, has created
a special Mexico itinerary
departing on December 3, 2015 –
exactly 50 years to the day that the line's original ship,
Princess Patricia, set sail
on the company's very first cruise in 1965.
Offered on the intimate Pacific Princess, next year's
unique sailing is the same length as the company's first cruise –
14 days – and will include a blend of ports from the maiden
itinerary such as Puerto Vallarta,
Mazatlan and Manzanillo, with some newer destinations such
as La Paz and Loreto.
Guests on the cruise will be treated to an array of activities
and entertainment commemorating half a century of cruising by the
famous line, and will also be joined by some surprise guests.
This anniversary sailing on Pacific Princess, which
carries 670 guests, is available for sale on May 13 and fares start at $1,699 per person, double occupancy.
"This nostalgic cruise to Mexico will be the perfect finale to what's
sure to be a special 50th anniversary year for Princess," said
Jan Swartz, Princess Cruises
president. "For this significant milestone we couldn't resist
recreating, with some new touches, the very first cruise our
company operated. And because the name Pacific Princess is so
integral to our company's history, we wanted to offer the cruise
aboard the current ship with this iconic name."
One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises first
set sail in 1965 with a single ship cruising to Mexico. Nearly 50 years later, the line has
grown to become the third largest cruise line in the world and a
recognized leader in taking travelers to some of the most
fascinating places around the globe.
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:
Princess Cruises is a global
cruise and tour company operating a fleet of 17 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:
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at princess.com/news
SOURCE Princess Cruises