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"Princess truly delivers a holiday
spectacular, creating a warm atmosphere that feels like the perfect home away
from home for our guests to simply relax and take in all of the distinctive
moments of the season, without the stress of entertaining," said Sami
Kohen, vice president of food and beverage, Princess Cruises. "From new
specialty cocktails or warm cocoa to holiday favorite movies and even a tree
lighting ceremony with falling snow, it's easy to get into the holiday spirit
at sea with Princess."
Eat, Drink and Be Merry!
Guests looking for some holiday cheer with a
special cocktail have several festive options to choose from to toast to their
memories of the past year, while looking towards a new one. Princess bartenders
are stirring up several new drinks, including:
·
Autumn
Elixir: Grey Goose, St Germain, orange Juice, apple Juice and sugar syrup,
garnished with pomegranate and thyme
·
Charm with
Pecan: Zacapa rum, Crème de cacao dark, Kahlua and cream, garnished with
crushed pecan and star anise
·
Pumpkin
Spice Martini: Elyx vodka, Bacardi spiced rum, pumpkin puree, sugar syrup
and pumpkin spice syrup, garnished with graham cracker around the rim and
cinnamon powder
·
The Jingle: Grey
Goose White Peach and Rosemary Vodka, Kahlua, pomegranate syrup, fresh lemon
juice, cranberry juice and ginger beer, garnished with cranberries and
marshmallows
In addition, the new "I Love this
Martini" menu, crafted in partnership with Diageo and Filthy® Premium
Mixers & Garnishes, is now available across the fleet. The menu features
all-time favorites, plus new twists like the Black Cherry Espresso Martini,
made with Ketel One Vodka, Bailey's Irish Cream Liqueur, Filthy® Black Cherry
Syrup, and topped with Filthy® Black Cherries.
Princess has also announced a new partnership
with The Macklowe Whiskey, the first luxury American single malt whiskey
from creator Julie Macklowe and will feature the premium spirit on
menus in time for holiday sailings. Using The Macklowe Kentucky Edition, Gold
Bottle, delicious drinks will be shaken, stirred, poured, neat and garnished to
perfection, in Gold Fashioned style.
A host of gourmet dining options and traditional
go-to's will be served up again this season with Princess' signature Culinary
Collection of Holiday Menus, created by world-renowned Chef Rudi Sodamin leading
the Princess culinary arts team. Menu items include a five-course Thanksgiving
feast, the meaningful and fun foods of Hanukkah, delectable Christmas dishes
from the traditions around the world, and conclude with a sparkling New Year's
Gala menu.
Festive Sprinkles of Joy
From evergreens adorning the decks to sparkling
Christmas trees in the Piazzas, guests are treated to a host of holiday
festivities including:
·
Holiday
Wishes Variety Show
·
Hannukah
Services and Menorah Lighting
·
Ugly
Holiday Sweater Competition
·
Lighting of
the Lights Ceremony to turn on the tree lights and start the snow falling
machines complete with hot chocolate, mulled wine and eggnog
·
Family
Gingerbread House Making Competition, judged by the Executive Chef, Pastry
Chef, Captain and Entertainment Director
·
Holiday
Family Movie Nights, featuring favorites like "Elf," "A
Christmas Story" and "The Grinch"
·
Holiday
Caroling in the Piazza
·
Santa's
Arrival and Gift Giving
·
Pajama
Breakfast with Stanley
·
Twas the
Night Before Christmas Reading, where kids are encouraged to wear their
PJs and enjoy hot chocolate
·
Interdenominational
Church Services, led by guest volunteers or onboard teammates
Countdown to 2024 … 10, 9, 8 …!
After a Gala Dinner in the main dining rooms,
guests sailing over New Year's will ring in 2024 with a festive countdown party
in the Piazza, complete with a Champagne toast! A posh "Dom Perignon
Lounge" vibe takes over the Wheelhouse Bar for revelers looking to sing,
dance and enjoy a chic celebration.
Holiday cruises are still available, starting as
low as $548 per person:
·
December 1:
15-Day Southeast Asia & Japan (Tokyo to Singapore) on
Diamond Princess
·
December 4:
15-Day Hawaiian Islands on Discovery Princess
·
December 10:
7-Day Western Caribbean with Mexico on Regal Princess
·
December 10:
7-Day Eastern Caribbean with Puerto Rico on Caribbean Princess
·
December 17:
10-Day Eastern Caribbean with Tortola Holiday on Caribbean Princess
·
December 20:
10-Day Panama Canal with Costa Rica & Caribbean Holiday on Ruby
Princess
·
December 22:
16-Day Hawaiian Islands Holiday on Crown Princess
·
December 23:
7-Day Western Caribbean with Mexico Holiday on Sky Princess
Cruisers wishing to book a holiday voyage are
encouraged to contact a professional travel advisor, call 1-800-Princess
(1-800-774-6237) or visit www.princess.com.
Image
Credit: © Princess Cruises
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