Captain’s Welcome Reception Treats
– Guests will be able to toast the start of
their cruise with a glass of bubbly along
with “Chocolate Love Pop” truffles created
by Love, at the signature welcome reception
hosted by the Captain. (Complimentary)
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Chocolate Libations – Throughout the
ships’ lounges and bars, guests can splurge
on a number of decadent chocolate drinks
including a Chocolate Salted Caramel Hard
Shake, Chocolate Bacon Bourbon Bliss or a
Chocolate Chile Margarita. (Extra charge)
Chocolate Dessert Demonstrations –
Princess pastry chefs will treat guests to
entertaining and informative demonstrations
so they can learn some simple tips for creating tasty chocolate treats back home for
their family and friends back home. (Complimentary)
Swartz added that she believes the partnership with Norman Love
was meant to be, because of the line's close association with the
iconic TV show "The Love Boat" and Princess' reputation for romance. "Based on his name alone this is a perfect match," she said.
In a recent national survey conducted by the cruise line about people’s passion for chocolate, Princess found that 58 percent of women would choose chocolate over sex; 69 percent surveyed have
frequent chocolate cravings; 53 percent surveyed would turn to
chocolate over a friend when feeling sad; two thirds surveyed (67
percent) eat chocolate more often when they’re happy than when
they’re stressed; 81 percent agree that chocolate improves their
mood; and 84 percent would like to receive chocolate as a gift.
Chocolate Petits Fours at Formal Night
– Chocolate bites designed by Love will accompany the dessert menu presented to guests following the formal night dinner, for guests to enjoy as they peruse the evening’s
sweet endings.
Norman Love Renowned Boxed Chocolates Available for
Purchase – Passengers wishing to bring some of Norman Love’s
exquisite chocolate confections home to family or friends (or to enjoy themselves during the cruise) will be able to purchase these extraordinary creations in the onboard shops.
“One thing is for certain, chocolate makes people happy,” said Love.
“So what I create and what Princess Cruises offers its guests are
quite similar – what could make people smile more than savoring
decadent chocolate creations while enjoying their cruise vacation?
I think we have a winning combination.”
Love has personally trained Princess Cruises’ pastry team to deliver
this unprecedented chocolate experience across the company’s
fleet of ships.
“Chocolate Journeys” will offer Princess’ guests the following sweet
experiences:
Decadent Desserts – Norman Love has produced 15 chocolate
dessert designs for Princess Cruises that will be offered on a rotational basis in the ships’ main dining rooms, specialty restaurants
(Sabatini’s and Crown Grill) and Chef’s Table experience. Examples
of the desserts include a Chocolate Tart with Vanilla Mousse and
Flourless Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Pistachio Dome with Almond
and Pistachio Nougatine, and a truly unique Chocolate Tiramisu
with Mascarpone Cream and Espresso Gelato that shouldn’t be
missed. (Complimentary in main dining rooms. Specialty restau Ʌ