Brand New Experience from Princess Cruises on their newest ships – is this the new Crystal Maze?

I suppose really it will only be people of a certain age who remember the original Crystal Maze hosted by Richard O’Brien in the very early 1990’s. I used to love watching it although I always had a sense of panic that people would get timed out before they solved the challenge and get locked in.

When I read earlier about the new experience being offered by Princess Cruises on their soon to be launched Sky and Enchanted Princess, Crystal Maze sprang to mind immediately. We only have sketchy details at the moment but it certainly seems as though it is going to be a fun experience for participants. It will be suitable for all age ranges so it will be something that all the family can enjoy and fabulous to fill those sea days too.

The escape room at sea with offer a variety of digital and physical challenges to participants. Here is what we know so farfrom information sent through by Princess this morning

Princess Cruises has revealed that an escape room at sea will feature on its two newest ships, the 3,660-guest Sky Princess and Enchanted Princess. 

Combining digital and physical challenges, the ‘Phantom Bridge’ involves players captaining and steering a simulated ship through a range of historical and future time periods. Accompanying lighting, sound and digital features create a realistic interactive experience as players ultimately try to find the room’s exit key.

To progress through the story, guests must work as a team to uncover clues and solve puzzles with the ‘ship’ transforming and responding to their actions.

The Phantom Bridge is tailored to players of all ages and physical abilities so families and friends can play together. It features a number of levels, time periods and brainteasers with more than 700 possible outcomes on offer, meaning returning players can experience multiple different endings.

Games last around 25 minutes and accommodate up to six people. The Phantom Bridge will feature in a new ‘experience centre’ on deck 16. 

Sky Princess sets sail in October this year, with the Phantom Bridge available from December. The experience will debut on Enchanted Princess when the ship launches from Southampton in June 2020.

I would love the opportunity to have a go at this, would you. If I get the chance to go on board while either of these ships are in Southampton I will certainly be heading for this straight away. If I do I will let you know what I thought of it for sure.

For now folks, happy cruising and I will catch you next time.