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Diamond Princess passengers test positive for coronavirus
Passengers onboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship are to be placed under quarantine for up to two weeks after a number tested positive for the coronavirus.
Carnival Corporation to debut four ships in 2020
Carnival Corporation will launch four new cruise ships in 2020 across four of its global cruise line brands. On the slipway are Iona for P&O Cruises UK; Enchanted Princess for Princess Cruises; Mardi Gras for Carnival Cruise Line; and Costa Firenze for Italian brand Costa Cruises.
Sky Princess prepares for debut cruise in Mediterranean
Princess Cruises has taken delivery of the 3,660-guest Sky Princess, the 18th ship to join its fleet, at an official handover ceremony at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy.
Enchanted Princess floats out in Italy for first time
Princess Cruises has celebrated a significant construction milestone with the float out of the 3,660-guest Enchanted Princess from its building dock at Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy.
Sky Princess completes sea trials ahead of October debut
The 3,660-guest cruise ship set out to sea from a construction dock at Fincantieri Shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, and was put through its paces with a series of manoeuvres to test the propulsion, steering and navigational equipment.
Cameron to take up business manager role with Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises UK has announced the appointment of Karen Cameron to the position of territory business manager for Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Sea Princess stages Caribbean recuse
Princess Cruises’ Sea Princess has rescued three sailors who were forced to take to a life raft after their boat sank in the south Caribbean. A tanker had been standing by but had been unable to lower a rescue boat in the prevailing conditions.
Princess Cruises latest to join escape room craze
Princess Cruises has revealed that an escape room at sea will feature on its two newest ships, the 3,660-guest Sky Princess and Enchanted Princess.
Sun Princess arrives in Southampton for first time
The Port of Southampton has welcomed the Sun Princess cruise ship on her maiden call. A traditional plaque and key ceremony took place on board the ship to mark her first call to Europe’s leading cruise turn around port.
Crown Princess arrives in UK ahead of summer cruise season
Crown Princess has arrived in Southampton to begin its spring and summer season in the UK and will be sailing around the British Isles on a series of 12-night voyages.
Princess Cruises completes Fincantieri order for two new ships
Princess Cruises and Fincantieri shipbuilding company announced today the signing of the final contracts for the construction of two next-generation cruise ships, which will be the largest ever built so far in Italy.
Princess Cruises UK appoints new business manger
Princess Cruises UK has announced the appointment of Liam Hunt to the position of territory business manager for Scotland and Northern Ireland.