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Cruise ship makes maiden voyage
from Spain
First passengers board the ROYAL PRINCESS
ROYAL PRINCESS, the newest ship to join the Princess fleet, welcomed
its first passengers today, as it set sail on its maiden voyage from
Barcelona, Spain under the command of the line's senior master, the
recently appointed Commodore Michael Fatchen.
The intimate 710-passenger vessel, which takes the name of a
much-beloved former Princess ship, debuts with a series of unique
Elite Mediterranean cruises that feature a variety of new itineraries
and unique ports. ROYAL PRINCESS' first "Mediterranean Interlude"
voyage features calls in Marseille, Florence/Pisa, Elba, Palermo, and
Mallorca.
Upcoming voyages include a number of interesting new "explorer"
destinations, including four ports appearing for the first time in
Princess routes: Ravenna, Italy; Split Croatia; Kotor, Montenegro; and
Canakkale (for Troy), Turkey - all UNESCO World Heritage Sites. ROYAL
PRINCESS itineraries will also take travelers to such intriguing
places as the Crimean coast, Egypt and the Holy Land.
A sister ship to the line's popular Tahitian Princess and Pacific
Princess, the 30,200-ton ROYAL PRINCESS offers passengers a boutique
version of Princess' acclaimed onboard options -- including a variety
of dining and entertainment choices and a large number of cabins with
private balconies - all offered in intimate surroundings.
ROYAL PRINCESS guests will enjoy the line's new culinary enhancements
set to debut on the ship, including the innovative Chef's Table
exclusive dinner experience, all new dining room menus, enhanced
buffet service, and a number of special treats such as an afternoon
"cookies and milk break" featuring fresh-from-the-oven soft-baked
cookies, and in-cabin delivery of Princess' renowned homemade pizza.
Passengers will find the ship offers many of Princess' signature
dining options, including the favorite Sabatini's trattoria and
Sterling Steakhouse. Other hallmark Princess features added to the
vessel include the Lotus Spa, Grand Casino and 24-hour room service,
including Ultimate Balcony dining. Suite passengers will enjoy fully
renovated accommodations featuring fresh décor and new furnishings.
The ship was also readied for her new passengers with new production
staging in the show lounge, new carpet and upholstery, and the line's
new premium mattresses and bedding.
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