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It’s going to be Royal Princess… for the THIRD time

Princess Cruises has released preliminary details about some of the features of its next new super liner, and revealed its name - Royal Princess.

This will be the third time the name Royal Princess has been given to a Princess ship.

The 141,000-ton, 3,600-passenger Royal Princess will debut in the spring of 2013, and is the first of two new-generation ships being built by Fincantieri at their Monfalcone shipyard in Italy.

The new Royal Princess will make its debut in the spring of 2013

The prototype design is an evolution of the line’s classic style of ships, but includes some new features and expanded signature spaces.

One stunning new feature is an over-water SeaWalkSM - a top-deck glass-bottomed enclosed walkway on the ship’s starboard side extending more than 28ft beyond the edge of the vessel. From here passengers can enjoy dramatic views, including to the sea 128ft below.

On the ship’s port side, passengers will find a similarly-unique cantilevered SeaView bar, featuring cocktails with unbeatable vistas.

Also on her top decks, Royal Princesswill feature an adults-only pool surrounded by seven plush private cabanas that appear to be floating on the water. Two additional pools will flank a tropical island that will offer pool seating by day, and by night will become an outdoor dance club, complete with a dazzling water and light show.

Princess’ signature adults-only haven, The Sanctuary, will be expanded both in size and amenities. The popular poolside theater, Movies Under the Stars, will play a starring role mid-ship with an expanded size and high-definition viewing.

“Princess passengers will easily recognise our next ship as a natural progression in our fleet,” said Princess president Alan Buckelew.

“We’re taking the best features of our newest vessels that have been such customer pleasers, and taking them to the next level. Just as the original Royal Princess ushered in a new era for our company with its innovative design, we expect our new Royal Princess to do the same.”

A top-deck glass-bottomed enclosed walkway will extend more than 28ft beyond the edge of the vessel

Inside the ship, one of the line’s hallmark venues, the Piazza atrium, will be significantly expanded. This area will be the multi-faceted social hub of the vessel, combining always-changing quick bites and light meals, beverages, entertainment, shopping and guest services.

All outside staterooms on Royal Princesswill have balconies, which means that 80 percent of the ship’s staterooms will include this desirable feature.

Royal Princesswill include 260,000sq ft of inside public space with multiple dining and entertainment venues, as well as other special features and amenities which will be revealed over the coming months.

The yet-to-be-named sister ship to Royal Princess will be launched in spring 2014.