Caribbean Princess

[Santa Clarita] – Princess Cruises is offering cruise deals on sailings to some of its most popular warm-weather destinations, including the Caribbean, Panama Canal, Hawaii and the California coast, during a Spring Clearance Sale from Jan. 17 to 21. Passengers who book during the event can save up to 35 percent per person, plus as a bonus receive as much as $100 in onboard spending money per stateroom.

More than 50 cruises are featured in the sale, including beautiful destinations throughout the Caribbean, the Aloha spirit of Hawaii, the best of the Golden State on a California Coastal, the marvel of engineering of the Panama Canal, and select transatlantic sailings for a springtime journey to Europe.

In addition to special fares, passengers booking balcony staterooms or above will receive an onboard credit of $50 (cruises up to nine days) or $100 (for sailings 10 days or longer), and those booking interior or oceanview staterooms can get credits of $25 (cruises up to nine days) to $50 (cruises 10 days or longer).

More information about the cruise sale and pricing can be found at princess.com/sale.

Examples of savings include:

* Caribbean cruise – 7 days: $634 interior (was $784); $884 balcony (was $1,184)

* California Coastal cruise – 7 days: $679 interior (was $879); $1,079 balcony (was $1,229)

* Hawaiian Islands cruise – 14 days: $1,090 interior (was $1,790); $1,690 balcony (was $2,690)

* Panama Canal – 14 days: $1,499 interior (was $2,399); $2,099 balcony (was $3,149)

* Transatlantic cruise – 14 days: $1,589 balcony (was $1,789)

All cruise prices are per person, based on double occupancy and now include government fees and taxes. The Spring Clearance Sale runs from 12:01 a.m. PST on January 17 through 11:59 p.m. PST on January 21, 2013 and is available to residents of the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and Mexico.

Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel agent, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS (1-800-774-6237), or by visiting the company’s website at www.princess.com.

About Princess Cruises

One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is a global cruise and tour company operating a fleet of 16 modern ships renowned for their innovative design and wide array of choices in dining, entertainment and amenities, all provided in an environment of exceptional customer service. Two ships are under construction and will join the fleet in 2013 and 2014. A recognized leader in worldwide cruising, Princess carries 1.3 million passengers each year to destinations around the globe ranging in length from three to 107 days. The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc.