SANTA CLARITA, Calif.,
April 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/
-- In 2020, Princess Cruises guests will enjoy the welcoming
spirit and idyllic islands of French
Polynesia when the cruise line returns to Tahiti with the
intimate Pacific Princess, offering a series of roundtrip cruises
for the first time since 2015. Tahiti and French Polynesia cruises open for sale on
April 17, 2019.
Guests will discover a trove of unspoiled treasures with
sparkling lagoons and white-sand beaches available on five, 10-day
Tahiti & French Polynesia
departures, sailing roundtrip from Tahiti (Papeete). Every voyage
includes overnight calls in Tahiti's capital Papeete and romantic
Bora Bora, as well as a late-night
stay in Raiatea. Additional ports includes Huahine, Rangiroa, and
Moorea. Cruise vacations begin Oct.
5, 15, 25 and Nov. 4 and 14,
2020 starting at $1,999.
"Tahiti and French Polynesia
lure travelers from all over the world seeking pure unspoiled
paradise, snorkeling, swimming adventures and relaxation," said Jan
Swartz Princess Cruises president. "With our return to Tahiti in
2020, Princess Cruises offers the best way to explore this remote
island life aboard our intimate Pacific Princess."
Small ship cruising on Pacific Princess with just 670 guests
offers casual elegance, signature Princess Cruises features, warm
welcoming service and the special camaraderie that guests always
find when sailing with others who share their passion for
travel.
"Princess Cruises has a long history with Tahiti and is a highly
valued partner showcasing the diversity of our islands, the rich
authentic local culture, and the great variety of experiences that
await discovery," notes Paul Sloan,
Tahiti Tourisme, Directeur Général and CEO. "We are eagerly looking
forward to next year and welcoming Pacific Princess back to The
Islands of Tahiti."
With four Grand Adventure & Crossings itineraries, Pacific
Princess also offers longer sailings for guests to experience the
Aloha spirit of the Hawaiian Islands or discover the treasures of
South America, including
Easter Island with its mysterious
Moai. A 19- or 29-day Hawaii &
Tahiti Grand Adventure cruise departs Vancouver Sept. 16,
2020 and a 25- or 35-day Tahiti, South America & Panama Canal Crossing
departs Tahiti on Nov. 14 or 24,
2020.
Captain's Circle Savings and Early Booking
Deposit
Princess Cruises past guests are eligible for a
special promotion when they book early with a $100 per person discount off the public
fare. This can be combined with launch and group
promotions. These discounts do not apply to third or fourth
guests. Additionally, a reduced deposit is available for
Captain Circle guests when they book by November 30, 2019.
Additional information about Princess Cruises is available
through a professional travel advisor, by
calling 1-800-PRINCESS (1-800-774-6237), or by visiting
the company's website at princess.com.
About Princess Cruises
One of the best-known names in
cruising, Princess Cruises is the fastest growing international
premium cruise line and tour company operating a fleet of 17 modern
cruise ships, carrying two million guests each year to 380
destinations around the globe, including the Caribbean, Alaska, Panama Canal, Mexican Riviera,
Europe, South America, Australia/New
Zealand, the South Pacific, Hawaii, Asia,
Canada/New England, Antarctica and World Cruises. A team of
professional destination experts have curated 170 itineraries,
ranging in length from three to 111 days and Princess Cruises is
continuously recognized as "Best Cruise Line for
Itineraries."
In 2017 Princess Cruises, with parent company Carnival
Corporation, introduced MedallionClass Vacations enabled by the
OceanMedallion, the vacation industry's most advanced wearable
device, provided free to each guest sailing on a MedallionClass
ship. The award-winning innovation offers the fastest way to a
hassle-free, personalized vacation giving guests more time to do
the things they love most. MedallionClass Vacations will be
activated on five ships by the end of 2019. An activation plan
will continue across the global fleet in 2020 and
beyond.
Princess Cruises continues its multi-year, "Come Back New
Promise" – a $450 million-dollar
product innovation and cruise ship renovation campaign that will
continue to enhance the line's onboard guest experience. These
enhancements result in more moments of awe, lifetime memories and
meaningful stories for guests to share from their cruise vacation.
The product innovations include partnerships with award-winning
Chef Curtis Stone; engaging
entertainment inspired shows with Broadway-legend Stephen Schwartz; immersive activities for the
whole family from Discovery and Animal Planet that include
exclusive shore excursions to onboard activities; the ultimate
sleep at sea with the award-winning Princess Luxury Bed and
more.
Three new Royal-class ships are currently on order with the next
new ship under construction, Sky Princess, scheduled for delivery
in October 2019, followed by
Enchanted Princess in June 2020.
Princess previously announced that two new (LNG) ships which will
be the largest ships in the Princess fleet, accommodating
approximately 4,300 guests are planned for delivery in 2023 and
2025. Princess now has five ships arriving over the next six
years between 2019 and 2025. The company is part of Carnival
Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE:CUK).
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