Princess Cruises News
Princess invites passengers to tell their Princess stories on Facebook
Princess Cruises has debuted a new section on its Facebook page dedicated to stories from passengers. This new Princess Stories “tab” offers a unique space just for Facebook users to share tales of their favorite Princess experiences, whether they be discovering new places and people, interactions with crew members, connections with family and friends, a milestone celebration or a romantic occasion.
Advisory on Sea Princess cruise departing June 9. 2011
On the current sailing of Sea Princess there has been an increase in the number of cases of gastrointestinal illness amongst passengers caused by Norovirus, a common illness. It will be necessary for the ship to undergo a prolonged and additional disinfection in San Francisco on Thursday, June 9, 2011. As a consequence, embarkation will be delayed.
Princess Cruises: Statement on the e-coli outbreak in Germany
Princess Cruises is working closely with the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to monitor the outbreak of E-coli in Germany. Almost all the cases have been reported in people living in Northern Germany or who have recently travelled to the area.
Princess welcomes Guide Dogs for the Blind Group
Sea Princess recently hosted a group of 25 new graduates from Guide Dogs for the Blind and their owners for the day in San Francisco, to familiarize them with how Princess Cruises can accommodate visually impaired travelers and their canine companions.
Princess Cruises offers sought-after Zumba® classes fleetwide
Zumba® Fitness, the exhilarating dance-fitness program that blends red-hot international music and contagious choreography, is rolling out to the entire Princess Cruises fleet. Since December, passengers on many Princess ships have been joining in the hip-shaking fun with complimentary classes taught by licensed Zumba instructors.
Princess Cruises: Icelandic volcanic activity update
Iceland experienced a volcanic eruption over the weekend from the Grimsvotn volcano, and we are currently monitoring the impact of the resulting volcanic ash cloud.
Princess Cruises reinstates Egypt cruises
Princess Cruises has reinstated calls to Egyptian ports as calm returns to the region. It had modified itineraries on 18 sailings in February due to political unrest in the country.
Princess Cruises returns to Egypt
Princess Cruises has reinstated calls to Egyptian ports on all itineraries where they were previously removed. In February due to political unrest, Princess modified itineraries for 18 sailings scheduled to call in Egypt through November.
Princess Cruises specialist launches Cunard’s 2012 programme
Princess cruises specialist Best At Cruises launches Cunard’s new cruise voyage programme for 2012.
Princess Cruises launches daily video journal
Today Grand Princess begins the most significant transformation ever in Princess Cruises history, and viewers can follow along with a daily video journal chronicling the 24-day drydock.
Princess Cruises: Japan crisis update
The people of Japan have experienced an unimaginable tragedy, and our thoughts and prayers continue to be with them in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake, tsunami and damaged nuclear reactors.
Japan Update: Princess Cruises
We are closely monitoring the aftermath of the devastating earthquake in Japan and the evolving situation with the damaged nuclear reactors. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with the people of Japan during this difficult tragedy.