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Pacific
Princess is cruise ship built in 1999 in the ship-yard of Chantiers
de l’Atlantique in St. Nazaire, France. The cruise ships from
Princess Cruises are well knows with the fact that they are making
from every cruise a real adventure. This ship is not running from
this reputation. The history of Pacific Princess is long, because
in 1999 it was called “R Three” and was property of
Renaissance Cruises. Three users later the company Princess Cruises
bought the ship after the bankruptcy of the famous US company. The
cruise ship was renamed to Pacific Princess. The ship has gross
tonnage 30,277 gross tons, which move this vessel to R class cruise
ships. The length of Pacific Princess is 181.00 meters, which is
equals to about 593 feet. The beam of the cruise ship is 25.46 meters,
which is about 83 feet, while the draft of Pacific Princess is 5.80
meters, or 19 feet. The ship has 9 passenger decks and the whole
capacity is 826 guests. The crew members are 393 people, who are
serving the whole ship and all guests. The ship is definitely so
large, but
really the cruise and vacation will be real adventure and very nice
moments for you. The main engines on board are four Wartisla 12V32
with combined power of 13.5 MW. This is moving the whole ship and
giving power to the two propellers installed on Pacific Princess.
The cruise ship can reach maximum speed of 19.2 knots, and the cruising
one is 18.0 knots.
Pacific Princess is cruise ship, which gives different
feeling, when you see it. First you see some small vessel with good
looking, and too little staff. But when you board you will see that
every person is on the right place and the ship looks so spaceful
and beautiful and you will fall in love from the first sight. The
ship has large lobby, 3 restaurants and two pools. The entertainment
on board is supported by the cinema, many shops, bars and lounges.
Also the fitness and spa centers are offering beauty procedures
for every woman and girl. The sport facilities are nice place to
move and practice your favorite sports – football, golf, tennis
and basketball. Also the internet café and new café
will keep you well informed with the news around your family and
your country. The ship really offers nice place for you to get away
from the noise of the city and business life. So you should have
a look at this ship if you plan to spend your holiday on board of
cruise ship.
date: 31st December, 2008 |
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