Princess Cruises has rescheduled the christening of the Royal Princess for June 14 in Portofino, Italy. Originally scheduled for Santorini in a double naming ceremony with Emerald Princess on May 12, the event was changed out of respect for the sinking of a Greek cruise ship in that location. Royal Princess' relocated christening will take place during the ship's first port of call on a voyage that begins in Rome the previous day. Further details, including the announcement of the godmother, will be released shortly.
"Although we're saddened by the tragedy that prompted this change, we are pleased to name Royal Princess in a beautiful Mediterranean port that signifies the ship's visits to some of the most scenic ports in Europe," said Alan Buckelew, president of Princess Cruises. "Portofino is a charming example of the type of the ‘explorer' destinations we're able to highlight with this smaller vessel, and we're delighted to be able to christen our new ship in such a beautiful location."
A sister ship to the line's Tahitian Princess and Pacific Princess, the 30,200-ton, 710-passenger Royal Princess offers passengers a boutique version of Princess' onboard options, including a variety of dining and entertainment choices and a large number of cabins with private balconies. The christening voyage -- a new "Mediterranean Collection" itinerary -- features three of the four new ports debuting for Princess this season: Ravenna, Italy; Split Croatia; and Kotor, Montenegro. Royal Princess also offers sailings that visit the ruins of Troy with a call at the new port of Canakkale, Turkey, as well destinations such as the Crimean coast, Egypt and the Holy Land. For more information, call 800-PRINCESS or visit http://www.princess.com/.
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