Cruise Ship_Princess Cruises_Caribbean Princess

Caribbean Princess - Ship Description:

Weighing in at 116,000 tons, accommodating three acres of deck space, and hosting more than 3,000 passengers, the impressive Caribbean Princess offers "Movies Under the Stars," a cruising innovation where concert footage or recent movies play poolside on a giant Times-Square style screen. Sailing exclusively in the Caribbean, alternating between eastern and western routes, the ship boasts nearly 900 cabins with balconies.

Caribbean Princess is one of the largest, most amenity-filled ships to offer Personal Choice Cruising through the Caribbean. The ship's wide spectrum of active offerings includes several pools, a putting course and golf simulator, eight lounges, a casino, an Internet cafe, and a wedding chapel. Onboard, fitness enthusiasts will love the glass-walled fitness center and premium workout equipment. Ideal for relaxation, the Lotus Spa showcases a juice bar, health spa, and full-service spa treatments. Additionally, family travel is made easy with family suites, two age-specific youth areas, and a full-time staff dedicated to youth activities.

Personal Choice dining aboard Caribbean Princess includes three main dining rooms and one alternative, buffet-style dining room. Also, there are two specialty restaurants: Princess line's renowned Sabatini's Trattoria, which serves fine Italian food, and the Sirloin Steakhouse. Multiple after-dinner entertainment alternatives are found in the state-of-the art lounges and a theater that spans five decks and seats 750 guests features top-of-the-line sound and lighting technology.
 

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Coral Princess Ship Description:

With over 90% outside staterooms, Coral Princess offers Panama Canal itineraries featuring spectacular ports of call, from sun-swept beaches to hidden villages in the midst of the rainforest. The ship fuses the best elements of Princess's most popular ships with state-of-the-art power-generation technology. The ship also features amenities like a wedding chapel with video and web cam facilities, TV studio, and art gallery.

Passengers can wake up each morning with a sunrise walk along the wrap-around Promenade Deck. Deciding when to visit the spacious indoor and outdoor pool areas, the nine-hole mini-golf course with two golf simulators, and a whole host of duty-free shops may be the day's most difficult decision. Passengers can keep in touch with those back home at the AOL Internet Cafe and then come up to speed on the latest music in the Listening Library. A fully supervised teen and youth center contains a dedicated pool just for teens and toddlers and a fun program of age-specific games and activities to keep the whole family smiling.

This is the first Princess ship to boast a New Orleans-style restaurant--the Bayou Cafe--along with an Italian trattoria, a 24-hour bistro, a sushi restaurant, and up to nine different places to dine or snack. Full-scale Broadway-style shows are a delight for the whole family in the Princess Theatre, and stand-up comedians make laughter ring out of the lounges. The ship also features passenger favorites, like the cigar lounge and retro martini bar.

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Crown Princess Ship Description:

The new Crown Princess takes over the name of a Princess vessel that left the fleet in 2002. Like its sister ship the Caribbean Princess, the Crown Princess is tailor-made for sailing the sunny Caribbean. The ship features "Movies Under the Stars," a cruising innovation where concert footage or recent movies play poolside on a giant Times-Square style screen. Other highlights include a piazza-style atrium, even more dining venues, and redesigned public spaces.

Passengers are invited to enjoy a wide spectrum of offerings, including several pools, a putting course and golf simulator, lounges, a casino with private cocktail lounge, an Internet cafe, and a wedding chapel. Onboard, fitness enthusiasts will love the glass-walled fitness center and premium workout equipment. Ideal for relaxation, the two-story Lotus Spa showcases a juice bar, health spa, and full-service spa treatments. Additionally, family travel is made easy with family suites, two age-specific youth areas, and a full-time staff dedicated to youth activities.

Personal Choice dining aboard Crown Princess includes the main dining rooms as well as specialty restaurants. An open, theatre-style kitchen puts cooking on full display at the Steak and Seafood house, and Trattoria Sabatini serves eight-course Italian feasts from atop the ship. Multiple after-dinner entertainment alternatives are found in the state-of-the art lounges--including Crooners, a martini lounge--and a theater featuring top-of-the-line sound and lighting technology.

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Dawn Princess - Ship Description:

Dawn Princess carries less passengers than other ships of its size, providing all the options of a big ship while retaining the intimate feel of a smaller vessel. With over 70% outside staterooms, the ship offers everything from computerized golf to a 24-hour restaurant, and includes all the features of Personal Choice Cruising. From the dazzling Grand Plaza atrium to the lavish Riviera Deck, you'll find myriad places to meet, mingle, and enjoy the ebb and flow of activity.

The four-story atrium lobby offers ocean views at every level. The ultra-deluxe, glass-walled health center also overlooks the ocean. There are four inviting swimming pools onboard, including one specifically designed for lap swimming. And, on the open-air sports deck, you can play basketball, volleyball, badminton, or paddle tennis. Improve your handicap at the computerized golf center, or relax in the library with listening chairs for books-on-tape or music. Even as you go about the business of pleasure and relaxation, you can still keep in touch with the office or your friends back home using onboard phone, fax, and computer services.

The ship features a 24-hour restaurant with evening entertainment area, dance floor, and a 270-degree view over the prow of the ship. Dining options include a pizzeria, wine and caviar bar, patisserie, hamburger and hotdog grill, and even an ice cream bar. Two showrooms boast Broadway and Vegas-style entertainment. You can also place your bets with your fellow cruise-goers at the 165 slot machines, blackjack, roulette, poker, and craps tables.

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Diamond Princess - Ship Description:

Diamond Princess is the firstborn daughter of the second generation of Personal Choice ships. Among the largest ships to ply the waters of the Pacific Ocean, the ship comfortably accommodates 2,600 guests, each of whom are treated to pampering, personal service, and a wealth of onboard amenities. The rhythm of each day spent aboard Diamond Princess depends on individual vacation style, but one thing's for certain--activity options abound.

Choose from four separate swimming pools for a refreshing daily dip or spend the day immersed in the library and writing room. Soothing body treatments are on the menu at the serene, Asian-themed Lotus Spa, which also includes a gorgeous terrace area and a fully equipped fitness center. The ship also features one of the largest Internet cafes at sea, a dedicated area for children and teens, and the Hearts and Minds wedding chapel.

With frequently changing menus, multiple main dining rooms mean passengers can choose meal times, companions, and cuisine. Fabio's Trattoria serves Italian specialties, while the Lido Cafe features classic American and continental cuisine. Additional convenient dining options include 24-hour buffets and room service, plus the poolside pizzeria, hamburger grill, and ice cream bar. After sunset, the lights keep shining with original Broadway and Las Vegas productions in the spacious theater and plenty of room for stargazing on the balcony of the Skywalkers disco and lounge.

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Emerald Princess - Ship Description:

Like its sister ships Caribbean Princess and Crown Princess, the new Emerald Princess offers all the most up-to-date amenities of contemporary cruising. The ship features "Movies Under the Stars," a cruising innovation where concert footage or recent movies play poolside on a giant Times-Square style screen. Other highlights include a piazza-style atrium, even more dining venues, and redesigned public spaces.
Passengers are invited to enjoy a wide spectrum of offerings, including several pools, a putting course and golf simulator, lounges, a casino with private cocktail lounge, an Internet cafe, and a wedding chapel. Onboard, fitness enthusiasts will love the glass-walled fitness center and premium workout equipment. Ideal for relaxation, the two-story Lotus Spa showcases a juice bar, health spa, and full-service spa treatments. Additionally, family travel is made easy with family suites, two age-specific youth areas, and a full-time staff dedicated to youth activities.

Personal Choice dining aboard the Emerald Princess includes the main dining rooms as well as specialty restaurants. An open, theatre-style kitchen puts cooking on full display at the Steak and Seafood house, and Trattoria Sabatini serves eight-course Italian feasts from atop the ship. Multiple after-dinner entertainment alternatives are found in the state-of-the art lounges--including Crooners, a martini lounge--and a theater featuring top-of-the-line sound and lighting technology.

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Golden Princess - Ship Description:

Built at a cost of more than $430 million, Golden Princess offers infinite ways to relax. Designed to make the most of incredible ocean views, the ship features more than 700 staterooms with balconies, available as standard staterooms and mini-suites. The ship also boasts a wrap-around promenade deck, inviting sports bar, a nightclub suspended over 15 decks, fun-filled children's centers, one of the largest casinos afloat, plus a nine-hole putting green and golf simulator.

Passengers onboard enjoy a wide array of activities and special services. For your daily dip, pick from three pools, including one with a glass dome. Improve your golf score at the computerized golf center and putting green, or take a jog along the Promenade deck (three laps make a mile). Guests can enjoy a gym and health spa with sauna, oceanview massage rooms, and a pool where you can swim against the current. The sports court sets the stage for tennis, volleyball, and basketball, or you could just catch the score of your favorite team while relaxing in the sports bar featuring ESPN. You can also tour and take a ride in the ship's virtual reality center. All the while, your kids will be kept happy and busy at the children and teen center.

Golden Princess passengers luxuriate in three intimate dining rooms. For a more casual culinary experience, try the 24-hour Horizon Court, the Italian Trattoria--featuring pizza and pasta--or a Southwestern-style eatery. On deck, try the pizzeria, hamburger grill, and ice cream bar. Evening entertainment takes place in three show lounges, including an incredible proscenium-arch theater. You can also place your bets at one of the largest casinos afloat or dance the night away suspended 15 decks above the sea.

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Grand Princess - Ship Description:

Built at a cost of more than $430 million, this impressive ship offers "Movies Under the Stars," a cruising innovation where concert footage or recent movies play poolside on a giant Times-Square style screen. Grand Princess also boasts a wrap-around promenade deck, a savory steakhouse, and a nightclub suspended over 15 decks. With all of this plus fun-filled children's centers, the largest casino afloat, and a nine-hole putting green, the ship offers plenty of ways to relax.

You're sure to enjoy a wide array of activities and special services aboard Grand Princess. For your daily dip, pick from three pools, including one with a glass dome. Jog along the Promenade deck (three laps make a mile). Get in shape at the gym and health spa, with sauna, oceanview massage rooms, and a pool where you can swim against the current. Play tennis, volleyball, and basketball at the sports court, or improve your golf score at the computerized golf center and putting green. Later, catch the score of your favorite team while relaxing in the sports bar featuring ESPN. Tour and take a ride in the virtual reality center. All the while, your kids will be kept happy and busy at the children and teen center.

Grand Princess is a floating resort brimming with fun, luxurious frills, and, of course, fabulous food. Luxuriate in three intimate dining rooms. For a more casual culinary experience, try the 24-hour Horizon Court, the Italian Trattoria, featuring pizza and pasta, or a Southwestern-style eatery. On deck, try the pizzeria, hamburger grill, and ice cream bar. Relax in three show lounges, including a proscenium arch theater. Place your bets at one of the largest casinos afloat, then dance in a nightclub suspended 15 decks above the sea.

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Pacific Princess - Ship Description:

Pacific Princess takes over the name of the famed Love Boat. This Explorer-class ship offers all of the luxuries, amenities, and services of today's mega-liners--without the crowds. At 594 feet, the ship carries only 670 cruise-goers to an array of breathtaking ports of call all over the world. While onboard, passengers enjoy Personal Choice cruising options and features.

A wide range of facilities await passengers on this 30,200-ton vessel. Out on deck, a heated swimming pool and poolside barbecue grill and pizzeria make for fun days in the sun. For those in need of serious pampering, the Lotus Spa delivers with a wide range of massage and beauty treatments. State-of-the-art equipments awaits at the fitness center, and technology meets the sea in the ship's Internet café. For quieter moments, passengers can head to the library or to the card room, kick back in the traditional country lounge, and go duty-free shopping.

Dining options onboard Pacific Princess are varied and exciting, with the choice of four restaurants with an open seating policy, allowing you to eat where and when you please. The Club Restaurant offers dancing and fine dining in an elegant atmosphere, while the Italian Restaurant boasts romantic ocean views and classic Italian cuisine. The Grill steakhouse and Panorama Buffet provides a more casual alternative. Performed in a traditional cabaret setting, passengers may enjoy three full-scale revue shows, with Broadway, Vegas, or New Orleans jazz themes. A casino, comedians, magicians, game shows, and karaoke round out the list of quality entertainment onboard the ship.

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Regal Princess - Ship Description:

Designed by world-famous architect Renzo Piano, the exquisitely crafted Regal Princess features Asian teak and Carrara marble. Onboard, million dollar art collections complement the vessel's dazzling design. Carrying only 670 passengers, the ship combines modern amenities with a sense of spaciousness.

Passengers step onboard the ship and into a spectacular three-story atrium. There are four duty-free boutiques so that you can shop for gifts even when you're miles from land. Lavish decks of imported teak offer up two shimmering pools, and four soothing whirlpool spas. Guests can get a drink from the in-pool bar, while admiring the ship's waterfall. Active guests can head to the spacious sports deck, complete with equipment for volleyball, basketball, jogging track, and paddle tennis, or they can step into the fitness center for a full workout. Specialized children and teen centers entertain the younger set onboard.

This ship was also recently refurbished to add 24-hour dining in the Lido restaurant. The elegant Palm Court dining room features hand-painted murals and etched glass partitions. For more casual meals, guests can enjoy the pizzeria or the Café del Sol. Those seeking entertainment will find a stylish bar serving wine, vodka, and caviar; the Colonial Raj-style lounge with a two-tiered mirror bar; domed entertainment complex with bar, dance floor, casino and observation lounge; and a nightclub and karaoke lounge. Plus, nightly shows take place in the International Show Lounge.

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Royal Princess - Ship Description:

At 594 feet long, Royal Princess carries only 680 cruise-goers. This Explorer-class ship offers all of the luxuries, amenities, and services of today's mega-liners--without the crowds. While onboard, passengers enjoy Personal Choice cruising options and features.

A wide range of facilities are available to passengers, including a library, reception hall with grand piano, traditional country lounge, and even duty-free shopping. Indulge in soothing beauty and massage treatments at the Asian-themed, full-service Lotus Spa or get in a workout at the adjacent fitness center. Take a dip in the swimming pool or indulge in the poolside barbecue and pizzeria. The outdoor jogging track is open to the sea breezes and, from the track, you can watch as emerald islands come into view.

Dining options onboard Royal Princess are varied, with a choice of four restaurants. The ship's open-seating policy allows passengers to eat where and when they please. The Club Restaurant offers dancing and fine dining in an elegant atmosphere, while Sabatinit's restaurant boasts romantic ocean views and classic Italian cuisine. The Panorama Buffet provides passengers with a casual dining environment. Guests onboard can enjoy three full-scale revue shows, with Broadway, Vegas, or New Orleans jazz themes. A casino, comedians, magicians, game shows, and karaoke round out the list of quality entertainment.

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Sapphire Princess - Ship Description:

Among the largest ships to ply the waters of the Pacific Ocean, Sapphire Princess comfortably accommodates 2,600 guests, each of whom are treated to pampering, personal service, and a wealth of fabulous onboard amenities. Sister ship to Diamond Princess, this ship offers a wide variety of entertainment and dining options. Passengers can enjoy commanding ocean views and sea breezes from one of the many outdoor public areas, or steal away for a private scenery show in the comfort of their own stateroom.

Choose from four separate swimming pools for a refreshing daily dip or spend the day immersed in headier pleasures in the library and writing room. Soothing body treatments are on the menu at the serene, Asian-themed Lotus Spa, which also includes a gorgeous terrace area and a fully equipped fitness center. Additional ship features include one of the largest Internet cafes at sea, a dedicated area for children and teens, and the romantic Hearts and Minds wedding chapel.

Multiple main dining rooms mean passengers can choose meal times, companions, and cuisine. Fabio's Trattoria features Italian specialties, while the Lido Cafe features classic American and continental cuisine. Additional options include 24-hour buffets and room service, a poolside pizzeria, hamburger grill, and ice cream bar. After sunset, Broadway and Las Vegas productions begin in the theatre, the casino kicks into high gear, and there's plenty of room for stargazing on the balcony of the Skywalkers disco and lounge.

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Sea Princess - Ship Description:

With over 70% outside staterooms, Sea Princess now offers "Movies Under the Stars," a cruising innovation where concert footage or recent movies play poolside on a giant Times-Square style screen. The ship fuses the best elements of Princess's most popular ships with state-of-the-art power-generation technology. The ship is a floating resort of fun, luxurious frills, and, of course, fabulous food. Passengers onboard enjoy a wide array of activities and special services.

Bask in the lavishness of the Riviera Deck, or work on your handicap at the ship's computerized golf center. For your daily dip, pick from four pools, including one specifically designed for lap swimming. At the aft open-air sports deck you can play basketball, volleyball, badminton, even paddle tennis. The ultra-deluxe, glass-walled health center overlooks the ocean. Relax in a library with listening chairs for books-on-tape or music. Even as you go about the business of pleasure and relaxation, you can still keep in touch with the office using onboard phone, fax, and computer services, while your kids find all the fun they can handle at the ship's child and teen centers.

The ship features a 24-hour restaurant with evening entertainment area, dance floor, and a 270-degree view over the prow of the ship. Other dining options include a pizzeria, wine and caviar bar, patisserie, hamburger and hotdog grill, and ice cream bar. After an elegant dinner amid panoramic views in one of the main dining halls, take in some Las Vegas-style entertainment at one of the showrooms, or place your bet at the casino's blackjack, roulette, poker, slot machines, and craps tables.

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Star Princess - Ship Description:

Day and night, the $430 million Star Princess shines with more ways to indulge than you can imagine. As one of the largest cruise ships afloat, the ship features an extensive casino, a 15-deck-high nightclub, a nine-hole putting green and golf simulator, comprehensive children's centers, and a festive sports bar. With Personal Choice cruising, passengers are sure to enjoy the ships' wide array of activities and special services.

With three swimming pools, you can decide whether you want to swim beneath the open sky or beneath a special glass dome. There is also an oceanview jogging track on the Promenade deck. On the sports court, there is tennis, basketball, and volleyball facilities, or you can head to the sports bar and cheer on your favorite team. To get even further away from it all, head to the virtual reality center for tours and rides.

At the computerized golf center and putting green, there are several ways to improve upon your golf score. And, at the gym and health spa, options range from oceanview massage rooms, unwinding in the sauna, or improving your strength by swimming against the current in a specially designed pool. All the while, your kids will be kept happy and busy with their own set of options at the children and teen center.

Dine in one of three intimate dining rooms, or more casually at the Italian Trattoria, a Southwestern-style eatery, or the 24-hour food court. There's also an ice cream bar, hamburger grill, and pizzeria out on deck. At night, guests can dance in a nightclub suspended 15 decks above the sea or head to one of three show lounges. In the large casino, there are lots of exciting ways to place your bets.

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Sun Princess - Ship Description:

With over 70% outside staterooms, Sun Princess offers itineraries featuring spectacular ports of call. The ship fuses the best elements of Princess's most popular ships with state-of-the-art power-generation technology. The ship is a floating resort of fun, luxurious frills, and, of course, fabulous food. With Personal Choice cruising, passengers onboard enjoy a wide array of activities and special services.

Glass elevators, floating staircases, stained-glass domes, and sweeping ocean views greet guests in all corners of the ship. Sit in the sun on the Riviera Deck, or hide away in the well-appointed library with an array of music and books on tape. For your daily dip, pick from four pools, including one specifically designed for lap swimming. At the aft open-air sports deck you can play basketball, volleyball, badminton, even paddle tennis. Improve your handicap at the computerized golf center. Even as you go about the business of pleasure and relaxation, you can still keep in touch with the office using onboard phone, fax, and computer services while the kids find all the fun they can handle at the ship's child and teen centers.

The ship features a 24-hour restaurant with evening entertainment area, dance floor, and a 270-degree view over the prow of the ship. Dining options include the elegant main dining rooms, a pizzeria, wine and caviar bar, patisserie, hamburger and hotdog grill, and ice cream bar. After dinner, take in a show. Two showrooms boast Broadway and Vegas-style entertainment. Then, place bet with new-found friends at the 165 slot machines, blackjack, roulette, poker, and craps tables.

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Tahitian Princess - Ship Description:

Note: the ship's name has been changed to Ocean Princess.

At 594 feet long, Ocean Princess carries only 670 cruise-goers. This Explorer-class ship offers all of the luxuries, amenities, and services of today's mega-liners--without the crowds. While onboard, passengers enjoy Personal Choice cruising options and features.

A wide range of facilities are available to passengers, including a library, reception hall with grand piano, traditional country lounge, and even duty-free shopping. Indulge in soothing beauty and massage treatments at the Asian-themed, full-service Lotus Spa or get in a workout at the adjacent fitness center. Take a dip in the swimming pool or indulge in the poolside barbecue and pizzeria. The outdoor jogging track is open to the sea breezes and, from the track, you can watch as emerald islands come into view.

Dining options onboard Ocean Princess are varied, with a choice of four restaurants. The ship's open-seating policy allows passengers to eat where and when they please. The Club Restaurant offers dancing and fine dining in an elegant atmosphere, while the Italian restaurant boasts romantic ocean views and classic Italian cuisine. The Grill steakhouse and Panorama Buffet provide passengers with casual dining environments. Guests onboard can enjoy three full-scale revue shows, with Broadway, Vegas, or New Orleans jazz themes. A casino, comedians, magicians, game shows, and karaoke round out the list of quality entertainment.