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November 17, 2023 12:55 PM EST Princess Cruises Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sale Now Available The Love Boat Unwraps Significant Savings with 50% Off Cruises, Deposits and 3rd & 4th Guests Sail for Free FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Princess Cruises has unwrapped its Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, offering cruisers three great savings opportunities including up to 50% off 2024 and 2025 vacations, 50% off deposits, and the opportunity for third and fourth guests to sail for free. Princess Cruises Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sale Now Available Available now through Thursday, Nov. 30, the 50% off sale applies to all fare types including inclusive packages like Princess Plus and Princess Premier which add popular amenities like WiFi, beverages, desserts, fitness classes, crew gratuities and more at an even greater savings of up 65% when the inclusive package amenities are purchased separately. In addition to the Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals, guests can book a limited time offer running through Dec. 12, offering guests 50% off cruise fares and 50% off deposits on voyages 45 days or fewer. Destinations abound with cruises offered to the Mediterranean, Alaska, Japan, Australia & New Zealand, the Caribbean, Panama Canal, Mexico, Hawaiian Islands, Tahiti, California Coast, Northern Europe, British Isles, Greenland, South America & Antarctica and even World Cruises. The Princess Cruises Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sale ends at 11:59 pm PST on Nov. 30, 2023, and is available to residents of the 50 United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Bermuda and the District of Columbia. Some restrictions apply, with standard terms and conditions for all bookings. More details about this limited-time offer can be found at www.princess.com.

One of the best things about the Sanctuary, Tea Time!!!

On the Discovery over New Year's they did not allow photos. 🤷‍♂️

Another sea day and our view for the day! 😊

Unfortunately, photos are not allowed. 🤷‍♂️

Tonight's special dishes were a Seared Ahi Tuna Salad with Edamame and Lobster Thermador. We each had the Tuna Salad and the Halibut.

Currently, it is only on the Discovery and Enchanted (I think???). It is by invitation or $149 pp.

Looking forward to tomorrow night!!! 🥂🍷

At Sea for the next two days. The weather is too good to pass up our "Happy Place!" 🙂

Amazing breakfast presentation! This morning Debbie had the BLT with hardboiled egg sandwich (minus the B) and I had the smoked salmon.

@tml1230 Thank you for the kind words! Hopefully, we will share the same ship in the near future. Enjoy your cruise! 🙂🍷

They brought us back to the ship. Last year they took us back to the ship's shuttle drop-off and we had to take the ship's shuttle back.

Tonight we had dinner at The Catch. It was one of the best meals we have ever had on a cruise. We will definitely be returning multiple times during this voyage! Amuse Bouche: Olive and Eggplant Caponata with whipped goat cheese. Appetizer: Seafood Tower of tuna tartar in chile oil, salmon tartar and crab claw. We both had the Catch of the Day, Grilled Swordfish with Parmesan Fries. Dessert: Chantilly Lace (Best Dessert Ever!) And Crepes Suzette with Vanilla Ice Cream!

Youshould be able to scan the QR code on the receipt on my post above. If that does not work, Google LivornoCitySightseeing. We used a credit card, I didn't see anyone paying in cash.

Current internet speed test. We have had no issues with websites, email, or streaming.

We are also onboard, here is my just completed speed test. Even with these numbers we have had no issues with internet or streaming from Netflix.

Only cruise offer on our Platinum Amex is for Oceana. 😪

This morning we left the ship at 9:00 am and took the free shuttle to the center of Livorno. As we exited the free shuttle, the below tour company was selling three separate bus/tour options. #1- To Pisa #2- To Pisa & Florence #3- To Florence We choose the bus to Florence, 39€ pp, and made the 9:30 departure. There was at least one prior departure. Because there were two ships dropping off passengers at the same location it was quite hectic and I was not able to find out the cost of the other two tours. The ride to Florence took 90 minutes each way. Our scheduled return directly to the ship was 5 pm. All onboard for the ship was 6 pm. Once you arrive in Florence you have two options. You can stay with the guide for a walking directed tour or go off on your own. We went off on our own. The bus left Florence for Livorno at 3:30. The drop off/pickup location was a 5 minute walk north of the Florence train station. This was a very convenient spot. The location is at the top left of the map marked in green. We had a very nice sunny, warm day. Debbie got her shopping fix. And I got to shop for vino at the Grand Central Market. We also had lunch at our favorite Trattoria, right around the corner from the Grand Central Market. We shared a Caprese salad and pizza. The view from our table inside the restaurant. The two new members of our omboard wine club!

Sorry about the title! Seems it auto-added part of Australia to the word "Program" at the end??? I have requested an edit from the moderators. 🤷‍♂️

Bingo!!! 🙂

Good Morning Livorno!

No, the train station is a 15 minute city bus (or taxi) away from the shuttle drop off.

November 14, 2023 6:37 PM EST Princess Cruises Unveils 2025/26 Australia Program Featuring the Longest World Cruise and Discovery Princess’ Debut Down Under Princess Cruises has unveiled details of its much-anticipated 2025/26 Australian summer program featuring the Down Under debut of its stunning flagship Discovery Princess as well as the longest ever world cruise to sail roundtrip from Australia - a record-breaking 114-night voyage on Crown Princess. Offering roundtrip departures from Sydney, Brisbane and Auckland, Crown Princess’ epic 2026 world odyssey will visit 48 destinations in 31 countries across six continents and cover an impressive 35,000 nautical miles. The voyage will also claim the mantle of the longest world cruise ever undertaken from Australia, with Crown Princess carrying up to 3080 guests on its record sailing around the globe. Guests on the cruise will be treated to two new world cruise ports - Alexandria in Egypt and Patmos in Greece - as well as overnight visits to New York, Lima and Quebec and late-night stays in a range of exotic destinations including Reykjavik in Iceland and Papeete in Tahiti. Unveiling details, Princess Cruises Senior Vice President Asia Pacific, UK & Europe Stuart Allison said the milestone cruise was a highlight of the new program brimming with exciting holiday options as Discovery Princess joins Crown Princess and Grand Princess in local waters. Across the summer season the trio will offer 75 unique itineraries and 120 departures, with cruises ranging from 2 to 37 days and sailings available from seven ports: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Hobart in Australia and Auckland in New Zealand Mr Allison said Discovery Princess’ Sydney debut on December 6, 2025, would be a day to remember, coming almost exactly 50 years after Princess Cruises first started cruising local waters. The original Pacific Princess sailed on her first roundtrip cruise from Sydney in December 1975. “Cruising has come a long way in half a century, and we’re delighted to now be bringing a ship of the calibre of Discovery Princess to Australia as part of a fantastic line-up of summer cruising,” Mr Allison said. Measuring 330 metres in length and carrying 3660 guests, the 145,000-tonne Discovery Princess will be the biggest Princess Cruises’ ship to ever sail in Australia waters and will offer 22 itineraries during her four-month deployment, which will include 11 departures from Sydney. Mr Allison said Discovery Princess and Crown Princess would be deployed in Sydney, sailing on an array of itineraries including the cruise line’s ever-popular round Australia voyages and unique Tahiti and Hawaii cruise in addition to roundtrip sailings to New Zealand, Queensland and Fiji. Meanwhile the 107,000-tonne, 2600-guest Grand Princess will be based in Brisbane and will carry a record number of Princess guests from the city on 14 roundtrip cruises to destinations including Tasmania, Papua New Guinea and New Zealand. Highlights of the program include: Crown Princess’ 2026 world voyage sailing from Australia to South East Asia and through the Suez Canal to the Mediterranean and Northern Europe before cruising to North America and transiting the newest Panama Canal locks to return Down Under via the Pacific. Departing Sydney on May 10, 2026, the voyage will visit 48 memorable destinations and provide access to more than 50 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. More cruises to New Zealand than any other cruise line, with voyages on the three ships ranging from six to 15 nights. Sailings from both Brisbane and Sydney, roundtrip options include visits to an array of beautiful ports from Dunedin in the south to the Bay of Islands in New Zealand’s north. An 18-night cruise from Singapore to Sydney on Discovery Princess departing November 18, 2025, and enjoying maiden visits to destinations such as Ho Chi Minh City and Nha Trang in Vietnam and Lombok in Indonesia. Round Australia cruises departing from Sydney, Melbourne, Fremantle, Adelaide and Brisbane on Crown Princess in November 2025 and March 2026. The cruises will include visits to regional ports like Port Douglas, the Whitsundays, Broome, Exmouth and Albany as well as scenic cruising along the Kimberley Coast. The return of Princess’ popular cruises to Hawaii and Tahiti, with Grand Princess setting sail on a 37-night cruise visiting Pago Pago, Maui, Honolulu, Kauai, Kona, Hilo, Papeete, Moorea, Raiatea, Tonga and Norfolk Island. The cruise departs Sydney on October 16, 2025, and Brisbane on October 18, 2025. A 12-night Southern Explorer cruise on Discovery Princess sailing round trip from Sydney on February 28, 2026, and visiting Melbourne, Kangaroo Island, Adelaide, Port Lincoln, Port Arthur and Hobart. An 11-night cruise to Papua New Guinea on Grand Princess departing Brisbane on March 24, 2026, and visiting Alotau, Rabaul, Kiriwina Island and the Conflict Islands. Epic adventures sailing across the Pacific between North America and Australia and New Zealand on Discovery Princess and Grand Princess, with visits to ports in Tahiti and Hawaii. Mr Allison said guests on Discovery Princess would be able to enjoy 270-degree sweeping views from the largest balconies in the Princess fleet offered as part of the ship’s Sky Suites, unwind in the ultimate comfort at the Sanctuary and indulge their senses with world-class dining options including 360: An Extraordinary Experience, which takes guests on a sensory journey through world-class cuisine with a fusion of master story-telling and visual entertainment. Other features include 14 restaurants, 10 bars and additional lounges, and entertainment options that include the SeaWalk, a breathtaking glass-bottomed enclosed walkway that extends nearly 9 metres beyond the ship's edge. Meanwhile all three ships based Down Under will feature the Princess exclusive MedallionClass experience, which enables a level of service personalisation previously only available on small ships to now be delivered on a large ship, amenity-rich platform. The connected guest experience maximises guests’ time by delivering a host of onboard conveniences including contactless payment for anything on board; expedited embarkation; keyless stateroom entry; muster anywhere; friends and family locator; and ordering food, drinks, retail items or requesting service from their smart device or a crew member and having their order delivered directly to them…even if they move. For guests who desire more inclusive options onboard, Princess Plus and Princess Premier packages offer several amenities at tremendous values, including express boarding; alcoholic beverages, mocktails, specialty coffees and smoothies; unlimited MedallionNet Wi-Fi (the fastest at sea); casual and specialty dining; boutique fitness classes; complimentary room service and more. The program will go on sale at 9am AEDT on 29 November 2023 for Elite guests only and 9am AEDT 30 November 2023 for general sale. For more information on Princess ships, visit princess.com, call 13 24 88 or connect with a professional travel advisor.  Travel agents are encouraged to call 1300 587 473 or visit onesourcecruises.com.au. # # #