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Princess has added new information on the Crown Princess to its website under the news section. Some stuff that hasn't been released before:

 

1. Standard balcony/ocean view/inside cabins get European-style duvets and bed linens.

 

2. Mini-suites/suites get luxury matresses (Simmons' Beautyrest Luxury Firm bedding with ivory satin pinstripe bed linens and fluffy duvets), luxury towels and a pillow menu.

 

3. The Princess Theater seats 800 (versus 746 on Caribbean Princess).

 

4. There will be three new production shows: "What a Swell Party" (Great Gatsby-style house party), "Destination Anywhere" (around the world journey) and "Motor City" (Motown music).

 

5. There will also be two new competitions: Ballroom Blitz (similar to the celebrity dancing competition on TV) and Peer Factor (teams compete in pizza making, casino dealing, ice carving, cocktail mixing, etc.).

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From the OP's thread...Post #1:

 

Princess has added new information on the Crown Princess to its website under the news section. Some stuff that hasn't been released before:

 

I was just curious where you got this information? What a Swell Party I think will be Cole Porter music.Best regards,Ken
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1. Standard balcony/ocean view/inside cabins get European-style duvets and bed linens.

 

Ugh! Having lived in Germany for a few years, does this mean no top sheet? Will they supply top sheets on request, or should I plan on throwing one into my suitcase?

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4. There will be three new production shows: "What a Swell Party" (Great Gatsby-style house party), "Destination Anywhere" (around the world journey) and "Motor City" (Motown music).

 

 

We saw a special performance of Motor City on the Grand in March. It was excellent.

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Ugh! Having lived in Germany for a few years, does this mean no top sheet? Will they supply top sheets on request, or should I plan on throwing one into my suitcase?

 

When we were in our minisuite - we had no top sheet. I found it strange but didn't ask for one. I do like having a top sheet.

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I read today in a local Brooklyn paper that the Crown Princess will offer the "Ultimate Balcomy Nosh." For $7 (I think) you'll get a Nathan's hot dog, a Brooklyn Brewery beer, and a slice of Junior's Cheesecake.

 

Yummy!

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I as well looked for this info on the crown website but couldn't find anything under the "news" section. Point me in this direction as well please

 

1. Go to: http://www.princess.com/news/presskit.jsp

2. Scroll down the page to "ship facts," then to Crown Princess

3. Check out the links titled "stateroom amenities and public room overview" and "at-a-glance"

 

For your convenience, here's the content of "stateroom amenities and public room overview":

 

Crown Princess Stateroom Amenities and Public Room Overview

 

Standard Balcony/Ocean View/Inside Cabins (1,332)

Twin beds which make up into a comfortable queen-size bed with European-style duvets and bed linens

Color television with remote control featuring movies, CNN International, ESPN International, TNT, Discovery Channel, Cartoon Network, Boomerang and other exclusive programming

Refrigerator

Spacious closet

Bathroom with shower

Hair dryers

Private safe

Multi-function telephone

Turndown service with pillow chocolates

Private balcony (balcony cabins only)

Mini-Suites (178) -- additional features

 

Separate sitting area with sofa bed

Private balcony

Two televisions

Bathroom with tub and shower

Luxury mattresses - Simmons' Beautyrest® Luxury Firm Luxury bedding with ivory satin pinstripe bed linens and fluffy duvets

Luxury towels

Pillow menu - option of feather or therapeutic pillows

Suites (26) -- additional features

 

Walk-in closet

Bathroom with whirlpool tub and shower

Combined DVD/CD Players plus access to 100-title DVD library

Halo light magnifying vanity mirrors

Massage shower heads

Fresh flower arrangement

Luxury bathrobes and complimentary slippers

Complimentary mini-bar - one-time set up

Family Suites (2) Special suites include two self-contained staterooms that connect through living room

 

Two bathrooms

PUBLIC ROOM OVERVIEW

 

PLAZA: Deck 5

 

La Piazza

The heart of the ship is this dramatic three-story atrium featuring an Italian piazza feel. Wireless Internet access is also available in the atrium area for passengers with their own laptops. Seats 32

 

International Café -- (24-hour service)

A comfortable gathering place serving an ever-changing array of snacks around the clock, from freshly baked croissants or beignets in the morning; afternoon tea or bonbons and chocolate fondue in the afternoon; plus tapas, soups and salads in the evening. Seats 44

 

Princess Fine Arts Gallery

Dedicated art gallery where guests can purchase high-quality reproductions and original prints.

 

Escapes Travel Café

An inviting area where passengers can plan future Princess vacations, equipped with a large plasma screen for presentations, a wall of webcams highlighting views from all Princess ships, and personal computers for researching destinations and vessels around the world before consulting with the ship's Future Cruise Sales consultant.

 

Vines

A wine and seafood bar to tempt passengers in the evening with an assortment of fine wines by the glass as well as chilled seafood combinations -- appetizers including salmon, caviar, sushi, gravlax or other treats from the sea. Seats 29

 

Internet Café

A full communications center with 25 state-of-the-art computer stations featuring access to the Internet day and night. Also offers table service from nearby International Café.

 

Michelangelo Dining Room

One of three main dining rooms on board, featuring intimate seating arrangements and elegant decor. Seats 514

 

FIESTA: Deck 6

 

Princess Theater (Lower Level)

True Broadway-style theater with 36-foot proscenium arch stage is the dramatic venue for Princess' trademark production shows. Seats 800

 

Conference Center

A dedicated conference room for group meetings. Seats 21

 

Gatsby's Casino

A modern casino area featuring the latest in Las Vegas-style casino games, including popular table games and more than 260 slot machines.

 

Speakeasy Cigar Lounge

A cozy lounge specifically for cigar lovers. Seats 19

 

Passenger Services Desk

The ship's main reception desk for passenger services and information.

 

Adventures Ashore Desk

The center of Princess' extensive shore excursion offerings where passengers can learn more about available tours and book their in-port adventures.

 

Meridian Bay

One of five duty- and tax-free boutiques onboard, offering brand-name fashion jewelry, watches and accessories.

 

Calypso Cove

A boutique featuring tax- and duty-free liquor, tobacco, snacks, sundries, Princess logo apparel and souvenirs.

 

DaVinci Dining Room

One of three main dining rooms on board, featuring intimate seating arrangements and elegant decor. Seats 514

 

Botticelli Dining Room

Like the ship's other two main dining rooms, this space features elegant artwork, warm furnishings and intimate seating areas. Seats 584

 

PROMENADE: Deck 7

 

Princess Theater (Upper Level)

True Broadway-style theater with 36-foot proscenium arch stage is the dramatic venue for Princess' trademark production shows. Seats 800

 

Wheelhouse Bar

A Princess tradition, this classic bar features a private club atmosphere filled with the company's maritime history and nautical memorabilia. A great spot for music, dancing or cocktails. Seats 107

 

The Library

Reading room with an extensive book collection. Seats 8

 

Facets

A duty- and tax-free boutique featuring fine jewelry and gifts.

 

Essence

A boutique specializing in branded fragrances and cosmetics at duty- and tax-free prices.

 

Crooners

A classic 1960s-style martini bar based on the Las Vegas "Rat Pack" era, serving up a specialty drink menu of more than 50 martini varieties. Evenings feature live piano entertainment. Seats 68

 

Explorers Lounge

A lounge where Indiana Jones would feel at home, designed to evoke the wonders of the Far East and Africa. Entertainment includes cabaret acts, singers, magicians and comedians. Seats 262

 

Photo Gallery

Large display area for photos taken during the cruise, plus a retail outlet offering film processing, supplies and digital photo services.

 

Crown Grill

A showplace eatery serving a menu of seafood as well as traditional steakhouse fare. An open, theater-style kitchen enables passengers to watch while chefs custom-prepare steamed shellfish -- such as lobster, scallops, clams and mussels -- and cooked-to-order steaks and chops. Passengers can choose to sit at the kitchen's eat-up counter and watch the show as they dine. Seats 160

 

Club Fusion

One of three main entertainment venues on board, blending the atmosphere of a New York-style nightclub/cabaret with a touch of Las Vegas-style games and excitement. The lounge features high-tech capabilities and appearance, with high-definition video screens throughout. Seats 366

 

EMERALD: Deck 8

 

Passenger Staterooms

 

DOLPHIN: Deck 9

 

Passenger Staterooms

 

CARIBE: Deck 10

 

Passenger Staterooms

 

BAJA: Deck 11

 

Passenger Staterooms

 

ALOHA: Deck 12

 

Passenger Staterooms

 

RIVIERA: Deck 14

 

Passenger Staterooms

 

Terrace Pool

A pool area at the aft end of the ship.

 

LIDO: Deck 15

 

Lotus Spa Thermal Suite

Extending from the upstairs Lotus Spa, the Thermal Suite offers the ultimate place to relax before or after spa treatments

 

Mermaid's Tail

Casual outdoor midship bar adjacent to Neptune's Reef and Pool.

 

Trident Grill

Poolside grill serves up freshly cooked hot dogs, hamburgers and other lunch favorites for a tasty al fresco meal.

 

Neptune's Reef and Pool

A spacious pool is combined with colorful mosaics, whirlpool spas and abundant deck space for sunning and relaxing.

 

Pizza/Ice Cream bar

Freshly made Italian-style pizza is served by the slice at this poolside pizzeria. The adjacent ice cream bar serves custom-mixed frozen treats.

 

Calypso Reef and Pool

Colorful central pool area with shallow reef area -- the perfect place to lounge while watching "Movies Under the Stars" on a 300-square-foot Times Square-style LED screen above the pool.

 

Calypso Bar

Outdoor bar at Calypso Reef and Pool.

 

Horizon Court

A top-of-the-ship restaurant featuring picture windows with stunning sea views as a backdrop for a quick breakfast or casual dinner. The Horizon Court offers a variety of buffet meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Seats 312

 

Café Caribe

An elegant themed buffet that captures the tastes of the Caribbean with a changing menu of Caribbean themes, colorful Caribbean décor, live music, and an open kitchen where passengers can order their meals cooked to their specifications. Seats 304

 

Outrigger Bar

Serves up drinks on Horizon Terrace overlooking the Terrace Pool. Seats 38

 

SUN: Deck 16

 

Lotus Spa

Spa features a full range of treatments options and facilities, including an extensive thermal suite, saunas, steam room and full beauty salon. The spa fitness center offers a swim-against-the-current pool, exercise machines, weights, and aerobics room.

 

Hearts and Minds Wedding Chapel

An intimate wedding chapel used for Princess' wedding-at-sea program and for renewal-of-vows ceremonies, featuring unique Internet "wedding cam" capabilities. The space can also convert to a meeting room. Seats 30

 

Tradewinds Bar

A relaxing outside area, perfect for unwinding high above the ocean.

 

Movies Under the Stars

Overlooking the Calypso pool, this outdoor area is perfect for daytime relaxing and has a bird's eye view of the 300-square-foot "Movies Under the Stars" LED screen.

 

Conference Room

Private meeting space for small groups. Seats 10

 

Sabatini's

Upscale Italian alternative restaurant featuring an eight-course extravaganza of seafood specialties and other trattoria favorites served up with true flair in dramatic top-deck setting. Features bird-eye ocean views and open-air dining. Seats 130

 

Adagio Lounge

Relaxing New York-style piano bar with stunning views. The perfect place to gather before and after a feast at the adjacent Sabatini's trattoria. Seats 68

 

SPORTS: Deck 17

 

The Sanctuary

A relaxing adults-only outdoor deck area above Lotus Spa pool. Staffed by Serenity Stewards, the Sanctuary offers a "pocket of tranquility" with signature beverages, light meals, massages and relaxing personal entertainment. Seats 70

 

Sun Terrace

Secluded top deck area for sunbathing.

 

Youth and Teen Center

Fully equipped centers for children and teens with outdoor and indoor play areas, toys, video games, splash pool, teen disco and a complete schedule of activities.

 

SKY: Deck 18

 

Movies Under the Stars Seating

Additional seating area for the Movies Under the Stars screen

 

Skywalkers Nightclub

A futuristic club perched high atop the ship. By day, a spectacular observation lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows. After dark, it is transformed into a lively nightclub with state-of-the-art lighting, sound and video effects. Seats 146.

 

STAR: Deck 19

 

Center Court

Sport court with facilities for basketball and paddle tennis

 

Cybergolf

Computerized simulators enable passengers to test their skills "playing" some of the world's famous golf courses.

 

Princess Links

Golf center featuring a nine-hole putting course.

 

Jogging Track

One-eighth of a mile track for joggers and walkers around the Princess Links green.

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top sheet or triple sheeting is not a problem, just ask your room steward....I always do this. I was in the hotel biz a long time and no matter where I go, I ask the housekeeper to triple sheet.

 

Why?

well, blankets and comforters dont get washed as nearly often as they should....I usually have the comforter taken off on my arrival and dont care to see it again the rest of my stay.

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Thanks for the photos...cool to see Lady Liberty off to the left of the ship!

 

Just got this from my Google Alerts...

I am sure this weekend will have lots of articles!

 

Move over, Queen Mary

29_23crownprincess.jpgThe Crown Princess is storming Queen Mary 2’s turf in Red Hook.

 

By Gersh Kuntzman

The Brooklyn Papers

 

The Queen Mary 2 is going to have to share her new Brooklyn digs — with a mere princess.

 

On Sunday, Princess Cruises new megaliner, The Crown Princess, will set sail from the new Brooklyn Cruise Ship Terminal in Red Hook, the first cruise ship to call the $56 million pier home since the QM2 took up residence in April.

 

The 3,080-passenger Crown Princess will make its maiden voyage — a two-day cruise to nowhere for media and cruise industry insiders — and return for the traditional champagne-bottle sendoff on Wednesday, June 15.

 

Martha Stewart, who has taken the job of official “godmother” to the Crown Princess, will be on hand to break the bubbly over the bow next week.

 

But which ship is Brooklyn’s true royalty? Depends on whether you like your boats really big or merely gargantuan.

 

In this corner, is the champion, weighing in at 151,000 tons and 14 decks, just a few feet shorter the Empire State Building, and with enough restaurants to serve the Eighth Army — the Queen Mary 2!

 

In the far corner, weighing in at 113,000 tons and 19 decks, nearly as tall as the Eiffel Tower, and featuring an adults-only spa retreat on the top deck — the Crown Princess!

 

Can you say, sunset yoga?

 

While the Queen Mary 2 specializes in Atlantic Ocean crossings, Princess is marketing its new boat as New Yorkers’ first chance to cruise to the Caribbean without having to get on a plane first.

 

The newcomer is certainly wearing its Brooklyn pride on its bow. Promotional materials hype a $7 “ultimate balcony nosh,” complete with a Nathan’s hot dog, a bottle of cold Brooklyn Lager and a slice of Junior’s cheesecake.

 

“We wanted to pay tribute to our new home port of Brooklyn in a way that would make New Yorkers feel right at home on board,” said Jan Swartz, a Princess senior vice president.

 

“Since we couldn’t recreate the famed Coney Island Cyclone on board, the Brooklyn nosh seemed like the next best thing.”

 

Red Hook residents say they are still waiting for the lucrative business that the cruise ship industry was supposed to bring to the hard-scrabble neighborhood.

 

For now, the biggest change is the first traffic light at the top of Van Brunt Street to accommodate all the cars, busses and taxis going into and coming out of the cruise ship terminal — the vast majority making no stops before heading into the Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel or rushing to area airports.

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