Princess Cruises Plans May 1 Seattle Drone Show Launching 20 Alaska Sailings for 90,000 Guests
Princess Cruises will hold an Alaska-themed drone show in Seattle on May 1 to launch Star Princess’s Alaska season with 20 sailings through September, carrying 90,000 guests. US consumer sentiment dropped to 47.6 in April, sparking fears that pessimism and rising gas costs could hurt cruise bookings despite stock gains.
1. Alaska Season Kickoff Event
Princess Cruises will hold an Alaska-themed drone show in Seattle on May 1 at 8:30 p.m. to celebrate the arrival of Star Princess and launch its Alaska season. Star Princess will depart Pier 91 on May 3 and operate 20 sailings through September, carrying about 90,000 guests through the Inside Passage.
2. Macro Consumer Sentiment Concerns
US consumer sentiment fell to a record-low 47.6 in April, driven by inflation and rising gas costs, raising concerns that household pessimism could weigh on leisure travel spending. This contrast with resilient equity markets may pose a headwind for cruise bookings and Carnival’s revenue growth.