SANTA CLARITA, Calif.,
June 19, 2015 /CNW/ -- As part
of the recently announced Discovery at Sea program, in partnership
with Discovery Consumer Products, the licensing arm of Discovery
Communications, Princess Cruises is bringing guests closer than
ever to the entertainment phenomenon of Shark Week with premiere
television content, onboard parties, trivia games, giveaways and
even shark-themed culinary bites and beverages.
Shark Week at Sea will challenge adults and kids alike with
activities designed to surprise, amuse, educate and create an
appreciation for these tremendously misunderstood denizens of the
deep.
"We know how wildly popular Shark Week is worldwide and we're
excited to bring even more fun, education and entertainment to our
guests," said Jan Swartz, Princess
Cruises president. "Through our Discovery at Sea partnership, we
offer our guests exclusive themed activities and TV content we know
they will enjoy."
Princess guests fleetwide can enjoy Shark Week year round with
the following onboard activities:
Fish Stories About Sharks - Guests will learn amazing and
interesting facts about sharks through a quiz-style participative
activity, hosted by the Cruise Staff. The theme will be fun and
humor separating truth from "fish tales."
Swim with the Sharks – An interactive competition will
have guests taking part in various fun, active and hilarious
challenges. At the end of five rounds the contestant or team who
has won the most challenges ultimately wins the game.
Guess the Number of Shark Teeth in the Jar – A
strategically located jar filled with "faux" shark teeth along with
entry slips allow guests to participate anytime during the cruise
for a chance to guesstimate the correct number.
Premiere TV Content – Before Shark Week airs,
July 5-12 on Discovery Channel,
Princess guests will get a sneak peek at select trailers and
promotional spots, as well as a first look at "Ninja Sharks," a new
special exploring six sharks with unique adaptations that have
evolved over millions of years making them the most lethal of their
kind.
Additionally, each year Princess Cruises will offer select
cruises with enhanced Shark Week experiences, giveaway items and
culinary bites and beverages. To kick off Shark Week at Sea in
2015, guests aboard four voyages – Golden Princess departing
San Francisco on June 21 and July 1
and Ruby Princess departing Seattle on June
28 and July 5 – will not only
enjoy the sights of their Alaska
cruise and the Discovery at Sea activities, they will also be
treated to the following limited-time only Shark Week
offerings:
Décor & Giveaways – One elevator on each ship will be
wrapped to appear as though guests are inside a shark cage and
public restrooms will feature themed mirror decals. Families
traveling with kids 3-12 years old will receive a rubber shark toy
at turndown and special prizes for Shark Week activities including
shark fin hats. Kids will also be treated to special shark-themed
activities including crafts, t-shirt decorating, temporary tattoos
and face painting.
Shark Week Premiere Party – Each cruise ship will host
premiere parties to live stream Shark Week content and roll out the
blue carpet, complete with a Shark Week themed backdrop for photos.
Guests will also enjoy themed table top decals, trivia games and
giveaways.
Bites & Beverages – Shark cakes created by Princess
pastry chefs, as well as ice and fruit carvings will be on display
in the atrium for guests to enjoy. Shark cookies will also be
offered in the International Café and during daily Atrium milk and
cookie hour, as well as specialty shark-themed cocktails and custom
drink koozies.
Entertainment – Even onboard comedians will keep guests
in stitches with shark-themed humor, while casino lovers can
test their luck at blackjack and craps tables wrapped with
shark-themed images. Costumed sharks will make appearances around
the ship and special photo borders and green screens will be
available for the ultimate photo opportunities and selfies.
About Discovery at Sea:
The Discovery at Sea partnership, which debuted in 2015, creates
new memorable vacation experiences for the whole family. From
Stargazing to activities featuring Discovery hit shows such as
MythBusters, Deadliest Catch and Gold Rush to
immersive Discovery and Animal Planet shore excursions, Princess
guests will come back with a story to tell.
Additional information about Princess Cruises is available
through a professional travel consultant, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS
(1-800-774-6237), or by visiting the company's website at
princess.com.
About Discovery Communications
Discovery Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) is the
world's #1 pay-TV programmer reaching nearly 3 billion cumulative
subscribers in more than 220 countries and territories. For 30
years Discovery has been dedicated to satisfying curiosity and
entertaining viewers with high-quality content through its global
television brands, led by Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet,
Investigation Discovery, Science and Turbo/Velocity, as well as
U.S. joint venture network OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. Discovery
controls Eurosport, the leading pan-regional sports entertainment
destination across Europe and
Asia-Pacific. Discovery also is a
leading provider of educational products and services to schools,
including an award-winning series of K-12 digital textbooks,
through Discovery Education, and a digital leader with a
diversified online portfolio, including Discovery Digital Networks.
For more information, please visit
www.discoverycommunications.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 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
114 days. The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc
(NYSE/LSE:CCL; NYSE:CUK). For more information, please visit
princess.com.
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