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Princess Cruises Announces Partnership with Three-Michelin Star French Chef Emmanuel Renaut
Award-winning Chef to Bring Fresh, French Bistro Dining Experience to Guests Aboard New Majestic Princess
SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (Nov. 1, 2016) – PrincessCruisesannounced a partnership with three-Michelin star Chef Emmanuel Renaut todevelop the cruise line's next specialtyrestaurantconcept. "La Mer – A French Bistro by Emmanuel Renaut" will debut aboard MajesticPrincessin April 2017, the cruise line's newest ship tailored for the China market.
Followed by the partnership announcement withanother Michelin star Chef Richard Chen, serving his interpretation of classicCantonese dishes at Harmony, Majestic Princess will be the only cruise shipthat offers two specialty dinner menus designed by Michelin star chefs at seain China.
Emmanuel Renaut is the highly acclaimedExecutive Chef of three Michelin star restaurant "Flocons de Sel," located inthe French Alps village of Megève. Flocons de Sel was awarded its coveted thirdMichelin star in 2012, having earned its first Michelin star in 2004 and asecond in 2006. Before establishing the restaurant in 1998, Chef Renaut cookedin some of the finest kitchens in Paris and London, including Hotel de Crillon,Claridge's and three-Michelin star Auberge de l'Eridan as sous chef to thecelebrated Marc Veyrat.
"Adding Chef Renaut, another Michelin starchef, to Majestic Princess elevates the dining experience to an even higherlevel and reinforces our leading position as the best cruise line for foodies,"said Jan Swartz, Princess Cruises president."
Offering an authentic yet updated Parisianbistro experience at La Mer, Chef Renaut is crafting a fine dining dinner menufeaturing authentic French cuisine made unique with his modern twists –including both favorites from his Flocons Bistrot menu, as well as new conceptsdeveloped for La Mer. This specialty dinner experience will include a(to-be-determined) nominal cover charge. In addition, La Mer will offercomplimentary lunch and breakfast options created by the Princess culinaryteams.
"What I like most about my job is that diningexperiences touch people's emotions," said Chef Renaut. "I've workedenthusiastically to design delicate and flavorful dishes and I'm really proudthat the dinner menu I created will be served in the elegant and relaxedenvironment of La Mer. I am excited to bring a new, authentic French bistrodining experience to Majestic Princess."
Located in the lively atrium onboard MajesticPrincess, La Mer has been exquisitely designed by Jeffrey Beers International(JBI), recognized as a leader in international hospitality architecture anddesign. This unique space combines French style and authentic Parisian detailswith breathtaking sea views through floor to ceiling windows, and offers theperfect vantage point to enjoy the activity and entertainment from the atriumPiazza below.
DepartingApril 4, 2017, the 143,000-ton Majestic Princess will sail on her inauguralvoyage, a five-day Adriatic Sea cruise roundtrip from Rome with stops in Kotorand Corfu. Following her maiden cruise, Majestic Princess will tour Europe,offering guests a chance to experience the ship on 7-, 14-, 21- and 28-daycruises departing from Rome, Barcelona or Athens. A repositioning voyage willdepart Rome on May 21, 2017, visiting Dubai and Singapore before arriving inShanghai, her new home. Majestic Princess will begin her first cruise from itshome-port in Shanghai on July 11, 2017, carrying 3,560 guests to a variety ofdestinations in Japan and Korea.
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About Chef Renaut:
Ranked #7 on the prestigious Le Chef "100Most Influential Chefs of the World" list for 2016 and named "Cooking Chef ofthe Year" in 2012, Chef Renaut has also been honored as Un Des MeilleursOuvriers de France (MOF) ("One of the Best Craftsmen of France"). Trained inParis, Chef Renaut began his career at the famed Hotel de Crillon, plus rolesas sous chef at Marc Veyrat's three-Michelin-star Auberge de l'Eridan and headchef at Claridge's in London prior to opening Flocons de Sel. He also operates"Flocons Bistrot," a second restaurant in Megeve.
About Princess Cruises:
One of thebest-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is a global cruise line and tourcompany operating a fleet of 17 modern cruise ships renowned for theirinnovative design and wide array of choices in dining, entertainment andamenities, all provided with the experience of exceptional customer service. Arecognized leader in worldwide cruising, Princess carries 1.7 million guestseach year to more than 360 destinations around the globe on more than 150itineraries ranging in length from three to 111 days. The company is part ofCarnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE:CUK).
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Additionalmedia information is available at princess.com/news.
For further information contact:
Brea Burkholz,661-753-1542, bburkholz@princesscruises.com
Negin Kamali, 661-753-1539, nkamali@princesscruises.com
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