Princess Ships Deck the Halls!
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Princess Ships Deck the Halls - and their Masts - For a Festive
Holiday Season at Sea
Special Celebrations Ring in Christmas, Hanukkah and the New Year
SANTA CLARITA, Calif.
From the Christmas tree adorning the ship's mast to a visit from
Santa, the holiday season brings a special kind of cheer to Princess
ships. This year, Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year celebrations will
be in full swing fleetwide, with several new seasonal activities for
passengers to enjoy.
Trimmed from stem to stern in festive holiday décor, Princess ships
will reflect the season in a variety of ways. Special menus and
culinary displays will offer traditional goodies. Strolling carolers
and live musicians will fill the air with the sounds of the season.
And the ship's movie screens will feature the holiday classics loved
by young and old alike.
Some special activities debut this season, adding to the festivities.
Children of all ages will enjoy a special reading of "The Night Before
Christmas" by a member of the ship's company. A holiday production
show debuts in the Princess Theater on select ships, with the
opportunity for photos with the cast members in their holiday finery.
On Christmas Eve, passengers will sit down to a dinner of traditional
holiday fare, and on Christmas Day passengers can enjoy a cup of
eggnog, plus a sumptuous brunch including roast turkey and all the
trimmings. Freshly prepared stolen and Christmas cookies round out
the seasonal treats.
A full day of activities on Christmas Day centers around the atrium,
with events for young and old. A spectacular display from the ship's
culinary team, including a variety of gingerbread houses, will delight
the senses. Santa is sure to drop in with gifts, and stay for a
special photo session to capture the moment with passengers.
Elsewhere, a holiday variety show adds a seasonal element to the
ship's entertainment offerings. Religious services are held as well,
and passengers can attend midnight mass or an inter-denominational
church service performed by onboard clergy.
Christmas For Kids - Christmas Day will be especially festive for the
ship's younger cruisers. Santa Claus is sure to make an appearance
with his sack full of toys, along with his Princess helper, Pelican
Pete. A fun-filled holiday fair in the atrium offers youngsters the
opportunity to try their hand at cookie decorating, balloon making,
face painting, games and other competitions. The Youth centers will
host holiday parties for each age group, and kids can make decorations
to display on the center's Christmas tree. Youngsters can get
creative with other holiday-themed arts and crafts projects throughout
the cruise, and they will have an opportunity to sing Christmas carols
for passengers. Classic family holiday movies will be screened in the
kids centers and the ship's theaters. For parents who want to stay up
later to celebrate the holidays, free late-night group kid sitting
sessions will be available on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
Hanukkah - Passengers celebrating the festival of lights on board can
participate in religious services, including special prayer and song
services conducted by a rabbi who sails during the holiday period. A
special area of the ship is reserved for those participating in these
events and ships display menorahs and fresh flower arrangements
decorated in the Hanukkah colors of blue, silver and white. Children
will enjoy themed arts and crafts pertinent to the holiday, which runs
from December 15 to 22.
Ringing in the New Year -- Princess ships will welcome 2007 in style
with a fun-filled New Year's Eve party where revelers can count down
to the new year with music, confetti, noise-makers and a balloon drop.
Earlier in the evening, passengers will enjoy a special New Year's Eve
menu. And once the new year arrives, football fans will be pleased to
know they won't miss the day's traditional college bowl games, as the
telecasts will be shown (if available) in a shipboard lounge or on
some vessels' giant Movies Under the Stars screen, complete with a
full buffet of "munchies" such as popcorn, chips, mini hot dogs or
burgers, and other assorted goodies.
This season, Princess' 15-ship fleet offers a wide range of sailings
over the holiday period, offering the opportunity to celebrate in the
Caribbean, Mexico, the Panama Canal, Australia/New Zealand, South
America, Hawaii and the South Pacific.
Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a
professional travel agent.