http://www.princess.com/news/releases.jsp Princess Cruises Press Release Articles en-us Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:04 GMT 2011-11-15T00:00:04Z en-us http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1194 SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (November 14, 2011) -- Each year passengers aboard Princess Cruises ships enjoy thousands of performances from guest entertainers -- comedians, magicians, tribute bands and... Mon, 14 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1194 2011-11-14T08:00:00Z http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1193 SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (November 10, 2011) -- Princess Cruises' signature Italian restaurant, Sabatini's, has debuted an updated menu and new style of service, which is now available across the fleet... Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1193 2011-11-10T08:00:00Z http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1192 SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (November 8, 2011) -- Princess Cruises has added two new cruisetour options to its Europe lineup next year, offering passengers the opportunity to explore the splendor of the... Tue, 08 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1192 2011-11-08T08:00:00Z http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1191 SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (November 7, 2011) -- Princess Cruises is offering a special Veterans Day Sale on a selection of 70 itineraries in Europe and Asia. The holiday promotion, which runs from... Mon, 07 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1191 2011-11-07T08:00:00Z http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1190 SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (October 31, 2011) -- With the snip of a ribbon aboard Sapphire Princess, Princess Cruises marked the completion of a three-year project to add the line's signature "pocket of... Mon, 31 Oct 2011 07:00:00 GMT http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1190 2011-10-31T07:00:00Z http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1189 SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (October 28, 2011) -- To offer passengers a unique way to get away from their everyday routine -- whether or not they're on a cruise -- Princess Cruises has launched its own... Fri, 28 Oct 2011 07:00:00 GMT http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1189 2011-10-28T07:00:00Z http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1187 SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (October 26, 2011) -- Featuring the largest Australia deployment of any North American line in the region, Princess Cruises' 2012-13 season of "Down Under" cruising offers... Wed, 26 Oct 2011 07:00:00 GMT http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1187 2011-10-26T07:00:00Z http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1186 SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (October 20, 2011) -- A significant construction milestone occurred today when the keel for the new Royal Princess was laid in the building dock at the Fincantieri shipyard in... Thu, 20 Oct 2011 07:00:00 GMT http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1186 2011-10-20T07:00:00Z http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1185 SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (October 14, 2011) -- Just in time for National Cruise Vacation Week, Princess Cruises is offering a special PreSeason Sale on a selection of 45 popular 2012 European vacations.... Fri, 14 Oct 2011 07:00:00 GMT http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1185 2011-10-14T07:00:00Z http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1184 SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (October 11, 2011) -- Cruisers who want to sample the Pacific Coast or sail from a West Coast port have a variety of options with Princess Cruises in 2012-13. The line will... Tue, 11 Oct 2011 07:00:00 GMT http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1184 2011-10-11T07:00:00Z http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1181 Dear Princess Passenger, We would like to advise you of widespread activity of dengue fever reported throughout the Caribbean region. The disease is transmitted through mosquitoes which mainly... Fri, 07 Oct 2011 07:00:00 GMT http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1181 2011-10-07T07:00:00Z http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1182 SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (October 7, 2011) -- Each year, Princess Cruises marks the end of the Alaska season with shipboard awards ceremonies celebrating the year's favorite local tour operators. The... Fri, 07 Oct 2011 07:00:00 GMT http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1182 2011-10-07T07:00:00Z http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1183 SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (October 4, 2011) -- On the heels of revealing the final blog post today capping a year-long collection of inspiring travel stories, Princess Cruises received a coveted 2011... Tue, 04 Oct 2011 07:00:00 GMT http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1183 2011-10-04T07:00:00Z http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1180 SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (October 4, 2011) -- After a full year showcasing inspirational stories about some of the most fascinating travel experiences around the world, Princess Cruises' travel bucket... Tue, 04 Oct 2011 07:00:00 GMT http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1180 2011-10-04T07:00:00Z http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1179 SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (September 28, 2011) -- Whether it's the timeless cities of the Mediterranean, the splendor of Scandinavia and Russia or the intriguing ports of the continent's northern... Wed, 28 Sep 2011 07:00:00 GMT http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1179 2011-09-28T07:00:00Z http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1178 SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (September 22, 2011) -- Today cruise passenger Steve Eaton completed the world's first-ever marathon at sea aboard Princess Cruises' ship Grand Princess with a time of 5 hours,... Thu, 22 Sep 2011 07:00:00 GMT http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1178 2011-09-22T07:00:00Z http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1177 SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (September 19, 2011) -- Princess Cruises ships will sail to the balmy waters of the Caribbean from both Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and Galveston, Texas during the fall 2012 to... Mon, 19 Sep 2011 07:00:00 GMT http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1177 2011-09-19T07:00:00Z http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1176 SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (September 16, 2011) -- As Princess Cruises prepares for its ships to return to Fort Lauderdale for its fall Caribbean season, the line has recognized Port Everglades as its... Fri, 16 Sep 2011 07:00:00 GMT http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1176 2011-09-16T07:00:00Z http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1175 SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (August 25, 2011) -- Sea Princess has been honored by the Port of San Francisco with its annual "Cruise Ship Environmental Award." This distinction was earned for the ship's... Thu, 25 Aug 2011 07:00:00 GMT http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1175 2011-08-25T07:00:00Z http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1173 SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (August 15, 2011) -- Princess Cruises has renewed the lease for its headquarters location in Valencia Town Center, and has announced it will continue to be "home ported" in... Mon, 15 Aug 2011 07:00:00 GMT http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1173 2011-08-15T07:00:00Z http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1172 SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Aug. 10, 2011 -- Three-quarters of Americans want to see National Relaxation Day (Aug.15) become an official U.S. holiday, according to a new national survey. Overworked and... Wed, 10 Aug 2011 07:00:00 GMT http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1172 2011-08-10T07:00:00Z http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1171 SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (July 25, 2011) -- Globetrotting Princess Cruises passengers will be joined by a variety of intriguing special guests aboard Pacific Princess during its 107-day World Cruise ... Mon, 25 Jul 2011 07:00:00 GMT http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1171 2011-07-25T07:00:00Z http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1170 SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (July 20, 2011) -- The "Islands of Aloha" have a special appeal as a cruise destination, and Princess Cruises is offering a choice of more than 50 sailings to the Hawaiian... Wed, 20 Jul 2011 07:00:00 GMT http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1170 2011-07-20T07:00:00Z http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1169 SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (July 14, 2011) -- Princess Cruises is offering special fares to some of its most popular warm-weather destinations, including the Caribbean, Panama Canal, Hawaii and Tahiti,... Thu, 14 Jul 2011 07:00:00 GMT http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1169 2011-07-14T07:00:00Z http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1168 SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (July 7, 2011) -- Princess Cruises has debuted a new Princess Roll CallTM section on its Facebook page enabling passengers on each sailing to connect with each other before and... Thu, 07 Jul 2011 07:00:00 GMT http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1168 2011-07-07T07:00:00Z http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1167 SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (June 29, 2011) -- Go North , the newest of Princess Cruises Collector's Edition videos, has won three prestigious Telly Awards, earning distinction in the Documentary,... Wed, 29 Jun 2011 07:00:00 GMT http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1167 2011-06-29T07:00:00Z http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1166 SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (June 22, 2011) -- A remarkable 9.5-foot-long replica of the original "Love Boat" -- Pacific Princess -- constructed entirely of LEGOs not only attracted the attention of fans... Wed, 22 Jun 2011 07:00:00 GMT http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1166 2011-06-22T07:00:00Z http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1165 SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (June 15, 2011) -- Princess Cruises has announced that smoking will no longer be allowed in passenger staterooms or on balconies, effective on all sailings departing after... Wed, 15 Jun 2011 07:00:00 GMT http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1165 2011-06-15T07:00:00Z http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1164 SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (June 8, 2011) -- Princess Cruises has debuted a new section on its Facebook page dedicated to stories from passengers. This new Princess Stories "tab" offers a unique space... Wed, 08 Jun 2011 07:00:00 GMT http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1164 2011-06-08T07:00:00Z http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1163 IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING ITINERARY CHANGES AND CRUISE CHECK IN On the current sailing of Sea Princess there has been an increase in the number of cases of gastrointestinal illness amongst... Tue, 07 Jun 2011 07:00:00 GMT http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1163 2011-06-07T07:00:00Z http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1162 Princess Cruises is working closely with the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to monitor the outbreak of E-coli in Germany. Almost all the cases have been reported in people living in Northern... Fri, 03 Jun 2011 07:00:00 GMT http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1162 2011-06-03T07:00:00Z http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1161 SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (May 31, 2011) -- Zumba Fitness, the exhilarating dance-fitness program that blends red-hot international music and contagious choreography, is rolling out to the entire... Tue, 31 May 2011 07:00:00 GMT http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1161 2011-05-31T07:00:00Z http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1160 SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (May 27, 2011) -- Sea Princess recently hosted a group of 25 new graduates from Guide Dogs for the Blind and their owners for the day in San Francisco, to familiarize them with... Fri, 27 May 2011 07:00:00 GMT http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1160 2011-05-27T07:00:00Z http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1159 Iceland experienced a volcanic eruption over the weekend from the Grimsvotn volcano, and we are currently monitoring the impact of the resulting volcanic ash cloud. At this time there are no changes... Tue, 24 May 2011 07:00:00 GMT http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1159 2011-05-24T07:00:00Z http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1158 SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (May 6, 2011) -- Following the most extensive drydock in Princess Cruises history, today the first passengers set sail aboard the completely transformed Grand Princess in... Fri, 06 May 2011 07:00:00 GMT http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1158 2011-05-06T07:00:00Z http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1157 SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (April 18, 2011) -- Princess Cruises has reinstated calls to Egyptian ports on all itineraries where they were previously removed. In February due to political unrest,... Mon, 18 Apr 2011 07:00:00 GMT http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1157 2011-04-18T07:00:00Z http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1156 SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (April 12, 2011) -- Today Grand Princess begins the most significant transformation ever in Princess Cruises history, and viewers can follow along with a daily video journal ... Tue, 12 Apr 2011 07:00:00 GMT http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1156 2011-04-12T07:00:00Z http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1154 SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (April 5, 2011) -- Princess Cruises today reached the halfway point of its blog, "50 Essential Experiences: The Travel Bucket List," with the post of Essential Experience... Tue, 05 Apr 2011 07:00:00 GMT http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1154 2011-04-05T07:00:00Z http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1153 The people of Japan have experienced an unimaginable tragedy, and our thoughts and prayers continue to be with them in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake, tsunami and damaged nuclear... Fri, 18 Mar 2011 07:00:00 GMT http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1153 2011-03-18T07:00:00Z http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1151 Highlights Include New Cruises from San Francisco and Galveston, Ship Added to Gulf of Alaska, and Largest Europe Deployment SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (March 17, 2011) -- Princess Cruises ... Thu, 17 Mar 2011 07:00:00 GMT http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1151 2011-03-17T07:00:00Z http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1152 We are closely monitoring the aftermath of the devastating earthquake in Japan and the evolving situation with the damaged nuclear reactors. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with the people... Thu, 17 Mar 2011 07:00:00 GMT http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1152 2011-03-17T07:00:00Z http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1150 SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (March 15, 2011) -- As the first steel plate was cut today marking the official start of construction of Princess Cruises' next ship, the line unveiled the vessel's profile,... Tue, 15 Mar 2011 07:00:00 GMT http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1150 2011-03-15T07:00:00Z http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1149 As the current situation in Japan is evolving daily, our Security Department remains in close contact with the U.S. State Department and continues to monitor the situation. The safety and security... Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:00:00 GMT http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1149 2011-03-14T07:00:00Z http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1148 Due to continuing security concerns in Mazatlan that include incidents in the city's tourist areas, Princess Cruises has removed Mazatlan calls from all Mexico itineraries through the remainder of... Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:00:00 GMT http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1148 2011-03-11T08:00:00Z http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1147 Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Japan especially those directly affected by today's devastating earthquake. We currently have no ships in Japan, nor are any of our ships considered... Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:00:00 GMT http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1147 2011-03-11T08:00:00Z http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1146 SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (March 3, 2011) -- For the first time since 2007, a Princess Cruises ship will again set sail from the port of Galveston, offering cruises to the sunny Western Caribbean.... Thu, 03 Mar 2011 08:00:00 GMT http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1146 2011-03-03T08:00:00Z http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1145 SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (March 2, 2011) -- Princess Cruises honored the line's long-time ambassador and everyone's favorite "Love Boat" captain, Gavin MacLeod, with a special 80th birthday party... Wed, 02 Mar 2011 08:00:00 GMT http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1145 2011-03-02T08:00:00Z http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1144 Due to the current political unrest in Egypt, the US State Department has issued a travel warning which recommends that US Citizens avoid travel to Egypt at this time. Based on this information, and... Fri, 18 Feb 2011 08:00:00 GMT http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1144 2011-02-18T08:00:00Z http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1143 SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (February 16, 2011) -- Thanks to creative use of red snapper and deep-fried sushi, two Princess Cruises chefs have taken first place in two culinary categories at the Sixth... Wed, 16 Feb 2011 08:00:00 GMT http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1143 2011-02-16T08:00:00Z http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1141 SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (February 14, 2011) -- The highly anticipated Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton will be televised live on Princess ships on April 29. Passengers will be able... Mon, 14 Feb 2011 08:00:00 GMT http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1141 2011-02-14T08:00:00Z http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1139 SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (February 10, 2011) -- The most significant transformation ever of a Princess Cruises ship will occur this spring aboard Grand Princess. During a 24-day makeover the ship,... Thu, 10 Feb 2011 08:00:00 GMT http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1139 2011-02-10T08:00:00Z http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1138 SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (February 4, 2011) -- Princess Cruises just made it easier to reserve Alaska land excursions from its wilderness lodges this summer. Passengers can now pre-reserve land tours... Fri, 04 Feb 2011 08:00:00 GMT http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1138 2011-02-04T08:00:00Z http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1137 SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (February 3, 2011) -- Football fans aboard all Princess Cruises ships around the world will have the opportunity to enjoy a super tailgate party at sea this Sunday February 6,... Thu, 03 Feb 2011 08:00:00 GMT http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1137 2011-02-03T08:00:00Z http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1136 SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (January 19, 2011) -- A love of cruising has led to a remarkably creative version of Princess Cruises' famous "Love Boat" -- Pacific Princess -- as reincarnated in LEGO by a... Wed, 19 Jan 2011 08:00:00 GMT http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1136 2011-01-19T08:00:00Z http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1135 SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (January 17, 2011) -- Princess Cruises is today launching a Facebook contest inviting its fans to share their most essential travel experience for a chance to check another... Mon, 17 Jan 2011 08:00:00 GMT http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1135 2011-01-17T08:00:00Z http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1134 SANTA CLARITA, Calif., January 6, 2011 -- With New Year's resolutions fresh in consumers' minds, Princess Cruises fielded a poll to its Facebook fans to learn which destinations and travel... Thu, 06 Jan 2011 08:00:00 GMT http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na1134 2011-01-06T08:00:00Z