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Visible for miles from sea, the White Cliffs of Dover are an instantly recognizable symbol of England. Modern highways make Dover the doorstep to London - Britain's ever-fascinating capital. Visitors to this great city have a wealth of pleasures to choose from. Experience an unforgettable journey on your Princess World Cruise.

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Day 1 Port of Call Dover Departure 9:00p.m.

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Dover is one of the most-visited towns in England but most of the 13 million people who travel to Dover each year are bound for one of the many ferries, catamarans or hydrofoils that cross the English Channel (more properly called the Dover Straits) to North-West France. A small number of travellers stop in the town and enjoy the 'Dover hospitality' that is on offer. There is information on these pages for people travelling into Dover by road/rail/cycle and for those wanting to take a ferry to France, including Port & Ferry News. Drivers will see very little of Dover itself as they enter on either the A20 from the South or the A2 from the North-West. In both cases, the roads arrive at the Harbour, where they join. The whole of Dover's town stretches inland from the Harbour and continues along three valleys into the Kent countryside. Dover is at one end of the North Downs and has several ranges of hills, two of which have fortresses dating from the medieval and Roman eras, as well as more modern (19th Century) times. Behind the town centre are the modern-day barracks, Dover's past and current commitments to the country have always included more than can be seen under the famous White Cliffs. Modern-day Dover has a mixed economy but is still very heavily dependent on the ferry industry. Other major employers include: the Ministry of Defence (at Connaught Barracks), numerous freight companies, vehicle sellers & repairers! The history of Dover is best covered in the many books and videos on the subject (available, of course, at the town's Museum!).

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Day 3 Port of Call Lerwick Arrival 7:00a.m. Departure 4:00p.m.

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Lerwick, the lively capital of Shetland, centers around its important and busy harbor, particularly during the summer months, when yachts, cruise liners, private yachts, and motor cruisers arrive from ports all around the North Atlantic. Lerwick has a population of around 7,500, approximately one-third of Shetland's total population. The shops, pubs, restaurants, hotels, and guesthouses bustle all year with locals, visiting businessmen, tourists, and seafarers. A mix of old and new, the town offers visitors a range of things to do and see. Places of interest include Clickimin Broch - an outstanding example of Bronze Age and Iron Age architecture; Fort Charlotte - built in 1665 and has good views from the gunports; the Bod of Gremista - an 18th-century fishing booth; and the picture-postcard Lodberries - old merchants' houses with their piers. The Museum has a fascinating collection of artifacts illustrating Shetland's history. Elsewhere special exhibitions depict Shetland tradition and crafts - knitting, spinning, lace-making, fiddle music, and Up Helly Aa.

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Day 5 Port of Call Reykjavik Arrival 10:00a.m. Departure 9:00p.m.

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Iceland's capital and largest city, Reykjavik, is on the coast. The city is home to the National and Saga museums, which trace Iceland’s Viking history. The striking concrete Hallgrimskirkja church and rotating Perlan glass dome offer sweeping views of the sea and nearby hills. Near the village of Grindavik, the geothermal Blue Lagoon spa exemplifies the island’s volcanic activity.

Day 6 Port of Call Grundarfjordur Arrival 7:00a.m. Departure 6:00p.m.

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Grundarfjörður is a town in the north of the Snæfellsnes peninsula in the west of Iceland. It is situated between a mountain range and the sea. The nearby mountain Kirkjufell forms a small peninsula.

Day 7 Port of Call Isafjordur Arrival 8:00a.m. Departure 6:00p.m.

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Ísafjörður is a town in the Westfjords region of northwest Iceland. It's known for its dramatic landscapes. The old town has wooden houses with corrugated tin roofs built by fishing merchants in the 18th and 19th centuries. The Westfjords Heritage Museum has exhibits on the town’s maritime history, including a collection of old fishing boats. The old hospital, now a cultural center, contains archives and photography.

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Day 11 Port of Call St. John's/Newfoundland Arrival 8:00a.m. Departure 6:00p.m.

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St. John's, a city on Newfoundland island off Canada's Atlantic coast, is the capital of Newfoundland and Labrador province. Its harbor was settled by the British in the 1600s. Downtown is known for its colorful row houses. Above the city is Signal Hill with walking trails and the site of the first transatlantic wireless communication, Cabot Tower, which commemorates John Cabot's discovery of Newfoundland.

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Day 13 Port of Call Corner Brook Arrival 8:00a.m. Departure 5:00p.m.

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The City is nestled among the folded and faulted Long Range Mountains, which are a continuation of the Appalachian Mountain belt, stretching up from Georgia in the southern United States. Set at the mouth of the Bay of Islands, the City is 40 km (25 miles) inland from the open waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The landscape of the Corner Brook region is rugged and the scenery is spectacular. The surrounding coastline holds magnificent fjords, jagged headlands, thickly forested areas, and many offshore islands. Wildlife, forest, and water mingle with the City's borders on all sides, and mountains fill the horizon in all directions. The history of the Corner Brook region is long and diverse. For thousands of years, people have lived and worked along the shores of the Bay of Islands and in the Humber River Valley, including two aboriginal groups - the Maritime Archaic Indians and the Beothuk people. Theatre and art are alive in Corner Brook. Theatre Newfoundland and Labrador (TNL), one of the province's only professional theatre companies, maintains its home office in Corner Brook. The Arts and Culture Center sets the stage for visiting productions - ballet companies, comedians, theatrical productions, and musical artists all make Corner Brook a stop on their Canadian tours. The visual arts are also thriving in Corner Brook. Painters, photographers, and sculptors find inspiration in the landscape and culture of Corner Brook, and several art galleries display and sell their work. Those interested in visual art can study at Memorial University of Newfoundland's Sir Wilfred Grenfell College, which has offered a Bachelor of Fine Arts program since 1988.

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Day 15 Port of Call Quebec City Arrival 9:00a.m.

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Quebec City sits on the Saint Lawrence River in Canada's mostly French-speaking Québec province. Dating to 1608, it has a fortified colonial core, Vieux-Québec and Place Royale, with stone buildings and narrow streets. This area is the site of the towering Château Frontenac Hotel and the imposing Citadelle of Québec. The Petit Champlain district’s cobblestone streets are lined with bistros and boutiques.

Day 16 Port of Call Quebec City Departure 7:00p.m.

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Quebec City sits on the Saint Lawrence River in Canada's mostly French-speaking Québec province. Dating to 1608, it has a fortified colonial core, Vieux-Québec and Place Royale, with stone buildings and narrow streets. This area is the site of the towering Château Frontenac Hotel and the imposing Citadelle of Québec. The Petit Champlain district’s cobblestone streets are lined with bistros and boutiques.

Day 17 Port of Call Saguenay Arrival 7:00a.m. Departure 5:00p.m.

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Saguenay is a city in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region of Quebec, Canada, on the Saguenay River, about 200 kilometers north of Quebec City by overland route.

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Day 19 Port of Call Charlottetown Arrival 9:00a.m. Departure 6:00p.m.

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Charlottetown is the capital city of Prince Edward Island, and is nationally recognized as the “Birthplace of Confederation”. With such a proud history, it is preserving its distinct heritage through historic streetscapes, parks, buildings, culture and pageantry, local festivals, and events. Charlottetown is alive with the buzz of a modern urban center. The city boasts some of Canada's best educational facilities, cultural venues, and economic opportunities. With the Confederation link bridge joining Prince Edward Island to mainland Canada, more and more people enjoy the city's exciting atmosphere. The University of Prince Edward Island and Holland College campuses in several locations, including Charlottetown and Montague, have a wide range of applied arts and technical education programs. Lucy Maud Montgomery, the creator of “Anne of Green Gables,” always knew she wanted to be a writer. She had various poems and stories published as a young woman and today her stories can be re-lived on Prince Edward Island.

Day 20 Port of Call Sydney/Nova Scotia Arrival 8:00a.m. Departure 5:00p.m.

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Sydney is a harbor town on Cape Breton Island, in Nova Scotia, Canada. By the water, the Big Fiddle is a huge violin statue honoring local music. Wooden 18th-century buildings include the Coset and Just houses, now museums with period furniture. St. Patrick’s Church Museum showcases local history in an 1828 church. East, at Glace Bay, the Cape Breton Miners’ Museum explores the area’s coal-mining heritage.

Day 21 Port of Call Halifax Arrival 9:00a.m. Departure 6:00p.m.

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Halifax, an Atlantic Ocean port in eastern Canada, is the provincial capital of Nova Scotia. A major business center, it’s also known for its maritime history. The city is dominated by the hilltop Citadel, a star-shaped fort completed in the 1850s. Waterfront warehouses known as the Historic Properties recall Halifax’s days as a trading hub for privateers, notably during the War of 1812.

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Day 23 Port of Call New York City Arrival 7:00a.m.

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New York City (officially the City of New York) is the largest city in the United States and one of the world's major global cities. Located in the state of New York, the city has a population of over 8.1 million within an area of 321 square miles (approximately 830 square km), making it the most densely populated major city in North America. Its metropolitan area has a population of 18.7 million and is one of the largest urban areas in the world. New York City is an international center for business, finance, fashion, medicine, entertainment, media, and culture, with an extraordinary collection of museums, galleries, performance venues, media outlets, international corporations, and financial markets. The city is also home to the headquarters of the United Nations, and many of the world's most famous skyscrapers. Popularly known as the "Big Apple", the "City That Never Sleeps", or the "Capital of the World", the city attracts large numbers of immigrants, as well as people from all over the United States who come for its culture, diversity, fast-paced lifestyle, cosmopolitanism, and economic opportunity. The city is also currently distinguished for having the lowest crime rate among major American cities.

Day 24 Port of Call New York City Departure 6:00p.m.

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New York City (officially the City of New York) is the largest city in the United States and one of the world's major global cities. Located in the state of New York, the city has a population of over 8.1 million within an area of 321 square miles (approximately 830 square km), making it the most densely populated major city in North America. Its metropolitan area has a population of 18.7 million and is one of the largest urban areas in the world. New York City is an international center for business, finance, fashion, medicine, entertainment, media, and culture, with an extraordinary collection of museums, galleries, performance venues, media outlets, international corporations, and financial markets. The city is also home to the headquarters of the United Nations, and many of the world's most famous skyscrapers. Popularly known as the "Big Apple", the "City That Never Sleeps", or the "Capital of the World", the city attracts large numbers of immigrants, as well as people from all over the United States who come for its culture, diversity, fast-paced lifestyle, cosmopolitanism, and economic opportunity. The city is also currently distinguished for having the lowest crime rate among major American cities.

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Day 27 Port of Call Miami Arrival 7:00a.m. Departure 4:00p.m.

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The City of Miami known as the “Magic City” is located in Southeast Florida, in Miami-Dade County on the Miami River, between the Florida Everglades and the Atlantic Ocean. Since its incorporation in 1896, the City has grown tremendously, transforming it into one of the world’s renowned centers where people can work, live, and play while enjoying a high quality of life. The City of Miami, known for its diverse culture and ethnicities is the largest municipality in Miami-Dade County. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 362,470. By the year 2010, the population in the City is projected to rise to 390,191. Miami which is known as the Gateway to Latin America attracts a tremendous amount of foreign-born people, resulting in a large Latin American population that includes Cubans, Nicaraguans, Colombians, Venezuelans, Puerto Ricans, Argentineans, Ecuadorians, Brazilians, Dominicans, Haitians and Mexicans. According to the 2000 U.S. census, the City has a 60 percent Hispanic population, a 22.3 percent African-American population, and an 11.9 percent White/other population.

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Day 30 Port of Call Cartagena/Colombia Arrival 7:00a.m. Departure 3:00p.m.

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Cartagena, conveniently located on Colombia's Caribbean coast, is a unique city filled with sun, sea, and history. Comprised of a series of islands connected by bridges, Cartagena is divided by 17th-century walls into a historic "old city" and a cosmopolitan "modern city". Tour magnificent fortresses including "The Castle", one of the largest examples of military architecture in Latin America. Relax on Cartagena's beaches or travel by speed boat to the nearby Rosario Islands for snorkeling, sunbathing, and swimming in private Caribbean hideaways. Browse through shops and boutiques for emeralds, gold, and Pre-Colombian treasures. Enjoy the ambiance of Cartagena's captivating history inside rebuilt ships and forts where diners feast on fresh seafood. Recognized by the United Nations as a city of major cultural significance, Cartagena has a charm all its own.

Day 31 Port of Call Panama Canal Arrival 6:00a.m. Departure 6:00p.m.

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The Panama Canal is an artificial 48-mile waterway in Panama that connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific Ocean. The canal cuts across the Isthmus of Panama and is a key conduit for international maritime trade. The Canal uses a system of locks -compartments with entrance and exit gates. The locks function as water lifts: they raise ships from sea level (the Pacific or the Atlantic) to the level of Gatun Lake (26 meters above sea level); ships then sail the channel through the Continental Divide. Each set of locks bears the name of the townsite where it was built: Gatun (on the Atlantic side), and Pedro Miguel and Miraflores (on the Pacific side). The lock chambers -steps-- are 33.53 meters wide by 304.8 meters long. The maximum dimensions of ships that can transit the Canal are: 32.3 meters in beam; draft -their depth reaches- 12 meters in Tropical Fresh Water; and 294.1 meters long (depending on the type of ship). The water used to raise and lower vessels in each set of locks come from Gatun Lake by gravity; it comes into the locks through a system of main culverts that extend under the lock chambers from the sidewalls and the center wall. The narrowest portion of the Canal is Culebra Cut, which extends from the north end of Pedro Miguel Locks to the south edge of Gatun Lake at Gamboa. This segment, approximately 13.7 kilometers long, is carved through the rock and shale of the Continental Divide. Ships from all parts of the world transit daily through the Panama Canal. Some 13 to 14 thousand vessels use the Canal every year. Commercial transportation activities through the Canal represent approximately 5% of the world trade. The Canal has a workforce of approximately 9 thousand employees and operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, providing transit service to vessels of all nations without discrimination.

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Day 33 Port of Call Manta Arrival 5:00a.m. Departure 6:00p.m.

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Manta, the country's second-largest port, with its extensive hotel facilities, is Manabi's major city. Its main beach, Murcielago, has a modern boardwalk with a variety of restaurants offering local culinary specialties and the region's most delicious drinks. In recent years, it has become a popular stop for international cruise liners sailing from the Caribbean to Latin America. The city has several bars and discotheques, which are often frequented by tourists, especially on the weekends. In October, Manta welcomes dozens of performers who come to the Chusig Theater for the International Theater Festival.

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Day 36 Port of Call Callao Arrival 5:00a.m.

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Callao is built on and around a peninsula, in the district of La Punta, a wealthy residential neighborhood. A historical fortress, the Castillo de Real Felipe, stands on the promontory overlooking the harbor. A large naval base is located in Callao. Its prison holds Abimael Guzmán, the leader of the Shining Path terrorist organization, and Vladimiro Montesinos, the ex-director of internal security during the Fujimori regime. Jorge Chávez International Airport is located in Callao. On a bluff overlooking the harbor sits Colegio Militar Leoncio Prado, the military high school. The city also has a university, the National University of Callao. The main Naval Hospital, Centro Medico Naval is located on Avenida Venezuela in Bellavista. It contains the U.S. Navy Command Naval Medical Research Unit Six. Residents of Callao are known as chalacos. Callao's professional football teams are Sport Boys and Atlético Chalaco. Callao has several islands: San Lorenzo-currently a military base, El Frontón-a former high-security prison, the Cavinzas Islands, and the Palomino Islands, where numerous sea lions and sea birds live in a virtually untouched ecosystem. There are proposed plans to build a huge naval, terrestrial, and airport on San Lorenzo Island. This project is called the San Lorenzo Megaport Project.

Day 37 Port of Call Callao Departure 6:00p.m.

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Callao is built on and around a peninsula, in the district of La Punta, a wealthy residential neighborhood. A historical fortress, the Castillo de Real Felipe, stands on the promontory overlooking the harbor. A large naval base is located in Callao. Its prison holds Abimael Guzmán, the leader of the Shining Path terrorist organization, and Vladimiro Montesinos, the ex-director of internal security during the Fujimori regime. Jorge Chávez International Airport is located in Callao. On a bluff overlooking the harbor sits Colegio Militar Leoncio Prado, the military high school. The city also has a university, the National University of Callao. The main Naval Hospital, Centro Medico Naval is located on Avenida Venezuela in Bellavista. It contains the U.S. Navy Command Naval Medical Research Unit Six. Residents of Callao are known as chalacos. Callao's professional football teams are Sport Boys and Atlético Chalaco. Callao has several islands: San Lorenzo-currently a military base, El Frontón-a former high-security prison, the Cavinzas Islands, and the Palomino Islands, where numerous sea lions and sea birds live in a virtually untouched ecosystem. There are proposed plans to build a huge naval, terrestrial, and airport on San Lorenzo Island. This project is called the San Lorenzo Megaport Project.

Day 38 Port of Call Pisco Arrival 7:00a.m. Departure 4:00p.m.

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Pisco is a small city located in the Ica Region of Peru, the capital of the Pisco Province. The city is around 9 meters above sea level. Pisco was founded in 1640, close to the indigenous emplacement of the same name. Pisco originally prospered because of its nearby vineyards and became noted for its grape brandy or pisco which was exported from its port. Pisco has an estimated population of 133,926.Pisco is a Quechua word that means "bird". The area is often visited because of the concentration of marine animals and birds at the Paracas National Reserve, or the Peruvian Galápagos. At the reserve, there are the Islas Ballestas, a collection of islands that are off-limits to people, but boat tours can get close to them. The Chincha Islands are also near its coast. Many bird species can be seen in the islands including pelicans, penguins, cormorants, Peruvian boobies, and Inca terns, as well as sea lions, turtles, dolphins, and whales.

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Day 43 Port of Call Easter Island/Rapa Nui Arrival 7:00a.m. Departure 6:00p.m.

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Easter Island is over 2,000 miles from the nearest population center, (Tahiti and Chile), making it one of the most isolated places on Earth. A triangle of volcanic rock in the South Pacific - it is best known for the giant stone monoliths, known as Moai, that dot the coastline. The early settlers called the island "Te Pito O Te Henua" (Navel of The World). Admiral Roggeveen, who came upon the island on Easter Day in 1722, named it Easter Island. Today, the land, people, and language are all referred to locally as Rapa Nui. There has been much controversy and confusion concerning the origins of the Easter Islanders. Thor Heyerdahl proposed that the people who built the statues were of Peruvian descent, due to a similarity between Rapa Nui and Incan stonework. Some have suggested that Easter Island is the remnant of a lost continent or the result of an extra-terrestrial influence. Archaeological evidence, however, indicates the discovery of the island by Polynesians at about 400 AD - led, according to legend, by Hotu Matua. Upon their arrival, an impressive and enigmatic culture began to develop. In addition to the statues, the islanders possessed the Rongorongo script; the only written language in Oceania. The island is also home to many petroglyphs (rock carvings), as well as traditional wood carvings, tapa (barkcloth) crafts, tattooing, string figures, dance and music. The population of Easter Island reached its peak at perhaps more than 10,000, far exceeding the capabilities of the small island's ecosystem. Resources became scarce, and the once lush palm forests were destroyed - cleared for agriculture and moving the massive stone Moai. In this regard, Easter Island has become, for many, a metaphor for ecological disaster. Thereafter, a thriving and advanced social order began to decline into bloody civil war and, evidently, cannibalism. Eventually, all of the Moai standing along the coast were torn down by the islanders themselves. All of the statues now erected around the island are the result of recent archaeological efforts. Contacts with western "civilization" proved even more disastrous for the island population which, through slavery and disease, had decreased to approximately 111 by the turn of the century. Following the annexation by Chile in 1888, however, it has risen to more than 2,000, with other Rapanui living in Chile, Tahiti, and North America. Despite a growing Chilean presence, the island's Polynesian identity is still quite strong. Easter Island today remains one of the most unique places you will ever encounter; an open-air museum showcasing a fascinating, but unfortunately lost, culture. The Rapanui are among the friendliest people you will ever meet, and the landscape is truly amazing - with its volcanic craters, lava formations, beaches, brilliant blue water, and archaeological sites. Lan Chile flies to Easter Island, with flights operating between Santiago, Chile, and Papeete, Tahiti. Airfare from Santiago, Chile to Easter Island and back costs approximately $800 US. Several companies can arrange package trips, including hotels, tours, etc., but it is possible, and much cheaper, to arrange a place to stay upon arrival. Many locals who operate hotels and guesthouses arrive at Mataveri Airport to greet the tourists and this is something you might consider. Staying in a private home is a great way to meet the islanders and experience the local culture; however, one should use judgment in choosing accommodations, as not all places are of equal quality. Notably, the tourism on Easter Island is run entirely by the Rapanui themselves. In late January to early February, the islanders celebrate Tapati, a festival honoring the Polynesian cultural heritage of the island. Far Horizons Archaeological and Cultural Tours organizes tours to the festival.

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Day 46 Port of Call Pitcairn Islands Arrival 8:00a.m. Departure 12:00p.m.

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The Pitcairn Islands are a group of four islands, of which only Pitcairn Island — the second largest — is inhabited, in the southern Pacific Ocean, the only remaining British colony in the Pacific. The islands are best known for being the home of the descendants of the Bounty mutineers and the Tahitians who accompanied them, an event retold in numerous books and films. This history is still apparent in the surnames of many of the islanders. With only about fifty inhabitants, Pitcairn is also famed for being the least populated country in the world. The United Nations Committee on Decolonization includes the Pitcairn Islands on the United Nations list of Non-Self-Governing Territories.

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Day 49 Port of Call Papeete/Polynesia Arrival 8:00a.m. Departure 11:00p.m.

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Papeete is the major city of Tahiti and the capital of French Polynesia. This little city of 80,000 people is pretty recent as there were no buildings on its site when in 1769, Captain Cook first reached Matavai Bay located 10 km away on the East Coast. Since the 18th century, sailors realized how safe was its bay for their ships. In 1797, the London Missionary Society (LMS) tried to send some missionaries to settle down in Papeete but they did not succeed until 1824 with the help of Queen Pomare IV. It was Governor Bruat who decided in 1843 that Papeete would become the administrative center of the newly born French Protectorate. At that time, the expansion of the city was going fast and the bay of Papeete had become a large harbour. In the 19th century, some Chinese started to settle down in Papeete which counted only 5,000 persons. During World War I, Papeete was bombed by the Germans, and the Municipal Market was destroyed.

Day 50 Port of Call Moorea Arrival 8:00a.m. Departure 6:00p.m.

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Some 17km (11 miles) from Tahiti, and connected to it by a 45-minute ferry service or seven-minute flight, is an island with a simpler and more rustic lifestyle yet offers plenty of entertainment for the tourist, including traditional-style nightlife. Dominated by volcanic peaks, it also has dazzling white sand beaches and clear lagoons ideal for swimming, diving, and snorkeling. Excursions include a visit to the beautiful Opunohu Valley, an ancient dwelling place, uninhabited for 150 years, with 500 ancient structures including temples or marae, some of which have been restored. Le Belvédère is a lookout spot from where the best view of the island may be had. The nearby island of Tetiaroa recently opened to the public and accessible only by air, is an important seabird sanctuary.

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Day 53 Port of Call Crossing the International Dateline Arrival 12:00p.m. Departure 1:00p.m.

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The International Date Line (IDL) is the line extending between the South and North Poles that is the boundary between one calendar day and the next. It passes through the Pacific Ocean, roughly following the 180.0° line of longitude and deviating to pass around some territories and island groups. Crossing the date line eastbound decreases the date by one day, while crossing the date line westbound increases the date.

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Day 56 Port of Call Auckland Arrival 7:00a.m. Departure 10:00p.m.

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Auckland is New Zealand's largest city, with a population of just under 382,000 within the city boundary and 1.18 million in the greater Auckland area. This represents about one-third of the population of the whole country. The city and suburbs cover an area of 60 square kilometers, with many of the suburbs having their unique character. The city is built on a narrow isthmus between two harbors, the Waitemata to the East and the Manukau to the West. Water sports are a pastime enjoyed by a large number of Aucklanders and the city enjoys the reputation as being known as the 'City of Sails' due to the number of yachts that sail in the haharborsnd the adjoining Hauraki Gulf.

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Day 60 Port of Call Sydney/Australia Arrival 6:00a.m. Departure 6:45p.m.

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Sydney is Australia's largest and most cosmopolitan city and is the capital of New South Wales, the most heavily populated state of Australia. Sydney is situated on one of the world's most beautiful and famous harbors. Sydney also boasts beautiful beaches, fantastic shops, restaurants, history and culture. Sydney's many highlights include the Harbors Bridge, the Opera House, Centrepoint Tower, The Rocks, the stunning harbor, and the white sands of Bondi, Manly, and beyond. Sydney is also home to beautiful National Parks, the Royal Botanic Gardens, many harborfront picnic locations, and heritage areas.

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Day 62 Port of Call Brisbane Arrival 7:00a.m.

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Brisbane, the capital city of Queensland, is midway up the east coast of Australia - 27.5oS, 153oE. With the Gold Coast to the south and the Sunshine Coast to the north, as domestic and international airports, Brisbane is an ideal headquarters for an Australian holiday. Brisbane, indeed all of Queensland, operates on Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT. Summertime or Daylight Saving is not observed. Residents and visitors to Brisbane enjoy a wide range of landscapes and lifestyles. The inner-city, metropolitan Brisbane is surrounded by leafy, sometimes very hilly, suburbs. Further out in the suburbs, the traditional Australian house on a large block or even acreage dominates. Moreton Bay and its islands provide water sports, sailing, and seaside suburbs. The Pacific Highway leads south to the Gold Coast and its well-known surf beaches. North is the seaside town of Redcliffe, the rainforest and picturesque countryside of Pine Rivers, Caboolture, and the Glasshouse Mountains. Bribie Island offers the first surf beach to the north. The Sunshine Coast towns and hinterland are popular holiday spots. Traveling west of Brisbane, past Ipswich, you soon climb the Great Dividing Range to Toowoomba and the rich plains of the Darling Downs.

Onboard the Crown Princess

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Highlights of the Crown Princess® include the piazza style atrium, Crown Grill, modeled after a classic steakhouse, the Sanctuary deck area, reserved just for adults, and Movies Under the Stars, the poolside movie theater.

Onboard Activities

Activities & Services (included in cruise)

Movies

  • Card Room
  • Casino
  • Disco/Nightclub
  • Game Arcade
  • Movies Under the Stars®
  • Theater/Show Lounge
  • Fitness Center
  • Miniature Golf
  • Pool - Adults Only
  • Pool - Children's
  • Pool - Outdoor
  • Pool - Indoor
  • Pool - Indoor/Covered
  • Sports Facilities
  • Whirlpool/Jacuzzi
  • Art Gallery
  • Bars/Lounges
  • Library
  • Children's Indoor Play Area
  • Children's Outdoor Play Area
  • Organized Age Specific Activities
  • Teen Center or Disco
  • Teen Programs
  • Business Center
  • Conference Center
  • Duty-Free Shops/Boutiques
  • Elevators
  • Infirmary/Medical Center
  • Religious Services
  • Self-Service Laundromat
  • Wedding/Vow Renewal

Activities & Services (available for an extra fee)

Full-Service Spa

  • Beauty Salon
  • Full-Service Spa
  • Spa Services/Massage
  • Sauna/Steam Room
  • Educational Programs
  • Internet Center
  • Babysitting
  • Educational Classes
  • Dry Cleaning/ Laundry Service

Costco Travel makes every effort to verify the accuracy of all information provided. Additional fees for amenities or services may be charged by the cruise line. Amenities or services may be discontinued or revised by the cruise line without notice. Staterooms designated as wheelchair-accessible do not necessarily meet ADA requirements. Costco Travel is not responsible for inaccuracies or provider modifications.

Dining

Dining Room

Main Dining

Botticelli Dining Room: After final payment, through the MedallionClass® app, you may request your dining preference with Dine My Way℠. Customize your dining experiences nightly by choosing your seating time, dining companions, and dietary needs.

Da Vinci Dining Room: After final payment, through the MedallionClass® app, you may request your dining preference with Dine My Way℠. Customize your dining experiences nightly by choosing your seating time, dining companions, and dietary needs.

Michelangelo Dining Room: After final payment, through the MedallionClass® app, you may request your dining preference with Dine My Way℠. Customize your dining experiences nightly by choosing your seating time, dining companions, and dietary needs.

Sabatini's

Specialty Dining

Chef's Table Experience: A multi-course menu that is specially created by the chef, and is not offered anywhere else on the ship. Specially selected wines complement the meal, and each couple at the Chef's Table will receive a personalized autographed copy of Courses, A Culinary Journey. This restaurant is available for an additional cost.

Crown Grill℠: This upscale dining venue has an open, theater-style kitchen where chefs custom-prepare steamed shellfish – such as lobster, scallops, clams, and mussels – and cooked-to-order steaks and chops. This restaurant is available for an additional cost.

Sabatini's℠ Italian Trattoria: An upscale authentic Italian dining experience in a remarkable eight-course meal. The menu features both local seafood specialties and other regional favorites. This restaurant is available for an additional cost.

The Salty Dog Gastropub: A warm, inviting gastropub experience developed with Ernesto Uchimura, a founding chef of the original Umami Burger. Offering a unique variety of beer, whisky, and cocktail selections, plus live music, there's something for everyone at this hip, friendly twist on traditional pub fare. This restaurant is available for an additional cost.

Ultimate Balcony Dining: A luxurious breakfast experience at sea all served right on the privacy of your own balcony by our dedicated waitstaff. Treat yourself to this unparalleled indulgence and savor food, views, and memories that will never be forgotten. This option is available for an additional cost.

Vines Wine Bar: Vines boasts an extensive collection of wines, like Opus One, Super Tuscans, fine sparkling wines, and regional offerings for purchase. The menu also includes wine flights and a selection of wines by the glass. This restaurant is available for an additional cost.

Slice Pizzeria

Casual Dining

Afternoon Tea: Afternoon tea with finger sandwiches, pastries, scones, cookies, music, and white-glove service.

Coffee & Cones: Complimentary ice cream cones await you at our top-deck creamery venue. Pick up a chocolate cone, a vanilla, or a combination. Or treat yourself to an ice cream sandwich, with a tempting choice of flavors. We’ve added specialty New Grounds Crafted Coffee, too. Energize with an Espresso, Cappuccino, Latte or Chai Tea. If you want to cool down, opt for a refreshing Frappe

Horizon Court: 24-hour casual buffet dining.

International Café: Café dining venue with rotating themes throughout the day offering a variety of snacks.

The Salty Dog Grill: Enjoy a 100% handmade gourmet burger. The Salty Dog Grill also offers Street Tacos, Classic Hot Dogs, and loaded fries.

Slice Pizzeria: The top-deck pizzeria features a bold new look that sets the stage for tempting offerings that include specialties inspired by local favorites from the Pacific to the Atlantic. Try a Deep Dish Focaccia or a slice of award-winning signature Neapolitan-style classics.

Room Service: Call for room service delivery or order through OceanNow® in the Princess® MedallionClass® app at any time of the day or night. Guests with the latest Princess Plus and Princess Premier packages enjoy OceanNow® and room service delivery with no charge. Otherwise, a one-time access fee of US $ 14.99 per person per voyage will apply for OceanNow® delivery and a US $ 5 room service fee will apply for each order placed by stateroom phone. To order, guests can press the "Room Service" button on their stateroom phone, or order through OceanNow®.


Times, costs and other specifics are outside the control of Costco Travel. All information is at the sole discretion of the cruise line and is subject to change without notice. Dining time and table size preferences are submitted to the cruise line on a first-come, first-served request basis and are confirmed aboard ship. Questions, concerns and/or special needs regarding dining arrangements must be addressed with the maitre d' hotel aboard ship. Every effort is made to accommodate travelers' preferences; however, Costco Travel cannot guarantee dining arrangements. In specialty restaurants, space is limited and reservations are recommended. A cover charge and dress code may apply.

Staterooms

Staterooms feature a refrigerator, spacious closet and bathroom with shower.

  • Interior (Category: IA)

    Category: IA
    Approximately 162 sq. ft., this well-appointed interior stateroom provides fine amenities.

  • Interior (Category: IB)

    Category: IB
    Approximately 162 to 182 sq. ft., this well-appointed interior stateroom provides fine amenities.

  • Interior (Category: IC)

    Category: IC
    Approximately 162 to 182 sq. ft., this well-appointed interior stateroom provides fine amenities.

  • Interior (Category: ID)

    Category: ID
    Approximately 162 sq. ft., this well-appointed interior stateroom provides fine amenities.

  • Interior (Category: IE)

    Category: IE
    Approximately 162 sq. ft., this well-appointed interior stateroom provides fine amenities.

  • Interior (Category: IF)

    Category: IF
    Approximately 162 sq. ft., this well-appointed interior stateroom provides fine amenities.

Nicely-appointed staterooms feature a picture window and bathroom with shower.

  • Oceanview (Category: OB)

    Category: OB
    Approximately 179 sq. ft., this well-appointed stateroom features a picture window for memorable views.

  • Oceanview (Category: OC)

    Category: OC
    Approximately 179 sq. ft., this well-appointed stateroom features a picture window for memorable views.

  • Porthole Oceanview (Category: OE)

    Category: OE
    Approximately 179 sq. ft., this well-appointed stateroom features either a picture window or rear facing porthole for memorable views.

  • Oceanview (Category: OF)

    Category: OF
    Approximately 179 sq. ft., this well-appointed stateroom features a picture window for memorable views.

  • Oceanview (obstructed view) (Category: OV)

    Category: OV
    Approximately 179 sq. ft., this well-appointed stateroom features a picture window with an obstructed view.

  • Oceanview (obstructed view) (Category: OW)

    Category: OW
    Approximately 179 sq. ft., this well-appointed stateroom features a picture window with an obstructed view.

  • Oceanview (obstructed view) (Category: OY)

    Category: OY
    Approximately 179 sq. ft., this well-appointed stateroom features a picture window with an obstructed view.

  • Oceanview (obstructed view) (Category: OZ)

    Category: OZ
    Approximately 158 to 179 sq. ft., this well-appointed stateroom features a picture window with an obstructed view.

Staterooms feature a private balcony, spacious walk-in closet, desk and bathroom with shower.

  • Premium Balcony (Category: B1)

    Category: B1
    Approximately 271 sq. ft. including balcony, this cabin provides outstanding views from a private balcony.

  • Premium Balcony (Category: B2)

    Category: B2
    Approximately 271 sq. ft. including balcony, this cabin provides outstanding views from a private balcony.

  • Premium Balcony (Category: B4)

    Category: B4
    Approximately 240 to 298 sq. ft. including balcony, this cabin provides dramatic wake views from a rear-facing private balcony.

  • Balcony (Category: BA)

    Category: BA
    Approximately 231 sq. ft. including balcony, this cabin provides outstanding views from a private balcony.

  • Balcony (Category: BB)

    Category: BB
    Approximately 231 sq. ft. including balcony, this cabin provides outstanding views from a private balcony.

  • Balcony (Category: BC)

    Category: BC
    Approximately 231 sq. ft. including balcony, this cabin provides outstanding views from a private balcony.

  • Balcony (Category: BD)

    Category: BD
    Approximately 231 to 271 sq. ft. including balcony, this cabin provides outstanding views from a private balcony.

  • Balcony (Category: BE)

    Category: BE
    Approximately 231 to 271 sq. ft. including balcony, this cabin provides outstanding views from a private balcony.

  • Balcony (Category: BF)

    Category: BF
    Approximately 231 sq. ft. including balcony, this cabin provides outstanding views from a private balcony.

Features separate sitting area with sofa bed and desk, refrigerator, wet bar, tub with shower and balcony or window.

  • Reserve Collection Mini-Suite with Balcony (Category: M1)

    Category: M1
    Approximately 323 sq. ft. including balcony, this spacious stateroom provides a seating area with sofa bed, and full bath with combination tub and shower.

  • Mini-Suite with Balcony (Category: MB)

    Category: MB
    Approximately 323 sq. ft. including balcony, this spacious cabin provides a seating area with sofa bed, and full bath with combination tub and shower.

  • Mini-Suite with Balcony (Category: MD)

    Category: MD
    Approximately 323 sq. ft. including balcony, this spacious cabin provides a seating area with sofa bed, and full bath with combination tub and shower.

  • Mini-Suite with Balcony (Category: ME)

    Category: ME
    Approximately 323 sq. ft. including balcony, this spacious cabin provides a seating area with sofa bed, and full bath with combination tub and shower.

  • Owner's Suite with Balcony (Category: S2)

    Category: S2
    Approximately 687 sq. ft. including balcony, the Owner's Suite features an expansive cabin and oversized aft-facing balcony. Enjoy exclusive suite-only upgrades and benefits.

  • Penthouse Suite with Balcony (Category: S3)

    Category: S3
    Approximately 524 to 531 sq. ft. including balcony, the Penthouse Suite features a spacious cabin and aft-facing balcony. Enjoy exclusive suite-only upgrades and benefits.

  • Penthouse Suite with Balcony (Category: S4)

    Category: S4
    Approximately 533 sq. ft. including balcony, the Penthouse Suite features a spacious cabin and separate seating area with a sofa bed. Enjoy exclusive suite-only upgrades and benefits.

  • Premium Suite with Balcony (Category: S5)

    Category: S5
    Approximately 568 sq. ft. including balcony, the Premium Suite features a spacious cabin and separate seating area with a sofa bed. Enjoy exclusive suite-only upgrades and benefits.

  • Vista Suite with Balcony (Category: S6)

    Category: S6
    Approximately 460 to 495 sq. ft. including balcony, the Vista Suite features a spacious cabin and aft-facing balcony. Enjoy exclusive suite-only upgrades and benefits.

  • Two-Bedroom Family Suite with Balcony (Category: S8)

    Category: S8
    Approximately 606 sq. ft. including balcony, the Two Bedroom Family Suite features 2 bedrooms to accommodate up to 8 passengers. Enjoy exclusive suite-only upgrades and benefits.

Deck Plan

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SymbolDescription
Two-bedroom family suite (connecting staterooms with private balcony, accommodate up to eight persons)Two-bedroom family suite (connecting staterooms with private balcony, accommodate up to eight persons)
Will accommodate third personWill accommodate third person
PortholesPortholes
Will accommodate a rollawayWill accommodate a rollaway
Will accommodate third and fourth personWill accommodate third and fourth person
Fully accessible stateroom, roll-in shower onlyFully accessible stateroom, roll-in shower only
Ambulatory accessible stateroom, accessible features may include grab bars and/or fold-down shower seatsAmbulatory accessible stateroom, accessible features may include grab bars and/or fold-down shower seats

Ship Facts

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  • Ship Name: Crown Princess
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Year Refurbished: 2025
  • Year Entered Present Fleet: 2006
  • Ship Class: Crown
  • Maximum Capacity: 3,763
  • Number of Passenger Decks: 15
  • Number of Crew: 1,200
  • Officers' Nationality: British/Italian
  • Ocean-View without Balcony: 222
  • Ocean-View with Balcony: 678
  • Total Inside Staterooms: 433
  • Tonnage (GRT): 113,561
  • Capacity Based on Double Occupancy: 3,082
  • Country of Registry: Bermuda
  • Total Staterooms: 1,541
  • Suites with Balcony: 208
  • Crew/Hotel Staff Nationality: International
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