Full steam ahead on the
Royal Princess.
The SeaWalk (inset) offers a
thrilling over-the-ocean
view; or find peace at The
Sanctuary (pictured below).
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NEW SHIPS
AFLOAT
Three cruises that are steaming far ahead
BY BARB SLIGL
C
ruise lines continue to outdo them-
selves, not only with the size and
scope of their ships, but also the
guest experience. From a cantile-
vered skywalk to skydiving onboard,
plus so much more; cruising just keeps getting
reimagined. Here's the latest.
Sea titan
e two-year-old Royal Princess is still a big-time
dreamboat. She's Princess's largest ship, ever.
But more than big, she's bold. Her signature,
first-of-its-kind SeaWalk is a glass-bottomed,
cantilevered walkway that juts out almost nine
metres from the side of the ship, overlooking
the wake some 40 metres below. Post vertigo
inducement, refuel at a range of new dining
options – from pizzeria to gelateria, as well as a
seafood bar overlooking a revamped atrium and
piazza that's 50 per cent larger than any other.
All that grand space in the ship's hub, however,
means no central stairs – leaving plenty of
downtime in the elevator lineup or calorie
burning from walking fore or aft. Buon viaggio!
BY THE NUMBERS:
- 141,000 tons
- 1,083 feet
- 1,780 staterooms
- 19 decks
- PORTS OF CALL:
Caribbean
CRUISING
