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Old February 26th, 2004, 10:01 PM
Ross Klein
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I wouldn't normally post this press release, but I thought others might
be amused by the statement in the fourth paragraph that the "Diamond
Princess departs Nagasaki today on a trans-Atlantic crossing as it
positions to Los Angeles." I hope the navigational crew on board isn't
as geographically challenged as the PR folks at Princess.

Chuckling to myself,

Ross

P.S. No need to flame me if you don't share my sense of humour


February 26, 2004 03:37 PM US Eastern Timezone

New Diamond Princess Delivered and Christened in Japan; Latest Princess
Cruises Ship Launched with Traditional Japanese Ceremony

Press Release

SANTA CLARITA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004--Under sunny skies
in Nagasaki, Japan, the new Diamond Princess was named today in a
colorful ceremony which featured traditional Japanese festivities set
against the state-of-the-art ship. The ship was delivered earlier in the
morning to Princess Cruises by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI),
builders of the 116,000-ton vessel.

Diamond Princess was named by Mrs. Yoshiko Tsukuda, wife of Kazuo
Tsukuda, president of MHI. Dressed in a traditional kimono, Mrs. Tsukuda
officially launched the ship in a ceremony that included such Japanese
touches as a taiko drum performance, a traditional dragon dance and a
Shinto-style blessing. Hundreds of guests from around Japan and other
Asian regions attended the ceremony, which also featured a spectacular
fireworks display and other touches designed to bring the ship good fortune.

The 116,000-ton, 2,670-passenger Diamond Princess launches a new ship
design for Princess and makes history as the first large cruise ship
built in Japan in more than a decade. The vessel incorporates Princess'
trademark design philosophy -- including an abundance of balcony cabins,
flexibility in dining and entertainment options, Princess' renowned
service and a variety of intimate spaces -- giving the ship all of the
choice of a large ship with the feel of a much smaller vessel. The ship
offers passengers a unique dining program with four themed dining rooms,
complimenting the main dining room and Sabatini's trattoria -- Princess'
trademark alternative restaurant; a new Princess Concierge Service; the
fleet's largest Internet Cafe; and the debut of Club Fusion, a new
high-tech dance lounge.

Diamond Princess departs Nagasaki today on a trans-Atlantic crossing as
it positions to Los Angeles for its inaugural season of Mexico cruises,
which begins March 13. The ship will be based in Seattle this summer for
seven-day round-trip Inside Passage cruises to Alaska.

One of the best-known names in North American cruising, Princess Cruises
is a global cruise and tour company. Part of Carnival Corporation & plc
(NYSE:CCL)(NYSE:CUK), its current fleet of 12 ships sail on
approximately 150 different itineraries around the globe, calling at
more than 260 ports on all seven continents. By 2006 a further three
ships will be introduced. Additional information is available through a
professional travel agent, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS, or by visiting the
company's website at www.princess.com.

Note to editors: Additional Diamond Princess photographs featured online
at www.princess.com are also available in high resolution format via
email upon request.

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 cruise vacations to
the world's most desirable destinations.

 




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