Caribbean Princess Arrives in Ft. Lauderdale!

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Caribbean Princess Arrives in Ft. Lauderdale for Dual 'Love Boat'
Christening And Wedding Starring Actress Jill Whelan (aka Vicki
Stubing)

Ship Is Princess Cruises' First to Be Based Exclusively in the
Caribbean

SANTA CLARITA, Calif., March 31
Princess Cruises' newest ship, the 113,000-ton Caribbean Princess,
arrived today in her new homeport of Fort Lauderdale, and will be the
company's first ship to be dedicated year-round to Caribbean cruising.
To celebrate the debut of the company's newest Love Boat, Jill Whelan,
who spent nearly a decade growing up before viewers as Captain
Stubing's TV daughter, will christen the 3,100-passenger Caribbean
Princess on April 2. And, in a unique twist, in addition to becoming
"godmother," Jill will also be the first christener to become a bride
when she marries fiance Michael Chaykowsky onboard the new ship the
same evening.
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Both the wedding and naming ceremonies, at 6 pm and 7 pm Eastern time,
respectively, will be broadcast live on Princess Cruises' web site,
and fans can virtually attend the festivities by logging onto
www.princess.com. A special on-site interview with Gavin MacLeod
(Captain Stubing) and Bernie Kopell (Doc) will also be shown during
the live broadcast.

"As the line that made cruising and romance synonymous through the
popular 'Love Boat' television series, it's fitting to have the show's
'daughter' not only name Caribbean Princess but also marry and
honeymoon aboard our new ship," said Alan Buckelew, president of
Princess Cruises. "What better way to mark Princess' expanding
presence in the Caribbean -- one of the most romantic cruise
destinations -- than to celebrate with a special dual wedding and
naming."

Caribbean Princess will provide a real taste of the Caribbean with
region-based innovations such as Cafe Caribe, a casual dining area
featuring Jerk Chicken, whole roast suckling pig, and other local
specialities; "Movies Under the Stars," a poolside screen with lounge
chair reservations, drink specials and movie nibbles; "Island Nights"
sailaway and pool parties; a "Caribbean Caliente" stage show, and a
variety of other island-inspired entertainment options.

The ship also debuts Princess' new, proprietary Lotus Spa and includes
many of the line's trademark touches such as affordable balconies with
nearly 900 -- more than any other cruise ship based solely in the
Caribbean -- Sabatini's Italian trattoria featuring a multi-course
seafood-themed feast, three separate dining rooms and show lounges, an
Internet cafe and four swimming pools. Caribbean Princess also
features a wedding chapel and the lines' "Tie the Knot" program, the
only at-sea wedding offering where couples can be married by the
ship's captain in international waters.

Caribbean Princess will set sail on her inaugural Caribbean cruise on
April 3 for a roundtrip voyage to the Western Caribbean. The ship will
cruise roundtrip from Ft. Lauderdale with an itinerary featuring calls
at Grand Cayman, Ocho Rios (or Montego Bay), Cozumel and Princess
Cays, Princess' private beach call in the Bahamas. The vessel will
then offer alternating Eastern Caribbean itineraries with stops in St.
Thomas, St. Maarten and Princess Cays.

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 - News, 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, including Sapphire Princess in
June of this year. Additional information is available through a
professional travel agent.

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.

Received via email invitation, from Princess. to board the Caribbean
Princess April 10th, with one guest, for lunch and a tour.

SUNNY.........First time this has happened

S'nd I
XXXX

Caribbean Princess Arrives in Ft. Lauderdale!

Group: rec.travel.cruises Date: Wed, Mar 31, 2004, 9:13pm From:
(villa=A0deauville)
Received via email invitation, from Princess. to board the Caribbean
Princess April 10th, with one guest, for lunch and a tour.
SUNNY.........First time this has happened
S'nd I
XXXX


Hope they have enough booze.....

Good shot, Lee, thanks. It looks like Skywalkers is back over the rear
pool, like the Star, right? In other words they didn't move it forward like
on the Diamond?


"Lee Lindquist" wrote in message
...

SANTA CLARITA, Calif., March 31
Princess Cruises' newest ship, the 113,000-ton Caribbean Princess,
arrived today in her new homeport of Fort Lauderdale, and will be the

Here's a picture I took:

http://www.stuckpixel.com/CaribPrincess_9648.jpg


--
- Lee

"villa deauville" wrote in message
...
Received via email invitation, from Princess. to board the Caribbean
Princess April 10th, with one guest, for lunch and a tour.

Good for you, Sunny! I hope that you feel well enough so that you and Bernie
can attend.. Let us know what you think of her if you go!
--Jean