Cruise Guide: Princess onboard retreat a big hit with guests
By Michael Coleman Passengers aboard todays modern cruise ships have a host of amenities to choose from but one brand has taken the R and R concept to a whole new, comfortable level. Prompted by enthusiastic response from its passengers, Princess Cruises’ ground-breaking onboard pocket of tranquility – The Sanctuary...
Cruise Guide: Crystal, Princess offer guests distinct amenities
By Michael Coleman It will be a summer to remember for guests embarking on either a Crystal or Princess cruise. The ultra-luxurious setting aboard Crystal Symphony will be matched by a series of utra-exclusive shore excursions in St. Petersburg, Russia. Princess, meanwhile, will be expanding The Sanctuary its popular, adults-only...
Cruise Guide: Princess salutes San Fran departures
By Michael Coleman Princess Cruises will be marking almost 40-years of sailing from San Francisco with 20 scheduled departures from the bay area in 2008. In addition to yearly favorites such as Alaska to the north and the Mexican Riviera to the south, the line has a host of voyages on tap including several luxurious …...
Cruise Guide: Princess unveils heady Alaska shore excursions
By Mike Coleman A Princess Cruise may be the ultimate way to enjoy Alaska up-close and personal in 2007. Passengers will be treated to 170 tour options and 21 new excursions, including a host of novel private land programs. If exploring Juneau in a chauffeur-driven Hummer, soaring over Misty Fjords National Monument in a private...
Cruise Guide: Princess helps couples tie-the-knot at sea
By Michael Coleman Tying the knot at sea is as old as cruising itself. Gentle ocean breezes and picture-perfect sunsets put many a couple in the mood to say “I Do.” Whether sailing off the coast of an idyllic Tahitian island, cruising the Amazon or exchanging vows in the sun-drenched Caribbean, what’s not to like...
Cruise Guide: Crown Princess readies for debut
By Mike Coleman With recent media attention focusing on Royal Caribbean’s pending launch of the largest passenger liner in the world next year, somewhat lost in the shuffle is a new Princess ship being readied for the high seas. Reprising the name of a former Princess ship, the line will name the next new vessel …...