Princess Cruises offers affordable balconies on standard staterooms, not just suites and mini-suites, so you can view the world's most magnificent cities from your own private balcony. Our well-appointed ships boast all the amenities you'd expect from a land-based vacation and more, including many choices of restaurants and live entertainment. Exciting destinations, glorious ships and impeccable service await you.

We offer more ways to experience history and culture around the globe with over 70 different itineraries to all seven continents, visiting more than 200 of the world's most exciting ports of call. From Alaska to South America, from Europe to the Caribbean, you can expect "what you want, when you want it." Where do you want to go? Princess Cruises takes you there in style and comfort. For three decades, the sun has risen on the beautiful ships of Princess Cruises.

Be treated as an individual, not just another passenger. Our experienced crew had built on over 35 years of tradition guiding passengers around the world, and provides our guests with a caliber of service unique to Princess Cruises. Shimmering brass, imported teak and butter-soft leather appointments convey the highest quality. Spacious staterooms, many with private balconies, offer a luxury that Princess has now made affordable to all. From early morning to late at night, Princess ships buzz with activity. Princess follows a customized cruising philosophy which emphasizes an atmosphere of onboard choice and flexibility, together with an innovative approach to public room layout and scale designed to give passengers the opportunity to tailor their cruise experience to fit their individual interests and needs. This emphasis on choice - of affordable private balconies, multiple dining locations, and flexible entertainment - has established customized cruising as the touchstone for the entire industry.

Princess Cruises fleet was designed with Personal Choice in mind. With a seemingly endless array of options and features, passengers will enjoy a "what you want, when you want" vacation surrounded by luxury appointments, intimately designed spaces, gracious staterooms and Princess' trademark private balconies.

What do you look for in a premium cruise vacation? A haven free from the cares and worries of ordinary travel? An elegant, welcoming environment where a host of caring professionals put passenger comfort above all other concerns. A special place where one can relax amidst sparkling pools, try out a new dance step, chat with the captain, place a bet in the casino and meet new friends over cocktails?

We’ll treat you like the person you are… experienced, adventurous, fun-loving… aboard ships that are much more than transportation. Our Grand Class fleet offers more staterooms with private balconies than any other, more dining options so you can dine where you want, when you want, and more entertainment variety than ever before with as many as three different theaters playing nightly. These are ships for people who expect the world, and the world is what they deliver. Sun-drenched playgrounds like the Caribbean, the Mexican Riviera and Panama Canal, the tranquil beauty of Alaska, the adventure of Europe and the Holy Land. Exotic adventures like South America and Cape Horn, Africa, India, the Orient and the South Pacific. PrincessCruises is everything you’ve dreamed of in a cruise vacation and more.

Princess Cruisetours Take Passengers Beyond the Sea to Explore Worldwide Wonders on Five Continents. The ultimate traveler's wish list might include visits to such monuments as the mysterious Machu Picchu or the long-hidden Angkor Wat, natural wonders such as the vast Australian Outback or the dramatic Yangtze River, and such historic spots as colonial-era Williamsburg in Virginia or China's Terra Cotta Warriors from the Qin Dynasty. Locations such as these -- places that stir the imagination of travelers - await Princess passengers with its collection of cruisetours spanning five continents. By combining a cruise with a specially developed land journey, Princess creates a seamless land/sea adventure encompassing many world treasures not easily accessible on a cruise alone. Princess passengers can select from 14 global cruisetour itineraries in such diverse locations as Asia, Australia, Canada/New England, Europe and South America. In addition, the line features more than 20 cruisetour choices in Alaska. "Cruisetours add an exciting extra dimension to a cruise vacation, turning it into an adventure of a lifetime," said Jan Swartz, Princess' senior vice president of customer service and sales. "They enable travelers to explore beyond their ship to visit some of the world's most amazing inland locations." Princess worldwide cruisetour choices include: Australia - Four different tour options await passengers headed "down under." Combined with a 12-day Australia and New Zealand cruise or a 31-day Hawaii, Tahiti and South Pacific Voyage, these land tours take passengers to some of continent's undisputed wonders, starting with tours around cosmopolitan Sydney, including its world-famous Opera House and Bondi Beach. Those who want to explore the extensive Great Barrier Reef will enjoy a high-speed catamaran tour of this living marvel. Other tour options include visits to the famed Uluru (Ayers Rock), and an new tour to majestic Kakadu National Park, featuring extensive wetlands, diverse wildlife and the largest number of accessible Aboriginal sites in Australia. Bangkok and Angkor Wat - Dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu, the legendary Angkor Wat temple complex was abandoned by the Khmer civilization in 1431 and appeared lost to the world until it was rediscovered in 1860 when a botanist stumbled upon it deep in the jungle. After years of civil war, Angkor Wat - one of the world's most important archaeological sites - is once again open to travelers and forms the highlight of Princess' new "Bangkok and Angkor Wat" cruisetour. Passengers taking this unforgettable journey have the opportunity to explore the best of this fascinating part of Southeast Asia, with a six-night tour featuring stays in Bangkok, the northern city of Chiang Mai, and Cambodia's Siem Reap. In addition to the stunning Angkor Wat temples, visitors will enjoy sites such as Bangkok's Golden Buddha Temple, a cruise on the Chao Phraya River, and an elephant camp near Chiang Mai. This tour combines with a 16-day Bangkok/Beijing cruise for a full 23-day adventure. China - The splendor of the world's most populous country will impress travelers on two custom-designed Princess cruisetour itineraries that combine with a Beijing/Bangkok or Bangkok/Anchorage sailing. Both options feature the opportunity to explore the capital city of Beijing, including such highlights as the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, the Great Wall and the Summer Palace. Participants also travel to Xian to walk along the excavation pits housing thousands of life-size Terra Cotta Warriors - one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of the 20th century. Plus one cruisetour itinerary also features a three-night cruise through dramatic gorges of the legendary Yangtze River. South America - Two South America tour options offer passengers the opportunity to visit the famous ruins of Machu Picchu or Rio and the dramatic Iguazu Falls. Passengers on a Princess Cape Horn & Strait of Magellan cruise or Antarctica and South America Adventure can choose to add one or even both options to their vacation for an opportunity to fully explore some of the continent's most talked about sites. Travelers headed to Peru's mystical "Lost City of the Incas" at Machu Picchu will also explore Cusco, the cradle of the Incan Empire, as well as the bustling capital city of Lima. On the Rio and Iguazu Falls cruisetour, visitors will enjoy the city sites and beaches of Brazil's legendary city, plus will contemplate the majesty of the more than two miles of falls that cross the Brazil/Argentina border. Europe - Three European adventures take passengers beyond the continent's seaports to explore Ireland, Tuscany or the Danube region. Connecting with British Isles or Northern Europe cruises, the Ring of Kerry tour includes travel through some of the Emerald Isle's most inspiring landscape with visits to Shannon, Killarney and Cork. Expanding on Princess' Scandinavia and Russia sailings, the Cathedrals and Castles of Imperial Europe tour features four capitals that have figured prominently in history - Budapest, Vienna, Prague and Berlin. Meanwhile, for travelers in the Mediterranean, the "Under the Tuscan Sun" tour highlights the charms of Italy with visits to Florence, Siena and Milan. Canada/New England -- Passengers exploring the tradition and natural beauty of fall foliage season in New England and Canada can also travel back through historic America with a tour through Washington, D.C., Williamsburg, Richmond and Charlottesville, Gettysburg, Lancaster, Philadelphia and New York. Or they may choose to see more of Canada with travel to Montreal, Ottawa, and Toronto. Alaska Cruisetours - Princess' most extensive cruisetour lineup features 10- to 16-night land/sea vacations in the heart of "The Great Land." All Princess Alaska tours offer at least two nights at either of the two Denali-area Princess wilderness lodges, ensuring that travelers enjoy more time among the wilderness and wildlife they came to see. Passengers can travel directly to their Princess lodge from the ship with Princess' exclusive Direct to the Wilderness rail service. Princess' Alaska cruisetours include accommodation at the line's five exclusive wilderness lodges, with scenic riverside settings in some of the state's most desirable locations. Princess Specials Princess' Gulf of Alaska Southbound & Northbound cruise vacations offer seven-night cruise highlighting Alaska's pristine tidewater glaciers and bountiful marine wildlife. The northbound cruises start from Vancouver, British Columbia to Whittier (Anchorage), Alaska. The southbound is the reverse. Cruise the Inside Passage, view massive glaciers & visit fascinating ports along the way. This cruise between Vancouver, B.C., and Whittier, gateway to Anchorage, is a full itinerary that's sure to please. Explore the Inside Passage to Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway. Witness the wonders of Glacier Bay National Park. Sail the Gulf of Alaska past ice-age attractions, including 16 blue glaciers in College Fjord. Plus, take in the breathtaking beauty of Prince William Sound. Please call 1-800-951-5581 for reservations.

Princess Introduces Nearly 200 New Adventures Ashore® in Europe this Summer. Unusual Experiences Include Visits to an Ice Bar, Race Car Factory, Film Studio or Historic Winery. Whether travelers want to follow in the steps of "The Godfather" in Sicily, feel like a Nobel Prize winner for a day in Stockholm, or learn how wine was made in ancient Pompeii, Princess offers nearly 200 new shore excursion options to add unforgettable experiences to their European vacation. The new additions to the line's comprehensive Adventures Ashore® program offer distinctive options for food enthusiasts, wine and spirit lovers, historians, art aficionados, pilgrimage seekers, race car fans, movie lovers, families and explorers of all kinds. In total, Princess offers a comprehensive lineup of more than 800 intriguing tour choices throughout Europe. "Whether they want to relax on a dazzling beach in Greece, 'chill out' in Stockholm's Ice Bar or nourish their inner speed demon at the Ferrari and Lamborghini factories in Italy, our passengers may have trouble choosing between all of the wonderful tours debuting this season," said Bruce Krumrine, Princess' vice president of shore operations. "Our Europe cruises just keep getting richer with experiences and exploration for our passengers, and this year we're unveiling a truly remarkable program of excursion options for our guests." In addition to the many new tours, this year Princess also debuts a new tool in its shore excursion booklets - a handy "Excursions at a Glance" section. This feature categorizes each port's tours into one of four types - Explorer (full-day tours), Traveler (half-day excursions), Adventurer (for active travelers) and Elite & Overland (Elite Collection tours offer an intimate group setting, while Overland tours offer unique, multi-day experiences). Found in the front of each Europe shore excursion booklet, this chart offers an easy way for passengers to choose which tours best fit their plans for each port day. Among the many new tours debuting this season are: Unique Experiences - Several tours offer unusual opportunities to experience something different: Be a Nobel Prize Winner for a Day in Stockholm - For those enchanted by the idea of winning an illustrious Nobel Prize, this private tour includes a visit to the Nobel Museum in Stockholm's original Stock Exchange building, following the path of history for Nobel Laureates. An exclusive lunch is served in the intimate City Hall Cellar Restaurant, recreating the most recent menu presented to the Nobel prizewinners, right down to the same table settings. Commune with Italian Racing Legends Ferrari & Lamborghini (Ravenna) - Fans of fast cars have a unique opportunity to visit the sacred ground of motor sports: the factory museums at Ferrari and Lamborghini. Visitors will explore the history of both premier automakers as well as view historic and exotic cars. In addition, lunch is served in the famous Ferrari Restaurant near the factory grounds. Choose Your Sport in Finland (Helsinki) - Active travelers can choose their perfect sport on the triple-option Haikko Manor Sport Activity Adventure, offering a choice of hiking, Nordic walking and bicycling. No matter which they pick, passengers will set off from a dramatic 14th century monastery that has been converted to a luxurious hotel and spa. Raise a Glass: Passengers can toast their vacation in a number of unusual settings with a variety of beverage options: Absolut Ice Bar and the Old Town (Stockholm) - Travelers can get in the "spirit" of Sweden with a visit to the world's first permanent ice bar, where they don fur ponchos and mittens to taste vodka served in ice glasses amidst a 23° F lounge. The 2 1/2 hour tour also includes a narrated stroll through Gamla Stan, the birthplace of Stockholm more than eight centuries ago. Cider Museum & Historic Locronan (Brest) - Sample Brittany's most celebrated product with a visit to the Cider Museum in Argol. Passengers will become familiar with all the stages of traditional cider production and be able to taste Breton cider and liqueurs accompanied by pancakes. Travelers will also visit Locronan with its 17th century buildings that have provided a backdrop for several films including Roman Polanski's "Tess." Uncover Pompeii's Wine Secrets (Naples/Capri) - Travelers can go back in time not only with a special visit to areas of Pompeii not often seen by visitors, but also with a taste of truly "vintage" wine. Passengers on the Unexplored Pompeii and its Wine Secrets tour will enjoy the unique opportunity to visit the Mastroberardino winery, which has a special permit to plant grapes inside the excavations of Pompeii using the same methods of 2,000 years ago. Each year they produce only 1,800 bottles of "Villa dei Misteri" wine -- making it not only one of the most refined worldwide wines, but also a piece of history. For Movie Lovers - Several new options will appeal to fans of the cinema: Nordisk Film Studio and Carlsberg Brewery (Copenhagen) - Film buffs will love the opportunity to visit the world's oldest movie studio, which was founded in 1906 and continues to produce films and television shows today. Passengers will also explore another local product with a visit to the nearby Carlsberg Brewery, where they can learn about the fine art of brewing and sample the results. In the Steps of the "The Godfather" (Messina) - An opportunity to go behind-the-scenes in two locations used by Francis Ford Coppola in filming "The Godfather" - Savoca, which appeared in "The Godfather, Part II" and Forza d'Agro, which was used in both the original movie and "Part III." Passengers will also enjoy typical Sicilian refreshment at Bar Vitelli in Savoca, which also houses a small collection of photographs from the film production. London & The Da Vinci Code (Dover) - Travelers can follow in the footsteps of Robert Langdon and Sophie Neveu on a guided walking tour of London inspired by the book and movie "The Da Vinci Code." Guides help fans separate fact from fiction as they explore Temple Church, Westminster Abbey and the National Gallery. Grand Personalities - Explore the lives - and houses - of many of history's most colorful figures: In the Steps of St. Patrick (Belfast) - Walk in the footsteps of the world's most celebrated saint. Participants will learn more about the epic story of Ireland's patron saint with a visit to the St. Patrick Centre, and they can pay tribute with a visit to the saint's grave. They can also explore the oldest ecclesiastical site in Ireland, where legend has it that Patrick preached his first sermon. Charles Dickens and Victorian London (Dover) - London was as much a character in Dickens' novels as Nicholas Nickleby. Passengers can explore major sites from Dickens' works as well as important places in his life with a guided walking tour that includes visits to the Dickens House Museum and lunch at Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese -- believed to be the tavern described by Dickens in "A Tale of Two Cities." Chekhov's House and Concert (Yalta) - Russian dramatist Anton Chekhov wrote two of his greatest plays - "The Cherry Orchard" and "Three Sisters" - while living in Yalta. This tour will take passengers inside the writer's life with visits to sites mentioned in his works as well an opportunity to tour his house, known as the White Dacha, which still holds the original furnishings and many of his personal effects. Grand Overland Adventures - For a more in-depth experience in select locations Princess offers multi-day Grand Overland Adventures which includes at least two full days of travel, hotel accommodations and meals. Passengers disembark the ship in one port and rejoin it in another, giving them extra time to really acquaint themselves with a destination. Two new overland tours debut this season: The Holy Land Experience - Traveling between the ports of Asdod and Haifa, these new extended excursions give passengers an in-depth look at the major holy sites and attractions of Jerusalem, Nazareth and Bethlehem plus a visit to a kibbutz. The tour includes an overnight stay in Jerusalem. Grand Brussels Overland - Passengers can more fully explore Belgium's cultural and historic treasures with this two-day journey between Rotterdam and Zeebrugge. Highlights include the romantic canals of Bruges, the famous three towers of Ghent, the capital of the European Union and the battlefield where Napoleon met his Waterloo. Guests will enjoy an overnight visit to Brussels. Family Fun - Princess adds a several new tours designed with families in mind: Family Adventure with Boat Trip (Istanbul) - Family members will revel in this opportunity to sail along the Bosporus in a private yacht for stunning views of Istanbul, including the grand Ottoman palaces. They'll also travel to the old city to visit the Blue Mosque and the Underground Cistern, plus enjoy refreshments at an authentic Turkish tea house and shopping in the Grand Bazaar. Family Adventure Ephesus and Beach Club (Kusadasi) - Families can explore the remarkable ruins of ancient Ephesus together, followed by an afternoon at a private beach club. Kids and parents alike will enjoy the opportunity to sunbathe, comb the beach, or swim in the crystalline waters. Swimming in Greece - Special family swimming outings are now available in many of Greece's most scenic ports. All ages will enjoy the opportunity to take a dip in the blue Aegean waters and relax on some of the country's best beaches and seaside resorts. Tour options include Swimming at Kourouta Beach (Katakolon), Swimming at Platis Yialos (Mykonos), Corfu Beach Tour, and Swimming at Tsambika Beach (Rhodes). Families can also enjoy a beach break in Italy with the Sorrento and the Lido (Naples/Capri) tour. Princess shore excursions can be reserved in advance through the line's innovative Cruise Personalizer on www.princess.com or by phone, providing passengers with the comfort of knowing they're confirmed on their preferred tours before they sail, with the added convenience of having tickets ready and waiting in their stateroom on arrival. Princess' 2007 Europe season offers the widest variety of itineraries and ships in the industry, with 81 departures on 31 unique itineraries, calling at 110 ports. Five ships sail in Europe this season, ranging from 710 to 3,070 passengers, to destinations as varied as Iceland and Egypt. Two vessels, Royal Princess and Emerald Princess, make their Princess debuts, as do five new boutique itineraries, featuring four new European ports and Princess' return to the Holy Land. Passengers can choose from Royal Princess' new Elite Mediterranean itineraries, Emerald Princess' debut in the idyllic Mediterranean, Grand Princess in northern Europe, Star Princess in the Baltic region and Sea Princess sailing a variety of one- and two-week itineraries from Southampton. The extended Europe season runs through December 3, 2007. Please call 1-800-951-5581 for reservations.

Princess to Deploy Five Ships Across Gulf of Alaska in 2008. Intimate Tahitian Princess Introduces New 14-day Connoisseur Sailings. Long the leader in cruising both Alaska’s Inside Passage and its dramatic glacier rimmed Gulf Coast, Princess Cruises announces that its 2008 Gulf of Alaska program will feature five vessels, including one which will offer the most destination intensive itinerary in Alaska. Sailing in Alaska for the first time, the intimate Tahitian Princess will debut a new longer “Connoisseur” route that features a number of unique and memorable experiences not usually included on most Alaskan cruises, including the chance to view the famous brown bears of Kodiak, explore the natural beauty of “Alaska’s Little Switzerland,” at Valdez and the revel in one of Alaska’s best wildlife spectacles from Seward, the gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park. Princess ships will offer 73 signature Gulf of Alaska sailings and eight departures of the new Connoisseur voyages throughout the May to September season. Ranging in size from 670 to 2,670 passengers, ships include Diamond Princess, Sapphire Princess, Coral Princess and Island Princess, each returning for another season of the seven-night “Voyage of the Glaciers” cruises between Vancouver and Whittier, and Tahitian Princess, which for the first time joins the lineup with its 14-day Connoisseur cruise sailing roundtrip from Vancouver. “We dedicate our newest and most innovative ships to these itineraries because we believe they offer an unrivaled way to see Alaska’s world-famous coastline,” said Charlie Ball, president of Princess Tours. “No other line offers the range of ships and itineraries we do, and no one else provides the wonderful opportunity to experience Glacier Bay on every Gulf sailing. And with our new longer Connoisseur itinerary, we’re offering travelers the chance to explore many of the hidden gems of this region they don’t often get the opportunity to explore – making it the perfect vacation choice for the growing number of returning visitors to Alaska who want to see even more of the state’s wonders.” The seven-day Gulf of Alaska cruises can also be combined with one of 34 different land tour options for a complete cruisetour featuring the best of Alaska by land and sea, including the state’s two most sought-after destinations on every departure – Glacier Bay National Park and Denali National Park. All of the line’s 2008 Gulf of Alaska cruises include calls in Glacier Bay, and Princess ships will carry more passengers to this spectacle of ice and sea life than any other cruise line. In addition, travelers headed to Denali arrive earlier with Princess’ exclusive Direct to the Wilderness rail service to/from Whittier, giving them more time to explore the state’s dramatic interior. Princess Voyage of the Glaciers The 2,670-passenger Diamond Princess and Sapphire Princess will be deployed on 37 voyages departing Saturdays from Vancouver or Whittier and featuring calls at Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway with daylight cruising of Glacier Bay and the 16 glaciers of College Fjord. In addition, the 1,970-passenger Coral Princess and Island Princess will offer 36 sailings on the same itinerary, departing on Mondays. Alaska Connoisseur Voyages Princess will offer a new Connoisseur itinerary aboard the intimate 670-passenger Tahitian Princess. This 14-day voyage includes new port calls at Kodiak, Seward, and Valdez in addition to visits to Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Sitka and Victoria, B.C., with daylight cruising of Glacier Bay. Tahitian Princess will sail on eight voyages departing on Thursdays from Vancouver. With eight ports of call and a full day of cruising Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, this itinerary is perfect for the traveler who wants the most Alaskan cruise available. Alaska Cruisetours Voyage of the Glaciers passengers can choose from a variety of three- to nine-night land packages to create a comprehensive 10- to 16-night land/sea vacation in the heart of “The Great Land.” All Princess Alaska tours offer at least two nights at either Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge or Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge, or a combination of both, ensuring that travelers enjoy more time among the Denali-are wilderness and wildlife they came to see. Passengers can travel directly to their lodge from the ship with Princess’ exclusive Direct to the Wilderness rail service. Expanded for 2008, this unique service features trains waiting right at the Whittier cruise ship dock to offer passengers the only same-day luxury rail service between the ship and Denali Park. Princess’ Alaska cruisetours include accommodation at the line’s five exclusive wilderness lodges, with scenic riverside settings in some of the “Great Land’s” most desirable locations. The expanded Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge and Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge house Denali-area visitors, while the company’s Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge and Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge are set, respectively, among the dramatic beauty of the Kenai Peninsula and Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve. The Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge also offers quality accommodations in the heart of Alaska’s interior with views of the Chena River. Gulf of Alaska cruises and cruisetours for 2008 are available for reservations on May 14, 2007, with special early-booking fares beginning at $649 for a seven-day voyage, and $1,399 for cruisetours. Princess Adds Capacity on Alaska Inside Passage Routes for 2008. Star Princess Returns to the 49th State to Join Sister Ship Golden Princess in Seattle; Sun Princess Sets Sail from San Francisco. Home to rushing waterfalls, soaring eagles, lush forests, and the area's iconic glaciers, southeast Alaska and its famed Inside Passage draw visitors each year who come to view the breathtaking scenery and experience the many colorful cultures that make up this intriguing region. In 2008, Star Princess, the ship that debuted Princess' Seattle cruise program in 2003, returns to the Alaska fleet, adding extra capacity to the line's popular Inside Passage sailings. Star Princess will join sister ship Golden Princess for a series of sailings from Seattle, while Sun Princess rounds out the Inside Passage cruise program with a variety of 10-day voyages from San Francisco. Together, the three ships will offer 54 departures on a selection of convenient round-trip itineraries that feature a port-rich experience and dramatic glacier viewing in Tracy Arm. "Star Princess' return to Alaska lets us offer even more travelers the opportunity to experience the beauty of the Inside Passage," said Charlie Ball, president of Princess Tours. "With Golden Princess also based here, all Seattle passengers will now be able to enjoy these vessels' amenity-rich onboard atmosphere -- with more than 700 affordable balconies for taking in the view, and a dynamic array of dining and entertainment options. And we'll continue to offer a choice of departure cities with Sun Princess also sailing through the beautiful Golden Gate of San Francisco." Golden Princess and Star Princess From Seattle Golden Princess and Star Princess will each sail on seven-day roundtrip itineraries from Seattle with ports of call in Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway and Victoria, plus treat passengers to dramatic glacier viewing in Tracy Arm and its twin Sawyer Glaciers. Golden Princess sails on 20 voyages departing on Saturdays between May 10 and September 20, 2008, while Star Princess offers 20 Sunday departures beginning on May 4 and continuing through September 14. Sun Princess from San Francisco Sun Princess will take over the popular "The City by the Bay" departures. These 10-day roundtrip sailings run between May 7 and September 14. The ship will offer 14 San Francisco departures on varying itineraries that include Francisco call at Victoria, Juneau, Ketchikan, and either Skagway, Sitka, Haines or Icy Strait Point, plus the premiere glacier viewing of Tracy Arm. These Inside Passage cruises complete Princess' 2008 Alaska offerings, which also include previously announced Gulf of Alaska cruises and cruisetours, featuring the line's famed "Voyage of the Glaciers" itinerary, sailing between Vancouver and Whittier, available on four ships, plus a new 14-day Connoisseur voyage aboard Tahitian Princess which sails roundtrip from Vancouver. Princess' Alaska passengers will also enjoy a variety of special guests and onboard programs to help them appreciate the richness around them, whether they're captivated by a description of local wildlife from the onboard naturalists, want to get a first hand-account from a champion dog musher, or simply savor the taste of region with Princess' Signature Alaskan Cuisine. Early booking fares for Inside Passage voyages start at $749 per person, based on double occupancy. Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge Opens "King Salmon" Restaurant Specializing in Wild Alaska Seafood. New Venue Developed to Showcase Alaskan Delicacies. Wild Alaska seafood takes the spotlight at Princess' new King Salmon restaurant opening today at Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge. The new dining experience, which was developed after extensive customer research, focuses on the state's iconic wild salmon, plus other Alaskan seafood -- such as the area's prized halibut and succulent king crab legs. Designed to offer a memorable dining experience with an Alaskan atmosphere, the 250-seat restaurant adds a distinctive new dining option to the resort property, located at the gateway to Denali National Park and Preserve. "We're especially excited to open this restaurant because it allows us to deliver an experience our guests have been craving," said Charlie Ball, president of Princess Tours. "We surveyed more than 300 guests last year about what they wanted in a restaurant, and they overwhelmingly told us they wanted to sample Alaska's famous seafood. So, we're proud to have turned that wish into reality by introducing a place dedicated to showcasing the incredible delicacy that is wild Alaskan seafood." Diners at King Salmon will feast on a variety of types of salmon - such as king, silver or sockeye - with a varying daily catch featuring dishes such as Fresh Bristol Bay Sockeye Salmon Gilled with Lemon-Dill Butter Sauce or Potato Chip Crusted Sockeye Salmon with Herb Tomato Salad. Salmon salads, pastas and burgers are also featured as are other local seafood, such as Alaskan Bristol Bay King Crab Legs and Asiago Crusted Alaskan Halibut "Scaloppini." Additional menu options such as prime rib, the lodge's signature "brick" chicken, and Alaskan gourmet salads round out the menus. Guests can compliment their meal with suggested pairings from the restaurant's extensive wine list. Located in a dramatic riverfront setting, the new restaurant's décor combines the lodge's rugged wilderness surroundings with a variety of authentic Alaskan design elements, including wood-burning stoves, a fireplace and local artwork. King Salmon will be open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge is a featured property on Princess' extensive Alaska cruisetour lineup. These three- to nine-night land packages combine with a seven-day "Voyage of the Glaciers" Gulf of Alaska cruise to create a comprehensive 10- to 16-night land/sea vacation in the heart of "The Great Land." All Princess Alaska cruisetours offer at least two nights in the Denali area, and many offer the line's exclusive Direct to the Wilderness rail service to take passengers straight to the lodge from the cruise pier in Whittier. The lodge is located just one mile from the entrance to Denali National Park. Situated along the scenic Nenana River, Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge offers 661 rooms plus a wide range of activities and modern comforts on the edge of the wilderness. The most modern property in the area, the lodge features a variety of dining options, hot tubs, gift shops, exercise facilities and a spectacular outdoor viewing terrace. Guests can easily explore the park and enjoy a wide range of local excursion options, including helicopter flightseeing, natural history tours, rafting and horseback riding. Princess to Offer More Sailings From "The City by the Bay" Than Any Other Cruise Line in 2008. Nearly 40 Years After First San Francisco Cruises, Passengers Can Sail through the Golden Gate to Head Across the Pacific, North to Alaska, Even Far East. Nearly 40 years after Princess Italia set off from San Francisco on its first Alaska cruise, Princess is marking its long history of sailing from the city with more than 20 departures in 2008. In addition to yearly favorites such as the breathtaking beauty of Alaska and the fun and sun of the Mexican Riviera, Princess has a number of "exotic" sailings on tap from San Francisco, including several luxurious month-long Pacific crossings to (or from) Sydney, a special voyage to Central and South America, and the opportunity to travel "Aussie style" to Asia. The latter option is part of Princess' new Australia-based cruise program on Sun Princess, which will bring that ship to town as part of a Pacific Circle voyage, with segments ending and beginning in San Francisco. "San Francisco has long been an important port for us, and we're continuing to offer more departures from 'The City by the Bay' than any other cruise line next year," said Jan Swartz, Princess' senior vice president of customer service and sales. "I think many travelers might be surprised by the variety available, with these unique sailings to South America, across the Pacific and even to Asia." Cruises departing from or arriving in San Francisco include: Alaska - Dawn Princess will return for a series of popular Inside Passage cruises. The 10-day roundtrip sailings run between May 7 and September 14. The ship will offer 14 San Francisco departures on varying itineraries that include calls at Victoria, Juneau, Ketchikan, and either Skagway, Sitka, Haines or Icy Strait Point, plus the premiere glacier viewing of Tracy Arm. Mexican Riviera - Star Princess offers an in-depth exploration of the Mexican Riviera with 10-day sailings from San Francisco featuring calls at Acapulco, Zihuatanejo/Ixtapa, Puerto Vallarta and Cabo San Lucas. The ship will offer six roundtrip sailings between Oct. 11, 2008 and April 27, 2009. Panama Canal - Coral Princess also offers a full Grand Canal 15-day transit between Ft. Lauderdale and San Francisco with calls at Cabo San Lucas, Acapulco, Huatulco, Costa Rica (Puntarenas), Panama Canal, Cartagena and Aruba. Sailing departs on April 25, 2008. Pacific Crossings - Dawn Princess offers a Pacific crossing to Australia with a 31-day sailing that takes passengers from San Francisco to Sydney on September 24, 2008, including Honolulu, Kona, Christmas Island, Bora Bora, Tahiti, Moorea, Rarotonga, Pago Pago, Fiji, Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin, plus cruising through Fiordland National Park. Meanwhile, Sun Princess offers a 28-day itinerary from Sydney to San Francisco departing on July 14, 2008 that visits Auckland, Dravuni Island, Apia (Western Samoa), Pago Pago, Rarotonga, Moorea, Tahiti, Bora Bora, Christmas Island, Honolulu, Maui and Hilo before arriving in San Francisco. Alaska and Asia Adventure - Sun Princess offers a chance to travel north to Alaska and to the Far East in one 23-day sailing from San Francisco to Beijing. After a dramatic departure under the Golden Gate Bridge, the ship calls at the Canadian ports of Victoria and Vancouver, then showcases Alaska will calls at Ketchikan, Juneau, Glacier Bay, and Kodiak. Russia is next, with a call at Petropavlovsk, followed by Yokohama (for Tokyo), Osaka (for Kyoto), Nagasaki, Pusan, and finally arrival in China at the port for Beijing. This sailing departs on August 10, 2008. Andes and South America - This 18-day Pacific Ocean sailing between San Francisco and Santiago features a variety of iconic Latin America destinations including the opportunity to visit the famed Machu Picchu. The itinerary includes Cabo San Lucas, Acapulco, Nicaragua (Puerto Corinto), Costa Rica (Puntarenas), Panama Canal (Puerto Amador), Quito (Manta), Lima (Callao - overnight for visits to Machu Picchu), and La Serena (Coquimbo). Star Princess will offer two departures, on November 20, 2008 and the reverse itinerary on March 30, 2009. Please call 1-800-951-5581 for reservations.

Princess Details Its Most Expansive Europe Season Ever for 2008. A Record Six Ships Cruise to More Ports than Ever Before, with Eight New Destinations, 32 Unique Itineraries, and New Classical Europe Route. An unprecedented selection of European cruises awaits Princess passengers in 2008, presenting travelers with a delightful dilemma. Should they luxuriate among the sun-drenched shores of the Greek Islands, or lose themselves in the splendor of a czar's palace? Do they want to walk where gladiators once marched or hike through rugged highlands? Marvel at the pyramids of Egypt or kiss the Blarney Stone? Explore the Holy Land, Black Sea or Arctic Circle? Princess' 2008 season offers something for every European explorer's wish list, with six ships callings at over 115 ports throughout the continent -- more than ever before. Eight new ports debut -- including such untouched locales as Albania -- as well as five new itineraries, including a new Classical Europe option that combines the best of Scandinavia/Russia with the Mediterranean in a single cruise -- so that for the first time travelers won't have to choose between visiting St. Petersburg or Florence. Next year Princess features its largest fleet in the region, with six vessels -- from 670 to 3,070 passengers -- sailing on 87 departures of 32 unique itineraries, ranging from seven to 23 days in length. The Europe season begins April 12 and runs through November 28, 2008. Two ships make their European debuts -- Crown Princess, which brings extra capacity to favorite Scandinavia/Russia itineraries, and Pacific Princess, which offers an intimate cruise experience throughout the Mediterranean, including a significant increase in Holy Land sailings. In addition, Royal Princess returns with an all-new schedule and Emerald Princess' sails once again throughout the Mediterranean and Greek Isles, Grand Princess showcases both Northern Europe and the Mediterranean, and Sea Princess sails on a selection of one- and two-week Mediterranean and Northern Europe itineraries from Southampton. "Exploring Europe with Princess is the perfect way to see these dream destinations, with visits to both the marquee ‘must see' treasures of the continent as well as a number of unique, out-of-the-way places," said Jan Swartz, Princess' senior vice president. "Whether our passengers are excited to experience the glory of Rome or be the only person on their block to have visited Albania, our program offers more choices than ever for the perfect European escape." Eight new ports will tempt those with a yearning for adventure, including Sarande, Albania featuring the remains of the ancient Greek and Roman city of Butrint and the Ottoman town of Gjirokastra, the nation's two UNESCO World Heritage Sites; Dartmouth, a charming seaside town at the heart of Devon in the UK; Harwich, a convenient alternative port for visits to London; Bornholm (Rønne), a scenic Danish island; and Scrabster in the very north of Scotland, a convenient jumping off point for visits to the Scottish Highlands and the charming Castle of Mey. Passengers on transatlantic sailings will also be able to explore new ports on the way to or from Europe with visits to Banjul, capital of The Gambia offering wildlife sightings, colorful markets and intriguing local villages; Horta, a small village in the Portuguese Azores Islands; and St. Anthony, Newfoundland, offering an opportunity to go whale watching or visit Viking ruins at L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site, another UNESCO site thought to be one of the earliest European settlements in North America. Princess' 2008 Europe season includes: Royal Princess Classical Europe -- Royal Princess combines an intimate 710-passenger cruising experience with a schedule of three all-new itineraries, including a sailing to the best of classical Europe between Stockholm and Rome and two extended transatlantic sailings. Pacific Princess' Elite Mediterranean and Holy Land -- The 680-passenger Pacific Princess makes its Mediterranean debut by taking over many of Royal Princess' itineraries to unique places such as Albania, Croatia, Montenegro and Bulgaria, and featuring the line's most sailings ever to the Holy Land. Emerald Princess in the Mediterranean -- Emerald Princess returns for a second season offering her 3,070 passengers the opportunity to enjoy Princess' favorite Mediterranean and Greek Isles itineraries, including its signature Grand Mediterranean route and two different choices for luxuriating in the sunny islands of the Aegean. Grand Princess in Northern Europe, Mediterranean and Egypt -- Offering one of the most diverse schedules, the 2,600-passenger Grand Princess not only offers cruises through the dramatic Norwegian Fjords, the remote beauty of Iceland and the charming British Isles, but it also heads for the wonders of Egypt, the lovely Greek Isles and some of the most sought-after ports in the Mediterranean. Crown Princess in Scandinavia & Russia -- The 3,070-passenger Crown Princess makes her European debut with sailings to these favorite destinations. With two itinerary options, passengers can choose to visit Oslo or Berlin in addition to the highlights of Scandinavia and two full days in St. Petersburg. Sea Princess from Southampton -- Sea Princess again offers her 1,950 passengers a series of different one- and two-week voyages with convenient roundtrip departures from Southampton. Travelers will visit the Mediterranean, Iberian Peninsula and Scandinavia with these popular itineraries. Passengers can add to their European adventure with a choice of cruisetour options offered in conjunction with Grand Princess, Emerald Princess, Crown Princess and Pacific Princess sailings. These fully escorted tours include "Under the Tuscan Sun," highlighting Florence, Siena and Milan; "Cathedrals and Castles of Imperial Europe," featuring four capitals -- Budapest, Vienna, Prague and Berlin; and the "Ring of Kerry," with visits to Shannon, Killarney and Cork. All tours are designed to mesh seamlessly with Princess' cruise itineraries for a complete land/sea vacation. Early booking fares for Europe cruises start at $1,640 per person, based on double occupancy. From Historic Mediterranean to Top of the World, Princess Offers More of Europe in 2009. Ruby Princess and Tahitian Princess to Make European Debuts; Nine New Itineraries Offer Extra Opportunities to Explore. Princess will offer its most extensive European season to date in 2009, featuring more sailings and new opportunities for cruisers to explore everything from the romantic waters of the Mediterranean and Greek Isles to cosmopolitan capitals and the stunning scenery of the continent's northern reaches. Ruby Princess and Tahitian Princess make their European debuts on a season that features nine new itineraries and 11 new ports of call. Travelers not only can choose to explore the historic highlights of the Mediterranean and Greek Isles aboard Ruby Princess, but can choose from a variety of new sailing options aboard the intimate Tahitian Princess, including a series of 18-day mid-summer "Top of the World" itineraries between New York and London that feature Iceland and Greenland. The season also features 50 percent more departures to the historic Holy Land. In total, Princess' 2009 Europe program features a six-ship fleet sailing on 90 voyages of 36 different itineraries to 132 ports and destinations. Sailing choices range from seven to 31 days, during a season that runs from April 10 to November 30. Cruises open for sale on March 14, 2008. "Whether passengers are exploring the wonders of iconic places like Rome and Venice for the first time, or a veteran traveler looking for a new discovery, Princess' Europe program has always offered a wealth of cruise choices, and our 2009 schedule is no exception," said Jan Swartz, Princess senior vice president. "Our next season offers so many exciting options, from time-tested favorites such as the brilliant Greek Isles to intriguing new destinations in far-flung reaches such as Iceland." Princess' six-ship fleet not only offers a diverse choice of ships - ranging from 670- to 3,070-passenger options - but also a variety of destinations. In addition to the Ruby Princess and Tahitian Princess European debuts, Emerald Princess will take over the popular Scandinavia & Russia itineraries, Crown Princess will sail to Northern Europe, the British Isles and the Mediterranean. Grand Princess will cruise to the Mediterranean from London as well as the Greek Isles and Egypt, and Royal Princess will embark on journeys to the Holy Land, Mediterranean and Black Sea. Eleven new ports debut, offering some intriguing new options for world explorers. They include Sochi, a Russian resort city on the eastern shores of the Black Sea which will be home to the 2014 Olympics; Murmansk (Russia), the largest city north of the Arctic Circle; Luleå (Sweden), the gateway to Lapland, located in the Gulf of Bothnia; Mariehamn (Finland), a charming destination on Åland Island, between Sweden and Finland; Klaipeda (Lithuania), Lithuania's primary seaport; Barrow, for visits to England's picturesque Lake District; Seydisfjordur (Iceland), noted for its picturesque community of well-preserved wooden buildings; Grundarfjordur (Iceland), known for dramatic natural beauty, particularly the impressive Snæfellsjökull Glacier; Kristiansand, a historic Norwegian seaport; Ceuta, an autonomous Spanish city in Morocco; and St. Pierre et Miquelon, a bit of France off the coast of Newfoundland in Canada. Princess' 2009 Europe season will feature: Mediterranean and Greek Isles - Ruby Princess makes her European debut with a season of passenger-favorite sailings through the Mediterranean. These 12-day itinerary options include Princess' classic Grand Mediterranean sailings and two Greek Isles choices that take passengers between the wonders of cities such as Rome and Venice as well as to idyllic Greeks islands such as Santorini, Mykonos and Corfu. The ship offers 13 departures for passengers wishing to explore some of the world's most historic and romantic destinations. The ship is joined by Grand Princess, which will offer 14-day Mediterranean sailings out of London before heading to the Greek Isles and Egypt to take over the popular 12-day itineraries for the fall season. Crown Princess will also sail the Greek Isles and Mediterranean itineraries, plus a new Grand Mosaic cruise from Lisbon to Rome. Royal Princess' Mediterranean Collection itinerary will offer the opportunity to explore some of the region's smaller boutique ports, such as Portofino, Ravenna and Kotor in Montenegro. Holy Land and Black Sea - The intimate Royal Princess will offer 12 Holy Land cruises, the most Princess has offered to this revered destination. In addition, the ship will sail on two Crimean & Aegean Coast sailings, exploring a number of Black Sea destinations, including the new port of Sochi in Russia. Scandinavia & Russia - Emerald Princess sails for the first time on this classic 10-day route, offering two itinerary variations, both featuring two full days to explore the majesty of St. Petersburg. Passengers can choose an itinerary that visits Oslo or an alternate option visiting Berlin plus a new stop in Helsingborg, Sweden. Emerald Princess will sail on a total of 13 of these voyages, taking in the best of Scandinavia's capitals as well as visits to Estonia and Poland. In addition, Grand Princess will offer two shorter week-long Scandinavia sailings from Southampton. Northern Europe and British Isles - Crown Princess will sail for the first time in this region with 12-day voyages to the charming British Isles, or above the Arctic Circle with cruises to the North Cape, the Norwegian Fjords and Iceland. Tahitian Princess in Northern Europe - Tahitian Princess introduces a lineup of brand new adventures in Northern Europe and the Baltic Sea, with visits to places such as Iceland, Greenland, Scandinavia, the British Isles, Russia, Latvia and Lithuania. Choices include a new 12-day Emerald Isles & Russian Splendors itinerary between Stockholm and Dublin; an 18-day Land of the Midnight Sun journey above the Arctic Circle that includes calls in Murmansk, Russia and Spitsbergen, Norway; and a Connoisseur's Scandinavia & Russia itinerary traveling to new ports on the Gulf of Bothnia and in Lithuania. In addition, the ship will debut two new 18-day Explorer itineraries between London (Dover) and New York offering an opportunity to experience the intriguing destinations of Iceland and Greenland during the peak summer months. These sailings can be combined into a 36-day roundtrip adventure from New York. The ship also debuts a new 31-day sailing from London to West Africa. Transatlantic Sailings - Princess offers a variety of nine- to 21-day spring and fall choices for Atlantic crossings that not only visit the highlights of the Mediterranean, Northern Europe and Western Europe, but also Africa, the Amazon and South America. Passengers can enhance their European travels with a choice of cruisetour options offered in conjunction with many of these sailings. These fully escorted tours are designed to mesh seamlessly with Princess' cruise itineraries for a complete land/sea vacation. Escape Fares for 10-day Europe sailings start at $1,640 per person, based on double occupancy. Princess' Europe cruises will be the first to offer Captain's Circle Launch Savings, a new discount for past passengers. This $100 per person discount is available to Captain's Circle members who make their Europe bookings by September 30, 2008, and will remain combinable with subsequent promotions. Please call 1-800-951-5581 for reservations.

Princess Cruises Announces Next "Gem" of a Ship, Ruby Princess, Will Debut in Caribbean. Sister Ship to Emerald Princess and Crown Princess Launches in November 2008. Princess Cruises will add another 'gem' to its fleet in November 2008, with the debut of Ruby Princess. The line has unveiled the ship's name along with its inaugural deployment - a season of seven-day Western Caribbean sailings from Fort Lauderdale. Ruby Princess is a sister to the enthusiastically received Emerald Princess and Crown Princess, and will make its maiden sailing on November 15, 2008. Its Caribbean program will feature calls at Ocho Rios, Grand Cayman, Cozumel and the line's private beach call at Princess Cays in the Bahamas. The ship's first season will run through April 2009. "With the addition of Ruby Princess we're continuing to offer vacationers further opportunities for a fantastic vacation escape," said Jan Swartz, senior vice president of customer service and sales for Princess. "The feedback from our passengers is that these new ships are really destinations unto themselves because of their great onboard amenities and features. Ruby Princess will be the perfect backdrop for our guests to enjoy the sun and fun of the Caribbean." The new vessel includes a dramatic piazza-style atrium featuring small-bite eateries and an ever-changing array of performing street entertainers. Passengers will also enjoy Princess' other array of dining venues including the signature Sabatini's Italian trattoria and the Crown Grill steak and seafood restaurant, plus a relaxing oasis just for adults called The Sanctuary. Ruby Princess will also offer the many other innovations that define the Princess experience, including the popular Movies Under the Stars poolside movie screen, multiple entertainment options, Personal Choice Dining featuring traditional or Anytime seating, a relaxing Asian-style Lotus Spa with fitness center, an extensive children and teen's center, a wedding chapel and nearly 900 staterooms with private balconies -- perfect for enjoying the scenic Caribbean islands. Please call 1-800-951-5581 for reservations.

Princess Introduces New Itineraries for Caribbean Escapes in 2008-09. Most Modern Fleet in the Caribbean Offers More 10-day and 14-day Sailings than Any Other Cruise Line. The colorful ports of the Caribbean highlight Princess' 2008-09 cruise season as the line's amenity-filled ships offer up fresh itineraries for escapes to these tropical waters, and a new vessel, Ruby Princess, makes her debut. In total, seven Princess ships will sail on 11 itineraries to all corners of the Caribbean, featuring the youngest fleet of any major cruise line in the region. This array of modern vessels, ranging from 710 to 3,100 passengers, offers the highest percentage of balcony staterooms in the Caribbean - perfect for enjoying the idyllic island scenery and crystal blue waters. The line's wide array of itinerary options includes the opportunity to explore some of the lesser-visited ports in the Caribbean with more 10- and 14-day cruises in the Caribbean than any other line. Two new itineraries make their debut, including a new Caribbean Collection 14-day itinerary on Grand Princess featuring the best of the Caribbean with nine ports - among them La Romana (Dominican Republic), Curacao, Trinidad and Barbados. Royal Princess offers three special Caribbean Calypso 14-day escapes to several boutique, less-visited ports and sails as far south as Devil's Island in South America. In addition, Crown Princess will sail on an enhanced seven-day Eastern Caribbean itinerary with the added port of Grand Turk, along with passenger favorites Princess Cays, St. Maarten and St. Thomas. Rounding out the program, the new Ruby Princess makes her debut with a series of seven-day Western Caribbean sailings. Caribbean Princess sails the Southern Caribbean offering alternating Classic and Explorer seven-day itineraries out of San Juan, while Emerald Princess returns with two 10-day roundtrip itineraries from Ft. Lauderdale. And Sea Princess returns with another series of 14-day sailings from Barbados, featuring a new call to Samana, in the Dominican Republic. "We've found both first-timers and long-time cruisers love to travel with Princess in the Caribbean," said Jan Swartz, Princess' senior vice president of customer service and sales. "Our wealth of itinerary options offers even the most experienced cruisers new Caribbean destinations, particularly on our longer voyages. Combined with our amenity-filled ships, Princess offers perfect escapes to the world's most popular destinations." Princess' 2008-09 Caribbean options include: Ruby Princess - The brand-new Ruby Princess will join the Princess fleet for roundtrip seven-day sailings to the Western Caribbean. The vessel, based in Fort Lauderdale, will offer 26 Saturday departures to Caribbean favorites Ocho Rios, Grand Cayman, Cozumel and Princess' own Princess Cays. The ship's season will run from November 15, 2008 through May 9, 2009. Crown Princess - Crown Princess, based in Ft. Lauderdale this season, offers round-trip seven-day cruises on a newly Eastern Caribbean itinerary. The ship offers Sunday departures venturing to Princess Cays, St. Maarten, St. Thomas and the added port of Grand Turk. Crown Princess offers 32 sailings between October 5, 2008 and May 10, 2009. Caribbean Princess - This season, Caribbean Princess moves to San Juan for alternating seven-day itineraries. The Classic Southern Caribbean route features the ports of Barbados, St. Lucia, Antigua, Tortola and St. Thomas, while the enhanced Southern Caribbean Explorer itinerary journeys to the exotic shores of Aruba, Bonaire, Grenada, Dominica and St. Thomas. Fourteen departures on each route run between November 2, 2008 and May 10, 2009. In addition, Caribbean Princess will offer a summer season from New York between May 17 and August 15, 2008 on two Eastern Caribbean itineraries. Ports of call on eight of these nine-day roundtrip voyages include Bermuda (West End), San Juan, St. Thomas and Grand Turk. Three sailings will feature calls in San Juan, St. Maarten, St. Thomas and Grand Turk. Emerald Princess - Emerald Princess returns to alternate 10-day sailings roundtrip from Ft. Lauderdale - one to the Southern Caribbean and the other to the Eastern Caribbean. The Southern Caribbean Medley itinerary, offered on eleven sailings, includes calls at Princess Cays, St. Thomas, Dominica, Grenada, Bonaire and Aruba. The Eastern Caribbean Voyager itinerary, featured on ten sailings, offers calls at Antigua, St. Lucia, Barbados, St. Kitts, St. Thomas and Princess Cays. Emerald Princess' Caribbean season runs between October 21, 2008 and May 9, 2009. Grand Princess - Grand Princess debuts the new roundtrip Caribbean Collection itinerary from Ft. Lauderdale. Offering 10 Friday departures, the ship sails on a 14-day cruise to Aruba, Curacao, Trinidad, Barbados, St. Vincent, St. Kitts, St. Thomas, La Romana and finally Grand Turk. Grand Princess sails between December 19, 2008 and April 24, 2009. Sea Princess - Sea Princess will offer a series of enhanced 14-day Caribbean adventures from Barbados, featuring two alternating itineraries. Six sailings of the Grand Caribbean Islander route feature calls at Dominica, Antigua, St. Maarten, Tortola, Samana, Montego Bay, Curaçao, Bonaire, Isla Margarita, Grenada and Trinidad. The ship will also offer seven sailings on a Grand Caribbean Adventurer itinerary that features stops at St. Lucia, Antigua, St. Kitts, Tortola, Samana, Montego Bay, Grand Cayman, Aruba, Bonaire, Caracas (La Guaira), and Grenada. To begin her season, Sea Princess has an exclusive sailing of the Exotic Southern Caribbean. Beginning in New York, she will sail to St. Thomas, St. Maarten, Dominica, St. Vincent, Grenada and finally Barbados where she will be based for the remainder of the season. Sea Princess sails between October 23, 2008 and April 18, 2009. Royal Princess - The intimate Royal Princess also offers a unique holiday season option with a brand new 14-day Caribbean Calypso itinerary. The ship sails roundtrip from Ft. Lauderdale visiting the shores of St. Barthélemy, St. Lucia, Tobago, Devil's Island, Barbados, Antigua and Virgin Gorda. These exclusive Caribbean Calypso cruises are only offered for three sailing on Dec. 9 and 23, 2008 and Jan. 6, 2009. All of these island escapes feature some of the most amenity-filled vessels in the Princess fleet, with such distinctive features as the line's signature Personal Choice Dining, Lotus Spa, extensive children and teen centers, wedding chapels, internet centers, and a diverse array of entertainment options and venues, all in an intimately designed, personalized environment. Ruby Princess, Emerald Princess, Crown Princess and Caribbean Princess also offer features perfect for island cruising, such as the poolside "Movies Under the Stars" movie screen, a Caribbean-themed alternative restaurant, and nearly 900 cabins with balconies -- more than on any other cruise ships sailing year-round in the Caribbean. Early booking fares for Princess Caribbean sailings begin at $599* per person, based on double occupancy, for a seven-night cruise. Princess to Feature Two Cruise Options to the Sun-Filled Mexican Riviera in 2008-09. Sapphire Princess and Star Princess to offer "South of the Border" departures from Los Angeles and San Francisco. Drawing on more than 40 years of experience in the region, Princess has announced its 2008-09 season of cruising to the sun and spice of the Mexican Riviera. The seductive atmosphere of Mexico, with its dramatic scenery, tropical beaches and a welcoming culture, has made it a passenger favorite since the line first sailed "south of the border" in 1965. Two of the line's amenity-filled vessels, the 116,000-ton Sapphire Princess and the 109,000-ton Star Princess will offer sailings from both Los Angeles and San Francisco. Together, the two floating resorts will offer 38 Mexican journeys from which to choose, with a choice of fun-filled seven-day or 10-day vacations. "Since Princess' beginnings, we've offered the ultimate way to escape south of the border," said Jan Swartz, Princess' senior vice president of customer service and sales. "Next year we're offering sailings on two of our most amenity-filled vessels which offer the perfect opportunity to enjoy the fun and sun of Mexico combined with our attentive service." Sapphire Princess will sail from the Port of Los Angeles for a season of 32 departures to the sunny Mexican Riviera. This favorite seven-day roundtrip route takes in the prime ports of call of Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas. Sapphire Princess will depart on Saturdays between September 27, 2008 and May 2, 2009. Princess is the only cruise line to offer Mexican Riviera sailings from San Francisco during the 2008-09 season. Star Princess will sail a more in-depth exploration of the Mexican Riviera with 10-day cruises from San Francisco featuring calls at Acapulco, Zihuatanejo/Ixtapa, Puerto Vallarta and Cabo San Lucas. The ship will offer six roundtrip sailings between Oct 11, 2008 and April 27, 2009. While in Mexico, passengers can choose from a number of unique Princess shore excursions, such as a "salsa and salsa" hands-on cooking/dance class, being a dolphin trainer for a day, and America's cup racing in Cabo San Lucas. All Mexican Rivera cruises feature Princess' distinctive amenities, including the line's signature Personal Choice Dining, Lotus Spa, youth centers, internet cafes, and an extensive array of entertainment options and venues, all in an intimately designed, personalized environment offering the line's renowned Princess service. Early booking fares for Princess' Mexican Riviera sailings begin at $599 per person, based on double occupancy, for seven-day sailings. Princess Cruises Showcases Panama Canal with Variety of Itineraries in 2008-09. Line Offers the Most Depatures and Modern-Fleet to Transit 20th Century's Greatest Engineering Marvel. The awe-inspiring Panama Canal never fails to be a "must see" wonder for cruisers, and Princess continues to lead the way with three ships transiting this engineering marvel for the 2008-09 season. With more departures and the most modern fleet in the region, the line offers passengers a full range of itineraries to one of the greatest achievements of the 20th Century. Sister ships Coral Princess and Island Princess, both purpose-built for Canal cruising, will offer full Canal transit voyages as well as convenient roundtrip partial transits. In addition, the intimate 670-passenger Pacific Princess will sail on one 20-day Grand Canal adventure. Together, these ships will offer a choice of 40 departures, on six Panama Canal itineraries. Princess ships offer the highest percentage of balcony staterooms of all vessels in this destination, so passengers have the perfect vantage point for watching the Canal's locks as they lift and lower the ship a dramatic 170 feet. "We carry more passengers through the Panama Canal than any other cruise line, and we're delighted so many travelers have chosen us over the past 40 years as the best way to escape and enjoy this 'once-in-a-lifetime' experience," said Jan Swartz, Princess' senior vice president of customer service and sales. "What better view from your Princess balcony than an up-close look at these amazing locks in action." Roundtrip Panama Canal Sailings - Princess offers both east and west coast routes featuring the convenience of a roundtrip itinerary: Roundtrip Panama Canal - Coral Princess and Island Princess both sail on this classic 10-day itinerary from Ft. Lauderdale, with calls in Aruba, Cartagena, the Panama Canal partial transit, Cristobal, Limon (Costa Rica), and Ocho Rios. Coral Princess will offer four departures on this itinerary (October 2 and 12, 2008, February 3 and 13, 2009) and Island Princess will sail on 11 cruises (October 27, November 6, December 14, 2008; January 13 and 23, and February 22 through April 13, 2009.) Pacific Panama Canal - Two sailings of this roundtrip voyage from Los Angeles offer calls at Cabo San Lucas, Acapulco, Huatulco, Costa Rica (Puntarenas), Panama Canal, Fuerte Amador, Nicaragua (Puerto Corinto), Guatemala (Puerto Quetzal), Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo, and Puerto Vallarta. Island Princess sails on this 18-day cruise on September 25, 2008, while Coral Princess offers a 19-day sailing on April 26, 2009, featuring an overnight in the Canal. Full Transit Cruises - The full grandeur of the Panama Canal is the highlight on five transit itineraries, offering 10- to 20-day escapes. Exotic Panama Canal - The hallmark of Princess' full-transit Canal program is a 14-day journey between Los Angeles and Ft. Lauderdale featuring calls at Huatulco, Guatemala (Puerto Quetzal), Nicaragua (Puerto Corinto or San Juan del Sur), Costa Rica (Puntarenas), Panama Canal, Cartagena, and Aruba. Coral Princess features 10 sailings on this route (September 18, October 22, November 5, December 9 and 23, 2008; January 6 and 20, February 23, March 9, April 12, 2009) while Island Princess features four departures (October 13, November 16 and 30, 2008 and April 23, 2009) Panama Canal Adventurer - Between Ft. Lauderdale and Acapulco, a 10-day cruise with calls at Ocho Rios, Panama Canal, Fuerte Amador, Costa Rica (Puntarenas), Nicaragua (San Juan del Sur or Puerto Corinto), Guatemala (Puerto Quetzal), and Huatulco. Coral Princess and Island Princess each offer four sailings on this route. (Coral: November 19 and 29, 2008; March 23 and April 2, 2009. Island: December 24, 2008; January 3, February 2 and 12, 2009) Grand Panama Canal - Three ships offer full Grand Canal transits between Ft. Lauderdale and Vancouver. Coral Princess departs from Vancouver on a 17-day journey beginning September 15, 2008 with calls at Huatulco, Guatemala (Puerto Quetzal), Nicaragua (Puerto Corinto or San Juan del Sur), Costa Rica (Puntarenas), Panama Canal, Cartagena, and Aruba. Island Princess offers an 18-day voyage on a similar itinerary adding a call in Victoria and Los Angeles that departs on April 23, 2009. The intimate Pacific Princess offers a 20-day transit that departs April 24, 2009 and includes calls in Aruba, San Blas, Panama Canal, Fuerte Amador, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Acapulco, Cabo San Lucas and San Francisco. Early booking fares for Princess' Panama Canal 10-day sailings begin at $1,199 per person, based on double occupancy. Princess to Feature an Unprecedented Three Ships in South America for 2008-09 Season. Line Introduces First Cruisetour to Visit Remote Galapagos Islands. The mighty Amazon, dramatic Cape Horn, the alluring Machu Picchu, the untouched Galapagos Islands and the remote continent of Antarctica are all highlights of Princess Cruises' 2008-09 South America adventures. For the first time the line will feature three ships sailing to the continent and will introduce a new itinerary and cruisetour that includes the opportunity to follow in Darwin's footsteps to the Galapagos Islands. The diverse cruise lineup features a record 21 departures on six different itineraries. Star Princess will return with the popular Cape Horn & Strait of Magellan, Antarctica and Andes cruises plus a new 14-day Cape Horn itinerary between the vibrant cities of Rio and Santiago. The intimate Pacific Princess explores the Amazon rainforest offering more voyages than ever. Her sister ship Royal Princess will sail on two new 12-day voyages between Ft. Lauderdale and Guayaquil, Ecuador that will provide optional cruisetours to the untouched Galapagos Islands and the mysterious Machu Picchu. "South America is one of those destinations that experienced travelers have on their 'wish list' of travel experiences, and we're excited to be growing our presence there," said Jan Swartz, Princess Cruises senior vice president of customer service. "We were an early pioneer of this cruise destination and now we're offering an even broader range of ways to explore these fascinating parts of the continent, including the Galapagos, which is a truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience." From the Andes to Antarctica - The amenity-filled Star Princess will return to South America offering four itinerary options, including the popular Cape Horn and Strait of Magellan sailings and the line's famed Antarctica cruises. Options include: Andes & South America - This Pacific Ocean sailing between San Francisco and Santiago features the best of the Pacific coasts of two continents with calls at Cabo San Lucas, Acapulco, Nicaragua (Puerto Corinto), Costa Rica (Puntarenas), Panama Canal (Puerto Amador), Quito (Manta), Lima (Callao - overnight), and La Serena (Coquimbo). Star Princess will offer two departures, on November 20, 2008 and March 30, 2009. Cape Horn Route to Rio - Star Princess will offer four sailings on this itinerary between Rio de Janeiro and Santiago, featuring scenic glacier cruising along the Chilean fjords, Punta Arenas, Beagle Channel Scenic Cruising, Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego), Cape Horn Scenic Cruising, Falkland Islands (Stanley), Montevideo and Buenos Aires. Departures are available on December 8, December 22, 2008, March 2 and March 16, 2009. Cape Horn & Straits of Magellan - This classic route between Santiago and Buenos Aires follows the path of early explorers around the infamous Cape Horn, and includes destinations such as Puerto Montt, Glacier Scenic Cruising, Punta Arenas, Beagle Channel Scenic Cruising, Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego), Cape Horn Scenic Cruising, Falkland Islands (Stanley) and Montevideo. Sailings depart on January 5 and February 2, 2009. Antarctica & South America Adventure - This dramatic sailing travels between Buenos Aires and Santiago and features four days of scenic cruising along the Antarctic Peninsula (including: Elephant Island, Antarctic Sound, Deception Island, Gerlache Strait, Neumayer Channel, South Shetland Island and Admiralty Bay), as well as Montevideo, Falkland Islands (Stanley), Cape Horn Scenic Cruising, Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego), Beagle Channel Scenic Cruising, and Punta Arenas. Two sailings depart on January 17 and February 14, 2009. The Mighty Amazon - Pacific Princess will sail on an unprecedented nine sailings of a 14-day Amazon River adventure between Ft. Lauderdale and Manaus, Brazil. The 670-passenger ship will visit St. Barthelemy, Dominica, St. Lucia, Tobago, Devil's Island, and the Amazon ports of Santarem, Boca da Valeria and an overnight visit to Manaus. Pacific Princess sails between December 19, 2008 and April 10, 2009. For Explorers - Royal Princess debuts two sailings of a new 12-day South America and Panama Explorer itinerary that travels between Ft. Lauderdale and Guayaquil, Equador. The ship will carry her 710 passengers to Aruba, Cartagena, San Blas (Panama), through the Panama Canal to Puerto Amador, Costa Rica (Puntarenas), and Esmeraldas (Equador). The sailings depart on November 15 and 27, 2008. Galapagos and Machu Picchu Cruisetours - Princess introduces two new cruisetour options featuring travel to the Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu. The Galapagos Discovery tour option provides a full day of touring in Quito, plus travel to the Galapagos where the M/V Galapagos Legend will be their home for three days of exploring around the islands to see the astounding indigenous wildlife, including sea lions, iguanas, the world's largest colony of waved albatross, and the famous giant tortoises. The Machu Picchu Adventure itinerary includes travel from Lima to Cusco with the opportunity to tour the city and get acclimated to the city's 11,500-foot elevation. The next day passengers will take the train to Machu Picchu, the "Lost City of the Incas," known as one of the most extraordinary examples of landscape architecture in the world. Both tours are designed to combine seamlessly with Royal Princess' South America and Panama Explorer itinerary, offering both pre-cruise and post-cruise travel options. Early booking fares for Princess' South America cruises begin at $1,795 per person, based on double occupancy. Cruisetour fares begin at $4,699. 2008/2009 SUN & DAWN PRINCESS AUSTRALIA Cruises. Australia, New Zealand, Asia, South Pacific and Pacific Rim. Princess Cruises is pleased to announce our largest Australia program yet, with Sun Princess based in Australia year-round beginning summer 2008 and Dawn Princess joining her from October 2008 to March 2009. A variety of embarkation ports will be offered to tap into the local Australian markets. During the Southern winter season (April to September), Sun Princess will sail from either Fremantle (Perth) or Sydney. In the Southern summer season (October to March), Sun Princess will be based in Melbourne and Dawn Princess will sail from Sydney. The expanded Sun and Dawn Princess Australia program includes 3 circumnavigations of the continent and a new 13-day New Zealand itinerary (both available from Sydney and Melbourne). Other itineraries include an 8-day cruise to Tasmania, 10-and 12-day voyages to islands in the South Pacific, a 28-day cruise to Tahiti, plus a 42-day roundtrip cruise from Australia to Japan, China and islands in the Pacific to coincide with the famous Japanese cherry blossom season. Also new for the 2008/2009 season is a 75-day voyage around the Pacific Rim. This will also be available to North Americans in 3 sectors; 28 days from Sydney to San Francisco, 23 days from San Francisco to Beijing and 24 days from Beijing back to Sydney. Additionally, the 2008/2009 season sees the introduction of Fremantle (Perth) as a new Australian homeport, offering 15-and 21-day sailings to Asia and 2 voyages to and from Sydney ‘over the top’ of Australia. Both ships will retain all of the hallmarks of Princess, with all the choice and amenities of a big ship while keeping the warmth and intimacy of a small ship. In recognition of the Australian homeports, the program will also offer a more ‘Australian flavor’ of cruising, including more Australian guest entertainers and different shows in the theatres. The onboard currency will be Australian dollars and all purchases made onboard, including shore-excursions, will be in this currency. Full year deployment of Sun Princess sailing roundtrip from Australia, joined by her sister ship Dawn Princess for the southern summer (October to March). .. More destination choices with 32 departures offering 242 calls to 82 different ports. .. Expanded program including 3 circumnavigations of Australia and a new 13-day New Zealand itinerary. .. First Ever ‘Pacific Rim’ cruise sailing roundtrip from Australia. .. New, longer voyages to places less travelled including China, Japan and Tahiti. .. 2 new homeports of Fremantle (Perth) and Melbourne. Princess to Double World Cruise Offerings in 2009. Both Tahitian Princess and Royal Princess to Sail on Global Voyages to Six Continents. Due to the enthusiastic response for Princess' return to world cruising, the line will offer two global itineraries in 2009, giving twice as many passengers the opportunity to enjoy this unparalleled travel experience, as the ships take them to more than 40 destinations on six continents. For the first time, Princess will offer world cruising on two sister ships, with both voyages commencing at nearly the same time. The 670-passenger Tahitian Princess and 710-passenger Royal Princess will offer similar 107-day itineraries that set sail from Ft. Lauderdale in January 2009. The Tahitian Princess sailing leaves on January 14, ending in Dover, while Royal Princess sails on January 20 and winds up in Rome. In addition, passengers can choose from two extension options for the Tahitian Princess voyage, giving world travelers the option of finishing this journey of a lifetime in Dover, Rome, Stockholm or New York. Both itineraries feature travel to South America, the South Pacific, Australia, Asia, India and Egypt, with differing European segments. Each voyage will call at a brand new port for Princess -- Port Blair in the Andaman Islands, a picturesque stop in the Indian Ocean. "World cruises are the ultimate travel experience, and now we're offering two exciting opportunities in 2009 for a select group of passengers who are passionate about exploration," said Jan Swartz, Princess' senior vice president of customer service and sales. "And the intimate size of these ships is very appealing for a journey of this nature." Tahitian Princess and Royal Princess will both set sail from Ft. Lauderdale on similar itineraries that begin with a visit to Grand Cayman and a transit of the Panama Canal on the way to Quito (Manta), Ecuador. Passengers will enjoy an overnight stay in Lima (Callao), Peru where they can visit the dramatic ruins of Machu Picchu. An unusual opportunity to visit Easter Island follows, and the ships will cruise by historic Pitcairn Island as well. The tropical pleasures of Tahiti (Papeete) and Rarotonga are next to delight passengers as the ships then head "Down Under" for Auckland and the Australian ports of Burnie (Tasmania), Sydney, Brisbane, and Cairns (for visits to the Great Barrier Reef). Next up are Rabaul (Papua/New Guinea) and Guam, followed by the mysteries of Asia with calls to Osaka (for Kyoto), Hiroshima, Seoul (Inchon), Shanghai, Hong Kong, Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam), Sihanoukville (Cambodia) Bangkok, Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur (Port Kelang) in Malaysia. A new port for Princess, Port Blair in the Andaman Islands, makes its debut as the ships cruise the Indian Ocean on the way to Mumbai, India. They then head for Dubai and Salalah in Oman, followed by the wonders of Egypt with calls in Safaga (for Luxor/Karnak) and Port Said (for Cairo/Giza). Once the ships transit the Suez Canal and depart the pyramids of Egypt, each itinerary heads in a different direction. Tahitian Princess passengers will enjoy the history and culture of Athens (Piraeus), Sorrento/Capri, Rome (Civitavecchia), Cannes (for Monte Carlo), Barcelona, Gibraltar and Lisbon before heading north to Ireland for a call at Cork (Cobh - for Blarney Castle), followed by Paris/Normandy (Le Havre), and finally arriving in Dover to end their sojourn in London. Passengers aboard Royal Princess meanwhile will instead head to the Holy Land to visit Jerusalem (Ashdod), and then call at Istanbul, Athens, Sicily (Messina), Barcelona, Cannes, and Pisa/Florence (Livorno), before their final stop in the eternal city of Rome. Tahitian Princess passengers can also create the ultimate 117-day adventure by extending their voyage 10 days to include northern Europe, Scandinavia and a call in St. Petersburg before ending in Stockholm. They can also choose to instead combine their cruise with a six-day transatlantic crossing from Southampton to New York aboard the legendary Queen Mary 2, for a 113-day voyage. Early booking fares for Princess' world cruises begin at $21,495 per person, based on double occupancy. Princess Announces 2008-09 Season for Asia and Australia/New Zealand Cruises. Diamond Princess Offers New Spring Departures for Asia Adventures. Sun Princess and Dawn Princess Sail on Unique Australia-based Itineraries. From the jeweled palaces of Bangkok and the grandeur of China's Great Wall to the unique wildlife of Tasmania and the towering fjords of New Zealand, each year Princess passengers delight in the many unique destinations offered on cruises to Asia and Australia/New Zealand. The 2008-09 season will be no exception as the line will once again return to these exotic destinations with a full program of sailings, aboard the amenity-filled Diamond Princess. In addition, Sun Princess and Dawn Princess will be based in Australia for a series of unique voyages. In total, Princess will now offer more than double the Australia and New Zealand capacity of any other cruise line, and will feature more capacity in Asia on voyages longer than 10 days. The 116,000-ton Diamond Princess will offer 16 Asia and Australia/New Zealand sailings with a choice of five different itineraries traveling to some of the region's most intriguing ports. The season features more departures on the favorite Southeast Asia and China itinerary, and offers several spring sailings in addition to the traditional fall cruise options - representing a 33 percent increase in Asia capacity. A passenger favorite, Diamond Princess will be the largest and most feature-rich vessel sailing in the region, with more than 50 percent of staterooms offering a private balcony, perfect for enjoying the dramatic harbor views found on these itineraries. Rounding out the program with new options, Sun Princess and Dawn Princess will sail between Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific and Asia, including an expanded series of cruises around the continent and new home ports in Melbourne and Perth. "The wonder of Asia and beauty of Australia continue to delight our passengers year after year," said Jan Swartz, Princess' senior vice president of customer service and sales. "We're dedicated to providing our passengers with these rich exotic itineraries that never fail to create memories that last a lifetime." Australia & New Zealand - Diamond Princess sails on Princess' classic 12-day Australia & New Zealand itinerary between Sydney and Auckland. The ship offers six sailings between December 12, 2008 and February 10, 2009 that visit Melbourne, Hobart (Tasmania), Dunedin, Christchurch, Tauranga and offer scenic cruising through the dramatic Fiordland National Park. Southeast Asia & China - Diamond Princess features more sailings on this popular 16-day route between Beijing and Bangkok that includes calls at Nagasaki, Shanghai, Okinawa, Taipei, Hong Kong, Nha Trang (Vietnam), Ho Chi Minh City and Singapore. The ship offers six departures, with fall cruises sailing between October 6 and November 7, 2008, as well as spring sailings between March 14 and April 15, 2009. Australia & Asia - Two options await passengers who want a glimpse of both the wonders of Asia and the dramatic natural attractions of Australia. The first choice, a 19-day Bangkok to Sydney route features Ho Chi Minh City, Kota Kinabalu (Borneo, Malaysia), Singapore, Darwin, Port Douglas, Airlie Beach (for the Great Barrier Reef), and Brisbane. Diamond Princess heads "Down Under" on this itinerary departing November 23, 2008. In spring, passengers can choose to sail from Sydney to Bangkok on a more southern route, featuring calls in Melbourne, Hobart, Adelaide, Perth, Exmouth, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, and Sihanoukville (Cambodia - for Angkor Wat). This enhanced 20-day adventure departs on February 22, 2009. Alaska & Far East - A 15- and 16-day day voyage across the top of the Pacific, sailing between Anchorage (Whittier) and Beijing as Diamond Princess takes passengers to Kodiak Island, Sapporo (Japan), Vladivostok, Pusan (Korea), Kagoshima and Dalian (China). The ship sails from Anchorage (Whittier) on September 20, 2008, with a return sailing on a 16-day reverse itinerary departing Beijing on May 1, 2009. Both cruises can be combined with a Gulf of Alaska cruise to make a full 22- or 23-day-day journey, or even an extended 31- or 32-day sailing by adding in a Southeast Asia and China cruise as well. Sun Princess and Dawn Princess Sail From Australia - In addition to Diamond Princess' program, Princess will also offer a series of special Australia-based cruises aboard Sun Princess and Dawn Princess. In what is Princess' largest Australia program yet, these two ships will offer 32 departures with 242 calls to 82 different ports. Sun Princess, which will make its home in Australia year-round, will be joined by Dawn Princess between October 2008 and March 2009 and together they will offer a unique line-up of cruise options including 28-day cruises around Australia, a new 13-day itinerary to New Zealand, and an eight-day voyage to Tasmania, in addition to a selection of other cruises to the South Pacific, Asia and a variety of Australian ports. Early booking fares for the 12-day Australia/New Zealand sailings on Diamond Princess begin at $1,595 per person, based on double occupancy. Asia sailings on Diamond Princess start at $2,145 for a 16-day itinerary. Princess Details Diverse Array of Itineraries to Hawaii and Tahiti in 2008-09. Golden Princess Debuts in Hawaii with most Hawaii Cruises from West Coast; Tahitian Princess Introduces Enhanced Itinerary. Princess Cruises announced its 2008-09 itineraries to the island paradises of Hawaii and Tahiti, featuring a variety of itineraries aboard the intimate Tahitian Princess and the amenity-filled Golden Princess. The new schedule includes Golden Princess' debut in Hawaii featuring roundtrip sailings from Los Angeles to Hawaii, with more west coast departures to Hawaii than any other line. In Tahiti, the intimate Tahitian Princess sails French Polynesia with an enhanced 10-day itinerary as well as two Hawaii/Tahiti sailings, two one-way cruises between Hawaii and Vancouver, and even an extended voyage from the South Pacific to Easter Island, South America and through the Panama Canal. "Of our many worldwide destinations, Hawaii and Tahiti evoke some of the most vivid images of a tropical paradise," said Jan Swartz, Princess' senior vice president. "Passengers always love these voyages -- whether they choose to enjoy the lush Polynesian isles and the personal feel of one of our smallest vessels, or the popular amenities of one of our larger ships as they sail to the beautiful Hawaiian Islands." Roundtrip Hawaiian Islands - Golden Princess takes over Princess' popular Hawaii cruises conveniently sailing roundtrip from Los Angeles. The 2,600-passenger ship's debut in the region offers passengers a 14-day itinerary that includes Hilo, Kilauea Volcano Scenic Cruising, Honolulu, Kauai (Nawiliwili), and Maui (Lahaina). The ship offers 14 sailings between October 1, 2008 and April 1, 2009. One-way Hawaiian Islands - Tahitian Princess passengers can enjoy two sailings between Honolulu and Vancouver with a 10-day itinerary that features calls in Maui, Kauai and Hilo on May 19, 2008 and September 18, 2008. Hawaii & Tahiti - Tahitian Princess will offer two journeys between Tahiti (Papeete) and Honolulu in 2008 . An 11-day sailing departing May 8 will feature calls in Moorea, Bora Bora, Christmas Island, Hilo, Maui (Lahaina), and Kauai (Nawiliwili). On September 28, a 12-day adventure will be available featuring Hilo, Kilaueau Volcano Scenic Cruising, Kona, Maui (Lahaina), Hilo, Christmas Island, Bora Bora, Raiatea and Moorea. Tahiti &Polynesia - An enhanced 10-day roundtrip itinerary featuring an overnight in Tahiti (Papeete), plus calls at the lush Polynesian isles of Huahine, Rangiroa, Raiatea (overnight), Tahaa Scenic Cruising, Bora Bora (overnight), and Moorea. The ship will sail on seven departures of this route beginning October 10 through December 9, 2008. South Pacific & Andes Explorer - Tahitian Princess will also take passengers across the Pacific from Tahiti and on to South America and through the Panama Canal. This 26-day journey from Papeete to Ft. Lauderdale features calls in Bora Bora, Moorea, Pitcairn Island (scenic cruising), Easter Island, Pisco (San Martin, Peru), Lima (Callao, overnight for Machu Picchu), Quito (Manta), Cristobal (Panama), San Blas (Panama) and Limon (Costa Rica). The extended voyage departs on December 19, 2008. Early booking fares for Golden Princess Hawaiian Islands cruises begin at $1,845, per person based on double occupancy. Tahitian Princess sailings begin at $1,445 for a 10-day Tahiti & Polynesia voyage. Princess Exotic Cruisetours Take Passengers to Some of the Globe's Most Celebrated Destinations in 2008-09. Galapagos Islands and China's Scenic City of Hangzhou Added to Worldwide Attractions. Princess will debut three new cruisetour options for the 2008-09 season to add even more adventurous opportunities for passengers on South America, Asia or Australia cruises. These full land/sea vacations take passengers beyond ports of call to explore some of the world's most fascinating destinations, including new tours to the remote Galapagos Islands, home to unique indigenous wildlife, and Hangzhou, one of China's most scenic cities. Together Princess' worldwide lineup of Exotic cruisetours offer passengers the opportunities to visit three of the new Seven Wonders of the World as well as a number of UNESCO's World Heritage sites, including such important sites as Machu Picchu, The Great Wall of China, Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer statue, Australia's Great Barrier Reef and Angkor Wat. The three new tours debuting next season include Galapagos Discovery, which is offered in conjunction with a South America and Panama Canal cruise; Beijing, Hangzhou and Xian, which is combined with several Asia voyages; and Tropical Highlights of Australia which is an add-on to Australia/New Zealand or Asia/Australia sailings. "These unique cultural itineraries offer a wonderful opportunity for passengers to expand their vacation options with visits to some of the world's most memorable destinations and sites," said Jan Swartz, Princess' senior vice president of customer service. "It's a seamless way to enjoy Princess hospitality and service on an unforgettable journey beyond their cruise." South America - Machu Picchu and Rio de Janeiro's landmark Christ the Redeemer statue both were recently voted among the new Seven Wonders of the World - and both are featured on Princess cruisetours in South America. For the first time, Princess will offer a tour, featuring air travel from Guayaquil, Ecuador to the Galapagos where the will be their home for three days of exploring the islands that inspired Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. Passengers will have four days to view the unique indigenous wildlife on various islands, including sea lions, iguanas, the world's largest colony of waved albatross, and the famous Blue-footed Booby. - Machu Picchu and Rio de Janeiro's landmark Christ the Redeemer statue both were recently voted among the new Seven Wonders of the World - and both are featured on Princess cruisetours in South America. For the first time, Princess will offer a Galapagos Discovery tour, featuring air travel from Guayaquil, Ecuador to the Galapagos where the M/V Galapagos Legend will be their home for three days of exploring the islands that inspired Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. Passengers will have four days to view the unique indigenous wildlife on various islands, including sea lions, iguanas, the world's largest colony of waved albatross, and the famous Blue-footed Booby. Rounding out the South America program's five itinerary options are tours to Rio and Iguaçu Falls as well as Machu Picchu via the historic cities of Lima and Cusco. Asia - Passengers on Princess Asia cruises can explore another of the new Seven Wonders of the World - China's Great Wall. Three China cruisetour options each offer the opportunity to visit Beijing and see this world-famous barrier, along with many of the country's famed attractions such as the Terra Cotta Warriors in Xian, cruise the Yangtze River, and a new destination for Princess, the historic city of Hangzhou. One of the most prosperous cities of China for much of the last 1,000 years, Hangzhou was once called "the most splendid and luxurious city in the world," by none other than Marco Polo. Today this ancient capital is ranked as one of the ten most scenic cities in China, drawing visitors from around the world particularly for the natural beauty of West Lake and the city's historic treasures. - Passengers on Princess Asia cruises can explore another of the new Seven Wonders of the World - China's Great Wall. Three China cruisetour options each offer the opportunity to visit Beijing and see this world-famous barrier, along with many of the country's famed attractions such as the Terra Cotta Warriors in Xian, cruise the Yangtze River, and a new destination for Princess, the historic city of Hangzhou. One of the most prosperous cities of China for much of the last 1,000 years, Hangzhou was once called "the most splendid and luxurious city in the world," by none other than Marco Polo. Today this ancient capital is ranked as one of the ten most scenic cities in China, drawing visitors from around the world particularly for the natural beauty of West Lake and the city's historic treasures. Asia visitors can also experience the highlights of Southeast Asia with the Bangkok and Angkor Wat option, which includes a visit to Cambodia to see the celebrated temple complex - a UNESCO World Heritage site - plus Thailand's capital and the northern city of Chiang Mai. Australia - Four different cruisetour options offer travelers the opportunity to visit the iconic sights of Sydney plus visit the Great Barrier Reef. In addition, some tour options include travel to the outback to see Ayers Rock, Kakadu National park and Kuranda, an aboriginal village surrounded by the World heritage Wet tropics of Queensland. New for the season, the tour features extra time for a longer visit in Queensland. - Four different cruisetour options offer travelers the opportunity to visit the iconic sights of Sydney plus visit the Great Barrier Reef. In addition, some tour options include travel to the outback to see Ayers Rock, Kakadu National park and Kuranda, an aboriginal village surrounded by the World heritage Wet tropics of Queensland. New for the season, the Tropical Highlights of Australia tour features extra time for a longer visit in Queensland. Please call 1-800-951-5581 for reservations.

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