Princess Cruises Adds Coveted Opportunity for Guests to Experience 2024 Total Eclipse

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Princess Cruises is enhancing the itinerary of the Emerald Princess for a unique sailing event on April 8, 2024. Guests will have the exclusive opportunity to experience a total solar eclipse while cruising the Mexican Riviera. This eclipse, lasting up to 4 minutes and 28 seconds, is one of the last visible from North America until 2044.

The modified 15-day cruise departs Los Angeles on April 5, starting at $1,699 per person. Guests will receive special glasses to safely view the eclipse, accompanied by themed drinks and expert guidance.

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• Unique opportunity for guests to experience a total solar eclipse at sea.
• 15-day cruise itinerary includes multiple desirable destinations.
• Starting rates at $1,699 per person, suggesting a premium offering.

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 Emerald Princess Guests Will Be Among the Few to View Last Major Total Solar Eclipse from North America until 2044

SANTA CLARITA, Calif., April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Princess Cruises is altering an itinerary aboard Emerald Princess in April 2024 to give guests sailing the Mexican Riviera the rare opportunity to experience a complete solar eclipse at sea.

On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse lasting as long as 4 minutes 28 seconds will be visible as the moon's shadow is cast across parts of the North America, and a view at sea may very well offer one of the best vantage points.  The total solar eclipse is one of the three remaining worldwide this decade, and the one visible from North America until 2044.

Princess has adjusted its 15-day ocean-to-ocean Panama Canal cruise aboard Emerald Princess after selling out the 10-Day Mexican Riviera cruise with Total Solar Eclipse on Discovery Princess.  During the voyage departing Los Angeles on April 5, 2024 sailing to Ft. Lauderdale into the Mexican Riviera, through the Panama Canal and across the western Caribbean, the 3,080-passenger Emerald Princess will catch the total solar eclipse on April 8 between Cabo San Lucas and Huatulco, Mexico.  The itinerary also includes stops in San Juan del Sur Costa Rica, Cartagena, Grand Cayman and Ft. Lauderdale and is on sale now with starting rates of $1,699 per person.

Guests will gather on the top decks and be given special glasses they can wear to safely view the eclipse as astronomy and space exploration enthusiast Fred Cink helps guide their viewing experience. Guests will also enjoy specially-themed drinks and bites during the coveted event.

"This rare occurrence in the cosmos is sure to wow millions but only the smallest fraction will ever experience this phenomenon via the ocean aboard an amazing cruise ship," said John Padgett, president of Princess Cruises. "Princess thrives on ensuring our guests have authentic experiences that sometimes become once-in-a-lifetime moments."

Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS (1-800-774-6237) or by visiting the company's website at www.princess.com.

About Princess Cruises 

Princess Cruises is The Love Boat, the world's most iconic cruise brand that delivers dream vacations to millions of guests every year in the most sought-after destinations on the largest ships that offer elite service personalization and simplicity customary of small, yacht-class ships. Well-appointed staterooms, world class dining, grand performances, award-winning casinos and entertainment, luxurious spas, imaginative experiences and boundless activities blend with exclusive Princess MedallionClass service to create meaningful connections and unforgettable moments in the most incredible settings in the world - the Caribbean, Alaska, Panama Canal, Mexican Riviera, Europe, South America, Australia/New Zealand, the South Pacific, Hawaii, Asia, Canada/New England, Antarctica, and World Cruises. The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE:CCL; NYSE:CUK). 

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FAQ

What is the date of the solar eclipse that Princess Cruises is offering a viewing for?

The solar eclipse will occur on April 8, 2024.

What cruise ship is featured for the total solar eclipse experience?

The Emerald Princess will host the eclipse viewing.

Where will the cruise depart from for the solar eclipse viewing?

The cruise departs from Los Angeles.

What is the starting price for the cruise offering an eclipse viewing?

The starting price is $1,699 per person.

What destinations are included in the 15-day cruise itinerary?

The itinerary includes stops in Cabo San Lucas, Huatulco, San Juan, Cartagena, Grand Cayman, and Ft. Lauderdale.

What special arrangements are made for guests viewing the solar eclipse?

Guests will receive special glasses for safe viewing, along with themed drinks and expert guidance.