SANTA CLARITA, Calif.,
May 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The
2017 Europe cruise season offered by Princess Cruises showcases
top-rated itineraries to iconic destinations and includes the
cruise line's new "Global Partners + Local Experts" program,
featuring enriching vacation experiences enhanced by combining deep
destination knowledge with local experts.
The 2017 cruise vacations to Europe include the inaugural
sailings of the line's newest ship Majestic Princess. The
season features six ships sailing to 119 destinations from the
corners of the Mediterranean to the northernmost tip of
Europe. Guests can choose from 64
unique itineraries on 153 cruise departures, visiting 27 countries.
Debuting in April 2017, Majestic
Princess first sets sail on maiden European sailings with five-
to 28-day Mediterranean voyages from Barcelona, Athens and Rome.
"Princess is known for offering the best cruise itineraries
around the globe and our 2017 Europe season is sure to inspire our
guests, offering them authentic, meaningful and exclusive
experiences to immerse themselves in these culturally rich
destinations," said Jan Swartz,
Princess Cruises president.
The new industry-first "Global Partners + Local Experts" program
aims to inspire the line's guests by sharing the passion and pride
the company's port partners have for their destination, while
taking full advantage of the suggestions and creativity of those
partners who know the destination best. Elements include a video
series of local port partners sharing their thoughts, experiences
and recommendations of the places they call home. Also
featured are local expert onboard speakers, new tours, partner port
guides and walking maps, new port welcome and departure experiences
and an insider's guide including "cool things" made in each
port.
All 2017 Europe itineraries are open for sale.
Highlights of the Princess Cruises 2017 Europe program
include:
Majestic Princess
The newest cruise ship to join
the Princess fleet debuts in Rome
(Civitavecchia) on April 4, 2017 for
a five-day Maiden Adriatic Sea roundtrip voyage visiting Kotor and
Corfu. The 3,560-guest Majestic Princess then sails on a
series of seven-, 14-, 21- and 28-day Mediterranean voyages
departing Barcelona, Athens and Rome from April 9-May
14, 2017.
Cruises to the Mediterranean
In addition to
Majestic Princess, Royal Princess features new 11-day
Grand Mediterranean and 10-day Western Mediterranean combinable for
a 21-day Grand Mediterranean Collection, as well as seven, 14-, 21-
and 28-day sailings throughout the Mediterranean
Scandinavia & Russia Cruises
Regal
Princess returns to Northern
Europe, along with Crown Princess and Pacific
Princess for popular cruise vacations to Scandinavia &
Russia, offering an overnight in
St. Petersburg with departures
from London (Southampton or Dover) or Copenhagen. A new Pacific
Princess Baltic Heritage itinerary includes overnights in
Stockholm and St. Petersburg, sailing from London (Dover).
British Isles Cruises
The 2017 Europe season
marks the line's largest British Isles season ever with 12
departures on Caribbean Princess and two on Pacific
Princess, including last night stays in Edinburgh offering the opportunity to visit
the world famous Edinburgh Military Tattoo on select sailings. All
12-day British Isles cruises include a new late evening stay in
Belfast and an option of an
overnight in Dublin on select
departures from London
(Southampton).
New Ports of Call
Summer 2017 features maiden port
calls to Haugesund (Norway), Oban
(Scotland), Siracusa (Sicily, Italy), Ulvik (Norway), and St. Tropez (France).
Iceland & Norway Cruises
Both Crown
Princess and Pacific Princess will offer North Cape
voyages to the Arctic Circle during the peak midnight sun period
around the summer solstice. Crown Princess will also visit
the spectacular Norwegian fjords, while Pacific Princess
will feature a maiden call in Haugesund, Norway.
Pacific Princess will also offer 14-day Iceland & Norway itineraries visiting off-the-beaten
path ports in Iceland and the
Shetland Islands. She will also cross to the land of fire and
ice on a Transatlantic passage featuring Iceland.
European Land & Sea Vacations
Guests can
enhance their European travel with five unique Land & Sea
Vacation options, which combine certain sailings with a
fully-escorted land tour. Choices include Paris and the French Countryside; Ireland's Ring of Kerry; Classic Italy,
visiting popular sites in Venice,
Florence and Rome; Imperial
Treasures of Budapest,
Vienna, Prague and Berlin; and Swiss Splendors featuring the
mountain beauty of Interlaken and Lucrene, as well as a scenic boat
trip on Lake Como.
More information about Princess Cruises and the Europe 2017 cruise season 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 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).
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