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Comedic Magician Ben Seidman Chosen as Princess Cruises’ Entertainer of the Year
posted March 23, 2015
Guests aboard Crown Princess have voted and selected Comedic
Magician Ben Seidman as
Princess Cruises Entertainer of the Year. Four finalists were selected
from the hundreds of talented performers – comedians, magicians, vocalists,
tribute bands and novelty performers – which elate guests on Princess’
stages each year. These top artists performed to enthusiastic audiences
during the cruise who then cast their ballot to select the winner.
Wisconsin native and Los Angeles resident Seidman is the only person in
history to be named the Resident Magician at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in
Las Vegas and currently stars in Magic Outlaws on Travel Channel. His
energetic and playful performances combine stand-up comedy and
world-renowned sleight-of-hand.
Guests aboard the March 14 Crown Princess Mexico cruise enjoyed
live performances from each finalist. The finalists were determined by the
Princess Cruises entertainment department based on guest surveys and onboard
audience response. Along with Seidman the finalists included Vocalist Lovena
Fox, Comedian Steve Caouette, and violinist and entertainer Christopher
Watkins. Seidman was announced as the winner on the final night of the
cruise at a celebratory event in Princess’ signature venue, The Piazza.
“Congratulations to Ben Seidman for being chosen as Princess Cruises
Entertainer of the Year,” said Adrian Fischer, vice president, entertainment
experience, Princess Cruises. “We were so proud to showcase the immense
talents of all our finalists to our guests, who were thoroughly riveted by
their dynamic performances and certainly had a difficult time choosing among
such charismatic entertainers.”
This marks the line’s fourth annual Entertainer of the Year program, which
was created to recognize the high caliber and diversity of guest
entertainers that perform on each Princess cruise.
As the new holder of the line’s “Entertainer of the Year” title, Seidman
also received a cash prize of $5,000.
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Itinerary
The Crown Princess sails Caribbean itineraries during the winter season from Port Everglades, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. She then repositions to Europe and sails Mediterannean cruises during the summer.
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CDC Ratings
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2009 Rating 99 (May)
2009 Rating 100 (Oct)
2010 Rating 100 (Oct)
2011 Rating 99(Apr)
2011 Rating 99(Apr)
2013 Rating 95 (Nov)
2016 Rating 94 (Oct)
Deck Plan
Star Deck 19
Basketball court, Cybergolf, Jogging Track, Princess Links
Sky Deck 18
Movies Under the Stars Seating, Skywalkers Nightclub
Sports Deck 17
Sun Terrace, Teen Center, The Sanctuary, Video Arcade, Youth Center, Chill Out - Kid's Pool Area
Sun Deck 16
Fitness Center, Wedding Chapel, Lotus Spa, Movies Under the Stars, Tradewinds Bar, Adagio Bar and Lounge, Sabatini's
Lido Deck 15
Calypso Bar and Pool Area, Horizon Court and Terrace, Lotus Spa, Mermaid's Tail, Neptune's pool, Outrigger Bar, Trident Grill, Pizzeria and Ice Cream Bar, Cafe Caribe
Riviera Deck 14
Passenger Staterooms, Terrace Pool (aft)
Aloha Deck 12
Passenger Staterooms
Baja Deck11
Passenger Staterooms
Caribe Deck 10
Passenger Staterooms
Dolphin Deck 9
Passenger Staterooms
Emerald Deck 8
Passenger staterooms
Promenade Deck 7
Duty free boutiques, Club Fusion, Crooners Lounge and Bar, Crown Grill, Explorer's Lounge, Library, Photo Gallery, Princess Theater, Promenade Galleria, Shore Excursions Desk, Wheelhouse Bar
Fiesta Deck 6
Botticelli Dining Room, Calypso Cove, Casino Bar, Circle Desk, Conference Center, Da Vinci Dining Room, Gatsby's Casino, Meridian Bay, Passenger Services, Princess Theater, Speakeasy Cigar Lounge, the Piazza
Plaza Deck 5
Escapes Travel Cafe, Future Cruise Sales, International Cafe, Internet Cafe, Michelangelo Dining Room, Art Gallery, The Piazza, Vines Wine Bar
Gala Deck 4
Medical Center
Adults Only
Perfect place to take a break and indulge in a private getaway with a plush, outdoor spa-inspired setting, complete with massage cabanas, signature beverages, light meals, attentive service and personal entertainment. Serenity Stewards are on hand to provide everything from a chilled face towel and Evian water atomizers, to a menu of healthy beverages and fare. Half-day passes for The Sanctuary are available for $10 per person, for 8 am to 12:30 pm or 1 pm to 5 pm.
The Sanctuary features two outdoor private cabanas where guests can also take advantage of the exclusive Lotus Spa Services at The Sanctuary. (additional fee).
* Prices subject to change
Outdoor Features
Movies Under the Stars
Poolside HD theater. Movies and more.
Main Pool Area
Calypso Pool and Hot Tubs and Neptune's Pool and Hot Tubs on Lido deck (midship).
Terrace Pool
Intimate pool area and sun deck space located on Riviera Deck (aft).
Lotus Pool and Lotus Spa
Spa, Lotus Spa Pool and Hot Tubs, Swim-against-the-current pool.
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Crown Princess
Crown Princess is a Crown Class ship and a sub-class of the Grand Class ships. She offers nearly 900 balcony staterooms, a Piazza-style atrium g and entertaining, with the nearby International Café and Vines wine bar fulfilling your cravings for warm cookies, toasted paninis, and even hand rolled sushi. Whether you’re getting refreshed with a work-out in the fitness center or putting your feet up at Movies Under the Stars®, your experience on Crown Princess is sure to be unforgettable.
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Specifications
Ship Class: Crown
Launched: 2006
Refurbished:
GRT: 113,000
Length: 951 ft.
Draft: 27.5 ft.
Speed: 22 Knots
Passengers: 3,080
Crown Princess Bridge Cam and Wedding Cam
Accommodations
Standard Stateroom Amenities
Fresh fruit (by request), evening bed turn-down, chocolates on your pillow, complimentary shampoo, conditioner and body lotion, Waffle weave cloth bathrobes (available upon request from your stateroom steward), bottles of liquor and stateroom bar packages available for purchase at non-duty-free prices through room service or from designated bar locations, private safe and refrigerator, 110-volt, 60-cycle alternating current (AC) with standard U.S. plug fittings, and electric hair dryer.
Stateroom sizes
Inside | 163 | Sq. ft. |
Ocean View | 158-182 | Sq. ft. |
Balcony | 237-273 | Sq. ft. w/veranda |
Mini-Suite | 307-536 | Sq. ft. w/veranda |
Suite | 319-1429 | Sq. ft. w/veranda |
Interior
Interior staterooms come standard with twin beds that convert to a queen, private bathroom with shower, hair dryer, safe, desk, and refrigerator. Some staterooms include pullman beds for extra passengers.
Ocean View
These staterooms come standard with twin beds that convert to a queen, private bathroom with shower, hair dryer, safe, desk, and refrigerator. Some staterooms include pullman beds for extra passengers. Most staterooms will have a picture window, although a few may be port holes.
Balcony
Balcony staterooms come standard with twin beds that convert to a queen, private bathroom with shower, hair dryer, safe, desk, refrigerator, and balcony with patio furniture. Some staterooms include pullman beds for extra passengers. Premium balconies are larger and some are rear-facing staterooms.
Mini-suites
In addition to standard amenities, mini-suite passengers receive a welcome glass of champagne, two televisions, a sitting area with a sofabed, two flat-panel televisions, and a spacious closet. Some mini-suites have a pullman for a fourth passenger.
Suite Amenities
In addition to standard amenities, suite passengers receive a DVD/CD player and free access to a DVD library, complimentary web access in the Internet Café, laundry and dry cleaning, use of the Lotus Spa® Thermal Suite (select ships), one-time free mini-bar setup, walk-in closet with a safe, soundstation with dock for iPod, two flat-panel televisions, upgraded bathroom amenities , and use of the Disembarkation Lounge. In suites with a balcony, the patio furniture accommodates up to four people.
Dining Venues
($) = Specialty restaurant, surcharges apply
Main Dining Rooms
The Botticelli Dining Room offers traditional fixed seating and the Michelangelo Dining Room and Da Vinci Dining Room offer anytime dining.
Horizon Court
At the forefront of 24-hour dining, the Horizon Court offers a round-the-clock venue for buffet meals or snacks.
Cafe Caribe
Casual fare bistro serving from late morning until late night.
Trident Grill
Burgers, hot dogs and more.
International Café
The Piazza Atrium features the International Café for pastries, grilled panini sandwiches, salads, fresh-baked cookies and a variety of coffee drinks.
Crown Grill ($)
Featuring premium aged beef and fresh seafood items, the Crown Grill offers a truly special dining experience with an open, theater-style kitchen where chefs custom-prepare fresh seafood, such as lobster, scallops, clams and mussels, and cooked-to-order steaks. * $25.00 surcharge per person.
Sabatini's ($)
With a menu specializing in Italian cuisine and premium seafood, Sabatini's offers a refined yet casual atmosphere that includes extensive personal attention from the ship's top European waiters and perhaps even a song from the pizza chef as he creates Princess' famous pies. * $20 cover charge.
Vines Wine Bar ($)
Serving more than 30 wines by the glass and seafood appetizers. The atrium-area bar on Ruby Princess feature a selection of domestic and imported artisan cheeses.
Ultimate Balcony Dining ($)
Ultimate Balcony Dining features a hosted cocktail party, fresh flowers,
champagne and a deluxe four-course meal featuring delicate sweet lobster
tail or juicy steak among many available delicacies.
Or, opt for a breakfast which includes specialty pastries, fresh fruits,
quiche, smoked salmon and other special treats served with a half bottle of
French champagne.
Afternoon Tea
Indulge in afternoon tea with finger sandwiches, pastries, scones, cookies, music and white-glove service. Enjoy a wide selection of premium teas — from Earl Grey to herbal infusions.
Room Service
Princess provides 24-hour room service, enabling passengers to enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks in the privacy of their own staterooms or enjoying the view from their balconies. In addition to the always-available room service menu, passengers can also enjoy items from the day's main menu in their staterooms, as well as special room service-only offerings.
* Prices subject to change - updated Dec 2013
Notable Features
Princess Theater
Main show lounge featuring Broadway and Vegas-style productions.
Explorer's Lounge
An alternate entertainment venue featuring nightclub-style performances.
Skywalkers
Top deck observation area by day and dance club at night.
Gatsby's Casino
A full service casinio with slots, cards, roulette and more.
Club Fusion
A modern dance club.
Speakeasy
Cigar Bar and one of the designated smoking areas on the ship.
Crooner's Lounge
Martini bar with live music.
Wheelhouse Bar
Nautical themed lounge. On sea days, Ruby Princess' Wheelhouse Bar is transformed into an authentic English-style pub, serving a selection of traditional fare. A menu of British favorites, including bangers & mash, fish & chips, ploughman's lunch and cottage pie, will complement a selection of traditional pub brews such as Stella Artois, Bass Ale or Guinness. Pub lunch meal service is free of charge and will run from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The Ultimate Ship Tour
A new exclusive opportunity to experience an array of "back of house" areas that are key to a ship's daily operations, the Ultimate Ship Tour will give passengers the unique opportunity to explore beyond the public areas with visits to the ship's engine control room, medical center, print shop, laundry, photo lab, funnel, bridge and other spaces. In addition to getting a rare insider's view of many areas typically seen only by the ship's crew, participants will receive a variety of themed mementos at many of the stops along the route.
Enrichment Program
A number of new ScholarShip@Sea enrichment programs debuted aboard Ruby Princess including: Navigation@Sea focuses on the history of navigation; Mixology@Sea offers a hands-on course taught by the ship's bar manager; Astronomy@Sea program explores the night sky through a telescope on the top deck; Art History@Sea: Botticelli to Warhol, The Evolution of Art makes 500 years of art come to life with a special hour-long presentation.
Kids Only
Please note: To participate in the Youth Program, children must be at least 3 years old and potty trained. However, children under 3 are welcome to join in the fun if supervised by a parent at all times.
Wizards Academy
This enriching new program lets children explore the connection between science and magic in a fun and participative environment. Kids will also enjoy activities and projects from popular arts and crafts company Klutz, or participate in Yoga for Kids, a healthy and fun course designed specifically for children.
Princess Pelicans (Ages 3-12)
Kids-only dance parties, movies and cartoons, ice cream and pizza parties, t-shirt coloring, pajama parties, fun fairs, and art projects.
Shockwaves (Ages 8-12)
Kids-only dinners, dance parties, movies, video games, scavenger hunts, karaoke and talent shows, sports tournaments , California Science Center workshops, Jr. CHEF @Sea, Klutz®projects, and theme nights.
Teen Lounge (Ages 13-17)
Teens-only dance parties, late-night movies, sports tournaments, casino night, talent shows, formal dinners, DJ workshops, PlayStation® and Wii® equipment, foosball tables and more.
No signing in or out of the club required.