SANTA CLARITA, Calif.,
Feb. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/
-- Princess Cruises announced today, on Chinese New Year, that Majestic Princess, the
first cruise ship built and designed specifically for the
China market will also be the
first ship in the fleet to debut an elegant new livery design
featuring the company's iconic logo. The new livery design
will roll out fleetwide over the next few years.
One of the most recognized brand logos in cruising; the design
symbolizes the smooth and flowing gracefulness of ocean waves and
represents the excitement and adventure of discovering the best the
world has to offer on a Princess cruise vacation. The modern,
sophisticated-look is designed to reinforce the premium experience
of Princess Cruises, recognized around the world as a destination
leader.
"For nearly half a century our Princess logo has represented the
adventure of cruise travel around the globe," said Jan Swartz, Princess Cruises president.
"Now our ships sail to more than 360 ports of call worldwide and
will be instantly recognized from afar. As the very first cruise
ship built for China, we take
great pride that Majestic Princess is our first ship to proudly
display our new livery design."
Also today, Majestic Princess reached a significant construction
milestone when the Princess Cruises vessel "floated out" in its
building dock at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone,
Italy. The occasion was marked by
a traditional ceremony as the ship met ocean water for the first
time.
Following the Italian shipyard's custom, the float out of a ship
begins when a "madrina," or godmother, cuts the cord that signals
the flow of sea water into the ship's building dock. Executive Vice
President of Fleet Operations Keith
Taylor and recently appointed Majestic Princess Captain Dino
Sagani represented Princess Cruises at the ceremony. Captain
Sagani's mother, Graziella Sagani, served as the ship's
"madrina."
Majestic Princess will offer many of the same special features
as Royal Princess and Regal Princess, which have been so
well-received. These include a dramatic multi-story atrium serving
as the social hub of the ship; an over-the-ocean SeaWalk, a
top-deck glass-bottomed walkway extending 28 feet beyond the edge
of the ship; the Princess Live! interactive studio; and a special
Chef's Table Lumiere, a private dining experience that surrounds
diners in a curtain of light.
As the first cruise ship built and designed specifically for the
China market, Majestic Princess
will also feature a number of new venues and experiences created
for that market, the details of which will be revealed in the
coming months.
Majestic Princess will home-port in Shanghai and carry 3,560 guests.
Additional information about Princess Cruises is available
through a professional travel consultant, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS
(1-800-774-6237), 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 18 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 1.7 million guests each year to more
than 360 destinations around the globe on more than 150
itineraries ranging in length from three to 114 days. The
company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE:CCL;
NYSE:CUK).
Newsroom:
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