Princess Cruises Unveils New Club Class Mini-Suite Stateroom Category
New Stateroom Category Includes VIP Guest Services and Amenities:
Exclusive Club Class Dining and In-Room Enhancements Featuring the New Princess Luxury Bed
SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (May 4, 2016) –Princess Cruises' guests can choose a new premium
stateroom category featuring VIP amenities and exclusive dining with the new Club Class Mini-Suite. This elevated mini-suite category
features select perks including new Club Class Dining, a reserved dining area with
expedited seating and expanded menu options; priority embarkation and
disembarkation; and Club Class guests will be among the first to sleep on the
new Princess Luxury Bed.
Debuting on select ships
beginning in December 2016, Club Class Mini-Suites will roll out through the
fall of 2017 in association with the cruise line's "Come Back New Promise,"
which is delivering guests a premium cruise vacation enhanced by innovative and
desirable product enhancements. Available for booking now, guests can reserve a
Club Class Mini-Suite by calling their travel professional or 1-800-PRINCESS
(774-6237). More information, including the ship rollout schedule, is available
at princess.com/clubclass.
"Club Class Mini-Suites provide
Princess guests yet another elevated product enhancement to enjoy during their
cruise vacation," said Jan Swartz, Princess Cruises president. "The VIP perks,
including the new Club Class Dining, offers a premium and memorable onboard
experience so our guests can completely relax, unwind and immerse themselves in
worldwide destinations and ultimately ‘come back new.'"
Club Class Dining
Offering guests more convenience
and tempting fares, Club Class Dining includes:
- Dedicated area of the Main Dining Room with expedited seating
- Dedicated wait staff and uniquely-styled table décor
- Exclusive menu options with daily chef's special and table-side preparations
- Open every evening for dinner and for breakfast and lunch on sea days
Upgraded Amenities & Services
Club Class Mini-Suite guests
will also enjoy the following additional VIP perks:
- The Princess Luxury Bed – Club Class guests will be among the first to experience the "Ultimate Sleep at Sea," in the new bed designed in collaboration with board certified sleep expert Dr. Michael Breus and renowned HGTV Designer Candice Olson
- Priority check-in and boarding at the beginning of the cruise and priority disembarkation at the end of the cruise
- One-time complimentary wine set-up on embarkation day (1/2 bottle of red and white)
- Evening canapés (upon request)
- Luxurious terry shawl bathrobes
Full Suite guests will also
enjoy all the benefits of Club Class Mini-Suites including Club Class Dining,
and be among the first to experience the new Princess Luxury Bed, in addition
to the many other amenities offered with a Full Suite.
In addition to Club Class Dining
and upgraded amenities and services, Club Class Mini-Suites include all of the
standard mini-suite benefits featuring spacious staterooms, up to 323 square
feet with balcony, separate seating area with sofa bed and coffee table, bathroom
with combination tub and shower and a welcome glass of champagne, among others.
The new Club Class Mini-Suites
add to the cruise line's previously announced "Come Back New Promise," a multi-year, multi-million-dollar
program introducing new product innovations that offer guests enriching
vacation experiences. The "Come Back New Promise" includes a partnership with
award-winning chef and restaurateur Curtis Stone, bringing guests fresh
culinary creations; The Salty Dog Gastropub, featuring the "Ernesto Burger"
created by Chef Ernesto Uchimura, founding chef of Umami Burger; Discovery at
Sea, bringing the best of Discovery on board
with a variety of activities including Stargazing, exclusive Discovery &
Animal Planet shore excursions, Shark Week and more; and new entertainment offerings
including The Voice of the Ocean singing competition and "Magic to Do," an
original production from the award-winning composer and songwriter of
Wicked, Stephen Schwartz.
Additional information about
Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel consultant, by
calling 1-800-PRINCESS, or by visiting the company's website at http://www.princess.com.
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names in cruising, Princess Cruises is a global cruise line and tour company
operating a fleet of 18 modern cruise ships renowned for their innovative
design and wide array of choices in dining, entertainment and amenities, all
provided with the experience of exceptional customer service. A recognized
leader in worldwide cruising, Princess carries 1.7 million guests each year to
more than 360 destinations around the globe on more than 150 itineraries
ranging in length from three to 114 days. The company is part of Carnival
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For further
information, contact:
Brea Burkholz, bburkholz@princesscruises.com, 661-753-1542
Brian O'Connor, boconnor@princesscruises.com, 661-753-1530