Easy to Set Sail For Bermuda!

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East Coast Departures Make It Easy to Set Sail For Bermuda

NEW YORK, May 6
Cruise passengers will be able to depart for the pink and white sandy
beaches of Bermuda from any of seven East Coast ports in 2004,
according to the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).

Sailings to Bermuda are scheduled from New York; Bayonne, N.J.;
Boston; Philadelphia; Baltimore; Norfolk; and Fort Lauderdale. This
year has the potential to see more cruise passengers than ever coming
to experience the distinctly British charm of this beautiful island.

"A recent study showed that 63 percent of passengers view a journey on
a cruise ship as an ideal way to explore a vacation area they may want
to return to at a later date," says Terry L. Dale, president and CEO
of CLIA, the non- profit association representing the North American
cruise industry and nearly 16,000 travel agencies.

"Visiting Bermuda by ship is a wonderful way for cruisers --
particularly first-timers -- to 'sample' the destination while
enjoying all their 'floating resort' has to offer, including fine
dining, numerous onboard activities, top-flight entertainment, and the
high level of luxury and pampering that are all included in the cost,"
says Dale.

Once in Bermuda, travelers will find friendly residents, delightful
shopping experiences, beautiful beaches, unique landscapes and
historic architecture. They can also participate in snorkeling, scuba
diving, sailing, swimming and fishing as well as horseback riding,
birdwatching and golf on some of the world's most famous courses.

The cruise lines enhance the itinerary with uniquely Bermuda
experiences and shore excursions, such as private visits to historic
homes; a cooking class with a local chef; city tours by bike, by foot
and by candlelight; learning to kayak the multi-hued blue waters; and
exploring the island's ecological treasures and famous coral reefs in
a glass-bottomed boat.

Sailing to Bermuda during the summer of 2004 will be Carnival Cruise
Lines, Celebrity Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Radisson Seven Seas
Cruises, and Royal Caribbean International.

For more information on Bermuda cruises, visit CLIA's website,
www.cruising.org, then visit a cruise expert at a CLIA member travel
agency. To find a nearby member agency staffed with Accredited Cruise
Counsellors (ACCs), Master Cruise Counsellors (MCCs) and Elite Cruise
Counsellors (ECCs) -- agents who have extensive cruise experience and
have completed advanced levels of CLIA's intensive training program --
click on "Find a Cruise Travel Agent" on CLIA's website.

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is a nonprofit marketing
and training organization comprising 19 leading cruise lines in 2004,
which together accommodate 95 percent of the North American cruise
passengers. Approximately 16,000 travel agencies focused and engaged
in the sales of cruise vacations in the U.S. and Canada are members of
the association. The association conducts cruise industry-related
research and communication initiatives to educate and promote the
attributes of cruise vacations and CLIA member travel agencies to the
traveling public. CLIA is a recognized travel industry leader in sales
education. CLIA provides an extensive array of educational programs
for travel agents including curriculum leading to certification as
Accredited Cruise Counsellors, Master Cruise Counsellors and Elite
Cruise Counsellors -- considered the consumers' best resource for
planning a cruise vacation. For more information on CLIA, its member
cruise lines and travel agencies, visit its website at
www.cruising.org.