Princess Cruises today revealed the best of cruising throughout Europe in 2023, with popular itineraries sailing from the Mediterranean and British Isles to Scandinavia and Russia, Iceland and Norway. All 177 departures go on sale to Elite Guests only on July 16, 2021 and to the General Public on July 17, 2021.
With 67 unique itineraries, ranging in length from seven to 33 days, cruisers have an array of choices to select their bucket-list Europe cruise to fit their lifestyle, budget and travel dreams. Five MedallionClass ships – Enchanted Princess, Sky Princess, Regal Princess, Emerald Princess and Island Princess – will sail to 116 destinations in 32 countries, offering guests the opportunity to visit 53 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Princess Cruises Sales and Marketing Director, Nick Ferguson said: “With the ongoing short-term uncertainty on when international travel can resume, we’re seeing Australians researching holidays further into the future than ever before. We’re anticipating that the maiden season for Enchanted Princess in the Mediterranean will be a hit amongst Aussies seeking more time in the region with her 14 and 21 day itineraries likely to be very popular.”
The 2023 Europe season runs from March to December. Deployment highlights include:
· Enchanted Princess sails her first Mediterranean season on a series of 14-day voyages departing from either Barcelona, Rome (Civitavecchia) or Athens (Piraeus), for those with more time, Princess will offer the ultimate, 21-day exploration of the region.
· Regal Princess returns to the Baltic sailing 11-day Scandinavia & Russia cruises roundtrip from Copenhagen, featuring an overnight in St. Petersburg on every sailing.
· Sky Princess comes back for a second season sailing roundtrip from London (Southampton) on a variety of voyages from seven- to 14-days featuring Iceland and Norway, the Canary Islands and a 24-day adventure to Canada & New England.
· Emerald Princess departs on 12-day British Isles sailings with options including Liverpool, Portland (for Stonehenge) or to the very tip of Scotland to the Orkney Islands, all departing roundtrip from London (Southampton). Guests also have the unique opportunity to experience the awe-inspiring Edinburgh Military Tattoo from Glasgow (Greenock) on the July 31 and August 12, 2023 departures.
· Island Princess offers many voyages throughout Europe, including above the Arctic Circle in search of the Northern Lights from London (Southampton) and to the Mediterranean and Israel on 14-day cruises sailing from Rome (Civitavecchia).
· Sky Princess and Island Princess spend the Summer Solstice at the top of the world when the sun never sets on 14-day or 16-day Land of the Midnight Sun & Summer Solstice voyages.
· All five ships sail spring and fall Transatlantic voyages for the ultimate ocean crossing between Ft. Lauderdale and Barcelona, Copenhagen, London (Southampton), New York or Rome (Civitavecchia).
Princess will visit 53 UNESCO World Heritage Sites including:
· White City of Tel-Aviv from Ashdod in Israel
· The Acropolis from Athens, Greece
· Cathedral, Alcázar and Archivo de Indias in Seville from Cadiz, Spain
· The Kronborg Castle from Copenhagen, Denmark
· Gorham’s Cave Complex from Gibraltar
· The Ancient City of Ephesus from Kusadasi, Turkey
· Mount Etna from Messina, Italy
· The City of Lübeck from Hamburg, Germany
Princess will offer 24 “More Ashore” late night and overnight calls in port, guests can make the most of their time exploring and experiencing the local sites and cultures. Princess is also offering five distinct cruise tours:
· Opportunities to sightsee in the cosmopolitan city of Madrid are available on the Highlights of Spain cruisetour
· Discover the birthplace of the Renaissance on the Classic Italy cruisetour
· The Imperial Treasures cruisetour is available for those who want to take in the art and architecture of Prague, Vienna and Budapest
· Guests can marvel at the sweeping landscapes on the Ring of Kerry cruisetour
· Our new Best of Greece cruisetour includes a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Mycenae, Meteora and Delphi.
Princess MedallionClass Cruise Holiday
All five ships offer TrulyTouchless™ experiences with more ways to support physical distancing and personalisation that simplifies the guest experience and delivers next-level service supporting new health protocols.
The cruise line’s award-winning OceanMedallion wearable device replaces the traditional cruise card and pairs with embedded IoT (“Internet of things”) – driven innovative technology to significantly expand touch-free options and personalisation on board Majestic Princess. The cruise line’s just announced CrewCallTM service on demand is available on stateroom TVs as well as the MedallionClass app and leverages the innovative OceanMedallion wearable to guide a crew member to a guest’s exact location to be of service to the guest. Additional features include:
· Touchless embarkation and disembarkation
· Keyless stateroom entry
· Completely contactless commerce
· Simplified safety training
· On-demand food, beverages and retail items delivered anywhere on board
· Guest service requests via mobile device chat
· Entertainment content via smart devices
Each ship also offers the best Wi-Fi at sea, MedallionNet™, so guests can stay connected to the things and people they love and share cruise holiday memories with ease. MedallionNet offers unprecedented connectivity that’s fast, unlimited, reliable, and affordable with an access point in every stateroom, so guests can stream favorite movies, shows, games and music; connect to favorite social media sites; and video chat from anywhere on the ship.
Captain’s Circle Savings
Princess Past Guests are eligible for a special promotion when they book early, consisting of a Captain’s Circle Launch Discount, which may be combined with launch and group promotions when booked by October 31, 2021.
Cruises can be booked through a professional travel advisor, by calling 13 24 88 or by visiting the company’s website at princess.com. Travel agents are encouraged to call 1300 587 473 or visit onesourcecruises.com.au
