Princess Cruises Delivers Epic Summer Games Viewing, Ensuring Sports Fans Can Catch All the Action

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. (June 20, 2024) – Sports fans vacationing with Princess Cruises this summer can catch some of the most anticipated events from the upcoming Olympic Summer Games in Paris.

With live viewing parties, special food and beverage offerings, sports-themed activities for all ages and more, the best place to cheer on the world’s most gifted athletes is from the Lido Deck watching the action on the cruise line’s 300-square foot, 69,000-watt Movies Under the Stars giant poolside screen.

“Sports fans vacationing with us this summer can rest assured they won’t miss a single moment of their favorite events, as we offer them the greatest viewing experience at sea,” said John Padgett, Princess Cruises President. “From the athleticism of the epic track and field matchups to favorite events like gymnastics, we’re creating an atmosphere of fun for the whole family, while enjoying an unforgettable cruise vacation.”

Princess guests can cheer on their favorite countries and athletes with a host of onboard offerings:

Summer Games Paris 2024 – July 25- August 11 – All 16 Princess Ships

• Comprehensive coverage on Movies Under the Stars, indoor venues and on stateroom televisions.
• Opening and Closing Ceremony Watch Parties with a DJ, specially-themed cocktails and food, flags and face painting. Olympic Champagne with bright-ringed smoothies, Olympic-ring pastries and Gold Medal Gelato are amongst the offerings.
• Cruise Olympics where guests can join in any time and win medals for their country or US state with different daily events to choose from including basketball, table tennis, golf, swimming, soccer and more.
• Sports Brain featuring an engaging and dynamic gameshow that will not only test the knowledge of the panelists but energize the audience as they support their team.
• Olympic-themed trivia with questions about the athletes, sporting events, city hosts and country flags.
• Olympics Past, Present and Future enrichment presentation detailing the history and fun facts of the Olympics.
• The Run Club offering an energizing daily run, hosted by fitness instructors and activity staff.
• Family Sports Day including a showcase of Olympic-themed games from shot put to javelin, long jump and more, culminating in a medals ceremony.
• Breakdancing Class, for those looking for a high-energy, dance release in celebration of the new Breaking category of the Olympics.
• Archery, a brand-new onboard event at the Sports Court with competitions between guests and Princess officers.

Onboard Sky Princess, two Olympic athletes will be scheduled to present to guests, including:

• Retired British Sprinter Derek Anthony Redmond, who during his career held the British record for the 400 meters sprint and won gold medals in the 4x400 meters relay at the World Championships and European Championships.
• Michael David Edwards better known as Eddie the Eagle, an English ski jumper and Olympian who in 1988 became the first competitor to represent Great Britain in Olympic ski jumping.

All 16 ships in the Princess fleet offer well-appointed staterooms, world class dining, grand performances, award-winning casinos and entertainment, luxurious spas, imaginative experiences and boundless activities. No matter the cruise, Princess delivers a premium vacation with the line’s award-winning, signature Princess MedallionClass experience which offers unparalleled service and personalization.

Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-Princess (1-800-774-6237) or by visiting www.princess.com.