The Enchanted Princess, the fifth Royal-class ship in the Princess Cruises fleet, was officially christened on December 13 with a production entitled “Our World, Enchanted,” broadcast live on the company’s YouTube channel and Facebook page.
Article from CruisesNews magazine no. 59 – December 2021
“Our World, Enchanted” was hosted by Princess Cruises Celebrations Ambassador Jill Whelan and Enchanted Princess Cruise Director Dan Falconer. The program introduced viewers to the innovative features and amenities of the Medallion Class ship, shared a bit of Princess’s history, and culminated with the official christening ceremony to welcome the ship to the Princess fleet.
The ceremony paid tribute to three members of the Explorers Club who act as godmothers of the Enchanted Princess, individuals recognized for their achievements in expedition, oceanography and ocean mapping: Captain Lynn Danaher, Dr. Vicki Ferrini and Jenifer Austin.
The ship displaces 145,000 tons and has the capacity to accommodate 3,660 guests, representing an evolution with respect to the design of its sister ships the Royal Princess (2013), Regal Princess (2014), Majestic Princess (2017) and Sky Princess (2019).
Slightly larger than its predecessors, it has 25 bars and restaurants.
The new ship offers designer interiors, including common areas such as the Atrium, the meeting point for cocktails, gourmet restaurants, and expansive views from the larger balconies in the Sky Suites:
Sky Suites: Since 2019 on board the Sky Princess, the luxurious Sky Suites offer exclusive amenities, butler service, accommodation for up to five people and the largest balcony at sea, covering 90 m2 and featuring 270-degree views.
25 bars and restaurants.
With a variety of outdoor dining options, The Enchanted Princess features, among others, Bistro Sur La Mer by three-Michelin-starred chef Emmanuel Renaut, with its menu based on authentic French dishes; Sabatini's Italian Trattoria, with its own pasta room guided by chef Angelo Auriana; Crown Grill Steakhouse and Bar, with preparations of meat and fresh seafood in an open kitchen; Crooners, which recreates the atmosphere of Sinatra with music from a pianist and offers a menu of Martinis and cocktails; Chef's Table Lumiere, a treat for food lovers; Gigi's Pizzeria, with an open kitchen where you can watch the chefs creating each pizza; The Salty Dog Gastropub, with creations by chef Ernesto Uchimura such as 100% gourmet burgers, or charcoal-grilled chicken tacos and classic hot dogs with fries; The Gelato, an ice cream parlor and creperie with delicious ice creams, milkshakes and more than 20 toppings and sauces; it also has three main dining rooms for guests.
Four pools: In addition to multiple whirlpools, the Enchanted Princess features two main pools, adjacent to the upper deck bar. At the stern of the ship, the infinity-style Wakeview pool and bar offer views of the horizon, while the adults-only Retreat pool provides a more private setting.
The Enchanted Princess offers personalized cruises with a variety of dining options and top-notch entertainment, enhanced by the Princess MedallionClass experience. This begins with the Medallion™, a wearable device about the size of a two-euro coin that enables features such as fast-track boarding, access to food and drinks, shopping, keyless cabin entry, payments, and locating friends and family anywhere on the ship, among other options. Passengers can also share their cruise moments using the MedallionNet Wi-Fi service, which offers fast, unlimited, reliable, and affordable connectivity for sharing experiences with friends and family, working remotely from anywhere on the ship, quickly posting content, or watching movies and shows.
Medallion™ is a small, coin-shaped device that allows us to perform many contactless actions.
The Enchanted Princess offers its passengers original shows, such as Rock Opera, with a musical soundtrack spanning classic rock, opera, and musical theater; or 5-SKIES, a virtual gaming world with digital effects, acrobatics, and contemporary music, making it one of the cruise line's most advanced shows. Another company show is Take Five, which debuted on the Sky Princess, featuring vintage visuals that transport guests to the heart of the jazz era. Each night, passengers can enjoy a trio of musicians playing live jazz while sipping on their favorite Rob Floyd cocktails and gin cocktails.
This ship also features exclusive Princess Cruises amenities and venues, such as its signature Piazza; the Lotus Spa, offering facials, therapeutic massages, hairdressing, manicures, and more; Princess Live! Café, with interactive culinary shows and live music during the day and comedy shows and games at night; Good Spirits at Sea bar, a Las Vegas-style casino with the latest slots, American roulette, and blackjack tables; exclusive boutiques from brands like Swarovski, Chanel, and Calvin Klein, as well as souvenir shops; and programs for children and teens such as Camp Discovery Youth & Teen Centre and Discovery at SEA.
He will come to Europe in April 2022 to cruise the Baltic Sea.
The ship's inaugural season began on November 10th, with fifteen 10-day round-trip itineraries in the Southern Caribbean departing from Fort Lauderdale. Following this season, the Enchanted Princess will sail to Europe in April 2022, offering Baltic cruises departing from and arriving in Copenhagen.
