Today, two vastly different cruise ships celebrated two important milestones of their career. Princess Cruises’ newest and largest ship, the Royal Princess, celebrated her first birthday today while sailing towards her next port of call, Copenhagen. Guests currently sailing aboard the Royal Princess joined in the festivities today, taking part in the Royal Ball Birthday Party, […]
Princess Cruise’s newest ship, the Royal Princess, will begin sailing from Southampton in May 2015. Announced today by Princess Cruises, the new ship will sail from Southampton to ports throughout the Baltic Sea and on “around the UK sailings.” Full itineraries, sail dates, and prices will be announced in the coming months. The Royal Princess, […]
Early this morning, the Royal Princess slowly entered the jetty’s of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The Royal Princess was arriving from her transAtlantic sailing after completing her inaugural season in the Mediterranean. The Royal Princess will now begin sailing 7 night eastern Caribbean cruises from her new homeport, Port Everglades for the next […]
(4:50 pm ET 9/24) According to Princess Cruises, the Royal Princess is currently undergoing maintenance and will be able to sail her next cruise, on 9/27 from Barcelona. Here is the official statement from Princess: “Today Royal Princess remains in Naples as passengers continue to disembark the ship and travel home. We have appreciated our passengers’ patience […]
In a spectacular ceremony today in Southampton, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge named the new ship Royal Princess when she released a bottle of champagne that smashed against its hull. Standing on the naming platform with the ship’s Captain Tony Draper, The Duchess pronounced, “I name this ship Royal Princess. May God bless her and […]
When Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge christens Royal Princess on June 13, the nearly 2,000 invited guests in Southampton will not be the only ones to enjoy the festivities. Viewers around the world can also watch the celebrations as Princess Cruises will be streaming the ceremony live online at www.princess.com, so everyone can share in the spectacular event, which […]
A musical salute provided a spectacular welcome for Royal Princess to Southampton today as the new cruise ship arrived to begin a week-long series of special inaugural events. British actor, director and writer Simon Callow orchestrated the Southampton University Brass Band to serenade the new Princess Cruises ship with a rendition of “God Save The Queen” as the vessel […]
Earlier this weekend, the Royal Princess was officially handed over from Fincantieri to Princess Cruises through the traditional lowering and raising of the flags. The ceremony consisted of the the Fincantieri and Italian flags being lowered from the radar mast, and the flags for Princess Cruises and Bermuda being raised to signify the official transfer […]
Royal Princess is nearing the end of her construction in Monfalcone, Italy and will debut in Southampton on June 9th. The Royal Princess will the make her maiden Mediterranean voyage on June 16th beginning in Southampton and ending in Venice, Italy. Click the play button above to check in on the progress being made on one of […]
In addition to its many elegant dining options, the new Royal Princess will feature a wide selection of casual eateries where passengers can grab a snack or enjoy a relaxed meal. The expanded atrium on the new Royal Princess will offer cruisers a variety of options, including Alfredo’s pizzeria, the new Ocean Terrace seafood bar, and the favorite […]
Early this morning, Princess Cruises announced that The Duchess of Cambridge, Catherine, would fill the role of godmother to the new Royal Princess. Catherine will take up her role as godmother and christen the new Royal Princess at a special ceremony on June 13th in the Port of Southampton. According to Princess, “The spectacular ceremony will uphold British […]
Well, I think Disney Cruise Line has finally met their match. Princess Cruise’s new Royal Princess will have a horn that is set to the tune of the Love Boat theme song. The horn was played for the public today while docked at Fincantieri Shipyard in Monfalcone, where it is currently under construction. Check out a preview […]