Star Princess sailing again after multi-million dollar upgrade
Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria on Star Princess

Star Princess sailing again after multi-million dollar upgrade

SANTA CLARITA — Star Princess has returned to service following a two-week renovation, outfitting the ship with many of Princess Cruises’ newest enhancements.

The ship will now resume its season of 15-day Hawaiian Island cruises roundtrip from L.A. and Vancouver through April, before summer cruising in Alaska.

“Star Princess now offers many of the signature product innovations our guests have come to love, including the Princess Luxury Bed, Camp Discovery Youth & Teen Center and revamped Sabatini’s,” says Princess Cruises President, Jan Swartz. “These enhancements continue our US$450 million multi-year ship renovation campaign, ‘Come Back New Promise’, enhancing our onboard guest experience.”

Here’s a look at what’s new on Star Princess:

Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria

This signature specialty restaurant now offers updated décor and a new menu developed in collaboration with Chef Angelo Auriana, Executive Chef and partner at the authentic Italian restaurants, The Factory Kitchen and Officine BRERA, in L.A. Inspired by fresh Northern Italian flavors the menu features handmade pasta dishes from Chef Auriana, as well as family recipes from Italian Princess executive chefs.

Princess Luxury Bed

Available in every stateroom aboard Star Princess, the Princess Luxury Bed “offers the ultimate night of sleep at sea”, combining the science of sleep with the pinnacle of design.

Camp Discovery youth & teen centre

For cruisers ages three to 17, Star Princess now offers a reimagined youth centre – Camp Discovery – created in partnership with Discovery Consumer Products, the licensing arm of Discovery Communications, as part of the cruise line’s Discovery at Sea program. Catering to specific age groups, there are three centre themes where kids and teens can make new friends and participate in activities specially designed to help them discover, play and create.

Enhanced boutiques

The Shops of Princess now offer a branded Effy Fine Jewelry boutique and a modern fragrance and cosmetic shop. There are also new products to choose from such as a new collection of Princess and Under Armour-branded athletic wear and Princess logo apparel featured in a newly designed Logo shop.

Lotus Spa & Fitness Center

In a space where guests can relax and invigorate, salon and treatments rooms have been upgraded and the latest in fitness equipment is now available.

Casino

Star Princess’ onboard casino has also been upgraded with a reconfiguration of machines and tables. More general refurnishing upgrades of carpet and upholstery can now be found throughout Star Princess.

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