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Princess Diamond
I wouldn't normally post this press release, but I thought others might
be amused by the statement in the fourth paragraph that the "Diamond Princess departs Nagasaki today on a trans-Atlantic crossing as it positions to Los Angeles." I hope the navigational crew on board isn't as geographically challenged as the PR folks at Princess. Chuckling to myself, Ross P.S. No need to flame me if you don't share my sense of humour February 26, 2004 03:37 PM US Eastern Timezone New Diamond Princess Delivered and Christened in Japan; Latest Princess Cruises Ship Launched with Traditional Japanese Ceremony Press Release SANTA CLARITA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004--Under sunny skies in Nagasaki, Japan, the new Diamond Princess was named today in a colorful ceremony which featured traditional Japanese festivities set against the state-of-the-art ship. The ship was delivered earlier in the morning to Princess Cruises by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), builders of the 116,000-ton vessel. Diamond Princess was named by Mrs. Yoshiko Tsukuda, wife of Kazuo Tsukuda, president of MHI. Dressed in a traditional kimono, Mrs. Tsukuda officially launched the ship in a ceremony that included such Japanese touches as a taiko drum performance, a traditional dragon dance and a Shinto-style blessing. Hundreds of guests from around Japan and other Asian regions attended the ceremony, which also featured a spectacular fireworks display and other touches designed to bring the ship good fortune. The 116,000-ton, 2,670-passenger Diamond Princess launches a new ship design for Princess and makes history as the first large cruise ship built in Japan in more than a decade. The vessel incorporates Princess' trademark design philosophy -- including an abundance of balcony cabins, flexibility in dining and entertainment options, Princess' renowned service and a variety of intimate spaces -- giving the ship all of the choice of a large ship with the feel of a much smaller vessel. The ship offers passengers a unique dining program with four themed dining rooms, complimenting the main dining room and Sabatini's trattoria -- Princess' trademark alternative restaurant; a new Princess Concierge Service; the fleet's largest Internet Cafe; and the debut of Club Fusion, a new high-tech dance lounge. Diamond Princess departs Nagasaki today on a trans-Atlantic crossing as it positions to Los Angeles for its inaugural season of Mexico cruises, which begins March 13. The ship will be based in Seattle this summer for seven-day round-trip Inside Passage cruises to Alaska. 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)(NYSE:CUK), its current fleet of 12 ships sail on approximately 150 different itineraries around the globe, calling at more than 260 ports on all seven continents. By 2006 a further three ships will be introduced. Additional information is available through a professional travel agent, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS, or by visiting the company's website at www.princess.com. Note to editors: Additional Diamond Princess photographs featured online at www.princess.com are also available in high resolution format via email upon request. 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. |
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