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Princess Cruises South of the Border with Three Ships in 2006-07
Mexican Rivera Program Includes First Golden Princess Sailings on West
Coast
SANTA CLARITA, Calif. June 30, 2005
Golden Princess will introduce its first West Coast cruises next
season as part of Princess' 2006-07 Mexican Riviera cruise program,
which features south-of-the-border cruises from both Los Angeles and
San Francisco.
In total, three ships -- Diamond Princess, Golden Princess and Island
Princess -- will continue Princess' legacy and leadership in Mexico
with the itineraries that first brought the line to prominence.
Diamond Princess will sail the line's classic roundtrip voyages from
Los Angeles, with an additional special holiday voyage aboard Island
Princess. Golden Princess will make her West Coast debut with
roundtrip sailings from San Francisco and a one-way voyage from
Acapulco.
"The Mexican Riviera is where Princess started, and we continue to
offer the region's best cruise experience," said Jan Swartz, senior
vice president of customer service and sales for Princess. "Our
amenity-filled vessels offer more balconies than any other line in
Mexico, making a Princess ship the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing
breakfast overlooking Cabo's majestic Los Arcos or watching Puerto
Vallarta's scenic Banderas Bay during sailaway."
Los Angeles passengers can choose from 31 weekly cruises aboard
Diamond Princess, or Island Princess' holiday sailing, departing
December 20, 2006. Both ships sail on the line's classic seven-day
roundtrip itinerary featuring calls at Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and
Cabo San Lucas. Diamond Princess departs every Saturday between
September 23, 2006 and April 28, 2007.
San Francisco passengers will travel aboard Golden Princess for her
first West Coast cruises, which include two 10-day roundtrip sailings
featuring Acapulco, Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo, Puerto Vallarta and Cabo San
Lucas -- offered on April 12 and 22, 2007. The ship also sails on a
seven-day voyage between Acapulco and San Francisco on April 5, 2007,
with calls at Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and Cabo
San Lucas.
All Mexican Rivera cruises 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 an extensive
array of entertainment options and venues, all in an intimately
designed, personalized environment offering the line's renowned
Princess Service. Together, the three vessels offer the most balcony
staterooms available for Mexican Riviera cruises, perfect for enjoying
the area's warm breezes and spectacular sunsets.
Early Booking Discount fares for cruises to the Mexican Riviera begin
at $599 per person, based on double occupancy, for a seven-day
sailing. Golden Princess' 10-day sailings begin at $1,249. Cruises
open for booking on July 16, 2005.
Additional information is available through a professional travel
agent.
About Princess Cruises:One of the best -known names in cruising,
Princess Cruises is a global cruise and tour company operating a fleet
of 14 modern ships renowned for their innovative design and wide array
of choices in dining, entertainment and amenities, all provided in an
environment of exceptional customer service. A recognized leader in
worldwide cruising, Princess offers its passengers the opportunity to
escape to the top destinations around the globe, with sailings to all
seven continents, ranging in length from seven to 30 days. The
company, which celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2005, is part of
Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE:CCL; NYSE:CUK).
Princess Cruises is a proud member of World's Leading Cruise Lines.
Our exclusive alliance also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland
America, Cunard Line, Costa Cruises, Windstar Cruises and The Yachts
of Seabourn. Sharing a passion to please each guest, and a commitment
to quality and value, our member lines appeal to a wide range of
lifestyles and budgets. Together we offer exciting and enriching
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