Princess Chatter

Does Princess believe that enough new customers exist that endearing past passengers is no longer important?
Expanding offerings to attract new cruisers is a sound approach. Perhaps they're crunching numbers, and have determined the potential trend of repeat cruisers aging out of the future market. Oh to be a fly on the wall.

"Thanks to his background at Disney, (John) Padgett knew the premium that customers were prepared to pay for high-quality themed entertainment so he made it a priority at Princess."

https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolinereid/2024/05/09/the-magic-formula-for-building-a-themed-entertainment-powerhouse/?sh=52fe53a95378

Editor: This article tells how ex Disney John Padgett and Vicki Johnson are working hard to convert the Princess we knew to high dollar Disney park type themed entertainment.

'Princess Cruises lines up an array of short cruises from Melbourne for cruise passengers wanting for a quick getaway. The line’s best value offering is its summer holiday cruise featuring a 4-Day Australia Seacation. This Melbourne to Brisbane sailing is offered at a starting rate of $238 per guest. Moreover, this cruise is scheduled to depart from its port of embarkation on December 7 via Diamond Princess.

In addition, Princess Cruises also highlights a 5-Day Southern Australia Seacation as part of its spring offering. This Melbourne to Adelaide voyage is offered at a starting rate of $548 per guest from $658. This allows cruise passengers to enjoy a $110 savings per person. Additionally, this 5-day sailing is scheduled on September 28 aboard Diamond Princess."

 https://cruisepassenger.com.au/tips-advice/short-cruises-from-melbourne-offered-at-238-pp/

I find it almost impossible to do any future cruise planning's without the spreadsheet.
If you rely the Princess web site you're in the dark, not knowing which ships are sailing during any period without extensive searching.

"In promoting its 2025/26 South America season, Princess Cruises highlighted the opportunity for travelers to access Antarctica with 'affordable rates.' "

https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/ports-destinations/princess-highlights-antarctica-hook-202526-s-america-cruises