Princess 2017 Europe Offers Best of Mediterranean, Northern Europe and British Isles
Season Features Longer Stays and Overnights plus New "Global Partners + Local Experts" Authentic Experiences Onboard & Ashore
SANTA CLARITA, Calif.
(May 11, 2016) – The 2017 Europe cruise season offered by Princess Cruises
showcases top-rated itineraries to iconic destinations and includes the cruise
line's new "Global Partners + Local Experts" program, featuring enriching vacation
experiences enhanced by combining deep destination knowledge with local
experts.
The 2017 cruise
vacations to Europe
include the inaugural sailings of the line's newest ship Majestic Princess. The
season features six ships sailing to 119 destinations from the corners of the
Mediterranean to the northernmost tip of Europe. Guests can choose from 64
unique itineraries on 153 cruise departures, visiting 27 countries. Debuting in
April 2017, Majestic
Princess first sets sail on maiden European sailings with five- to
28-day Mediterranean voyages from Barcelona, Athens and Rome.
"Princess is
known for offering the best cruise itineraries around the globe and our 2017
Europe season is sure to inspire our guests, offering them authentic,
meaningful and exclusive experiences to immerse themselves in these culturally
rich destinations," said Jan Swartz, Princess Cruises president.
The new
industry-first "Global Partners + Local Experts" program aims to inspire the
line's guests by sharing the passion and pride the company's port partners have
for their destination, while taking full advantage of the suggestions and
creativity of those partners who know the destination best. Elements include a
video series of local port partners sharing their thoughts, experiences and
recommendations of the places they call home. Also featured are local
expert onboard speakers, new tours, partner port guides and walking maps, new
port welcome and departure experiences and an insider's guide including "cool
things" made in each port.
All 2017 Europe
itineraries are open for sale.
Highlights of
the Princess Cruises 2017 Europe program include:
Majestic
Princess
The newest
cruise ship to join the Princess fleet debuts in Rome (Civitavecchia) on April
4, 2017 for a five-day Maiden Adriatic Sea roundtrip voyage visiting Kotor and
Corfu. The 3,560-guest
Majestic Princess then sails on a series of seven-, 14-, 21- and
28-day Mediterranean voyages departing Barcelona, Athens and Rome from April
9-May 14, 2017.
Cruises
to the Mediterranean
In addition to Majestic Princess, Royal Princess features
new 11-day Grand Mediterranean and 10-day Western Mediterranean combinable for
a 21-day Grand Mediterranean Collection, as well as seven-, 14-, 21- and 28-day
sailings throughout the Mediterranean.
Scandinavia
& Russia Cruises
Regal
Princess
returns to Northern Europe, along with Crown
Princess and Pacific
Princess for popular cruise vacations to Scandinavia & Russia,
offering an overnight in St. Petersburg with departures from London
(Southampton or Dover) or Copenhagen. A new Pacific Princess Baltic Heritage itinerary
includes overnights in Stockholm and St. Petersburg, sailing from London
(Dover).
British
Isles Cruises
The 2017 Europe
season marks the line's largest British Isles season ever with 12 departures on
Caribbean Princess
and two on Pacific Princess,
including late night stays in Edinburgh, offering the opportunity to visit the
world famous Edinburgh Military Tattoo on select sailings. All 12-day British
Isles cruises include a new late evening stay in Belfast and an option of an
overnight in Dublin on select departures from London (Southampton).
New
Ports of Call
Summer 2017
features maiden port calls to Haugesund (Norway), Oban (Scotland), Siracusa
(Sicily, Italy), Ulvik (Norway), and St. Tropez (France).
Iceland
& Norway Cruises
Both Crown Princess and Pacific Princess will
offer North Cape voyages to the Arctic Circle during the peak midnight sun
period around the summer solstice. Crown
Princess will also visit the spectacular Norwegian fjords, while Pacific Princess will
feature a maiden call in Haugesund, Norway.
Pacific
Princess
will also offer 14-day Iceland & Norway itineraries visiting off-the-beaten
path ports in Iceland and the Shetland Islands. She will also cross to
the land of fire and ice on a Transatlantic passage featuring Iceland.
European
Land & Sea Vacations
Guests can
enhance their European travel with five unique Land & Sea Vacation options,
which combine certain sailings with a fully-escorted land tour. Choices include
Paris and the French Countryside; Ireland's Ring of Kerry; Classic Italy,
visiting popular sites in Venice, Florence and Rome; Imperial Treasures of
Budapest, Vienna, Prague and Berlin; and Swiss Splendors featuring the mountain
beauty of Interlaken and Lucerne, as well as a scenic boat trip on Lake Como.
More
information about Princess Cruises and the Europe 2017 cruise season is
available through a professional travel consultant, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS
(1-800-774-6237), or by visiting the company's website at princess.com.
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About Princess
Cruises:
One of the best-known
names in cruising, Princess Cruises is a global cruise line and tour company
operating a fleet of 17 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 111 days. The company is part of Carnival
Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE:CUK).
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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