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Princess Cruises Announces Fourth Ship to Debut Medallion Class Ocean Vacations
IslandPrincess to Set Sail in May 2018 on the Next Wave of Vacation Travel in Alaska
SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (February 17, 2017)–PrincessCruises,the #1 cruise line in Alaska, announced todaythat Island Princess will be the fourth cruise ship to feature theOceanMedallion™,debuting May 16, 2018 for the Alaska season. Thewearable device powered by a first-of-its-kind interactive technology platformwithin theOne Cruise Experience Access Network™ (O·C·E·A·N™), enables anew level of personalization and delivers an enhanced guest experience notpreviously available in the global vacation industry.
Unveiled byCarnival Corporation CEO Arnold Donald during his opening keynote last month atCES 2017, Princess Cruises is the first Carnival Corporation brand to debutthis groundbreaking innovation. The Ocean Medallion is the only accessoryneeded to elevate the guest experience on cruises by offering unparalleled customerservice.
IslandPrincessjoins three other cruise ships scheduled to debut Medallion Class OceanVacations -- Regal Princess on November 13, 2017, followed by Royal Princessand Caribbean Princess in early 2018, and Island Princess starting on May 16,2018. The Medallion Class Alaska cruise will set sail on the top-rated Voyageof the Glaciers seven-day itinerary between Vancouver and Anchorage (Whittier),with a trip to the state's best glacial waters including Glacier Bay NationalPark, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
"As the leadingcruise line in Alaska, it's fitting that our fourth ship to feature MedallionClass Ocean Vacations is Island Princess," said Jan Swartz, Princess Cruisespresident. "Sailing on our most popular Voyage of the Glaciers itinerary, ourguests will enjoy the best Alaska has to offer and enjoy an elevated cruisevacation experience -- connecting each other and the extraordinary people andculture of the ‘Great Land' in a more memorable way."
Medallion Class makes cruising more personal,immersive, simple and seamless than previously considered possible. At theheart of this personalized experience is the Ocean Medallion, which enablesendless vacation possibilities. The Ocean Medallion has no discernibletechnology – no on-off switch, no charging, no menu to navigate – and can beworn as a pendant, on a wristband, in a clip or simply placed in a pocket toreveal enhanced services and personalized experiences without guests having topush a button or take any action. The pre-cruise engagement will allow gueststo provide preferences that detail their wants, needs and desires so that theironboard experience can be personalized.
Pairing withthe Ocean Medallion is the Ocean Compass™ - a digital concierge accessible byall guests using interactive displays throughout the ship, on stateroom TVs,via guests' own smart devices, or through a crew member. For example, guestscan find their way to venues around the ship; make reservations at the LotusSpa, specialty dining restaurants and shore excursions; arrange celebrations;view photographs; learn about the destinations they will visit and activitiesat each port of call and more. The Ocean Compass will invite guests toexperiences based on their individual needs, wants and desires.
Some of theinitial service innovations include:
Ocean Ready™:Expedites embarkation as required information is added to the guest profile athome.
StateroomAccess: The Ocean Medallion will unlock a guest's stateroom door – replacingthe key card.
HERE& NOW™: Guests can place food & beverage orders and have them deliveredto select locations.
THERE & THEN™:Guests can place select food and beverage orders and have it delivered to wherethey plan to be at a designated time.
Ocean Navigate:Accessed through the Ocean Compass, guests can learn the whereabouts of theirfamily as they enjoy activities throughout the ship and be guided seamlessly infinding their way around the ship. Friends and family will also be able toeasily communicate with each other through a seamless messaging service.
More informationabout O·C·E·A·N is available at ocean.com
Additionalinformation about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travelagent, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS, or by visiting the company's website atprincess.com.
About Princess Cruises:
One of the best-known names in cruising,Princess Cruises is a global cruise line and tour company operating a fleet of18 modern cruise ships renowned for their innovative design and wide array ofchoices in dining, entertainment and amenities, all provided with theexperience of exceptional customer service. As the world's largestinternational premium cruise brand, Princess carries two million guests eachyear to more than 360 destinations around the globe on more than 150itineraries ranging in length from three to 114 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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