Princess' "Tropical Summer" Features More of the South Pacific in 2007

[T&J]

Thought this might be of interest to some:

 

4/19/2006

Princess' "Tropical Summer" Features More of the South Pacific in 2007

Exotic Season Includes First Ever Summer Hawaii Sailings, Romantic French Polynesia Voyages, Pacific Crossings and a Special Midway Anniversary Cruise

 

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (April 19, 2006) -- Princess' most intimate vessels will spend summer 2007 sailing through a variety of South Pacific itineraries, perfect for a relaxing island-filled vacation. Not only will Princess offer its first-ever summer Hawaiian Islands cruise season, but ships will sail a special cruise to Midway Islands for the 65th anniversary of the Battle of Midway and feature several full Pacific crossings.

Pacific Princess, Tahitian Princess and Regal Princess will each offer different South Pacific options. Pacific Princess crosses the Pacific from Sydney, offering a variety of cruise segments along the way. Tahitian Princess begins another full season of French Polynesia and Hawaii/Tahiti sailings, now scheduled through spring 2008. And Regal Princess' final season with the line features the company's first ever summer sailings on the favorite roundtrip Hawaiian Islands sailings, plus a Midway Anniversary cruise.

"These cruises are perfect for passengers looking for a summer island getaway," said Jan Swartz, Princess' senior vice president of customer service and sales. "We know our smaller ships have many fans who will appreciate the opportunity to enjoy a summertime escape to Hawaii, Tahiti and other romantic South Pacific destinations."

The 2007 summer Exotics program includes:

Pacific Princess Crosses the Pacific -- The 670-passenger Pacific Princess offers explorers the opportunity to cross the Pacific with several cruises and segments. Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific -- This 33-day ocean voyage across the Pacific from Sydney to Honolulu departs on April 24 for calls at Melbourne, Tasmania (Burnie), Wellington, Napier, Tauranga, Auckland, Bay of Islands, Fiji (Suva), Pago Pago (American Samoa), Moorea, Tahiti (Papeete), Raiatea, Bora Bora, Christmas Island, Hilo, Kauai (Nawiliwili), and Maui (Lahaina). This extended voyage is also offered in segments from Sydney to Tahiti (21 days) and Tahiti to Honolulu (12 days departing May 14).

Hawaiian Islands -- The ship then sails on an 11-day cruise from Honolulu to Vancouver with stops in Kauai, Maui, Kona and Hilo, plus scenic Kilauea volcano cruising, departing May 26. Tahitian Princess to French Polynesia and Hawaii -- Sister ship Tahitian Princess will once again entrance her 670 passengers with scenic cruising on two French Polynesia itineraries plus a Tahiti/Hawaii option.

Polynesia & Cook Islands -- A favorite 10-day roundtrip itinerary featuring an overnight in Papeete, plus calls at Huahine (Polynesia), Rarotonga (Cook Islands), Raiatea (overnight), Tahaa Scenic Cruising, Bora Bora (overnight), and Moorea. The ship will sail on 23 departures of this route beginning April 26, 2007 through April 28, 2008.

Hawaii & Tahiti -- A 12-night journey between Papeete and Honolulu with calls in Moorea, Raiatea, Bora Bora, Christmas Island, Hilo, Maui (Lahaina), and Kauai (Nawiliwili). Passengers can choose from six departures throughout the summer on June 5 and 17, July 19 and 31, and September 1 and 19.

Polynesia & the Marquesas Islands -- This 10-day roundtrip voyage from Papeete includes visits to Moorea, Tuamotu Atolls Scenic Cruising, Nuku Hiva (Marquesas Islands), Hiva Oa (Marquesas Islands), Rangiroa (Polynesia), Tahaa Scenic Cruising, Raiatea (overnight), and Bora Bora. Tahitian Princess will offer seven sailings on this itinerary on October 11 and 31, November 20, December 10 and 30, January 19, and February 8. Regal Princess to Hawaii ... and Beyond -- Princess' first summer Hawaiian cruise season features convenient roundtrip sailings from Los Angeles aboard the 1,590-passenger Regal Princess for a farewell season that also spotlights a special Midway anniversary cruise and a Pacific crossing.

Hawaiian Islands -- A popular roundtrip sailing from Los Angeles, this 15-day voyage takes in Hilo, Kilauea Volcano Scenic Cruising, Kona, Honolulu, Kauai (Nawiliwili), and Maui. Seven sailings are offered between April 28 and August 16, 2007.

Hawaii and Midway Islands Anniversary -- Also sailing roundtrip from Los Angeles, this special 20-day voyage sails straight to Midway Islands for the 65th anniversary of the Battle of Midway, returning via Kauai (Nawiliwili), Honolulu, Maui (Lahaina), Kona, Kilauea Volcano Scenic Cruising, and Hilo. This one-time only sailing departs on May 28.

Hawaii, Tahiti and South Pacific -- A 31-day Los Angeles to Sydney crossing, featuring stops in many of the Pacific's most enchanting destinations, including Maui (Lahaina), Honolulu, Bora Bora, Tahiti (Papeete), Rarotonga (Cook Islands), Pago Pago (American Samoa), International Dateline crossing, Fiji (Suva), Auckland, Tauranga, Dunedin (Port Chalmers), Fiordland National Park Scenic Cruising, Tasmania (Burnie), and Melbourne. Regal Princess departs Los Angeles on August 31.

Travelers can extend their vacations with Princess' Cruise Plus hotel packages in Papeete, Honolulu, Sydney and Los Angeles. A four-night Moorea and Tahiti package is available for some extra romantic time for passengers in Papeete.

Early booking fares for Exotic cruises start at $1,345 per person, based on double occupancy. Sailings open for booking on April 22, 2006. Additional information is available through a professional travel agent, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS, or by visiting the company's website at http://www.princess.com.

[TexasMom2]

Thank you -- why won't April 22 hurry up and get here?

[phillipahain]

Thanks for posting all the info.

 

Do you have any idea what the Pacific Princess is doing after it gets to Vancouver in June 07.