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Caribbean Princess Arrives in Port Canaveral for First-Ever Season of Cruises
Princess
Cruises, famously known as "The Love Boat," celebrated the highly
anticipated arrival of Caribbean Princess in Port Canaveral today,
marking the launch of a new season of Caribbean cruises from this
convenient Central Florida homeport. The ship set sail on a four-day
Thanksgiving cruise to Turks & Caicos.
In
the spirit of giving, Princess made a generous donation of non-perishable food
items to The Sharing Center of Central Brevard. Nearly two tons of food
will support local families in need.
"Today
we celebrate the arrival of Caribbean Princess to Port Canaveral, one
of the premier ports in cruising, and proudly support the local
community," said John Padgett, President of Princess Cruises.
"Port Canaveral offers fantastic facilities and is easily accessible for
our guests, whether they choose to drive, fly, or take advantage of our
exclusive Rail & Sail program with Brightline."
The
inaugural winter season from Port Canaveral features 19 additional cruise
departures to the Eastern and Western Caribbean, with voyages ranging from
six to eight days. Some of the exciting itineraries include:
·
Eastern Caribbean: Six-day cruises
to Nassau, Grand Turk, and either Amber Cove or San Juan (Departures: Dec.
9, 23, 2024; Jan. 6, 20; Feb. 3, 17; March 3, 17, 31, 2025)
·
Eastern Caribbean: Eight-day cruises
to St. Thomas, St. Maarten, San Juan, and Grand Turk
(Departures: Dec. 1, 29, 2024; Jan. 26; Feb. 23; March 23,
2025)
·
Western Caribbean: Eight-day voyages
to Cozumel, Costa Maya, Belize City, and Roatan (Departures: Dec.
15, 2024; Jan. 12; Feb. 9; March 9; April 6, 2025)
Guests
can combine six- and eight-day itineraries for a longer 14-day vacation.
"We're
beyond thrilled to welcome the beautiful Caribbean Princess to Port
Canaveral – a cruise line our guests have been requesting for a long
time," said Captain John Murray, Port Canaveral CEO. "Port
Canaveral is committed to offering our guests diverse cruise options, and Caribbean
Princess is the perfect addition to this market with its stunning décor
and innovative technology, hallmarks of the Princess Cruises experience."
Family-Friendly
Features and Signature Service
The
3,140-guest Caribbean Princess offers 1,571 staterooms, including
options for families with interconnecting rooms and a range of suites and
mini-suites. The ship caters to all ages with amenities like a Youth & Teen
Center for kids and teens aged 3-17, an outdoor Movies Under the Stars screen,
engaging Broadway-style production shows, and The Sanctuary – a relaxing,
adults-only space with ocean breezes.
To
enhance the cruise experience, Caribbean Princess offers Princess
Plus and Princess Premier inclusive packages, which provide savings of up to
65% on popular amenities like Wi-Fi, beverages, crew gratuities, and more when
purchased separately.
The
ship also features Princess Cruises' signature MedallionClass technology,
providing guests with personalized, premium service that enhances the overall
vacation experience, reinforcing Princess' reputation for delivering
unforgettable family adventures.
Royal-Class
Sky Princess is scheduled to sail from Port Canaveral for the next
2025-2026 winter season to the Eastern and Western Caribbean. Cruises are
on sale now.
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.
Image
Credit: © Princess Cruises
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