Her Majesty The Queen to Bid Farewell to QE2

Cunard Line today confirms details of the farewell visit of Her Majesty The Queen to Queen Elizabeth 2 in Southampton on Monday 2 June 2008. This is in recognition of QE2 leaving the Cunard fleet in November this year.

The Queen will begin by touring the vessel and meeting many crew members, some of whom have served on board since QE2 entered service in 1969 and others who went with the ship when she was requisitioned as a troop carrier in the Falklands Conflict. Later she will attend a Reception and Lunch on board with 300 guests, including the former Prime Minister Baroness Thatcher.

Both the newest and longest-serving female crewmembers will play a role in the visit. While on the bridge, The Queen will give a signal to Cadet Jennifer Haynes, who joined QE2 in April 2008, to sound QE2’s whistle to salute Cunard’s current flagship Queen Mary 2, which is also in port on 2 June and was named by The Queen in January 2004. Queen Mary 2 will respond by sounding her whistle in salute of Her Majesty’s visit. After disembarking, Her Majesty will be presented with 55 red roses by QE2’s Executive Housekeeper Roz Price Evans who is the longest-serving female member of crew; this is to mark 55 years to the day since The Queen’s Coronation.

The Queen will also meet nine QE2 Captains including Captain Peter Jackson who became Master of QE2 in 1973 and who took the ship to the Falklands in 1982.

QE2, the most famous ship in the world, and for 35 years the flagship of the Cunard fleet, was launched by The Queen at Clydebank on 20 September 1967 – forty years ago last year.

Since then the ship has travelled over 5.6 million nautical miles, more than any other ship; has carried over 2.5 million guests; has completed 25 World Cruises; and has crossed the Atlantic 803 times. She leaves Cunard service in November 2008 prior to starting a new life in Dubai as a first class hotel and entertainment destination.

Her Majesty The Queen has visited QE2 twice since the launch – on 1 May 1969, immediately prior the Maiden Voyage, and on 27 July 1990 to mark Cunard Line’s 150th anniversary.

Cunard’s President and Managing Director, Carol Marlow, comments:

“We are delighted and honoured that Her Majesty The Queen has chosen to visit QE2 to wish her farewell. Her Majesty has taken a close interest in the ship over the last forty years, having launched the ship, visited twice and reviewed the ship four times, including during the 50th Anniversary Commemoration of D Day. I am certain this final visit will be a memorable occasion for all involved”.

Doug Morrison, Port Director, ABP Southampton, says:

“It’s wonderful to welcome Her Majesty The Queen and Baroness Thatcher to bid farewell to QE2. This event, and the recent meeting of Cunard’s three Queens in April for the last time ever, have both highlighted the important role that the Port of Southampton has played historically, and will continue to play, as Cunard’s homeport.” 

Official Press Release Cunard Cruises dated 30th May 2008.

Fred Olsen Celebrates Double Fly/Cruise From Durham Tees Valley Airport

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has just launched its brochure of worldwide cruises for 2009/10, and announced that the company will be operating two fly/cruise departures from Durham Tees Valley airport to the Caribbean, following successful sales of the first fly/cruise from the airport later this year.

The first of these two fly/cruises, will depart Durham Tees Valley for Miami on 07 January 2010, on a 14 night ‘Caribbean Adventure’ on board Braemar.   Ports of call include: Bahamas, Jamaica, Grand Cayman, Honduras, Berlize, Mexico and Key West, Florida, returning to the UK on 22 January.

The second fly/cruise is a 14 night ‘Caribbean Cocktail’ on board Boudicca, departing 11 March 2010, to join the ship in St Lucia.  Following an overnight stay there, Boudicca sets sail for Dominica, St Kitts, Antigua, Tortola, Turks & Caicos, Jamaica, Trinidad, Tobago and Barbados, arriving back at Durham Tees Valley airport on 26 March.

These new departures from Durham Tees Valley airport confirm Fred. Olsen’s commitment to supporting flights from regional airports.

John Atkinson,  Area Sales Executive for Fred. Olsen in the North East said “We have had such a great response from customers in Durham and Tees Valley, and are delighted to be offering more departures for 2009/10”.

Official Press Release Fred Olsen dated 29th May 2008.

OV Caribbean Brochure Out

Ocean Village has unveiled details of its new multi-platform advertising campaign, launching 2 June, to support its Caribbean winter 2008/2009 season. The heavy weight campaign, across television, radio and print media, will focus on the Granada, Central and, for the first time, Meridian TV regions with a £1 million total marketing spend.

The TV creative follows on from Ocean Village’s first television advertising campaign in January 2008 and again features the voice of Tamzin Outhwaite and exploits the distinctive hot colours of the Ocean Village logo.

The 30 second TV ad will feature on ITV1 in the Granada, Central and Meridian regions from 2 June 2008 in a 4 week heavyweight campaign targeting the key 35-54 year old age group with an emphasis on peak time programming.  The creative plays upon the brand’s strapline ‘the cruise for people who don’t do cruises’ and features a £749 lead price for a week’s fly-cruise in the Caribbean. A strong call to action promotes booking with The Co-operative Travel in the Granada and Central regions and with Cruise Thomas Cook in Meridian. The Co-operative Travel group is the largest travel group in the north west of England and Cruise Thomas Cook is the largest cruise retailer in the UK.  The advertisement will also run on Thomas Cook TV.

The execution features pseudo-animation created by filming live action sequences against a green screen.   The creative aims to reinforce Ocean Village’s easy-going, casual cruising message.  It opens on a Caribbean beach scene as a girl makes off with a sunhat from a man snoozing a hammock.  She walks along the shoreline past snorkellers, windsurfers and mountain bikers to a laid-back beach bar as dolphins unexpectedly  appear close by.  The action then moves to the top deck onboard ship.  The girl meets up with the man from the hammock – who pinches his hat back

The commercial was developed by the in-house Ocean Village team in partnership with production house Tigervision.

Complementing the TV activity is a 40 second radio advertising campaign on Century North West and Smooth in Granada, Heart 10 and 100.7 in the Central region and by Ocean, Total 2CR, Wave 105 and Southern FM in Meridian.  Nationally, Classic FM will feature advertisements throughout the Mylene Class and Alex James shows which address the younger end of the station’s audience. The radio ads also feature the voice of Tamzin Outhwaite with a call to action through TEXT and by visiting local ABTA travel agents.

The broadcast campaign is supported by a national 6 week print media campaign in key midmarket and quality papers. 

In-store marketing materials for travel agents include posters and shelf wobblers reflecting the graphic visual style of the TV campaign and strong calls to action.

The new Ocean Village brochure, which is released on 2 June, features the company’s Caribbean 2008/2009 itineraries as well as full details for the new Mediterranean summer 2009 itineraries when Ocean Village sails the Eastern Med for the first time with maiden calls at Venice, Cairo (from Port Said) and Istanbul.

Comments Gill Haynes, Head of Marketing, Ocean Village, ‘Building on the success of our first foray into TV advertising in January this year, the new Caribbean campaign aims to demonstrate to cruise virgins just how much cruising has lightened up, loosened up and left the days of bow ties and tiaras far behind.  The ad projects a distinctive, quirky brand personality that television audiences can already recognise and identify as inalienably Ocean Village.  The campaign puts our Caribbean holidays on TV for the first time and we’re delighted to be partnered by The Co-operative Travel in the north and midlands and Cruise Thomas Cook in the south, both of which have shown real commitment to driving growth in the UK cruise market.’

Official Press release (abridged) Ocean Village dated 29 May 2008.

Celebrity Introduce Additional Sailings in 2008

Celebrity Solstice, widely heralded as the most exciting ship entering the market even before it launches, has introduced three additional sailings for cruisers to enjoy during its inaugural season this year.

Celebrity Solstice now will enter service with a Thanksgiving cruise, November 23, 2008, three weeks prior to its previously announced date of December 14, followed by two additional 7-night Caribbean cruises. Each new seven-night cruise – November 23, November 30 and December 7, 2008 – will present the same itinerary, departing roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale, with visits to San Juan, Puerto Rico; Philipsburg, St. Maarten, and Basseterre, St. Kitts.

Acknowledging that some guests booked on Celebrity Solstice’s original maiden voyage of December 14 may wish to switch to the new maiden voyage, Celebrity has established a two-week rebooking window from today through June 12. During that time, guests booked on the December 14 sailing will have the opportunity to transition to the November 23 cruise without penalty, in the same stateroom or suite as originally booked, at the original fare. Guests encountering air-change fees as a result of opting to switch will be reimbursed for those fees up to $100 per person, provided acceptable proof of fees is presented to Celebrity by January 31, 2009.

Bookings for the November 23 sailing will be open exclusively to guests booked on the December 14 cruise until June 12, when the special two-week rebooking period ends. Bookings for the November 30 and December 7 sailings open today.

Guests on every sailing of Celebrity Solstice will experience a series of brand-defining, first-in-the-industry features onboard, including a half-acre Lawn Club with real grass, a glassblowing show and studio developed with The Corning Museum of Glass. Guests also will experience unrivaled dining venues offering trendsetting cuisine and design, and widely varied entertainment, including new theater productions in partnership with Poet Theatricals. The 2,850-guest vessel also will have staterooms 15 percent larger than those on previous Celebrity ships, 90 percent of which will be outside, and 85 percent of all staterooms will have verandas.

Official Press Release Celebrity Cruises dated 29th May 2008.

Sir Terry Wogan Sets Sail on Cunard’s Queen Victoria

Sir Terry Wogan and his ‘team’ will be joined by a terrific talent this autumn when they sail the high seas on Cunard’s latest classic Cunarder – Queen Victoria.

The ‘TOG’s Voyage’ departs 17 November 2008 and is set to raise a considerable sum for the BBC’s Children In Need on a twelve night exploration of the Mediterranean – packed with special entertainment, excursions and live programme’s for Radio 2.

Jazz singer – and Radio 2 favourite – Clare Teale – is jetting in to join the party and entertain the ‘troops’. The 34-year-old Yorkshire lass jumped at the chance of hitting a few high c’s
“I love Sir Terry and I love the TOG’s.” Said Clare. “I am really looking forward to the trip.”

Cunard is contributing ten per cent of the fare of all TOG bookings to the cause – guaranteeing at least £150 per TOG guest. And a full programme of fund raising activities is aimed to boost funds further.

But please note – to be counted as a TOG – bookings must be made directly online via Togs Calendar or on the Cunard web site, or by contacting Cunard Line directly to book on
0845 0710300.

The trip includes:

· A special Tog’s champagne reception
· An intrepid Tog’s land excursion at one of the fascinating ports of call
· Deadly’s pub quiz extraordinaire
· The Loose Cannon Karaoke!
· Janet and John Live!
· The Return of Blankety Blank
· A leading musical artist live
Sir Terry, who will broadcast two live Wake Up To Wogan shows from the ship, will be joined by most of his entourage.

Alan ‘Barrowlands’ Boyd, Alan ‘Deadly’ Dedicoat, John Marsh and his wife Janet (Janet and John) and the ‘Loose Cannon’ Roger Royle, will be on board for much of the time – meeting, greeting and making whoopee.

The 12-night trip departs from Athens, calls at eight historic ports, including Istanbul, Port Said and Cairo in Egypt, Valetta in Malta, and Messina, Sicily.

Queen Victoria, the stunning new star of the Cunard fleet, finally arrives in Rome on Saturday November 29th.

As with all Cunard voyages, all reservations are fully inclusive of flights (where applicable), all meals including complimentary room service and award winning entertainment.

The full itinerary of the event is as follows:
ANCIENT WONDERS OF THE MEDITERRANEAN II (V821)
November 2008
Mon 17th – Athens (from Piraeus), Greece
Tue 18th – Volos (for Meteora), Greece
Wed 19th – Dikili , Turkey
Thu 20th – Istanbul , Turkey
Fri 21st – Ephesus (from Kusadasi), Turkey
Sat 22nd – Cruising the Mediterranean Sea
Sun 23rd – Port Said , Egypt
Mon 24th – Alexandria ( Cairo ), Egypt
Tue 25th – Cruising the Mediterranean Sea
Wed 26th – Valetta , Malta
Thu 27th – Messina , Sicily , Italy
Fri 28th – Naples , Italy
Sat 29th – Rome, Italy

Official Press Release Cunard Cruises dated 28th May 2008.

Azamara Cruises set to Amaze in Asia

A popular song may have touted the allure of “one night in Bangkok,” but cruise enthusiasts who want more than one night in the region will delight in Azamara Cruises’ overnight-rich offerings for 2009-10. Azamara will offer a series of 14- to 18-night Southeast and Northeast Asian voyages and two 24-night repositioning cruises, each featuring two to six in-port overnight stays. Azamara also will offer guests the opportunity to spend seven nights in China on a cruisetour before or after their sailing. Azamara’s Asia bookings are open.

Azamara Quest, the 694-guest ship that underwent a $19-million makeover before its 2007 launch, will stay overnight in 10 ports during its Asia season: Bangkok, Thailand; Danang, Vietnam; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, Vietnam; Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Hong Kong, China; Mumbai, India; Shanghai, China; Singapore; and Tianjin, China. Azamara Quest also will make day visits to 11 other ports, bringing the season’s total ports to 21, in a total of 13 countries. Three ports will be new to the brand: Nagasaki, Japan; Phuket, Thailand; and Taipei, Taiwan.

Additional highlights of the season include:

• Cruises from three homeports: Hong Kong, Shanghai and Singapore.
• A special 18-night Christmas and New Year’s voyage from December 22, 2009, to January 9, 2010, which overnights in six different ports, including two nights in Bangkok.
• An alternating pattern of 14-night Southeast Asia sailings between Hong Kong and Singapore in January and February 2010; these feature a day call in Danang and three overnights on every voyage, plus additional overnights in Bangkok and Ha Long Bay on the northbound itinerary, and an additional day call at Sihanoukville, Cambodia and a three-day call at Bangkok on the southbound itinerary.
• A one-time Northeast Asia sailing from Hong Kong to Shanghai on March 6, featuring overnights in Hong kong, Shanghai and Beijing, as well as visits to Taipei and Nagasaki.
• The opportunity to experience Azamara Quest for 24 nights on two repositioning cruises between Athens, Greece, and Singapore, each featuring overnight stays in Dubai and Mumbai as well as a visit to Phuket.
• New dock locations in Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City and Ha Long Bay, bringing guests closer to the cities via docks that are inaccessible to larger ships.
• “Essence of Cambodia” – A three-day shore excursion in Sihanoukville featuring intensive visits to the famed Angkor Wat.
• “Cu Chi Tunnels” – A day visit to Ho Chi Minh City’s extensive underground network of tunnels that were used by Vietnamese soldiers to remain unseen by their enemies.
• “Shanghai Classic Tour” – An in-depth city tour featuring visits to the Jade Buddha Temple, the Bund (Shanghai’s most famous thoroughfare), the Yu Garden and Old Town.
• “Kyoto Experience” – A day tour to the former capital of Japan, featuring stops at shrines and temples preserved through World War II.
• “Morning Refresh in Lumpini Park” – An opportunity to join the locals in Bangkok for some early-morning Tai Chi in a popular park.
• “Asian Cooking Experience” – Multiple excursions offering firsthand instruction and experience in preparing highly intriguing cuisines such as those of Korea, Thailand and Vietnam.
Guests who wish to extend their Azamara experience in Asia can do so by adding a seven-night land-based cruisetour in China, either before or after their cruise.

The package includes the following:

• Three nights in Beijing, accompanied by tours of the Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, and the Forbidden City, as well as a Peking Duck dinner.
• Two nights in Xian, featuring visits to the Terracotta Warriors Museum and the Shaanxi Provincial Museum.
• One night in Guilin, including an outing to the Sound and Lights show and a cruise on the River Li.
• One night in Hong Kong, featuring a sightseeing tour.
• Deluxe hotel accommodations in every city.
• Complete accompaniment by a tour guide.
• All transfers and intra-tour flights.
• Daily breakfast and several other meals.

Travel enthusiasts are encouraged to visit Azamara Cruises website for more information.

Official Press Release Azamara Cruises dated 28th May 2008.

RCI Selects Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas as Names for Its Project Genesis Ships

An oasis is commonly defined as a fertile area in an arid region or a place of refuge, relief, or pleasant contrast. Today, Royal Caribbean International adds another use of the term, defining it as the official name for the cruise line’s newest and most awe-inspiring class of cruise ships, until now referred to by the code name “Project Genesis.”

The name Oasis of the Seas was selected from more than 91,000 entries in Royal Caribbean’s “Name that Ship” contest, which the cruise line launched on January 18 in partnership with USA TODAY. Entrants were invited to submit two names ending in “of the Seas” that best encapsulate the universe of experiences a Royal Caribbean cruise provides guests. The contest marks the first time members of the general public, outside of the cruise industry, have been given the opportunity to name a cruise ship.

The winning combination of names, Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas, was submitted by George Weiser, of Livonia, Michigan. Weiser’s well-chosen names scored the highest among all contest entries considered by a panel of judges, and earned him the honor of naming not only the world’s next largest and most innovative cruise ships, but the entire class of the new ships, the Oasis-class. Weiser is joined by Jennifer Conley, of Robertsville, Missouri, who suggested Mystique of the Seas and also Allure of the Seas. Conley is also a winner in the naming contest for earning the second-highest score.

“Our customers are remarkably passionate about Royal Caribbean,” said Adam Goldstein, President and CEO, Royal Caribbean International. “This naming contest has been a fantastic expression of their interest and commitment. We are thrilled to announce these two names and grateful to USA Today for partnering with us.”

The “Name that Ship” contest was judged by a panel of industry experts including Lauren Teton, founding partner of Name One!, which specializes in finding unique names for products and business entities; John Maxtone-Graham, maritime historian, lecturer and author of numerous books, including the latest, “Normandie: France’s Legendary Art Deco Ocean Liner”; and Albert Mehrabian, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus of Psychology at UCLA and author of more than 14 books, including “Baby Name Report Card: Beneficial and Harmful Baby Names.”

“Taking into account the remarkable sea-going destination Oasis of the Seas will be, the name selection evokes an appropriate feeling of verdant comfort and luxury,” said John Maxtone-Graham, maritime historian. “I was very pleased with the final selection and for being invited to take part in the contest.”

When launched in late 2009, Oasis of the Seas will be the largest and most revolutionary cruise ship in the world. An architectural marvel at sea, she will span 16 decks, encompass 220,000 gross registered tons, carry 5,400 guests, and feature 2,700 staterooms. The ship will homeport in Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In 2010, she will be joined by a sister ship, Allure of the Seas

Official Press release (abridged) Royal Caribbean International dated 23 May 2008.

P&O Cruises Announce Changes to Smoking Policy

P&O Cruises have announced a change to their smoking policy and each ship will have one dedicated internal public space for smoking.

They will still allow in cabins and balconies on Arcadia , Artemis, Aurora and Oriana, while smoking is not permitted in any cabins onboard Oceana or Ventura, but is allowed on the balconies.

Majestic America Line Increase Fuel Surcharge

Majestic America Line, one of the world’s premier river cruise lines and the largest river and coastal cruising company in America, will increase its fuel surcharge from $8.50 to $10.00 per person, per day for future bookings due to the continued escalation in fuel prices.
The surcharge applies to all currently published sailings through the 2008 season, for all new bookings, beginning May 19, 2008.
“We are disappointed that this adjustment is necessary, but we hope our guests understand the impact that soaring fuel prices are having on the cruise industry,” said Diane Moore, president, Windstar Cruises.

Abridged Press Release Majestic America Line Dated 13th May 2008.

Princess Cruises Announces Caribbean and Mexican Riviera Schedules 2009-10

Princess Cruises has announced a new season of cruises to the sun swept Caribbean and Mexican Riviera. These relaxing, seven- to 14-day voyages offer passengers the opportunity to experience these colorful ports filled with dramatic scenery, diverse cultures, white-sand beaches and ancient ruins, while enjoying the youngest fleet in the Caribbean and some of the largest and most amenity-filled vessels sailing the Mexican Riviera.

In the Caribbean, Princess will sail six ships on 13 itineraries with 129 departures visiting more than 25 ports in these fabled islands. Ruby Princess will take over the line’s 10-day Eastern and Southern Caribbean itineraries, offering some of the less-visited ports in the region. Emerald Princess sails on the line’s Eastern Caribbean itinerary and Crown Princess will feature the Western Caribbean with an enhanced itinerary now featuring the lovely island of Roatan, Honduras. Caribbean Princess continues to sail on alternating seven-day Southern Caribbean sailings from San Juan. Grand Princess returns with an extensive 14-day Caribbean Collection route and Sea Princess will again sail on 14-day voyages from Barbados.

On the Pacific side, Princess again returns to its “south of the border” cruising roots with two ships – Sapphire Princess sailing on the classic seven-day Mexican Riviera route from Los Angeles and Star Princess cruising on 10-day voyages from San Francisco.

“The Caribbean and Mexican Riviera both offer the delightful sense of fun and make for a wonderful warm weather escape,” said Jan Swartz, Princess senior vice president. “And passengers will also be able to enjoy an array of fantastic ships on these routes, including Caribbean Princess and Star Princess with brand new piazza-style atriums and a number of new features.”

Princess’ Caribbean and Mexican Riviera itineraries for 2009-10 include:

Caribbean

Emerald Princess – Emerald Princess sails to the Eastern Caribbean, with roundtrip cruises from Ft. Lauderdale on Sundays. The itinerary features calls in line’s own Princess Cays, St. Maarten, St. Thomas and Grand Turk. Emerald Princess offers 28 sailings between October 11, 2009 and May 2, 2010.

Crown Princess – Crown Princess takes over the line’s roundtrip seven-day sailings to the Western Caribbean from Ft. Lauderdale with an enhanced itinerary that now offers calls in Roatan. The ship will sail on 27 Saturday departures with stops at Grand Cayman, Roatan, Cozumel and Princess Cays. Crown Princess’ season will run from November 7, 2009 through May 8, 2010.

Caribbean Princess – Caribbean Princess sails from San Juan on two alternating seven-day itineraries. The Classic Southern Caribbean route features 14 sailings to the ports of St. Thomas, Tortola, Antigua, Barbados and St. Lucia, while 14 Southern Caribbean Explorer sailings travel to St. Thomas, Dominica, Grenada, Bonaire and Aruba. Cruises depart between November 1, 2009 and May 9, 2010. Caribbean Princess will also offer one eight-day Bermuda & Eastern Caribbean sailing from New York to San Juan calling at Bermuda, St. Kitts, Antigua and St. Thomas, departing October 24, 2009.

Ruby Princess – Ruby Princess offers a set of alternating 10-day sailings roundtrip from Ft. Lauderdale – one to the Southern Caribbean and the other to the Eastern Caribbean. The Southern Caribbean Medley itinerary, offered on 10 sailings, includes calls at Princess Cays, St. Thomas, Dominica, Grenada, Bonaire and Aruba. The Eastern Caribbean Voyager itinerary, featured on nine sailings, offers calls at Antigua, St. Lucia, Barbados, St. Kitts, St. Thomas and Princess Cays. Emerald Princess’ Caribbean season runs between October 25, 2009 and April 29, 2010.

Grand Princess – Grand Princess offers more time to explore the islands with a 14-day Caribbean Collection itinerary roundtrip from Ft. Lauderdale. The ship sails to Grand Turk, La Romana, St. Thomas, St. Kitts, St. Vincent, Barbados, Trinidad, Curacao and Aruba. Grand Princess offers nine departures between December 21, 2009 and April 23, 2010. The ship also offers a new 11-day Grand Southern Caribbean sailing on January 4, 2010, calling at Princess Cays, St. Thomas, Antigua, Barbados, Grenada, Bonaire and Aruba.

Sea Princess – Sea Princess will offer a series of alternating 14-day Caribbean voyages from Barbados. Seven sailings of the Grand Caribbean Islander route feature calls at St. Lucia, Trinidad, Grenada, Bonaire, Curacao, Montego Bay, Samana, Tortola, St. Maarten, Antigua and Dominica. The ship will also offer seven sailings on a Grand Caribbean Adventurer itinerary that features stops at St. Vincent, Grenada, Bonaire, Aruba, Grand Cayman, Montego Bay, Samana, Tortola, St. Kitts, Antigua and Dominica. To begin her season, Sea Princess offers a seven-day Southern Caribbean sailing from Ft. Lauderdale to Barbados featuring calls at Princess Cays, Tortola, St. Maarten, Antigua and St. Lucia. In spring the ship sails back to Ft. Lauderdale from Barbados with a six-day sailing to Grenada, Bonaire and Aruba. Sea Princess sails between October 10, 2009 and May 1, 2010.

Mexican Riviera

Sapphire Princess – Sapphire Princess will again set sail from the Port of Los Angeles on 32 departures to the sunny Mexican Riviera. This favorite seven-day roundtrip route takes in the prime ports of call of Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas. Sapphire Princess will depart on Saturdays between September 26, 2009 and May 1, 2010.
Star Princess – Star Princess will a offer a longer, 10-day roundrip Mexican Riviera voyage from San Francisco featuring calls at Acapulco, Zihuatanejo/Ixtapa, Puerto Vallarta and Cabo San Lucas. The ship will sail on two cruises on April 16 and 26, 2010.

Official Press release (abridged) Princess Cruises dated 13 May 2008.

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