In January 2017, Princess signed an agreement with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, commissioning the sixth Royal-class vessel for its fleet for delivery in 2022. The vessel will feature the upcoming Ocean Medallion Class.
Beginning in 2017, Princess Cruises plans to debut the newly announced Ocean Medallion Class onboard select ships. Boasting first-of-its-kind interactive technology, the Ocean Medallion is a wearable device that pairs with the Ocean Compass, a personal digital experience concierge accessible using interactive displays throughout the ship, on stateroom TVs or mobile devices. Ocean Medallion Class will be available onboard Regal Princess beginning with her November 13, 2017 voyage followed by Royal Princess and Caribbean Princess in early 2018.
In April 2016, Princess announced the commission of two new ships from Fincantieri. These 143,700-ton, 3,560-passenger ships with the line's fourth and fifth additions to their fleet's Royal-class vessels, making them sister ships to Royal. Regal and the upcoming Majestic Princess. Delivery is expected in 2019 and 2020.
Princess introduced a brand new chocolate experience across its fleet, which debuted aboard Regal Princess in November 2014 and expanded to the rest of the fleet by early 2015. This new program is called Chocolate Journeys and includes a full line of chocolate desserts at all of Princess's signature restaurants, chocolate love pops at the Captain's Cocktail Reception, premium chocolate/wine tastings, chocolate cooking demonstrations, a chocolate drink menu, and finally chocolate spa treatments.
Diamond Princess recently completed a dry-dock where she received a fresh new make-over that guests are sure to love.
Regal Princess. the sister-ship to Royal Princess. debuted on May 20, 2014 with a maiden voyage that departed from Venice, Italy. The 3,560 passenger ship spent her inaugural season in the Mediterranean before traveling to Florida in October for a Winter Caribbean season.
In June of 2013, Royal Princess debuted in Southampton, England with much applause and fanfare. Royal Princess was Christened by her Godmother, The Duchess of Cambridge, during a wonderful festival on June 13. Many famous British musical artists performed during the Christening including Natasha Bedingfield, Mass Ensemble, and Broadway star Kerry Ellis.
During the spring of 2011, Grand Princess received a slew of enhancements, including the addition of a few Window Suites, and the conversion of the deck 5 atrium into The Piazza. Star Princess also received updates during Fall 2011, including an upgraded casino and conversion of Sterling Steakhouse to Crown Grill. Sapphire Princess is expected to be refurbished in the winter of 2012.