Crown Princess Debuts June 14th With a Host of Firsts
By: Roy Witman
by Roy Witman 2006, All Rights Reserved
From a shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, the Crown Princess has been
taking shape over the last year. Though you would never know it
from seeing construction photos, this massive body of steel beams
will soon be sculpted into a luxury vessel boasting a list of
firsts including innovative features, fresh amenities and new ports
of call that will sail you off into the sunset of your
choosing.
Several distinctive differences are noted about Crown Princess.
Upon her maiden voyage in June 2006, she will be the first in the
Princess Cruise fleet to sail roundtrip Caribbean itineraries from
New York (Red Hook, which is located in Brookland). Unique
destinations await passengers including the Eastern Caribbean port
of Bermuda. Equally fascinating are the added ports of Grand Turk
and the Turks and Caicos Islands which have been virtually
undiscovered until now.
Along with the Grand Turks port comes 20 new shore excursions. As
innovative as the port itself, adventures of all activity levels
will be available to passengers from exhilarating Harley rides to
relaxing super-sized pools.
According to Princess Cruise Line, "Hop-On/Hop-Off Island Tours are
first of their kind island tours that operate as a hop-on-hop-off
tour which includes stops at a restored 1800s prison and a historic
lighthouse." Also available: Harleys In Paradise, where passengers
to St. Maarten can tour the scenery on Harley-Davidson motorcycles;
zip line tours amid the canopy of St. Lucia's tropical rainforests;
river tubing on Grenada's Balthazar River and more.
If you think you've heard the name "Crown Princess" before, you are
correct. Initially built in 1990 by controversial designer Renzo
Piano, the original Crown Princess has been transferred to a sister
cruise line where she serves under a different name. As for the new
Crown Princess, she is totally redesigned with cruising in mind and
features numerable amenities not found on other ships.
Onboard the Crown Princess you'll find more firsts including Movies
Under the Stars - an exclusive to Princess Cruise Line - where you
can view blockbuster hit films outdoors on a gigantic, 300 square
foot, LED screen. Passengers can make complimentary chaise lounge
reservations for available features. Cocktail specials are
available as well as free popcorn and other movie munchies. Atrium
dining is also a specialty of Princess Cruises as well as Personal
Choice Dining that allows you to choose seating at any restaurant
at any time.
From exciting nightclubs to digital golf simulators and a nine-hole
putting course, from four pools to a sports court and jogging
track, you'll find something for everyone, including one of the
largest casinos afloat.
Kids and teens even get their own special spaces with The Fun Zone,
Off Limits Teen Center, a video arcade and the Chill Out splash
pool. That's the perfect place for them to hang out while adults
visit the Sanctuary - a quiet poolside area of the ship just for
adults to relax and unwind.
According to Princess officials, Crown Princess' summer season will
include 12 departures from New York between May 12 and September 6
on the Eastern Caribbean. Ports include Bermuda, San Juan, St.
Thomas, St. Maarten and Grand Turk. In fact, her inaugural season
is expected to be such a success that a second season in New York
has already been slated.
Departing from New York in June 2006, the all-new Crown Princess
offers a host of firsts designed to captivate passengers and
provide exciting new adventures on and off the ship.
Roy Witman is Vice-President of Cruise Vacation Center based in Yonkers, New York. Visit them online today atwww.cruisevacationcenter.com for the best deals onAlaska cruises andHawaii cruises. You'll find their service exceptional and their attention to detail second to none.
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