Like her sister ship the Coral Princess, the new Island Princess features an innovative power generation technology – a gas turbine/diesel engine combination, with the gas turbines placed in the ship's funnel. This configuration is not only environmentally advantageous but also frees up a great deal of space inside the ship for an even greater array and variety of passenger facilities. These include three show lounges, two main dining rooms, Italian- and New Orleans-style specialty restaurants, a wedding chapel, a nine-hole golf putting course, and a cigar lounge with its own humidor. Nearly 90 percent of the ship's cabins are outside, and most of these feature their own private balcony--a Princess hallmark. Specially engineered to go through the Panama Canal, the ship debuts with a 14-day Panama Canal itinerary before embarking on a series of 7-day Alaska cruises from June to September and 10-nt Panama Canal sailings from October through April.
Modestly affluent first-timers, frequent cruisers who want easy-paced travel, are not demanding, prefer an even balance between sea and land time, and who understand that the Love Boat was only a television show.
Activities
If you're looking for that ideal cruising experience that you've been dreaming of, Princess' Island Princess would be the perfect ship for you. Let your hair down, kick of your shoes, and unleash your inner child. Make this much needed vacation as adventurous as possible. You're guaranteed to have the most optimum affair of a lifetime.
* Daily scheduled activities organized by cruise staff
* Shopping galleria with dutyfree shop, drug store, jewelry shop, Princess logo items
* Destination & shopping lectures and shore excursions
* Full service Lotus Spa with oceanview massage & aromatherapy rooms, beauty salon
* Fully equipped oceanview gymnasium with "Cruisercise" health & fitness program and health juice bar
* Acres of open and protected decks for swimming, sunning and viewing
* Wraparound promenade deck for walk-a-mile
* 3 swimming pools on 3 different decks, including one covered by retractable dome for all weather swimming
* 5 Whirlpool Spas to soak your cares away
* Deck sports include shuffleboard, basketball court, paddle tennis and ping-pong
* Princess Links computerized golf center with mini golf course and virtual reality courses for the golf enthusiast
* Princess Fine Art Gallery displaying masterpieces and offers art auctions
* Photo Gallery & Photo Shop with film and developing
* The Fun Zone Children's Center
Dining
If you believe that you're able to handle the delectable flavor and aroma of the cuisines that you have yet to encounter, please come aboard the Island Princess and become overwhelmed with glee. What you're preparing to devour has yet to become accurately explain in words. Also, you're in the mood for a late night snack, fret not our room service accommodates 24hours daily.
* Two main dining rooms serving sit-down breakfast, lunch and dinner
* Sabatini's Trattoria for Italian meals of pizza, pasta and tiramasu
* The Bayou Cafe is the first New Orleans-style restaurant at sea
* La Patisserie serves freshly made pastries and specialty coffees
* Princess Pizza serves up freshly baked slices
* Horizon Court offers 24-hour breakfast & lunch buffets and sit-down, casual dinners
* Pool-side Grill serves burgers and bites outdoors overlooking the pool
* The Rat Pack Bar serving special wines, martinis and caviar on ice
* 2 poolside bars serve cocktails and refreshing drinks
* Ice cream bar for sundaes & sweet creations
* Daily afternoon tea
* Complimentary 24-hour room service with hot & cold entrees
Entertainment
While the younger cruiser are fast asleep, the adult cruisers are enjoying their late night entertainment options. After a long day of spectacular activities and mind blowing cuisines, you're probably in the mood to unwind and enjoy a bit of thrill-seeking fun. It doesn't matter if you're plans are to test your luck at a hand of blackjack or soak in the atmosphere in the lounge of your choice, you'll find exactly what you're looking for.
* Princess Theater, Universal Lounge and the Explorer's Lounge are 3 main show rooms featuring top-notch entertainment, Vegas-style revues and cabaret performances
* The London-themed Casino has slots, blackjack, craps, roulette, Caribbean stud poker and all popular table games
* Princess Plaza atrium with comfy chairs, live music and inviting bar, the perfect spot for meeting friends and people watching
* Relax amidst nautical memorabilia and cocktails in the Wheelhouse Bar
* Churchill Lounge is Princess' first cigar bar at sea
Gratuities
A service charge, with the amount depending on which room the passenger is staying in, is added to the shipboard account on a “per-person, per-day” basis. Princess Cruises automatically adds $10.50 per day to each passenger's account to cover hotel and dining service. For guests in suites or mini-suites will be charged $11 per day. The amount goes for children as well as adults.A 15% charge is also added for bar and wine accounts.
Note: Gratuity Policies are subject to change. Updated June 21, 2010
Dress
Princess cruises recommend stylish, casual sports wear for during the day. For dining, Princess designates dress codes as either “Smart casual” or formal.
Note: Dress Codes are subject to change. Updated June 21, 2010
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