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After
a banner year introducing enthusiastic cruisers to the new Sun Princess, the
next-level Love Boat named Condé Nast Traveler's Mega Ship of the
Year, Princess Cruises continues to sail off with top honors from some of the
most respected travel industry organizations worldwide.
Acclaimed
for incredible ships, itineraries, dining, travel advisor programs and of
course, romance, Princess promises an unforgettable onboard experience and
wanderlust destinations to fall in love with.
Here's
an overview of some of the key honors and recognitions Princess Cruises
received:
Travel
Weekly Readers' Choice Awards
For
an unprecedented 21st consecutive year, Princess Cruises was crowned Best
Cruise Line in Alaska, cementing its legacy as the ultimate choice for
travelers seeking the breathtaking wonders of the Last Frontier. With exclusive
access to Glacier Bay National Park, immersive shore excursions, and
unparalleled onboard experiences tailored to Alaska's rugged beauty,
Princess Cruises is the reigning champion of Alaskan voyages.
Here
are all the accolades Travel Weekly recognized Princess Cruises for:
·
Best Cruise Line in Alaska
·
Best Shipboard Tech
·
Best Travel Advisor Educational
Program (Princess Academy)
·
Best Advisor Loyalty Program
World
Cruise Awards
The
fourth annual World Cruise Awards are voted on by cruise professionals, media
and consumers worldwide. This year Princess sailed off with two impressive
awards:
·
World's Best Cruise Ship for Dining
2024: Sun Princess
·
World's Best Cruise Ship
for Gambling 2024: Enchanted Princess
Travel
Weekly Magellan Awards
Selected
from a record number of entries from across the U.S. and around the world,
Travel Weekly Magellan Awards represent the best in the travel industry and
salute the outstanding travel professionals behind it all. Princess received
five top Gold Awards and two Silver Award honors:
Overall
Premium Ship: Sun Princess (Gold)
·
Premium Ship Entertainment: Spellbound
by Magic Castle (Gold)
·
Premium Ship Itinerary: Total Eclipse
Sky Princess Voyage (Gold)
·
Marketing Promotional Video:
Experience the Incredible Sun Princess (Gold)
·
Cruise Marketing - Educational
Program: Princess Partners (Gold)
·
Cruise-Overall-Cuisine: Sun Princess,
the Greatest Foodie Destination at Sea (Silver)
·
Cruise Marketing-Webinar: Connect with
Princess Webinars (Silver)
Cruise
Critic "Best in Cruise" Awards
Princess
Cruises has been awarded the "Best Ship for Romance" in the 16th annual
Cruise Critic Best in Cruise Awards, a program from the world's leading cruise
reviews site, and its online cruise community, based on reviews submitted to
Cruise Critic by travelers themselves.
Travvy
Awards
At
the 10th annual Travvy Awards, Princess received two gold awards,
recognizing the highest standards of excellence in the travel industry,
including:
·
Best Cruise Line – Alaska
·
Best Cruise Line – Australia, New
Zealand and South Pacific
Newsweek
Readers' Choice Awards
Sun
Princess and Diamond Princess were both winners in this year's Newsweek
Reader's Choice Awards contest for Best Cruise Ship Casino.
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.
Image
Credit: © Princess Cruises
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