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Award-Winning Actress Hannah Waddingham Officially Christens Sun Princess in Awe-Inspiring Ceremony

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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BARCELONA, Spain, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a spectacular celebration today at the Port of Barcelona, award-winning actress and performer Hannah Waddingham officially welcomed the newest and most innovative Princess Cruises ship – Sun Princess – serving as godmother during a star-studded naming ceremony.

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  • The time-honored maritime tradition took place onboard Sun Princess in the all-new Princess Arena and Waddingham, alongside the ship's Captain Craig Street, joyously pronounced, "I name this ship Sun Princess.
  • Princess to Add Ship-within-a-Ship Concept to Sun Princess, Star Princess
    Prior to the Sun Princess naming ceremony, Princess President John Padgett shared a few details on what's ahead for the world's most iconic cruise brand.
  • Earlier this year, Waddingham earned a BAFTA TV Award nomination for her own Apple TV+ holiday special "Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas."
  • More 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 .

Award-Winning Actress & Performer Hannah Waddingham to Serve as Godmother of Stunning Sun Princess

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Award-winning actress and performer Hannah Waddingham will serve the time-honored, maritime tradition as the official Godmother of Princess Cruises' newest "Love Boat" Sun Princess. The star-studded naming ceremony will take place at the Port of Barcelona on April 23, 2024. 

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  • Waddingham joins an esteemed group who have served as Godparent to Princess ships: Diana, Princess of Wales (Royal Princess, 1984), Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales (Royal Princess, 2013); Audrey Hepburn (Star Princess, 1989); Sophia Loren (Crown Princess, 1990); Martha Stewart (Crown Princess, 2006), among many notable celebrities.
  • Earlier this year, Waddingham earned a BAFTA TV Award nomination for her own Apple TV+ holiday special "Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas."
  • "We're delighted to welcome the illuminous and elegant Hannah Waddingham to serve as Godmother for our sensational new Sun Princess," said John Padgett, Princess Cruises president.
  • "Just like Sun Princess, she exudes sophistication, beauty and wonderment through her inspiring work as a talented and award-winning actress and performer.

National Parks Cruisetour, Longer Adventures, New Itineraries Highlight Princess Cruises 2025 Alaska Season

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Monday, July 31, 2023
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SANTA CLARITA, Calif., July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Princess Cruises has unveiled its 2025 Alaska cruise and cruisetours season, featuring three captivating roundtrip itineraries and an exclusive new National Parks Cruisetour. These remarkable offerings are available for booking starting August 3.

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  • SANTA CLARITA, Calif., July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Princess Cruises has unveiled its 2025 Alaska cruise and cruisetours season, featuring three captivating roundtrip itineraries and an exclusive new National Parks Cruisetour.
  • Following its debut in 2024, the National Parks Cruisetour returns in 2025 with a 15-night adventure to five of Alaska's most breathtaking parks.
  • In 2025, seven Princess ships will sail to Alaska, including Caribbean Princess for the first time.
  • Visit www.princess.com/alaska for more details on the 2025 Alaska cruises and cruisetours season from Princess Cruises.

Experience the Wonders of The Great Land and Top-Rated Fitness Activities With the First-Ever Club Pilates at Sea: An Alaska Retreat Aboard Royal Princess

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Thursday, July 6, 2023
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SANTA CLARITA, Calif., July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For fitness enthusiasts or those simply looking for a fun way to get or stay in shape, Princess Cruises and Xponential Fitness' signature Pilates brand, Club Pilates, have teamed up to offer the first-ever Club Pilates at Sea: An Alaska Retreat, an action-packed adventure sailing round-trip from Seattle aboard Royal Princess September 2-9, 2023.

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  • Club Pilates fans pre-register for the voyage by submitting their information to be contacted to secure their booking.
  • Guests will be invited to participate in a Club Pilates class with glaciers, mountains, and the rugged Alaska landscape for a truly remarkable experience.
  • Combined with all the exclusive Club Pilates fitness experiences on board and Royal Princess' amazing culinary, entertainment and activity options and, of course friendly, personalized service – and a few surprises – Club Pilates at Sea: An Alaska Retreat offers the best of both worlds.
  • We can't wait to welcome everyone on board," said Mike Gray, president of Club Pilates.

Alaska Season is Here! Princess Cruises Sailing Seven Ships in Alaska in 2023

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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SANTA CLARITA, Calif., April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Princess Cruises, the leading cruise line in Alaska, is readying for the start of the 2023 cruise and cruisetour season which begins April 29. Sustainable seafood and award-winning programming that immerses guests in all things Alaska are highlights again this year as Princess sails seven ships throughout The Great Land across 14 cruise itineraries and 25 land-sea vacations, including the line's newest ship Discovery Princess along with Royal Princess, Ruby Princess, Majestic Princess, Grand Princess, Crown Princess and Sapphire Princess.

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  • Sustainable seafood and award-winning programming that immerses guests in all things Alaska are highlights again this year as Princess sails seven ships throughout The Great Land across 14 cruise itineraries and 25 land-sea vacations, including the line's newest ship Discovery Princess along with Royal Princess, Ruby Princess, Majestic Princess, Grand Princess, Crown Princess and Sapphire Princess.
  • New for 2023 is an expanded Wild for Alaska Seafood menu that can be enjoyed by all guests sailing with Princess in Alaska this season, as well as a new Garden-to-Table menu for cruisetour guests staying at the Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge.
  • An extensive beverage program including decadent coffee and hot chocolate-based creations, themed frozen drinks, Alaska wines and flights of Alaska beer, Alaska cocktails, Bloody Marys or Mimosas are also being introduced this season.
  • 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 www.princess.com .

Princess Cruises Announces New Winemaker Dinner with Caymus Vineyards

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Monday, April 3, 2023
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SANTA CLARITA, Calif., April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Caymus Vineyards and Cabernet Sauvignon are synonymous with wine enthusiasts globally as one of the most sought-after wines to pour and share around the table for special celebrations. Now Princess Cruises is working with this renowned winery to offer the exclusive Caymus Vineyards Winemaker Dinner, available on Princess ships sailing North America itineraries by the end of April, including all Alaska voyages, and across all ships worldwide by late May.

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  • Now Princess Cruises is working with this renowned winery to offer the exclusive Caymus Vineyards Winemaker Dinner, available on Princess ships sailing North America itineraries by the end of April, including all Alaska voyages, and across all ships worldwide by late May.
  • "Our new Caymus Vineyards Winemaker Dinner further elevates the Princess culinary experience and wonderfully showcases the elegance of cruising," said Sami Kohen, Princess vice president of food and beverage.
  • "We have an appreciation for family, friends, delicious food and great wine, along with the many connections between them," said Chuck Wagner, Caymus Vineyards owner and winemaker.
  • In addition to the new dinner, Caymus Vineyards is also working with Princess on a refreshed wine menu, and Caymus Vineyards will be the curator for the cruise line's Crown Grill steakhouse, chops and seafood specialty restaurant, with wine pairing recommendations on the menu.

Spring Flowers, Summer Festivals and Royal Princess Debut Highlight Princess Cruises' 2024 Japan Season

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The lure of Japan is calling with its ancient temples, cherry blossoms, modern cityscapes and vibrant cuisine with the newly released 2024 Japan cruise season on sale now from Princess Cruises. New for 2024, Royal Princess makes her Japan debut and marks the first Royal-Class ship to sail in the region. The series of cruises offers many opportunities to view the magnificent spring flowers, as well as four breathtaking summer festivals. 

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  • New for 2024, Royal Princess makes her Japan debut and marks the first Royal-Class ship to sail in the region.
  • The series of cruises offers many opportunities to view the magnificent spring flowers, as well as four breathtaking summer festivals.
  • "Japan has been a popular homeport and destination experience for Princess guests for many years and we're thrilled to offer such a culturally-rich season of cruises in this region for the 2024 season," said John Padgett, Princess Cruises president.
  • Additional information about the 2024 Japan season is available through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS (1-800-774-6237) or by visiting the company's website at www.princess.com .

The First-Ever Life-Size Ferrari F40 LEGO® Model Arrives at LEGOLAND® California Resort as Part of Resort's New LEGO Ferrari Build and Race Attraction!

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Thursday, April 28, 2022
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CARLSBAD, Calif., April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- It may not have more than 470 horsepower, but it's built out of more than 358,000 LEGO® elements, weighs more than 3,000 pounds and is a one-of-a-kind replica of one of the most celebrated Ferrari vehicles ever created…the first-ever life-size Ferrari F40 model developed by the LEGO Group will be on display as a part of LEGOLAND® California Resort's new attraction, LEGO Ferrari Build and Race, opening May 12, 2022.

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  • The new LEGO model will be featured in the garage area of LEGOLAND California's new interactive attraction, LEGO Ferrari Build and Race.
  • Build and Race will be included in the price of admission to LEGOLAND California Resort.
  • LEGOLAND California Resort includes LEGOLAND California, SEA LIFE aquarium, LEGOLAND Water Park, LEGOLAND Hotel and LEGOLAND Castle Hotel.
  • The nation's first LEGOLAND Hotel features 250 rooms, all themed either as pirate, adventure, kingdom, LEGO Friends and LEGO NINJAGO!

Princess Cruises Announces New Fleet Deployment Plans Through April 2023

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022
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SANTA CLARITA, Calif., March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Princess Cruises, the world's leading international cruise line, announced new deployment plans for the United States with a return to homeport cruising in Galveston, Texas starting in December 2022, and San Diego starting in September 2022. Princess is planning return to service in Australia with Coral Princess starting in June 2022 following indications authorities are becoming more comfortable with a return to service in the region.

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  • "Deploying these three ships to service over the next two months will mark the return of the entire Princess fleet, once our highly anticipated return to Australia is approved by local authorities," said John Padgett, Princess Cruises president.
  • Arriving in September 2022, after completing the Alaska season, Royal Princess will initially sail from San Francisco along with Ruby Princess.
  • In December 2022, Ruby Princess relocates to Galveston and Royal Princess becomes the official hometown ship of San Francisco for the remainder of the 2022/2023 season.
  • Princess Cruises delivers the ultimate in effortless, personalized cruising featuring the world-class dining and entertainment the cruise line is renowned for, all elevated with the Princess MedallionClass Experience.

Enchanted Princess Officially Named in Original Production from Princess Cruises "Our World, Enchanted"

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Monday, December 13, 2021
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SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Enchanted Princess, thefifth royal-class ship in the Princess Cruises fleet, was officially named in a ceremony and celebration as part of an original production "Our World, Enchanted," that premiered earlier today on the cruise line's YouTube channel and Facebook page.

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  • SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Enchanted Princess, thefifth royal-class ship in the Princess Cruises fleet, was officially named in a ceremony and celebration as part of an original production "Our World, Enchanted," that premiered earlier today on the cruise line's YouTube channel and Facebook page.
  • Hosted by Princess Cruises CelebrationsAmbassador Jill Whelan and Enchanted Princess Cruise Director Dan Falconer, the showintroduces viewers tothe innovative features and amenities of the MedallionClassship, shares some of the history of Princess as an industry and destination leaderandculminatesin theofficialnaming towelcomeEnchanted Princess into the Princessglobalfleet.
  • The ceremony honors three members of The Explorers Club who serve as the godmothers of Enchanted Princess.
  • "Our World, Enchanted" includes appearances by newly appointed Princess Cruises President John Padgett,Group President Jan Swartzand Commodore Nick Nash,andprovides alookintothe beautifully designed interiors, elegantly appointed accommodations, world-class entertainment,gourmet dining and craft cocktailsavailable onEnchanted Princess.