Princess Cruises Debuts Newest Ship for 2020 Europe Season
Enchanted Princess Debuts in the Mediterranean; Sky Princess Sails First Northern Europe Season; Cruises Resume to the Holy Land
SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Nov. 1, 2018 /CNW/ -- The Princess Cruises 2020 Europe season offers the very best of iconic destinations in this region, including visiting medieval castles, walking amongst ancient Greek & Roman ruins and sailing along breathtaking fjords in Norway and Iceland. A recognized leader in Europe, Princess Cruises 2020 voyages range from four to 33 days and includes the debut of the cruise line's newest ship, Enchanted Princess, sailing the Mediterranean. Cruises go on sale Nov. 8, 2018.
In total, five ships offering 67 itineraries to 120 European destinations, visiting 37 countries round out the 2020 Europe cruise season with voyages offered March through November.
Enchanted Princess, the fifth Royal-class ship in the cruise line's fleet, will be named in the UK and departs for her maiden season in the Mediterranean debuting in Rome on July 11, 2020, offering a variety of cruises ranging from seven to 22 days from Rome, Athens and Barcelona.
The 2020 Europe program also marks the return to the Holy Land, visiting Jerusalem, Galilee and more, with Island Princess joining the Europe fleet, visiting more off-the-beaten destinations in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe including two opportunities to view the Northern Lights in the late fall. Crown Princess also sails these regions visiting Norway, Iceland and Greenland.
Northern Europe highlights include a pair of debuts: Sky Princess sails her first season on the 11-day Scandinavia & Russia itinerary from Copenhagen while Regal Princess is all new to the popular 12-day British Isles from Southampton. In total, three Royal-class ships will sail Europe in 2020.
"Our 2020 Europe lineup is epic with the debut of Enchanted Princess in the Mediterranean," said Jan Swartz, Princess Cruises president. "Some of my fondest travel memories are from my many cruises throughout Europe. I always see something new, learn from the locals and of course, delight in the regional cuisines. We have so many cruise options to enjoy the rich history and diverse cultures whether it's your first visit to Europe or your return."
Cultural immersion abounds with select sailings visiting an array of treasured UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as the Old City of Dubrovnik or the Acropolis in Athens. Guests will delight in award-winning Discovery, Animal Planet and Bon Appetit shore excursions. And Princess offers More Ashore late-night and overnight stays in 41 ports to maximize time exploring these famed cities.
Several Mediterranean and Northern Europe cruises can be combined with a multi-night land tour to create a cruisetour with options to explore classic Italy, imperial Europe, the best of Spain and Ireland's Ring of Kerry.
Princess Cruises was selected as the "Best Cruise Line in Europe" by the Women's Choice Awards and has been awarded "Best Itineraries" by readers of Recommend Magazine 12 times in the last 13 years.
Captain's Circle Savings and Early Booking Deposit
Princess Past Guests are eligible for a special promotion when they book early. The special promotion consists of a $100 - $200/person discount off the public fare, based on itinerary. This can be combined with launch and group promotions. These discounts do not apply to third or fourth berth guests. Additionally, a reduced deposit is available for Captain Circle guests when they book early.
More details are available by contacting a professional travel advisor, calling 1-800-PRINCESS or by visiting the company's website at www.princess.com.
About Princess Cruises
One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is a global premium cruise line and tour company operating a fleet of 17 modern cruise ships, carrying two million guests each year to 380 destinations around the globe, including the Caribbean, Alaska, Panama Canal, Mexican Riviera, Europe, South America, Australia/New Zealand, the South Pacific, Hawaii, Asia, Canada/New England and World Cruises. A team of professional destination experts has created more than 150 award-winning itineraries, ranging in length from three to 111 days and Princess Cruises has been continuously recognized as "Best Cruise Line for Itineraries."
Princess Cruises continues its multi-year, "Come Back New Promise" – a $450 million-dollar product innovation and cruise ship renovation campaign that will continue to enhance the line's onboard guest experience. These enhancements result in more moments of awe, lifetime memories and meaningful stories for guests to share from their cruise vacation. The product innovations include partnerships with award-winning Chef Curtis Stone; engaging entertainment inspired shows with Broadway-legend Stephen Schwartz; immersive activities for the whole family from Discovery and Animal Planet that include exclusive shore excursions to onboard activities; the ultimate sleep at sea with the award-winning Princess Luxury Bed and much more.
Three new Royal-class ships are currently on order with the next new ship, Sky Princess, under construction scheduled for delivery in October 2019 and Enchanted Princess in 2020. Princess recently announced that two new (LNG) ships which will be the largest ships in the Princess fleet, accommodating approximately 4,300 guests with expected delivery in 2023 and 2025. Princess now has five ships arriving over the next six years between 2019 & 2025. The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE:CUK).
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