Star Celebrates 10 Years!

Hi Everyone,

I received this press release from Star 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


12th September 2003

STAR CRUISES CELEBRATES 10 YEARS

Star Cruises, "The First Global Cruise Line" and "The Leading Cruise
Line in Asia-Pacific", will offer special one-off celebratory 'party
cruises' aboard its Asia-based ships next month (October) to mark the
company's tenth anniversary of operation.

The special cruises have been devised in appreciation of the cruising
public's contribution to the company's success and will the involve
itineraries of SuperStar Virgo (starting October 10) and SuperStar Leo
and SuperStar Gemini (all starting October 19).

Since its inception in 1993, Star Cruises has grown from a solitary
ship, Star Aquarius with about 1300 lower berths, to the world's third
largest cruise line incorporating Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) and
Orient Lines with a total of 20 ships and capacity of 26,000 lower
berths.

Passengers travelling on the October anniversary cruises will receive
a range of gifts such as "Star Treats" vouchers with discounts on
food, beverages and recreation activities, upgraded menus,
commemorative books, certificates, picture frames, surprise guest
performers and invitations to attend tenth birthday parties featuring
distinctive Star Cruises-designed birthday cakes.

Finally, all passengers who sail aboard participating ships between
October and mid-November have the opportunity to participate in lucky
draws to win more than US$100,000 worth of cruise-holidays aboard Star
Cruises and NCL ships.

Reflecting on the corporate milestone, Mr. Chong Chee Tut, Chief
Operating Officer of Star Cruises said that the company had made a
significant contribution to both international cruising and the global
tourism and travel market. He identified a number of highlights
including:-

In 1993, introducing leisure cruising in Asia;
In 1994, developing the fly-cruise concept for short break-style
vacations;
In 1997, winning the first of 6 consecutive annual awards for Best
Cruise Operator in Asia-Pacific by TTG Asia from 1997 to 2002;
In 1998, maximising the Freestyle Cruising potential in Asia and,
through NCL, to the US and Pacific in 2001;
In 1998 established, with FORCE Technology – DMI (formerly Danish
Maritime Institute), a joint venture to operate a world-class ship
simulator in Port Klang, Malaysia;
In 1999, opening up Vietnam and China to the international cruising
community; and
In 2000, acquiring Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) to become the world’s
first truly global cruise line and its third-largest.
"During its ten years of operation, Star Cruises has clearly made an
enormous contribution to building the popularity of cruising among new
generations of cruise passengers and to expanding the international
cruise market generally," Mr Chong said.

"The company has done that by commissioning purpose-built, freestyle
cruise ships with exciting new on-board facilities and cruise concepts
and pioneering itineraries which feature exotic destinations and a
range of holiday opportunities. These initiatives have resulted in
people being introduced to cruising where it didn’t previously exist
and in expanding the appeal of cruising in existing or mature
markets."

"But, above all, Star Cruises has demonstrated that its people and
ships have the ability and capacity to adapt in an increasingly
volatile environment. It is those elements which inspire our
confidence in the future, whatever challenges may emerge."

ABOUT STAR CRUISES
Star Cruises, the third largest cruise line in the world is a global
cruise brand presently operating a combined fleet of 20 ships with
over 26,000 lower berths, with cruises to destinations and islands in
Asia-Pacific, North and South America, Hawaii, Caribbean, Alaska,
Europe, Mediterranean, Bermuda and the Antarctica under the Star
Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Orient Lines & Cruise Ferries brands.

The Pride of America - the first of the two Project America vessels -
is presently under completion at the Lloyd Werft shipyard in Germany.
The 81,000-grt and 2,100 lower berth vessel is expected to commence
Hawaii inter-island cruising next year with a "Best of America" theme.
The second Project America vessel, which is currently sailing as
Norwegian Sky will be renamed Pride of Aloha and will reflect a strong
Hawaiian theme which will be accomplished after a refurbishment in
September 2004. Both ships will sail under NCL's new US-flag brand -
NCL America (sm).

Star Cruises is represented in more than 20 locations worldwide with
offices in Australia, New Zealand, China, Germany, Hong Kong, India,
Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Norway, Philippines, Singapore,
Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom and the United
States of America.

For more information on Star Cruises and NCL, please contact your
travel professional.

SLEAZE ALERT

Edgar/Ray altered this Press Release

You can go to Ray's Spamhouse Travel website, sift through all his cruise
advertisements, and search for the altered Press Release or, the unaltered
release can be found at:

http://tinyurl.com/n89o

Why can't he just publish the truth?

Sincerely

The Sleaze Police



"Ray Goldenberg" wrote in message
...
Hi Everyone,

I received this press release from Star 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


12th September 2003

STAR CRUISES CELEBRATES 10 YEARS

Star Cruises, "The First Global Cruise Line" and "The Leading Cruise
Line in Asia-Pacific", will offer special one-off celebratory 'party
cruises' aboard its Asia-based ships next month (October) to mark the
company's tenth anniversary of operation.

The special cruises have been devised in appreciation of the cruising
public's contribution to the company's success and will the involve
itineraries of SuperStar Virgo (starting October 10) and SuperStar Leo
and SuperStar Gemini (all starting October 19).

Since its inception in 1993, Star Cruises has grown from a solitary
ship, Star Aquarius with about 1300 lower berths, to the world's third
largest cruise line incorporating Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) and
Orient Lines with a total of 20 ships and capacity of 26,000 lower
berths.

Passengers travelling on the October anniversary cruises will receive
a range of gifts such as "Star Treats" vouchers with discounts on
food, beverages and recreation activities, upgraded menus,
commemorative books, certificates, picture frames, surprise guest
performers and invitations to attend tenth birthday parties featuring
distinctive Star Cruises-designed birthday cakes.

Finally, all passengers who sail aboard participating ships between
October and mid-November have the opportunity to participate in lucky
draws to win more than US$100,000 worth of cruise-holidays aboard Star
Cruises and NCL ships.

Reflecting on the corporate milestone, Mr. Chong Chee Tut, Chief
Operating Officer of Star Cruises said that the company had made a
significant contribution to both international cruising and the global
tourism and travel market. He identified a number of highlights
including:-

In 1993, introducing leisure cruising in Asia;
In 1994, developing the fly-cruise concept for short break-style
vacations;
In 1997, winning the first of 6 consecutive annual awards for Best
Cruise Operator in Asia-Pacific by TTG Asia from 1997 to 2002;
In 1998, maximising the Freestyle Cruising potential in Asia and,
through NCL, to the US and Pacific in 2001;
In 1998 established, with FORCE Technology - DMI (formerly Danish
Maritime Institute), a joint venture to operate a world-class ship
simulator in Port Klang, Malaysia;
In 1999, opening up Vietnam and China to the international cruising
community; and
In 2000, acquiring Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) to become the world's
first truly global cruise line and its third-largest.
"During its ten years of operation, Star Cruises has clearly made an
enormous contribution to building the popularity of cruising among new
generations of cruise passengers and to expanding the international
cruise market generally," Mr Chong said.

"The company has done that by commissioning purpose-built, freestyle
cruise ships with exciting new on-board facilities and cruise concepts
and pioneering itineraries which feature exotic destinations and a
range of holiday opportunities. These initiatives have resulted in
people being introduced to cruising where it didn't previously exist
and in expanding the appeal of cruising in existing or mature
markets."

"But, above all, Star Cruises has demonstrated that its people and
ships have the ability and capacity to adapt in an increasingly
volatile environment. It is those elements which inspire our
confidence in the future, whatever challenges may emerge."

ABOUT STAR CRUISES
Star Cruises, the third largest cruise line in the world is a global
cruise brand presently operating a combined fleet of 20 ships with
over 26,000 lower berths, with cruises to destinations and islands in
Asia-Pacific, North and South America, Hawaii, Caribbean, Alaska,
Europe, Mediterranean, Bermuda and the Antarctica under the Star
Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Orient Lines & Cruise Ferries brands.

The Pride of America - the first of the two Project America vessels -
is presently under completion at the Lloyd Werft shipyard in Germany.
The 81,000-grt and 2,100 lower berth vessel is expected to commence
Hawaii inter-island cruising next year with a "Best of America" theme.
The second Project America vessel, which is currently sailing as
Norwegian Sky will be renamed Pride of Aloha and will reflect a strong
Hawaiian theme which will be accomplished after a refurbishment in
September 2004. Both ships will sail under NCL's new US-flag brand -
NCL America (sm).

Star Cruises is represented in more than 20 locations worldwide with
offices in Australia, New Zealand, China, Germany, Hong Kong, India,
Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Norway, Philippines, Singapore,
Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom and the United
States of America.

For more information on Star Cruises and NCL, please contact your
travel professional.