2006 EUROPE PROGRAM SUMMARY
Three of Princess’ spectacular Grand-Class ships will journey through the waters of Europe in 2006.
Together with Sea Princess, these four ships will offer even more destination choices. With the largest deployment ever in Europe, featuring 61 departures, 25 itineraries, and 93 ports of call, Princess will lead the market by providing a greater variety of ships, destinations and itineraries. Golden Princess will offer an extended season with a choice of itineraries highlighting the Greek Isles, Egypt and a 14-day European Explorer itinerary in addition to her traditional British Isles and Western Europe cruises. Grand Princess will continue with the popular Grand Mediterranean itinerary as well as a series of Greek Isles sailings. Star Princess returns to the Baltic with two different 10-day Scandinavia/Russia itineraries, both sailing roundtrip from Copenhagen. Rounding out our offerings, Sea Princess will sail to the Mediterranean, North Cape, Iceland, Norway and British Isles.
Princess has more than 1,900 balconies across the four ships – the most of any fleet in Europe.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Grand Med and more of the Greek Isles – Grand Princess increases its presence in the Mediterranean, offering nine 12-day Grand Mediterranean sailings in 2006. In addition, Grand Princess along with Golden Princess extend the season of Greek Isles by offering a total of twelve Greek Isles and Greek Isles/Mediterranean departures featuring Athens, Naples/Capri, Santorini and Kusadasi on every cruise.
Extensive Golden Princess itineraries – Golden Princess will offer many exciting itineraries in Europe. Her program includes a sailing to Egypt and the Aegean roundtrip from Rome, featuring Port Said for an optional overnight excursion to the Great Pyramids of Giza and Cairo.
Golden will also sail from Southampton on 10-day itineraries to the British Isles, European Capitals and Western Europe, and offer the European Explorer itinerary, visiting eight countries in just 14 days between Southampton and Rome!
Star Princess returns to the Baltic – Star Princess returns with Classic 10-day Scandinavia/Russia voyages calling in either Oslo or Berlin. Both itineraries feature two full days and an evening in St. Petersburg (roundtrip from Copenhagen).
Sea Princess from Southampton – Sea Princess will sail throughout Europe with a wide variety of itineraries. Her lineup in 2006 includes five Mediterranean sailings along with the British Isles, North Cape/Norwegian Fjords and Iceland/Norway/British Isles itineraries. She will also offer the shorter 7-day Iberia and Scandinavia cruises.
Come Sail Away!!
-Steve
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