First steel plate is cut at Fincantieri’s Monfalcone yard
Making her debut in spring 2013, the new 141,000-ton »Royal Princess« is the first of two ships for Princess[ds_preview] new-generation. The prototype design is an evolution of the line’s classic style of ships.
A new design element revealed at Cruise Shipping Miami 2011 is an over-water »Sea Walk«, a top-deck glass-bottomed enclosed walkway on the ship’s starboard side extending more than 28 feet beyond the edge of the vessel. From here passengers can enjoy dramatic views, including to the sea 128 feet below.
On the ship‘s port side, passengers will find a similarly-unique cantilevered »Sea View« bar, featuring cocktails with unbeatable vistas.
Also on her top decks, »Royal Princess« will feature a new adults-only pool surrounded by private cabanas. Two additional pools will flank a tropical island that will offer pool seating by day, and by night will become an outdoor dance club. »Princess«’ adults-only area »The Sanctuary« will be expanded both in size and amenities.
»Princess passengers will easily recognize our next ship as a natural progression in our fleet,« said Princess President and CEO Alan Buckelew.
»We’re taking the best features of our newest vessels that have been such customer pleasers, and taking them to the next level. Just as the original ›Royal Princess‹ ushered in a new era for our company with its innovative design, we expect our new ›Royal Princess‹ to do the same.«
Inside the ship, one of the line‘s hallmark venues, the »Piazza« atrium, will be significantly expanded. This area will be the multi-faceted social hub of the vessel, combining always-changing quick bites and light meals, beverages, entertainment, shopping and guest services. All outside staterooms on »Royal Princess« will have balconies, which summs up to 80 % of the ship’s staterooms. »Royal Princess« will include 260,000 square feet of inside public space with multiple dining and entertainment venues, as well as other special features and amenities which will be revealed as the building continous.
