Condé Nast Traveler as we speak introduced the outcomes of its annual Readers’ Selection Awards with Princess Cruises, and its latest ship, Solar Princess, acknowledged because the #1 in Mega Cruise in the US.
Along with this high honor, Princess Cruises additionally ranked fifth within the Giant Ship class, for vessels accommodating 2,500 to 4,000 passengers—representing 13 of the 15 different ships within the fleet. The twin recognition underscores the cruise line’s unwavering dedication to delivering distinctive visitor experiences irrespective of the ship measurement.
Greater than 575,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers submitted responses ranking their journey experiences throughout the globe to supply a complete have a look at the locations they eagerly anticipate revisiting. The Readers’ Selection Awards, with their unparalleled legacy because the journey business’s longest-running and most prestigious accolades, stay the last word image and acknowledgment of excellence inside the journey sector. The total listing of winners could be discovered right here.
“The Condé Nast Traveler readers have spoken and chosen the magnificent Solar Princess because the primary ship in its class,” mentioned John Padgett, Princess president. “The design and facilities of this subsequent degree Love Boat play a key function on this achievement, however the true tribute behind this award is pushed by the laborious work and dedication of the Solar Princess crew who carry the ship to life and create unforgettable moments for our friends.”
The 177,882-ton, 4,300-guest Solar Princess introduces an modern new ship platform designed solely for the world’s most iconic cruise model. A real engineering marvel, Solar Princess just lately accomplished its inaugural cruise season within the Mediterranean and will probably be debuting in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., on October 8 for the ship’s first Caribbean season.
Princess ships are famend for providing spacious venues and Solar Princess takes that to the following degree. Solar Princess eye-catching expertise venues embody The Dome, a ground-breaking geodesic, glass-enclosed construction on the high of the ship impressed by the terraces of Santorini. The outward and suspended Sphere Atrium, the namesake of this new class of ship, takes the central Piazza hub of the ship into a brand new dimension. Right here friends are enveloped with expansive ocean views and an open idea, impressed to ship the specified life-style of relaxed indoor and outside dwelling.
Solar Princess presents a rare cruise expertise with not-to-be-missed culinary, leisure and luxurious lodging, together with:
The Biggest Foodie Vacation spot at Sea
Solar Princess serves up 30 inviting restaurant and bar venues with an unprecedented assortment of celeb collaborators, high-end elements and culinary experiences from:
- Spellbound by Magic Fortress: Mixing the fascinating world of magic with the artwork of culinary and mixology to create a rare, modern and immersive eating expertise, steeped in magic and journey.
- Makoto Ocean: Reshaping conventional sushi with a inventive strategy, the Grasp of Edomae-style sushi, Chef Makoto Okuwa brings his 25 years of expertise with a brand new idea crafting playful, exquisitely introduced dishes paying tribute to Japanese traditions.
- Love by Britto: A high-end boutique restaurant with probably the most romantic view from the ship celebrating love and artwork from world-renowned artist Romero Britto.
- The Butcher’s Block by Dario: A brand new specialty pop-up restaurant from the world’s most well-known butcher Dario Cecchini, friends take pleasure in completely ready beef and steak, together with Cecchini’s signature cuts.
- The Catch by Rudi: An distinctive dinner idea from famend Chef Rudi Sodamin showcasing delectable treasures from the ocean.
- Good Spirits at Sea with Rob Floyd: Vacation spot-inspired, one-of-a-kind cocktail creations from celeb mixologist Rob Floyd.
For showstopping leisure, the Princess Area is probably the most technologically superior theater at sea, providing authentic productions together with performances within the spherical. At night time, The Dome astonishes audiences with acrobatic Cirque Éloize performances whereas the Piazza dazzles with a retractable stage and immersive Champagne Waterfall.
Solar Princess additionally options the cruise line’s largest on line casino, two-story Lotus Spa, and an expanded retail setting with greater than 200 premium manufacturers. The retail area additionally contains a number of firsts a sea together with an upscale showroom devoted to luxurious horology showcasing TAG Heuer and Breitling and greater than 25 new manufacturers out there to cruise friends like Italian purse model, Pinko and athleisure favorites Past Yoga and Varley.
Plus, Princess delivers a premium trip with the road’s award-winning, signature Princess MedallionClass expertise which presents unparalleled service and personalization.
The 2024 Readers’ Selection Awards are printed on Condé Nast Traveler’s web site at cntraveler.com/rca and celebrated within the November subject.
About Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises is The Love Boat, the world’s most iconic cruise model that delivers dream holidays to hundreds of thousands of friends yearly in probably the most sought-after locations on the biggest ships that supply elite service personalization and ease customary of small, yacht-class ships. Nicely-appointed staterooms, world class eating, grand performances, award-winning casinos and leisure, luxurious spas, imaginative experiences and boundless actions mix with unique Princess MedallionClass service to create significant connections and unforgettable moments in probably the most unimaginable settings on this planet – the Caribbean, Alaska, Panama Canal, Mexican Riviera, Europe, South America, Australia/New Zealand, the South Pacific, Hawaii, Asia, Canada/New England, Antarctica, and World Cruises.
The corporate is a part of Carnival Company & plc (NYSE/LSE:CCL; NYSE:CUK).