BlueLadyBlue Posted July 24, 2018 #1 Share Posted July 24, 2018 WIll someone please tell me why the Carribean Princess is referred to as CB? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moki'smommy Posted July 24, 2018 #2 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Because there is also the Coral Princess and the Crown Princess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishywood Posted July 24, 2018 #3 Share Posted July 24, 2018 The two digit acronyms for each Princess ship: CB: Caribbean Princess CO: Coral Princess KP: Crown Princess DI: Diamond Princess EP: Emerald Princess NP: Golden Princess AP: Grand Princess IP: Island Princess MJ: Majestic Princess PA: Pacific Princess GP: Regal Princess RP: Royal Princess RU: Ruby Princess SA: Sapphire Princess CP: Sea Princess YP: Sky Princess TP: Star Princess SP: Sun Princess Obviously when they chose CP for Sea Princess no one thought to anticipate there would be a future ship with the actual initials of 'CP'. Never mind three of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weedpindle Posted July 24, 2018 #4 Share Posted July 24, 2018 it has to do with the call letters for maritime communications Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLadyBlue Posted July 25, 2018 Author #5 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Thank you very much. And a special thanks to fishywood for the list. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tailspintom Posted July 25, 2018 #6 Share Posted July 25, 2018 The two digit acronyms for each Princess ship: CB: Caribbean Princess CO: Coral Princess KP: Crown Princess DI: Diamond Princess EP: Emerald Princess NP: Golden Princess AP: Grand Princess IP: Island Princess MJ: Majestic Princess PA: Pacific Princess GP: Regal Princess RP: Royal Princess RU: Ruby Princess SA: Sapphire Princess CP: Sea Princess YP: Sky Princess TP: Star Princess SP: Sun Princess Obviously when they chose CP for Sea Princess no one thought to anticipate there would be a future ship with the actual initials of 'CP'. Never mind three of them. Thanks for the list. I was looking for it just yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted July 25, 2018 #7 Share Posted July 25, 2018 It's interesting to note that every ship has it's two letter designation, but noone ever uses it to refer to a ship except Caribbean Princess. Do you suppose it is a mark of affection? EM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PescadoAmarillo Posted July 25, 2018 #8 Share Posted July 25, 2018 While I realize the significance of the ship’s call letters in the maritime world, I have never fully understood the use of the two letter ship abbreviations on Cruise Critic. First, if a post is made using the incorrect abbreviation, six people feel the need to offer a correction. Furthermore, it can’t be that we all are just way too busy to actually type out the ship name, can it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted July 26, 2018 #9 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Furthermore, it can’t be that we all are just way too busy to actually type out the ship name, can it? IMHO, yes. YOMV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grego Posted July 26, 2018 #10 Share Posted July 26, 2018 You got it right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLadyBlue Posted July 26, 2018 Author #11 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Yomv?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickEk Posted July 26, 2018 #12 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Yomv?? s/b YMMV ... your mileage may vary ;p;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Lew- Posted July 26, 2018 #13 Share Posted July 26, 2018 it has to do with the call letters for maritime communicationsI don't think so... The Call Sign for the Caribbean Princes is ZCDG8 according to Marine Traffic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfuzzy Posted July 26, 2018 #14 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Can you imagine the look on someones face when you tell them you are sailing on the "TP" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare geoherb Posted July 26, 2018 #15 Share Posted July 26, 2018 I think CB is used for many reasons. The first is that it's easy to type (especially for those who can't remember how to spell Caribbean). The second is that using the correct abbreviation is a way to signal that you're a Princess insider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted July 26, 2018 #16 Share Posted July 26, 2018 I think CB is used for many reasons. The first is that it's easy to type (especially for those who can't remember how to spell Caribbean). The second is that using the correct abbreviation is a way to signal that you're a Princess insider. Funny above! (y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky TGO Posted July 27, 2018 #17 Share Posted July 27, 2018 I don't think so... The Call Sign for the Caribbean Princes is ZCDG8 according to Marine Traffic. I don’t think so either Lew. :D Go Patriots!!! Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted July 27, 2018 #18 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Yomv?? Your opinion may vary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLadyBlue Posted July 27, 2018 Author #19 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Thank you Rickey & Caribill :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eileen G Posted July 27, 2018 #20 Share Posted July 27, 2018 I was thinking about why everyone uses CB for the Caribbean Princess the other day. I think it's because all the other ships are referred to by their first name such as Royal, Crown, Regal. With the CB it would sound strange to call her the Caribbean which sounds more like a destination. We all love to shorten names and it does take time to write out Caribbean Princess all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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