BLACK PRINCE: Ship Details

Black Prince's classic cruising formula continues to earn her a growing following of both regular and new admirers. Travellers for whom the packaged uniformity and overwhelming glitz of many of today's impersonal 1,000 cabin leviathans hold little appeal. With just 241 cabins, Black Prince upholds a timeless cruising tradition with an engaging personality and intimate convivial mood all her own.

A vital element of Black Prince's unique character is the sense of space, good taste and warmth you'll find aboard, accentuated by the soft hues of a graceful, carefully co-ordinated décor. Creating a civilised atmosphere that perfectly epitomises the values and priorities of her passengers. Black Prince makes a reassuring oasis of comfort to return to at the end of a day's visit ashore.

The best traditions of fine dining at sea are honoured by the superb cuisine awaiting you aboard. Whether the venue is the informal conservatory-style Balblom Restaurant for lunch, or the elegant evening setting of the Fleur de Lys or Royal Garter Restaurants, you'll enjoy tempting culinary encounters with menus designed to ensure that your palate, too, enjoys a holiday to remember!

One thing you'll certainly have no problem in spending aboard Black Prince is - energy! There's an impressive indoor health, fitness and beauty centre (complete with its own pool) - as well as the Lido Deck outdoor pool, Jacuzzis, and extensive deck space offering quoits, chess and other shipboard pastimes. But most original of all is the unique Marina Outdoor Leisure Centre, set on a purpose-built pontoon deck at sea level and from where, when the ship is at anchor and local conditions are favourable you can enjoy speedboats, inflatables, waterskiing, windsurfing, and dinghy sailing.

As evening falls the less demanding pleasures of the Lido Lounge and Bar await, or the tranquil Aquitaine Lounge - a perfect retreat for those quieter moments - and the spot for a relaxing drink to a background of soft piano music. Or you can opt for the livelier mood and entertainments of the Neptune Lounge, the vivacious stage for Showtime. Bars stay open late for the 'night owls' who may feel the need to 'flutter' at the casino.