Content Section

Princess Cruises Introduces The Salty Dog Gastropub

New Menu Developed inCollaboration with Former Executive Chef
of Umami Burger ErnestoUchimura

SANTACLARITA, Calif. (October 28, 2015) –Princess Cruises is pairing gourmetsmall dishes inspired by pub favorites with craft beers, cocktails and wineswith the debut of The Salty DogGastropubaboard Crown Princess.The menu offerings, including a signature burger, were developed incollaboration with former executive chef of Umami Burger and current chef ofPlan Check Kitchen + Bar in Los Angeles Ernesto Uchimura, who was recentlyawarded “Chef of the Year: The Comfort Master,” from Los Angeles Magazine.

Presentedwithin the Wheelhouse Bar nightly, in refreshed surroundings and liveentertainment, guests will choose three small plates from The Salty DogGastropub menu featuring new twists on classic pub dishes. Plates include PaleAle Pork Cheeks, Spicy Stout Short Ribs, Wild Mushroom Sauté, and Lobster Mac& Cheese, among other delicious options.

Thepièce de résistanceis“The Ernesto” burger from Chef Uchimura –rib eye and short rib beef patty, grilled pork belly, caramelized kimchi, beerbattered jalapeño, charred onion aioli, topped with cave aged gruyere cheese.

"The Salty Dog Gastropub is an enticing addition to ouronboard culinaryofferingsand brings yet another unique dining option to our guests,” said Rai Caluori,executive vice president of guest experience for Princess Cruises. “Chef Uchimura’ssignature burger is sure to be savored, along with pub favorites reinvented fora more upscale dining experience.”

“Agastropub at sea is an innovative concept and it inspired me to get creative inthe galley,” said Chef Uchimura. “The Salty Dog Gastropub’s menu will not onlysatisfy comfort food cravings but also offer guests new pub food flavors andtastes perfectly paired with a craft beer or fine whiskey.”

Adjacentto The Salty Dog Gastropub, also in the Wheelhouse Bar, is an expansive new,international whiskey bar menu, featuring some of the best Scotch whiskeys,American Bourbons and international whiskeys from areas including Japan,Ireland and Australia. Offerings include Johnny Walker Blue, Bakery HillClassic (Australia), Connemara Whiskey Irish Cask (Ireland) and Hakushu 12 year(Japan) The menu offers daily specialized whiskey flights, allowing guests theopportunity to taste and compare selections around the world.

TheSalty Dog Gastropub and new international whiskey menu, both available in theWheelhouse Bar, have just launched aboard CrownPrincess, and will be onboard EmeraldPrincess and RubyPrincess in mid-December. A food charge of $19 per guestapplies.

Thewhisky menu will also be available in the Wheelhouse Bar aboard Dawn Princess, Sea Princess, Sun Princess, Diamond Princess andGolden Princessby the end of 2015, and aboard all ships with the exception of Pacific Princess by thesummer of 2016.

AboutChef Ernesto Uchimura
Born inArgentina, Chef Ernesto Uchimura is an award-winning chef who stepped into thespotlight as the opening corporate executive chef and partner for the megabrand, Umami Burger. He went on to become founding chef and partner with theopening of Plan Check Kitchen + Bar, where he garnered even more criticalacclaim and recognition, including “Chef of the Year: The Comfort Master,” fromLos Angeles Magazineand “Best Burger” in Los Angeles by LAWeekly. # color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">
For moreinformation about The Salty Dog Gastropub, including the full menu, visit # color="#000000">.

Additionalinformation about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travelconsultant, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS (1-800-774-6237), or by visiting thecompany's website at princess.com.
<?xml:namespace prefix="o" ns="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office"?>

# # #

About PrincessCruises:
One of the best-knownnames in cruising, Princess Cruises is a global cruise line and tour company operatinga fleet of 18 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 1.7 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).

Newsroom:
Additional mediainformation is available at princess.com/news.

For furtherinformation contact:
Karen Candy, kcandy@princesscruises.com, +1 661-753-1540
Brian O’Connor, boconnor@princesscruises.com, +1 661-753-1530

Kaleidoscope powered