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Countdown Begins for Emerald Princess’ Australian Debut

The countdown is nowon for the maiden arrival of the biggest Princess Cruises' ship to be basedDown Under this summer – the spectacular 3082-guest Emerald Princess, whichwill sail into Sydney Harbour on November 15.

One of the largestships in the Princess fleet, the superliner will introduce a range of excitingnew dining, shopping and entertainment offerings to Australian waters.

Emerald Princess willmake her Australian debut in Fremantle on November 8, before visitingBusselton, south of Perth, on November 9 and Melbourne on November 13.

She will arrive inthe Emerald City two days later to begin her inaugural five-month season ofcruises from Sydney, sailing on 13 roundtrip cruises to destinations in the SouthPacific, New Zealand and around Australia. Fares start from $1199*per person twin share for an 11-night South Pacific cruise departing Sydney onJanuary 21, 2017 and visiting five beautiful ports in New Caledonia andVanuatu.

Australian travellerscan get a taste of cruising on Emerald ahead of her arrival following therelease of a new video from Princess as part of its #EmeraldCountdown campaign.

Stretching 290metres, Emerald Princess' highlights include SHARE by Curtis Stone, a stunning125-seat restaurant overlooking the aft decks and featuring delicious offeringsfrom the award-winning internationally known chef. The restaurant is oneof more than a dozen dining options on the superliner, which also featuresPrincess' new Salty Dog pub, serving up gourmet small dishes developed withrenowned US chef Ernesto Uchimura, and whiskey flights.

Emerald Princess'arrival will also set the stage for the debut of some great new entertainmentofferings in Australia including the much anticipated onboard musical Magicto Do from Oscar and Tony award-winning Broadway composer Stephen Schwartz.Guests can also enjoy the spectacular new Voice of the Ocean competition,exclusive to Princess, which brings the spectacle of TV's wildly popularinternational singing competition to the high seas.

Emerald Princessfeatures more than 1500 guest rooms – including nearly 900 balcony staterooms.Every room offers the cruise line's new Princess Luxury Bed, developed incollaboration with US sleep specialist Dr Michael Breus and Canadian HGTVinterior designer Candice Olsen, and designed to deliver the ultimate night ofsleep at sea.

Also on board areeight showrooms and lounges, two nightclubs and four swimming pools as well assignature Princess offerings such as the child-free Sanctuary, poolside MoviesUnder the Stars and the luxurious Lotus Spa. Guests can enjoy fantasticshopping, with options including a stunning EFFY jewellery outlet, a first inthe Australian market.

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