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Princess Cruises reveals name of new ship
The 3,600-passenger new generation vessel, which is a sister ship to Royal Princess, will be named Regal Princess.
It will debut in spring 2014, the company confirmed today after it marked the beginning of the ship’s construction with the official keel laying ceremony at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy.
"Just as Royal Princess was named after one of our iconic early vessels, Regal Princess also takes a name from our past that we think is well suited for this spectacular ship," said Alan Buckelew, president and CEO of Princess Cruises. "Today’s keel laying is an exciting event as it marks a key milestone in our newbuilding programme."
Regal Princess will offer many of the same special features as Royal Princess, which debuts in June 2013. Among these are a greatly expanded atrium, the social hub of the ship; an over-water SeaWalk, a top-deck glass-bottomed walkway extending more than 28 feet beyond the edge of the vessel; private poolside cabanas; the new Princess Live! television studio; a pastry shop; and balconies on all outside staterooms.
Additional details including schedules and itineraries for Regal Princess will be announced next year.
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