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Princess Cruises holds a unique position in cruise history, balancing innovation, global reach, and a refined yet approachable onboard style. Founded in 1965 by Stan McDonald, the line began with a single chartered ship sailing to Mexico and quickly expanded…
The Diamond Princess is a Grand-class cruise ship built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in Japan, launched in 2004 for Princess Cruises. Originally intended to be named Sapphire Princess, the ship was renamed during construction after a fire broke out in…
photo via wikimedia To get ready for Princess Cruises’ second season of Japan cruising, Diamond Princess is undergoing an extensive drydock to add enticing new features designed to appeal to Japanese cruisers. During the $30 million-dollar refurbishment, the ship will receive an extensive new Japanese bath…