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Itinerary
The Crown Princess winters in Ft. Lauderdale from Nov - Apr.
From Ft. Lauderdale
Seven-day round-trip Western and Southern Caribbean itineraries.
The ship moves to Europe for the Summer sailing season (May-Oct) leaving from Rome and Venice Italy.
The Crown Princess will move to Galveston for the Winter Season beginning December 2012
Deck Plan
Star Deck 19
Basketball court, Cybergolf, Jogging Track, Princess Links
Sky Deck 18
Movies Under the Stars Seating, Skywalkers Nightclub
Sports Deck 17
Sun Terrace, Teen Center, The Sanctuary, Video Arcade, Youth Center, Chill Out - Kid's Pool Area
Sun Deck 16
Fitness Center, Wedding Chapel, Lotus Spa, Movies Under the Stars, Tradewinds Bar, Adagio Bar and Lounge, Sabatini's
Lido Deck 15
Calypso Bar and Pool Area, Horizon Court and Terrace, Lotus Spa, Mermaid's Tail, Neptune's pool, Outrigger Bar, Trident Grill, Pizzeria and Ice Cream Bar, Cafe Caribe
Riviera Deck 14
Passenger Staterooms, Terrace Pool (aft)
Aloha Deck 12
Passenger Staterooms
Baja Deck11
Passenger Staterooms
Caribe Deck 10
Passenger Staterooms
Dolphin Deck 9
Passenger Staterooms
Emerald Deck 8
Passenger staterooms
Promenade Deck 7
Duty free boutiques, Club Fusion, Crooners Lounge and Bar, Crown Grill, Explorer's Lounge, Library, Photo Gallery, Princess Theater, Promenade Galleria, Shore Excursions Desk, Wheelhouse Bar
Fiesta Deck 6
Botticelli Dining Room, Calypso Cove, Casino Bar, Circle Desk, Conference Center, Da Vinci Dining Room, Gatsby's Casino, Meridian Bay, Passenger Services, Princess Theater, Speakeasy Cigar Lounge, the Piazza
Plaza Deck 5
Escapes Travel Cafe, Future Cruise Sales, International Cafe, Internet Cafe, Michelangelo Dining Room, Art Gallery, The Piazza, Vines Wine Bar
Gala Deck 4
Medical Center
Adult's Only
Perfect place to take a break and indulge in a private getaway with a plush, outdoor spa-inspired setting, complete with massage cabanas, signature beverages, light meals, attentive service and personal entertainment. Serenity Stewards are on hand to provide everything from a chilled face towel and Evian water atomizers, to a menu of healthy beverages and fare. Half-day passes for The Sanctuary are available for $10 per person, for 8 am to 12:30 pm or 1 pm to 5 pm.
The Sanctuary features two outdoor private cabanas where guests can also take advantage of the exclusive Lotus Spa Services at The Sanctuary. (additional fee).
* Prices subject to change - updated Nov 2011.
Outdoor Features
Movies Under the Stars
Poolside HD theater. Movies and more.
Main Pool Area
Calypso Pool and Hot Tubs and Neptune's Pool and Hot Tubs on Lido deck (midship).
Terrace Pool
Intimate pool area and sun deck space located on Riviera Deck (aft).
Lotus Pool and Lotus Spa
Spa, Lotus Spa Pool and Hot Tubs, Swim-against-the-current pool.
Crown Princess
Crown Princess is a Crown Class ship and a sub-class of the Grand Class ships. She offers nearly 900 balcony staterooms, a Piazza-style atrium g and entertaining, with the nearby International Café and Vines wine bar fulfilling your cravings for warm cookies, toasted paninis, and even hand rolled sushi. Whether you’re getting refreshed with a work-out in the fitness center or putting your feet up at Movies Under the Stars®, your experience on Crown Princess is sure to be unforgettable.
Specifications
Ship Class: Crown
Launched: 2006
Refurbished:
GRT: 113,000
Length: 951 ft.
Draft: 27.5 ft.
Speed: 22 Knots
Passengers: 3,080
Crown Princess Bridge Cam and Wedding Cam
Accommodations
Standard Stateroom Amenities
Fresh fruit (by request), evening bed turn-down, chocolates on your pillow, complimentary shampoo, conditioner and body lotion, Waffle weave cloth bathrobes (available upon request from your stateroom steward), bottles of liquor and stateroom bar packages available for purchase at non-duty-free prices through room service or from designated bar locations, private safe and refrigerator, 110-volt, 60-cycle alternating current (AC) with standard U.S. plug fittings, and electric hair dryer.
Mini-suites
In addition to standard amenities, mini-suite passengers receive a welcome glass of champagne, two televisions, a sitting area and a spacious closet.
Suite Amenities:
In addition to standard amenities, suite passengers receive a DVD/CD player and free access to a DVD library, complimentary web access in the Internet Café, laundry and dry cleaning, use of the Lotus Spa® Thermal Suite (select ships), one-time free mini-bar setup and use of the Disembarkation Lounge.
Stateroom sizes
| Inside | 168-182 | Sq. ft. |
| Outside | 183-194 | Sq. ft. |
| Balcony | 237-307 | Sq. ft. w/veranda |
| Suite | 325-1429 | Sq. ft. w/veranda |
Food Venues
Main Dining Rooms
The Botticelli Dining Room offers traditional fixed seating and the Michelangelo Dining Room and Da Vinci Dining Room offer anytime dining.
Horizon Court
At the forefront of 24-hour dining, the Horizon Court offers a round-the-clock venue for buffet meals or snacks.
Cafe Caribe
Casual fare bistro serving from late morning until late night.
Trident Grill
Burgers, hot dogs and more.
International Café
The Piazza Atrium features the International Café for pastries, grilled panini sandwiches, salads, fresh-baked cookies and a variety of coffee drinks.
Crown Grill
Featuring premium aged beef and fresh seafood items, the Crown Grill offers a truly special dining experience with an open, theater-style kitchen where chefs custom-prepare fresh seafood, such as lobster, scallops, clams and mussels, and cooked-to-order steaks. * $25.00 surcharge per person.
Sabatini's
With a menu specializing in Italian cuisine and premium seafood, Sabatini's offers a refined yet casual atmosphere that includes extensive personal attention from the ship's top European waiters and perhaps even a song from the pizza chef as he creates Princess' famous pies. * $20 cover charge. Suite passengers aboard Ruby Princess will have the opportunity to enjoy an exclusive breakfast in Sabatini's. 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Vines Wine Bar
Serving more than 30 wines by the glass and seafood appetizers. The atrium-area bar on Ruby Princess feature a selection of domestic and imported artisan cheeses.
Room Service
Princess provides 24-hour room service, enabling passengers to enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks in the privacy of their own staterooms or enjoying the view from their balconies. In addition to the always-available room service menu, passengers can also enjoy items from the day's main menu in their staterooms, as well as special room service-only offerings.
* Prices subject to change - updated Nov 2011
Notable Features
Princess Theater
Main show lounge featuring Broadway and Vegas-style productions.
Explorer's Lounge
Featuring nightclub-style performances.
Skywalkers
Top deck observation area by day and dance club at night.
Gatsby's Casino
Slots, cards, roulette and more.
Club Fusion
Dance Club.
Speakeasy
Cigar Bar and one of the designated smoking areas on the ship.
Crooner's Lounge
Martini bar.
Wheelhouse Bar
Nautical themed lounge. On sea days, Ruby Princess' Wheelhouse Bar is transformed into an authentic English-style pub, serving a selection of traditional fare. A menu of British favorites, including bangers & mash, fish & chips, ploughman's lunch and cottage pie, will complement a selection of traditional pub brews such as Stella Artois, Bass Ale or Guinness. Pub lunch meal service is free of charge and will run from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The Ultimate Ship Tour
A new exclusive opportunity to experience an array of "back of house" areas that are key to a ship's daily operations, the Ultimate Ship Tour will give passengers the unique opportunity to explore beyond the public areas with visits to the ship's engine control room, medical center, print shop, laundry, photo lab, funnel, bridge and other spaces. In addition to getting a rare insider's view of many areas typically seen only by the ship's crew, participants will receive a variety of themed mementos at many of the stops along the route.
Enrichment Program
A number of new ScholarShip@Sea enrichment programs debuted aboard Ruby Princess including: Navigation@Sea focuses on the history of navigation; Mixology@Sea offers a hands-on course taught by the ship's bar manager; Astronomy@Sea program explores the night sky through a telescope on the top deck; Art History@Sea: Botticelli to Warhol, The Evolution of Art makes 500 years of art come to life with a special hour-long presentation.
Kids Only
Wizards Academy
This enriching new program lets children explore the connection between science and magic in a fun and participative environment. Kids will also enjoy activities and projects from popular arts and crafts company Klutz, or participate in Yoga for Kids, a healthy and fun course designed specifically for children.
Princess Pelicans
Ages 3-12
Kids-only dance parties, movies and cartoons, ice cream and pizza parties, t-shirt coloring, pajama parties, fun fairs, and art projects.
Shockwaves
Ages 8-12
Kids-only dinners, dance parties, movies, video games, scavenger hunts, karaoke and talent shows, sports tournaments , California Science Center workshops, Jr. CHEF @Sea, Klutz®projects, and theme nights.
Teen Lounge
Ages 13-17
Teens-only dance parties, late-night movies, sports tournaments, casino night, talent shows, formal dinners, DJ workshops, PlayStation® and Wii® equipment, foosball tables and more.
No signing in or out of the club required.
