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Princess Cruises Expands Its Business in China, Launches Tianjin Route, and Upgrades Products in All Aspects

Tianjin, June 14, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Corporation, the world's leading cruise company, announced that its Princess Cruises brand will launch the Golden Princess with Tianjin as its home port, making its first voyage in China and bringing high-end cruise experiences to the northern Chinese market. This time, Princess Cruises will introduce a 65-day home port sailing season, allowing guests from northern China to travel to numerous vibrant destinations in South Korea and Japan aboard the Golden Princess.

(From left to right) Wang Yaming, Director of the Tianjin Municipal Transportation Commission; Wang Ping, Vice President and General Manager of Carnival Cruise Lines China; He Yongzhong, Director of the Industry Division of the Tianjin Municipal Tourism Administration; Wang Zhuli, Senior Vice President of Ctrip and CEO of Ctrip Cruises; and Yang Yingjie, Deputy Inspector of the Tianjin People's Government Port Service Office, take a group photo at the 2016 Tianjin Home Port Inaugural Voyage Ceremony of the Golden Princess.

The Golden Princess docked at the Tianjin International Cruise Home Port Terminal

From June 10 to August 13, 2016, the Golden Princess will offer 14 round-trip cruises between Tianjin and Japan & South Korea, visiting several renowned cities including Nagasaki, Hakata, Jeju, Busan, and Seoul (Incheon).

“With the Golden Princess’s inaugural docking at Tianjin Port, we will continue to lead our guests in discovering and exploring wonderful destinations across Asia,” said Anthony Kaufman, Executive Vice President of International Operations for Princess Cruises (Anthony Kaufman). “As a world-renowned cruise company with a long history, we are proud to be leaders in the cruise industry, offering innovative and premium cruise vacation experiences as well as highly acclaimed itineraries. Princess Cruises currently operates two ships in the Chinese market. By continuously expanding our home port routes in China, we will continue to provide unparalleled premium international cruise vacation experiences for discerning Chinese guests.”

Zhang Zhendong, General Manager of Tianjin International Cruise Home Port, said: “We are very pleased that the Golden Princess has chosen Tianjin for its first China home port sailing season, providing more diverse options for the northern China tourism market. Tianjin International Cruise Home Port is happy to continue working with Princess Cruises to further promote and support the rapidly developing cruise industry in China.”

Earlier this year, Princess Cruises announced its new brand positioning, “The Global Cruise Expert,” further highlighting the international vacation experiences created by Princess Cruises. Guests on the Golden Princess will continue to enjoy Princess Style, Princess Indulgence, Princess Cuisine, Princess Entertainment, and a series of newly upgraded features, including:

• State Dinner (French Court Banquet):Inspired by the 18th-century banquets of the Palace of Versailles in France, Princess Cruises’ renowned chefs recreate exquisite French cuisine for guests.

• Fete FrancaisFrench Culture Festival:Princess Cruises will specially present the newly created Fete Francais French Culture Festival during the 2016 China home port sailing season, offering guests a rich celebration of French culture. Through exciting activities, classes, and performances, guests on every voyage can experience a journey through French flair.

• CurtisStone (Curtis Stone)Customized Cuisine:Special appetizers and main courses crafted exclusively for Princess Cruises by renowned chef Curtis Stone will appear on the main dining room menu.

• Newly Upgraded Chocolate Journey:Refined desserts tailor-made for Princess Cruises by world-famous chocolate master Norman Love (Norman Love) will receive a complete upgrade: International Pastry Bar will serve Norman Love’s new desserts daily, while the main dining room will feature an upgraded version of his Chocolate Soufflé.

• Domestic and International Performing Artists:Renowned acrobats and magicians are specially invited to bring top-tier international performances that delight guests of all ages in China.

Wang Ping, Vice President and General Manager of Carnival Cruise Lines China, stated: “We are very excited to introduce the highly anticipated Golden Princess to Tianjin’s home port, showcasing our commitment to the Chinese market. With our new brand positioning, ‘The Global Cruise Expert,’ and a series of upgraded guest experiences and products, the Golden Princess will undoubtedly deliver a princess-like, international high-end cruise vacation experience for guests in northern China.”

Following the successful introduction of the Sapphire Princess to Tianjin Port in 2015, Princess Cruises and Ctrip have once again closely collaborated in 2016. “As the travel agency that first introduced cruise travel to China, we have always maintained close cooperation with Princess Cruises and jointly launched many popular cruise routes,” said Wang Zhuli, Senior Vice President of Ctrip and CEO of Ctrip Cruises. “We are truly honored to once again partner with Princess Cruises to introduce the Golden Princess to the Tianjin home port sailing season. This year, Ctrip’s cruise products and services will be comprehensively upgraded, offering diversified onshore themed tour routes as well as professional, attentive butler-style services throughout the journey, allowing Chinese travelers to share an even higher-quality maritime holiday.”

The Golden Princess has a displacement of 108,865 tons, is 950 feet long, and can accommodate 2,600 guests. It has 17 decks and 33 premium suites, with over half of the cabins featuring private balconies. The cruise ship is fully equipped with a variety of facilities, including 4 swimming pools, duty-free shops, a fitness center and spa, sports deck, children’s and teen center, library, internet café, art gallery, golf simulator, and other special amenities.