18 New Adventures Ashore in Alaska!

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Princess Introduces 18 New Adventures Ashore(R) in Alaska

Active Outings and Exclusive Tours Bring Even More Choice to Shore
Excursion Lineup in 49th State

Entire Season of Tours Available Now for Online Reservations

SANTA CLARITA, Calif., April 12
From rock climbing and sled dog mushing to wildlife encounters and
exclusive tours that take guests back in time, Princess' shore
excursions enable guests to experience Alaska from a number of
different perspectives. This summer, passengers will have even more
Adventures Ashore® to choose from as the line adds 18 new tour options
to its roster of more than 125 total shore excursions in this
destination.
"Experiencing the wilderness and the culture of this magnificent state
are highlights of any Alaska cruise," said Charlie Ball, president of
Princess Tours. "We go to great lengths to find the best excursions
for our guests and offer them exceptional choices so they can fully
enjoy all of the wonder Alaska has to offer."

The line's full season of Alaska shore excursions are now available
for passengers who wish to pre-reserve their tour choices through
Princess' online Cruise Personalizer. Anyone booked on an Alaska
cruise can take advantage of this early reservation process to make
sure they get just the excursions they're hoping to take. "Many of our
Alaska tours are very popular and fill up quickly," noted Ball. "So we
encourage our passengers to make their selections early." Princess
pioneered online shore excursion booking, and this will be the fourth
Alaska season where passengers have the convenience of this
reservation system at www.princess.com.

The new options passengers can choose from this season include:

Ketchikan

Adventure Kart Expedition - A way to experience the wonders of the

Alaskan wilderness from the driver's seat of a specially designed,
off-

road adventure go-kart. The exciting one hour guided trek enables

passengers to explore the remote back country along the shoreline of

George Inlet. The expedition ends with a one-hour jet boat cruise

through George Inlet and back to town.

Clover Pass Bike Ride -- A chance to ride where locals go to
bike. This
9.5- or 11.5-mile (rider's choice) trek takes passengers into the
beauty
of the Tongass National Forest including rolling hills, scenic
views and
waterfalls.

Coastal Rain Forest Sanctuary -- An opportunity for guests to
immerse
themselves in a private wilderness environment for a chance to
view
wildlife in a natural habitat. The sanctuary includes a forest
and
protected estuary, which attract a variety of animals including
wolves,
minks, marten, eagles, bears, seals and shore birds. A
naturalist will
guide passengers to the best viewing areas.

Clover Passage by Kayak -- A paddling adventure in the Tongass
National
Forest through protected waters that enable passengers to fully
experience the tranquility of the forest while learning about the
natural
and cultural history of the area.

First City Deluxe Tour -- An exclusive tour through Ketchikan's
colorful
history and rich heritage. Guests travel on a deluxe mini bus to
see
many of the town's highlights in a more intimate setting,
including a
private encounter with two fascinating birds of prey at the Deer
Mountain
Tribal Hatchery and Eagle Center as well as private guided tours
of
Dolly's House, Ketchikan's most celebrated brothel, and the
Southeast
Discovery Center.

Skagway
Klondike Rock Climbing & Rappelling -- Professional mountain
guides take
passengers on an exciting climb on the smooth granite walls of
the White
Pass. Climbers of all abilities are welcome to enjoy this scenic
outing
among the majestic cliffs off the Klondike Highway.

Deluxe Klondike Experience & Yukon Quest (Princess exclusive) --
A way to
experience the 1898 gold rush as the stampeders never could - in
first-class comfort. Participants will retrace the route of
prospectors
from Skagway to the Klondike gold fields with the help of the
Klondike
Experience, an attraction that 'virtually' re-creates the classic
journey. Guests will also enjoy the drive along the White Pass
Trail of
'98, as well as an exclusive lunch menu and private reserved
seating for
their meal at the Caribou Crossing Trading Post.

Alaska Sled Dog & Musher's Camp -- The whole family can enjoy
this
opportunity to take an exhilarating ride on a wheeled dogsled -
custom-
made for running during the snow-free summer months. The husky
team
whisks passengers on a fun ride through the temperate rainforest.
Participants will also visit the musher's camp and cuddle the
adorable
husky puppies.

Juneau
Glacier Outback Helicopter Adventure -- The opportunity to view
area
glaciers from the air, and close up. This "soft adventure" tour
is the
perfect combination for passengers who want a taste of what it is
like to
walk on a glacier with crampons and an ice axe.

Sitka
Tongass Rain Forest Hike -- A chance to explore the remote areas
of Sitka
with a four-mile, guided hike through the world's largest
temperate rain
forest.

Captain's Choice Wildlife Quest & Beach Walk -- Alaska's most
intimate
wildlife viewing cruise offers the opportunity to search out
wildlife
from a deluxe 12-person catamaran. Passengers will also have the
exclusive opportunity to step ashore on a remote island to
explore the
rugged coast.

Whittier
Blackstone Glacier Cruise -- A chance to experience the majesty
of Prince
William Sound from the comfort of an intimate cruising vessel.
The
cruise will take passengers through the calm, glacier-carved
fjords as
they watch for otters, sea lions, seals, orcas and other
wildlife.

Kayaking in Prince William Sound -- An opportunity to experience
the
natural beauty of a deep water fjord, with waterfalls, rock
formations
and wildlife. Enjoy an otter's eye view while paddling through
the
majestic waters of Prince William Sound.

Vancouver
Vancouver Lookout & Scenic Trolley -- Guests can sightsee at
their own
pace aboard a charming Vancouver trolley -- hopping on and off at
any of
the route's featured stops to visit attractions, shop or dine.
In
addition, a highlight of the tour includes admission to the
Vancouver
Lookout -- British Columbia's tallest building.

Victoria
Victoria's Ghosts & Graveyards - Canada's "most haunted" city,
Victoria's
final resting places overflow with stories of the city's most
famous
citizens. Participants will visit three different cemeteries and
hear
stories of haunted homes and ghosts.

Butchart Gardens, Wine & Chocolate - A visit to one of Victoria's
most
popular attractions combined with the chance to savor edible
delicacies
from Victoria Estate Winery where passenger can sample wine
paired with
Roger's Chocolate truffles.

Orca & Wildlife Quest by Jet Boat - A tour offering the
opportunity to
visit Victoria's resident Orcas aboard a jet boat equipped with
hydrophones so passenger can hear the vocalization and
communication
between the whales.

Victoria Bicycle Adventure - A chance to see the cycling capital
of
Canada from two wheels. The 6.5-mile bike ride takes passengers
on a
guided tour through quiet neighborhoods and past numerous points
of
political, cultural and historical significance.


These tours are available to passengers on Princess' Gulf of Alaska or
Inside Passage cruise itineraries. Princess' 2004 Alaska season will
feature the company's most diverse cruise and tour options. With 116
departures on seven ships, Princess offers a range of experiences on
vessels that range from 1,590 passengers to 2,670 passengers.
Travelers can choose from a Gulf of Alaska cruisetours or round-trip
Inside Passage sailings from Seattle and San Francisco. On land,
Princess will significantly expand its capacity in the Denali area,
and remains the only company to offer Alaska's two most popular
attractions -- Mt. McKinley and Glacier Bay -- on every cruisetour.

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 and CUK), its current fleet of 13 ships
sail on approximately 150 different itineraries around the globe,
calling at more than 260 ports on all seven continents. By 2006 a
further two ships will be introduced. Additional information is
available through a professional travel agent.

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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
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