April 23, 2024
New offering to counter rival cruise line’s “ship-within-a-ship” concept
Princess Cruises is introducing a new exclusive “next-level Sanctuary Collection” of perks for guests sailing aboard Sun Princess and Star Princess. Billed as an “all-inclusive oasis,” guests reserving the Sanctuary Collection will gain access to the ship’s top deck retreat as well as high-end amenities.
Read More…April 11, 2023
‘The Catch by Rudi’ to roll out first aboard Enchanted Princess
Princess Cruises Unveils “The Catch by Rudi” New Signature Seafood Restaurant
Read More…February 6, 2023
New theater concept, triple-storey dining venue and designs for returning favourites
Princess Cruises Next-Generation Ship – Sun Princess – to Feature the Brand’s Most Exciting & Contemporary Spaces
Read More…November 8, 2022
Invitation-only ‘360’ to engage all the senses, aboard select ships only
Princess Cruises has revealed a new dining experience for guests booked in suite accommodation aboard two of its newest ships that will replicate the Mediterranean, engaging all the senses.
Read More…March 28, 2022
Discovery Princess to sail the Mexican Riviera and Canada/Alaska in debut season
Princess Cruises has unveiled the first glimpse of its newest MedallionClass ship – Discovery Princess – with the ship celebrating her maiden voyage to the Mexican Riviera.
Read More…September 6, 2021
First stage of production begins for new LNG powered vessel and Italy’s largest
The shipbuilding company, Fincantieri, held an intimate ceremony at San Giorgio di Nogaro on Friday [3 September 2021] for the initial steel-cutting of the first of two LNG cruise ships for Princess Cruises.
Read More…June 9, 2021
Carnival Australia shows off new state of the art Brisbane International Cruise Terminal
In anticipation of a restart of domestic cruising in Australia, hundreds of travel agents had their first chance to inspect the new Brisbane International Cruise Terminal at a Carnival Australia-hosted business update.
Read More…April 14, 2021
Week-long Online Debut Virtual Showcase to highlight 18 new vessels
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Australasia is preparing a virtual welcome for more than a dozen new cruise ships about to join the world fleet this year, hosting its first-ever Ocean Debut Showcase for travel agent members.
Read More…April 1, 2020
Sture Myrmell says government and police have turned on the industry
Carnival Australia President Sture Myrmell has jumped to the defence of cruise ships in Australia after an “intense focus” on the sector as the country continues to “grapple with the impact of COVID-19 and fights to slow the spread of illness”.
Read More…December 19, 2019
Hospitality tech guru joins cruise juggernaut
Marshall Lancaster has been appointed as Chief Information Officer for the professional services division supporting Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn, P&O Cruises Australia and Carnival Australia. In the role, Marshall will oversee the entire information technology portfolio for the four cruise brands.
Read More…November 6, 2019
The rise and rise of OceanMedallion
Sky Princess, the first purpose built Princess Cruises’ MedallionClass ship, recently set sail on her inaugural season in Europe. Representing an evolution of the design platform used for her sister Royal-Class ships – Regal Princess, Royal Princess and Majestic Princess – the 143,700-ton, 3,660-guest Sky Princess offers an elevation of spectacular style and elegance that Princess is known for, in addition to new distinct features.
Read More…October 30, 2019
Curtis Stone cooks up a storm for trade partners
Australia celebrated its first new ship of the summer cruise season with the maiden arrival of Princess Cruises’ Ruby Princess into Sydney Harbour last Wednesday (23 October).
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