SHANGHAI, July 10, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Princess Cruises®,
today announced that Majestic Princess®, the first new
international luxury cruise liner tailor-made for China, has arrived in Shanghai to begin her maiden season.
Yao Ming and Ye Li served as Naming
Ambassadors and officially named Majestic Princess during an
inaugural ceremony. The ceremony was also attended by Wang Hong, the party secretary of Baoshan
District and director general of Shanghai International Cruise
Business Institute, Arnold Donald,
president and CEO of Carnival Corporation & plc and
Jan Swartz, group president,
Princess Cruises and Carnival Australia, Chinese travel agent
partners, national and local media and key opinions
leaders.
"The Majestic Princess inaugural celebration was remarkable for
Princess Cruises as well as Carnival Corporation, as we continue to
strategically reinforce our long-term commitment to the growing
cruise industry in China," said
Arnold Donald, president & chief
executive officer of Carnival Corporation & plc. "We believe
all Chinese families will appreciate the value of cruising as a new
vacation option and create life-long memories from their
experiences aboard Majestic Princess."
"We are honored to serve as the Majestic Princess Naming
Ambassadors for Princess Cruises," said Yao
Ming. "I'm inspired that Princess Cruises also cares so
deeply about youth development in China and appreciate their support of our
foundation. We look forward to enjoying a future cruise
vacation aboard Majestic Princess."
Majestic Princess promises the ultimate cruise vacation,
offering Princess Cruises' renowned warm, welcoming, international
service experience. The new cruise ship features two specialty
dinner menus designed exclusively for Princess by Michelin
star-awarded chefs Emmanuel Renaut
(La Mer) and Richard Chen (Harmony);
the largest duty-free shops at sea; the most
technologically-advanced, immersive musical and cinematic
production at sea, "Fantastic Journey," featuring drones and
state-of-the-art video mapping; a new youth program, "Camp
Discovery" for Chinese children; and the Princess Luxury Bed
developed in collaboration with board-certified doctor and sleep
expert, Michael Breus, PhD.
"Majestic Princess, our new flagship, is a perfect demonstration
of an 'East meets West' international cruise vacation experience,"
said Jan Swartz. "Representing over
50 years of experience, we are confident Majestic Princess has
redefined the luxury cruising experience."
All guests who attended the inaugural celebration experienced
the international luxury cruising experience as well as a range of
enriching activities. Highlights included:
Elegant Design and Retail Offerings:
Majestic Princess showcases classically-modern designs, infused
with fashion, art and history. The ship has the largest Atrium
among the Princess Cruises fleet, featuring elegantly detailed
design finishes, a range of restaurants, lounges, shops and
services, plus events and activities throughout the day and
evening. The Shops of Princess features the highest quality
products direct from the brands' manufacturers showcased in nearly
1,100 square meters of luxury boutiques, the largest shopping space
at sea.
Exceptional Dining:
La Mer by three Michelin-star chef Emmanuel Renaut and Harmony, a specialty
restaurant with modern decor, sophisticated Cantonese with a dinner
menu designed by Michelin-star chef Richard
Chen present guests with options of exceptional French and
Chinese dining experiences.
In addition, there are more options, such as the World Fresh
Marketplace, with food and flavors from around the world including
traditional Chinese comfort foods at a dedicated wok station, to
Mediterranean dishes, a pasta specialty counter, colorful farmer's
market salads, fruits, and an array of other cold dishes. There are
new specialty counters offering "East meets West" street foods,
including Japanese yakitori, ramen, and satays, German grilled
sausages, and French crepes. In The Bakery, savor Chinese bakery
favorites like egg tarts and custard and meat floss buns, as well
as classic Western and European pastries and Danishes. Majestic
Princess also offers guests Gong Cha, the famous bubble milk tea
brand; the authentic American steakhouse experience of Crown Grill
familiar across the global fleet; Lobster Grill and Dim Sum Bar as
well as Alfredo's featuring Italian cuisine and "The Best Pizza at
Sea."
Premier Entertainment:
The world premiere of "Fantastic Journey" presents the most
technologically-advanced, immersive musical and cinematic
experience at sea produced exclusively for Chinese guests aboard
Majestic Princess. The ship also offers "Sing on the Sea" private
karaoke, Water Color Fantasy (water fountain and multi-media light
show), as well as Movies Under The Stars, the largest LED viewing
screen on the Princess fleet which also impressively entertains
guests aboard.
In addition, as the Captain can look through glass panels in the
floor of the bridge, guests onboard Majestic Princess can now share
in that breathtaking view on SeaWalk, a dramatic over-the-ocean
glass walkway. The SeaWalk® is the first of its kind at
sea. At 60 feet long, cantilevered 128 feet above the waves and
extending 28 feet beyond the edge of the ship, it affords thrilling
vistas of the ever-changing seascape. Across the ship, the SeaView
Bar goes one step further with a glass paneled floor and drinks
prepared during exciting shows with flair.
Family Enrichment at Sea:
Debuting for China Camp Discovery is an interactive family
enrichment program developed in part by Discovery Communications,
California Science Center, and educators from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Stanford
University – designed to foster creativity and initiate a
love for learning that prepares children to better navigate their
education and development at early learning ages.
Silk Road Sea Route
Majestic Princess recently finished the "Silk Road Sea Route," a
49-day journey from Rome to
Shanghai. During the voyage the
ship visited a total of 22 ports including Athens, Dubai, Cochin, Singapore, Port Klang, Xiamen, Hong
Kong, and Japan before
arriving in Shanghai, her new
homeport in China. Majestic
Princess will begin her first cruise from China on July 11,
2017, carrying 3,560 guests to a variety of cruise
destinations.
In 2018, two 14-day Grand Asia voyage sailings between
Shanghai and Singapore, will be available to guests
throughout the world on Majestic Princess. These sailings will
visit Japan, South Korea, Vietnam and Thailand, including spending more time ashore
on the late night call in Hong
Kong. The first voyage departs Shanghai on February
25, 2018, with the second departing Singapore on March 11,
2018.
Princess Cruises will also call Australia home from September 2018 to March
2019. Majestic Princess will sail itineraries from
Sydney and Auckland on voyages from 6 to 13 days in
length, and will call in ports at destinations including
New Zealand, Tasmania, Fiji and other islands in the South
Pacific.
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 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. As the world's
largest international premium cruise brand, Princess carries two
million guests each year to more than 360 destinations around the
globe on more than 150 itineraries ranging in length from three to
114 days. The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc
(NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE:CUK).
Newsroom:
Additional media information is available at princess.com/news.
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