PRINCESS Cruises has announced it intends to resume homeporting in Japan from 15 Mar next year. Diamond Princess, which was quarantined at the Port of Yokohama at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in Mar 2020, will operate the new season, offering a total of 57 departures ranging from five...
PRINCESS Cruises has announced it intends to resume homeporting in Japan from 15 Mar next year.
Diamond Princess, which was quarantined at the Port of Yokohama at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in Mar 2020, will operate the new season, offering a total of 57 departures ranging from five to 19 days.
Diamond was designed for the Japanese market, with features including a large open-air onsen bathing and garden complex.
Princess President, John Padgett, said “the reopening of Japanese ports to the international cruise industry is an important and welcome development that not only vastly expands the vacation opportunities available to guests but also helps to significantly strengthen the Japanese tourism economy”.
MEANWHILE Princess is also rolling out additional features for its “Princess Plus” and “Princess Premier” packages, effective for sailings after 20 Feb 2023.
The enhancements include new “decadent” Princess Premium desserts, as well as complimentary onboard fitness classes as part of the recently announced partnership with Xponential Fitness (CW 13 Sep).
Princess Plus includes the Plus Beverage Package, a single-device wi-fi plan, two crafted desserts, unlimited juices, free pre-cruise Medallion shipping and two fitness classes per day.
Princess Premier features a four-device wi-fi plan, a photo package, two nights of speciality dining, unlimited desserts and fitness classes, reserved seating in the Princess Theater and more.
The new packages will be available for booking after 14 Dec, the company said.
