SANTA CLARITA, Calif.,
Nov. 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/
-- For the first time in four years, Princess Cruises will
offer Summer Caribbean cruises including Panama Canal transits in
2018. The 3,192-guest 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. All Summer Caribbean cruises are open for sale
Dec. 1.
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.
New for 2018, 20-day Caribbean
and Panama Explorer voyages combine a 10-day Panama cruise and a 10-day Southern Caribbean
Medley or Eastern Caribbean Voyager cruise. Princess Cruises takes
more guests through this engineering marvel than other cruise line.
"Summertime is the prime vacation season for most Americans and
we're happy to offer the Caribbean
in 2018," said Jan Swartz, Princess
Cruises president. "We have award-winning itineraries of various
lengths so families, honeymooners, couples, friends and travelers
alike can get away to explore new places, reconnect with one
another and ultimately 'come back new' with Princess."
Caribbean cruise highlights for
Summer Caribbean 2018, roundtrip out of Ft. Lauderdale,
include:
Eastern Caribbean (7
days) – Guests can enjoy an adventurous week in the Caribbean, including calls at the ports of
Princess Cays, St. Thomas, Grand Turk or Amber Cove with a multitude of water activities
to choose from. Sailings depart May
26; June 9, 23; July 7, 21; August
4, 18; and September 1.
Western Caribbean (7
days) – Alternating with the Eastern
Caribbean voyages, this itinerary features calls at
Grand Cayman, Cozumel, Roatan and Belize highlighting the Mayan culture and
history of the region. Caribbean Princess sets sail on this
route on May 19; June 2, 16, 30; July
14, 28; and August 11, 25.
Guests can combine these popular seven-day Eastern and
Western Caribbean voyages, for a
14-day Caribbean East/West Adventure.
Southern Caribbean (8
days) – For a more in-depth experience, one Southern Caribbean cruise will be offered with
stops in Curacao, Aruba, Bonaire; departs May
11.
Eastern Caribbean Voyager (10 days) – For more relaxation
time, guests will enjoy an extended Eastern Caribbean cruise, visiting Princess
Cays, St. Thomas, Antigua,
St. Lucia, Barbados, St.
Kitts. Cruises depart May 1
and September 28.
Southern Caribbean Medley (10 days) – For those looking
for deeper exploration, guests can travel to the beautiful beaches
in the Southern Caribbean,
including Princess Cays, St. Thomas, Dominica, Grenada, Bonaire and Curacao. Departures on April 11; September
8 and October 18.
Panama Canal with Costa
Rica (10 days) – Transiting the new Agua Clara Locks
with a Panama Canal partial transit, including a day of scenic
cruising through Gatun Lake, guests will also visit Grand Cayman, Cartagena, Colon, Costa Rica (Límon) and Falmouth (Jamaica). Sailings depart April 1, 21; Sept.
18; and Oct. 8.
Guests can combine the cruise line's signature 10-day Panama
Canal voyage with the 10-day Southern Caribbean Medley or Eastern
Caribbean Voyager for the ultimate 20-day cruise vacation.
Captain's Circle Savings
Princess Cruises past guests
are eligible for a special promotion when they book before
August 31, 2017. Captain's Circle
members booking a seven- to 10-day cruise, will receive a savings
of $50 per person and those booking a
14- or 20-day cruise will save $100
per guest (does apply to third and fourth berth guests).
More Ashore and Top-Ranked Shore Excursions
Offering
guests more time to explore local cultures and culinary offerings,
select itineraries in the Caribbean offer extended stays in Aruba, Curacao, Cozumel and St.
Maarten with departures of 9
pm or later.
Through the cruise line's exclusive partnership with Discovery
and Animal Planet, guests can choose from immersive excursions for
the whole family, including:
- America's Cup Yacht Race (St.
Maarten) – Discovery Recommended
- Antilla Shipwreck Snorkel (Aruba) – Discovery Recommended
- Mayan Ruins at Tulum
(Cozumel) – Discovery
Recommended
- Sloth Sanctuary in Costa Rica
(Límon) – Animal Planet Exclusive
Locally-Inspired Onboard Events
While guests sail
aboard Caribbean Princess they will continue to enjoy the
destinations they visit with the following offerings:
- Locally-inspired cuisine, such as Caribbean island-spiced chicken
- Festivals of the World – live entertainment celebrating
Mardi Gras and Festival de
Panama (Panama Canal cruises)
- Steel Drum Lessons, Local Crafts, Talk Like a Pirate Day, Rum
Tastings
- Live narratives while sailing through the Gatun Locks (Panama
Canal)
- Discovery Encounters – local guest speakers sharing authentic
stories and passion for their homelands
Club Class Mini-Suites
Summer 2018 Caribbean Princess
guests can choose a new premium stateroom category featuring VIP
amenities and exclusive dining with the new Club Class
Mini-Suite. This elevated mini-suite category features select perks
including new Club Class Dining, a reserved dining area with
expedited seating and expanded menu options; priority embarkation
and disembarkation; complimentary wine and luxurious bathrobes.
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 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. A recognized leader in worldwide
cruising, Princess carries 1.7 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).
Newsroom:
Additional media information is available at princess.com/news.
For further information contact:
Brea Burkholz, 661-753-1542,
bburkholz@princesscruises.com
Negin Kamali, 661-753-1539,
nkamali@princesscruises.com
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