Princess Cruises revamps youth centres with Discovery at Sea

Princess Cruises has announced that its onboard children's clubs are being redesigned. As well as a refreshed look, the centres will include new experiences and games for children to learn and play.

Grand Princess is the first ship to have the renovated facilities onboard after undergoing a refit last month. The multi-million pound investment is now being rolled out fleet-wide as part of Princess Cruises' partnership with Discovery Consumer Products.

Princess Cruises has three children's clubs, each of which has been redesigned:

• The Treehouse,(formerly Pelicans) ages 3-7: A forest and animal-themed centre that will focus on play time, creativity and the natural world
• The Lodge, (formerly Shockwaves) ages 8-12: Inspired by the great outdoors, this centre will include sports activities and fun places for kids to explore and relax
• The Beach House, (formerly Remix) ages 13-17: Will offer a contemporary surf-themed lounge for teens to socialise in

In addition, the line's youth programme will be renamed 'Camp Discover' and will feature new activities and games for children including:

• Hands-on science experiments based on TV show "MythBusters"
• Destination-immersive activities that focus on the cultures and nature found in the Caribbean, Alaska and Europe
• Interactive scavenger hunts
• Animal Planet puppet and mask-making, inspired by local wildlife
• Cake decorating as part of Princess' JrChef@Sea programme

These activities are currently being introduced on all Princess ships.

Other non-Discovery activities that will be added through the expansion include dance classes, mini golf tournaments, talent shows, video game play, theme nights, paper airplane challenges and LEGO boat-building competitions. A family carnival-type experience with booths and activities will also be set up in the piazza once on each sailing.

The brand new children's centres will be on Caribbean Princess when the ship arrives in Southampton this May to sail the British Isles over summer 2017. Sapphire Princess will also feature the redesigned centres when the ship makes its maiden visit to Europe in April 2018, sailing roundtrip from Southampton to the Mediterranean and northern Europe.

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More information can be found on http://www.princess.com/ships-and-experience/onboard-experience/kids-and-teens/

Activities will be rolled out fleet-wide this year, but physical renovations to the children's spaces will take place on the following schedule (subject to change):

• Caribbean Princess, March 2017
• Regal Princess, April 2017
• Sea Princess, October 2017
• Island Princess, November 2017
• Crown Princess, March 2018
• Golden Princess, March 2018
• Sapphire Princess, March 2018
• Sun Princess, May 2018
• Ruby Princess, December 2018
• Star Princess, unscheduled
• Coral Princess, unscheduled
• Emerald Princess, unscheduled
• Royal Princess, unscheduled

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. A recognised leader in worldwide cruising, 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).

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