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Princess Cruises Wilderness Treehouse Unveiled in Finale Episode Of Animal Planet’s “Treehouse Masters”
Guests Can Enjoy Unique Views of Denali Mountain
SANTACLARITA, Calif. (Sept 28, 2017) – Princess Cruises new one-of-a-kind wildernesstreehouse at Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge was revealed on the seasonfinale of Animal Planet's hit show "Treehouse Masters," bringing an opportunityto view Denali, North America's highest peak, from a unique perspective as thelatest guest experience enhancement created from its partnership with DiscoveryCommunications.
Asthe newest addition to the line's property, the treehouse was the first everdesigned and constructed in Alaska by Pete Nelson, the star of the hit TVseries. As one of the highest land-based north-facing viewing areas, thetreehouse provides Princess guests a one-of-a-kind experience to see the southface of Denali from the trees, and is powered by solar panels. At approximately500 square feet,guests can access the treehouse by hiking the short "hilltrail loop" and be rewarded by the ultimate Denali view.
Gueststraveling on a Princess Cruises cruisetour will be able to enjoy the treehouse,along with visits to other Princess-owned lodges, and a ride on theDirect-to-the-Wilderness rail service, saving time on travel and allowing formore time to experience the wilderness of Alaska. Plans are underway fortreehouse programming that will be announced in the months leading up to summer2018.
"Thetreehouse here at Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge was our first-ever buildin Alaska," said Pete Nelson, star of Animal Planet's "Treehouse Masters." "Wetook the opportunity to connect the treehouse with this beautiful frontier byutilizing materials from areas around the state – reclaimed wood fromKetchikan, wooden benches from Palmer – all of these elements will help toconnect visitors to Alaska in a unique way."
Aspecial wilderness treehouse ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at Mt. McKinleyPrincess Wilderness Lodge located within Denali State Park, and one of PrincessCruises' five wilderness lodges. The event featured lumberjack ax throwers andthe release of a rehabilitated juvenile bald eagle back into the wild. DaveSalmoni, zoologist and the star of Animal Planet hit show, "Pet NationRenovation" kicked off the ceremonial event, assisting the lumberjacks byholding the ribbon as it was cut by a swift throw of an ax.
"Weinvite guests visiting Alaska from around the world to join us at our Lodge andthe new treehouse," said Lisa Syme, Princess Cruises vice president. "Alaskaprovides one of the most unique travel experiences and our new wildernesstreehouse encourages our travelers to explore and experience it with child-likecuriosity and wonder."
For nearly 50 years, Princess Cruises has been recognized asthe destination leader inAlaskaand has been named "Best CruiseLine inAlaska" 10 consecutive years byTravel Weeklymagazine.On board,Alaskaguests experience the award-winning program, NorthtoAlaska, which includes uniqueAlaskaonboard enrichment, entertainment and food and beverage offerings, as well as Discovery Channeland Animal Planet recommended and exclusive shore excursions, as part of thecruise line's Discovery at Sea partnership. More information can be found atwww.princess.com/alaska.
Starting in 2015, the partnershipbetween Princess Cruises and Discovery Communications began creating memorablevacation experiences for the whole family through the Discovery at Sea program, bringing programming on boardthe line's fleet including stargazing, activities featuring Discovery hitshows, Science Channel activities, and immersive Discovery and Animal Planetshore excursions.
Additional information about PrincessCruises is available through a professional travel agent, by calling1-800-PRINCESS, or by visiting the company's website atprincess.com.
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One of the best-known names incruising, Princess Cruises is a global cruise line and tour company operating afleet of 17 modern cruise ships renowned for their innovative design and widearray of choices in dining, entertainment and amenities, all provided with theexperience of exceptional customer service. A recognized leader in worldwidecruising, Princess carries two million guests each year to more than 360destinations around the globe on more than 150 itineraries ranging in lengthfrom three to 111 days. The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc(NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE:CUK).
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