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Crown Princess
20 Night Venetian Passage
Venice to Galveston

Ship: Crown Princess
Cruise Line: Princess Cruises
Departures:  02 December 2012
Duration: 20 Nights
Ports: Venice, Rome, Civitavecchia, Florence, Pisa, Livorno, Cannes, Monte Carlo, Barcelona, Lisbon, Azores, Ponta Delgada, Fort Lauderdale, Galveston
Airport gateway (Arrival) : Venice
Airport gateway (Departure) : Galveston

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Ports

Venice

Breathe in the romance and Italian exuberance of this spellbinding city. Explore its mysterious and watery streets. Take a gondola ride to truly appreciate the atmosphere and architecture of the city. Sip a cappuccino in St. Mark’s Square or ride across the lagoon to the islands of Murano and Burano. From the Gothic arches of the Doges Palace to the intricate façade of St. Marks Cathedral, a day in Venice is bound to enchant you.

Country - Italy
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 8kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Piazza San Marco, The Grand Canal, Murano and Burano

Rome

Civitavecchia is the closest port to the Eternal city, Rome. Rome has been the focal point for many of the world's greatest artists, architects, rulers and philosophers. See Michelangelo’s masterly ceiling, the famous Swiss Guards in the Vatican and the Imperial splendours of the Colosseum. Climb the Spanish steps. And don’t forget to throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain to guarantee your return to this sublime city.

Country - Italy
Distance from port to City - 70kms
Distance from port to Airport - 100kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Vatican City, The Colluseum, Trevi Fountain

Civitavecchia

Civitavecchia is the closest port to Rome. It serves mostly as a gateway, however there are still a few points of interest in this seaside town. Most notably the Fort of Michelangelo, built in the 1500s as a major defence post. Also of interest are the ancient ruins of the Baths of Traiano, a complex of Roman Baths once used for their therapeutic benefits.


Country - Italy
Distance from port to City - 70kms
Distance from port to Airport - 100kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Fort of Michelangelo, Baths of Traiano

Livorno

The lovely seaport of Livorno serves as a gateway to the opulence and artistry of Florence and the quiet intimacy and history of Pisa. Florence, the jewel of the Renaissance, symbolizes the wealth and power of Italy's golden age more than any other city in Italy.

Country - Italy
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 33kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Ponte Vecchio, Uffizi Gallery, Leaning Tower of Pisa

Cannes

Thanks to its international film festival, Cannes is known throughout the world. Indeed to many people it is the festival that makes Cannes synonymous with glitz and glamour.

Country - France
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 6kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Cannes International Film Festival, La Croisette, Monte Carlo

Monte Carlo

The fairy-tale kingdom of Monte Carlo glitters with opulence and jet-set glamour, and the action centers around its famed casinos. Inside, under gilt-edged ceilings and ornate frescoes, fortunes are made or lost. Elsewhere in Monaco are the Prince’s Palace, from which the Grimaldi dynasty has ruled since 1297; the Cathedral where Grace Kelly married Prince Rainier; and the Rock of Monaco, where gardens cascade to the sea.

Country - Monaco
Distance from port to City -
Distance to Airport -
Currency - Euro Dollar (EUR)

Places of Interest
 

Barcelona

Explore Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, and you’ll discover the ornately wrought works of Antonio Gaudi. A local architect, whose works culminate in the surrealistic spires of the yet to be finished Sagrada Familia. Take a stroll down the colourful Ramblas. Explore the Gothic Quarter. Ride a cable car to the summit of Montjuic. Or sample local wines and authentic tapas as you watch the hustle and bustle of daily life pass you by.

Country - Spain
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 12kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Las Ramblas, La Safrada Familia, Museo Picasso

Lisbon

With over twenty centuries of history, this beautiful city boasts tile covered building façades and narrow Medieval streets, most of which still remain today. The port's strategic location brought about Portugal's great wave of exploration during the 15th century. Trade routes from the east brought rich and varied spices, textiles and foreign influences.

Country - Portugal
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 8kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
St Jorge Castle, Praca do Comercio, Gulbenkian Museum

Ponta Delgada

You'll be astonished to see, in the depths of the huge crater at the center of the island, two lakes--one emerald green, the other sky-blue. More astonishments: a cluster of hot springs bubbling in the mist.

Country - The Azores (Portugal)
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 2kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Sete Cidades Crater Lake

Fort Lauderdale

Originally a fort built by the U.S. Army in 1838, during the Second Seminole War, Ft. Lauderdale has little left of its warlike past. Instead the city welcomes visitors with broad beaches and an easy pace of life, plus convenient air and water connections that make the city a perfect place to begin or end a cruise.

Country - USA
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 5kms
Currency - US Dollar (USD)

Places of Interest
Fort Lauderdale Beach, Old Town, Las Olas Blvd

Galveston

From soft sandy beaches to famous 19th century architecture, experience a taste of Texas history in a Victorian setting. Galveston Island is Texas' top historic resort destination, offering 32 miles of beaches, fine hotel accommodations, superb restaurants, shopping, art galleries, a championship golf course and more.

Country - USA
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 100kms
Currency - US Dollars (USD)

Places of Interest
Houston, Moody Gardens, Strand District, Victorian Architecture

 

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Princess Cruises

Princess Cruises

About Princess Cruises

From its modest beginnings in 1965 with a single ship cruising to Mexico, Princess has grown to become one of the premiere cruise lines in the world. Today, its fleet carries more than a million passengers each year to more worldwide destinations than any other major line.

The most recognized cruise line in the world was catapulted to stardom in 1977 when Pacific Princess was cast in a starring role on a new television show called The Love Boat. The weekly series, which introduced millions of viewers to the still-new concept of a sea-going vacation, was an instant hit and both the company name and its "seawitch" logo have remained synonymous with cruising ever since.

Princess' modern fleet has grown considerably in recent years to include Caribbean Princess (2004), Coral Princess (2003), Crown Princess (2005) Dawn Princess (1997), Diamond Princess (2004), Emerald Princess (2007), Island Princess (2003), Pacific Princess (1999), Royal Princess (2001), Golden Princess (2001), Grand Princess (1998), Sapphire Princess (2004),Sea Princess (2007), Star Princess (2002), Sun Princess (1995) and Ocean Princess (1999).

Personal Choice Cruising®
Building on past success, Princess is continually evolving to meet the needs of the today's vacationer. In the mid-1990s the company pioneered the concept of putting passengers in control of their own cruise experience with the introduction of its Sun-class ships. These revolutionary vessels gave passengers the freedom to choose from a wide range of flexible onboard facilities, amenities and services in order to create a personal vacation experience that takes the regimentation out of the cruise experience and suits each passenger's own needs and preferences.

Today, the line's signature emphasis on Personal Choice Cruising is apparent across the fleet, with each vessel offering its own unique version on a host of multiple dining options and locations; flexible and varied entertainment selections; renowned customer service; and a full complement of onboard activities including a variety of ScholarShip@Sea® enrichment classes featuring computer training, ceramics, culinary arts, finance and photography. Often copied but never duplicated, the Princess concept of cruise vacation customization has since been adopted as the touchstone of new ship design for the entire cruise industry.

Affordable Luxury and an Abundance of Balconies
In addition to incorporating a wide range of choices, vessels in the Princess fleet are specifically designed to provide the ultimate in affordable luxury, with an emphasis on "big ship choice with small ship feel." No matter the size of the ship, public spaces are designed to feel intimate and are decorated in a contemporary style, allowing passengers to enjoy themselves in an informal, relaxed onboard atmosphere that mirrors today's lifestyles. The company has also long been the leader in building ships specifically designed to accommodate an extensive number of the most sought-after shipboard luxury -- the private balcony. In the mid-1980s Princess pioneered the concept of the affordable veranda, once an exclusive feature incorporated in only the most expensive suites. Today, Princess' fleet offers one of the highest percentages of balcony cabins in the industry, across all cabin categories. The physical design and décor of the ships, coupled with Princess' hallmark service excellence, creates an onboard atmosphere of relaxed luxury in which passengers can enjoy their perfect vacation experience.

Worldwide Destinations
Princess' philosophy of choice is also reflected in its sailing schedule. Offering voyages to more worldwide cruise destinations than any other major line, Princess has more than 150 itineraries ranging from seven to 72 days. The line sails to all seven continents and calls at nearly 260 ports around the world. Princess passengers can enhance their cruise experience through the Adventures Ashore program featuring more than 1,500 in-port excursions worldwide, and the company's expanding cruisetour offerings enable passengers to combine their cruise with a full land tour. Destinations on all seven continents include the Caribbean, Alaska, Panama Canal, Europe, Mexican Riviera, South America, Australia/New Zealand, South Pacific, Hawaii, Tahiti/French Polynesia, Asia, India, Africa, Holy Land, Canada/New England and Antarctica.

Having led the way in Gulf of Alaska cruising, Princess maintains a strong presence in Alaska. Through its Seattle-based Princess Tours division, the company operates a wide variety of spectacular land and sea experiences in the majestic "Land of the Midnight Sun." The largest cruise and tour operator in the state, Princess operates six cruise ships, five riverside wilderness lodges, luxury Midnight Sun Express Ultra Dome rail cars, and a fleet of deluxe motor coaches; allowing cruise passengers to connect seamlessly to a landside tour and experience several distinctly unique facets of the Alaska wilderness in a single trip.

 

Ship info

Crown Princess

Crown Princess is the crown jewel of the Princess fleet. Its unique Crown Plaza is an atrium designed in the spirit of an Italian piazza where you can get a bite to eat or just relax and people-watch. Other highlights of this brand new ship include the Crown Grill, modeled after a classic steakhouse, the Sanctuary deck area, reserved just for adults, and Movies Under the Stars, our poolside movie theatre

Dining

  • Michelangelo Dining Room (Traditional Fixed Seat)
  • Botticelli Dining Room (Traditional Anytime)
  • Da Vinci Dining Room (Traditional Anytime)
  • Sabatini's (Speciality Italian)
  • Crown Grill (Specialty Steak and Seafood)
  • Horizon Court buffet and bistro (24 hour dining)
  • Vines (wine & seafood bar)
  • Pizzeria and Ice Cream Bar (Casual)
  • 24-hour International Cafe
  • Scoops Ice Cream Bar
  • Trident Grill (Burgers & Hot Dogs)
  • Cafe Caribe
  • 24-hour complimentary room service

Entertainment

  • Princess Theatre
  • Movie Under the Stars
  • Gatsby's Casino
  • Explorer's Lounge
  • Skywalkers Nightclub
  • Club Fusion
  • Wheelhouse Bar
  • Adagio Bar
  • Crooners Bar
  • Speakeasy cigar lounge

Onboard Activities

  • Calypso Reef and Pool (plus 2 hot tubs)
  • Neptune's Reef and Pool (Plus 2 hot tubs)
  • Terrace Pool
  • Lotus Spa Pool (plus 2 hot tubs)
  • The Sanctuary
  • Gymnasium and Fitness Area
  • Nine Hole putting course
  • Virtual Golf Similators
  • Centre Court (Basketball)
  • Jogging Track
  • Libary
  • ScholarShip at Sea (onboard learning centres)
  • 24 Hour Internet
  • Heart & Minds Wedding Chapel
  • Duty Free
  • Conference Centre

Ship facts

Ship Details
Gross Tonnage
  116,000 Tonnes
Star Rating
  4 Star
Size/Style of Ship   Large/Resort
Entered Service   May 2006
Registry   Bermuda
Former Name   N/A
Length   290 metres
Beam   36 metres
Draft   8 Metres
Propulsion/Propellers   gas turbine (2MW)/2
Maximum Cruising Speed (knots)   20
Passenger Capacity (twin)
  3,100
Crew   1,163
Nationality of Officers   British/European
Nationality of Crew   International
Total Cabins   1,557
Total Inside cabins   452
Total Outside cabins   1,105
Cabin/Suites with Balcony   881
Wheelchair Accessible Cabins   25
Passenger Decks   15
Cabin Electricity
  110v
Elevators   14
Self-Service Laundry
  Yes
Onboard Currency (subject to change)   US Dollar 

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