Princess Cruises and FUJI Sports and FUJI Mats have announced a partnership with Princess Cruises that will make it the exclusive cruise partner for events and competitions worldwide.

“Martial Arts is one of my life’s passions and I share this bond across friends, families and professional engagements,” said Jimmy Pedro, a two-time Olympic Bronze Medalist, judo world champion and co-owner of FUJI Sports and FUJI Mats. “This partnership with Princess recognizes the significance and multi-generational reach of the martial arts community and elevates our ability to progress our mission to share martial arts experiences in fun and unique ways.”

The first “Princess and FUJI Adventures Cruise” takes place January 7-14, 2023 on Sky Princess for a Caribbean voyage. It will depart from Fort Lauderdale with stops at Princess Cays (Bahamas); San Juan, Puerto Rico; Amber Cove (Dominican Republic); and Grand Turk (Turk and Caicos). The Cruise will include Olympians and World Champions who will engage with martial arts enthusiasts throughout the voyage. Princess Cruises and Fuji Sports will share the stage.

“Princess connects people, places, and cultures around the world with amazing experiences, and we’re confident this Princess and the FUJI Adventures Cruise will be an unforgettable week at sea with fantastic food, beverage, and entertainment,” said John Padgett, President of Princess Cruises.

FUJI Sports is the premier outfitter of martial arts equipment and gear including gis, belts, grappling shorts, rash guards, bags and performance apparel including compression gear, spats and more. FUJI Mats is the worldwide leading supplier of premium mats, facility equipment, and design services for the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, mixed martial arts, traditional martial arts, fitness, yoga, military, and tactical training markets.