Crown Princess arrives in Southampton

Princess Cruises today announced the arrival of UK-based ship, Crown Princess.

Crown Princess has arrived in Southampton to begin its spring and summer season in the UK and will be sailing around the British Isles on a series of 12-night voyages.

Fast Facts

The ship has 19 decks, and can carry 3,080 guests, in over 1,500 cabins, 900 of which have balconies. There are four swimming pools to enjoy, as well as 18 restaurants, cafes and bars. At a length of over 950 feet, Crown Princess is around the size of three football pitches. 

Technology 

In 2017 Princess Cruises, with parent company Carnival Corporation, introduced MedallionClass cruises enabled by the Ocean Medallion - the cruises industry’s most advanced wearable device, provided free to each guest sailing on a MedallionClass ship. The award-winning innovation offers the fastest way to a hassle-free, personalised cruise, giving guests more opportunity to enjoy their time onboard.

Crown Princess will feature the multi award-winning Ocean Medallion technology from July 24, the first UK-based ship to do so. 

The Medallion is intended to make every guest feel like a VIP and helps them relax and enjoy their cruise from the moment they are ready to step onboard. The device is the same size as a 10p piece and replaces more traditional cruise cards.

The Medallion’s instant technology makes it quicker and easier to get on and off the ship. Once onboard it opens guests’ doors when they approach, which is ideal for anyone who already has their hands full or is with small children.

Giving additional peace of mind to parents, the Medallion’s ‘compass’ feature means guests can find and stay connected with friends and family onboard, as well as navigate their way around the ship. It also allows guests to order drinks and snacks, plus holiday essentials such as suntan lotion and swimming goggles, to most parts of the ship.

So far, three ships have been Medallion-activated: Caribbean Princess, Regal Princess and Royal Princess.

Itineraries

Crown Princess will be based in Southampton, U.K. between May-August 2019 and again in May-Nov 2020. Itineraries include sailings around the British Isles, Northern and Western Europe, the Med and Canary Islands. With prices from around £1000 based on two guests sharing an inside stateroom including accommodation, all main meals and entertainment, it’s an affordable opportunity to experience the Princess luxury.

About Princess Cruises

One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises, (part of Carnival Corporation & plci), is a global premium cruise line and tour company. Operating a fleet of 17 modern cruise ships, they carry  two million guests each year on 170 itineraries to more than 380 destinations around the globe, including the Caribbean, Alaska, Panama Canal, Mexican Riviera, Europe, South America, Australia/New Zealand, the South Pacific, Hawaii, Asia, Canada/New England and World Cruises. Itineraries range in length from three to 111 days.

Princess have six new ships on order between 2019 and 2025, including three new Royal-class and two new ships which will be the largest ships in the Princess fleet, accommodating approximately 4,300 guests. The next new ship, Sky Princess, is scheduled for delivery in October 2019.

If you would like more information or want to to book visit www.princess.com, call 0344 338 8663 or contact your local travel agent.