Cruisers Rave About Princess Cruise Line's Outdoor Movies
By Roy Witman, Mon Dec 26th
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Cruise lines are constantly geared toward providing a steadyflow of shipboard entertainment for cruisers to enjoy. They wantyour time at sea to be just as exciting as the ports of callyou'll visit during your itinerary. While the standards (such asonboard casinos, Broadway-style shows and nightclubs) continueto have appeal, cruise lines are getting more and moreinnovative with their ideas. It was this type ofwhat-would-the-passenger-want thinking that drove PrincessCruise Line to add "Movies Under the Stars."
Unlike anything found aboard other cruise vessels, "Movies Underthe Stars" is an impressive outdoor movie theater that Princessofficials describe as a "Times Square-style, LED (light emittingdiode) screen." This is no ordinary TV, however.
With a monstrous 300-square-foot screen, featuring a 69,000-wattsound system, the "Movies Under the Stars" system is wellequipped with enough lighting power to be seen clearly day ornight.
Princess Cruise Line didn't stop there. Strategically placed,this million-dollar entertainment
system is located above thepool area for optimal viewing comparable to traditional movietheaters. Have you ever watched your favorite movie whilefloating in a pool or sunbathing? Now you can!
To make the experience fit the Princess Cruise Line style, shipofficials decided to go overboard (so to speak). Passengers canmake complimentary chaise lounge reservations for availablefeatures. At evening viewings, comfortable cushions and blanketsare placed on the lounge chairs. Additionally, cocktail specialsare available as well as free popcorn and other movie munchies.Would you rather do dinner theater? Poolside casual dining isalso available.
With up to seven features playing throughout the day andevening, every member of your party will find something s/heenjoys. What's in the lineup? Many family films including SpiderMan 2 and Shrek 2. Concerts, sporting events - including NFLMonday Night Football - awards shows and other broadcastentertainment as well. One of the most popular events is Oscar®Under the Stars with the broadcast of the Academy Awards and aparty.
"Movies Under the Stars" has been such a hit that PrincessCruise Line has retrofitted all its Grand Class ships with thegiant screens.
"Movies Under the Stars" follows in the tradition of such otherPrincess Cruise Line innovations as Personal Choice Dining ®,the Cruise Personalizer® and the More Balconies® concept to makeyour shipboard experience all it can be.
About the author:Roy Witman is Vice-President of Cruise Vacation Center based inYonkers, New York. Visit them online today for the best deals onPrincess Cruise Line cruises to the most excitingdestinations worldwide. You'll find their service exceptionaland their attention to detail second to none.
