REG-Carnival PLC: Princess Cruises Reveals UK ‘Summer Seacations’

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19/03/2021 09:15

Princess Cruises Reveals Details of All-Inclusive UK   

‘Summer Seacations’ on MedallionClass® Ships 

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND (March 19, 2021) -  Princess Cruises has revealed
details of its series of short breaks and week-long cruises
aboard MedallionClass ships, Regal Princess and Sky Princess, scheduled to
sail from Southampton around the UK coast from late
summer. The all-inclusive ‘Summer Seacations’ will go on sale
on Wednesday, March 24 at 8 a.m. 

Regal Princess will offer 14 UK voyages running from July 31 through to
September 23, 2021. Sky Princess will offer eight UK
cruises, running from August 30 through to September 28, 2021.   

Regal Princess and Sky Princess will offer scenic cruises and voyages with
stops in UK ports-of-call including Liverpool, Belfast and Greenock, with
itineraries ranging from three to seven nights. 

Guests on Regal Princess and Sky Princess will be able to enjoy ‘Truly
Touchless’ experiences and personalised services through the cruise
line’s MedallionClass Experience that supports new health protocols. 

The cruise line’s award-winning OceanMedallion(TM) wearable device
replaces the traditional cruise card and pairs with embedded IoT (“Internet
of things”) -driven innovative technology to significantly expand touch-free
options and personalisation on board Princess MedallionClass ships
including:
* touchless embarkation and disembarkation  
* keyless stateroom entry  
* completely contactless commerce  
* simplified safety training 
* on-demand food, beverages and retail items delivered anywhere on board 
* guest service requests via mobile device chat 
* location-based gaming and wagering 
* entertainment content via smart devices 
MedallionClass ships also offer unprecedented connectivity that
is fast, reliable and unlimited through MedallionNet™ - hailed as the
best Wi-Fi at sea. With a wireless access point in every stateroom,
guests can stream favourite movies, shows, games and music; connect to
favourite social media sites; and video chat from anywhere on the ship. 

These Summer Seacations will feature many of the signature onboard
experiences enjoyed on a Princess holiday. All world-class dining venues
will be open including the speciality restaurants, where guests can dine at
Princess favourites Crown Grill Steakhouse and Sabatini's Italian
Trattoria, as well as newer additions to the fleet such as Sky Princess’
Bistro Sur La Mer speciality created with Three Michelin star chef Emmanuel
Renaut. 

A variety of entertainment will be on offer
including award-winning production shows in the Princess Theatre, Movies
Under the Stars, celebrity guest speakers and live musical performances, such
as the resident trio in our signature live jazz venue, Take Five. Relaxation
and leisure facilities such as fitness classes, swimming pools and spa
treatments will also be available. 

Tony Roberts, Princess Cruises vice president UK and Europe, said, “We
share in our guests’ excitement today as we unveil the details for our new
Summer Seacations. With Princess Cruises, the ship is also the destination.
Guests can make the most of our multiple dining options, order food and
drink poolside, using the MedallionClass app, that can be delivered to
you, and enjoy fantastic entertainment both day and night. 

“These resort-style seacations offer the perfect opportunity to relax and
enjoy some time off. We believe that these cruises will appeal to both our
loyal guests who are eager to get back onboard our
beautiful MedallionClass ships and holidaymakers looking to experience
Princess for the first time. 

“While international travel remains uncertain, these new cruises mean that
UK residents can take a well-deserved holiday around the UK. We are also
delighted that our new cruises will offer the choice between scenic voyages
and port-of-call itineraries where guests can visit the historic UK cities of
Liverpool, Belfast and Glasgow.”  

All guests will have the opportunity to make their cruise all-inclusive by
selecting the Princess Plus fare, which includes the line’s premium drinks
package, unlimited MedallionNet Wi-Fi and gratuities for £30 per person per
day.  

All-inclusive fares for a balcony stateroom start from £539pp for a
three-night scenic voyage; £599pp for a four-night cruise with up to one
port; and £999pp for a seven-night cruise with up to three
ports-of-call. Guests can book with a £50 deposit if booked before May 3,
2021. 

Bookings made by April 30, 2021 will be covered by Princess Cruises ‘Book
with Confidence’ policy, meaning guests can cancel up to 30 days prior to
sailing and receive cancellation fees back as a Future Cruise Credit. 

Given the advanced progress of the UK vaccination programme, and strong
expressed preference on the part of guests for this limited series of UK
coastal cruises, these sailings on Regal Princess and Sky Princess will be for
UK resident COVID-19 vaccinated* guests only. 

All guests and crew will be required to follow enhanced health and
well-being measures to protect everyone onboard on these cruises. These have
been developed with guidance from our global medical and public health experts
and scientists and in close coordination with UK government agencies. These
protocols include enhanced sanitisation measures, appropriate
social distancing and the wearing of masks in certain areas of the ship.
Crew will also undergo a strict testing and quarantine regime as well as
regular testing during their time on board. Our protocols are subject to
change, as we will continue to work with our experts and with government
bodies to ensure all of our practices evolve in line with latest advice,
with our primary focus always being to protect the health and wellbeing of our
crew, guests and the communities we visit. Travel insurance will also be
mandatory for all guests.** 

The cruises will go on sale on Wednesday March 24, 2021 at 08:00am and
can be booked through a professional travel agent, by calling 0344 338 8663
or by visiting princess.com (http://www.princess.com/). Available to UK
resident COVID-19 vaccinated* guests only.

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Notes to Editors 

*Vaccine policy 

Given the advanced progress of the UK vaccination programme and strong
expressed preference on the part of our guests for this limited series of UK
coastal cruises, these UK sailings on Regal Princess and Sky
Princess (running from July 31 through to September 28) will be for
UK resident, COVID-19 vaccinated guests only.  

For these cruises the definition of “vaccinated” is a minimum of seven
days following the second dose of the currently approved COVID-19 vaccines
being administered. Proof of vaccination and the dates given will
be required (approved forms of evidence will be confirmed closer to time of
departure) and this will be required to be shown at the terminal prior to
boarding. Failure to provide this evidence will result in denial of boarding.
There is no age restriction on this series of UK coastal cruises but all
guests of all ages must meet the requirements of the COVID-19 vaccination
policy. 

All other Princess Cruises holidays currently on sale do not require guests
to be vaccinated.   

**Travel insurance 

As part of our booking conditions, it is mandatory for all UK guests to
have suitable travel insurance cover in order to cruise with us. Travel
insurance ensures that our guests can relax and enjoy their holiday with peace
of mind that they are covered for most eventualities. This includes unforeseen
incidents before their holiday, while travelling or while they are away.
Typically, travel insurance covers cancellation of your holiday, stolen
belongings and medical treatment. Insurance documents will be checked at the
terminal and boarding will be denied, at guests’ own expense, for anyone
without appropriate cover. We have partnered with Holiday Extras to offer
cruise-specific cover for our holidays. When travelling with us, insurance
must include medical and repatriation cover of £2 million minimum that
includes cover for emergency evacuations and medical expenses related to
Covid-19. To find out more, visit www.holidayextras.com/princess or
phone 0800 093 3070 and quote PRIHX. 

About Princess Cruises 

One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is the world’s
leading international premium cruise line and tour company operating a fleet
of 14 modern cruise ships, carrying two million guests each year to 380
destinations around the globe, including 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.
A team of professional destination experts have curated 170 itineraries,
ranging in length from three to 111 days and Princess Cruises is continuously
recognised as “Best Cruise Line for Itineraries.” In 2017 Princess
Cruises, with parent company Carnival Corporation, introduced MedallionClass
Holidays enabled by the OceanMedallion, the holiday industry’s most
advanced wearable device, provided free to each guest sailing on a
MedallionClassship. The award-winning innovation offers the fastest way to
an effortless personalised holiday giving guests more time to do the things
they love most. The company is part of Carnival Corporation
& PLC (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE:CUK). 

Princess Cruises is currently enhancing health and safety protocols with input
from global health leaders in light of COVID-19 and assessing how they may
impact future itineraries. Actual offerings may vary from what is displayed in
marketing materials. Click on the following links to stay updated on current
Travel Advisories  (https://www.princess.com/news/notices_and_advisories/)
 and Health & Safety protocols.
(https://www.princess.com/plan/cruise-with-confidence/cruise-health/covid-19-guest-protocols/)

Media Relations contact: Charlotte
Humphrey, charlotte.humphrey@princesscruises.co.uk  / +44 (0) 7917 970
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