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Dazzling voyage

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FOLLOWING the successful and popular homeportin­g seasons, Princess Cruises will launch its third season in Singapore with Diamond Princess from Nov 29 this year to March 16 next year.

There will be 10 sailings lasting between three and nine nights, as well as 14 voyages lasting between 10 and 17 nights.

Guests can look forward to a variety of existing South- East Asia destinatio­ns such as Bali, Lombok and Koh Samui, as well as a maiden call at Kota Kinabalu for this season.

Shore excursions will bring guests up close and personal with exotic, off- the- beatentrac­k destinatio­ns across South- East Asia.

Diamond Princess is one- of- a- kind as the ship provides unique Japanese- themed facilities for guests to have a taste of Japanese culture without setting foot in the country.

The Izumi Japanese Bath is the largest Japanese bath at sea in the world, featuring two indoor areas and one outdoor hydrothera­py pool, designed after the famous traditiona­l public baths of Japan.

Guests can unwind in one of the four heated whirlpools, or relieve the tension in their neck and shoulders as the pressure of the waterfalls works its magic.

Guests can also enjoy the hydrothera­py pool and chaise lounges in the unisex outdoor section with their loved ones.

There is also the Kai Sushi Bar, a specialty restaurant on Diamond Princess offering Japanese delicacies.

A trip with Diamond Princess promises to be entertaini­ng for everyone in the family.

In addition to “Movies Under the Stars”, the extensive range of vibrant activities available on board include trivia games, art auctions, production shows, star- gazing, dance parties, as well as classes for the ukulele, line- dance, ballroom dance and Zumba workouts.

Guests who sail with Diamond Princess this upcoming season can look forward to a new show, Bravo.

It promises to be an entertaini­ng performanc­e of light opera and musical songs set on the elegant stage at Princess Theater.

Guests will be serenaded by internatio­nal vocal talents performing hits such as I Could Have Danced All Night, I Dreamed A Dream and Skyfall, and accompanie­d by Princess Cruises’ house orchestra featuring a string quartet.

The show, which had a popular debut on the newest ship Regal Princess in 2014, will be brought to South- East Asia for the first time during the Singaporea­n Homeport season on Diamond Princess.

The production cast of 15 dancers and singers will serenade and capture the hearts of theatre- loving guests in the region.

Dining on board Princess Cruises is a joyful celebratio­n and the ship is a foodie’s paradise.

Dining options are aplenty and range from traditiona­l dining experience at one of its five main dining rooms to casual dining – Trident Grill ( where burgers and hotdogs are served), Prego Pizzeria, Patisserie, Afternoon Tea, Sundaes ( ice cream bar), Horizon Court ( 24- hour buffet restaurant), Ultimate Balcony Dining and 24- hour room service.

Internatio­nal offerings

With a fleet of 18 ships, Princess Cruises will sail worldwide to popular destinatio­ns, including Taiwan, Japan and Alaska, for the coming 2016/ 17. All itinerarie­s offer guests an opportunit­y to visit renowned holiday attraction­s and experience a variety of exotic cultures, all while in the luxurious comfort of the world- class services and facilities, and award- winning entertainm­ent, aboard Princess Cruises.

For more informatio­n, visit Princess Cruises at MATTA Fair, Singapore Pavilion, Hall 3 or call 1800 806 656.

 ??  ?? Above: Movies under the stars.
Above: Movies under the stars.
 ??  ?? Left: Izumi Spa, the largest Japanese bath at sea.
Left: Izumi Spa, the largest Japanese bath at sea.
 ??  ?? Elegant afternoon tea on board.
Elegant afternoon tea on board.

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