Crown Princess Makes New York Debut!

Hi Everyone,

I received this press release from the Princess Cruises and thought it
would be of interest. If you have missed any of my news' postings,
they are available on my web site.

Best regards,
Ray
LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL
800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905
http://www.lighthousetravel.com


Crown Princess, Newest Jewel in the Princess Cruises Fleet, Makes New
York Debut

Ship Christened by Home and Lifestyle Expert Martha Stewart While
America's Newest Pop Princess, Katharine McPhee Gave a Star
Performance

SANTA CLARITA, Calif., June 14
Under sunny skies with the Manhattan skyline as a dramatic backdrop,
Crown Princess, the newest ship in Princess Cruises fleet, was
christened today marking its official debut. Home and lifestyle expert
Martha Stewart pulled the lever which broke the traditional champagne
bottle on the ship, while singing star Katharine McPhee wowed ceremony
guests with the same vocal talent that recently catapulted her to
television fame.

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060614/LAW067 )

The naming ceremony took place at the ship's new home port in New
York, the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, with "crowning" New York landmarks
-- the Statue of Liberty, the Manhattan skyline and the Brooklyn
Bridge -- in clear view.

Over the last several days, the ship has played host to thousands of
special guests who were given an advance preview of the 113,000-ton
vessel. One of the special guests feted for her crowning achievement
was 13-year-old Katharine Close, the recent winner of the 2006 Scripps
National Spelling Bee Tournament and the first female winner in seven
years. Miss Close competed in the very first "Bee At Sea," Princess'
new spelling bee tournament which makes its debut on Crown Princess,
easily declared the winner among a group that included the ship's
captain and officers, and "Love Boat" Captain, Gavin MacLeod.

The ship departs today on its first Caribbean cruise with stops in
Grand Turk, Ocho Rios, Grand Cayman and Port Canaveral, Florida.

The 113,000-ton Crown Princess introduces a number of new design
innovations to the Princess fleet, including a dramatic new
piazza-style atrium and new casual dining venues. Within the new
street café environment of the atrium, passengers find an
International Café serving up fresh pastries and baked goods in the
morning and assorted other offerings throughout the day, as well as a
wine and seafood bar. Several signature Princess venues have been
further enhanced, including an expanded Sabatini's Italian trattoria
with a new piano lounge, and the Crown Grill, a new steak and seafood
restaurant with an open, theater-style kitchen where chefs will
custom-prepare steamed shellfish and cooked-to-order steaks and chops.

The ship also features the many hallmark features that define the
Princess experience, including the dramatic Movies Under the Stars
poolside movie screen, multiple dining and entertainment options, a
Lotus Spa fitness center, an extensive children and teen's center, a
wedding chapel and nearly 900 staterooms with private balconies.

The inaugural 2006 summer season for Crown Princess features nine-day
roundtrip voyages to both the Eastern and Western Caribbean, and marks
the return of Princess visits to Bermuda, as well as the line's
first-ever regular calls to Grand Turk. In the fall the ship will
reposition to San Juan for winter Caribbean sailings.

Additional information about Crown Princess 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 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
cruise vacations to the world's most desirable destinations.

Ray Goldenberg wrote:
Hi Everyone,
Additional information about Crown Princess is available through a
professional travel agent.
Hey Ray, so what else do you know about the Crown that is not in the
press release? Will I get the same info if I goto www.princess.com?

Ray Goldenberg wrote:
Hi Everyone,

I received this press release from the Princess Cruises and thought it
would be of interest. If you have missed any of my news' postings,
they are available on my web site.

Best regards,
Ray
LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL
800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905
http://www.lighthousetravel.com


Crown Princess, Newest Jewel in the Princess Cruises Fleet, Makes New
York Debut

Ship Christened by Home and Lifestyle Expert Martha Stewart While
America's Newest Pop Princess, Katharine McPhee Gave a Star
Performance

SANTA CLARITA, Calif., June 14
Under sunny skies with the Manhattan skyline as a dramatic backdrop,
Crown Princess, the newest ship in Princess Cruises fleet, was
christened today marking its official debut. Home and lifestyle expert
Martha Stewart pulled the lever which broke the traditional champagne
bottle on the ship, while singing star Katharine McPhee wowed ceremony
guests with the same vocal talent that recently catapulted her to
television fame.

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060614/LAW067 )

The naming ceremony took place at the ship's new home port in New
York, the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, with "crowning" New York landmarks
-- the Statue of Liberty, the Manhattan skyline and the Brooklyn
Bridge -- in clear view.

Over the last several days, the ship has played host to thousands of
special guests who were given an advance preview of the 113,000-ton
vessel. One of the special guests feted for her crowning achievement
was 13-year-old Katharine Close, the recent winner of the 2006 Scripps
National Spelling Bee Tournament and the first female winner in seven
years. Miss Close competed in the very first "Bee At Sea," Princess'
new spelling bee tournament which makes its debut on Crown Princess,
easily declared the winner among a group that included the ship's
captain and officers, and "Love Boat" Captain, Gavin MacLeod.

The ship departs today on its first Caribbean cruise with stops in
Grand Turk, Ocho Rios, Grand Cayman and Port Canaveral, Florida.

The 113,000-ton Crown Princess introduces a number of new design
innovations to the Princess fleet, including a dramatic new
piazza-style atrium and new casual dining venues. Within the new
street café environment of the atrium, passengers find an
International Café serving up fresh pastries and baked goods in the
morning and assorted other offerings throughout the day, as well as a
wine and seafood bar. Several signature Princess venues have been
further enhanced, including an expanded Sabatini's Italian trattoria
with a new piano lounge, and the Crown Grill, a new steak and seafood
restaurant with an open, theater-style kitchen where chefs will
custom-prepare steamed shellfish and cooked-to-order steaks and chops.

The ship also features the many hallmark features that define the
Princess experience, including the dramatic Movies Under the Stars
poolside movie screen, multiple dining and entertainment options, a
Lotus Spa fitness center, an extensive children and teen's center, a
wedding chapel and nearly 900 staterooms with private balconies.

The inaugural 2006 summer season for Crown Princess features nine-day
roundtrip voyages to both the Eastern and Western Caribbean, and marks
the return of Princess visits to Bermuda, as well as the line's
first-ever regular calls to Grand Turk. In the fall the ship will
reposition to San Juan for winter Caribbean sailings.

Additional information about Crown Princess 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 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
cruise vacations to the world's most desirable destinations.

Christened by Martha Stewart? Hope they counted the silverware and
checked the cash registers after she left.