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Princess Cruises Ready to Welcome All Guests with Transport Canada's Removal of all COVID-19 Requirements to Enter Country

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Princess Cruises announces its readiness to welcome all guests following Transport Canada's removal of COVID-19 entry requirements. This decision impacts cruises visiting, departing, or arriving from Canadian ports, including popular Alaska and Canada/New England itineraries. John Padgett, President of Princess Cruises, expressed optimism about the reopening for travelers who have been waiting for three years. The company is notifying guests and travel advisors about these developments and is prepared for increased bookings in 2023, showcasing its status as a leader in the cruise industry.

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  • Removal of COVID-19 entry requirements expected to boost passenger bookings.
  • Strong demand for Alaska and Canada/New England cruises anticipated.
  • Princess Cruises positioned as a leader in the cruise market with 15 ships.
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SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With today's announcement from Transport Canada to remove all COVID-19 requirements to enter the country, Princess Cruises is prepared to welcome all guests on cruises visiting, arriving or departing from Canadian ports, including its Canada/New England voyages and Alaska cruises where the cruise line is the industry leader. All of Princess' Alaska cruises feature Canada as part of the itinerary.

"We applaud these decisions by Transport Canada to make visiting the country easier and more convenient for all guests sailing our popular Alaska and Canada/New England itineraries, and look forward to welcoming everyone on our incredible Alaska and Canadian cruises," said John Padgett, president of Princess Cruises. "Alaska and Canadian cruises are among the most desired vacation options in the world, and we look forward to welcoming everyone who's waited the past three years for this market to fully open."

Princess is in the process of notifying guests and travel advisors of this tremendous development and is excited to welcome everyone excited to take an Alaska vacation in 2023.

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 http://www.princess.com/.

About Princess Cruises:    
One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is the world's leading international premium cruise line and tour company operating a fleet of 15 modern cruise ships, carrying millions of guests each year to 330 destinations around the globe, including 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. A team of professional destination experts have curated 170 itineraries, ranging in length from three to 111 days and Princess Cruises is continuously recognized as "Best Cruise Line for Itineraries."  In 2017 Princess Cruises, with parent company Carnival Corporation, introduced MedallionClass Vacations enabled by the Medallion device, the vacation industry's most advanced wearable device, provided free to each guest sailing on a MedallionClass ship. The award-winning innovation offers the fastest way to an effortless personalized vacation, giving guests more time to do the things they love most. The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE:CUK). 

 

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FAQ

What recent announcement did Princess Cruises make regarding COVID-19 requirements?

Princess Cruises announced that it is ready to welcome guests following the removal of all COVID-19 entry requirements by Transport Canada.

How will the removal of COVID-19 restrictions affect Princess Cruises?

The removal of restrictions is expected to significantly boost passenger bookings for Alaska and Canada/New England itineraries.

What itineraries does Princess Cruises offer in Canada and Alaska?

Princess Cruises offers popular itineraries that include Alaska and Canada/New England, among other destinations.

What is the stock symbol for Princess Cruises' parent company?

The stock symbols for Princess Cruises' parent company, Carnival Corporation, are CCL and CUK.

When is Princess Cruises expecting increased bookings?

Princess Cruises anticipates increased bookings starting in 2023 following the easing of travel restrictions.

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