SANTA CLARITA, Calif.,
June 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/
-- Princess Cruises, the Official Cruise Line of the Seattle
Seahawks, kicked off the "Sail with the 12s" Seahawks Fan Cruise
today with a spirited onboard rally featuring Seahawks Wide
Receivers Doug Baldwin and Jermaine
Kearse, the high energy Blue Thunder drumline, Sea Gals and
mascots Blitz and Boom. Attended by hundreds of fans, the rally
featured a special "Spirit of the 12s" flag-raising ceremony by
local military veteran John
Kaiser.
The seven-night Alaska cruise, sailing over Father's Day, departed Seattle this evening aboard Crown
Princess and offered fans the exclusive opportunity to meet
with current players and alumni, including:
- Former Safety Jordan Babineaux
(2004-2010)
- Former Guard Edwin Bailey
(1981-1991)
- Tackle Justin Britt
(2014-present)
- Tight End Cooper Helfet
(2012-present)
- Hall of Fame Quarterback Warren
Moon (1997-1998) and current commentator for Seahawks
Radio
- Defensive End Gregg Scruggs
(2012-present)
- Ring of Honor Quarterback Jim
Zorn (1976-1984)
Fans will hear them talk about off-season moves, the 2015 game
schedule and their favorite memories as Seahawks during Q&A
sessions, meet-and-greet autograph signings and photo
opportunities.
The cruise to Alaska will feature spectacular glaciers, abundant
wildlife and the area's incredible natural beauty with stops in
Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan, and Victoria, B.C., with scenic cruising in Tracy
Arm Fjord. On board, guests will also enjoy the line's new North
to Alaska! program, created in partnership with local
experts and featuring a variety of authentic Alaska culinary, educational and entertainment
experiences designed to delve deeper into the fascinating frontier
guests are exploring around them.
The fan cruise builds on the partnership Princess Cruises and
the Seattle Seahawks established last fall, offering fans special
cruise deals on Princess cruise vacations and opportunities to win
a cruise. Princess Cruises also shows NFL games on its giant
"Movies Under the Stars" poolside LED screen and throws tailgate
parties at sea on Caribbean cruises and West Coast cruises,
allowing football fans to catch the action-packed season during
their cruise vacations.
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 U.S. Army Veteran John Kaiser (Spirit of the 12s Flag
Raiser):
John Kaiser joined
the U.S. Army in 1997 and served 10 ½ years on active duty as an
infantryman. He was deployed on two tours in Iraq in 2003 and 2006. On October 16, 2006, an enemy mortar round landed in
front of Kaiser's Stryker inflicting severe damage including the
loss of his right eye, a shattered cheek bone, temple, multiple
skull fractures, broken jaw and gunshot wound to the right
shoulder. After multiple reconstructive surgeries, Staff Sergeant
Kaiser was medically retired. Kaiser was honored for his brave
service with a Purple Heart, Combat Infantry Badge, Expert Infantry
Badge and Jump wings.
He now volunteers with Northwest Battle Buddies, an organization
that provides service dogs to veterans struggling with PTSD and/or
traumatic brain injury. The organization trained his chocolate lab,
Ruger. Kaiser was born and raised in Washington state and is a Seahawks fanatic,
flying a 12s flag year round under the American flag in his front
yard.
Princess Cruises is hosting John, his family and service dog
Ruger on the Seahawks Fan Cruise to thank him for his service.
Alaska Cruises:
In 2016, the cruise line's
award-winning Alaska itineraries will feature 106 departures from
Seattle, San Francisco, Vancouver and Whittier featuring 15 unique ports and
destinations. Options abound for exploring Alaska, including:
Voyage of the Glaciers – Princess' most popular Gulf of
Alaska offering sailings between
Vancouver and Whittier features two glacier-viewing
experiences on every voyage, with visits to the UNESCO-listed
Glacier Bay National Park plus either Hubbard Glacier or College
Fjord.
Inside Passage –This breathtaking part of
Alaska, known for its lush scenery
and wildlife-filled fjords, will be featured on seven- and 10-day
roundtrip voyages with the option to visit Glacier Bay on select
sailings from Seattle and
San Francisco.
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).
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