Weekly Video Series Highlighting Princess Stories of
Sustainability Hosted by Environmental Ambassador Jeff Corwin and Princess President John Padgett
SANTA
CLARITA, Calif., April 19,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on the success of the
award-winning series, Ocean Treks, Princess Cruises
announced today the debut of a new digital series titled Ocean
Treks Conservation Connections, featuring short stories of
environmental management, wildlife conservation, and
sustainability. The 28-episode series includes original content
hosted by Environmental Ambassador Jeff
Corwin and Princess Cruises President John Padgett, with the first episode available
for viewing starting today on the cruise line's YouTube
channel.
"In keeping environmental protection as one of our top
priorities, we're eager to leverage our popular Ocean Treks
brand and its library to create new videos to share important
sustainability stories about our fleet," said John Padgett, Princess Cruises president. "With
Environmental Ambassador Jeff
Corwin, my co-host and renowned biologist, wildlife advocate
and host of many award-winning television programs, we hope viewers
are engaged as we discuss the importance of conservation both to
Princess and us personally."
The new Ocean Treks Conservation Connections videos will
feature the following topics:
- Recycling and sustainability
- Food waste reduction and biodigester system
- Conservation at Princess Cays
- Leveraging shore power and energy efficiency
- Advanced Wastewater Treatment System
- Innovative fuel sources
- Advanced Air Quality System
In addition, the series will feature wildlife and conservation
stories originally highlighted in the first three seasons of
Ocean Treks. These episodes will take viewers to worldwide
destinations that Princess visits, including the Dominican Republic, Alaska, New
Zealand, Iceland,
Japan, French Polynesia and more. In total, 28 videos
will be a part of the weekly series that will begin streaming
April 19, 2022.
Ocean Treks debuted in 2016 as part of Carnival
Corporation's Ocean Originals slate of television programs, which
also includes Vacation Creation and The Voyager with
Josh Garcia, which aired on ABC
and NBC, respectively. The original content was part of the
corporation's focus on producing and broadly distributing engaging
and compelling experiential content. The original series has been
honored with 7 Daytime Emmy nominations and 44 Telly Awards, which
recognize the best in broadcast and cable TV, digital and
streaming. Ocean Treks is also available on-demand in
staterooms on board Princess ships and via OceanView.
Princess Cruises depends on the oceans and is committed to
environmental practices that set a high standard for excellence and
responsibility, help preserve the marine environment and air
quality for future generations. The cruise industry is highly
regulated, and Princess works closely with the regulatory and
enforcement organizations that govern environmental regulations to
ensure that policies meet the strictest requirements set forth by
the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and other regional
and national organizations with responsibility to protect the
environment. More information can be found at
www.princess.com/environment.
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
http://www.princess.com/.
About Princess Cruises:
One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is the
world's leading international premium cruise line and tour company
operating a fleet of 15 modern cruise ships,
carrying millions of guests each year to 330 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 Medallion device, 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 an effortless personalized vacation,
giving guests more time to do the things they love most. The
company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE:
CCL; NYSE:CUK).
In line with the latest advice from health officials about
COVID-19, Princess Cruises is currently enhancing health and safety
protocols with input from medical experts and government bodies and
assessing how they may impact future itineraries. Actual offerings
may vary from what is displayed in marketing materials. Click on
the following links to stay updated on current Cruise
Updates and Health & Safety protocols.
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