SANTA CLARITA, Calif., March 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- When Caribbean Princess debuts from a two-week, multi-million-dollar renovation on April 6, Princess Cruises will have completed its largest food and beverage innovation to ever take place during a drydock and guests will delight in seven new onboard dining destinations.

"Fresh, regionally-inspired and family friendly offerings were the inspiration behind our largest food and beverage makeover ever," said Jan Swartz, Princess Cruises president. "With updated décor and designs that offer a welcoming atmosphere, the seven new dining options aboard Caribbean Princess are sure to please any palate and delight the senses."

The new dining options aboard Caribbean Princess include:

World Fresh Marketplace - Replacing Horizon Court (deck 14), World Fresh Marketplace unveils a completely new look and improved layout, featuring freshly-made regional specialties and well-balanced food choices:


    --  Breakfast will include 24-hour cereal stations; a designer pancake
        station with "pancake of the day" stacks; unique hot cereal offerings
        such as shrimp & grits and polenta porridge.
    --  Lunch serves up signature hand-crafted sandwiches, regionally inspired
        dishes and soups, as well as carvery selections of specialty sausages,
        hams and roast meats.
    --  Dinner selections include breakfast at night with omelets and chicken &
        waffles, family kitchen comfort foods and a kid-friendly PB&J bar.
        Night-time offerings will also include a live-action station with
        stir-fry and customized pasta, plus composed salad choices.

Two Casual Specialty Restaurants - Café Caribe (deck 14 aft) transforms into two new, casual evening specialty restaurants great for families with kids who want to enjoy a special meal in a nice, yet laid back setting. These options include:


    --  Planks BBQ - serving up family-style "Planks" of loaded ribs, beef,
        sausages and chicken plus all the fixings - fries, chili, coleslaw,
        charred toast and dill pickles. Dinner is served by wait staff for a
        cover charge of $12 per person. Complimentary buffet-style breakfast and
        lunch options include savory customizable breakfast bowls and signature
        soup, freshly tossed salads and fork & knife sandwiches.
    --  Steamers Seafood - offers east coast-style Steamers with regional flair
        including Black & Blue Mussels, Scallops & Sausage, Classic Clams,
        Shrimp and Sausage and Broiled Scallops, Shrimp and Crab-stuffed
        Flounder. Dinner is served by wait staff for a cover charge of $12 per
        person. A delectable lobster tail and King Crab legs can be added for
        $10. Complimentary buffet-style breakfast and lunch options include
        specialty egg dishes and ramen bowls with regionally-inspired broths.

Top-Deck Dining Venues - Four Princess top-deck outdoor dining offerings will be revitalized, renamed and enhanced, including:


    --  The Salty Dog Grill (formerly Trident Grill) - guests can indulge in
        "The Ernesto" burger, voted "#1 Burger at Sea" by Cruise Critic from
        Chef Ernesto Uchimura, as well as signature Princess burgers grilled up
        with 100 percent handmade beef patties and buns. In addition, guests can
        choose new Street Tacos of grilled chipotle-lime chicken or roasted
        sweet potato-green chile with corn tortillas. Loaded fries in tempting
        varieties include chili cheese and bacon & cheese. Classic hot dogs
        round out the menu offerings.
    --  Slice (formerly Pizzeria) - featuring west coast and east coast
        offerings, Princess guests will enjoy award-winning signature classic
        Neapolitan-style pizza. New menu items include Deep Dish Focaccia
        layered with marinara, meatballs and cheese, California Artisanal Toast
        including Cali-Avocado or Caprese, as well as Sliced Stromboli, an east
        coast take on an Italian calzone filled with deli meats and cheese.
    --  Coffee & Cones (formerly Scoops) - offering treats of gourmet ice-cream
        sandwiches, complimentary ice cream cones and now brewing specialty
        coffee on the top deck, serving New Grounds Crafted Coffee.
    --  The Mix (formerly Blackbeard's Bar) - the poolside bar will be updated
        and redesigned with vibrant colors (full designs will be completed by
        fall 2017).

In addition to the food and beverage innovations, Caribbean Princess will emerge from drydock with new offerings appealing to families, including Camp Discovery Youth & Teen Centers, upgraded Movies Under the Stars, Princess Luxury Bed and interconnecting staterooms, just in time for the upcoming Europe summer and fall Caribbean seasons. The cruise ship will also be wired for the Ocean Medallion launch that will be available for the 2018 summer Caribbean season.

Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel agent, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS, 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 line and tour company operating a fleet of 18 modern cruise ships renowned for their innovative design and wide array of choices in dining, entertainment and amenities, all provided with the experience of exceptional customer service. A recognized leader in worldwide cruising, Princess carries 2 million guests each year to more than 360 destinations around the globe on more than 150 itineraries 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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