Worldwide Cruise Vacations for 2014-15 Open for Sale Today
SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (May 28, 2013) – Just open for sale today, Princess Cruises’
2014-15 Exotics program offers a world of options for globetrotting
travelers.The line’s global itineraries will take passengers to the colorful ports of Asia & Africa, Australia & New Zealand, Tahiti & the South Pacific, and South America – plus even a special connoisseur itinerary in the Caribbean.
The lineup also includes Princess’ first-ever World Cruise sailing roundtrip from North America and additional capacity in Tahiti & the South Pacific.
In Australia, Princess will continue to offer the biggest choice of ships, homeports and itineraries with four ships deployed in the region. The West Africa itinerary, returning to the lineup due to popular demand, will add a new port to Princess’ roster of more than 300 around the world, with a maiden call to the island nation of São Tomé.
In total, the fall 2014 to spring 2015 program spans six continents and calls to more than 145 worldwide destinations. Eight ships will cover the globe with 114 departures of 37 itinerary options.
“Worldwide cruising has long been a Princess specialty,” said Jan Swartz, Princess Cruises executive vice president. “Our expertise in these exciting destinations offers passengers the perfect way to check that ‘must-see’ place off their bucket list.”
Princess’ 2014-15 Exotics program includes:
Asia & Africa
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Sapphire Princess in Asia – Sailing between Beijing and Bangkok or Singapore, the 17-day Grand Asia itinerary is the line’s most popular Asia cruise. Sapphire Princess will
offer three departures in fall 2014 – each including an overnight stay
in spectacular Hong Kong as well as calls to Shanghai, Ho Chi Minh City,
Busan, and Nagasaki. Cruise departures run from October 7 to November
10, 2014.
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Ocean Princess to Asia and Africa – Small ship Ocean Princess
sails through the Indian Ocean along the coast of West Africa in spring
2015. The ship’s 32-day Singapore to Cape Town voyage is followed by a
30-day Cape Town to London (Dover) voyage featuring visits to a number
of intriguing destinations in West Africa. True world travelers can
combine these voyages for a 62-day cruise to a variety of exotic calls
such as Ghana, Togo, Namibia, Senegal, and Princess’ maiden call to the
island nation of São Tomé. Sailings depart April 3 and May 5, 2015.
- Land & Sea Vacations – In Asia, passengers can add to their cruise with a land tour to the top attractions in China – including UNESCO sites like Beijing’s Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, The Great Wall, Xian and the Terra Cotta Warriors – as well as three nights on a Yangtze River cruise.
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Diamond Princess in Australia & New Zealand –
The ship once again sails on this favorite itinerary between Sydney and
Auckland. The 12- or 13-day voyages include calls in both countries,
and spectacular cruising through the dramatic Fiordland National Park.
Departures run from December 16, 2014 through February 15, 2015.
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Diamond Princess Round Australia – For the first time, Diamond Princess
offer a full 28-day circumnavigation of the Australian continent.
Featuring Princess’ largest ship ever on this route, the Sydney to
Sydney voyage offers two departures – November 18, 2014 and February 27,
2015.
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Australia Homeport Cruising – Sun Princess, Sea Princess and Dawn Princess
will offer sailings from three homeports – Sydney, Brisbane and
Melbourne – on a series of New Zealand, Fiji, South Pacific and Tasmania
cruises geared especially for local tastes.
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Australia & Asia – Diamond Princess and Ocean Princess
offer Australia & Asia departures between Sydney and Singapore
featuring the Northern Territory, Queensland as well as ports in Vietnam
and Indonesia.
- Land & Sea Vacations – Travelers can add more of the wonders of Australia with land tours that visit iconic UNESCO sites such as Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kakadu National Park in the Outback, the Great Barrier Reef, and cosmopolitan Sydney.
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Small Ship Cruising in French Polynesia – Princess
returns to the blue waters of Tahiti & Polynesia with two ships for
increased capacity in to this beautiful destination. Intimate sister
ships Pacific Princess and Ocean Princess offer the
small ship cruising experience in fall and spring on a 10-day Tahiti
& French Polynesia itinerary roundtrip from Tahiti (Papeete). Each
departure includes two full days in Bora Bora as well as Moorea,
Rangiroa, Raiatea, Huahine – all selected in Condé Nast Traveler’s 10 best islands in the South Pacific. Sailings depart between October 9, 2014 and February 16, 2015.
- Pacific Princess to Marquesas & Polynesia – Pacific Princess will also feature three departures of a 10-day Marquesas & Polynesia itinerary featuring the remote island of Nuku Hiva – famed as the island where Herman Melville penned his first book, Typee, about life on a Polynesian island. Departures are offered on October 29, November 28 and December 28, 2014.
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Golden Princess in South America – Two itineraries aboard Golden Princess
offer passengers the best of Southern Hemisphere cruising. Sailing
between Santiago (Valparaiso) and either Rio de Janeiro or Buenos Aires,
the Cape Horn & Strait of Magellan or Route to Rio itineraries each
include the dramatic cruising of the southernmost tip of South America
and the Chilean Fjords. Sailings depart between December 20, 2014 and
February 28, 2015.
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Golden Princess Andes & South America – At the beginning and end of the season, Golden Princess
will also sail between two continents and cross the Equator on two
departures of a Andes & South America itinerary between Los Angeles
and Santiago, featuring calls in Peru, Ecuador, Costa Rica and an
optional overland tour to magnificent Machu Picchu. Departures are
offered on December 3, 2014 and March 14, 2015.
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Ocean Princess Caribbean Connoisseur – A special 14-day Caribbean Connoisseur voyage aboard Ocean Princess
over the holidays adds a new sailing choice from Ft. Lauderdale. A
unique opportunity to enjoy small ship-cruising in the Caribbean, this
voyage includes calls at small gems such as St. Barts, Martinique and
Virgin Gorda. Ocean Princess departs on December 19, 2014.
- Land & Sea Vacations – Land tour options offer the opportunity to explore dramatic UNESCO sites like Iguazu Falls on the Brazilian-Argentine border or mysterious Machu Picchu in the Andes in addition to a South America cruise.
- World Cruise on Pacific Princess – For the first time, Princess’ World Cruise will depart and return from North America. The 111-day voyage aboard Pacific Princess sails roundtrip from Los Angeles, with an option for a 94-day itinerary from Los Angeles to Ft. Lauderdale. Spanning six continents and featuring more than 34 destinations to 25 countries, this unique World Cruise includes four overnight calls in Sydney, Hong Kong, Dubai and Barcelona. Overland excursions and day excursions will be available to see some of the most iconic destinations such as Sydney Harbour, Cambodia’s Angkor Wat, the Taj Mahal and Mexico’s Copper Canyon. Pacific Princess sets sail on January 23, 2015.
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One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is a global cruise and tour company operating a fleet of 16 modern ships renowned for their innovative design and wide array of choices in dining, entertainment and amenities, all provided in an environment of exceptional customer service. Two ships are under construction and will join the fleet in 2013 and 2014. A recognized leader in worldwide cruising, Princess carries 1.3 million passengers each year to destinations around the globe ranging in length from three to 107 days. The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE:CCL; NYSE:CUK).
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