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Princess Cruises Expanding With Two New Ship Orders

Posted: April 18, 2022

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Princess Cruises has reached an agreement with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri S.p.A. to construct two new ships, entering into service in 2019 and 2020.

At a ceremony on April 2nd at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Marghera attended by Italian Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Graziano Delrio, Carnival Corporation Chairman Micky Arison, Carnival Corporation CEO Arnold Donald,  Fincantieri CEO Giuseppe Bono and Stein Kruse, CEO of Holland America Group, which includes Princess Cruises the contract was signed.

[pullquote align=”full” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””] “We are incredibly proud and excited to add two new ships to our already formidable fleet,” Princess Cruises Vice President Australia & New Zealand Stuart Allison said.     [/pullquote]

[pullquote align=”full” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””] “With this new ship commitment, Princess Cruises will continue to grow and expand globally as the world’s destination leader in premium cruising.”   [/pullquote]

The yet to be named 143,700-tonne, 3560-passenger ships will be the brand’s fourth and fifth Royal-class vessels, boasting an progression of the effective design policy used on Royal Princess, Regal Princess and the new Majestic Princess coming in 2017.

The new-fangled Princess ships will embrace the signature fundamentals that have come to be synonymous with the brand’s best-in-class guest experience featuring a high central atrium, numerous dining, entertainment and retail venues; an outdoor theatre experience; and 80 per cent of all staterooms with balconies. The ships will also include new novelties to boost the guest experience even further.

Specific features and amenities for the ships, along with deployment details, will be revealed in the near future.

Presenting To You: Princess Cruises New Livery to Debut on Majestic Princess

Posted: February 9, 2023

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Princess Cruises cruise ship built and designed especially for the China Market Majestic Princess, will be debuting an stylish new livery design showcasing the company’s iconic logo. Even more exciting, is that the livery design will be rolled out fleet wide over the coming few years.

Princess Cruises is recognised globally as a leader in cruising.  The modern, sophisticated new look is designed to strengthen the superior experience of Princess Cruises.

Princess Cruises President Jan Swartz said for nearly half a century the Princess logo had represented the adventure of cruise travel around the globe.

[pullquote align=”full” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””] “Now our ships sail to more than 360 ports of call worldwide and will be instantly recognised from afar. As the very first cruise ship built for China, we take great pride that Majestic Princess is our first ship to proudly display our new livery design,” Ms Swartz said.   [/pullquote]

Majesstic Princess has also achieved a a compelling construction event with the ship “floated out” marked by a traditional ceremony as the ship met ocean water for the first time.in its building dock at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone,

Subsequent to the shipyard’s tradition, the ceremony commences when a “madrina,” or godmother, cuts the cord that signals the flow of sea water into the ship’s building dock. Executive Vice President of Fleet Operations Keith Taylor and recently appointed Majestic Princess Captain Dino Sagani represented Princess Cruises at the ceremony. Captain Sagani’s mother, Graziella Sagani, served as the ship’s “madrina.”

Majestic Princess will feature many of the same amenities of the highly esteemed  Royal Princess and Regal Princess, These consist of a vivid multi-story atrium serving as the social hub of the ship; an over-the-ocean SeaWalk, a top-deck glass-bottomed pathway covering 8.5 metres outside the edge of the ship; the Princess Live! interactive studio; and a special Chef’s Table Lumiere, a private dining experience that surrounds diners in a curtain of light.

Majestic Princess will also feature many new venues and capabilities created exclusively for the China market, the details of which will be revealed in the coming months.

Majestic Princess will based in Shanghai and carry 3560 guests.

Princess Cruises to Name New China-Based Cruise Ship Majestic Princess

Posted: October 10, 2022

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Princess Cruises announced that its ship now under construction, a sister ship to Royal Princess and Regal Princess, will be named Majestic Princess.

The new ship will be based in China year-round beginning in summer 2017 and become the first vessel built specifically for Chinese guests incorporating a unique blend of international and Chinese features.

[pullquote align=”full” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””]”Royal Princess and Regal Princess were named after iconic previous vessels, while Majestic Princess will carry a name that was chosen by our global employees,” said Jan Swartz, President of Princess Cruises. “The name Majestic Princess is well suited to the Princess Cruises experience in China, and she will offer a truly magnificent experience to our Chinese guests,” added Ms Swartz.[/pullquote]

[pullquote align=”full” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””]Befitting her dedication to the Chinese market, Majestic Princess will also carry a Chinese name on the hull,  (Sheng Shì Gong Zhu Hao– an interpretation selected by Carnival plc’s China employees, which has the suggestive meaning of “Grand World” or “Grand Spirit.”[/pullquote]

The 143,000-tonne vessel, Majestic Princess, is being built at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. She will be homeported in Shanghai, carrying 3560 guests for cruises to Japan and Korea, and will offer many of the special features that have made Royal Princess and Regal Princess so popular and distinctive. These include a dramatic multi-storey atrium serving as the social hub of the ship; the unique over-the-ocean SeaWalk - a glass-floor walkway extending more than eight metres beyond the edge of the ship; the Princess Live! interactive studio; and the special Chef’s Table Lumiere, a private dining experience that surrounds guests in a curtain of light.

[pullquote align=”full” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””]“We’re excited that Shanghai will be welcoming this newest, most advanced addition to the Princess fleet, as it represents our brand’s long-term commitment to the continuing growth of the China market,” Ms Swartz said.[/pullquote]

Majestic Princess will offer the international flavour of cruising with Princess, drawn from the brand’s award-winning expertise as the world’s leader in premium destination cruising. The ship’s cuisine will span the globe, serving authentic dishes from Italy, France, North and South America, Southeast Asia, Japan and China – all freshly prepared onboard. Guests will enjoy a festival celebrating dance, music and crafts of exotic cultures; an array of international guest entertainers; and Las Vegas-style production shows starring a cast of singers and dancers from around the world.

[pullquote align=”full” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””]“Every day, around the world, our guests create lifelong memories from authentic experiences while enjoying freshly made cuisine designed to bring each destination to life,” Ms Swartz added. “Majestic Princess will allow us to bring the best the world has to offer to more Chinese guests, for an unparalleled premium and international vacation, inspired by our passion for the many places we sail.”[/pullquote]

Like all Princess cruises in China, Majestic Princess will showcase the brand’s exclusive Princess Class experience, designed specifically for the Chinese market. Delivered by the ship’s extensively trained international crew, these Princess Class enhancements enrich the travel experience of each cruise guest: authentic, classic events like the World Leaders Dinner and Traditional English Afternoon Tea; special culinary experiences such as the Lobster Grill, Ultimate Balcony Dining, and an ocean-view hot pot dinner option; and an unparalleled duty-free shopping experience, featuring leading designer brands.

The ship will also offer Princess’ signature Movies Under the Stars, with the largest outdoor screen at sea, and the exciting Princess Water Colour Fantasy fountain and light show. Accommodations will be configured to appeal to families and multi-generational travellers; all outside staterooms will have private balconies. Additional details about the new ship’s features and deployment schedule will be announced over the coming months.