The Shops of Princess Deliver Premium Retail
Experience at Sea with Chanel, TAG Heuer,
Breitling, Shaun Leane and
More
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LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 27,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Princess, the
spectacular first Sphere Class ship from Princess Cruises, is set
to offer an elevated, world-class shopping experience as guests
sail to the most exciting parts of the Mediterranean and the
Caribbean.
Within the more than 5,800 square feet of retail space spanning
two decks, guests can explore a wide selection of more than 200
premium brands from fine jewelry and premium timepieces to fashion
and leisure wear, beauty and wellness, and accessories, all fused
with an evolving blend of lifestyle and experiential
activations.
Sun Princess also will introduce more than 25 first-at-sea
brands, including Chanel No. 1, Beyond Yoga and Varley, sustainable
fashion from Neu Nomad, and Italian elegance with Pinko handbags.
In addition, the first Princess-branded merchandise boutique –
Waves – debuts on board, offering exclusive limited Princess
Inaugural collection that celebrates the iconic new ship as well as
new lines featuring the Princess Seawitch.
"This expansive retail environment, created in partnership with
Harding+, marks a new level of excellence for Princess retail,"
said Sabine Muhlberger, vice
president of onboard revenue experience at Princess Cruises. "Our
guests are going to love this new and unique shopping experience
that will enhance the already spectacular cruise experience aboard
Sun Princess."
The retail design aboard Sun Princess removes traditional
boundaries, creating open and spacious areas for extended
discovery. Interactive retail and pop-up locations will also add an
engaging and exciting retail experience.
Deck 8 features The Premium Watch Lounge,
featuring the first-at-sea Breitling Lounge concept and the latest
TAG Heuer boutique design, as well as The Fine Timepieces
Boutique, which features a selection of signature
timepieces for both men and women from Longines, Rado, Tissot,
Hamilton, in addition to pre-owned
Rolex watches.
Within The Beauty & Wellness Boutique on Deck
8 guests will find the world's top cosmetic and skincare brands,
such as Chanel, Dior, Lancôme, Estee
Lauder, Clinique, and a curated range of sustainable and
organic skincare brands including Comfort Zone, Neom Organics, This
Works, Rituals and unisex clean skincare by REN Skincare.
The innovative shipboard shopping experience also includes:
- Professional-grade skincare education, products, and services
from Chanel, Dermalogica and Prai Beauty.
- Three new fine jewelry brands, including the award-winning
London-based jewelry designer
Shaun Leane, Parisian-based jewelry
designer Yvonne Leon as well as a
diverse selection of gender-neutral precious metals and materials
from John Hardy, and costume jewelry
featuring the latest retail store concept design from
Swarovski.
- Fine Spirits offering onboard experiences like Johnnie Walker
Blue Xordinaire as a travel retail exclusive
Engaging pop-ups with interactive brand displays, include
designer eyewear activations from brands like Tom Ford, Prada, Oakley, and Maui Jim, pre-loved
luxury leather and accessories from Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Gucci, and Pandora
Jewelry.
The 175,500-ton, 4,300-guest Sun Princess also offers an array
of exciting new entertainment and experiences, the greatest
assembly of culinary experiences from celebrated chefs and
celebrity collaborators, as well as luxurious staterooms and suites
across a broad spectrum of categories.
With the most balconies on any Princess ship, guests can take in
the sunshine and crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean and
Caribbean from the comfort of
their stateroom. The Dome, a transformational entertainment venue
inspired by the terraces of Santorini, is the perfect place to
relax and the Arena is an evolution and the most technologically
advanced Princess Theater design.
Sun Princess also features the exclusive Princess Medallion that
will extend Princess' leadership position in delivering exceptional
personalized experiences typical of small ships while enjoying only
the best large ship amenities.
Inaugural 2024 Sun Princess cruises to the Mediterranean,
Europe and Caribbean are on sale now. More ship
information and images can be found
at www.princess.com/sunprincess.
Additional information about Princess Cruises is available
through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS
(1-800-774-6237) or by visiting the company's website
at www.princess.com.
About Princess Cruises:
Princess Cruises is The Love Boat, the world's most iconic cruise
brand that delivers dream vacations to millions of guests every
year in the most sought-after destinations on the largest ships
that offer elite service personalization and simplicity customary
of small, yacht-class ships. Well-appointed staterooms, world class
dining, grand performances, award-winning casinos and
entertainment, luxurious spas, imaginative experiences and
boundless activities blend with exclusive Princess MedallionClass
service to create meaningful connections and unforgettable moments
in the most incredible settings in the world - the Caribbean, Alaska, Panama Canal, Mexican Riviera,
Europe, South America, Australia/New
Zealand, the South Pacific, Hawaii, Asia,
Canada/New
England, Antarctica, and World Cruises. The company is part of
Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE:CCL; NYSE:CUK).
About Harding+
Harding+ is the number 1 global cruise retailer by size, working
as partners with 17 different cruise line operators across the
globe, and with 90+ cruise ships in operation or under contract. We
create memorable shopping experiences with a 'Quaternity'
Partnership approach between our business, our cruise line
partners, brand partners, and customers. The business has central
hubs in Bristol, Miami, and Sydney, employing over 1,100 team members on
board ships, and 250 landside. The 300+ shops Harding+ operates
cover 17000 m2, and
deliver over 4.4m transactions per
year
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