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U.S. News Announces the 2024 Best Cruise Lines

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World Report, publisher of Best Hotels, Best Vacations and Best Travel Rewards Programs, just unveiled its 10th edition of the Best Cruise Lines rankings.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World Report, publisher of Best Hotels , Best Vacations and Best Travel Rewards Programs , just unveiled its 10th edition of the Best Cruise Lines rankings.
  • U.S. News ranks cruise lines in six categories: Best Cruise Lines for the Money, Best Cruise Lines for Families, Best Cruise Lines for Couples, Best Cruise Lines in the Caribbean, Best Cruise Lines in the Mediterranean and Best Luxury Cruise Lines.
  • 1 spot in the Best Cruise Lines for the Money ranking for its second consecutive year, Virgin Voyages delivers the best value among cruise lines.
  • The Best Cruise Lines rankings provide a variety of cruise recommendations, making it easy for cruisers to choose the best options for them."

Hooray for Hollywood! Princess Cruises to Roll Out the Red Carpet on Three California Coastal "Hollywood Insider" Theme Cruises in October 2023

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Friday, September 15, 2023
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This specially-themed, five-day cruise sails along the coast from Vancouver to Los Angeles, with a stop in beautiful Victoria, Canada.

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  • This specially-themed, five-day cruise sails along the coast from Vancouver to Los Angeles, with a stop in beautiful Victoria, Canada.
  • Johnnie Spence, special effects for notable films such as Man of Steel, Spider-Man 3, Face Off and more.
  • Sail the coast of California on this specially-themed cruise featuring some of the music industry's most talented lyricists, vocalists, and more.
  • Additional 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 .

Shelley Smith - Actress, Supermodel and Founder of International Egg Donor Program, Dies at 70

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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  • Smith passed away peacefully on August 8, 2023, in Los Angeles due to heart failure.
  • Smith first came to prominence as a fashion model represented by the prestigious Ford Agency, appearing on many magazine covers in the 1970s and early 1980s.
  • Smith made numerous guest appearances on scores of TV shows including "Murder She Wrote," "The Love Boat" and "Magnum P.I."
  • In 2005, Smith married Michael Maguire (Tony award winning actor and family law attorney) and they enjoyed an incredible marriage.

Princess Cruises, Los Angeles' Hometown Cruise Line, Named Official Cruise Vacation Partner of Los Angeles Rams

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Princess Cruises, the iconic West Coast-based cruise operator whose association with The Love Boat and Hollywood made the cruise line known to all, today announced it has teamed up with the Los Angeles Rams.

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  • As the Official Cruise Line Vacation Partner of the Los Angeles Rams, Princess Cruises will enhance Rams home games by combining the thrill of the game with the excitement of travel.
  • "Princess Cruises and the Rams are both legendary in Los Angeles for creating amazing experiences and appreciating their hometown including the passionate fans, local heroes and the entire community," said John Padgett, president of Princess Cruises.
  • "The Rams and Princess share in the same values of best-in-class guest experience and game-changing innovation," said Jennifer Prince, Chief Commercial Officer of the Los Angeles Rams.
  • Princess Cruises and the Los Angeles Rams share a commitment to giving back to their community.

Princess Cruises Debuts First-Ever Summer Colonial Heritage Voyages Featuring Yorktown, Va., Plus New Departures from Boston as Part of Expanded 2024 Canada & New England Season

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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SANTA CLARITA, Calif., May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time ever Princess Cruises will offer a series of Colonial Heritage itineraries featuring Yorktown, Va., part of Virginia's Historic Triangle, along with stops at charming and history-rich Charleston, S.C., Boston and Halifax aboard Island Princess sailing round-trip from New York next summer.

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  • Charleston, Boston and Halifax are also included in Island Princess' 10- and 11-day itineraries which take place in June 2024.
  • "The upcoming 2024 Canada & New England cruise and cruisetour program is highlighted by the debut of new summer Colonial Heritage voyages with visits to Yorktown and cruises sailing in and out Boston," said John Padgett, president of Princess Cruises.
  • : Canada & New England – Emerald Princess – Seven Days: Roundtrip from Boston, visiting Halifax, Sydney (Cape Breton Island), Charlottetown (Prince Edward Island) and Portland.
  • Colonial Heritage – Island Princess – 10/11 days: Roundtrip from New York visiting Charleston, Boston, Halifax, Newport (on select cruises) and Yorktown.

Mesmerizing Cirque Éloize Performances to Headline Entertainment Aboard New Sun Princess Cruise Ship

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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SANTA CLARITA, Calif., May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The incredible artistry of one of the biggest names in entertainment – the renowned Cirque Éloize - will be on full display aboard the newest ship from Princess Cruises when Sun Princess debuts early next year.

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  • The iconic Love Boat and Cirque Éloize today announced a creative collaboration that will bring three spectacular, original contemporary circus performances to the cruise line's newest and largest ship.
  • The immersive, mesmerizing performances are being specially created for The Dome, a new top-deck, multi-level entertainment venue debuting for the first time onboard Sun Princess.
  • The stunning venue combined with the magnificent performances will deliver emotion, color, and music to create world-class and unforgettable entertainment.
  • Cirque Éloize performances will be complimentary and available to Sun Princess guests on a first come, first serve basis.

Here Comes Sun Princess: Princess Cruises Biggest Ship Will Sail Caribbean Itineraries from Port Everglades Starting Late 2024

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Monday, April 17, 2023
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SANTA CLARITA, Calif., April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Princess Cruises' largest ship ever - Sun Princess – will make her U.S. debut in October 2024 providing the ultimate vacations to favorite Caribbean destinations on seven- and 14-day itineraries out of Ft Lauderdale, Fla. The ship is the first in the line's new Sphere class, and will homeport at Port Everglades for the winter, following a season of Mediterranean and Europe cruises when she launches in February 2024.

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  • The ship is the first in the line's new Sphere class, and will homeport at Port Everglades for the winter, following a season of Mediterranean and Europe cruises when she launches in February 2024.
  • Highlights of the Sun Princess Caribbean season, on sale April 19, 2023, include:
    5-day Caribbean Getaway kicks off the Caribbean season with visits to Amber Cove and Grand Turk.
  • Inaugural 2024 Sun Princess cruises to the Mediterranean and Europe are currently on sale, and Caribbean voyages will go on sale April 19, 2023.
  • 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 Next-Generation Ship - Sun Princess - to Feature the Brand's Most Exciting & Contemporary Spaces

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Friday, February 3, 2023
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SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Feb. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Here comes Sun Princess! Princess Cruises has revealed a first glimpse of the most contemporary and state-of-the-art designs imaged yet onboard Sun Princess – "The Love Boat" line's newest, largest and most innovative ship ever built and scheduled to debut in early 2024. With bright designs inspired by rays of sunlight and next-level expanded spaces, guests are in for an extraordinary cruise experience including a showstopping Arena theater and stunning three-story dining venue - a first for Princess.

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  • "With the construction of any new ship, we have the incredible opportunity to design standout spaces with our guests' preferences in mind," said John Padgett.
  • Contemporary and versatile, the Princess Arena is an evolution and the most technologically advanced Princess Theater design.
  • Plus, guests can enjoy views of their food being prepared in the largest show galley on a Princess ship.
  • 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 Unveils Bespoke Next Generation Ship - Sun Princess®

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Princess Cruises today revealed a stunning new and bespoke ship platform that is the brand's largest ship ever that will accommodate over 4,000 guests.  The new Sun Princess boasts stunning views, expansive venues, innovative entertainment venues, multi-story dining rooms and next level stateroom accommodations while remaining true to the smooth clean lines and design aesthetics inspired by the Seawitch icon and popularized in the original "Love Boat" TV series and returning the venerable "Sun Princess" name back into operation. 

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  • FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Princess Cruises today revealed a stunning new and bespoke ship platform that is the brand's largest ship ever that will accommodate over 4,000 guests.
  • Sun Princess will also feature the exclusive Princess Medallion that will extend Princess's leadership position in delivering exceptional personalized experiences at unmatched scale.
  • "Sun Princess is a new and bespoke ship platform, designed to simultaneously embrace Princess heritage while boldly pressing into the future with iconic, elegant and pure lines unique to our brand," said John Padgett, Princess Cruises president.
  • With Sun Princess, Club Class accommodations onboard this ship, and all Princess ships will now be called Reserve Collection, which are the best-located mini suite staterooms.

Princess Cruises and Xponential Fitness, Inc. Announce Exclusive License Agreement

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Monday, September 12, 2022
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SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Princess Cruises, the world's most iconic premium cruise brand and a brand of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE: CCL) (LSE: CCL) (NYSE: CUK), today announced an exclusive five-year licensing agreement with Xponential Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: XPOF), the largest global franchisor of boutique fitness brands.

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  • Clearly, the strong synergies among Princess Cruises, Xponential Fitness, and OneSpaWorld will create value for all involved in the partnership."
  • Princess guests need not be Xponential Fitness members to experience in-studio live classes and in-stateroom on-demand classes, and can continue their onboard experience post-cruise through XPASS at exclusive Princess discounted prices.
  • Along with these exclusive onboard and post-cruise Xponential Fitness offerings, delivered by OneSpaWorld at sea, Princess Cruises also becomes the first Xponential Fitness corporate wellness partner through its XPASS multi-brand live studio class program and its XPLUS virtual on-demand subscription fitness programming made available at exclusive discounts to Princess Cruises' more than 30,000 employees.
  • With this agreement, Xponential Fitness and its brands become the Official Fitness Content Partner of Princess Cruises, while Princess Cruises becomes the Official Vacation Partner of all Xponential Fitness brands.