Pullmantur Cruises: Passengers and quality, the big stars of the 2016 season

Pullmantur Cruises, the leading cruise line in Spain, presented its new program, "Movidos X Ti" (Driven by You), in which the cruise line places passengers and quality at the heart of its strategy. Paco Roncero, an international chef with two Michelin stars, is responsible for enriching the company's culinary offerings. Furthermore, the arrival of the Monarch ship to the Spanish season represents an increase in capacity of nearly 1,000 passengers per sailing. This is very good news for the cruise sector in Spain. Pullmantur Cruises presented its ambitious strategic plan, "Movidos X Ti," last night to approximately 300 travel agents from Spain and Portugal at a spectacular event. The plan aims to further enhance the passenger experience on board. "Movidos X Ti" revolves around two key pillars: the passenger, whom it places more than ever at the center of its strategy, and the highest possible quality of the product. In its initial phase, 'Movidos X Ti' focuses on onboard gastronomy and its own excursion offerings, but the cruise line is already working on other aspects that will be incorporated into its fleet in the coming months. For Jorge Vilches, President and CEO of the Pullmantur Group, 'Movidos X Ti' is ' the result of a process of actively listening to our passengers, our reason for being, which leads us to place them at the heart of our strategy .' Meanwhile, Sonia Prieto, VP Customer Experience and General Manager for Spain & Portugal, acknowledges that 'the maturity of the Spanish market itself demands a higher quality product, and we have been working towards this for some time now. Our obsession is innovation and continuous improvement .' For this reason, at Pullmantur Cruises, ' we strive daily to improve all processes so that our passengers have an unforgettable onboard experience and feel right at home,' she adds. Onboard Dining and Beverages:
In the realm of gastronomy, renowned international chef Paco Roncero, holder of two Michelin stars, joins Pullmantur Cruises to lend his personal touch to the menu. Roncero is already working closely with the cruise line's team of chefs to revamp the menus with the clear intention of enhancing Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine onboard. Furthermore, new procedures will be implemented, resulting in a more rigorous selection of ingredients for the dishes, which will undoubtedly become an international benchmark in the cruise industry. Meanwhile, in the beverage sector, a further step is being taken, improving the quality of the products that are part of Pullmantur Cruises' authentic and genuine 'All Inclusive' experience. The cruise line will offer passengers a wide variety of top brands, both national and international. For those seeking a more personalized onboard experience, Pullmantur Cruises offers the 'Favorite Pack' and 'Total Pack' packages, as well as the 'All+1', 'All+2', and 'All+3' consumption options. In short, the cruise line invites passengers to enjoy a sublime gastronomic experience while exploring unique destinations in the seas of Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, or the Caribbean, all while being pampered by an exceptional crew that attends to every detail, no matter how small. The excursion program
is also better and more extensive than ever, allowing passengers to choose how they want to experience their destinations at any given time. They can enjoy the destinations in five different ways: Gastronomy, Relaxation, Culture, Family, and Fun & Adventure. Simply choose according to your preferences at any given moment of the voyage. Likewise, you decide how intensely you want to experience them: Explore, Discover, and Feel. Arrival of the Monarch:
With the addition of the Monarch to Pullmantur Cruises' Spanish operations following its season in the Caribbean, the company will increase its capacity by approximately 1,000 passengers per sailing. The Monarch will be based in Northern Europe, serving two of Pullmantur Cruises' most popular routes in Spain: 'Northern Fjords' and 'Baltic Capitals,' which will include an overnight stay not only in St. Petersburg but also in Stockholm. Having undergone extensive refurbishment in 2013, the Monarch is a sister ship to the Sovereign, with a capacity of 2,766 passengers and 12 decks. It boasts exclusive amenities within the Group's fleet, such as "The Waves Yacht Club," a true oasis of distinction at sea designed for passengers seeking a unique space to enjoy their time on board in an unforgettable way. This area offers personalized attention and premium services such as Balinese beds, free Wi-Fi or buffet, as well as priority boarding and disembarkation and countless cabin advantages (high-end toiletries and accessories, bathrobe and slippers, pillow menu, canapés or sweets in the room, Lavazza coffee and tea machine, etc.).