Princess Cruises to Name New China-Based Cruise Ship Majestic Princess
Princess
Cruises announced today that its ship now under construction, a sister ship to
Royal Princess and Regal Princess, will be named Majestic Princess. The
new ship will be based in China year-round beginning in summer 2017 and become
the first vessel built specifically for Chinese guests incorporating a unique
blend of international and Chinese features.
“Royal Princess and Regal Princess were named after iconic previous vessels,
while Majestic Princess will carry a name that was chosen by our global
employees,” said Jan Swartz, President of Princess Cruises. “The name Majestic
Princess is well suited to the Princess Cruises experience in China, and she
will offer a truly magnificent experience to our Chinese guests,” added Ms
Swartz.
Befitting her
dedication to the Chinese market, Majestic Princess will also carry a Chinese
name on the hull, 盛世公主号 (Shèng Shì Gōng Zhǔ Haò) – an
interpretation selected by Carnival plc’s China employees, which has the
suggestive meaning of “Grand World” or “Grand Spirit.”
The
143,000-tonne vessel, Majestic Princess, is being built at the
Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. She will be homeported in
Shanghai, carrying 3560 guests for cruises to Japan and Korea, and will offer
many of the special features that have made Royal Princess and Regal Princess
so popular and distinctive. These include a dramatic multi-storey atrium
serving as the social hub of the ship; the unique over-the-ocean SeaWalk - a
glass-floor walkway extending more than eight metres beyond the edge of the
ship; the Princess Live! interactive studio; and the special Chef’s Table
Lumiere, a private dining experience that surrounds guests in a curtain of
light.
“We’re excited
that Shanghai will be welcoming this newest, most advanced addition to the
Princess fleet, as it represents our brand’s long-term commitment to the
continuing growth of the China market,” Ms Swartz said.
Majestic
Princess will offer the international flavour of cruising with Princess, drawn
from the brand’s award-winning expertise as the world’s leader in premium
destination cruising. The ship’s cuisine will span the globe, serving
authentic dishes from Italy, France, North and South America, Southeast Asia,
Japan and China – all freshly prepared onboard. Guests will enjoy a
festival celebrating dance, music and crafts of exotic cultures; an array of
international guest entertainers; and Las Vegas-style production shows starring
a cast of singers and dancers from around the world.
“Every day,
around the world, our guests create lifelong memories from authentic
experiences while enjoying freshly made cuisine designed to bring each
destination to life,” Ms Swartz added. “Majestic Princess will allow us to
bring the best the world has to offer to more Chinese guests, for an
unparalleled premium and international vacation, inspired by our passion for
the many places we sail.”
Like all
Princess cruises in China, Majestic Princess will showcase the brand’s
exclusive Princess Class experience, designed specifically for the Chinese
market. Delivered by the ship’s extensively trained international crew, these
Princess Class enhancements enrich the travel experience of each cruise guest:
authentic, classic events like the World Leaders Dinner and Traditional English
Afternoon Tea; special culinary experiences such as the Lobster Grill, Ultimate
Balcony Dining, and an ocean-view hot pot dinner option; and an unparalleled
duty-free shopping experience, featuring leading designer brands.
The ship will
also offer Princess’ signature Movies Under the Stars, with the largest outdoor
screen at sea, and the exciting Princess Water Colour Fantasy fountain and
light show. Accommodations will be configured to appeal to families and
multi-generational travellers; all outside staterooms will have private
balconies. Additional details about the new ship’s features and
deployment schedule will be announced over the coming months.
For more
information, see a licensed travel agent, call 13 24 88 or visit www.princess.com
More
information:
Libby
Moffet/Sarah Shields MG Media Communications
02 9904 0011