Princess Cruises Partners with Discovery Consumer Products for Onboard Activities and Immersive Shore Excursions Based on Discovery Communications' Network Brands

Popular Shows From Discovery, TLC, Animal Planet and Science Channel Come Alive Through Hands-On Vacation Experiences For Princess Cruisers

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Nov 03, 2014, 09:30 ET

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. and PAWTUCKET, R.I., Nov. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Princess Cruises, one of the world's best-known names in cruising, and Discovery Consumer Products, the licensing arm of Discovery Communications the world's #1 pay-TV programmer, today announced their collaboration to create Discovery At Sea, interactive onboard activities and shore excursions to entertain and delight families aboard Princess ships.

The new Discovery At Sea cruise vacations will feature themed tours, science activities, hands-on programs and games based on Discovery's breadth of brands and programming. Debuting on Princess Cruises' ships in early 2015, the interactive experiences are designed to bring to life the nature, wildlife and history of the regions guests are sailing.

Discovery At Sea content will be based on top-rated Discovery network properties from Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet and Science Channel. Some of the integrations guests will experience are based on Shark Week, Mythbusters and Deadliest Catch.

Guests will be able to let their imaginations set sail with a variety of activities including:

Discovery Under the Stars – Guests on select cruise vacations will forever look up at the night sky in a whole new way after this cosmic voyage from the ship's top deck.
Shark Week at Sea – This experience will challenge adults and kids alike, testing their knowledge of the ocean with trivia games and a variety of themed activities.
Baking at Sea with TLC – All ages will be able to join in the fun of learning to bake and decorate cakes by the best pastry chefs at sea.
Discovery, Animal Planet and Science Channel Shore Excursions - Offerings will include panning for gold on the Gold Rush inspired tour; getting up-close with each destination's native animals during Animal Planet tours; and learning how popular foods and beverages go from farm to table on Science Channel How It's Made tours.
Discovery Kids and Teens Program – Age-appropriate onboard activities will include fun and engaging science experiments made popular by Mythbusters; Animal Planet themed activities; brain teasers and competitions; and videos, puzzles, games and apps from Discovery.

"This is such an exciting partnership between our two companies because we are both passionate about exploring the world," said Jan Swartz, president of Princess Cruises. "Discovery's brands resonate with a growing, global audience and we'll be bringing some of their most popular programs to life for our guests in the context of the destinations they are visiting on their cruise. We're creating meaningful and memorable shared experiences while also fueling a lifelong passion for travel."

"From science and nature to baking, crafting and exploration, the Discovery brands truly provide something for every cruiser to enjoy," said Nicolas Bonard, SVP of Global Discovery Consumer Products. "This partnership is the perfect integration of our brands into the amazing offering Princess provides its guests onboard, creating a truly unique experience igniting curiosity on every voyage."

To further enhance the cruise experience, Princess ships will feature a lineup of television programming including hit shows from Discovery Channel, Animal Planet and TLC. Discovery limited-time-only merchandise will also be available onboard, offering passengers a chance to bring home branded keepsake souvenirs.

About Discovery Communications:
Discovery Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) is the world's #1 pay-TV programmer reaching 2.7 billion cumulative subscribers in more than 220 countries and territories. Discovery is dedicated to satisfying curiosity, engaging and entertaining viewers with high-quality content on worldwide television networks, led by Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Investigation Discovery and Science, as well as U.S. joint venture network OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. Discovery also controls Eurosport International, a premier sports entertainment group, including six pay-TV network brands across Europe and Asia. Discovery also is a leading provider of educational products and services to schools, including an award-winning series of K-12 digital textbooks, through Discovery Education, and a digital leader with a diversified online portfolio, including Discovery Digital Networks. For more information, please visit discoverycommunications.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). For more information, please visit princess.com.

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