Vessels to enter service 2013 and 2014Princess Cruises, a unit of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), today announced that contracts to build two 3,600-passenger ships have been finalised with Italy’s Fincantieri shipyard. The new ships – which each will have an all-in cost of approximately €155,000 per...

In a bid to grow its business in the UK, Princess Cruises is re-launching the brand with the introduction of its new 2011/12 brochures. Based on extensive customer research, the brand will increase the emphasis on the high standards of its food and service and the relaxing and rejuvenating ambiance...

Line to take UK development to new level Princess Cruises today announced its biggest ever programme of Mediterranean and Scandinavian cruises in 2011, with seven ships offering 106 departures on 42 unique itineraries, including seven new ones. The line is introducing a wider choice of UK departures as well as more...

Next week, in Channel 4’s ‘Glamour Puds’, Master pâtissier Eric Lanlard will be preparing and serving one of his sumptuous desserts to passengers, as well as the Captain and officers, onboard the superliner Emerald Princess in St Petersburg.In series 2, the popular patisserie chef and owner of celebrity favourite Cake...

Ships Assist National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration with Global Weather Readings  While passengers are relaxing and exploring the world aboard Princess Cruises' ships, little do they know that throughout their vacation the vessels are also helping the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) track global weather patterns. In 2009, Princess...

Princess Cruises has announced it will introduce a new array of digital documents in the UK designed to transform the way passengers prepare for their upcoming cruise. The new electronic format will deliver more information about their cruise than ever before, arriving conveniently by email from the time of booking...

Princess Cruises is celebrating the new name of its ship‘Ocean Princess’ (formerly Tahitian Princess) by extending an openinvitation to anyone wishing to become an honorary godparent for thevessel, with the first-ever virtual christening.In a new twist on the time-honoured tradition, the naming ceremony willoccur completely online, at www.princess.com/oceanvirtualchristening.  Eachnew godparent...

Princess Cruises has been voted ‘Best Luxury Cruise line’ at this year’s British Travel Awards. The British Travel Awards are recognised as the number one travel industry awards and are the greatest judge of public opinion within the travel industry as votes are cast by the all important travelling consumer....

Princess Cruises has today launched its new Exotic CruisesWorldwide programme for 2010 with new itineraries, enhanced sailings andnew ports of call.With an impressive selection of 12 ships ranging in size from 670 to 3,110passengers, the cruise line will be offering 150 itineraries across 50itineraries.  Passengers can enjoy holidays from 12...

A luxury cruise ship has returned to port after a summer trip with a dead whale lodged on its bow. The animal was discovered as the Sapphire Princess prepared to dock in Vancouver after travelling from Alaska. Officials from Canada's Department of Fisheries and Oceans later removed the carcass from the scene...

Prompted by enthusiastic response from its passengers, Princess Cruises' ground-breaking "pocket of tranquility" -- The Sanctuary -- has become such a popular haven for passengers looking to escape to a serene hideaway, that it will be added to the entire fleet of Princess ships. The Sanctuary debuted in 2006 aboard...

Engine Room Fire Aboard Royal Princess .... 18th June 2009. Engine-room fire on Royal Princess.... A fire broke out in the engine room of the cruise ship Royal Princess (above) as the ship was leaving Port Said in Egypt this afternoon. The boutique-style ship, carrying 733 passengers and 393 crew, is in the...

New Brochure Features Array of Cruise Itineraries and Improved Canadian Rockies Tours Today Princess Cruises has launched its 2010 Alaska & Canadian Rockies programme of cruises and landtours, including a choice of five ships, new onboard features, new itineraries, and improved Canadian Rockies tours. With over 40 years experience, Princess is...

Due to the popularity of cruises in far-flung destinations around the globe, Princess Cruises is launching a selection of its 2010/11 exotic cruises in the Far East, Australia and New Zealand, ahead of its full exotics programme launch later this summer. Set for early launch is the boutique-style Ocean Princess...

Gourmet Feasts, Exhilarating Ziplines and Private Fishing Expedition Highlight Variety of New Options   The world’s highest and longest zipline, an Alaska seafood culinary feast and an exhilarating bike ride through the Tongass National Forest highlight the 21 new tours Princess Cruises is debuting this summer Alaska season.  Whether visitors are interested...