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What's it like to make a career out of cruising? We spoke to Regal Princess’ Entertainment Director Martyn Moss to find out

Updated July 2020

Ever imagined what life onboard a cruise ship 24/7 would be like? We sat down with the Entertainment Director for Regal Princess, Martyn Moss, who has been working with Princess Cruises for more than 20 years, to see what it's really like to live, work and play onboard a ship.

Martyn's stats

• Current location: Regal Princess
• Time working for Princess: 20 years
• Lives: North Wales with his wife, two-year-old daughter and 12-year-old stepson

What does your role entail?

I head up the onboard Entertainment Programme, which means I get to organise the music, shows and activities on Regal Princess – it’s my perfect job.

Did you have to do any specific training or studies to get this role?

There is not a specific educational requirement for my role – you need an understanding of entertainment and then need to gain experience as you work your way up the ladder. I think an outgoing, friendly personality is key. I love chatting with people and enjoy planning an entertainment schedule that I believe will be the most engaging for our guests. It can be challenging, as each guest is looking for something different, so variety is key – as is trying new things every now and then.

How do you differentiate between work and play when you live on the ship?

I don’t really try to. I go ashore on my mountain bike if we’re in a port that’s good for cycling. I’ve found lots of incredible places over the last few years and it’s a great way to blow off some steam. I also get pleasure out of watching our musicians and actors perform in the shows.

Do you have a lot of friends onboard?

We definitely have a cruise family and I have lifelong friends I’ve made because of this career and lifestyle. In fact, I met my wife onboard. We met on Regal Princess when she was the leader of a string quartet. We hit it off and in 2016 I proposed to her in Regal Princess’ Piazza in front of around 500 people. Thank goodness she said yes, or it could have been an embarrassing moment!

What’s the best part about working on a cruise ship?

For me, it’s the travel, the interesting people I get to meet, plus the work I get to do. What’s not to like?

What’s your favourite destination and why?

I love the Mediterranean – Venice, Kotor and Kusadasi are my favourite ports. Venice for strolling aimlessly, Kotor for mountain biking and Kusadasi, because I love food from that region.

What advice do you have for customers to make the most of their time on a cruise?

Try something new, get involved in a lot of activities and come to as many shows as you can!

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By CCHelp , January 13, 2020 in Princess Cruises

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Hello, all!

The previous topic for keeping up with who is serving as Cruise Director and Entertainment Director on Princess ships was 8 years old and confusing to new users.  With this new year a fresh start is in order.  🙂

The purpose of this topic is to update the list of who is serving on which ship as Cruise Director and Entertainment Director.   If you have comments about individual cruise line employees, good or bad, please let Princess know directly, as that is not the purpose of this topic.

Posted below is the last list of Cruise Directors and Entertainment Directors from the previous topic.  Instructions on how to post updates to it are included in the post:

PRINCESS CRUISES CRUISE DIRECTOR & ENTERTAINMENT DIRECTOR LIST:   as of 1/12/2020

Dates include specific sailing dates or end dates unless not specifically deduced.

CHANGES SUMMARY:

- Caribbean  (updated CD DuVaul Gamble's contract length)

- Coral  (updated ED)

-   C rown   (ED Duke Christopher left for home prior to Christmas)

-   Diamond   (ED Michael Kujawski left for the Ruby prior to Christmas)

-   Emerald   (CD Aaron Hawkins replaces Kaylee Lloyd; ED Callie Smit has gone home)

-   Golden   (CD Victor Stevenson replaces Corey Moir)

-   Grand   (updated ED)

-   Island   (CD Matt O'Brien takes over for the 58-day South America trip)

-   Majestic   (updated CD Andrew Kadillac's contract length and tentative successor; ED slot filled in)

-   Ruby   (CD/ED change)

-   Sea   (Acting CD Andi Sanders will replace Peter-John de Kock; added Gary's note)

-   Sky   (CD Corey Moir replaces Alexander Yepremian during his vacation)

-   Star   (CD Micca Reitano returned home in December; ED Neil Rose replaces Matt Thompson)

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PRINCESS CRUISES CRUISE DIRECTOR & ENTERTAINMENT DIRECTOR LIST:   as of 1/18/2020

-   C rown   (ED Lisa Ann Richard replaced Duke Christopher prior to Christmas)

-   Emerald   (CD Aaron Hawkins replaces Kaylee Lloyd; ED Lisa Ball replaces Callie Smit)

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PRINCESS CRUISES CRUISE DIRECTOR (CD) & ENTERTAINMENT DIRECTOR (ED) LIST:   as of 1/23/2020

Dates do not indicate any specific contract beginning or end dates, unless specifically noted. CDs & EDs work varying contract lengths of several months and can transfer ships at any time within a contract. Any date mentioned in the list only indicate the most recently observed sailing date that the officer was onboard. 

• Who is a CD? They are your host, the main face of your cruise (besides your Captain). You will hear from and see them the most.
• Who is an ED? They manage and supervise the Entertainment team (including the CD) and onboard scheduled activities, among other responsibilities.
• Coral (future CD)
• Island (ED)
• Sky (CD dates)
• Sun (CD dates)

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Hi everyone! I decided to launch a visual version of the Princess CD/ED list here for the visual learners and it can be found here:  https://airtable.com/shrgry4ieUZ0p31qZ/tblG4mVF0lHDjW5po?blocks=hide

I am the only one who maintains this, so it won't necessarily be any more accurate than the table posted above, but it's another way to stay updated and can be bookmarked for easier access. And of course, it helps put a face to a name!

For those of you who cruise Carnival, you may be aware that they run a list of their cruise directors that is publicly accessible ( https://airtable.com/shrxzucqLGHbpDmm8/tblZJCAW6us7UhDmZ?blocks=hide ) and I took inspiration from that to make this list concept that we currently have, more informative and visual. 

Please let me know what you all think and if you have any questions. I hope this can help some of you out in satisfying your curiosity/plan whatever you need, although remember that schedules are always subject to change! Happy cruising!

CruzeQueen2

Thank you! Great list. Nice to see so many familiar faces. Appreciate your efforts. 😊

CanICruiseSoonPlease

13 hours ago, snoozecrooze said: Hi everyone! I decided to launch a visual version of the Princess CD/ED list here for the visual learners and it can be found here:  https://airtable.com/shrgry4ieUZ0p31qZ/tblG4mVF0lHDjW5po?blocks=hide I am the only one who maintains this, so it won't necessarily be any more accurate than the table posted above, but it's another way to stay updated and can be bookmarked for easier access. And of course, it helps put a face to a name!   For those of you who cruise Carnival, you may be aware that they run a list of their cruise directors that is publicly accessible ( https://airtable.com/shrxzucqLGHbpDmm8/tblZJCAW6us7UhDmZ?blocks=hide ) and I took inspiration from that to make this list concept that we currently have, more informative and visual.    Please let me know what you all think and if you have any questions. I hope this can help some of you out in satisfying your curiosity/plan whatever you need, although remember that schedules are always subject to change! Happy cruising!

This is great--thank you!!

How things change!  We haven't cruised Princess in the last few years, but I don't recognize a single name on the posted list.  Back in the "old days," we had several repeat CDs like Lisa Ball (my all time favorite; had her at least twice, both on TAs, I think).

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PRINCESS CRUISES CRUISE DIRECTOR (CD) & ENTERTAINMENT DIRECTOR (ED) LIST:   as of 1/31/2020

• Crown (Future CD)

On 1/23/2020 at 4:45 PM, snoozecrooze said: Hi everyone! I decided to launch a visual version of the Princess CD/ED list here for the visual learners and it can be found here:  https://airtable.com/shrgry4ieUZ0p31qZ/tblG4mVF0lHDjW5po?blocks=hide I am the only one who maintains this, so it won't necessarily be any more accurate than the table posted above, but it's another way to stay updated and can be bookmarked for easier access. And of course, it helps put a face to a name!   For those of you who cruise Carnival, you may be aware that they run a list of their cruise directors that is publicly accessible ( https://airtable.com/shrxzucqLGHbpDmm8/tblZJCAW6us7UhDmZ?blocks=hide ) and I took inspiration from that to make this list concept that we currently have, more informative and visual.    Please let me know what you all think and if you have any questions. I hope this can help some of you out in satisfying your curiosity/plan whatever you need, although remember that schedules are always subject to change! Happy cruising!

This is great! Saves me from having to google the names of those I don’t know. Nicely done!

@CC Help Michell , thanks for  making a fresh start.  Not sure if this was done for the Captains list and the MD list, but how about a complete fresh start by making all three of these Princess "stickies" because they tend to get buried down the pages and people cannot find them.

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PRINCESS CRUISES CRUISE DIRECTOR (CD) & ENTERTAINMENT DIRECTOR (ED) LIST:   as of 2/17/2020

Dates do not indicate any specific contract beginning or end dates, unless specifically noted. CDs & EDs work varying contract lengths of several months and can transfer ships at any time within a contract. Any date mentioned in the list only indicates the most recently observed sailing date (through crowd-sourcing) that the officer was on-board. 

• Who is a CD? They are  front-of-house,  your host, and the main face of your cruise (besides your Captain). You will hear from and see them the most.
• Who is an ED? They are back-of-house,  and manage and supervise the Entertainment & Production teams and on-board scheduled activities, among other responsibilities.

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Thank you was looking for cruise director for caribbean princess last week of april.

Thanks so much  ~ for helping us ~  Looking for Billy Hygate I think he is on the Regal

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Just got a note about our upcoming March 8th Cruise on the Ruby. Our CD will be Callie Smit.

Admittedly we haven't been able to cruise for the last several years, but LOTS of new names!  Two "old" ones are Lisa Ball and Billy Hygate.  Liked them both.  I'm just surprised that Lisa is Entertainment Dir., instead of Cruise Dir. as she was when we sailed with her several times. 

9 hours ago, BarbinMich said: Admittedly we haven't been able to cruise for the last several years, but LOTS of new names!  Two "old" ones are Lisa Ball and Billy Hygate.  Liked them both.  I'm just surprised that Lisa is Entertainment Dir., instead of Cruise Dir. as she was when we sailed with her several times. 

ED is a relatively new position that was a promotion for many of the long time CDs.

On 2/23/2020 at 2:50 AM, Thrak said:   ED is a relatively new position that was a promotion for many of the long time CDs.

So the ED is superior to the CD?  I thought it was the other way around or that they were equals with the ED in charge of the entertainment on stage and the CD responsible for daily activities like trivia, etc.  

12 minutes ago, BarbinMich said:   So the ED is superior to the CD?  I thought it was the other way around or that they were equals with the ED in charge of the entertainment on stage and the CD responsible for daily activities like trivia, etc.  

ED is definitely superior. ED is uniformed and wears 3-1/2 stripes (I believe) while the CD, although not in an officer's uniform is only a 3 stripe position (I may be incorrect about the number of stripes the ED wears but CD is definitely half a stripe less than the ED). ED is responsible for all entertainment department activities while the CD is second in command of entertainment and is generally the public face of the entertainment department. But they work closely together with the ED doing much of the behind the scenes work while the CD is out in public. But when needed, either will do what is needed just as the old Deputy Cruise Director position stepped up to fill the CD's shoes when needed.

1 hour ago, BarbinMich said:   So the ED is superior to the CD?  I thought it was the other way around or that they were equals with the ED in charge of the entertainment on stage and the CD responsible for daily activities like trivia, etc.  

Have definitely heard the CD refer to the ED as "boss".

Does anyone know who is taking over for CD when Matt O'Brien departs the Island?  We haven't received any emails giving any indication of who anyone is other than our captain...hmph!

WestcoastGirl12

@karabear15 Hey Kara! I am also wondering. I loved Matt O last year on the Royal. Was hoping he would stay on for our voyage on the 17th but it looks like he isn't 😞

Post on our roll call if you find out!

@WestcoastGirl12 I'm beginning to think that we aren't going to have one, there is zero information!  If I see anything, I will let our group know.

1 hour ago, karabear15 said: @WestcoastGirl12 I'm beginning to think that we aren't going to have one, there is zero information!  If I see anything, I will let our group know.

In the past we always got email with lots of information regarding the CD, Captain, shows, MUTS, etc. It was nice and there was always a copy available in the personalizer as well. The last few years we get pretty much zip although we have gotten a couple of uninformative emails. I love the ones telling me to "Book EZ Air NOW!" when it's not going to be available for a long time yet.

2 hours ago, Thrak said:   In the past we always got email with lots of information regarding the CD, Captain, shows, MUTS, etc. It was nice and there was always a copy available in the personalizer as well. The last few years we get pretty much zip although we have gotten a couple of uninformative emails. I love the ones telling me to "Book EZ Air NOW!" when it's not going to be available for a long time yet.

Yep, all we have gotten so far is who our Captain is...I guess that's the most important, at least someone will be in command of the ship  😂

3 hours ago, karabear15 said: Yep, all we have gotten so far is who our Captain is...I guess that's the most important, at least someone will be in command of the ship  😂

Not most important to us. A good CD is a gem. A poor CD can be a lame influence on the staff.  We had one captain who, when he made his announcements, everybody groaned a bit. The staff would respectfully stop serving/taking orders/whatever and wait. The captain would go on and on and on and on and on... Finally the servers would kind of grin and shrug and go on taking orders/serving drinks and meals, etc. Eventually the captain would finish. He wasn't a bad captain but he went on and on and on and on and did it very slowly. On the other hand, he didn't run us into a big rock while showing off for his girlfriend. Good captain. Got us from Point A to Point B and all points in between and did it safely.

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Enjoy sweeping views from one of more than 1,400 balconies on Regal Princess or stroll on the SeaWalk®, a glass-floor walkway extending 28 feet beyond the edge of the ship! From the tranquil Sanctuary, a retreat reserved for adults, to the dazzling Princess WaterColor Fantasy light and water show and more, you'll find diversions for every mood.

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Guest Cabins:  1,780

Number of Decks:  19

Tonnage:  142,229

Length:  1,083 feet

Height:  217 feet

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Dining on board a Princess® cruise ship is a joyful celebration and our specialty restaurants always deliver an extraordinary experience. They are among the best at sea – or anywhere. We serve dishes made with the freshest ingredients, and our menus reflect regional flavors from around the world. You'll find our specialty restaurants are the perfect place to celebrate any occasion. 1

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Current itinerary of Regal Princess

Regal Princess current cruise is 12 days, round-trip British Isles Ireland, Scotland France . Prices start from USD 1299 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary starts on 27 May, 2024 and ends on 08 Jun, 2024 .

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The 2014-built Regal Princess cruise ship is the 2nd Royal-class vessel in the Princess Cruises fleet , with fleetmates Royal Princess (2013), Majestic Princess (2017),  Sky Princess (2019), Enchanted Princess (2021) and Discovery Princess (2022). From the same class is also the P&O UK 's liner Britannia (2015).

The vessel (IMO number 9584724) is currently Bermuda- flagged (MMSI 310674000) and registered in Hamilton .

History - construction and ownership

Princess Cruises is a USA-based passenger shipping company headquartered in Beverly Hills CA. A former subsidiary of P&O Princess Cruises (1977-founded), in 2003, the company merged with Carnival Corporation - the world's largest cruise shipowner. Among Princess Cruise Lines Ltd's assets is the Caribbean private island resort Princess Cays (on Bahamas Eleuthera Island's southern end), located approx 80 km (50 mi) from Nassau .

The 3600-passenger ship Regal Princess is among the largest cruise ships sailing the seas. The vessel was built at Fincantieri shipyard, Italy and has 19 decks. Regal Princess features an impressive number (16) of bars and restaurants and a luxury spa. Regal offers unique features to her guests, such as a glass-enclosed walkway over the ocean known as the SeaWalk.

The first sailing season of Regal Princess started in the Mediterranean on October 17, 2014, when the ship headed for Fort Lauderdale, FL. A curious fact is that in 2016 Princess Cruises starred in a new 6-part ITV documentary "The Cruise". On March 3 the show aired for the first time in the United Kingdom. It focused on the life of cruise passengers and crew as they sailed through Northern Europe and Russia onboard the Regal Princess. The line was featured in a TV documentary for the second year. In 2014, sistership Royal Princess was featured in the reality show "The Cruise Ship".

Decks and Cabins

Regal Princess staterooms (1780 total, in 38 categories) include 350 Suites, 1088 Balcony and 342 Inside cabins, in 38 categories. The ship has no Oceanview cabins. Most outside accommodations (1438) have private step-out balconies. The ship also has 36 wheelchair-accessible cabins. The largest are the Balcony Suites (470 ft2 / 44 m2 plus 210 ft2 / 20 m2 terrace).

The boat has 18 decks , of which 15 are passenger-accessible and 8 with cabins.

Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks

There are many for-fee dining options onboard Regal Princess, but guests who would rather not pay are offered enough quality and variety to satisfy. Those who prefer tradition will choose between the three main dining rooms: Allegro, Concerto and Symphony.

Horizon Court and Horizon Bistro are the buffet options, providing a more casual vibe. Passengers who want to have lunch in their swimsuits can take a burger from Trident Grill or a slice at Prego Pizzeria. Indoors, Alfredo's features delicious calzones, salads and thin-crust pizza. Allegro Dining Room is the only option for free dinner with traditional set dining. Passengers can eat at 5:45 p.m. or 8:15 p.m. Allegro's menus are diverse and offer a soup or salad course, an appetizer, pasta and an entree. There is also a special dessert menu.

Follows the complete list of Regal Princess restaurants and food bars.

• Sabatini’s Restaurant (Italian specialty restaurant, a la carte: offers 3-course Italian/seafood menu; open between 6 p.m. -11 p.m., reservations recommended)
• Symphony Restaurant (midship location; offers “Anytime Dining” for Dinner; with “Wine Cellar” area serving “Wine Maker’s Dinner” for $40, capacity 12 guests)
• Alfredo’s Pizzeria (121-seat; the largest complimentary pizzeria at sea)
• Concerto Restaurant (forward Dining Room; offers “Anytime Dining” 5:30 p.m. -10 p.m.; serves “Wine Maker’s Dinner” package for $40)
• Allegro Restaurant (aft Dining Room; offers formal dining and two fixed dinner seatings at 6 p.m. or 8:15 p.m.; “Chef’s Table” private dining for $115, 12 guests)
• Ocean Terrace (specialty seafood bar)
• Crown Grill (160-seat steakhouse/seafood restaurant, reservations recommended; on select days serves British Pub Lunch, complimentary)
• Trident Grill & Prego Pizzeria (self-service, complimentary fast food bar)
• Calypso Cabana (food bar offering picnic baskets, desserts, champagne and wine packages)
• Horizon Court (self-service buffet restaurant, complimentary); Horizon Buffet and Horizon Terrace
• Swirls Bar (ice cream)

In April 2024 Princess Cruises announced that starting September 14th (2024) fleetwide would be introduced 3 distinct main dining/dinner table service options – Traditional, Reservable, and Walk-in Anytime. By the new program (introduced with Sun Princess) on each ship are allocated 3 separate dining rooms - one for Traditional dining (offering early and late dinner seating), one with Reservable times, and one for Walk-in Anytime (open-seating). The new options are integrated with the OceanNow service, allowing anything to be ordered anytime, and delivered anywhere onboard.

Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport

The bulk of performance action takes place in Regal's Princess Theater, situated on decks 6 and 7. The theatre features palladium-style seating; it's deep, and if you don't arrive early, you might find yourself in the back, which is far from the stage. However, there aren't any obstacles or bad sightlines.

The show lounge doesn't offer tables or drink holders, so if you order one preshow or come with a drink, you'll have to hold it. The entertainment is excellent and varied, with a beat that is quite innovative. In addition to the production shows, the Princess Theatre hosts other acts including vocalists and instrumentalists.

Follows the complete list of Regal Princess lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens and adults.

• The Piazza Atrium (3-deck open floor area; features live performances entertainment and lobby Bar Piazza)
• Princess Fine Arts Gallery; Photo Gallery & Shop; Limelight Photo Studio; Platinum Studio
• International Cafe (24-hour specialty coffee bar and patisserie)
• Vines Bar (wine/seafood/sushi bar)
• Gelato (the largest ice cream bar at sea)
• Library (with Internet stations); Internet Cafe (24-hour)
• Princess Regal Theatre (2-level musical and show productions; hosts workshops, seminars, game shows)
• Celebrations Shop; Calypso Cove Shop; Essence Shop; Meridian Bay Shop; Facets Shop
• Club 6 Disco & Bar; Churchill’s Lounge & Bar (cigar bar); Bellini’s Bar; Crooners Lounge & Bar; Princess Live Lounge; Vista Lounge; Concierge Lounge (Suite guests only); SkyLight Bar; Seaview Bar
• Princess Regal Casino
• Wheelhouse Bar (piano bar during the day and an English pub nightly)
• Regal’s Lotus Spa complex; Beauty Salon; Fitness Center (with Aerobics Studio)
• Wedding Chapel
• Movies Under the Stars (LED screen outdoor cinema)
• The Game Lounge (Video Games Arcade); Teen Center; Youth Center; Remix Disco & Lounge (teen club)
• The Sanctuary (adult-only open-air area)
• SeaWalk (glass-bottomed cantilevered walkway, 18 m/60 ft long)
• Fountain Pool area; Retreat Pool area
• Princess Regal Sports Central - Center Court (volleyball, basketball, European football); Tennis Tables, Game Lounge virtual gaming, The Greens golf nets, Golfing Cage, Laser Shooting; Jogging Track.

Itineraries

Regal Princess itinerary program is based on Caribbean cruises from Port Everglades/Fort Lauderdale (Florida USA) . During summer months, the ship operates in Europe (either Mediterranean or Baltic Sea itineraries), offering Transatlantic voyages on seasonal relocation (RepositionCruises.com).

For winter 2020-2021 was planned an inaugural Australian season (December-April) based on homeporting in Sydney NSW . However, due to the Coronavirus crisis, the deployment was canceled.

For 2023 (April 9-September 3) was planned a Baltic season, but due to the Russia-Ukraine war, the program was canceled in June 2022.

In 2024-2025, Regal Princess was deployed/homeported in Europe ( Southampton England UK ) and the Caribbean ( Galveston Texas USA ).

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The shipbuilding order was placed on February 17, 2010. The shipbuilding contract with Fincantieri was signed on May 4, 2010.The vessel's keel was laid down in August 2012. The launch (float-out from drydock at Monfalcone ) was on March 26, 2013. Sea trials were in the Adriatic Sea (April 16-21, 2014). The boat was officially delivered on May 11th.

The 4-day pre-Inaugural Cruise (May 16-20, 2014) was to Kotor Montenegro from Trieste Italy . The itinerary was operated prior to the Maiden Voyage from Venice (May 20th).

Fun facts: It takes 3 million man-hours to build a Royal-class cruise ship. For its construction are used 37,000 tons of steel. For instance, about 12,000 tons of steel were used for constructing the Disney Concert Hall in  Los Angeles . The paint used for the vessel is 95,000 gallons (360,000 L), which is two times more than the quantity consumed for Golden Gate Bridge (re-painted annually). The electrical cables wiring the whole vessel are long 2484 ml (4000 km) which is enough to link  NYC  with  LA .

Regal was Carnival Corporation 's first liner with installed  Ocean Medallion  technology. The ship also hosted the company's largest gambling/slot tournament (USD 200,000) via a partnership with Scientific Games Corporation. The themed "Monopoly Cruise for Cash" onboard casino campaign was offered throughout 2018 (fleetwide). It culminated on the Regal ship in December, during the 7-day Eastern Caribbean cruise (itinerary Dec 9-16) roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale to St Maarten, Princess Cays and St Thomas.

In July 2019, Carnival Corporation placed to the Finnish marine engine producer Wartsila an equipment order for delivery and installation of a waste gasification system on Regal Princess. The technology is based on a self-fuelling thermal decomposition unit that provides safe (and sustainable) disposal of vessel's waste (contaminated, dry-burnable and hazardous materials) which is usually offloaded at seaport facilities. The new gasification system recovers energy from ship's waste heat (produced by thermal destruction) which additionally results in lower green gas emissions and energy savings. The system reduces vessel’s waste to ~5% (of its original volume) and produces a sterilized material (BioChar) which is recycled within the unit as fuel.

The vessel's powerplant includes four Wartsila marine diesel engines (model 46F, 2x 12V and 2x 14V) with combined power output 62,4 MW (83,700 hp). The propulsion system is based on two azipods with combined power output 18 MW (24,000 hp).

The ship has Fincantieri Monfalcone yard/hull number 6224, volume 142714 GT-tons, DWT-deadweight tonnage 12193 tons, LOA length 330 m, beam 38 m (max width 47 m/including the Navigation Bridge's wings), max draught 8,6 m.

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Former Carnival Director on CBS’ ‘Real Love Boat’

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• September 16, 2022

‘The Real Love Boat’ announced today three crew members and 12 singles who will join hosts Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O’Connell on Princess Cruises’ Regal Princess as it sails through the Mediterranean.

The ship’s crew members include Captain Paolo Arrigo, who has been with Princess Cruises since 1996; bartender Ezra Freeman who has been with Princess since 2019, and a face that will be very familiar to Carnival Cruise Line guests — Matt Mitcham.

For 14 years, Mitcham served as a cruise director on Carnival Cruise Line, and was arguably the most popular cruise director in the Carnival fleet during his time with the cruise brand. Recently married, he met his wife — who also worked onboard — in 2016.

Participants in the show will experience the ups and downs of romance as they look to find a true love connection while visiting cities including Barcelona, Marseille, Rome, Santorini, and Athens.

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Throughout the season, singles will embark on destination dates and compete in challenges to test couples’ compatibility and chemistry, while earning valuable rewards. The romantic waters will be tested when new participants come aboard, and those who don’t find a match will be left behind in port.

After nearly one month at sea, one winning couple will dock in the final port and take home a cash prize, plus a trip courtesy of Princess Cruises.

‘The Real Love Boat’ will premiere on Wednesday, October 5 on CBS, and will be available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.

For more information and to see who the 12 singles are that are looking for love on ‘The Real Love Boat,’ click here .

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Once the lines let loose and the ship sets sail there's a group of talented folks engaging with our guests to keep the energy up to the wee hours of the morning. That group is our cruise staff made up of Assistant Cruise Directors (ACDs) and our entry level position, Junior Assistant Cruise Directors (JACDs). If the Cruise Director is the leader then this group is the pack. They might split to host a variety of activities during the day or come together to throw a killer party at night. Either way, where they go, so goes the action.

While most of our activities are taught through the many contracts you may experience with Princess, there are a few that Princess may provide special training to help you gain that extra bit of knowledge and experience. Zumba is a cornerstone of our experience and Princess proudly provides training for you, free of charge, either on board or in your hometown. In addition, we foot the bill for your membership for the months that you're on board. Ever gaze at the wonderment and beauty of the night sky? Princess proudly offers Stargazing at Sea, a popular event that is run by some of our trained and qualified cruise staff. How does one receive this training? You guessed it, provided by classroom and practical training on board our ships from a real life astronomer. And that's just skimming the surface!

ACDs are officers on board the vessel, reporting to the Cruise Director. As such, they receive their own cabin accommodations, competitive wage within our industry and great team member health benefits.

Oh…and then there's the part about seeing the world and having a ton of fun while you're doing it!

Much like the Captain at the wheel guiding our vessels from port to port, the Cruise Director drives the pulse of our entertainment onboard. More than simply informing the ship about events, the Cruise Director experiences the entertainment alongside our guests. They're hosting shows, activities & events inside and outside, morning and night. Each morning they host, and often creatively control, The Wake Show, our shipwide morning TV show. At night you'll see them doing the "Issac" at our Love Boat Disco Deck Party. They also guide the chair-spinning excitement of 'The Voice of the Ocean', ask the hilarious questions in our 'Marriage Match' game show and much, much more.

Cruise Directors at Princess truly are the face and the voice of our entertainment experience. They spend little time in the office checking emails or filling out reports. Rather, they are on the floor with our guests as they make their way through the cruise adventure. Reporting to the onboard Entertainment Director, our Cruise Directors have a small group of direct reports known as the Cruise Staff. Together they not only deliver the entertainment program but also dedicate time each voyage to create new activities to be implemented in a way that keeps our offerings fresh.

With all this in mind a Princess Cruise Director must be bursting with charisma and charm, seasoned with theatrical talent and experienced in the art of stage delivery. In addition they must possess a magnetic sense of humor both "off the cuff" and "on-script."

The Cruise Director is a senior officer position on the ship with a great wage, officer accommodations and a "4 months on, 2 months off" work schedule.

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Princess cruises named official cruise line partner of the academy of country music.

Groundbreaking Partnership Includes Onboard Performances by Emerging Country Stars 

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. , June 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Princess Cruises, the world's most iconic cruise brand, today was named as the exclusive cruise line partner for the famed Academy of Country Music ® (ACM ® ). Kicking off May 16 at the 59 th ACM Awards Show hosted by Reba McEntire , Princess celebrated Country Music's Party of the Year at the ACM Awards red carpet, interviewing artists and nominees live from the Princess Stage.

As part of this groundbreaking partnership, Princess Cruises will be the presenting sponsor for the recently introduced "ACM Live from the Red Barrel Lounge" series taking place at the Academy's Headquarters in Nashville this summer, featuring exclusive performances introducing viewers to new and emerging country artists. The collaboration will feature special performances by some of the talented artists from the Red Barrel Lounge, welcoming them onboard select future Princess voyages.

"Princess is incredibly proud to partner with the ACM and to showcase the next big country stars," said John Padgett , President of Princess Cruises. "Country music has a special place in the hearts of many of our guests, and this partnership allows us to bring unparalleled experiences onboard to combine that love for cruising and country music in a unique and memorable way."

In addition, Princess will be on site supporting the ACM Honors in August, celebrating special award honorees, off-camera category winners and the ACM Industry and Studio Recording Awards.

Founded in Los Angeles in 1964, and still the longest-running Country Music awards show, the ACM made history in 2022 as the first major award ceremony to exclusively livestream on Amazon Prime. The ACM has grown from a regional Southern California trade organization to a national powerhouse with its sights set on a higher purpose – improving lives by connecting fans, artists, and the industry. Today, the ACM is dedicated more than ever to promoting new artists, artists on the rise and established superstars, while supporting the good work of charitable causes nationwide through ACM Lifting Lives ® .

Since the first cruise from Los Angeles to the Mexican Riviera in 1965, Princess Cruises has become the most iconic cruise brand in the world, from its co-starring role as the setting of the beloved "Love Boat" television series to now sailing 16 luxurious and innovative cruise ships to 330 global destinations, captivating the hearts of travelers worldwide.

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 Medallion Class experience which offers unparalleled service and personalization.

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 Medallion Class 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).

About the Academy of Country Music: Founded in Southern California in 1964 as a regional trade organization, the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC (ACM) has grown in the almost-60 years since into a leading association for the Country Music industry. Now headquartered in Nashville, Tenn. , and boasting record-high membership of more than 5,000 worldwide, the Academy serves as a powerhouse advocate for Country fans, artists, and all facets of the business, as well as a supporter of philanthropic work through charitable partner ACM LIFTING LIVES, dedicated to improving lives through the power of music and providing aid in times of need, with a focus on health initiatives. Last year was another monumental moment for the Academy, with the 58th ACM Awards, hosted by global superstars Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks , ranking as one of the most-watched awards shows of the year. 2024 saw the ACM Awards return in May to the world headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys in Texas for a second consecutive year on Prime Video, this time with entertainment icon Reba McEntire hosting the show. The Academy also remains relentlessly committed to creating a more inclusive environment for underrepresented groups in Country Music, from the boardroom to the stage, and proudly presents both ACM LEVel Up, a two-year professional development and enrichment curriculum for rising leaders, and OnRamp, a guaranteed income program for Black members of the Nashville music community, in partnership with the Black Music Action Coalition. For more information, visit ACMcountry.com  or   ACMLiftingLives.org .

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