Princess Cruises has revealed that the multi-million pound refit of Caribbean Princess will include seven new and redesigned dining venues. This will be the line's largest food and beverage renovation to take place during a refit.

The 3,200-guest Caribbean Princess is currently in dry dock in the Bahamas until April 6. On completion, the ship will head to the UK to sail the British Isles roundtrip from Southampton from May until September.

The new dining options include:

World Fresh Marketplace – Replacing Horizon Court buffet (deck 14), World Fresh Marketplace will have a new look and improved layout. New food options include a pancake station, specialty hand-crafted sandwiches and a carvery with a selection of roast meats. All buffet selections are complimentary.

Planks BBQ and Steamers Seafood – New to the ship and the Princess fleet, Caribbean Princess will have two casual evening specialty restaurants. Both located in Café Caribe, the new dining venues are well suited for families who want to enjoy a special meal in an informal setting. Buffet-style breakfasts and lunch options are complimentary. Both restaurants will have a cover charge of $12 per person for the waiter-served dinner menu.

• Planks BBQ will serve family-style 'planks' of loaded ribs, beef, sausages and chicken plus sides – fries, chili, coleslaw and dill pickles.
• Steamers Seafood consists of seafood selections including mussels, scallops, clams, prawns, and crab-stuffed flounder. For $10 more, diners can choose king crab legs or lobster tail.

Top-deck dining venues – Four of the Princess pool deck dining venues will be redesigned, renamed and enhanced.

• The Salty Dog Grill will replace Trident Grill and will offer the 'Ernesto' burger, created by Chef Ernesto Uchimura, made up of rib eye beef patty, grilled pork belly, caramelized kimchi, beer battered jalapeño, aioli, and cheese. In addition, tacos - either grilled chipotle chicken or sweet potato-green chile - loaded fries with chili cheese or bacon & cheese and classic hot dogs will be included on the menu. All food is complimentary with the exception of the Ernesto burger, which is $5 (or $8 if paired with a beer).
• Slice, formerly Pizzeria, will have a new complimentary menu that includes Neapolitan-style pizza; deep dish focaccia layered with marinara, meatballs and cheese; California artisan toast topped with avocado or caprese salad; and sliced stromboli with deli meats and cheese.
• Coffee & Cones will be the first in the fleet to brew specialty coffee drinks on top deck. The venue will also offer soft-serve ice cream and gourmet ice cream sandwiches.
• The Mix will be an updated version of poolside Blackbeard's bar serving drinks on the top deck. Complete renovations due to finish in autumn.

Furthermore, specialty restaurant Sabatini's will be renamed to Sabatini's Italian Trattoria and will boast a new look and redesigned layout.

Prices for a 12-night British Isles sailing with an overnight stay in Dublin start from £1,399pp, departing Southampton on June 30, 2017. Calling at Guernsey, Cork (Cobh), Dublin, Belfast, Glasgow (Greenock), Invergordon, Edinburgh, Le Havre.

After sailing the British Isles from May – September, Caribbean Princess will then travel to the new Panama Canal locks and the Caribbean.

Prices for a 7-night summer Caribbean cruise start from £848pp, sailing roundtrip from Ft. Lauderdale departing on July 28, 2018. Calling at Grand Cayman, Island of Roatan, Belize City, Island of Cozumel.

For more information or to book visit www.princess.com/holiday, call 0843 374 2402 or speak to your local travel agent.

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Prices include accommodation, all main meals, 24-hour room service and onboard entertainment.

About Princess Cruises:
One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is a global cruise line and tour company operating a fleet of 18 modern cruise ships renowned for their innovative design and wide array of choices in dining, entertainment and amenities, all provided with the experience of exceptional customer service. As the world's largest international premium cruise brand, Princess carries two million guests each year to more than 360 destinations around the globe on more than 150 itineraries ranging in length from three to 114 days. The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE:CUK).

For further information contact:
Charlotte Humphrey – charlotte.humphrey@princesscruises.co.uk / 023 8065 6754