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Seabourn Taps V.Ships for Marine & Technical Services

MIAMI, March 14
Ultra luxury, small-ship specialist Seabourn Cruise Line has
contracted the marine services provider V.Ships Leisure to furnish
marine and technical management for its three award- winning,
all-suite cruise ships: Seabourn Pride, Seabourn Spirit and Seabourn
Legend.

V.Ships, the world's largest provider of independent ship management
and related marine services, is an international company with over 44
offices in 26 countries, servicing a diverse fleet of over 900 vessels
worldwide.

According to Seabourn's president Deborah L. Natansohn, "We selected
V.Ships Leisure because of the company's understanding of both the
cruise and yacht sectors, and because of its unique worldwide network,
which dovetails beautifully with our worldwide itineraries."

In commenting on the award of the new contract, Roberto Giorgi,
President of V.Ships said: "We are very delighted to be managing three
of the world's most prestigious vessels. We share the same commitment
to quality and value as Seabourn and look forward to delivering a high
standard of service on a consistent basis."

Under the terms of the agreement, V.Ships Leisure, based in Monaco,
will undertake technical supervision, purchasing and logistics;
maritime supervision, including security, supervision of fleet Ship
Management Systems and fleet personnel services for Marine & Technical
officers and crew. V.Ships will also manage Seabourn's Environmental
Compliance, directed by James Van Langen, Seabourn's Vice President of
Environmental Compliance.

The changeover will be phased in across the line's three-ship fleet
between March 28 and April 9, 2006.

The Yachts of Seabourn provides the ultimate in ultra luxury cruise
vacations to the most desirable destinations on earth.

The Yachts of Seabourn is a proud member of World's Leading Cruise
Lines. Our exclusive alliance also includes Carnival Cruise Lines,
Holland America, Princess Cruises, Cunard Line, Costa Cruises and
Windstar Cruises. 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.
The Yachts of Seabourn is a brand of Carnival Corporation and plc
(NYSE: CCL; LSE) and (NYSE: CUK), and supports the Ocean Conservation
& Tourism Alliance, dedicated to education and promotion of best
practices for protecting the marine environment.