Mark W. Costa - Princess Cruises BDM

01/29/2025

Happy Lunar New Year! May the Year of the Snake bring wisdom, intuition, and harmony.

01/24/2025

The Golden hour is just different when you're aboard a stunning Princess Cruises ship.

01/19/2025

It's Princess Cruises 60th year of sailing the globe and to celebrate we're offering a special 14-day 60th Anniversary Mexican Riviera Voyage roundtrip Los Angeles on Dec 6, 2025 that will feature a memorable performance by the Temptations, the legendary Motown group behind the classic hit "My Girl" and many others.

Additional information revealing onboard events and additional special guests will be announced soon!

01/16/2025

Many thanks to all the travel advisors that attended today’s joint Princess Cruises & Cunard product training and luncheon. It was great to see so many friends. Some actually drove in from as far away as Portland and Bellingham!

A very special thank you to Cunard Key Account Manager, Cindy Woloshyn for making a special trip to Seattle to attend and present.

To the dozens of advisors that participated, we hope that you learned a lot, had fun and enjoyed a delicious lunch!

01/14/2025

I am deeply honored to have been recognized as the "2024 Skalleague of the Year" by Skål International: Seattle. I would like to extend my gratitude to immediate past President Steve Spurlock for this exceptional distinction.

01/11/2025

The winter consumer cruise show season is upon us. This week AAA Washington is hosting a huge show in Tacoma. Great crowd today on the trade show floor as well as dozens of folks in my presentation. It’s a busy Saturday!

01/09/2025

Did you know that Princess is the number #1 cruise brand serving Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific? We offer a wide variety of voyages from 2 to 59 days. For more info click this link: https://www.princess.com/en-us/cruise-destinations/australia-cruises

01/05/2025

Awesome day in Ft. Lauderdale aboard the lovely Sky Princess with the Harmon Travel/Concerts at Sea management team. Another very large and sold out music group for this amazing Boise institution. Well done team Harmon!

12/31/2024

Alaska 2025 is selling very well for Princess Cruises from both Seattle and Vancouver, BC. Block your group and FIT space NOW to ensure that you can fulfill your client's needs! Princess is the #1 cruise line serving Alaska! Call or email with any questions you might have.

12/21/2024

12/20/2024

BREAKING NEWS!
Princess Cruises Introduces 24/7 Dine Line to Expand Reservation Access and Enhance the Cruise Experience.

Princess Cruises has launched the Dine Line (1-833-805-DINE), a new 24/7 service designed to make access to dining reservations aboard the Love Boat more convenient than ever.

Available around the clock, the Dine Line lets guests make or adjust dining reservations for traditional, specialty, and experiential options across the entire Princess fleet, including 360: An Extraordinary Experience aboard Discovery Princess and Enchanted Princess; as well as Love by Britto and Spellbound by Magic Castle available on Sun Princess and Star Princess. Whether dining as a couple or coordinating for groups of 8 to 50, the Dine Line accommodates every need.

Additional experiential dining experiences, like the Chef’s Table, and Caymus Winemaker Dinners, also will be accessible soon through the new Dine Line.

In addition to dining reservations, guests can use the dine line to purchase Princess Plus and Princess Premier packages, two value-packed inclusive bundles offering up to 65% savings. The Princess Premier package sets the standard for all-inclusive travel, offering unparalleled value with the inclusion of unlimited specialty dining, unlimited Premier beverage package and unlimited MedallionNet Max Wi-Fi.

Captain’s Circle Platinum and Elite members, guests booked in Suites, and those in Sanctuary Collection can access the Dine Line immediately after booking, even if their reservation is not yet paid in full. All other guests must have their cruise reservation paid in full before accessing dining reservations.

The Dine Line is now open and available 24/7 by calling 1-833-805-DINE.

12/12/2024

We are grateful and humbled that travel advisors once again selected Princess Cruises as the “Best in Alaska” for the 21st time!
Not to mention the nod for “Best Travel Advisor Education Program”, “Best Technology” for our Medallion and “Best Group Program!”
Your votes means the world to us!
THANK YOU!

12/10/2024

2024 has been a truly phenomenal year for Princess Cruises. The good news continues! My sincere thanks to our loyal travel advisors!

Princess Cruises saw record-breaking bookings during the Black Friday through Cyber Monday period, according to a press release. The four-day booking stretch saw a 32 percent increase in bookings compared to the same timeframe in 2023, with a strong interest in 2025 and 2026 sailings. Cyber Monday l...

12/05/2024

I’m so fortunate to work alongside such an amazing team of cruise industry pros. Pictured here are my Western US and Canada Princess Cruises sales team colleagues celebrating a phenomenal 2024.
Thank you travel advisors for your loyal support this year! We appreciate you, more than you may know!

11/27/2024

Dear Travel Partner,
I want to express my deep gratitude for your unwavering loyalty and support as a valued trade partner. Your dedication to Princess is truly remarkable, and I continue to be inspired by your flexibility, commitment, and the passion you show each day especially as we navigate what has been one of the busiest periods in the history of our industry.
As we approach Thanksgiving, I want to take a moment to thank you for your partnership and support throughout the year. Your hard work means so much to us, and I hope you enjoy a well-deserved holiday filled with relaxation, joy, and time spent with your loved ones.
Thank you again for everything you do for Princess. Wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving!

11/18/2024

Hurry Travel Advisors - This Offer Expires on 12/3/24!

Take luxury to a whole new level with Princess Cruises Sanctuary Collection. When you book a Sanctuary Suite, Sanctuary Mini-Suite or Sanctuary Balcony, you’ll access an entirely new world of bespoke amenities, private spaces and premium service – the very best of all we have to offer. The all-new Sanctuary Collection debuted in October when Sun Princess® began sailing from Fort Lauderdale and opens on Star Princess® in the fall of 2025.

This luxury “ship with in a ship” approach includes a number of top shelf amenities including:

Exclusive access to the Sanctuary Club
* This tranquil top-deck space is reserved exclusively for adults (ages 16+). Spend the day in total bliss as you relax poolside with a craft cocktail. Order some bites and beverages from a custom menu, even find your flow with wellness classes. Here, it’s Zen time any time. Especially when you reserve a private cabana.

A private restaurant
* Reserved exclusively for Sanctuary Collection guests. Enjoy a custom chef’s menu and dedicated waitstaff and dining room. No reservations needed and no waiting — elevated dining is ready whenever you are.

The perks of Princess Premier®
* Sanctuary Collection guests enjoy our highest-level all-inclusive package with multi-device highest performance MedallionNet® Max Wi-Fi, crew appreciation*, unlimited premium spirits and an expertly curated wine list that pairs perfectly with any occasion. Premier also includes unlimited specialty dining, unlimited casual dining, even reserved theater seating for production shows.

Premium amenities & service
* Personalized service, bespoke amenities, exclusive wellness activities and special events. Enjoy it all. And if you’re a Sanctuary Suite guest, you’ll have exclusive access to the Suite Lounge, perfect for sipping your morning coffee, a daytime retreat or even kickstarting your night.

If you receive my emails, additional info was included in today's Communique'!

11/15/2024

Who doesn’t just love this view! There's nothing like the “golden” hour at sea. On this cold and rainy day, where are you dreaming of watching this sun set?

11/09/2024

I am thrilled to share that Princess Cruises captured several top honors at the 2024 Travvy Awards recently including GOLD recognition for Best Cruise Line in Alaska for the eighth consecutive year.

Pictured below, left to right is Anthony Viciana, Regional Director of Sales, Eastern U.S., Carmen Roig, Vice President of Sales, Mary Jacquel, Director of Alaska Marketing & Planning, Stephanie Bronson, Business Development Manager and Maura Lee Byrne, SVP Publisher of TravelPulse.

This was a very good night. Congratulations to the hardworking shore side and onboard teams for making these awards and the trade recognition possible!