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introducing OCEAN MEDALLION™ VACATIONS see page 8 for details 2018-2019 panama canal BEST CRUISE LINE ITINERARIES RECOMMEND MAGAZINE 13-TIME WINNER
a journey of epic wonders Get closer to luscious rainforests, fascinating cultures and picture-perfect beaches as you sail through the beautiful landscapes of the Panama Canal region with Princess Cruises.® From the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific, you’ll come back new® after you embark upon a voyage through the world’s greatest shortcut. what’s inside 1 Cruising the Region extra savings for our valued past guests 2 Port Highlights LIMITED-TIME OFFER! • An extra savings • Enjoy a 2-for-1 Call your travel agent 4 Panama Canal Cruises of up to $100 deposit (10% of or contact Princess for Book any of these vacations 6 Shore Excursions to enjoy Princess Cruises per person* cruise fare) details at 1.800.PRINCESS 8 Ocean Medallion™ Class Captain’s Circle Launch Savings SM (1.800.774.6237) 10 The Princess® Experience *Princess Cruises Captain’s Circle Launch Savings of up to $100 per person discount is applicable in all categories and combinable with only Launch Fares and Group Fares. Specific discount amounts vary by itinerary and cruise length. Regional and other past-guest promotions or “new 15 The Princess Fleet booking only” promotions are not combinable with the discount. Princess Cruises Captain’s Circle Launch Savings is not applicable to third- and fourth-berth guests. Reduced deposit offer is 10% per person and does not apply to third- and fourth-berth guests. Reduced deposit is not 16 Staterooms combinable with other reduced deposit offers. Call 1.800.774.6237 for details. Offer expires August 31, 2017, for April 2018, September 2018 and October 2018 sailings on Caribbean Princess,® expires December 31, 2017, for Fall 2018 sailings; and expires March 31, 2018, for Spring 2019 and holiday sailings. The contents of this brochure are accurate as of the date of printing and are subject to change. Please refer to princess.com for the most up-to-date information.
a new wave of travel Introducing Ocean Medallion™ cruising,* an experience that amplifies your vacation with personalized service that anticipates your needs and desires giving you more time to do what you love, on board and ashore. Available on Caribbean Princess® and Island Princess® canal sailings. See page 8 for details. introducing OCEAN MEDALLION™ VACATIONS #1 in the panama canal In 1967, Princess was the first cruise line to sail the Panama Canal and, today, we are the #1 cruise line sailing to this incredible destination — with more sailings than any other cruise line, on ships designed specifically to sail the historic locks. With more than 50 years of experience, you’ll encounter the diverse cultures and stunning landscapes of the region exactly the way you want to. discovery at sea™ We’ve teamed with two of the most trusted names in travel, Discovery™ and Animal Planet,™ to craft shore excursions that offer truly unique experiences, including exclusive more ashore offerings you can only get through Princess. Our itineraries are crafted to give you more time in select ports to experience the color, culture and flavors of the region. With port calls that are LATE SHARE YOUR STORY NIGHT (departing 9pm Connect with Princess and fellow guests or later), you can see the via Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, sights during the day Twitter, Pinterest and Google+. and have the chance for Share stories of your Princess adventures, #comebacknew an evening excursion watch videos and much more. or a sunset walk along the beach! *Available on select Princess ships. COVER: Meet sloths during a shore excursion. OPPOSITE PAGE: Coral Princess® in the Panama Canal. THIS PAGE, IMAGES CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Ocean Medallion™ cruising; 1 Panama Canal Locks; Sunset in Aruba; Ziplining in the Veragua Rainforest, Costa Rica; Red-eyed tree frog, Costa Rica.
Los Angeles panama canal Experience a 20th-century marvel and traverse one of the great man-made wonders of the modern world. Los Angeles UNITED STATES and San Francisco Ft. Lauderdale MEXICO La Paz Princess Cays Cabo San Lucas Puerto Pacific Ocean Vallarta Grand Cayman Manzanillo TURKS & CAICOS Falmouth Puerto Quetzal Puerto Caribbean Sea Guatemala’s largest Pacific port, Puerto Chiapas GUATEMALA JAMAICA Quetzal is the gateway to the country’s Huatulco spectacular natural and cultural splendors. From here, experience Antigua, a Puerto Quetzal wonderfully preserved colonial town in the shadow of three active volcanoes, and the NICARAGUA Maya Highlands surrounding stunning Colón Lake Atitlán. San Juan del Sur Limón Punta Arenas COSTA RICA PANAMA Panama San Juan del Sur Canal A sunny beach town on the Pacific coast, San Juan del Sur is the entry point to Nicaragua, affectionately known as “the country of lakes and volcanoes.” Explore Las Isletas, an archipelago of 365 little islands in Lake Nicaragua, on a scenic boat cruise before wandering the streets of Granada, a colonial city on the lake’s shore. Gatun Lake This man-made lake was created during the construction of the Panama Canal and forms a major component of the Canal. The lake, including the flooded arm extending up the Chagres River, makes up over 20 miles of the raised part of the waterway. Surrounded by jungles, the lake is one of the few accessible areas in Central America to observe undisturbed native flora and fauna. 2 BOOK NOW! Contact your travel agent | Call 1.800.PRINCESS | Visit princess.com/panamacanal
three ways Grand Cayman Known for its vibrant coral reefs and white-sand to sail: beaches, Grand Cayman is the largest of the Cayman islands. Its capital, George Town, is home to the historic ruins of Colonial Fort George. FROM THE EAST COAST Choose from a selection of 10-day BAHAMAS roundtrip cruises from Ft. Lauderdale, sailing twice through the historic Gatun Locks. Discover the culture and majesty of Panama, Costa Rica Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean on an adventure to remember. See page 4. Ocho Rios Limón With a vibrant Caribbean culture and the scenic, lush Veragua FROM THE WEST COAST Rainforest, Limón is a tropical Sail on this unique 19-day Panama destination you won’t want to miss. Canal Pacific Adventure, roundtrip Aruba from Los Angeles, and experience Guatemala’s rich Mayan heritage in Puerto Quetzal and Nicaragua’s San Cartagena Juan del Sur. Your ship will also sail into and out of Gatun Lake via the Fuerte Amador Cartagena Miraflores and Pedro Miguel locks. A historic port city founded in the 16th century by See page 5. Panama Spanish conquistadors on the hunt for the mythical City El Dorado, Cartagena is a charming city with hundreds of years of history. The walled Old City, OCEAN TO OCEAN a UNESCO World Heritage Site, features winding Sail between Ft. Lauderdale and Los streets lined with Spanish colonial architecture and Angeles or San Francisco on 15-day COLOMBIA is home to many restaurants, shops and bars. sailings. Listen as a narrator shares expert insight into the Canal as you complete a full transit through Panama Canal: An Engineering Marvel all three sets of locks between the Connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the 48-mile Panama Canal was mighty Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. considered one of the greatest man-made wonders of its time, saving ships See pages 4-5. the 8,000-mile journey around South America by cutting across the Isthmus of Panama. The system of locks allows ships to ascend and descend via chambers that are filled with water flowing by force of gravity. The water travels from the highest chamber to the lowest one, bringing it to sea level (or above sea level depending upon the direction it's traveling) so that ships can climb to the final chamber and exit the lock. Ocean to Ocean Roundtrip West Coast Roundtrip East Coast Miraflores Lake Pacific Ocean Gatun Atlantic Ocean Pedro Miguel Lake Miraflores Locks Gatun Locks (historic) Locks Agua Clara Locks (new) 3
discover the panama canal On a voyage through the great Panama Canal, you’ll witness so much more than you ever imagined. Visit lively colonial cities, marvel at stunning natural beauty, relax on sun-drenched beaches and encounter incredible creatures from across the animal kingdom. And along the way, you’ll traverse one of the greatest man-made marvels in the world. Costa Rica rainforest Panama Canal with Panama Canal – Costa Rica & Caribbean Roundtrip from Ft. Lauderdale Ocean Medallion™ 10 days Ocean to Ocean Between Los Angeles Ocean Medallion™ 15 days Vacation and Ft. Lauderdale Vacation UNITED STATES Ft. Lauderdale Atlantic Ocean Los Angeles UNITED STATES Atlantic Ocean TURKS & CAICOS Pacific ISLANDS Ocean MEXICO CAYMAN Grand Turk ISLANDS Ft. Lauderdale Grand Falmouth Puerto JAMAICA Cayman Vallarta NICARAGUA Caribbean Sea COSTA Limón Huatulco RICA Cartagena Cartagena COLOMBIA COSTA RICA San Juan del Sur Panama Canal Colón COLOMBIA PANAMA Panama Canal Puntarenas PANAMA Fuerte Amador Ft. Lauderdale Falmouth Caribbean/Island Cartagena Panama Canal Partial Transit (including Gatun Locks Princess Los Angeles Princess Coral/Island Puerto Vallarta Huatulco San Juan del Sur Costa Rica (Puntarenas) Grand Cayman Ft. Lauderdale or Agua 10 DayClara and GatunCanal Panama Lake) with Colón Costa Costa Rica (Limón) Rica & Carib(v2)_018_R1_MB Special15 Fuerte Day Amador Panama Panama Canal (Full transit of the Panama Canal including the Miraflores, Can Ocean Ocean (LAX to FLL)_017_018_R4_NL Pedro Miguel and Gatun Locks) Cartagena Ft. Lauderdale Interior Balcony Mini-Suite Club Class Suite fares from^ fares from^ fares from^ fares from^ fares from^ Interior Balcony Mini-Suite Club Class Suite $1,249 $1,849 $2,149 $2,749 $3,099 fares from^ fares from^ fares from^ fares from^ fares from^ $1,799 $2,599 $3,199 $4,099 $4,599 2018 Caribbean Princess® ‡ Island Princess® DEPARTURES Apr 1 SUN Oct 8 MON Oct 11 THU Nov 10† SAT 2018 Coral Princess® Island Princess® Apr 21 SAT Dec 9 SUN Oct 21 SUN Dec 20 THU DEPARTURES Dec 7 FRI Sep 26 WED Sep 18 TUE Oct 31† WED Dec 30 SUN Dec 22* SAT 2019 Caribbean Princess® ‡ Island Princess Coral Princess® Emerald Princess® Island Princess® 2019 DEPARTURES Jan 2 WED Jan 9 WED Feb 28 THU Jan 6 SUN Apr 18 THU Apr 9* TUE DEPARTURES Jan 19† SAT Mar 10 SUN Mar 2* SAT Jan 29† TUE Mar 20† WED Apr 5 FRI Feb 8 FRI Mar 30† SAT Apr 20* SAT Feb 18† MON ^Fares based on 12/7/18 Coral Princess® sailing. Fares for other dates may vary. Taxes, Fees and Port Expenses of up to ^Fares based on 10/11/18, 10/21/18, 10/31/18 and 11/10/18 Island Princess® sailings. Fares for other dates may vary. Taxes, $375 are additional and subject to change. See below for more details. Fees and Port Expenses of up to $365 are additional and subject to change. See to right for more details. *Itinerary operates in reverse. *Port order varies. Combine the 4/20/19 Coral Princess® Prinvoyage with a 3-day Pacific Coastal not shown for an 18-day Panama Canal †Ocho Rios replaces Falmouth, port order varies. & British Colombia voyage ending in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. Grand Turk replaces Grand Cayman, port order varies. Combine the 9/26/18, 4/9/19 Island Princess® voyage or the 4/18/19 Emerald Princess® voyage with a 7-day Pacific Wine ‡Caribbean Princess visits the Panama Canal via the Agua Clara Locks, port order varies. Country not shown for a 22-day Panama Canal & Pacific Coast voyage starting or ending in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. Combine this voyage on 4/1/2018 or 10/8/2018 on Caribbean Princess® with the 10-day Southern Caribbean Medley on 9/18/2018 on Caribbean Princess® or with the 10-day Eastern Caribbean voyage not shown for a 20-day Caribbean & Panama Explorer. ^Lead-in fares are based on the lowest category stateroom for each category type. Launch Fares represent the lead-in introductory fares and are subject to change. Launch Fares and other amounts are in U.S. dollars unless stated otherwise and are available in North America only. Rates shown are per person, cruise or cruisetour only, based on double occupancy and do not apply to singles Ocean Medallion™ Class sailing – look for the blue dot. or third- and fourth-berth guests; contact Princess Cruises for third- and fourth-berth guest fares. Refer to princess.com for information and fares for oceanview cabins. This offer is based on space availability, is capacity controlled and applies to the sailing dates and stateroom categories shown on each itinerary. Fares may remain at a discounted level after this promotion. See princess.com for See the sights during the day and experience the nightlife more ashore after dark with Late Night (9pm or later) calls. terms, conditions and definitions that apply to all bookings. 4 BOOK NOW! Contact your travel agent | Call 1.800.PRINCESS | Visit princess.com/panamacanal
Panama Canal – Ocean to Ocean Between San Francisco Ocean Medallion™ 15 days Panama Canal Pacific Adventure Roundtrip from Los Angeles 19 days and Ft. Lauderdale Vacation San Francisco UNITED Los Angeles UNITED STATES STATES Atlantic Ocean Atlantic Ocean MEXICO MEXICO Pacific Ft. Lauderdale Ocean Cabo San Huatulco GUATEMALA Lucas NICARAGUA COSTA Manzanillo Puerto Quetzal COSTA RICA Pacific RICA Cartagena Puerto Chiapas Ocean Puntarenas San Juan del Sur COLOMBIA Panama Canal NICARAGUA PANAMA Puntarenas San Juan del Sur Panama Canal PANAMA Fuerte Amador San Francisco Coral Cabo San Lucas San Juan del Sur Costa Rica (Puntarenas) Fuerte Amador Princess Los Angeles Huatulco Puerto Chiapas Puerto Quetzal Panama Canal Partial Transit Panama 15 DayCanal (Full transit Panama Oceanof the Panama Canal including to Ocean the Miraflores, Pedro Miguel and V2_017_018_R2_NL Island(including Miraflores and Princess_19 Day Pedro Miguel Locks) Panama Canal Costa Rica (Puntarenas) Pacific Advernture San Juan del Sur Gatun Locks) Cartagena Ft. Lauderdale Manzanillo Los Angeles 017_018_R1_NL Interior Balcony Mini-Suite Club Class Suite Interior Balcony Mini-Suite Club Class Suite fares from^ fares from^ fares from^ fares from^ fares from^ fares from^ fares from^ fares from^ fares from^ fares from^ $1,899 $2,749 $3,399 $4,399 $4,899 $2,399 $3,399 $4,299 $5,499 $6,099 2018 Island Princess® 2018 Coral Princess® DEPARTURES Nov 20* TUE Dec 5 WED DEPARTURE Nov 18 SUN 2019 Coral Princess® Coral Princess® 2019 DEPARTURES Jan 31* THU Feb 15 FRI DEPARTURE Mar 17 SUN ^Fares based on 12/5/18 Island Princess® sailing. Fares for other dates may vary. Taxes, Fees and Port Expenses of up ^Taxes, Fees and Port Expenses of up to $395 are additional and subject to change. See page 4 for more details. to $375 are additional and subject to change. See page 4 for more details. *Itinerary operates in reverse. Panama Canal Connoisseur Ft. Lauderdale to Los Angeles 15 days UNITED Los Angeles STATES Atlantic Ocean Pacific Ocean Ft. Lauderdale Puerto Vallarta MEXICO COSTA Huatulco RICA NICARAGUA Aruba San Juan del Sur Panama Canal Puerto Quepos PANAMA more ashore Pacific Princess Ft. Lauderdale Aruba LATE NIGHT Panama Canal (Full transit of the Panama Canal including 15theDay Panama Miraflores, Canand Pedro Miguel Connoisseur (FLLQuepos Gatun Locks) Puerto to LAX)_017_018_R1_MB Huatulco Puerto Vallarta Special Los Angeles Interior Balcony Mini-Suite Club Class Suite fares from^ fares from^ fares from^ fares from^ fares from^ Animal lovers can participate in an Animal Planet™ $2,449 $3,599 $4,699 $5,599 $6,099 exclusive tour at the Sloth Sanctuary of Costa Rica. You may even meet Buttercup, the smiling 23-year-old 2019 Pacific Princess® Bradypus and sloth-superstar of “Meet the Sloths” DEPARTURES Jan 5 SAT Apr 27 SAT May 12* SUN on Animal Planet! Visit princess.com/excursions for Taxes, Fees and Port Expenses of up to $375 are additional and subject to change. See page 4 for more details. more information. *Itinerary operates in reverse. San Juan del Sur replaces Puerto Quepos. 5
shore Our award-winning shore excursions are carefully crafted truly something for everyone. And for small groups, we can excursions to showcase each unique port customize tours based on in the region. Led by reputable personal preferences. We’ve operators with local expertise, also teamed up with Discovery™ our excursions come with the and Animal Planet™ to bring BEST assurance of a guaranteed you fascinating excursions for SHORE EXCURSIONS return to ship. From getting the whole family, where you can up close with crocodiles in inspire your mind on shore with CRUISE CRITIC Costa Rica to marveling at up-close encounters of the world’s EDITORS’ PICKS Guatemala’s scenery, there’s fascinating creatures and sites. RECOMMENDED GRAND CAYMAN STINGRAY SANDBAR & CAYMAN HIGHLIGHTS This comprehensive adventure offers a little bit of everything you're looking for while on vacation — colorful sights, exciting sea life, tasty award-winning cakes at the Tortuga Rum Cake Center, picturesque photo stops at Seven Mile Beach and the opportunity to interact with and feed dozens of friendly southern stingrays. RECOMMENDED LIMÓN, COSTA RICA VERAGUA RAINFOREST TOUR Buried deep in the forest of Costa Rica, you’ll find the unexpected: a world- class facility designed to enlighten the wonders of biodiversity. Glide through the PUERTO QUETZAL, GUATEMALA rainforest canopy on LAKE ATITLÁN CRUISE, SCENIC DRIVE & LUNCH an aerial tram, stand Located 4,000 feet above sea level, enjoy a scenic next to a pristine cruise across Lake Atitlán, admiring volcanoes as waterfall, enter the they rise up in the horizon. You’ll also enjoy exploring only frog exhibit of the town of Panajachel, a vibrant Maya city where its kind in the world, you can browse colorful hand-woven textiles and and be surrounded by other vibrant souvenirs from the main street. hundreds of butterflies. 6 BOOK NOW! Contact your travel agent | Call 1.800.PRINCESS | Visit princess.com/panamacanal
new BEST PRICE GUARANTEE Whether you’re a first-time voyager or a travel connoisseur, Princess Cruises® excursions have long been known for exceptional quality and local expertise. Now the extraordinary value these experiences offer is guaranteed as well…introducing the Princess Cruises Shore PUNTARENAS, COSTA RICA Excursions Best Price Guarantee! JUNGLE CROCODILE SAFARI And if you find the same excursion Costa Rica's natural splendor abounds when you board the Jungle Crocodile Safari somewhere else for a better price, eco-cruise and set off down the Tarcoles River in search of the powerful American we’ll refund 110% of the difference. crocodile. Amateur ornithologists will thrill to sightings of egrets, graceful herons, kingfishers and spoonbills. Take in the lush vegetation, home to over 50 species of For more details, and full terms and colorful birds, and then refresh with a fruit snack and souvenir shopping. conditions, visit princess.com/excursions CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA EMERALD JEWELRY MAKING CLASS Learn about Cartagena’s diverse history and culture with this unique creative SAN JUAN DEL SUR, NICARAGUA experience. Instructors will provide you GRANADA, LAKE NICARAGUA, LAS ISLETAS CRUISE & LUNCH with all the tools you need to learn how to Step back in time on this active, full-day guided excursion to the create jewelry utilizing .925 sterling silver colonial city of Granada. View an ornate cathedral and a convent and emeralds. Your hands-on class could featuring pre-Columbian statuary. Then, you’ll take an exciting cruise include creating a silver ring, a pendant, on Lake Nicaragua through an archipelago of hundreds of islets. Enjoy a pair of earrings or a bracelet chain. a tasty lunch at a Granada colonial restaurant after the cruise. 7
introducing ocean medallion vacations ™ An Ocean Medallion™ Vacation amplifies your experience with personalized service that anticipates your needs, wants and desires, enabling you to get the most out of your cruise on board and ashore. In advance of your Ocean Medallion Cruise, you’ll be shipped your own EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE ON: complimentary personalized Medallion, Caribbean Princess® Regal Princess® For the latest news on Ocean a quarter-sized disc that you carry Crown Princess® Royal Princess® Medallion and available dates, throughout your cruise. Your Medallion Golden Princess® Ruby Princess® visit princess.com/ocean. is linked to Ocean Compass™ to create Island Princess® an effortless vacation and it allows us to anticipate all your needs ahead of time. 8 BOOK NOW! Contact your travel agent | Call 1.800.PRINCESS | Visit princess.com/ocean
ShopOcean™ Ocean Navigate™ DineOcean™ Ocean Medallion PlayOcean™ Class Destinations™ Ocean Memories™ your personal concierge. Enjoy a more personalized experience in so many ways: DINE SHOP NAVIGATE Indulging is easy with DineOcean™ Select and enjoy with ShopOcean™ Find your way with Ocean Navigate™ • Order a drink and have it • Shop from anywhere on the ship — • Find the kids and other delivered wherever you are. and have it delivered to you! members of your party. • Make specialty dining reservations. • Touchless checkout — no taps, • Get directions. • See available venues. no swipes, no signatures. • Message family and friends. • Delight in keyless entry. PLAY DESTINATIONS MEMORIES Join in the fun and games of PlayOcean™ Discover Ocean Medallion Relive your Ocean Memories™ • Compete against other guests Class Destinations™ • Find all your photos and through interactive games. • Receive invitations to activities experiences in one place. • Play casino games based on your profile preferences. • Order prints and keepsakes. anywhere on board. • Book shore excursions. • Share photos. • Create your Tagalong,™ a digital • Learn more about destinations companion for your cruise. and cultures. YOUR PRIVACY The Ocean Medallion contains no specific or personal digital information. The anonymization and encryption procedures used within the guest experience network exceed the security levels used in financial institutions and passports. Guests opting out of the guest experience network will be given an RFID card for embarkation and disembarkation purposes, as well as to access their stateroom. Venues and features vary by ship. Charges may apply. ©2017 Carnival Corporation. OCEAN,™ Ocean Medallion,™ and the Ocean and Carnival Corporation trademarks are trademarks of Carnival Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 9
welcome One of the most wonderful enrichment options. Or to things about a Princess® curl up by the pool with a cruise is that every day on book and do nothing at all. aboard board is a new horizon of possibility. And you’ve got nothing but time to enjoy After the activities of the day are done, it’s time for an evening of excitement. all the ship’s inviting and And what a night it is — with relaxing venues, fun-filled myriad options for making activities and engaging wonderful memories. 10 BOOK NOW! Contact your travel agent | Call 1.800.PRINCESS | Visit princess.com/onboard
let’s relax THE SANCTUARY A lovely on-deck oasis away from the bustle of the ship, The Sanctuary offers exclusive adults the chance to relax and unwind. Serenity Stewards take care of you with chilled face towels and light snacks and beverages, while you settle into a plush lounge chair or head to a private cabana for an al fresco massage. THE ULTIMATE SLEEP AT SEA Together with board-certified sleep expert Dr. Michael Breus and HGTV design star Candice Olson, we’ve developed the Princess Luxury Bed using the latest in sleep science and technology. Featured in every stateroom, stretch out on this marvel of comfort and design with a European-inspired duvet and Jacquard-woven cotton linens. princess.com/sleep BEST SPA ON A CRUISE SHIP SPAFINDER WELLNESS 365™ LOTUS SPA® In the award-winning Lotus Spa, named “Best Spa on a Cruise Ship” by Spafinder Wellness 365,™ you can spoil yourself with a variety of wonderful treatments. Perhaps you’ll choose an aroma stone therapy massage or a detoxifying ocean wrap, or just plan an entire day of personalized pampering. princess.com/wellness Venues vary by ship. Nominal charges may apply. 11
let’s play exclusive PREPARE TO BE DAZZLED Enjoy Broadway-style entertainment at sea at one of our many production shows. Indulge in music and glamour as you celebrate the traditions of pop, opera and musical theater with Encore. Or embark on an enchanted musical journey as you encounter some of history’s greatest musical illusions with Magic To Do. You’ll marvel at dazzling stage sets, performers from around the globe and so much more. princess.com/productionshows MOVIES UNDER THE STARS® Find a spot poolside — don’t forget exclusive the complimentary popcorn — for a feature film, sensational concert, sporting event and more, all at our giant 300-square-foot poolside movie theater with a 69,000-watt sound system. THE NEXT “VOICE OF THE OCEAN” Who among your fellow guests has what it takes to be a star? Enjoy the excitement and spectacle of our spin on TV’s wildly popular international singing competition with The Voice of the Ocean, where you can listen to your fellow guests perform on stage! princess.com/voice SHOPPING Do a bit of shopping in The Shops of Princess — you’ll find top name brands, such as Effy jewelry, Swarovski, Chanel, Clinique, Citizen and more, plus fine spirits and Princess logo merchandise — all available at tax- and duty-free savings. 12 BOOK NOW! Contact your travel agent | Call 1.800.PRINCESS | Visit princess.com/onboard
let’s play ENCOUNTERS WITH DISCOVERY AT SEA™ Expand your own horizons while you explore the world! Panama Canal experts, Caribbean pirate historians and naturalists offer insight into the culture and history of the destinations you’ll be visiting. Whatever your interests, you’ll encounter fresh insights into our world and its cultures — and gain fresh perspectives throughout your voyage. SHIPWIDE ENTERTAINMENT When you sail with Princess Cruises,® you’ll enjoy thrilling nightlife from every corner of the ship. From live music, including pianists in the bar and bands in the lounges, dancing in the nightclub, illusionists, top- rated comedians, our Vegas-style casino and street entertainers — there’s something for everyone! FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY STARGAZING WITH FESTIVALS OF THE WORLD From al fresco movie nights, dance parties DISCOVERY AT SEA™ Experience grand traditions and colorful and game nights to production shows, Science Channel™ and cultures with our Festivals of the World there’s endless entertainment for every Princess Cruises® will take celebrations! Parties, enriching activities, member of the family after exploring you on a cosmic voyage as lively musical performances, regionally ashore. And at any time of the day, play a you look to the skies from inspired movies and specialty shopping game of ball together at the sports court, our top deck. Learn how to are just some of the ways Festivals of or use your combined brainpower during find major constellations the World comes to life on board. trivia challenges and other family activites. and the secrets of the stars. For more information, visit: princess.com/onboard Venues and ship features vary by ship and are subject to change. 13
let’s eat new TAKE YOUR PICK WITH DECADENT DINING Eat dinner every night as a family and enjoy freshly prepared regional foods together. Discover delicious flavors with Crafted by Curtis menu items in the Main Dining Room created by award-winning Chef Curtis Stone. Or indulge in our upscale specialty restaurants like the Crown Grill,℠ serving aged steaks and flavorful chops. If you're looking for a more casual experience, visit our newest venues, Planks BBQ℠ or Steamers Seafood℠ restaurant, on Caribbean Princess® sailings. And since Princess does the cooking and cleaning, you can spend more time focusing on what matters most. princess.com/dining exclusive A CASUAL AFFAIR SABATINI’S ITALIAN TRATTORIA SM While on deck, enjoy complimentary treats like A perennial guest favorite, Sabatini’s℠ Italian Trattoria now Neopolitan-style pizza, deemed the “Best Pizza at Sea” features a new menu of made-from-scratch specialty pasta dishes by USA TODAY, and top it off with soft serve ice cream. inspired by Chef Angelo Auriana, executive chef at the popular Or in the Piazza, stop by the International Café to satisfy Italian restaurants Factory Kitchen and Officine BRERA, both your cravings with a menu that changes throughout the in downtown Los Angeles. The new menu will also feature day — from grilled paninis to freshly baked cookies. At Executive Chef Recommendations, which include favorite dishes the Horizon Court or World Fresh Marketplace, delight and treasured family recipes from our talented Italian chefs. in creating your own specialty salad, building your princess.com/sabatinis own custom sandwich or grabbing a quick rice bowl. CHOCOLATE JOURNEYS SM LOCAL EATS You’ll find plenty of ways to exclusive Enjoy the authentic satisfy your chocolate craving, flavors of the region including new confections from on board! Savor a master chocolatier Norman Love. Caribbean shrimp Discover Chef Love’s sinfully cocktail with diced delicious signature desserts in pineapple salsa and our main dining rooms, plus Panamanian Sancocho exquisite breakfast pastries and chicken soup. evening cakes in Horizon Court or World Fresh Marketplace. princess.com/chocolate Dining options and venues vary by ship and are subject to change. Cover charge applies at select venues. 14 BOOK NOW! Contact your travel agent | Call 1.800.PRINCESS | Visit princess.com/dining
our panama canal fleet Our Princess fleet for the Panama Canal in 2018–2019 includes four spectacular ships. Whether you love activity or crave tranquility, each Princess ship offers an array of our signature engaging activities, exciting entertainment, and mouthwatering cuisine — everything you need to relax, enjoy your vacation and come back new.® Ocean Medallion™ Class Ocean Medallion™ Class Coral Princess® Emerald Princess® Pacific Princess® Caribbean Princess ® Island Princess® Guests 3,140 2,200 2,200 3,140 670 Balconies Over 800 Over 700 Over 700 Over 800 Over 200 Theater Movies Under the Stars® (poolside theater) The Sanctuary (relaxing retreat for adults) Lotus Spa® & Fitness Center Italian-inspired Piazza Casino SHARE SM by Curtis Stone Sabatini’sSM Italian Trattoria Planks BBQSM Steamers SeafoodSM Crown GrillSM (steak & seafood specialty restaurant) The Salty Dog GastropubSM Sterling SteakhouseSM (specialty restaurant) Bayou Cafe & SteakhouseSM (Cajun/Creole specialty restaurant) Vines (wine bar) The International Café (24-hour coffees, desserts, sandwiches and tapas) Venues and dining options vary by ship. Nominal charges may apply. See deck plans on princess.com/ships for details. 15
at home, away from home room to relax Enhance your voyage with some of the most stateroom and suite options offering wonderful comfortable accommodations at sea. At the amenities and trademark attentive service end of each day’s adventures ashore in the from our friendly staff who knows what Panama Canal, we want you to feel welcomed hospitality means, you’ll find your Princess® home. With a variety of tastefully appointed ship is truly your home away from home. IT’S EASY TO STAY TOGETHER WITH OPTIONS FOR FOUR — OR EVEN MORE! We have a wide range of comfortable accommodations for families or friends traveling together. There is room for up to four guests in all types of staterooms — Interior, Oceanview, Balcony and Mini-Suites — many with interconnecting options too! And for families or groups traveling with five or more members, we offer a Two-Bedroom Family Suite option — with room for up to eight people, luxury amenities and a comfortable sitting room. Two bedroom family suites are not available on Coral Princess®, Island Princess® and Royal Princess®. 16 BOOK NOW! Contact your travel agent | Call 1.800.PRINCESS | Visit princess.com/staterooms
all Princess For those seeking more space and added amenities, Princess has options that include our spacious mini-suites and luxurious full suites. Depending on what kind of suite you staterooms select, enjoy more living space, sofa beds and separate seating areas, and wonderful enhanced amenities that range from priority embarkation and disembarkation feature: to complimentary mini-bar setup in suite and premium bathroom amenities. • Luxury queen or two twin beds • Refrigerator SUITE CLUB CLASS MINI-SUITE • Complimentary 24-hour WITH BALCONY MINI-SUITE WITH BALCONY WITH BALCONY room service^^ Includes all the fine Featuring all the standard All the fine amenities • Flat-panel television amenities of a spacious mini-suite amenities, plus of a Balcony Stateroom, plus: Club Class Mini-Suite, plus: exclusive VIP touches: • Luxury balcony furniture • Private bathroom with shower • Bathroom tub and separate shower • Our very best mini-suites • Balcony with 2 to 4 chairs, • 100% cotton, high- thread-count linens • 2 floor-to-ceiling glass doors UPGRADED AMENITIES & SERVICES: table and ottoman • Spacious closet • Separate sitting area with • Bathroom tub and • Exclusive Main Dining area, sofa bed, chair and 2 tables massage shower head • Desk expedited seating, dedicated • One complimentary mini-bar setup‡ waitstaff and much more* • Floor-to-ceiling sliding • Hair dryer & fine • Spacious walk-in closet glass doors bathroom amenities • The Princess Luxury Bed • Upgraded bathroom amenities • Separate sitting area • Digital security safe • Priority embarkation and • Complimentary use of the disembarkation at the beginning • Welcome glass of Champagne‡ Lotus Spa® Thermal Suite† and end of your cruise • Sofa bed • Laundry and professional • One-time complimentary • Luxury mattress cleaning services wine setup^ topper and pillows • Complimentary dinner in a specialty • Evening canapés, upon request • Two flat-panel televisions restaurant on embarkation day** • Upgraded terry shawl bathrobes • Priority specialty dining and princess.com/clubclass shore excursion reservations • Priority disembarkation at tender port princess.com/suites BALCONY OCEANVIEW INTERIOR WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE A front-row seat for Includes all our standard Our most affordable option, the Full wheelchair-turning space, spectacular scenery on Princess amenities, with a interior stateroom features two roll-in shower with grab bars your cruise with a floor-to- broad-picture window to twin beds or a queen-size bed. and fold-down seat, easy-access ceiling sliding glass door. bring in light and views. closet and accessible writing desk. Details at princess.com. Note: Amenities represent typical arrangements and may vary by ship. Certain stateroom categories may vary in size and configuration by ship. Stateroom views are considered unobstructed unless noted otherwise. Some categories have portholes versus picture windows. Some staterooms are partially to fully obstructed, as shown on deck plans. Obstructions do not include certain nautical items like handrails, dividers or ship hardware. For balcony staterooms, the view is determined from the perspective of the balcony railing. Balconies may have either solid steel or glass railings. Upper berth and bed ladder capacities are 250 lbs. Staterooms that can accommodate rollaways have two lower berths and one upper berth, and the staterooms can accommodate a fourth berth as a rollaway bed upon request at time of reservation. There are a limited number of rollaway beds per ship, per voyage. Use of rollaway beds restricts cabin space. Call 1.800.774.6237 for more information. *Open for breakfast and dinner daily as well as lunch on sea days. ^Includes ½ bottle of red wine and ½ bottle of white wine on embarkation day. ^^Charges apply for pizza delivery and beverages. Subject to change. †On select ships. Thermal Suite is not available on Royal Princess,® Regal Princess,® Majestic Princess,℠ Golden Princess,® Grand Princess,® Pacific Princess,® Sun Princess® and Sea Princess.® **Applicable on cruises six days or longer. ‡Complimentary mini-bar setup is one time only per stateroom for guests 21 and over. Welcome glass of Champagne is for guests 21 and over. 17
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