Taking More Families to Alaska Than Any
Other Line, Princess Delivers the Ultimate Family Summer
Vacation
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LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 21,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Princess Cruises, the unrivaled
leader in Alaskan adventures, has been selected as a Good
Housekeeping 2024 Family Travel Awards winner for its Majestic
Princess sailings to Alaska.
The prestigious designation reinforces the Princess Cruises'
prominence in crafting magical family summer vacations in the
captivating wilderness of Alaska.
With unparalleled expertise and dedication, the cruise line has
consistently taken more families to this must-see destination than
any other.
Good Housekeeping Institute experts spent eight months reviewing
hundreds of submissions to find the best travel options for all
types of families. When selecting the winners, judges considered
standout picks for every trip preference and budget. Winners were
selected by travel agents, travel editors, engineers, product
analysts and scientists – as well as over 100 travel testers who
were recruited to provide first-hand feedback. Testers experienced
destinations to provide insight into aspects like
family-friendliness, service level, amenities, activities,
inclusivity, sustainability and more. More information can be found
at www.goodhousekeeping.com/familytravel2024.
"Being recognized by the highly regarded and established experts
at Good Housekeeping for our Alaska sailings onboard Majestic Princess is
extremely gratifying and confirms that guests place a premium on
exceptional family programming found on board our ships and ashore
in Alaska, as well as the elevated
levels of guest service families find on every Princess ship," said
Terry Thornton, Princess Cruises
chief commercial officer. "In fact, we just received our highest
guest satisfaction ratings ever from our 2023 Alaska season and
look forward to celebrating our 55th anniversary in
2024, continuing to deliver what we believe is a must-do family
vacation."
The 3,560-guest Majestic Princess is one of seven
family-friendly Princess ships sailing to Alaska in 2024. Majestic Princess, a
Royal Class ship, offers spectacular
style and elegance, plus signature Princess features like Movies
Under the Stars, a bustling Piazza, freshwater pools and hot tubs
and a SeaWalk over-the-ocean glass walkway. Unique features to
Majestic Princess include a Hollywood Conservatory tranquil
top-deck retreat, noodle bar and Harmony restaurant, serving up
delicious options from Michelin-Star Chef Richard Chen.
When visiting Alaska, families
choose Princess more than any other cruise line to set their sights
on untamed wilderness, majestic glaciers, close-up wildlife and the
upcoming season is highlighted with 86 visits to coveted Glacier
Bay National Park. From award-winning itineraries to authentic
onboard activities that bring the destination to life, cruising to
Alaska with Princess is ideal for
families of all sizes and ages, and meets everyone's needs.
Here are Princess' top five reasons for families to sail to
Alaska:
- Camp Discovery – In partnership with
Discovery™ for youngers cruisers, ages 3-17, Princess has
developed engaging programming and wonder-filled centers designed
for youth and teens. In Alaska, a
Junior Ranger Program features Glacier Bay Park Rangers and
Naturalists to offer colorful commentary to bring to life the
scenic beauty and wildlife all around. With a multitude of
planned activities, crafts, video games and movies, parents can
enjoy a date night while the kids have a blast with new friends –
there is even after hours babysitting.
- Top Shore Excursions – Popular tours in port
include flightseeing on seaplanes in Ketchikan, musher's camp and dog-sledding
experiences in Juneau and
Skagway, whale watching,
discovering glaciers by helicopter and seeing bears catching and
eating salmon, hundreds of authentic experiences await.
- Culinary Delights – Featuring an industry-first,
location-based seafood initiative, "Wild for Alaska Seafood" offers
30 seafood dishes with featured items every night in all main
dining rooms, serving varieties of salmon, cod, halibut, Dungeness
crab and more. Plus, families rave about the mouthwatering Gelato
that is hand-crafted onboard, casual options at the International
Café featuring sandwiches and pastries, selection of coffees and
smoothies, quick-service pizza, burgers and more.
- The Princess MedallionClass Experience – Effortless
and personalized vacations start with the cruise line's innovative
Medallion, the quarter-sized, wearable device enabling everything
from keyless room entry, to locating family members anywhere on the
ship, as well as enhanced services like having whatever is needed,
delivered anywhere on the ship. It allows families to spend more
time connecting with each other and doing what they love on
vacation.
- Authentic and Captivating Entertainment – The
"North to Alaska" enrichment
program, brings together local culture to immerse guests in the
history and traditions of the region, like Puppies in the Piazza
offering an up-close-and-personal look at sled dog puppies. In
addition, dazzling entertainment from Broadway-style shows, to
magicians and comedians, families create lasting memories laughing,
singing and being wowed together.
Princess has a wide array of staterooms to comfortably
accommodate three to four guests, plus a variety of connecting
staterooms, which are a family favorite. Rates for the 2024 Alaska
cruise season start as low as $249
per person* for a family of four sharing a stateroom.
The 2024 Alaska season features 158 departures on 14 unique
itineraries, highlighted by five glacier viewing experiences are
offered next summer. Families can depart from four convenient home
ports, including Anchorage
(Whittier), San Francisco, Seattle and Vancouver, B.C.
For families looking to explore more of Alaska, Princess offers a unique variety of
cruisetours, combining a seven-day "Voyage of the Glaciers" cruise
with an extended three to 10 nights on land, staying at exclusive
Princess Wilderness Lodges.
Additional information about Princess Cruises is available
through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-Princess
(1-800-774-6237) or by visiting www.princess.com.
*Taxes, Fees and Port Expenses additional.
About Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises is The Love Boat, the world's most iconic cruise
brand that delivers dream vacations to millions of guests every
year in the most sought-after destinations on the largest ships
that offer elite service personalization and simplicity customary
of small, yacht-class ships. Well-appointed staterooms, world class
dining, grand performances, award-winning casinos and
entertainment, luxurious spas, imaginative experiences and
boundless activities blend with exclusive Princess MedallionClass
service to create meaningful connections and unforgettable moments
in the most incredible settings in the world - the Caribbean, Alaska, Panama Canal, Mexican Riviera,
Europe, South America, Australia/New
Zealand, the South Pacific, Hawaii, Asia,
Canada/New
England, Antarctica, and World Cruises. The company is part of
Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE:CCL; NYSE:CUK).
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