SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Sept. 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Princess Cruises today announced a partnership to become a Partner of the Chicago Bears, expanding the cruise line's presence in this key market.

Chicagoans will have the opportunity to win a seven-day cruise to the Caribbean, sailing roundtrip from Ft. Lauderdale. The sweepstakes runs through December 31, 2014, and fans can enter at princess.com/chicago. Fans will also have access to special cruise deals from Princess Cruises throughout the season.

"Princess Cruises sources a large number of guests from Chicago," said Gordon Ho, senior vice president of global marketing for Princess Cruises. "Not only do Chicagoans have a passion for their home team but our research tells us that Bears fans also have a passion for exploring the world on cruise vacations. So we think that bringing the two together is a winning combination."

Princess is also partnering with the Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers and Houston Texans to conduct similar marketing initiatives in each city.

Princess Cruises football fans can catch more of the action than ever before aboard 13 of its ships as the line is showing the most highly watched games the NFL has to offer on its signature Movies Under the Stars screens ,and throwing a tailgate party each week to celebrate. Guests will be "ready for some football" while sailing through the balmy waters on a Caribbean cruise or enjoying a European cruise, with the game showing on a giant LED screen above the pool.

Princess offers a variety of seven-day Eastern and Western Caribbean cruise vacations roundtrip from Ft. Lauderdale, sailing from November 2014 through April 2015.

Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel agent, 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