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I was so happy to hear the news today! Princess Cruises and Brightline have joined forces to offer the Rail & Sail program, offering Princess guests comfortable, luxurious transportation from her two Florida homeports: Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) and Orlando (Port Canaveral).
This convenient transportation option is sure to please South Florida residents and visitors interested in sailing on a Princess Cruise ship departing from Port Canaveral. Instead of driving three to four hours or taking a plane, cruise passengers can now relax and begin their journey aboard one of four custom-designed Princess Cruises branded vehicles. Iconic Love Boat branding, including the Sea Witch logo and cruise port of call imagery, is the perfect start to your cruise vacation!
Princess and Brightline Rail & Sail program benefits include an express baggage program, easy access to port or home with transportation packages, discounts on Princess cruisers, and more.
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In a press release, Princess Cruises shared details and benefits of the Brightline partnership for cruise passengers.
luggage express service
Customers can book the value-added Baggage Express service, which provides ultimate convenience to customers, including checking their luggage at a Brightline station and waiting safely in their stateroom upon ship arrival.
This luggage delivery service will make your departure more comfortable and stress-free!
special discount
Princess customers can also enjoy special discounts of up to 15% when booking Smart and Premium Rail & Sail packages through the Brightline website. For a limited time, guests who book Princess Cruises through May 5 will receive up to $150 in Brightline credit per person toward Signature Smart and Premium Class services depending on cabin type.
“Princess cruises are already the best value in travel, and our new partnership with Brightline makes it even easier and more enjoyable to sail with us from top-rated ports in South and Central Florida,” said John Padgett, President of Princess Cruises. “Guests can sit back, relax and we’ll do the rest, including delivering your luggage directly to your stateroom.”
Connection between Princess Cruiser and Brightline
“Brightline has been connecting travelers to South Florida ports since we began operating in 2018, and cruisers have found our trains to be the easiest way to start their vacation from the start,” said Patrick Goddard, President of Brightline. “Today’s partnership with Princess Cruises and this train wrap featuring the iconic Love Boat branding is another example of the connection between cruisers and Brightline.”
Unique 'rail and sail' services
Princess customers have access to Brightline's full schedule of convenient trains departing daily, including 16 transfers between Orlando and Fort Lauderdale.
Options are:
- Southbound from Orlando to Fort Lauderdale (stops in West Palm Beach and Boca Raton)
- Northbound from Fort Lauderdale to Orlando (stops in Boca Raton and West Palm Beach)
- South Floridians can also catch Brightline at Aventura terminals, with stops in downtown Miami and Fort Lauderdale or Orlando.
free bus service
Princess will also offer guests complimentary bus service between Brightline's Orlando and Fort Lauderdale stations and the embarkation terminal.
Special discount benefits, convenient luggage delivery service
Today’s Princess press release mentions the convenient new Baggage Express service that “allows guests to check in their bags as soon as they arrive at a Brightline station and have their bags automatically delivered to their staterooms, making their cruise experience seamless, hassle-free and saving them valuable time.” there is. And effort.
Cost is $35 per bag. Baggage Express will be offered for the first time on the Orlando-Fort Lauderdale train, with plans to add service to the Fort Lauderdale-Orlando train ahead of the arrival of Caribbean Princess and port of call at Port Canaveral in November.
Additionally, “For a limited time, Princess guests who book a cruise through May 5 will receive credit toward Brightline’s Signature Premium and Smart Classes.
- Interior/Ocean View Stateroom – $50 Brightline credit per person
- Balcony/Deluxe Stateroom – $100 Brightline credit per person
- Mini Suite/Suite – $150 Brightline Credit per person
Brightline's Smart Service includes hand-stitched leather seats, complimentary Wi-Fi, multiple power and USB connections at each seat, while the Premium Service adds complimentary snacks and drinks and includes premium lounge access.
Love Boat Sailing from Fort Lauderdale, Space Coast
Fort Lauderdale: Princess is one of the largest cruise operators in Port Everglades, with seven ships (nearly half of its fleet) sailing from Fort Lauderdale. Voyages range from week-long vacations to the Caribbean to longer cruises of 10 to 20 days that offer the opportunity to explore a variety of tropical island destinations, including the Panama Canal.
Port Canaveral: Caribbean Princess will debut the Love Boat cruise from Port Canaveral on November 27, 2024. This cruise stops at Grand Turk, San Juan, St.Thomas, San Juan, Belize, Amber Cove (Dominican Republic) and Mahogany Bay (Isla Roatan). This program runs until April 2025.
Additional information:
Additional information about the new Rail & Sail service can be found at princess.com/Brightline.
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Press release and image source: Princess Cruises