Princess Cruises and Brightline Unveil New ‘Rail & Sail’ Program
Princess Cruises, a renowned name in the world of cruising, has teamed up with Brightline, Florida’s intercity rail service known for its speed and convenience. Together, they’re launching the innovative “Rail & Sail” program, designed to streamline the travel experience for Princess cruise guests departing from popular Florida ports – Fort Lauderdale and Orlando (Port Canaveral).
The “Rail & Sail” program promises effortless travel in luxurious comfort. It significantly reduces travel time to the cruise port compared to traditional driving methods.
This exciting announcement also features a specially designed train with four cars adorned in Princess’ instantly recognizable Love Boat branding, showcasing the Seawitch logo and beloved destinations. Princess branding will also grace Brightline’s five Florida terminals.
Guests can further enhance their experience with a value-added luggage express service. Simply check your bags at the Brightline station, and they’ll magically appear in your stateroom upon arrival – the ultimate convenience!
Princess guests enjoy exclusive discounts of up to 15% when booking Smart and Premium Rail & Sail packages through Brightline’s website. For a limited time, guests who book a Princess cruise before May 5th receive Brightline credits of up to $150 per person – use it towards the signature Smart and Premium class service, based on your stateroom type.
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“A Princess cruise is already the best value in travel and this new partnership with Brightline makes it even easier and more enjoyable to sail with us from the top-rated ports in South and Central Florida,” said John Padgett, president of Princess Cruises. “Our guests can just sit back, relax, and let us do the rest, including delivering their luggage directly to their stateroom.”
“Brightline has been connecting travelers to South Florida ports since we began operations in 2018 and cruisers from the beginning have found our train to be the easiest way to start their vacation,” said Patrick Goddard, president of Brightline. “Today’s partnership with Princess Cruises and this train wrap with the iconic Love Boat branding is yet another example of the connection between cruisers and Brightline.”
One-of-a-Kind ‘Rail & Sail’ Service
Princess guests will have access to Brightline’s full schedule of convenient trains departing daily with 16 round-trip transits between Orlando and Fort Lauderdale. Options include:
- Southbound from Orlando to Fort Lauderdale (with stops at West Palm Beach and Boca Raton)
- Northbound from Fort Lauderdale to Orlando (with stops at Boca Raton and West Palm Beach)
- South Florida residents can also take Brightline from its downtown Miami and Aventura terminals with stops in Fort Lauderdale or Orlando.
Princess will also provide guests with complimentary motorcoach service between Brightline’s Orlando and Fort Lauderdale stations and their embarkation terminal.
Special Discount Offer, Convenient Luggage Express Service
With the convenient new luggage express service guests can check their bags upon arrival at their Brightline station and their luggage will be automatically delivered to their stateroom, making their cruise experience seamless and hassle-free and saving valuable time and effort. The cost is $35 per bag. Luggage express will be initially available on Orlando-to-Fort Lauderdale trains with plans to add the service to Fort Lauderdale-to-Orlando trains ahead of Caribbean Princess’ arrival and homeport at Port Canaveral in November.
For a limited time only, Princess guests who book a cruise through May 5 will receive a credit that can be used toward Brightline’s signature Premium and Smart class:
- Interior/Oceanview stateroom – $50 per person Brightline credit
- Balcony/Deluxe stateroom – $100 per person Brightline credit
- Mini-Suite/Suite – $150 per person Brightline credit
Brightline’s Smart service includes hand-stitched leather seats, complimentary WiFi and multiple power and USB connections at each seat while Premium service adds complimentary snacks and beverages and access to a Premium Lounge.
Love Boat Sailings from Fort Lauderdale, Space Coast
- Fort Lauderdale: Princess is one of Port Everglades’ largest cruise operators with seven ships – nearly half its fleet – sailing from Fort Lauderdale. Voyages include week-long getaways to the Caribbean to longer length 10- to 20-day cruises offering guests a chance to explore a host of tropical island destinations, including through the Panama Canal.
- Port Canaveral: Caribbean Princess will inaugurate Love Boat cruises from Port Canaveral November 27, 2024, with a series of four- to 14-day sailings visiting some of the western Caribbean’s most picturesque locales, including Grand Turk, San Juan, St. Thomas, San Juan, Belize, Amber Cove (Dominican Republic) and Mahogany Bay (Isla Roatan). The program runs through April 2025.
Additional information on the new Rail & Sail service is available at princess.com/Brightline or gobrightline.com.
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