Princess Cruises to Host First-Ever Romance Summit During Valentine's Week Aboard Crown Princess

SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of the most romantic holiday of the year, and to usher in the newest members of its Department of Romance, Princess Cruises is hosting the first-ever Romance Summit cruise.

The Summit, which will be held on board Crown Princess during Valentine's week, February 13-20, will feature a host of themed activities and presentations by the line's Department of Romance members. Designed to celebrate the many aspects of cruising with Princess that can help couples reconnect, these special events will give passengers insight and inspiration on infusing romance into their everyday lives.

The entire Department of Romance will be aboard the special sailing.  In addition to current members "Love Boat" captain Gavin MacLeod, "The Bachelorette's" Trista and Ryan Sutter, and destination wedding expert Lisa Light, three new members will join the department.  The new love experts are Anna Post, the great-great-granddaughter of Emily Post who will be discussing romance etiquette; "The Dating Diva" Dee Frazier of The University of Dating, an authority on finding love at any age; and Princess Cruises comedian Kevin Hughes, who keeps audiences laughing with his comedic and insightful take on relationships.

"Hosting the first-ever Romance Summit seems like the perfect way to celebrate Princess' legacy of romance in a fun, unique way with something for everyone onboard," said Jan Swartz, Princess Cruises' executive vice president.  "It's also the perfect way to introduce the newest members of our Department of Romance.  We look forward to starting some lively conversations, as well as provide our passengers with great relationship tips, and a lot of fun."

During the Romance Summit passengers will be treated to an abundance of romantic events, including an opportunity to meet all the Department of Romance members at a group panel discussion, plus attend individual presentations where each member will offer expertise on a particular aspect of love and relationships.  Additionally, passengers will enjoy a variety of romance-themed activities, including a group renewal of vows for all couples on the ship and a Valentine's Gala where passengers are invited to dress up in their best red attire for an evening of romantic dining and entertainment.

Throughout the sailing, passengers will enjoy themed food and beverage, entertainment, movies, and daytime activities.

Crown Princess is sailing on a western Caribbean itinerary during the Romance Summit, with calls at Grand Cayman, Roatan, Cozumel and Princess Cays.

Further information about Princess is available through a professional travel agent, by visiting www.princess.com, or by calling 1-800-PRINCESS.

About Princess Cruises:

One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is a global cruise and tour company operating a fleet of 17 modern ships renowned for their innovative design and wide array of choices in dining, entertainment and amenities, all provided in an environment of exceptional customer service.  A recognized leader in worldwide cruising, Princess offers its passengers the opportunity to escape completely to the top destinations around the globe, with sailings to all seven continents, ranging in length from seven to 107 days.  The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK).

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