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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 Royal Princess is a Royal-class cruise ship, launched in 2013 and operated by Princess Cruises. Built by Fincantieri in Italy, the vessel has a gross tonnage of 142,714, a length of 1,083 feet, and a beam of 128 feet,…
This summer UK network ITV1 will premiere a four part documentary called “The Cruise Ship.” The series takes place onboard Princess Cruises newest ship, the Royal Princess. It will be a behind the scenes look at crew and passengers. Keep…
The Royal Princess is currently docked in Naples, Italy as the last guests disembark from there shortened cruise. Princess has announced that after their technical team took a look at the situation, there will be no need to cancel her…
Princess Cruises has announced that due to the electrical issue from yesterday morning, the line will cancel the current voyage. She lost power while on transit to Naples Sunday morning. She is expected to arrive Tuesday morning into Naples where…
According to Cruise Currents, the 2013-built Royal Princess has lost power in the Mediterranean. She was enroute to Naples, Italy. Backup generators are keeping essential safety and guest services still functional. Princess has stated that the crew are currently in…
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Princess Cruises newest flagship has just arrived in Southampton for her debut. She’ll have a few media events before sailing on her maiden voyage from Southampton to Barcelona on June 16th. I look forward to seeing the first few reports…
Fincantieri Cantieri Navali SpA of Monfalcone, Italy, have just handed the keys to Princess’ largest ship over to Princess Cruises. The final figures are in. She comes in at 141,000grt. 1082ft LOA. 124ft Beam. 1,780 pax cabins. Yeilding 3,560 pax…
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USA Today’s Gene Sloan was over in Italy recently to check on the progress of Princess’ newest ship, the Royal Princess. While touring Fincanteri, he was able to check out the glass-bottomed SeaWalk. Check out the photos here.
Sister ship to the Royal Princess, and scheduled to set sail in 2014, the name has a rich history in Princess cruises. The original Regal Princess was ordered by Sitmar Cruises, but delivered to Princess Cruises when they bought Sitmar…
Italy’s Fincanteri Shipyard just launched the Royal Princess. Check out the most complete photo we have yet of her!
Princess Cruises today revealed the sports and fitness features that will be aboard the new Royal Princess when the ship debuts next June. Passengers of all athletic abilities can test their mettle and keep in shape with a new…
Princess Cruises today raised the curtain on Princess Live!, a new type of cruise ship entertainment venue that passengers will enjoy aboard the new Royal Princess. Taking the audience behind the scenes to share the excitement of a working television…
Click for larger Quite a stubby little bow. Does it look a lot like a Solstice class to anyone else?
We have our first CruiseShipping Miami announcement. Princess announced that their newest 141,000grt ship the Royal Princess have a revamped Dining experience. The Horizon Court buffet will feature new venues with new cuisine options.They include a taqueria, rotissseie, a sandwich…
Big enough Atrium for you The Atrium onboard the Royal Princess will be 50 percent larger than on the newest class of Princess ships and will debut a number of brand new features, including Bellini’s Italian cocktail bar, Ocean Terrace…
Princess Cruises announced the details of they newest flagship. Her maiden voyage will be a 7-night Iberian Peninsula voyage from Southampton to Barcelona. It departs June 16th 2013. After that she will sail Princess signature 12-day Grand Mediterranean between Barcelona…
UPDATE: Visit here for more photos Royal Princess is the new name of Princess’ newbuild due out in May 2013. Princess unveiled that and some additional details at Cruise Shipping Miami today. The 141,000 grt ship will feature some new…