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Princess Cruises Adding Outdoor Movie Screens To Entire Fleet
Fans of those big outdoor movie screens that have been popping on cruise ships in recent years — and there are a lot of you out there — got some good news today from Princess Cruises.
The line that pioneered the “Movies Under the Stars” concept in 2004 says it plans to take the monster screens fleetwide over the next three years in a big expansion.
Princess already has the 300-square-foot screens on the top decks of seven of its newest vessels — the Caribbean Princess (where it all began), Crown Princess, Emerald Princess, Grand Princess, Star Princess, Sea Princess and soon-to-debut Ruby Princess. Over the next three years the line will add them to seven more ships.
The rollout will begin on the Golden Princess next May, followed by the Dawn Princess (June 2009), Coral Princess (October 2009), Sun Princess (April 2010), Island Princess (October 2010), Diamond Princess (November 2010) and Sapphire Princess (2011).
Princess Cruise Lines use the high-tech, LED screens day and night to show movies, sporting events such as the Super Bowl and concerts by the likes of Elton John and Tina Turner and more. The line even has been known to offer midnight showings of cult classic “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.”
This month, meanwhile, the line plans to broadcast an exclusive to the cruise industry concert by a top-selling recording artist Josh Groban.
Please feel free to send us your comments once you get to experience the big screens in person!
Source: usatoday.com
Princess Cruises News – Star Princess Emerges from Drydock
Princess just released this information about the latest new and improved look onboard the Star Princess. Check these amenities out!
Passengers Can Now Enjoy a New “Piazza” with International Café and Vines, plus Adults Only Sanctuary and Movies Under the Stars
The Star Princess set sail this weekend after a three-week drydock that dramatically transformed several spaces onboard, including turning the ship’s atrium into a vibrant street café-like piazza, adding the company’s signature adults-only retreat called The Sanctuary, and installing a 300-square-foot Movies Under the Stars poolside screen.
These features, which have been enthusiastically enjoyed by passengers on Princess Cruises’ newest vessels, have inspired an expansion to other ships in the fleet, and Star Princess is the first to be revitalized with these favorite elements.
Star Princess’ updated piazza-style atrium will now feature an array of dining and entertainment opportunities including the specialty coffees, freshly baked goods, paninis, salads and tapas of the International Café. It will also introduce an expanded Vines wine bar concept, which will feature more than 30 wines by the glass, a selection of artisan meats and cheeses, plus a wine shop where passengers can purchase their favorite bottle.
On the top deck of the ship, passengers can now relax in the tranquil environment of The Sanctuary, Princess’ signature adults-only retreat featuring plush padded lounge chairs and the services of dedicated Serenity Stewards. Along with enjoying refreshing beverages and light snacks, visitors to this exclusive space can also receive a massage in one of two private cabanas.
Princess’ trademark Times Square-style Movies Under the Stars poolside screen is now in place and will show a variety of films, concerts and special events daily. And in the evenings it becomes an outdoor theater with specially covered lounge chairs and cozy blankets, where moviegoers can enjoy free popcorn, plus other snacks and beverages.
Additional changes made during the drydock include a new Internet Café and library area, enhancements to the onboard boutiques, the addition of LCD flat screen televisions in all staterooms, and a variety of other cosmetic updates.
Star Princess is the first of three ships to receive these updates. Caribbean Princess and Golden Princess will also receive similar transformations in subsequent drydocks, in January and April of 2009, respectively. Caribbean Princess and Golden Princess will also receive additional enhancements including a new Crown Grill steak and seafood restaurant, a new casino area and six additional suites.
Source: http://www.princess.com
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