New Princess Ship - 2017

[panamapd]

Hi there

 

What with all the new ships launching I haven't had a chance to sail with Princess since 2008. I have a gap in my cruising schedule and would like to know if anyone has any more info. For instance, the new name, when will bookings open? (I know it is for 2017 but the new MSC ship, for 2017, is open for bookings at the end of this month.

[dmwnc1959]

The new ship is yet unnamed, bookings will probably open about 16-18 months out before her maiden voyage, and depending on what time of year she debuts, expect a summer season in the Mediterranean after which she will be deployed to China on a permanent basis.

 

:D

[Colo Cruiser]

Hi there

 

What with all the new ships launching I haven't had a chance to sail with Princess since 2008. I have a gap in my cruising schedule and would like to know if anyone has any more info. For instance, the new name, when will bookings open? (I know it is for 2017 but the new MSC ship, for 2017, is open for bookings at the end of this month.

 

 

 

The new Princess ship is being deployed to Asia. :(

[dmwnc1959]

The new Princess ship is being deployed to Asia. :(

 

 

It'll be interesting to see who they pick as the new ship's Godmother, as well as where the ship will be christened - in the Med somewhere or in Shanghai?

 

:confused:

[Colo Cruiser]

It'll be interesting to see who they pick as the new ship's Godmother, as well as where the ship will be christened - in the Med somewhere or in Shanghai?

 

:confused:

 

 

Bruce Lee in absentia?

[dmwnc1959]

Bruce Lee in absentia?

 

 

Oh no you didn't...:eek:

 

;)

[Astro Flyer]

The new Princess ship is being deployed to Asia. :(

Royal & Regal go to Europe, east coast & Caribbean and the 3rd Royal-class ship goes to Asia. Older west coast favorites like the Sapphire & Diamond go to Asia. Once again Princess shows they don't really care much about the west coast. :(

 

Yes, I am whining but it was very disappointing when Princess ignored the west coast again in favor of Asia...our "new" ships are always years old with the 8 year Ruby being our "new" ship. :eek:

[JimmyVWine]

The name should be a "no-brainer". Let's see now.....There is a Ruby, and an Emerald, and a Sapphire, and a Diamond.....What gemstone is there that is crucial to the cruise industry that has not yet been used as the name for a Princess ship? Ah yes.....Ladies and Gentleman, I give you......

 

The Tanzanite Princess!!!

[lazycruzer]

The name should be a "no-brainer". Let's see now.....There is a Ruby, and an Emerald, and a Sapphire, and a Diamond.....What gemstone is there that is crucial to the cruise industry that has not yet been used as the name for a Princess ship? Ah yes.....Ladies and Gentleman, I give you......

 

The Tanzanite Princess!!!

 

 

Since she is going to Asia, maybe Pearl Princess???????????

:)

Edited June 9, 2015 by lazycruzer

[antsp]

The name should be a "no-brainer". Let's see now.....There is a Ruby, and an Emerald, and a Sapphire, and a Diamond.....What gemstone is there that is crucial to the cruise industry that has not yet been used as the name for a Princess ship? Ah yes.....Ladies and Gentleman, I give you......

 

The Tanzanite Princess!!!

 

Riviera Princess

[AlaskaGolden]

If they are willing to move away from the Rs then Majestic Princess would be perfect.

[Loonbeam]

Average rev per berth is about $600 on the SF non-Alaska sailing. Asia is running $800-1000...

 

Royal & Regal go to Europe, east coast & Caribbean and the 3rd Royal-class ship goes to Asia. Older west coast favorites like the Sapphire & Diamond go to Asia. Once again Princess shows they don't really care much about the west coast. :(

 

Yes, I am whining but it was very disappointing when Princess ignored the west coast again in favor of Asia...our "new" ships are always years old with the 8 year Ruby being our "new" ship. :eek:

[caribill]

The current Ocean Princess will be leaving the fleet, so that name will be available.

[MBandJSinUK]

Sky princess

[Coral]

Royal & Regal go to Europe, east coast & Caribbean and the 3rd Royal-class ship goes to Asia. Older west coast favorites like the Sapphire & Diamond go to Asia. Once again Princess shows they don't really care much about the west coast. :(

 

Yes, I am whining but it was very disappointing when Princess ignored the west coast again in favor of Asia...our "new" ships are always years old with the 8 year Ruby being our "new" ship. :eek:

 

They have been ignoring the MidWest for even longer :)

[Astro Flyer]

Average rev per berth is about $600 on the SF non-Alaska sailing. Asia is running $800-1000...

 

I understand the profitability factor & know that it is important for any company to make a profit. Mr. Donald is very vocal promoting passenger satisfaction however to me his actions seem to indicate that profits might be his top priority.

 

It's a fine line to walk & hopefully he'll find the optimum balance between passenger satisfaction & profitability.

Edited June 9, 2015 by Astro Flyer

[Astro Flyer]

They have been ignoring the MidWest for even longer :)

 

I thought my whining might elicit such a comment & only surprised that Colo Cruiser didn't post it first...ha, ha! ;)

[whatcruiseisnext]

We were told by the captain on the Regal that the new ship would be named the SKY Princess.

[icat2000]

Maybe it might come to Australia for a visit We have the Dawn, Sea and the Sun. Just missing the Sky.

[Loonbeam]

If SF was close to Asia in revenue, I could see that argument. But right now that's way too much money to leave on the table. As more ships get moved there, eventually the market will saturate, but for now, Asia is home to 3/4 of a BILLION potential first time cruisers (who are the most profitable) with 6 ships there full time averaging 4000 pax they could flip the ships over with all new cruisers every week and still have a 500 year supply.

 

I understand the profitability factor & know that it is important for any company to make a profit. Mr. Donald is very vocal promoting passenger satisfaction however to me his actions seem to indicate that profits might be his top priority.

 

It's a fine line to walk & hopefully he'll find the optimum balance between passenger satisfaction & profitability.

[spingal]

Royal & Regal go to Europe, east coast & Caribbean and the 3rd Royal-class ship goes to Asia. Older west coast favorites like the Sapphire & Diamond go to Asia. Once again Princess shows they don't really care much about the west coast. :(

 

Yes, I am whining but it was very disappointing when Princess ignored the west coast again in favor of Asia...our "new" ships are always years old with the 8 year Ruby being our "new" ship. :eek:

 

I completely agree!!!!! Come on Princess -- give us one of the newer ships! :mad::mad::mad::mad:

[Colo Cruiser]

They have been ignoring the MidWest for even longer :)

 

 

I have heard Columbus stopped in Denver at some point. :cool:

They have been ignoring us too. :(

Edited June 9, 2015 by Colo Cruiser

[JimmyVWine]

We were told by the captain on the Regal that the new ship would be named the SKY Princess.

 

Seems like they are missing out on an alternative revenue stream, i.e., naming rights. Think how much money PCL could realize if it named the new ship "SKYY Princess".

 

And they could re-name the Diamond Princess as the "Diamonds International Princess".

And the Crown and the Royal could be combined into the "Crown Royal" I and the "Crown Royal II".

:D;):cool:

Edited June 9, 2015 by JimmyVWine

[Colo Cruiser]

Seems like they are missing out on an alternative revenue stream, i.e., naming rights. Think how much money PCL could realize if it named the new ship "SKYY Princess".

 

And they could re-name the Diamond Princess as the "Diamonds International Princess".

And the Crown and the Royal could be combined into the "Crown Royal" I and the "Crown Royal II".

:D;):cool:

 

Or Coke Princess since they don't do Pepsi.

[dchip]

Seems like they are missing out on an alternative revenue stream, i.e., naming rights. Think how much money PCL could realize if it named the new ship "SKYY Princess".

 

And they could re-name the Diamond Princess as the "Diamonds International Princess".

And the Crown and the Royal could be combined into the "Crown Royal" I and the "Crown Royal II".

:D;):cool:

 

:D:D:D

 

Cheers, Denise