Princess Cruises Launches Cruise Industry's Best Price Guarantee on 2025 & 2026 Cruises

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Princess Cruises has introduced the 'Better than Best Price Guarantee' for its 2025 and 2026 cruises, available from July 1 to September 2, 2024. This guarantee allows guests to book early with confidence, ensuring they receive the best price available. If a lower price for the same cruise is found before final payment, Princess will honor the lower rate and provide 120% of the difference as onboard credit. The promotion is part of Princess's effort to offer unmatched value and service, with booking volumes already 30% higher for 2025 voyages. Guests can also benefit from inclusive packages, offering significant savings on amenities.

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• Princess Cruises introduced the 'Better than Best Price Guarantee' for 2025 and 2026 cruises, which could boost early bookings.
• Booking volumes for 2025 voyages are already nearly 30% higher compared to previous cycles.
• Guests can receive 120% of the price difference as onboard credit if they find a lower price, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.

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The Line's New "Better than Best Price Guarantee" Lets Smart Shoppers Book Early with Absolute Confidence  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Smart shoppers looking for the very best price on their 2025 or 2026 cruise vacation will appreciate the new "Better than Best Price Guarantee" from Princess Cruises. From July 1-September 2, 2024, guests can book their dream Princess vacation with the added confidence of knowing they are securing the absolute best price available.

With the "Better than Best Price Guarantee" guests are assured that if they find a better price for the same Princess cruise, stateroom category, and sail date at any time before their final payment, Princess will honor the lower rate and provide 120% of the difference in the form of an onboard credit.

"Our new guarantee underscores the Princess commitment to offering unparalleled value and exceptional service to guests…value that is unmatched by land-based vacations," said Terry Thornton, Princess Cruises chief commercial officer. "With our booking volume for 2025 voyages already nearly 30% higher than it has ever been at this point in the typical booking cycle, securing your spot early has never been more important and this offer not only guarantees the best rates, but also ensures guests can choose their preferred dates and destinations. This way, guests can enjoy the best selection of Princess worldwide destinations and accommodations, knowing they have the best rate available for their cruise."

How it Works
If a guest who books a cruise between July 1 and September 2, 2024, for any 2025 or 2026 departure, finds an active, publicly available lower price for the identical verified booking on princess.com prior to the final payment of the cruise, guests can submit a Guarantee Claim Form and Princess will give the guest an onboard credit (OBC) with a value of 120% of the difference between what the guest actually paid for the original booking the located fare (or other mutually agreed makegood). Full terms and conditions can be found here: https://www.princess.com/en-us/plan/best-price-guarantee/terms-and-conditions.

All 16 ships in the Princess fleet offer well-appointed staterooms, world class dining, grand performances, award-winning casinos and entertainment, luxurious spas, imaginative experiences and boundless activities.

No matter the cruise, Princess delivers a premium vacation with the line's award-winning, signature Princess MedallionClass experience which offers unparalleled service and personalization. Guests booking can take advantage of inclusive packages like Princess Plus and Princess Premier which add popular amenities like WiFi, beverages, desserts, fitness classes, crew gratuities and more at an even greater savings of up 65% when the inclusive package amenities are purchased separately. 

Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-Princess (1-800-774-6237) or by visiting 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 Princess Cruises' 'Better than Best Price Guarantee'?

Princess Cruises' 'Better than Best Price Guarantee' ensures guests get the best available price for 2025 and 2026 cruises. If a lower price is found before final payment, Princess Cruises will honor the lower rate and provide 120% of the difference as onboard credit.

When is the 'Better than Best Price Guarantee' available for booking?

The 'Better than Best Price Guarantee' is available for bookings made between July 1 and September 2, 2024.

How does the 'Better than Best Price Guarantee' benefit guests?

The guarantee allows guests to book early with confidence, knowing they will get the best price. If a lower price is found before final payment, guests receive 120% of the difference as onboard credit.

What are the booking trends for Princess Cruises' 2025 voyages?

Booking volumes for Princess Cruises' 2025 voyages are nearly 30% higher than in previous booking cycles.