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Los Angeles June 6, 2006 - Crystal Cruises returns to Asia in 2007 for the first time in two years with a collection of four destination rich itineraries, including its first-ever cruise from Singapore to Dubai. Savvy travelers eager to explore the allure of the East in greater depth will appreciate the luxury line's increased offering of overnight stays in renowned destinations. An expanded collection of extended land programs also includes a new six-night adventure to Tibet.

From March through May 2007, the award-winning Crystal Symphony offers two 14-day journeys exploring China, an 11-day cruise spotlighting Vietnam and the new 16-day Singapore to Dubai itinerary that features three days in Myanmar. During the line's 10th season in Asia, Crystal Symphony will visit 17 cities in nine different countries, including a maiden call at Chan May, Vietnam. Overnight stays in some of the world's most intriguing cities -- Hong Kong and Shanghai, China; Osaka, Japan; Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Bangkok, Thailand; Singapore; Yangon, Myanmar; and Dubai, UAE -- afford travelers the luxury of time to immerse themselves in the cultural nuances of each destination.

"Crystal's 2007 Asia season offers travelers the enviable combination of a distinctively rich onboard experience aboard Crystal Symphony, fascinating itineraries with time to explore the exotic destinations, and the seamless luxury of visiting as many as five different countries and only having to unpack once," says Bill Smith, Crystal's senior vice president, marketing and sales.

With an emphasis on destination enrichment, Crystal incorporates a complimentary three-night land program to Beijing as a pre- or post-cruise component of the season's first two cruises. Showcasing the Forbidden City, Tian An Men Square, the Great Wall, the Summer Palace, Sacred Alley, and concluding with a private dinner at the Great Hall of the People, the all- inclusive "Adventures in Beijing" features accommodations, sightseeing and transportation, porterage, gratuities, and tour escort.

Crystal Symphony's 2007 Asia series includes:

• Ancient Dynasties: March 29 - April 12; 14 days; Hong Kong (overnight) to Beijing, China. Visiting Taipei, Taiwan; Kagoshima, Japan; Shanghai (overnight) and Dalian, China. Complimentary "Adventures in Beijing" land program included post-cruise.

• Mysteries of Asia: April 6 - 20; 14 days; Beijing to Hong Kong (overnight), China. Visiting Shanghai (overnight), China; Nagasaki and Osaka (overnight), Japan. Complimentary "Adventures in Beijing" land program included pre-cruise.

• Kingdoms of Jade & Gold: April 20 - May 1; 11 days; Hong Kong to Singapore (overnight). Visiting Chan May (maiden call) and Ho Chi Minh City (overnight), Vietnam; and Bangkok (overnight), Thailand.

• Exotic Asian Odyssey: May 1 - 17; 16 days; Singapore to Dubai (overnight), UAE. Visiting Phuket, Thailand; Yangon (two nights), Myanmar; Cochin and Mumbai, India.

Guests wishing to extend their Asia odyssey may also consider a new six- night "Journey to Tibet" excursion offering extreme enrichment and an opportunity to travel to the top of the world. Offered as an optional pre- or post-cruise extended land program on select itineraries, the new program is added to a roster of established favorites including a five-night "Yangtze Splendor" program exploring the riverfront city of Chongquing and a Yangtze River cruise through the dramatic Three Gorges (from Beijing); and the "Xi'an and the Terra Cotta Warriors" excursion, a comprehensive five-night program to Xi'an and Guilin from Hong Kong featuring the famed sculptures and the enduring magic of the River Li.

In conjunction with the cruises, Crystal is developing more than 100 optional shoreside Crystal Adventures. Guests also have the opportunity to tailor their own Asian experience through the luxury line's Crystal Private Adventures program.

With rates beginning at $4,295 per person, double occupancy, a cruise to Asia aboard Crystal Symphony provides extraordinary value and exceptional opportunity for discovery.

Seattle June 6, 2006 - Holland America Line's "Avoiding Whale Strikes" program and the cruise company's leadership and commitment to the conservation of whales have been recognized by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA's Fisheries Service) with a Conservation Partnership Award, part of a newly established Sustainable Fisheries Leadership Awards Program.

The award was presented last evening during a ceremony in Washington DC attended by Vice Admiral Conrad C. Lautenbacher, Jr., Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, and Dr. William T. Hogarth, Assistant Administrator for Fisheries. Chris Volkle, Manager of Fleet Training for the cruise line, oversaw the development of the "Avoiding Whale Strikes" program and accepted the award on behalf of Holland America Line.

"It is a great honor to be recognized by NOAA for our conservation efforts," said Stein Kruse, Holland America Line President and Chief Executive Officer. "We are committed to protecting the environment, and are thrilled to be recognized for our stewardship, particularly by an outstanding organization such as NOAA."

"As our first recipient, we are pleased to recognize Holland America Line as a leader in developing a comprehensive program that is used across the maritime industry for preventing whale strikes," said Dr. William T. Hogarth.

"We hope that this award will develop into a well-established program regarded as a valuable acknowledgement for industry investment and stewardship."

To assist in the recovery and ensure the safety of all whale species, Holland America Line, in cooperation with NOAA's Fisheries Service and the National Parks Service, developed and launched the comprehensive and interactive computer-based training program. All deck officers on Holland America Line vessels have taken the course.

"Collisions with ships are one of the largest threats to whales," Volkle said. "Our vessels frequently operate in waters inhabited by whales and it is our responsibility to protect the resources of the ocean environment from which we make our living. Establishing the 'Avoiding Whale Strikes' program demonstrates our leadership position on an important conservation issue."

An essential part of "Avoiding Whale Strikes" is basic instruction on identifying whale types. Sections of the program discuss surface characteristics of each species, such as blow patterns (the shape of the spray when a whale breathes out through its blowhole), how many times a whale might blow before diving, whether it shows its fluke before diving and how many whales might be in the group. For example, right whales have a distinctive two-column V-shaped blow, typically travel alone or in groups of two or three, usually blow 10 to 15 times before diving and show their fluke before deep dives. Identifying the species and anticipating individual behavioral patterns greatly reduce the chance of collisions.

Also at the heart of the "Avoiding Whale Strikes" program is a series of precautionary measures that ships' crews can take once the species is identified. For instance, in areas with high concentrations of whales, or when a species is known to travel in large groups, additional lookouts should be assigned. The ship should slow to 10 knots if a mother and calf are spotted, or drift if the ship is surrounded by a pod of whales.

Holland America Line has freely distributed the program throughout the cruise ship industry via industry organizations, as well as given the United States government copyright to distribute the program to shipping and military interests. The one-hour program is available to the maritime community to help all ships avoid striking whales. A number of prestigious organizations are using the program, including the International Whaling Commission (which regulates commercial whaling throughout the world), the Federal Public Service Office of the European Union and the Southeast Alaska Pilot's Association.

"This is an excellent example of how we can work with our regulatory partners and other government agencies to address our common goals -- in this case, the preservation of whales," observed Kruse.

This is the inaugural year for NOAA's Stewardship and Sustainability Awards Program, established to publicly acknowledge the leadership and innovative efforts of those involved with the use of the nation's living marine resources.

For more information on the award-winning "Avoiding Whale Strikes" program contact National Marine Fisheries Service and the National Parks Service at www.nmfs.noaa.gov.

Miami June 6, 2006 - Discovery Cruise Line, the largest tour operator from South Florida to Grand Bahamas Island, announced its hurricane policy for this year's hurricane season.

Hanns J. Hahn, the General Manager of Discovery, said that "the active hurricane seasons of the past two years make it important to assure those who have booked cruises, or who want to book cruises, that they will not lose their deposits in the event of cancellations caused by approaching hurricanes. In addition," Hahn said, "Discovery offers travel insurance at a very reasonable cost covering vacation disruptions, lost luggage, and medical emergencies."

The policy provides that "In the event of a hurricane watch or warning being posted by the National Hurricane Center for Southeast Florida or the Northern Bahamas during the time of your travel, you may cancel or rebook your trip without penalty." It further says that "Any passengers vacationing on the island during the posting of a hurricane watch or warning who may wish to return from the island earlier than originally booked are welcome to do so without penalty (based on space availability)."

Discovery sails daily from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale to Grand Bahamas Island, departing at 7:45 am and returning at 10 PM. Discovery offers same day roundtrip cruises as well as cruise and stay vacation packages at most of the island's hotels, including Westin and Sheraton at Our Lucaya, Viva Wyndham Fortuna, Port Lucaya Resort and Yacht Club and Pelican Bay at Lucaya, among others.

Except for the all-inclusive Wyndham resort, kids under 6 cruise and stay free at their Bahamas resort and kids under 12 pay only $49 for the cruise and stay free at their Bahamas resort. And, teens under 17 pay only $89.99 for the roundtrip cruise. The cruise prices do not include a $25 per person Bahamian Departure Fee and fuel surcharge or a $10 per person security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection Fee.

Seattle June 7, 2006 - At 5:44 a.m. local time on Tuesday, June 6, the ms Noordam rescued 22 people from the Aegean Sea in waters between Turkey and Greece. The individuals, believed to be refugees from a number of countries, had been sailing on a boat, which had capsized.

Ship's officers and other crew began implementing rescue procedures as soon as a sailor working on the aft of the ship spotted a person floating in the water. One fast rescue boat and two tenders were lowered and the 22 people, all wearing life jackets, were brought aboard within two hours and 15 minutes. One child, who had not been wearing a life vest, was later found dead by Greek officials. Medical staff on the Noordam treated the individuals for any injuries.

The Noordam arrived in Kusadasi, Turkey, at 9:30 a.m. local time on June 6, approximately two hours behind schedule. Turkish authorities immediately began processing the refugees and later permitted them to disembark in Kusadasi for handling in accordance with international requirements. Guests aboard were kept updated on the rescue by public-address announcements and notices from the captain.

"In a situation such as this we are certainly happy to have helped so many people in dire circumstances. The crew performed admirably," said Stein Kruse, president and CEO, Holland America Line. "We also are very thankful and appreciative of the Turkish authorities for allowing these people to disembark for later repatriation. We recognize the important commitment the

leadership of Turkey has demonstrated to cruise ship safety as well as their respect for international law and their compassion for people who are less fortunate."

Anchorage June 6, 2006 - A Coast Guard boarding team from Sector Anchorage conducted security boardings in Whittier, June 5. They boarded a cruise ship and a tour vessel.

On board the 965-foot Island Princess cruise ship, the team conducted a basic initial safety inspection or walk around of the vessel and checked the vessel's documentation.

While conducting the BISI the team also checked to see that restricted spaces were clearly marked and locked. This is to verify that the vessel's crew is following their security plan as required by International Safety and Port Security (ISPS) Code. They inspect the engineroom and crew spaces for safety hazards.

Another aspect of the boarding is to review the ship's logs. The bridge logs are checked to confirm that the vessel completed steering checks before coming into port. The latitude and longitude at which these checks were completed is logged in the boarding forms. It is vital that large vessels confirm they have full maneuvering capability before entering port.

The security logs are reviewed to confirm that the vessel's crew is conducting regular security drills. In the case of the Island Princess, they conduct security drills weekly. The most recent, June 2, simulated an approaching unauthorized smallboat, suicide bomber and a fire drill.

The boarding team also visually verified the identities of five randomly chosen crewmembers against their ID cards. The crew size of the vessel at full staffing is 911. The vessel can carry about 3,000 passengers. The cruise lines use a photo ID access card system to track, which crewmembers and passengers are on board. The system was in place prior to September 11 and has proved to be very useful since for the heightened security measures.

Aboard the 122-foot Cruise West tour vessel Spirit of Columbia the team took the same actions.

Neither the Island Princess nor the Spirit of Columbia had discrepancies. The Island Princess came to Whittier from Skagway and embarked new passengers for a voyage through the inside passage that will end in Vancouver BC. The Spirit of Columbia does voyages through Prince William Sound.

Cruise ship operations in Alaska are certainly not new, but growths in the industry have increased significantly in recent years. Many cruise ships in Alaska today, carry more people than the towns they visit have residents. The sheer volume of passengers makes this industry a prime target to threats and accordingly, a major effort on the Coast Guard's part from May to October.

Facility inspections, security boardings, vessel tracking and vessel escorts by Coast Guard assets are just a few of the measures the Coast Guard has in effect to safeguard this vital industry.

Miami June 7, 2006 - New ports of call, a new homeport, and a new Cape Horn itinerary are just a few of the unexpected and exciting vacation options awaiting guests on Royal Caribbean International’s Legend of the Seas and Splendour of the Seas in winter 2007.

"We are always looking for new ways to enhance the cruising experience, whether that is with new ships, onboard enhancements or new ports of call and itineraries," said Adam Goldstein, president, Royal Caribbean International. "The industry firsts found in the new itineraries for both Legend and Splendour are certainly exemplary of that effort and our commitment to provide memorable vacations for all of our guests."

Beginning Dec. 16, 2007, Royal Caribbean will have a homeport in the Dominican Republic for the first time. Legend of the Seas will sail out of Santo Domingo, through spring 2008, offering two alternating seven-night itineraries that can be combined for a 14-night vacation. Ports of call for the two Southern Caribbean sailings include Philipsburg, St. Maarten; Roseau, Dominica; St. George’s, Grenada; Margarita Island, Venezuela; Oranjestad, Aruba; and Basseterre, St. Kitts; Point A Pitre, Guadaloupe; Fort De France, Martinique; Bridgetown, Barbados and Castries, St. Lucia.

As both Legend itineraries do not include a U.S. port of call, they are likely to be popular with international guests.

Royal Caribbean guests will have the opportunity to experience the vivid colors, rich history and diverse landscapes of South America when Splendour of the Seas visits the destination’s cultural and romantic hotspots beginning Dec. 20, 2007 through mid-February 2008. She will sail alternating, eight-night and six-night round trip itineraries from Santos (Sao Paulo), Brazil calling on Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Punta Del Este, Uruguay; Portobelo, Brazil; and four other destinations in Brazil: Buzios, Cabo Frio, Angra Dos Reis, and Ilhabela.

Marking yet another industry-first for Royal Caribbean, beginning in mid-February 2008, Splendour will be the only ship to sail "around the horn" of the curved southern tip of South America from Santos. These 13-night and 15-night special itineraries will sail from Santos to Valparaiso, Chile (15-night); from Valparaiso to Buenos Aires (13-night), from Buenos Aires to Valparaiso (13-night) and finally from Valparaiso to Santos (15-night). Ports of call include: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Buenos Aires, Puerto Madryn and Ushuaia in Argentina; Cape Horn, Punta Arenas, Puerto Montt and La Serena (Coquimbo) in Chile; and Punta Del Este, Uruguay.

Titled "Seabourn yachting life," the lustrous catalogue opens with a series of two-page spreads highlighting Seabourn's award-winning "Signature Delights" -- thoughtful enhancements and indulgent extras that add value and enjoyment to every Seabourn vacation. Each spread is introduced by testimonial quotations describing the experience.

Richly illustrated destination sections contain full details of cruise vacations offered worldwide, including day-by-day itineraries, maps and descriptions of the "Exclusively Seabourn" complimentary shore experiences featured on every cruise. Fares are published with available Early Booking Savings of up to 50%. Also noted are Club Signature Value Savings of 50%, available on select cruises for past guests of Seabourn or any of the World's Leading Cruise Lines, which includes Cunard, Costa Cruises, Holland America Line, Carnival Cruise Lines, Princess Cruises and Windstar Cruises.

New for 2007 are several "Sail & Stay" packages combining cruises with luxury pre- and post-cruise extensions in Hong Kong, Singapore, Istanbul and Athens.

The three ships' day-by-day itineraries contain a wealth of new ports of call, and returns to others, which have not been visited recently.

In the first quarter of 2007, Seabourn Spirit returns to China after an extended absence, with a 9-day voyage round trip from Hong Kong including a generous three-day stay in fascinating Shanghai.

Seabourn Legend will cruise northward from Caldera, Costa Rica to Los Angeles, on a pair of 10-day voyages exploring Guatemala and the Mexican Riviera.

The Mediterranean provides a myriad of intriguing ports accessible to the yacht-sized Seabourn Spirit and Legend, and in 2007 notable additions or revisits include a bevy of beauties along the Dalmatian coast of the Adriatic, such as Split and Zadar in Croatia and Kotor Fjord in Montenegro. These are added to Dubrovnik, Korcula and Rovinj in this increasingly popular cruising region. Monopoli, in Italy's southern Puglia region, and the volcanic Aeolian island of Lipari are new in 2007, as is Tarragona in Spain. More ports along Turkey's Turquoise Coast include Fethiye and Alanya, with a return to the popular seaside resort Marmaris. Also new in Europe is lovely Belle-Ile-en-Mer off the coast of Brittany.

Seabourn Pride's fall foliage cruises sail 10 days between Gloucester, Massachusetts and Montreal in 2007, adding more ports such as Summerside on Prince Edward Island, St. Pierre & Miquelon and Saint John, New Brunswick.

Most cruises in the Caribbean and Mediterranean for Seabourn Spirit and Seabourn Legend are available as seven-day cruises, designed to be easily combined for longer voyages of up to five weeks with different port content.

New June 8, 2006 - The United Nations refugee agency today praised the rescue of 22 migrants, including at least one asylum seeker, whose vessel had sunk in the Aegean Sea, by the crew of a Dutch-registered cruise ship of the Holland America Line.

"This incident highlights the urgent need for states to cooperate in order to prevent the tragedies that are occurring almost daily, in the Mediterranean and elsewhere, when people use desperate means to seek a better life or refuge," UN High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres said.

The MS Noordam was on its way from the Greek city of Piraeus to the Turkish port of Kusadasi on Tuesday, when the crew spotted several people in the water off the Greek island of Samos. The ship rescued 22 people from various countries, including Somalia and Iraq but sadly one child drowned before the group could be rescued. The group was taken to Kusadasi on Wednesday.

"We want to commend the shipmaster and crew of the MS Noordam for their humanitarian act and for upholding international law and custom. We are also grateful to the government of Turkey for receiving these people in need," Mr. Guterres said.

UNHCR is working closely with the UN International Maritime Organization (IMO) and other relevant UN agencies to safeguard the integrity of the international search and rescue regime so as to offer support and guidance to ships' masters who come to the aid of refugees and asylum seekers in difficulty at sea.

Shipmasters have an obligation under international law to rescue any persons in distress at sea. Persons rescued at sea should be disembarked at the next port of call, where they should be admitted, at least on a temporary basis.

"At a time when captains are constantly asked to boost efficiency and cut costs, it remains vital that they continue to take the time and trouble to rescue people in peril - whether they are refugees or any other people in distress," UNHCR said.

Santa Clarita CA June 8, 2006 - Crown Princess, the newest ship in Princess Cruises fleet, sailed into New York today to begin its schedule of inaugural festivities, which will celebrate the "crowning achievements" of several notable guests, specifically a triumvirate of accomplished women.

The ship's godmother will be Martha Stewart, who has created a domestic dynasty of truly royal proportions. Also in attendance will be America's newest pop princess, Katharine McPhee, who will sing the National Anthem and perform during the christening ceremony. And the "queen of the spelling bee," 13-year-old Katharine Close, the recent winner of the 2006 Scripps National Spelling Bee Tournament and the first female winner in seven years, will compete in the very first "Bee At Sea," Princess' new spelling bee tournament which debuts on Crown Princess.

The ship festivities begin on June 11 when Crown Princess departs on a two-day "cruise to nowhere" for special guests. When it returns on June 13, Scripps Spelling Bee National Champion Katharine Close will come onboard to test the spelling prowess of former "Love Boat" Captain Gavin MacLeod, Crown Princess Captain Andrew Proctor and other ship officers. The "Bee at Sea" will officially debut on Crown Princess' inaugural sailing.

On June 14, the queen of domesticity, Martha Stewart, will officially christen the ship during its naming ceremony at 10:30 a.m. ET. The country's newest singing sensation and pop idol Katharine McPhee will also join the festivities with a special performance that morning. With Princess' long-time spokesman Gavin MacLeod as master of ceremonies, the celebration will also include remarks by Princess Cruises Chairman Peter Ratcliffe and New York City Deputy Mayor for Economic Development Daniel Doctoroff. The Reverend Dr. Jean Smith, the executive director of the Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey will bless the new ship before Ms. Stewart pulls the lever that will release the traditional champagne bottle against the ship. That afternoon, Crown Princess will depart on its first Caribbean cruise with stops in Grand Turk, Ocho Rios, Grand Cayman and Port Canaveral, Florida.

The 113,000-ton Crown Princess will introduce a number of new design innovations to the Princess fleet, including a dramatic new piazza-style atrium and new casual dining venues. Within the new street cafe environment of the atrium, passengers will find an International Cafe serving up fresh pastries and baked goods in the morning and assorted other offerings throughout the day, as well as a wine and seafood bar. Several signature Princess venues have been further enhanced, including an expanded Sabatini's Italian trattoria with a new piano lounge, and the Crown Grill, a new steak and seafood restaurant with an open, theater-style kitchen where chefs will custom-prepare steamed shellfish and cooked-to-order steaks and chops.

The ship will also feature the many hallmark features that define the Princess experience, including the dramatic Movies Under the Stars poolside movie screen, multiple dining and entertainment options, a Lotus Spa fitness center, an extensive children and teen's center, a wedding chapel and nearly 900 staterooms with private balconies.

The inaugural 2006 summer season for Crown Princess will feature nine-day roundtrip voyages to both the Eastern and Western Caribbean, and will mark the return of Princess visits to Bermuda, as well as the line's first-ever regular calls to Grand Turk. In the fall the ship will reposition to San Juan for winter Caribbean sailings.

Miami June 8, 2006 - Discovery Cruise Line, which carries 200,000 passengers annually between Ft. Lauderdale and Grand Bahamas Island announced its summer program designed specifically for teens traveling with their parents.

According to Hanns J. Hahn, General Manager of Discovery, "The teen market has become very important. Teens have disposable income and help make important family decisions, including those dealing with travel destinations and modes of travel. We want to make sure teens traveling on Discovery have a great time and want to return for a repeat cruise. After all, we are known as the fun way to travel."

The activities begin at 8:30 am with a Ping Pong Tournament and continue throughout the day, concluding with an 8:30 PM Dance Contest. In between, there is a Scavenger Hunt, Board Games, Teen Trivia, Teen Feud, Bridge Tour, Limbo Party, Games and the Disco.

Of course, there are three lavish buffet meals on the roundtrip cruise (including a pasta station where you can design your own dinner), a swimming pool and spacious sun decks, duty-free shopping, live entertainment on deck and in the lounges, and a Las Vegas-style casino.

More than enough to entertain and please teens and adults alike. And, for the younger set in the family, there is a kids club, Club Discovery.

Discovery sails daily from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale to Grand Bahamas Island, departing at 7:45 am and returning at 10 PM. Discovery offers same day roundtrip cruises as well as cruise and stay vacation packages at most of the island's hotels, including Westin and Sheraton at Our Lucaya, Viva Wyndham Fortuna, Port Lucaya Resort and Yacht Club and Pelican Bay at Lucaya, among others.

Except for the all-inclusive Wyndham resort, kids under 6 cruise and stay free at their Bahamas resort and kids under 12 pay only $49 for the cruise and stay free at their Bahamas resort. And, teens under 17 pay only $89.99 for the roundtrip cruise. The cruise price does not include a Bahamian Departure Fee and fuel surcharge or a security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection Fee.

Discovery has been named the "Best One-Day Cruise" by readers of Porthole Magazine, and has carried over 4 million passengers between the two destinations.

London June 8, 2006 - The Department for Transport has today published National Statistics on sea passengers travelling on short-sea routes, for the first quarter of 2006.

During the first quarter there were:

• 3.6 million international sea passenger journeys to and from the UK, four per cent lower than the corresponding quarter last year.

• 2.2 million international passenger journeys through Dover (61 per cent of all international passenger journeys), eight per cent higher than the corresponding quarter last year. There were 0.3 million international journeys through Holyhead, the next largest port for international sea passenger traffic (20 per cent lower than the same quarter last year).

• 0.4 million domestic sea passenger journeys between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands, 11 per cent lower than the corresponding quarter last year.

For comparison, during the same period there were 3.1 million passenger journeys through the Channel Tunnel (11 per cent lower than the corresponding quarter last year).

Royal Caribbean International Makes Waves With Surf Series Sponsorship

Miami June 9, 2006 - Royal Caribbean International, the cruise line that introduced the first onboard rock-climbing walls, ice skating rinks, in-line skating tracks and now, the first-ever shipboard surf simulator aboard the world’s largest cruise ship, Freedom of the Seas, announced today its title sponsorship of the 2006 Royal Caribbean Zero to Hero Surf Series, a national inland surfing event organized by Wave Loch of La Jolla, California.

The 2006 Royal Caribbean Zero to Hero Surf Series launched Wave Loch’s 10th year of national competitive flowboarding at its mecca of youth culture, Wave House San Diego, on May 20, 2006. The surf series will run through September 23, 2006 at some of the nation’s top waterparks that feature FlowRider® attractions. The amateur contest is open to radical surfers and dedicated bodyboarders of all ages.

"Royal Caribbean is a natural fit to sponsor Wave Loch’s flowboarding competition because both companies are dedicated to encouraging the public to challenge themselves and try out new and exciting activities," said Wave Loch’s president Tom Lochtefeld.

"We are thrilled to sponsor the 2006 Royal Caribbean Zero to Hero Surf Series as it highlights one of our favorite new cruising innovations, the FlowRider®, a simulated surfing attraction where riders surf or body board against a wave with a waterflow of 34,000 gallons per minute, carving turns and trying tricks," said Adam Goldstein, president for Royal Caribbean International.

"FlowRider® has become an extremely popular activity onboard Freedom of the Seas during her inaugural preview sailings and we anticipate that it will be a guest favorite now that the ship has begun her scheduled itinerary sailings from Miami to the Western Caribbean this week."

Amateur flowboarders can enter the 2006 Royal Caribbean Zero to Hero Surf Series by contacting their local participating waterparks. A Wave Loch representative will lead the judging panel at each local event to ensure consistency and accuracy. Participants will be judged on style, maneuvers and degree of difficulty.

All local event winners will be entered in a drawing to win a seven-night cruise for two on Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas. Two winners from each local event will be flown to Wave House San Diego to compete in the national championship. The Grand Prize winners will receive a seven-night cruise for two on Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas; a "meet and ride" with several pro surf and skate athletes; surf merchandise; and a medal.

The Royal Caribbean sponsorship includes a cruise sweepstakes and prize giveaways, online promotion and branded collateral materials and apparel.

Santa Clarita CA June 12, 2006 - Princess Cruises will return to world cruising in 2008 with a full 102-day adventure aboard the intimate Pacific Princess. Traveling across six continents, visiting 31 countries, this journey of a lifetime offers passengers the opportunity to experience such iconic destinations as Machu Picchu, the Taj Mahal, Angkor Wat and the Pyramids of Egypt.

Departing January 10, 2008, the 670-passenger Pacific Princess' first round-the-world voyage sails from Ft. Lauderdale to Southampton, visiting 42 destinations along the way. Featuring a unique small-ship atmosphere, Pacific Princess takes passengers on a westbound trek from North America that encompasses South America, the South Pacific, Australia, Asia, the Middle East and Europe.

"Princess passengers tend to be globetrotters by nature, so we are very happy to once again offer them the chance to explore on an extended voyage," said Jan Swartz, Princess' senior vice president of customer service and sales. "And this unique mix of a small, intimate shipboard experience combined with such a wide-reaching and diverse itinerary makes for the ultimate 'round-the-world adventure."

Pacific Princess begins her journey from Ft. Lauderdale and makes Caribbean stops at Grand Cayman and Panama's San Blas Islands before making the dramatic transit of the Panama Canal. The ship then travels to South America with calls at Quito (Manta, Ecuador), and an overnight stay in Lima (Callao, Peru) which together offer a base for an overland journey to explore the famed Machu Picchu.

The vessel then heads across the Pacific to Easter Island and cruises by Pitcairn Island, before stops in Tahiti and Rarotonga. After the ship crosses the International Dateline, it continues on to Auckland, Sydney, and then Cairns for the Great Barrier Reef. Next up is Rabaul in Papua/New Guinea, Chuuk (Truk) in Micronesia, Guam, and scenic cruising by WWII icon Iwo Jima. Pacific Princess' Asia leg includes Kagoshima in Japan, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My), and Sihanoukville in Cambodia for an overland tour to the dramatic temples of Angkor Wat. Passengers will also enjoy calls at Bangkok and Ko Samui in Thailand plus Singapore, and then go back to Thailand to visit the island of Phuket.

The voyage then turns for Colombo in Sri Lanka, Mumbai in India and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. An Egyptian adventure awaits with a visit to Safaga (for Luxor/Karnak), a Suez Canal transit and call in Port Said for Cairo and the pyramids of Giza. In Europe, the ship sails to Athens (Piraeus), Sorrento/Capri, Rome (Civitavecchia), Cannes (for Monte Carlo), Barcelona, Gibraltar and Lisbon. Travelers can kiss the Blarney Stone during a visit to Cork (Cobh) in Ireland and take in Paris or Normandy before ending their great adventure in London (Southampton).

However, passengers who wish to extend their world-cruise experience have the unique opportunity to add an additional six-day transatlantic crossing aboard the legendary Queen Mary 2 for a 108-day adventure ending in New York.

World cruise passengers will travel in style aboard the intimate Pacific Princess, one of the line's three smallest vessels. Featuring many of the onboard options that have become Princess trademarks, the ship offers a wide variety of dining experiences including alternative dining options -- including Princess' renowned Sabatini's trattoria and the premium Sterling Steakhouse.

And, with 92 percent outside staterooms -- with over two-thirds of these including a private balcony -- the vessel provides the perfect venues for enjoying a wealth of world-wide views, including the locks of the Panama Canal, the tropical paradises of the South Pacific, or the glamour of the French Riviera.

Early booking fares for Pacific Princess' world cruise begins at $19,995 for the 102-day sailing or $21,144 for the 108-day journey including the QM2 crossing. All prices are per person, based on double occupancy.

Miami June 12, 2006 - Carnival Corporation & plc today announced that it has ordered two cruise ships for its European brands with an option for a third.

Included in today's order are a 92,700-ton vessel for Genoa, Italy-based Costa Crociere, as well as an option for a sister ship, both to be built by Italy's Fincantieri shipyard, and a 68,500-ton ship for its Rostock, Germany-based AIDA Cruises to be built by Germany's Meyer Werft yard.

The new vessels will add more than 6,500 total lower berths to Carnival Corporation & plc's fleet and build upon its leadership position within the rapidly expanding European cruise market, with six million passengers expected to set sail by 2015.

The new Costa ships will be built at Fincantieri's Marghera shipyard and have a basis-two capacity of 2,260 each. The first ship is scheduled to enter service in spring 2009. If the option is exercised, the second ship is slated to debut in fall 2010. The all-in cost for each vessel will be approximately 420 million Euros.

Including the new ship and option, Costa currently has five new vessels on order from Fincantieri representing 13,520 total lower berths.

The new AIDA ship will have a basis-two capacity of 2,050. Scheduled delivery is spring 2010. The vessel's all-in cost will be approximately 330 million Euro and marks the fourth 68,500-ton vessel ordered for the brand in just the past 19 months. Three other vessels, also being built at Meyer Werft, are slated to debut in 2007, 2008 and 2009.

All four vessels will operate under AIDA Cruises' informal "club resort" cruise concept which is marketed exclusively to German-speaking clientele and offers a product aimed at younger, more active passengers who enjoy a host of on-board amenities and facilities.

According to Carnival Corporation & plc Chairman and CEO Micky Arison, today's announcement continues the company's aggressive expansion strategy in the European market.

"We have invested a great deal of time and money expanding and diversifying the European cruise market which possesses incredible potential for growth. Costa is already the clear leader in the southern European market and AIDA holds the same distinction in Germany. These new state-of-the-art ships for Costa and AIDA will further bolster their positions in the respective markets and ensure that we have adequate capacity available to meet growing demand for European cruises," Arison said.

Commented Costa Crociere Chairman and CEO Pier Luigi Foschi, "We've demonstrated that the European market is seeking new itinerary alternatives and that requires a balanced mix of ships, especially for the more experienced cruiser. Costa's new programs, including voyages featuring Dubai in winter/spring 2006/2007 and a series of 13 cruises to the Far East scheduled for spring 2006 to spring 2007, have received tremendous response from our European customers, including a number of sailings selling out in a matter of days. New ships will allow us to continue to diversify our cruise offerings for European vacationers," he said.

The German-speaking market is one of the fastest growing in Europe with one million passengers expected to set sail by 2010. "To keep pace with this dramatic growth, we must continue to build ships and develop unique cruise products such as AIDA that can cater specifically to the preferences of German-speaking clientele," Foschi said.

Including the three new ships announced today, Costa and AIDA together have nine new ships on order representing collective 21,720 total lower berths - more than any other European cruise line.

Hamilton, Bermuda June 12, 2006 - Sea Containers Ltd. and AS Tallink Grupp jointly announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement whereby Sea Containers will sell its Baltic ferry subsidiary Silja Oy Ab to Tallink for a consideration of approximately $594 million in cash and shares.

The consideration for the sale of Silja's core business is EUR450 million cash and 5 million ordinary shares in Tallink. The dollar equivalent values are approximately $570 million cash and $24 million in shares. Tallink's shares are listed on the Tallinn Stock Exchange and their closing price on June 9, 2006 was EUR3.77 per share. Sea Containers may not dispose of the shares within 12 months of the sale's completion without Tallink's permission.

The sale of Silja is subject to customary conditions including the receipt of regulatory approvals from the relevant competition authorities and corporate approval of Tallink's shareholders. It is a condition of the contract that the sale be completed by July 28, 2006. Societe Generale, which advised Sea Containers on the disposal, indicated that the sale is expected to be completed on or before that date.

The transaction with Tallink includes six of the eight ships held for sale by Sea Containers as part of the Silja core business. These ships generated an EBITDA profit before depreciation, amortization and non-recurring items of approximately EUR30 million (dollar equivalent $37 million) in 2005. During 2005 Silja has been undergoing an intensive restructuring program, which is expected to lead to EBITDA improvements over the coming 12 to18 months. The transaction does not include the fast ferry services from Helsinki, Finland to Tallinn, Estonia and the two SuperSeaCat fast ferries which operate on the route. That business will continue to be operated by Sea Containers on a stand-alone basis. The transaction also excludes Silja's three 'legacy' vessels which are not employed on the core routes.

Tallink will continue to operate the business under the Silja brand and the ships will continue to sail under their current flags and with their existing officers and crew. Tallink will ensure that Silja's existing obligations towards the employees, including pension obligations, are not adversely affected by the transaction.

Commenting on the sale, Enn Pant, Chairman and CEO of Tallink said that as a result of the acquisition Tallink and Silja would together form the leading shipping company in the Baltic Sea area, which has been a vision of Tallink for years. "Tallink's bold and successful growth strategy is boosted by Silja Line's long history, valuable brand and outstanding professionals. This transaction is firmly founded in our conviction that clients, employees as well as shareholders will benefit from the integration of these two shipping companies."

Bob MacKenzie, Chief Executive Officer of Sea Containers, added: "We updated the market on March 24, 2006 on the process of selling the core of the Silja fleet and we believe that the price we have negotiated is a fair one. The sale of Silja is a vital part of our efforts to reduce substantially the overall level of Sea Containers' debt. As a result of the transaction, approximately $510 million of related bank debt will be repaid."

As a result of the above transaction, two of the non-core Silja 'legacy' fleet, Opera and Finnjet, which were not included in the transaction, will become free of bank debt and Sea Containers will continue to seek to dispose of them. Sea Containers has separately completed the sale of the third legacy ship, the Walrus, for a consideration of $21 million, paying all related bank debt of $21 million.

San Jose CA June 12, 2006 - LGC Wireless, the leader in advanced in-building wireless systems, today announced that Wireless Maritime Services (WMS), a joint venture of Cingular Wireless and Maritime Telecommunications Network, Inc., is deploying its InterReach(R) Unison systems to enable high-quality cellular service for thousands of cruise ship passengers worldwide. LGC Wireless systems are currently deployed aboard some two dozen ships operated by the world's leading cruise lines, including Carnival Cruise Lines, Celebrity Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Holland America Line, Island Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Orient Lines, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, and Royal Caribbean Cruises.

By deploying Unison systems aboard these vessels, WMS enables pervasive, "four bars" cellular coverage for passengers and crew despite the challenges of the ships' all-steel construction. A typical installation brings in wireless signals through a ship-mounted satellite antenna, and then distributes the signal via Unison Main and Expansion Hubs plus roughly 60 antennas. Through its roaming partnerships with 340 cellular carriers worldwide, WMS ensures CDMA and GSM-based cellular services for any passenger anywhere.

"You might think that a cruise ship is the last place where someone would want cellular service, but it's actually very popular," said Rob Marjerison, vice president of deployment and business development at WMS. "In fact, many passengers won't sail unless they know they have cellular coverage that allows them to remain in touch while on vacation. We have standardized on the Unison system because it allows us to support any carrier frequency and is much easier to install than other systems."

Cruising is one of the most popular types of vacations worldwide, and the availability of cellular coverage is helping to spur business. Accordingly, Mr. Marjerison expects WMS to double the number of its ship deployments by the end of 2006.

LGC Wireless' InterReach Unison system simplifies onboard deployments because ships typically have little room for network cabling, and the Unison system uses standard, flexible fiber and Cat-5 cabling. This cuts the time and difficulty of deployment significantly over other systems that rely on rigid coaxial cabling, which can be up to 7/8" in diameter.

"WMS is expanding the cruise ship business by enabling wireless coverage anywhere at sea, and we're proud to be their chosen solution for shipboard coverage," said John Spindler, vice president of marketing at LGC Wireless. "As these deployments prove, our products can deliver optimum cellular coverage for any carrier in any environment, no matter how challenging."

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