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Enchanted Princess Chatter / Pure Barre’s Beloved Low-Impact Workouts and Community

« on: January 19, 2024, 08:25:24 PM »

"IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Are you ready to “tuck” in the tropics? Pure Barre, the largest barre brand in the United States, and its partner Princess Cruises announced today the first-ever Pure Barre at Sea: A Tropical Retreat, aboard the Enchanted Princess cruise ship, coming in the summer of 2024."

"Pure Barre members can reserve their spot on this tropical adventure by calling (888) 810-0912 or visiting a special website created just for this voyage. Those who book by March 10 enjoy $100 per-person deposits as well as $50 of onboard credit if booked before January 31."

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Princess News & General Princess Chatter / Princess lists their Valencia Town Center office building

« on: January 19, 2024, 08:08:45 PM »

https://www.costar.com/article/1347405613/princess-cruises-lists-suburban-los-angeles-office-campus-for-sublease

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Sapphire Princess Chatter / Princess Cruises Informs Guests of Embarkation Port Change

« on: January 19, 2024, 07:56:22 PM »

“Please be advised that due to adverse weather conditions in San Antonio, Chile the port there has closed,” the notification explained. “Embarkation for your Sapphire Princess voyage on Saturday, January 20, 2024 will now be in Valparaiso, Chile.”

https://www.cruisehive.com/princess-cruises-informs-guests-of-embarkation-port-change/121348

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Princess News & General Princess Chatter / Second Los Angeles cruise terminal request for proposal (RFP)

« on: January 16, 2024, 04:49:22 PM »

"A new second cruise terminal could be online by the end of the decade, with the port planning to issue an RFP in early 2024. Shore power will be installed ahead of time."

“We have some offsite locations we are utilizing when necessary,” he said, adding that a new parking lot is also being built and that the potential site for the new cruise terminal was also being used as overflow parking with a shuttle system."

https://cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/2024/01/los-angeles-planning-new-cruise-terminal/

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Princess News & General Princess Chatter / Princess director of national accounts no longer works at Princess

« on: January 16, 2024, 03:45:08 PM »

"Elena Rodriquez joins Celestyal from Princess Cruises where she served as director of national accounts overseeing a portfolio of 45 accounts."

https://cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/2024/01/celestyal-expands-north-american-trade-team/

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Sun Princess Chatter / Magic Castle -

« on: January 16, 2024, 03:40:11 PM »

"Princess Cruises recently revealed that a nondescript black door on Deck 8 aboard the new Sun Princess will house Spellbound, a collaboration with Hollywood's famed Magic Castle."

"Renderings of Spellbound by Magic Castle on Sun Princess show the same ornately decorated Victorian interiors. The space will have three intimate rooms including a fireplace, a bar with sleight-of-hand servers, a 30-seat theater and even a resident spirit. "

"Multiple shows by reservation will take place throughout, with the admission fees to be announced soon."

https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/entertainment/inside-hollywoods-magic-castle-inspiration-novel-sun-princess-experience

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Princess News & General Princess Chatter / Princess guide to gratuities

« on: January 14, 2024, 04:51:08 PM »

"Princess Cruises automatically applies “Crew Appreciation” charges to guests’ accounts to handle gratuities. These daily tips vary based on stateroom type. Interior, Oceanview, and Balcony cabins incur $16 (23.82 AUD) per guest daily. On the other hand, Mini-Suites and Club Class are charged at $17 (25.31 AUD) per person, while full Suites are charged $18 (26.80 AUD) per guest per day.

On top of the tiered daily appreciation charges, Princess Cruises also adds service charges to many optional purchases throughout the voyage. Specialty dining venues and food items incur a 17% service charge. Meanwhile, drink packages, individual beverages, brought-on wine corkage fees, private events, and the spa have an 18% non-refundable gratuity added automatically."

https://cruisepassenger.com.au/news/ultimate-guide-to-gratuities-2024/

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Princess News & General Princess Chatter / Princess contract with Wärtsilä Water and Waste

« on: January 14, 2024, 04:43:30 PM »

"While Wärtsilä Water and Waste and Carnival Corporation have previously signed similar agreements, the fleet of 31 ships covered by this contract is the largest to date. The full scope includes health check visits, service visits, spare parts, remote technical support, and contract management services."

https://cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/2024/01/carnival-signs-technical-support-agreement-with-wartsila/

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Sun Princess Chatter / A new cabin category for single travelers

« on: January 14, 2024, 04:40:14 PM »

"Princess debuts its next-generation Sphere-class ships in February, starting with the Sun Princess, which, among its many firsts for the line, will offer a new cabin category for single travelers."

https://www.travelpulse.com/news/cruise/cruise-industry-embracing-solo-travelers-with-more-single-occupancy-cabins

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Diamond Princess Chatter / Diamond Princess Drydock - January 2024

« on: January 14, 2024, 04:28:24 PM »

Diamond Princess
"Cruise Line: Princess Cruises
Capacity: 2,600 guests
Tonnage: 113,000
Year built: 2004
Drydock Period: January 19 to February 6
Shipyard: Sembcorp Marine Singapore (Singapore)

The Diamond Princess is set to undergo a routine drydock later this month. Currently in service in Southeast Asia, the Princess Cruises vessel is scheduled to arrive at a shipyard in Singapore soon after disembarking passengers on Jan. 19.

Before resuming service on Fe. 6, the 2004-built vessel will see a series of interventions, which include scheduled maintenance, technical overhauls, regular upkeep, and class inspections."

https://cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/2024/01/key-cruise-ship-drydocks-in-january/

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Enchanted Princess Chatter / There’s a Really Nasty Virus Going Around - Enchanted Princess

« on: January 14, 2024, 03:43:37 PM »

https://johnnyjet.com/theres-a-really-nasty-virus-going-around-and-i-got-it-cruising-the-caribbean/

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Cruising Tips Chatter / How to track a cruise ship

« on: January 08, 2024, 03:42:55 PM »

https://cruise.blog/2024/01/how-track-cruise-ship

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Cruising Tips Chatter / Op-Ed: You Have No Rights on a Cruise Ship

« on: January 08, 2024, 03:40:11 PM »

https://www.edhat.com/news/op-ed-you-have-no-rights-on-a-cruise-ship/

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Regal Princess Chatter / No More Roatan for Regal Princess

« on: January 08, 2024, 03:33:08 PM »

"Princess Cruises has made an alteration to a Regal Princess cruise sailing on January 21 out of Galveston, Texas. Instead of sailing to the tropical island paradise of Roatan, Honduras, guests will spend the day at Belize City, Belize instead.

The change in itinerary was made by Princess Cruises in light of congestion in Roatan. The small island has a limited number of berths and can only accommodate three cruise ships at the same time."

https://www.cruisehive.com/port-congestion-forces-princess-cruise-ship-elsewhere/120117

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Princess News & General Princess Chatter / Princess Cruises Names Jim Berra Chief Marketing Officer

« on: January 08, 2024, 03:28:10 PM »

"Berra comes to Princess from Invited (formerly ClubCorp), the largest owner of private membership clubs in the country, where he served as Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer. Prior to Invited, Berra spent six years at Royal Caribbean International as senior vice president and chief marketing officer, overseeing the company's advertising programs, marketing communications, social media, e-commerce, and customer marketing."

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/princess-cruises-names-jim-berra-chief-marketing-officer-302028519.html

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