Largest Princess Cruise Ship Ever Homeported
at the Port of Galveston Debuts for Inaugural Season of Western
Caribbean Voyages
3,560-Guest Regal Princess Offers 21
Voyages for Winter 2023 through Spring
2024
GALVESTON, Texas, Nov. 5, 2023
/PRNewswire/ -- Regal Princess arrived in Galveston today, marking the start of a
milestone cruise season as the largest Princess cruise ship ever
based in Texas. Carrying 3,560
guests, Regal Princess offers roundtrip voyages to the Western Caribbean through March 24 with an anticipated 75,000 cruisers
sailing aboard this Love Boat from this convenient, scenic
Texas homeport.
To celebrate the occasion, Princess Cruises Chief Commercial
Officer Terry Thornton, Regal
Princess Captain Aldo Traverso and
Celebrations Ambassador Jill Whelan
hosted a traditional maritime plaque exchange with Galveston
Wharves Board Vice Chairman Jeff
Patterson. A festive performance by Galveston's local Ball High School Drill Team
Tornettes and school mascot Tuffy kicked off the event.
"We first started sailing out of Galveston nearly 20 years ago. Princess loves
Texas and we know Texans enjoy the
convenience of having the Love Boat so close by offering a
hassle-free drive or convenient fly option to enjoy the beautiful
destinations in the Western
Caribbean," said Thornton. "As we celebrate the arrival of
Regal Princess, we extend our deep appreciation to the Port of
Galveston for their ongoing
partnership, and we're excited to welcome aboard the only premium
cruise experience from Galveston."
Regal Princess begins a series of 21 voyages from Galveston, ranging in length from seven- to
12-days, visiting popular destinations in the Western Caribbean and Mexico like Cozumel, Costa Maya and Roatan. Cruisers can
also choose special holiday sailings over Thanksgiving, Christmas
and New Year's. There is even a "Love and Romance Celebration"
themed cruise with Love Ambassador and bridal fashion icon
Randy Fenoli, departing Dec. 3. He will host special events, share his
personal success story, offer tips on how to choose the right
wedding dress and even debut the "Randy" cocktail.
"Princess Cruises is an iconic cruise line and we're delighted
to welcome guests from Regal Princess, the largest Love Boat to
ever sail from Galveston," said
Rodger Rees, Galveston Wharves port
director and CEO. "Regal Princess will visit beautiful ports
throughout the western Caribbean
while expanding the array of attractive and enticing cruise
vacation choices from Galveston,
America's fourth most popular homeport."
The 142,229-ton Regal Princess boasts 19 decks and features
ocean views from more than 1,400 stateroom balconies. Guests can
stroll on the SeaWalk, a glass-floor walkway extending 28 feet
beyond the edge of the ship, take an inviting dip in top-deck pools
and hot tubs and relax in the Sanctuary retreat reserved for
adults. From the cruise line's delicious array of dining options,
mesmerizing entertainment and welcoming MedallionClass service,
Regal Princess offers something for everyone.
To mark the 20th anniversary of when Princess first
started sailing out of Galveston
and the 10th anniversary of the debut of Regal Princess,
the ship will return for another series of Western Caribbean cruises for the 2024-2025
season. Cruises are on sale now.
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.
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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