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Princess News & General Princess Chatter / Princess Cruises bolsters sales team with two new appointments
« on: April 25, 2024, 03:06:36 PM »
"Princess Cruises has strengthened its UK sales team with the addition of Yasmin McKechine as senior sales manager and Josh Smith as sales development and engagement manager."

https://www.cruisetradenews.com/princess-cruises-bolsters-sales-team-with-two-new-appointments/


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Princess News & General Princess Chatter / Princess pres. says the Medallion results in cruisers paying more overall
« on: April 25, 2024, 03:02:57 PM »
"The overall revenue driver is the personalized experience that it enables you to deliver. So you make money on the whole, not the thing. The value comes from making sure you remember that the thing itself doesn't deliver any value. The experience becomes personalized and hassle free and that is the value to the consumer."

“Value comes from benefiting the consumer holistically across the experience so that they pay more overall both on their initial visit and their repeat visits. That is where you really create value. Differentiation and loyalty are the two key points."

https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolinereid/2024/04/25/meet-the-company-beating-theme-parks-at-their-own-game/?sh=c1276922b866


Princess Cruises' President, John Padgett

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Princess News & General Princess Chatter / Princess Pres. says Princess will never bring a ship out before it's ready
« on: April 24, 2024, 07:53:38 PM »
"Princess Cruises will never bring a ship out before it’s ready, the line’s president John Padgett vowed on Tuesday (23 April), as he explained why he’d delayed the introduction of Star Princess by two months."

https://www.ttgmedia.com/cruise/princess-chief-defends-gutsy-decision-making-behind-ship-launch-delays-45984

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Princess News & General Princess Chatter / Princess Love Line Premium Liquors Rolling Out to All Princess Ships
« on: April 24, 2024, 07:47:01 PM »
"Princess also revealed its newest indulgence – the “Love Line Premium Liquors” collection. Crafted in collaboration with renowned celebrities Pitbull, Jason Aldean and Romero Britto, this exclusive line of wines and spirits promises an unparalleled experience for guests sailing aboard ships from the Love Boat. The new premium collection features meticulously selected wines and spirits, each bearing the unique touch of its celebrity partner including Voli Vodka by Pitbull, Love Prosecco by Britto, and Melorosa Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon from Jason Aldean. The Love Line collection is currently available aboard Sun Princess, and will roll out to all the ships in the Princess fleets throughout the summer. "

 https://ittn.ie/travel-news/ittn-attends-official-naming-ceremony-of-princess-cruises-newest-ship-sun-princess/


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Sun Princess Chatter / Sun Princess aka "the Grand Diva" officially christened in Barcelona
« on: April 23, 2024, 03:30:19 PM »
"The vessel was named by godmother, British actor Hannah Waddingham, at its Spanish homeport."

 “As much as theatre ripples through my bloodstream, I have the strongest history of maritime in my family,” said Waddingham when asked how she felt to be named as godmother to Sun Princess. “It is in my blood and in my bones so it’s a great privilege to be on this grand diva, the first of her class.”

https://www.cruiseandferry.net/articles/sun-princess-officially-christened-in-barcelona


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Princess News & General Princess Chatter / No more day passes to access the Sanctuary on the Sun and Star Princess
« on: April 23, 2024, 03:22:06 PM »
"Guests not staying in a Sanctuary Collection stateroom on Sun Princess (and Star Princess) will no longer be able to pay extra to visit the Sanctuary, a spot that on previous ships has always been very popular with many cruisers."

https://www.travelmarketreport.com/Cruise/articles/Princess-Competes-with-Ship-Within-a-Ship-Concept-with-New-Stateroom-Category

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Sun Princess Chatter / Princess Cruises Unveils Exclusive New Sanctuary Collection on Sun Princess $$
« on: April 23, 2024, 03:16:07 PM »
"As the name suggests, guests reserving in the Sanctuary Collection enjoy exclusive access to the ship's top deck retreat area, along with a host of additional and high-end amenities designed to enhance their voyage. These indulgences include exclusive private dining and relaxation areas, a luxurious stateroom experience, as well as the Princess Premier bundle to round out the all-inclusive allure of the Sanctuary experience."

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/princess-cruises-unveils-exclusive-new-sanctuary-collection-aboard-sun-princess-and-star-princess-302124565.html

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Star Princess Chatter / Star Princess to offer Alaska cruises, on sale this summer
« on: April 23, 2024, 03:13:00 PM »
""rincess Cruises has announced that its next ship, Star Princess, will offer cruises to Alaska in 2026 after completing a Caribbean season.

The ship, whose arrival has been postponed by two months till 26 September 2025 will be a sister ship to the first Princess Sphere class ship, Sun Princess.

Its Alaska cruises will be bookable from 18 July 2024."

"Princess Cruises also announced a new Sanctuary Collection on both Sun Princess and Star Princess, which gives guests staying in Signature cabins exclusive access to the top deck adult-only retreat area, The Sanctuary, as well as access to private dining and the Princess premier package, which includes drinks, speciality dining and gratuities."

https://www.travelgossip.co.uk/latestnews/star-princess-to-offer-alaska-cruises-on-sale-this-summer/


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Princess News & General Princess Chatter / Princess wants to become a high end (and high dollar) resort
« on: April 23, 2024, 03:04:46 PM »
"As the name suggests, guests reserving in the Sanctuary Collection enjoy exclusive access to the ship's top deck retreat area, along with a host of additional and high-end amenities designed to enhance their voyage. These indulgences include exclusive private dining and relaxation areas, a luxurious stateroom experience, as well as the Princess Premier bundle to round out the all-inclusive allure of the Sanctuary experience."

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/princess-cruises-unveils-exclusive-new-sanctuary-collection-aboard-sun-princess-and-star-princess-302124565.html

"Our new Sanctuary Collection offers guests those ultra-private, tucked away spaces that rival any high-end resort and surpasses the offerings of comparable cruise lines featuring similar ship-within-a-ship amenities," says John Padgett, president of Princess Cruises. "With spacious and well-appointed accommodations, along with an array of premium extras and its exclusivity, our new Sanctuary Collection delivers the ultimate in access and indulgence to deliver an unparalleled experience."

https://www.travelpulse.com/news/cruise/princess-cruises-unveils-ship-within-a-ship-experience-on-sun-princess-star-princess

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Princess News & General Princess Chatter / Princess to ensure that your food portion size will be an "appropriate" quantity
« on: April 21, 2024, 03:27:51 PM »
"Specifically, Kohen said, “Careful menu planning to ensure that ingredients are used efficiently and portion sizes are appropriate.” Additionally, the team is constantly “Reviewing data to understand how guests are ordering their food and when, to help us produce appropriate quantities.”

https://foodsided.com/posts/princess-cruises-implements-practical-and-innovative-ways-to-minimize-food-waste-01hw08jxkvt4


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Sapphire Princess Chatter / All you can eat for four and the cruise is essentially free
« on: April 20, 2024, 11:08:23 AM »
"A five-day cruise to Vancouver from Los Angeles is a steal thanks to a new offer from Princess Cruises.

The current promotion takes 35 per cent off the regular cost of the cruise. Plus, third and fourth guests sail free.

The cruise sails out of Los Angeles on Tuesday, May 7 and spends three days at sea before disembarking in Vancouver on Saturday, May 11."

https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/travel/princess-cruise-vancouver-los-angeles-april-2024-8625499

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Princess News & General Princess Chatter / Iceland town to limit the number of cruise visitors
« on: April 19, 2024, 05:28:30 PM »
"Isafjordur, a town in Iceland’s northwest Westfjords region, has become popular with tourists who want to see fjords or mountains.

The town has said it expects to see 255,000 cruise passengers a year but has introduced some limits."

"Under a new cruise policy, the town will limit the number of visitors who can travel each day and will be capped at 5,000 passengers.

Isafjordur will also ban the tradition of blowing the horn when leaving or entering the Westfjords port."

https://www.express.co.uk/travel/cruise/1890070/cruise-limits-passengers-iceland


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Princess News & General Princess Chatter / Jamaica's Minister of Tourism wants collaboration with Princess
« on: April 19, 2024, 05:10:22 PM »
Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett says "plans are afoot to have discussions with Princess Cruises, another major player under their umbrella, regarding further collaboration.”

https://cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/2024/04/bartlett-leads-jamaicas-cruise-tourism-growth-with-major-cruise-lines/


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Princess News & General Princess Chatter / Princess Cruises unveils celebrity speakers for UK ships
« on: April 19, 2024, 05:06:04 PM »
"The full line-up of celebrity speakers is: actress Sue Holderness, former Beatles member Pete Best, chef and performer Rustie Lee, actress and comedian Debra Stephenson, former Eastenders cast member Nina Wadia, ex-footballers Peter Beardsley and Terry Butcher, former athlete Derek Redmond, ‘Eddie the Eagle’ Michael Edwards, actor Ricky Tomlinson, army veteran Simon Weston, motivational speaker and former soldier Andy Reid, former British Royal Household member Grant Harrold."

https://travelweekly.co.uk/news/tour-operators/princess-cruises-unveils-celebrity-speakers-for-uk-ships


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Princess News & General Princess Chatter / Princess is reshuffling Australia schedule
« on: April 19, 2024, 05:03:16 PM »
"Throughout the 2023/2024 cruise season, Princess Cruises had four ships sailing in Australia, Royal Princess, Grand Princess, Majestic Princess, and Coral Princess. The ships have a capacity of 3600, 2610, 3560 and 2000. However, next season Princess will operate only three ships in Australia, Royal Princess, Diamond Princess, and Crown Princess. These ships can carry 2670 and 3080 passengers respectively. Then there will be another reshuffle for 2025/2026, with Discovery Princess entering the mix. it has a capacity of 3660. Meanwhile, Australia will see Crown Princess remaining and Grand Princess returning."

https://cruisepassenger.com.au/news/cruise-lines-cut-ships-to-australia-despite-demand-boom/

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