Princess Cruises guests got a first look at the cruise line’s newest MedallionClass ship, Enchanted Princess, as the vessel embarked on her inaugural cruise season yesterday (Nov. 10) from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
The 145,000-ton, 3,660-guest ship represents an evolution and elevation of the design platform consistent across her sister ships – Royal Princess (2013), Regal Princess (2014), Majestic Princess (2017) and Sky Princess (2019) – featuring beautifully designed interiors, elegantly appointed accommodations, world-class entertainment, gourmet dining and craft cocktails, extensive alfresco dining areas, and expansive views from the cruise line’s largest balconies, a feature of the new Sky Suites.
Travel counsellors will also be able to tune into a special naming ceremony celebration, which will be broadcast on Monday, Dec. 13, on Princess.com, Princess Cruises’ Facebook page, and YouTube channels with more details to follow.
Princess Cruises president John Padgett called the introduction of the ship a significant milestone, noting that it’s the seventh Princess ship to enter service since the global pause.
Notable features and entertainment offerings found onboard Enchanted Princess include:
• Sky Suites – First introduced on Sky Princess (2019), the new luxury Sky Suites offer inclusive amenities, attentive service and a dedicated Suite Experience Manager, luxurious accommodations for up to five guests and a 90-sq.-m. balcony featuring 270-degree views from the cruise line’s largest balcony at sea.
• 25 Bars & Restaurants – With the most al fresco dining options of any Princess ship, Enchanted Princess features Bistro Sur La Mer by Three Michelin Star Chef Emmanuel Renaut, Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria with its own Pasta Room, Crown Grill Steakhouse and Bar, Crooners, Chef’s Table Lumiere, Gigi’s Pizzeria, The Salty Dog Gastropub, Gelato, three beautifully appointed Main Dining Rooms and more.
• Aquatic Relaxation – In addition to multiple hot tubs, Enchanted boasts two deep-tank pools, adjacent to the top-deck bar. At the ship’s aft end, the infinity-style Wakeview pool and bar offer spectacular views of the horizon, while the Retreat Pool offers a quiet oasis.
• Original Production Shows – First debuted onboard Sky Princess to rave reviews, Enchanted Princess showcases Rock Opera, featuring incredible costumes inspired by glamorous avant garde fashion with a musical soundtrack spanning classic rock, opera, and musical theater. In addition, 5-SKIES with its technologically enhanced production features a virtual gaming world, spectacular digital effects and acrobatics, intricate sets, and contemporary music for one of the cruise line’s most visually advanced shows ever.
• Take Five – First debuted on Sky Princess, Take Five showcases vintage footage, iconic imagery and intimate conversations that transport you to the heart of the jazz era. Guests can enjoy nightly live jazz while sipping cocktail favorites from Master Mixologist Rob Floyd and specialty gin cocktails crafted exclusively for Take Five.
• Enchanted Princess also offers signature Princess venues and amenities including the Piazza, Lotus Spa, The Sanctuary, Movies Under the Stars, Princess Live! Café, Good Spirits at Sea Bar, Vegas-Style Casino, The Shops of Princess, Camp Discovery Youth & Teen Center and Discovery at SEA™ programs.
As with all ships in the Princess fleet, Enchanted Princess will provide guests with Medallion, a quarter-sized, wearable device that enables everything from expedited contactless boarding to locating loved ones anywhere on the ship, as well as enhanced service like having whatever guests need, delivered directly to them, wherever they are on the ship.
In addition, guests can take advantage of MedallionNet enhanced WiFi at sea.