"Grand Europe Season"

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5/28/2004

PRINCESS ADDS NEW ADVENTURES ASHORE® FOR "GRAND" EUROPE SEASON
More Than 50 New Shore Excursion Options Debut in Baltic,
Mediterranean and Western Europe

With two Grand-class ships in Europe this summer -- including the
debut of Grand Princess in the Baltic region -- Princess is offering
more passengers than ever the opportunity to visit some of the
continent's most fascinating cities, palaces, museums and scenic
spots. As a result, more than 50 new Adventures Ashore® have also made
their debut this season, including a number that are exclusive just
for Princess passengers.
Highlights include a comprehensive two-day Grand Tour of St.
Petersburg, a variety of new ways to experience the dramatic city of
Berlin, and unique opportunities to visit difficult to access
landmarks such as Amsterdam's Anne Frank House or Cornwall's St.
Michael's Mount.

"This season's European Adventures Ashore offer more choices than ever
before and exclusive new ways to experience some of the continent's
most wonderful places," said Alan Buckelew, president of Princess
Cruises. "This is an exciting Europe season for us, especially with
the addition of Grand Princess in the Baltic, and as such we've been
able to dramatically expand our shore options as well."

Just some of the new offerings include:

See it All
The Grand Tour of St. Petersburg -- A new concept for this two-day
port call, featuring a comprehensive tour spread out over the both
days for the passengers who want to see as much as possible of what St
Petersburg has to offer without any repetition. Includes visits to
Peterhof Palace and Ground, Peter and Paul Fortress, St. Isaac's
Cathedral, Hermitage, Yusupov Palace, Church of the Savior on the
Spilled Blood, and a Canal tour, plus many photo opportunities
throughout the city.

Do it Yourself
Paint your own Matrioshka - PRINCESS EXCLUSIVE -- A thoroughly unique
opportunity to learn the art of making Matrioshkas, the traditional
Russian nesting dolls where passengers can also paint their own as a
personalized souvenir. The tour takes participants to St. Petersburg's
Applied Art Museum with its collection of more than 30,000 pieces of
applied art from antiquity to today. A highlight is the museum's toy
collection, particularly its collection of Matrioshkas.

Delft Blue Pottery - A Hands on Experience -- The chance to explore
the home of Delftware and, in a unique twist, passengers can paint a
personal Delft blue tile as an unusual memento of the visit.

A Deluxe Experience
Small groups, unique venues and sumptuous meals make up Princess'
deluxe tour options. Four new European options join the lineup this
season.

Deluxe Berlin - PRINCESS EXCLUSIVE -- This exclusive tour offers
passengers a deluxe experience, beginning with a private train car for
the journey to Berlin. Once in the city, participants will see many
Berlin's main highlights, including a visit to the impressive Pergamon
Museum, with its internationally renowned collection archaeological
antiquities, including the huge Altar of Zeus and the famous Ishtar
Gate from Babylon.

Deluxe Holland - PRINCESS EXCLUSIVE -- An emotional visit to the
hiding place of Anne Frank -- Amsterdam's famed Anne Frank House -- is
combined with the best of what Holland has to offer -- including Delft
earthenware and the country's scenic windmills.

Deluxe Athens - PRINCESS EXCLUSIVE -- An exclusive excursion offering
a more personal tour of Athens, including a visit to the private
Benaki Museum and lunch in the shadow of the Acropolis. The
appointment-only museum offers a unique look at artifacts from all
eras of Greek history to provide insight into how much Greece has
influenced the western world. Guests will also enjoy a sumptuous Greek
lunch at one of Athens' most exclusive restaurants with dramatic views
of the Acropolis.

Deluxe Nice & Cannes - PRINCESS EXCLUSIVE -- This exclusive tour
offers a more intimate look of Nice and Cannes for a small group and
includes visits to two Cote D' Azur's museums featuring famed local
artists -- Matisse and Fernand Leger.

Favorite Attractions
Unique opportunities to visit local attractions not usually featured
as part of shore excursions.

St. Michael's Mount & Traditional Pub Lunch - PRINCESS EXCLUSIVE -- An
opportunity to tour the dramatic St. Michael's Mount. The historic
island is home to a 12th century castle and a 14th century priory, and
is accessible only by causeway at low tide or boat.

Heroes & Convicts - A visit to Kilmainham Gaol - PRINCESS EXCLUSIVE --
Aptly described and Ireland's Bastille, Dublin's Kimainham Gaol
symbolized Ireland's struggle for independence for more than 120
years. This tour explores the history of the creation of the Irish
Free State.

Romanov, Rasputin & Revolution -- Three intriguing aspects of St.
Petersburg combined for a unique tour that takes passengers through
the last year's of Russia's imperial history and the Romanov Dynasty.
This special excursion includes not only the Hermitage (the Tsar's
former winter palace) and the Yusupov Palace (the site of Rasputin's
assassination), but is also the only city tour to take passengers into
the famous Cruiser Aurora, the ship that signaled the start of the
Russian Revolution.

Three Centuries of Political Assassination -- An opportunity to
explore the intrigue which has shaped the history of this former
Russian capital. Participants will have the unusual chance to visit
the Kirov Museum, in the former home of Sergey Kirov, Leningrad's
Communist party boss who was assassinated in 1934. In addition the
tour visits the Peter and Paul Fortress, a prison for political
prisoners.

Berlin - Old & New -- An overview of the reunited city with a scenic
boat ride on the Spree River and a visit to Berlin's impressive Jewish
Museum. Opened in 1999, this museum offers insight into German-Jewish
life including the holocaust through numerous personal documents and
objects.

Monte Carlo & Casino -- An opportunity to visit inside Monte Carlo's
"crown jewel," its casino. Passengers will have the opportunity to see
the ornate interior and visit the gaming rooms with their stained
glass windows, sculptures and allegorical paintings.

Local Flavors
Glasgow City Walking Tour & Fish ‘n' Chips Pub Lunch - PRINCESS
EXCLUSIVE -- A walking tour through the historic heart of Glasgow
complete with a stop for a traditional pub lunch of fish ‘n' chips and
a pint of their best bitter.

A Taste of Normandy: Calvados & Honfleur - PRINCESS EXCLUSIVE --
Normandy's rich tradition of apple brandy production comes alive with
this opportunity to experience a taste of the tradition at Chateau du
Breuil. The tour also includes a visit to the perfectly preserved 13th
Century Norman fishing village of Honfleur.

The Medieval Spirit of Estonia - PRINCESS EXCLUSIVE -- An opportunity
to explore a medieval castle and get a taste of the local spirits. The
tour visits the Moe Distillery for a tasting a visit to their museum,
then travels on to the Rakvere Castle, an unrestored 13th century
castle complete with original stone-throwing machines.

Inside Warnemünde - PRINCESS EXCLUSIVE -- An in-depth visit to the
village of Warnemünde, including a ride on the city's tram and a wine
tasting experience at the town's history windmill.

Medieval Countryside & Olive Oil -- The flavors and history of
Etruscan Italy come alive with this journey to the beautiful
countryside of Tuscia. A visit to a family farm gives participants the
opportunity to enjoy the taste of homemade Italian olive oil, wine,
liquor, jam, vegetables and other fresh products.

Pompeii, The Archaeological Museum & Neapolitan Pizza -- A tour for
history buffs (and pizza fans) offering the opportunity to visit both
the dramatic ruins of Pompeii and Naples' National Archaeological
Museum, which contains a rich collection of murals, frescos and
mosaics from Pompeii and Herculaneum. Between venues guests can enjoy
a lunch of authentic pizza in the city where it was invented in 1830.

Take the Train
Helsinki, Porvoo and Steam Train - PRINCESS EXCLUSIVE -- Antique steam
train "Lili" adds a new dimension to this tour of Helsinki and
Finland's second oldest city, Porvoo. The 40-minute ride through the
countryside passes scenery of old estates, small farms and forests for
a unique look at Finland.

Ephesus, Locomotive Museum and Sultankoy - PRINCESS EXCLUSIVE -- A
unique combination of the celebrated ruins of Ephesus with a visit to
the Camlik Steam Locomotive Museum and the village of Sultankoy, where
the carpet weaving process takes center stage with women busy at their
looms in an outdoor pavilion.

Traditional Steam Train Ride -- A unique combination of Dutch
activities from Amsterdam, including a visit to a restored traditional
Dutch village from the 18th century, a ride through the countryside on
a vintage steam train and a tour of a cheese factory to learn the
secrets behind this renowned Dutch gourmet delicacy.

Living History
Tallinn & the Manor Houses of Estonia - PRINCESS EXCLUSIVE --
Passengers can explore beyond Tallinn's old town with this special
tour that takes them to the Lahemaa National Park—the largest national
park in Estonia -- and the several stately manor homes within its
boarders. This living history experience includes visits to two 18th
century houses and sights of Tallinn.

Journey to the Past -- A visit from Warnemünde to the Mecklenburg
countryside including a stop at an open-air museum dedicated to
preserving rural village structures from the 17th to 19th centuries.

Personal Power
Warnemünde Bicycle Safari -- An opportunity to explore the seaside
resort and surrounding countryside on a two-hour bicycle safari into
the Mecklenburg countryside.

Cycling Hamburg -- An active way to explore the seaside resort and
surrounding countryside with a two-hour bicycle safari around the
Alster Lake area of Hamburg.

The Loch Lomond Experience - A Pedal & Paddle Expedition -- A unique
combination of methods for exploring Great Britain's largest lake.
Participants will take in the loch's spectacular scenery on land with
a mountain bike ride and from the water with a canoe adventure.

A Local Take on World History
Gdansk on Roads of Freedom -- An excursion that includes that best of
Gdansk plus the city's new Roads to Freedom exhibit at the former
Lenin Shipyard. The museum traces Poland's struggle for freedom in the
1970s and ‘80s and the history of the Solidarity movement.

Ypres - in Flander Fields -- Perhaps more so than any location in WWI,
the region of Flanders became internationally famous with the 1919
British publication the poem, "In Flanders Field." This new tour takes
passengers to the town of Ypres which was nearly destroyed in the war,
the Tyne Cot Cemetery with a monument to the missing, and the
award-winning In Flanders Field museum.

Maritime Experiences
Helsinki at 40 Knots -- A thrilling way to experience Helsinki from a
new perspective -- a powerful speedboat traveling through the Finnish
Archipelago at up to 40 knots. The exciting ride also includes a stop
at one of the area's rocky islands for some Finnish-style
refreshments.

Norway's Maritime Heritage -- An chance for visitors to immerse
themselves into the maritime tradition of Oslo, with visits to two
related museums -- the Fram Museum (featuring Roald Amundsend's
exploration vessel) and the Norwegian Maritime Museum -- and a unique
opportunity to take a scenic cruise in one of Norway's beautiful old
sailing vessels.

Venice of the North -- Passengers can enjoy a different perspective of
the St. Petersburg's buildings, streets and canals as they tour the
city on a small open-air boat traveling the Fontanka River and Kryukov
Canal.

Hamburg's Maritime History --The city's newly opened Maritime Museum
is the highlight of an exclusive tour focusing on Hamburg's maritime
tradition plus an overview of some of the city's major sights.

Princess' 2004 Europe program brings both Grand Princess and Star
Princess to the region, offering new options for passengers in both
northern and southern Europe. Already established as a passenger
favorite in the Mediterranean, Grand Princess is now the largest and
most amenity-filled ship to sail on Baltic cruises to Scandinavia and
Russia, while sister ship Star Princess made her European debut with a
series of the line's trademark Grand Mediterranean sailings as well as
an expanded series of Greek Isles itineraries. Royal Princess rounds
out the schedule with a series of Connoisseur Cruises in Western
Europe. In total, the season offers 39 departures of 16 itineraries,
with calls at 67 different ports.

One of the best-known names in North American cruising, Princess
Cruises is a global cruise and tour company. Part of Carnival
Corporation (NYSE: CCL), 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.