Princess Chatter

"Breast Cancer Ireland held their annual “Race for a Cure” Race Day in Leopardstown Pavillion on Sunday, 12th May. To help raise funds to support the very worthy charity, Princess Cruises sponsored a prize of a fabulous cruise in the auction which raised a staggering amount of over €7,000. "

https://ittn.ie/travel-news/princess-hosts-travel-agents-media-at-race-for-a-cure-in-leopardstown/

"FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Princess guests discovering the scenic east coast on a 2025 Canada & New England cruise sailing out of New York City can now immerse themselves in historic America as they tour the nation's capital, interact with early settlers at a living history museum, visit Independence Hall in Philadelphia, and stand on the same soil as Thomas Jefferson at his Monticello estate, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  This Historic America cruisetour takes guests on a seven-night, hosted land tour with overnight stays in Washington D.C., Williamsburg, Staunton, Gettysburg and Philadelphia prior to boarding a seven-day Canada/New England cruise onboard Enchanted Princess roundtrip from New York City."

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/princess-cruises-adds-historic-america-cruisetour-ahead-of-250th-anniversary-of-america-302141922.html

We are hearing that  the Sapphire speed is down to 15 knots and their itinerary is being revised.  No Ketchikan and no College Fjords so far.  One of the Sapphire's two propulsion motors is off line.  Passengers received a letter saying that Princess is trying to decided how to compensate everyone.  Lexi Brunner, a passenger on the ship, says that even so, they are still having a wonderful time.

That's also an excellent photo of the Diamond.

It's been many years since our last Alaskan cruise. I'll bet the towns are really super busy what the ships are in.