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Princess Cruises Recognized as Best Cruise Line for Alaska Sailings with 2023 Wave Award from TravelAge West

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Princess Cruises, the leading cruise line in Alaska, has been recognized as the “Best Cruise Line for Alaska Sailings,” as part of the annual TravelAge West WAVE Awards. Voted on by more than 6,500 travel advisors throughout the U.S, this esteemed recognition marks the fourth time the Princess has won this category.

“We’ve been taking guests to the breathtaking destination of Alaska since 1969, and we’ve continually evolved our product offerings to deliver an unforgettable experience that leave our guests inspired to return,” said Carmen Roig, vice president of sales, Princess Cruises. “Being recognized by travel advisors with a WAVE Award affirms our position as the leader in Alaska and we’re humbled they continually recommend Princess to their clients when they’re planning such a significant cruise vacation.”

This year Princess is sailing seven ships around The Great Land across 14 cruise itineraries and 25 land-sea vacations, including the line’s newest ship Discovery Princess along with Royal Princess, Ruby Princess, Majestic Princess, Grand Princess, Crown Princess and Sapphire Princess. Guests can enjoy cruises from seven to 11 days, departing from San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, B.C. and Anchorage (Whittier) as well as cruisetours, which take guests 500 miles into the heart of Alaska – where they seamlessly transfer from ship, to train to Denali, all in one day, with opportunities to visit five signature Princess Wilderness Lodges.

Princess cruises and cruisetours to Alaska are currently available for 2023 and 2024.

The annual TravelAge West WAVE Awards give travel advisors the opportunity to recognize the outstanding qualities and services of travel suppliers.

“With travel booming post-pandemic, the WAVE Awards have taken on an even greater significance,” said Kenneth Shapiro, publisher and editor-in-chief, TravelAge West . “Travel advisors want to acknowledge the great travel companies that go above and beyond to take such good care of their customers as they once again travel the world.”

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First Impressions of Sun Princess, Newest Cruise Ship From Princess Cruises

Ben Souza

I embarked on the ship in Athens, Greece and will disembark in Rome, Italy. After spending a little over 48 hours on the ship, here are my first impressions of Sun Princess. This is only the second sailing for the ship so the kinks are still being worked out.

This is my ninth cruise with Princess and the cruise ship is completely unlike any other ship in their fleet.  Over the past year, I took two shipyard tours of the ship while it was under construction in Monfalcone, Italy. It’s such a great feeling to finally see the completed ship and all of the unique spaces that it offers.

Because it’s a new class of ship and unlike any other in Princess’ fleet, it did take a little longer than normal to get my bearings and learn where everything was.

The ship is gorgeous, inside and out. From the main dining room to the Piazza, it just has a comfortable feeling. I am currently in the Wheelhouse Bar writing this article and I just love this space.

One of the biggest changes on the ship was moving the buffet (The Eatery) from the traditional location at the top of the ship and move it off of the Piazza (atrium) on deck 9. Sister cruise line Costa also did this with their recent new ships and I really like it. It just makes more sense.

However, there is still food on the Lido Deck with different stations for pizza, tacos, and burgers etc.

There are a lot of specialty dining options on board that I will be trying throughout my cruise. I will have more on that after I get back.

The crew on board have been incredible so far, you would never know that it’s only the second cruise on the ship. And it’s not just me, I have overheard many other passengers talking how friendly they are and what a great job they are doing. If you have a cruise booked on the ship, make sure to visit Wirat at Crooners and the Lido Bar. She’s just awesome!

I am staying in a balcony cabin on deck 17, you can watch a two minute walkthrough video of my cabin below.

A few things that Princess really did right was to make sure there are a ton of power outlets all around the cabin. On each side of the bed, there is a 110, USB, and USB-C outlet. There are also multiple outlets on the desk.

The bathrooms are by far the best in the Princess fleet and it has a great shower.

Another nice feature are motion detected lights on the floor if you need to get up in the middle of the night.

There are a few things that still need work before they are 100%. The new Princess app is missing useful information that passengers need like dining times and the open hours for bars and lounges. They should have waited until the new app was 100% before rolling it out.

Also, because Princess recently took delivery of the ship, a lot of the entertainment is not ready. This includes the Princess Arena and Spellbound.

The Dome has also been closed most days as they work on shows. I’m hoping it will be open tomorrow for our sea day because it looks like the perfect spot for when you are at sea.

I was able to walk through it and take a few photos on embarkation day. I think it’s going to be really popular with guests.

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My Ocean Medallion has worked flawlessly so far, I like it so much better than having a cruise card.

Park19 is another area of the ship that remains closed and hasn’t opened yet. Once the ship gets safety approvals, Sea Breeze will finally open. It looks to be a really fun ride around the top of the ship.

The WiFi has been decent as long as you aren’t uploading large videos. I was able to video chat with my son today and the 10 minute call never dropped once.

One big thing that is missing is that there’s no where to get something to drink on the Lido Deck without going to a bar. There’s stations to get food but no where to get anything to drink like water or lemonade. I really hope Princess adds beverage stations in this area.

Surprisingly, there is no basketball court on Sun Princess.

I will have more on Sun Princess after the cruise is over. Tonight I will be experiencing a sneak peek at Spellbound, the cruise line’s second Extraordinary Experience that brings the magic of Magic Castle to sea for the first time.

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As the weather inches toward warmer and the months flow into spring, we’re thinking about one thing and one thing only: vacations .

The notion of setting sail in opulent blue seas aboard a massive, state-of-the-line ship simply sounds incredible. Better yet, cruises are becoming more and more luxury leaning, with massive silhouettes and all-inclusive amenities that are newfound additions to signature fleets.

Enter the newly debuted Sun Princess . Dubbed the next-level “Love Boat,” this gorgeous new ship has joined the namesake of Princess Cruises and has made her maiden voyage on Feb. 28.

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“ Princess Cruises became a household name as the setting and ocean-going co-star of ‘The Love Boat’ that featured over 950 celebrity guest stars,” John Padgett, president of Princess Cruises, exclusively told the New York Post. “The show has been widely credited with introducing millions of viewers to the concept of contemporary cruise vacations and leading to the dramatic expansion of the industry and its global success.”

Since that infamous TV show’s opening sequence with a timeless theme song that to this day precisely describes the Princess brand DNA, Princess Cruises has been connected to and is synonymous with “The Love Boat.”

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“ Sun Princess offers the greatest assembly of culinary experiences from celebrated chefs and celebrity collaborators, as well as ingredients from high-end purveyors and a lineup of exciting new experiences,” Padgett told The Post.

Standout options include Spellbound by Magic Castle, which blends the captivating world of magic with the art of culinary and mixology to create an immersive dining experience, and Makoto Ocean, which reshapes traditional sushi with a creative approach by James Beard Honoree Makoto Okuwa.

“Beyond the setting of the show, the original cast members have participated in the Princess brand to this day, including two ship christenings – Dawn Princess (1997) and Regal Princess (2014), appearing on the cruise line’s Rose Parade float and sailing on a throwback cruise in 2015 all celebrating the lines 50 th anniversary,” Padgett explained.

“In May 2018, the six original cast members of ‘The Love Boat’ and Princess Cruises received an honorary star plaque on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in recognition of their contributions to the history of television and support of the preservation of the Walk of Fame.”

An overview of the food and dining experiences on the Sun Princess

Ahead, find a premium assortment of dining options aboard the Sun Princess . Upon booking, you’ll have unlimited access to both buffet and sit-down dining, while some additional dining destinations are offered on an a la carte fee:

  • The Butcher’s Block by Dario : This is a specialty restaurant from the world’s most famous butcher, Dario Checchini, grilling up perfectly prepared beef and steak, including Cecchini’s signature cuts.
  • The Catch by Rudi : This is a luxe exceptional dinner concept from renowned chef Rudi Sodamin showcasing treasures from the sea.
  • Love by Britto : a first-of-its-kind collaboration, Princess partnered with world-renowned artist Romero Britto to create Love by Britto, an artistic-inspired dining experience celebrating the essence of “Love” aboard Sun Princess.
  • Kai Sushi by Makoto : Here, the Master of Edomae-style sushi, Chef Makoto Okuwa, presents a new concept of crafting playful, exquisitely presented dishes paying tribute to Japanese traditions. After showcasing his skills on Food Network’s popular “Iron Chef,” Chef Okuwa has been recognized by the prestigious James Beard Foundation. He also spearheads popular restaurants in Miami, Brazil, Mexico City and Panama.

Sabatini's Restaurant on Princess Cruises

One of the most unique experiences the ship offers is The Dome, a geodesic, glass-enclosed structure at the top of the ship inspired by the terraces of Santorini. “The Dome is also the backdrop for the incredible artistry of one of the biggest names in entertainment – Cirque Éloize – coming to life by presenting three original, contemporary acrobatic performances,” Padgett said.

Another unique feature is the outward and suspended Sphere. “The namesake of this new class of ship takes the central Piazza hub of the ship into a new dimension,” he highlighted. “Here guests can take in expansive ocean views, sunrises and sunsets.  Being a premium global cruise line, guests are able to see some of the world’s most beautiful natural wonders including glaciers and icebergs while drinking coffee, having a meal or enjoying entertainment.”

Speaking of entertainment , Sun Princess boasts the pinnacle of technological innovation in the world of cruise ship entertainment with the configurable Princess Arena that supports shows in the round, in a 270-degree keyhole configuration, as well as via a traditional proscenium theater.

“Additionally, guests can enjoy our largest casino in the fleet, a two-story Lotus Spa, and an expanded retail environment with over 200 premium brands,” Padgett pinpointed. “The retail space also includes several firsts at sea including an upscale showroom dedicated to luxury horology showcasing TAG Heuer and Breitling and more than 25 new brands available to cruise guests like Italian handbag brand, Pinko and athleisure favorites Beyond Yoga and Varley.”

How does Princess differ from other cruise lines?

A standout feature of Princess at large is its implementation and use of its MedallionClass service , which began in 2017 and was completed fleet-wide in 2022.

“ MedallionClass service is enabled by patented and proprietary technology that gives Princess completely unique capabilities to deliver an individualized and personalized service at a big ship scale,” Padgett detailed. “There have been other vacation brands including cruise, theme parks, all-inclusive options and casinos that have attempted to replicate these unique contactless on-demand real-time dynamic location-based service capabilities, but none have succeeded.”

MedallionClass service is available on every ship in the Princess fleet because the Princess service promise is universal and not dependent on any physical ship vintage or configuration. “When it comes to exceptional service, Princess guests never have to worry about what ship they are sailing on within the fleet or where that ship is in the world because all ships are guaranteed to offer the exclusive Princess MedallionClass experience,” he noted.

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If you’re a frequent cruiser, you know the *struggle* of traditional credit card-style IDs. With the Medallion, you can cruise a bit more conveniently, whether accessing your ocean-view stateroom or buying a watermelon martini at the bar.

What other Princess cruises should I consider?

Princess has a fleet of 16 ships that sail to 330 ports around the world , including sailings to the Caribbean, Alaska, Panama Canal, Mexican Riviera, Hawaii, and two World Cruises, one that leaves from Australia and one from the United States.

“This April, we are celebrating our 55th year sailing to Alaska and bringing more people to experience this extraordinary land,” Padgett said. “And for our guests in North America, we have sailings from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, Galveston, Port Canaveral (Orlando), Ft. Lauderdale, Boston and New York providing exciting new voyage options that guests can conveniently access from major drive markets.”

What’s more, we’ll be sailing on the Discovery Princess in April 2024, a Pacific Wine Country tour to San Diego; San Francisco; Astoria, OR; Victoria, Canada and Vancouver, Canada.

What to know as a first-time cruiser, according to an expert

“First-time cruisers need to know that cruising is an easy, convenient way to travel,” Padgett said. “You unpack once and experience the best of the region you are visiting in one cruise vacation.” Simply put, there is nothing easier than simply waking up in the morning in the world’s most exciting and interesting cities.

On top of that a cruise vacation provides an incredible value. “Your cruise fare includes accommodations, dining, entertainment and an endless array of activities and ‘transportation’ to a variety of destinations featured on each itinerary,” Padgett added. “With packages like Princess’ Plus and Premiere, guests have maximum options and superior value with the inclusion of drinks, daily gratuity, Wi-Fi, fitness class, specialty desserts and specialty dining.”

Not to mention, the Sun Princess is the newest and already highly adored ship worth considering for your next vacation.

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Come feel the love on a Princess® cruise. We’ll give you the MedallionClass® experience others simply can’t, and it’s exclusively for everyone. Not to mention sharing all our favorite destinations and bringing you the best experiences around each and every one of them. With multicourse meals to remember, Broadway-style shows, comedy acts and bands, and comfortable staterooms featuring the Princess Luxury Bed – all included in one of the best vacation values around. Because The Love Boat® promises something for everyone.

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    Jan 20, 2014. |. Princess Cruises is returning to TV for the first time in a decade with a major ad campaign designed to reach travelers who seek a "meaningful" experience on vacation. The ...

  5. Princess Cruises Makes Dramatic Pricing Change, Now Focused on

    To take advantage of the savings, guests can contact their professional travel advisor, call 1-800-PRINCESS (1-800-774-6237) or visit the company's website at www.princess.com. *Taxes, fees & port expenses not included. Prices may vary based on cruise itinerary and stateroom category. About Princess Cruises

  6. Sun Princess awash in light and multigenerational offerings

    In addition to letting in more light, the Sun serves an expression of the direction Princess wants to go, which is toward a multigenerational clientele. To that end, the ship introduces a family ...

  7. Princess Cruises Removes Vaccine Requirement for Most Voyages

    Unvaccinated Guests Required to Self-Test Within 3 Days of Sailing. SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Princess Cruises today announced updated COVID-19 protocols and guidelines, removing the vaccine requirement for most voyages of less than 16 days so that anyone can cruise, and adjusting pre-travel testing requirements to make it less complicated.

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  10. Princess Cruises Recognized as Best Cruise Line for Alaska Sailings

    Princess Cruises, the leading cruise line in Alaska, has been recognized as the "Best Cruise Line for Alaska Sailings," as part of the annual TravelAge West WAVE Awards. Voted on by more than 6,500 travel advisors throughout the U.S, this esteemed recognition marks the fourth time the Princess has won this category. ... Media Relations ...

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  12. First Impressions of Sun Princess, Newest Cruise Ship From Princess Cruises

    March 16, 2024. 0. Princess. I am currently sailing on Princess Cruises' newest and largest ship, Sun Princess. I am onboard for five days as a guest of Princess so I can bring you everything ...

  13. Princess Is Launching Its Largest-Ever Americas Season in 2025-26

    Princess Cruises' Sun Princess. (photo via Princess Cruises Media) "Sun Princess and Star Princess will deliver epic vacations and magnify the beauty of the Caribbean by offering guests the most celebrated views and vantage points available of the islands' crystal blue waters and exotic charm," says Terry Thornton, the cruise line's chief ...

  14. Princess Cruises Brings Back Best. Sale. Ever. Offering Five Princess

    SOURCE Princess Cruises. [email protected] OR Negin Kamali, +1 661 753 1539, [email protected] OR Briana Latter, + 1 661 753 1538, [email protected]. Show All. AIDA Cruises is the market leader in the German-speaking cruise market. Home of the smile, AIDA Cruises is the epitome of a premium-quality, relaxing cruise ...

  15. Princess Cruises just unveiled its most impressive 'Love Boat' ever

    Enter the newly debuted Sun Princess. Dubbed the next-level "Love Boat," this gorgeous new ship has joined the namesake of Princess Cruises and has made her maiden voyage on Feb. 28 ...

  16. Is Sun Princess the Future of Princess Cruises? 5 Hits

    Here are five unexpected features we found we loved- and three things we weren't fans of -- on Sun Princess. Hit: The Piazza Atrium Aboard Sun Princess is a Happening Place. Hit: The New ...

  17. Princess: A Different Cruise Experience

    Come feel the love on a Princess® cruise. We'll give you the MedallionClass® experience others simply can't, and it's exclusively for everyone. Not to mention sharing all our favorite destinations and bringing you the best experiences around each and every one of them. With multicourse meals to remember, Broadway-style shows, comedy ...

  18. Sun Princess to Feature 'First-at-Sea' Shopping Experiences

    Sun Princess. (Photo Credit: Princess Cruises Media) Deck 8 features The Premium Watch Lounge, the first-at-sea Breitling Lounge concept and the latest TAG Heuer boutique design. The Fine Timepieces Boutique offers a selection of signature timepieces for both men and women from Longines, Rado, Tissot, and Hamilton, in addition to pre-owned ...

  19. Sun Princess to Feature Extensive Onboard Entertainment Options

    Last updated: 12:30 PM ET, Thu November 2, 2023. Making its debut in early 2024, Sun Princess, the newest and largest-ever Princess Cruises ship has announced a show-stopping array of entertainment. Four exceptional production shows take center stage in the Princess Arena, the most technologically advanced entertainment venue at sea.

  20. Princess Cruises Launches US PR Agency Review

    Diana Marszalek 06 Nov 2023 // 7:20PM GMT. SANTA CLARITA, CA — Princess Cruises is reviewing its US PR agency support, PRovoke Media has learned. PRovoke Media understands that Princess Cruises — which is owned by Carnival, one of the largest cruise line companies in the world — is looking for an agency of record to handle primarily ...

  21. 2024-2026 New Cruise Itineraries

    2025-2026 Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific cruise itineraries. Experience the natural wonders of Australia, the unique culture of New Zealand and the island paradises of Tahiti, Fiji and beyond with Princess in 2025-2026. You can also visit two UNESCO World Heritage sites, the Great Barrier Reef and awe-inspiring Uluru National Park, on ...

  22. The seven telltale signs that show Princess of Wales's family picture

    The controversial photograph is thought to feature as many as 16 inconsistencies according to eagle-eyed social media users. The Princess apologised for "any confusion" after the manipulated ...

  23. Princess Unveils 2024 Wave Sale Offering Up to 40% Off Cruise Fares

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  24. Media Contacts

    For 24-hour media inquiries and access requests, please contact: ... Princess Cruises Logo. PRINCESS CRUISES. Ms. Negin Kamali, Director, Public Relations Tel: +1 (661) 753-1539 Email: [email protected] General e-mail: [email protected] (media only)