TM Posted February 11, 2016 #101 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Personally I don't like it either. I think the stark white that has been used for years and the sea witch logo on the stacks clearly identify the ships as Princess. But I will certainly not stop cruising with Princess because of this new design. I guess I'm more of a traditionalist and like "if it ain't broke don't fix it." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing55 Posted February 12, 2016 #102 Share Posted February 12, 2016 I like it, but I'm always a bit out there when it comes to visual things. I do wonder how much of an impact on the brand this has- one way or another. Will it encourage or discourage anyone from a booking? I doubt it. But it might precipitate some conversations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avcruz Posted February 12, 2016 #103 Share Posted February 12, 2016 I like it - it's a fresh take on the seawitch and looks like swells. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrtle Ave. Mayhem Posted February 12, 2016 #104 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Count me amongst the old school ship traditionalists. I find this tacky and cheapening to the Princess product. Back in the 1980's Sitmar tried this and the result was met by negative response. I wish cruise line management who sits in offices all day would leave things well enough alone. If it's not broken, don't fix it. If they eventually decide to do this - SHAME ON YOU, PRINCESS CRUISES ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris86 Posted February 12, 2016 #105 Share Posted February 12, 2016 sorry this is aweful. not required. really takes away the elegance of the product Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted February 12, 2016 #106 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Count me amongst the old school ship traditionalists. I find this tacky and cheapening to the Princess product. Back in the 1980's Sitmar tried this and the result was met by negative response. I wish cruise line management who sits in offices all day would leave things well enough alone. If it's not broken, don't fix it. If they eventually decide to do this - SHAME ON YOU, PRINCESS CRUISES ! I also think they should listen to their passenger base or potential passenger base and see how they respond before they do this "fleet wide". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTimeCruiser Posted February 12, 2016 #107 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Sometimes I wonder what they are thinking at corporate headquarters. It would really be nice if they would query their customer base before taking action......:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom33 Posted February 12, 2016 #108 Share Posted February 12, 2016 I believe they did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnytag Posted February 12, 2016 #109 Share Posted February 12, 2016 looks like a BAD joke.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john watson Posted February 12, 2016 #110 Share Posted February 12, 2016 I like it - it's a fresh take on the seawitch and looks like swells. Is anyone familiar with Dazzle Camouflage from the First World War. They used to paint the ships in a way which disguised the ship type and in particular how fast or slow it was sailing along. Painting a false bow wave helped in this respect but they were a bit gaudy. Regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pompeii Posted February 12, 2016 #111 Share Posted February 12, 2016 I think it looks very nice and is somewhat clever to incorporate the seawitch logo on the bow to look like waves. I also think it will appeal to the younger demographic, which of course will help ensure Princess' longevity. And after all, it's only paint which can be changed easily enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseQueenB Posted February 12, 2016 #112 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Is anyone familiar with Dazzle Camouflage from the First World War. They used to paint the ships in a way which disguised the ship type and in particular how fast or slow it was sailing along. Painting a false bow wave helped in this respect but they were a bit gaudy. Regards John Princess just wants to give us the ol razzle dazzle ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritzG Posted February 12, 2016 #113 Share Posted February 12, 2016 I don't like it; I much prefer the classy white ships with the logo on the stack. To me the brightly decorated ships have always looked cheap and tacky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted February 12, 2016 #114 Share Posted February 12, 2016 I'm in the "don't like it" category. I've always liked that Princess seemed to have a bit more class than the line that painted weird stuff on their ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wblynch Posted February 12, 2016 #115 Share Posted February 12, 2016 i agree, and i hate the look of ncl ships. :( +++ ^^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted February 12, 2016 #116 Share Posted February 12, 2016 (edited) Sometimes I wonder what they are thinking at corporate headquarters. It would really be nice if they would query their customer base before taking action......:confused: I believe they did. I think that asking customer opinions & then basing decisions on their opinions is not always true. ;) This summer on the Grand to Alaska Princess is "testing" requiring prepayment for shore excursions. Based on emails passengers have posted this change was to "benefit" passengers by being able to spread out their cost of the cruise. :eek: That has been an option for a couple of years & is nothing "new" but Princess has many first time passengers to Alaska who are unaware of that fact. So new Princess passengers will think that tour prepayment is SOP for Princess & not express their dissatisfaction with the change. Some of us have posted feeling it's merely a sham "test" to prove that prepayment is something passengers desire before Princess implements it fleetwide. So maybe sometimes the results of a survey or test may just be to make passengers believe they're part of the decision making process even though the decision has already been made to change something. I'm not a marketing nor business major however it's just an opinion from a lifetime of being a consumer. ;) Edited February 12, 2016 by Astro Flyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpcountryTravelers Posted February 12, 2016 #117 Share Posted February 12, 2016 I'm in the "don't like it" category. I've always liked that Princess seemed to have a bit more class than the line that painted weird stuff on their ships. Agree. While Princess is still WAY above their other divisions, this undeniably cheapens it. While this one item is minor, I'm concerned about in what other ways they will cheapen their product. ("Share" comes to mind.......) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisbane41 Posted February 13, 2016 #118 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Is anyone familiar with Dazzle Camouflage from the First World War. They used to paint the ships in a way which disguised the ship type and in particular how fast or slow it was sailing along. Painting a false bow wave helped in this respect but they were a bit gaudy. Regards John There are online clubs of Naval veterans that model ships of past wars and go to great extent to recreate exact colours of camouflage. If you are interested look up model warships and find the photo galleries. Interesting stuff seeing the range of blue colours the ships were painted in. Colours such as white were also used as well as greens and shades of pink to blend in with the horizon of a setting or rising sun. A well painted ship could keep that submarine periscope up longer giving lookouts a chance to spot it and also it made it harder for optical range finders to calculate correct angles for determining range and heading. As far as Princess go, I personally think they are making a big mistake. Perhaps they should just leave the Majestic Princess only in this new livery and not roll it out to the rest of the fleet. I have the opinion that it is a waste of money particularly when you board a ship and there can be passenger facilities that are broken down or out of order. Passenger facilities and crew pay and cruise experience should come before a paint job designed for no practical purposes other than aesthetics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimsby Posted February 13, 2016 #119 Share Posted February 13, 2016 I am repeating here the comments I posted on our "Royal" roll call page. "Just saw the new Princess hull colors for "Majestic Princess" and, eventually all of the fleet, (look under the "NEWS" heading at the top of this page). I'm beginning to suspect that Princess wants to attract a whole new clientele. Circus performers and old time carnival barkers should feel right at home with this new color scheme. I expect some might like it, but I find it just a bit gaudy and reminiscent of Norwegian ships." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruise Junky Posted February 13, 2016 #120 Share Posted February 13, 2016 I am repeating here the comments I posted on our "Royal" roll call page. "Just saw the new Princess hull colors for "Majestic Princess" and, eventually all of the fleet, (look under the "NEWS" heading at the top of this page). I'm beginning to suspect that Princess wants to attract a whole new clientele. Circus performers and old time carnival barkers should feel right at home with this new color scheme. I expect some might like it, but I find it just a bit gaudy and reminiscent of Norwegian ships." Wow, drama much? This is ridiculous. They painted the freaking hull. Big deal! It doesn't change the product at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shredie Posted February 13, 2016 #121 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Wow, drama much? This is ridiculous. They painted the freaking hull. Big deal! It doesn't change the product at all. Well, some people like it, and some don't. Big deal! Is this going to turn into an uncivil conversation about whose taste is better than whose? I hope not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruise Junky Posted February 13, 2016 #122 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Well, some people like it, and some don't. Big deal! Is this going to turn into an uncivil conversation about whose taste is better than whose? I hope not. I'm totally cool with like and dislike it's the over the top drama that I find ridiculous and childish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shredie Posted February 13, 2016 #123 Share Posted February 13, 2016 I think that asking customer opinions & then basing decisions on their opinions is not always true. ;) I think they do the surveys for advertising reasons to reveal to people what they've decided to do anyway. The "choice" part is for show, so they can cover the you-know-what. I'm not a marketing nor business major however it's just an opinion from a lifetime of being a consumer. ;) I am going to give you credit for that, and I won't complain that your opinion is not "expert." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted February 13, 2016 #124 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Name calling over such a minor issue. So sad. But why am I surprised? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windsor26 Posted February 13, 2016 #125 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Princess intends to put this on all of their ships. What shame The pure white was so elegant I do not even like the HAL blue Whit and stately for me please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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