SANTA CLARITA, Calif.,
June 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/
-- After a two-week, multi-million-dollar renovation, Pacific
Princess debuted today in Ft. Lauderdale with new modern colors,
patterns and textures, while still keeping the small ship essence
and traditional architecture revered by Princess Cruises
guests.
Guests will now experience several new enhancements with the
addition of the new livery hull design featuring the cruise line's
iconic brand mark; 700 Princess Luxury Beds and 336 refreshed
staterooms including the new Club Class Mini-Suites; four
refurbished dining venues; an updated Atrium and pool deck; and
178,000 square feet of new carpet. The Princess Luxury Beds and
Club Class Mini-Suites add to the cruise line's previously
announced "Come Back New Promise," a multi-year,
multi-million-dollar program introducing new product innovations
that offer guests enriching vacation experiences.
"We carefully considered how to incorporate modern design
elements and comfort while keeping the traditional elements of
small ship cruising that have always been the hallmark of Pacific
Princess," said Jan Swartz, Princess
Cruises president. "The results are incredible and Pacific Princess
now offers approachable luxury for the world-class traveler to
craft an authentic cruising experience."
Elegant Welcome
Upon boarding Pacific Princess, guests
walk into a modernized, yet familiar, welcoming Atrium. This area,
as well the overall ship style, maintains the existing classical
Beaux-Arts dark, rich, architectural millwork, ornamentation,
vaulted stained glass ceiling and spectacular grand staircase. In
contrast, guests will experience modern styling with warm, light
tonal elements and that take their cue from the sophisticated
uptown luxury hotels lining Central Park in New York City.
Renovated Dining Venues
The four dining areas now
offer a range of intimate to expanded gathering spaces,
including:
- Sterling Steakhouse – this traditional steakhouse offers
décor reminiscent of the infamous Rush Street Steakhouses of
Chicago and the golden era of the
Hollywood Brown Derby. Diners are surrounded by silky drapery,
comfortable upholstered arm chairs and black and white photographs
of movie stars, both classic and contemporary, for guests of all
ages to enjoy.
- Sabatini's Restaurant – drawing inspiration from
Sabatini's authentic heritage, the beloved specialty restaurant is
updated with modern Italian-designed furnishings, freshly painted
walls and ceiling, new carpet, reupholstered chairs, refreshed
draperies and a new lounge area in front of the restaurant.
- The Club Restaurant – the main dining room enhancements
were inspired by the fashionable district and hotels of
Central London with classic
architectural millwork surrounding the rhythmic pattern of
Palladium arched windows, softened by contemporary draperies,
overlooking the ocean. The room's rich, dark woods are contrasted
with a warm and inviting light palette highlighted with fresh,
vibrant, jewel-tones within the modern furnishings, updated
carpets, draperies and upholstered arm chairs.
- The Panorama Buffet – also receiving a complete
makeover, the room invites guests in with new carpeting, fresh
paint, new tilework, updated furniture, draperies and awnings. The
dining room opens up to the outdoor deck, alfresco dining area with
spectacular views overlooking exotic ports of call.
Modernized Pool Deck
The heart of the ship is
transformed into a cool garden-like atmosphere, inspired by the
swanky Art Deco boutique hotels of South Beach. With new tiles,
refinished teak woods, lounge furniture including double bed
loungers and casual seating groups of outdoor living sofas, lounge
chairs and pool chaises for guests to relax, unwind and soak up the
sun.
Enhanced Luxurious Staterooms
All guests can delight
in the ultimate sleep at sea in the Princess Luxury Bed, as Pacific
Princess has 700 new beds and plush linens. Developed in
collaboration with board-certified sleep expert, Dr. Michael Breus and renowned HGTV designer
Candice Olson, the bed combines the
science of sleep with the pinnacle of design. In addition, the 10
luxury guest suites and all staterooms have been updated with new
plush light-colored carpet, fully upholstered headboards, modern
style draperies and decorative lamps and wall sconces with USB
ports incorporated into the fixtures for guest convenience. The
suites also will have new contemporary furniture including a
sleeper sofa, dining room table and chairs, lounge chairs and
desks.
New Club Class Mini-Suites
Pacific Princess now offers
Club Class Mini-Suites, the new premium stateroom category
featuring VIP amenities and exclusive dining. This elevated
mini-suite category features select perks including new Club
Class Dining, a reserved dining area with first priority in
choosing their preferred seating and expanded menu options and
priority embarkation and disembarkation.
Pacific Princess departs today from Ft. Lauderdale on an 18-day
Fire & Ice Explorer cruise to London. The ship will sail various European
itineraries through December, before departing on a 111-day World
Cruise from Los Angeles on
January 20, 2018.
Additional information about Princess Cruises is available
through a professional travel agent, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS, or
by visiting the company's website at princess.com.
About Princess Cruises:
One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is a
global cruise line and tour company operating a fleet of 17 modern
cruise ships renowned for their innovative design and wide array of
choices in dining, entertainment and amenities, all provided with
the experience of exceptional customer service. A recognized leader
in worldwide cruising, Princess carries two million guests each
year to more than 360 destinations around the globe on more than
150 itineraries ranging in length from three to 111 days. The
company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL;
NYSE:CUK).
Newsroom:
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