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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...

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...