Princess Cruises said it would be adding a host of ales, wines and other British-favourite beverages such as Pimm’s as part of an enhanced drinks selection on its Southampton-based ships, Sky Princess and Regal Princess.

Available on sailings departing Southampton from April to October 2023, guests onboard the Royal Class ships can take advantage of a range of newly-introduced drinks, with Pimm’s on offer during select sailaway parties, Ketel One espresso martinis on tap, and a new cocktail menu with flavours including rhubarb and custard, Bakewell tart and Liquorice Allsorts.

An extended range of beers, based on British-favourites, will include San Miguel and London Pride, as well as new handpicked, locally-sourced British wines. Princess will also introduce a range of ready-to-drink offerings at grab-and-go stations in locations such as the top deck and the Princess Theatre.

Rich Woods, an award-winning mixologist, has overseen the new drinks menu, and will be a special guest onboard Sky Princess, creating unique cocktails for passengers, and hosting expert cocktail-making classes.

Eithne Williamson, vice president of Princess Cruises for UK and Europe, said: “Following recent consumer research that looked at our UK guests’ favourite beverages, we are pleased to offer an extended choice of drinks that are tailored to British tastes to Sky and Regal this year. In addition, the expertise of Rich Woods, our award-winning mixologist, has allowed us to offer fantastic, one-off cocktails alongside some well-known classics. We can’t wait to welcome guests onboard to enjoy a relaxing drink or two while unwinding on their holiday-at-sea.”

Image: Take Five bar on Sky Princess