Princess Cruises Introduces First-Ever Gift Card Program

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Nov 13, 2014, 11:30 ET

SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Nov. 13, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for the holidays, today Princess Cruises announced a brand new gift card program making it easy to give the gift of cruising.

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Princess Cruises gift cards can be applied as payment towards the purchase of a Princess cruise, as well as onboard products and services including specialty dining, drinks, Lotus Spa treatments, shore excursions and more.

"Our new gift card offering is customizable, easy to purchase, ideal for any celebration and is the perfect gift for holidays, birthdays and anniversaries," said Jan Swartz, Princess Cruises president. "We hope our new gift cards will inspire new travelers to take a Princess cruise and introduce them to the many worldwide destinations and memorable onboard experiences only a Princess cruise vacation can offer."

Additional features of the Princess Cruises gift card program allow buyers to choose from various designs, schedule a delivery date to the recipient and even personalize the notification by allowing buyers to record an audio message and add a digital photo.

Cruise gift cards are available in $50, $100, $250, $500, $1,000 and $2,000 increments and can be customized for a specific dollar amount up to $2,000. Buyers purchasing a gift card for $100 or more will also receive free shipping. Gift cards can be sent electronically or via mail.

Princess Cruises gift cards are available at www.princess.com/giftcard and can also be purchased through travel consultants, or by calling 1-855-426-0168. Soon, gift cards can additionally be purchased on the Princess Cruises Facebook page. The program is available to all U.S. and Canadian residents.

Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel consultant, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS (1-800-774-6237), or by visiting the company's website at princess.com.

About Princess Cruises:

One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is a global cruise and tour company operating a fleet of 18 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 carries 1.7 million guests each year to destinations around the globe ranging in length from three to 111 days. The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE:CCL; NYSE:CUK).

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SOURCE Princess Cruises