More than 150 passengers have fallen ill on a cruise ship that docked in sydney, with reports of people. Take in the view from one of nearly 740 balcony staterooms. Recent renovations have added many of the cruise lines. The gorgeous diamond princess is a gem of a cruise ship, with sensational activities and entertainment sure to delight guests of all ages. Approximately six hundred guests onboard diamond princess were the first to be cleared by the japanese ministry of health and released to disembark the ship. The current position of diamond princess is at china coast coordinates 22. The additional costs are comparable, if not lower than on german ships. I did the 10 night hokkaido cruise with nebuta festival on the diamond princess. Princess cruises is a member of abta, membership number v8764 which means you have the benefit of abtas assistance and code of conduct. This cruise was chosen to celebrate our engagement and. She is a subclassed grandclass ship, which is also known as a gemclass ship. A diamond princess cruise will delight you with its unique style of eastmeetswest. Take in the view from one of nearly 750 balcony staterooms.
Princess cruises, operator of the diamond princess, which was. Diamond princess launched in 2004 and was refurbished in february 2019. In summary, ms diamond princess is a good sized, well appointed ship. Kobe, yokohama, nagoya, osaka, taipei, and occasionally ports in china, a russian island, and vietnam. Download entire diamond princess cruise ship itinerary in a single pdf file for the season 2019, 2020 and 2021 voyages. The cruise industry has come under intense pressure globally after the giant diamond princess vessel became synonymous with the spread of the coronavirus. Time to go to lisa fernandez now who is on the pool deck of the diamond princess cruise ship which has just. Passengers on the coronavirusinfected diamond princess cruise ship counted. Indulge in a hot stone massage at the renowned lotus spa, enjoy fine dining in a formal or relaxed atmosphere and make it a cruise to remember. I turned up at 1pm as directed to on my card and went straight to the front of the elite and suite area and boarded. Diamond princess casino deck 6 houses more than 100 slot and gaming machines. Diamond princess, passenger cruise ship details and.
Diamond princess and her sister ship, sapphire princess, are the. The ships 17 decks offer a host of entertainment and dining options to keep its passengers satisfied. One of the most celebrated features aboard diamond princess is the izumi japanese bath, modelled after a traditional japanese onsen, and the largest of its kind at sea. The threedeckhigh piazza atrium, with a subtly asianinfluenced chrome sculpture covering the elevators, is the center of many activities.
Diamond princess ship tracker satellite location view. The bug has bitten us again but this time were cured for good. Enjoy luxurious accommodations, tantalizing dining and the izumi japanese bath, the largest of its kind at sea, aboard the diamond princess. A passenger stretches on the balcony of the quarantined cruise ship. Childrens activities are scheduled morning, noon and night, but parents are expected to take their children for meals. Primarily this document is for use by princess cruises crew members and their families.
Time to go to lisa fernandez now who is on the pool deck of. One of only two ships in the princess cruise line to have been built in japan, this exotic ship offers elegant rooms to keep you comfortable while en route to a wide. It offers 740 cabins with balconies, excellent cuisine, excellent service and many very differently designed lounges. This page is not owned or operated by princess cruises. Diamond princess cruise ship, 2020, 2021 and 2022 diamond. With its dedicated childrens programs and activities designed with a multigenerational appeal, diamond princess lives up to the fleets reputation as a familyfriendly cruise experience. There are plenty of things to do for the under 18s on this ship. During the multimilliondollar modernization, this grandclass ship upgraded its casino, spa, and poolside amphitheater. Built in 2004 and refurbished in 2010, the diamond princess is a member of princess grand class of cruise ships. First it was the diamond princess, held off the coast of japan for nearly a month as the virus spread among its passengers and crew. Diamond princess kids programs are divided by age group. Wake each morning in anticipation of a new horizon. Though a large ship, her careful design gives guests her an intimate feel. We booked this diamond princess cruise because it offered us to see all the four.
Departure and destination information carnival diamond princess. Our first princess cruise was off to a great start. Diamond princess also promises the feeling of luxury that comes with room to move. The japanese passengers are endlessly polite and crew seem to be taking it all in stride but nonjapanese passengers may want to focus on the longer diamond princess itineraries where theyll.
Theres a pokerpro video poker table with 10 places, a cash cube game, a casino vault game and a. Many who are booked on cruises to europe, mexico and the caribbean are. The diamond princess cruise ship part 1 today perth news. Diamond princess offers guest the chance to lose themselves in their own little slice of paradise as they experience some of the best that cruising has to offer. Asia with diamond princess 21 nights from december 23 2020 cruise from hong kong to yokohama visiting 11 ports including phu my, singapore and osaka. Diamond princess cruise ship facilities princess cruises.
The crew were amazing and always did things with a smile. Coronavirus is hitting the cruise line industry hard bu today. The diamond princess cruise ship part 1 today perth. Diamond princess is a britishregistered cruise ship owned and operated by princess cruises. Our youth and teen centers are fully equipped with everything from the latest video games and movies, to arts and crafts, fooseball tables, board games and jukeboxes. Sealetter new cruise ship information diamond princess may. Diamond princess also features the largest japanese bath at sea. While this vessel sails smoothly from port to port, passengers have full run of the 18 decks. Sparkling like a jewel in the worlds oceans and seas, the diamond princess is an elegant ship with room for 2,670 passengers. Diamond princess is based out of japan and features many amenities that reflect its heritage. The 116,000ton, 2,670passenger diamond princess launched a new ship design for princess, incorporating princess trademark design philosophy including an abundance of balcony cabins, flexibility in dining and entertainment options, princess renowned service and a variety of intimate spaces and giving the ship all of the choice of a large ship with the feel of a much smaller vessel. Read more originally launched in 2004, the 2,670guest diamond princess saw a refurbishment in february 2019. Diamond princess cruise itinerary 2019, 2020, 2021 and.
The diamond princess joined princess cruises impressive fleet in 2003 and has become something of a darling amongst australian cruisers since. The princess cruises diamond princess was built in 2004 and last modernized in 2017. Despite coronavirus outbreaks, cruise bookings are up for 2021. Dec 12, 2016 diamond princess kids programs are divided by age group. Crown princess is the crown jewel of the princess fleet. The library is another great place to relax, with plenty of comfy sofas and up to 2,000 books to choose from. Ship particulars diamond princess was constructed in nagasaki, japan by mitsubishi heavy industries, ltd. Its all waiting for you onboard this 2,670passenger grand class vessel. We made one of those impulsive last minute decisions and booked a cruise on the diamond. Due to 1,300 passengers being japanese and a mix of european and around 400 british, 400. Diamond princess cruise ship information princess cruises. Find out where the ship is located at the exact date from january till december, with arrival and departure times in port including current, past and future itineraries.
Diamond princess cruise ship princess cruises diamond. At a length of 290 m, it can accommodate up to 2670 passengers. Sick passengers on board diamond princess cruise ship in sydney. Initially booked a standard balcony cabin but was offered an upgrade to a full suite predeparture for a small fee.
Diamond princess and sapphire princess were both built in nagasaki, japan, by mitsubishi industries. Diamond princess aloha deck plan tour cruise deck plans. Spacious decks offer plenty of room, with comfortable yet elegant public areas and stunning staterooms. Heres how passengers on the diamond princess dealt with the quarantine when the cruise. Thousands from cruise ship freed after coronavirus tests. Onboard you can swing a golf club at the putting course, shop for duty. Boasting a whopping 18 decks, the diamond princess offers a superior range of on board shopping, dining, entertainment and activity options with an air of sophisticated elegance. Coronavirus leaves cruise industry with canceled trips and half. Diamond princess deck plans, diagrams, pictures, video.
The longer ships like the diamond princess stay in the press, the more. Passengers under 18 diamond princess with princess, young kids and teens have their own kind of fun and their own place to hang out. Launched in 2004, diamond princess, and her sister ship sapphire princess are the only two ships in the fleet that were built in japan. Its unique crown plaza is an atrium designed in the spirit of an italian piazza where you can get a. Members of media gather at the diamond princess cruise ship, operated by carnival corp. She began operation in march 2004 and primarily cruises in asia during the northern hemisphere summer and australia during the southern hemisphere summer. At 116,000 tonnes gross, she is a dolphins dick short of 300m long and can carry 3100 passengers.
Today, its fleet carries more than a million passengers each year to more worldwide destinations than any other major line. Diamond princess was last refurbished in 2014, and the ship still gleams. Diamond princess and her sister ship, sapphire princess, are the widest subclass of grandclass ships, as they have a 37. Initially booked a standard balcony cabin but was offered an upgrade to a full suite predeparture for a small fee so i accepted.
Diamond princess is a luxury destination in itself. View view diamond princess cruises below for 112 cruises to 53 ports with todays best deals. Part of it is that people are canceling and just not booking. Japan cruise on the diamond princess diamond princess. Passengers are being told there is low risk from taking a cruise on ship and centre of coronavirus crisis. It has everything needed to keep children busy, including video games, arts and crafts, board games and more. Passengers have fallen ill and died as cruise ships become the sites of epidemics. Passengers of the grand princess cruise ship peer out onto san francisco. Rather than the usual, predominantly north american passenger list, this ship is a. Diamond princess cabin d738 category s6 balcony suite. If you cannot transfer or your personal mobility device cannot be easily disembarked, you may be precluded from going ashore. Tonnage 116,000 length 952 feet beam 123 feet 158 feet including bridge wing.
From its modest beginnings in 1965 with a single ship cruising to mexico, princess has grown to become one of the premiere cruise lines in the world. In 2015, princess cruises celebrated its 50th anniversary. The vessel is en route to the port of port klang, sailing at a speed of 12. Her vital statistics, courtesy of princess cruises, are as follows. Diamond princess itineraries centre for most of the year around japan, taiwan and south korea. Its unique crown plaza is an atrium designed in the spirit of an italian piazza where you can get a bite to eat or just relax and peoplewatch. Diamond princess owner wont offer refunds for cruise. Diamond princess cruises ship deals and information 2020. She weighs approximately 116,000 tons, and accommodates about 2,700 passengers. If you do a basic division of the tonnage by the passengers, this is potentially a much more crowded ship than celebs millenium, although not as bad as smaller ships including the old pacific star see separate blogs.
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