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May 19th, 2004, 11:06 AM
FROM ADELAIDE TO ZANZIBAR, PRINCESS' 2005/06 EXOTICS SEASON COVERS THE GLOBE
Five Ships Offer a Variety of Worldwide Cruise Options
With an expanded season of sailings to Australia/New Zealand, more capacity in South America, summer and fall Asian adventures and the best of Hawaii, Princess' 2005-06 Exotics cruise season will take passengers to virtually all corners of the globe, firmly establishing Princess as the leader in destinational cruising.
In total five ships, ranging from intimate to innovative and carrying from 670 to 2,670 passengers, (Pacific Princess, Tahitian Princess, Regal Princess, Island Princess and Diamond Princess) will offer 83 sailings on 21 unique itineraries, including a new Brazilian Adventure cruise. Princess' unique Exotics voyages range from 10 to 30 days, travel to more than 125 worldwide destinations.
"Princess continually leads the way in worldwide cruising," said Alan Buckelew, president of Princess Cruises. "We offer so many unique itineraries and go places that most major lines don't. Plus we schedule these sailings on some of our newest vessels, with plenty of balcony cabins -- and that's rare in many of these destinations."
Diamond Princess Makes Her First Journey to Australia/Asia
Diamond Princess will take over from Sapphire Princess as the largest and most amenity-filled vessel to ever sail "Down Under," offering a longer, three-month Australia/New Zealand season. The ship also sails on a variety of Asia itineraries, including a 17-day Alaska/Far East cruise offering a new port of call at Petropavlovsk, Russia. Her itineraries include eight 12-day Australia/New Zealand voyages between January 8 and April 8; a 19-day Australia/Asia cruise between Singapore and Sydney; three 16-day Southeast Asia/China cruise between Beijing and Bangkok or Singapore; an 11-day China/Far East sailing between Osaka and Beijing; and an Alaska/Far East voyage from Seattle to Osaka.
Pacific Princess' Asian Summer
In addition to Diamond Princess, Pacific Princess will also offer three sailings on the popular Southeast Asia/China route between Beijing and Bangkok. The ship will offer three sailings of the 16-day itinerary, departing between June 24 and July 26, visiting ports in Korea, Japan, China, Viet Nam, Singapore and Malaysia.
Regal Princess Takes Over South America Routes
Regal Princess will take over from Royal Princess in South America, offering an expanded capacity on these popular voyages, making them available to more passengers than ever. The ship offers four sailings on the popular Cape Horn/Strait of Magellan itinerary between Santiago and Buenos Aries, now offering the opportunity to round Cape Horn on a 13-day cruise. The ship also debuts a new Brazilian Adventure route, an 18-day voyage from Ft. Lauderdale to Rio de Janeiro that calls at four additional Brazilian ports as well as some of the most interesting islands in the Caribbean. Other itineraries include two sailings on a 12-day Amazon River adventure between Ft. Lauderdale and Manaus as well as a 16-day Andes/South America voyage from Santiago to Ft. Lauderdale.
Island Princess Goes Hawaiian
Island Princess returns for a second season of 15-day round-trip cruises to the tropical paradise of Hawaii from Los Angeles. The series features 15 departures between September 23, 2005 and April 21, 2006 -- including a special holiday voyage on December 22, during which the ship will celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year's all on one cruise. The itinerary will take passengers to all of Hawaii's major islands with visits to Hilo, Kona, Honolulu, Nawiliwili (Kauai) and Lahaina (Maui). In addition, passengers can take advantage of the ship's many options and services during a series of relaxing days at sea between the islands and Los Angeles.
Year-Round French Polynesia and the South Pacific
Tahitian Princess' continues to sail the beautiful waters of French Polynesia and will offer two unique 10-day itineraries -- Polynesia & the Cook Islands and Polynesia & the Marquesas Islands. Both routes feature scenic cruising along the picturesque island of Tahaa, plus calls in Moorea, Reiatea and Bora Bora; and passengers can choose whether to visit Rarotonga in the Cook Islands or the more remote Marquesas with scenic cruising through the atolls of the Tuamoto Archipelago. Tahitian Princess' season will run from May 14, 2005 through April 19, 2006. The season begins with an 11-day Hawaii/Tahiti cruise on May 3, 2005.
Pacific Princess also offers a similar Hawaii/Tahiti sailing -- 12 days, departing May 7, 2005. Prior to that, Pacific Princess sails from her winter home in Australia with a 15-day Sydney to Papeete voyage.
Connoisseur Adventure Voyages
Princess once again offers a selection of special, longer voyages that travel between continents or major destinations. Pacific Princess will again lead the way with three summer sailings that will take passengers through the South Pacific Islands, Australia, Asia, Hawaii/Tahiti, West Africa, South America and the Indian Ocean. Included in the lineup is Princess' very popular Islands of the Pacific Theater route, featuring calls at many of WWII's important battle sites between Honolulu and Beijing. Other options include a 28-day adventure between Cape Town and Sydney and a 30-day voyage from Bangkok to Cape Town. Diamond Princess also joins the Connoisseur cruise lineup with a 29-day Pacific crossing from Sydney to San Francisco.
One of the most noteworthy itineraries in the lineup, Princess' Antarctica voyage, presents a new itinerary in 2006 aboard a new vessel. Regal Princess takes over the journey of a lifetime, and now sails from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago on January 8.
World explorers can add to their Exotic voyages with Princess' extensive lineup of cruisetours and Cruise Plus hotel stays before or after their ocean voyage. The company offers a variety of complete land/sea vacations in China, Australia and South America, perfect for extended exploration of some of the planet's most desirable locations.
Early booking fares for Exotics voyages begin at $1,245 per person, based on double occupancy.
Exciting times ahead!
Andrew.
Oceana - Feb 2004
Golden Princess - July 2003
Dawn Princess - Feb 2002
Dawn Princess - Jan 2001
Grand Princess - Jan 2000
Majesty of the Seas - Jan 1999
Five Ships Offer a Variety of Worldwide Cruise Options
With an expanded season of sailings to Australia/New Zealand, more capacity in South America, summer and fall Asian adventures and the best of Hawaii, Princess' 2005-06 Exotics cruise season will take passengers to virtually all corners of the globe, firmly establishing Princess as the leader in destinational cruising.
In total five ships, ranging from intimate to innovative and carrying from 670 to 2,670 passengers, (Pacific Princess, Tahitian Princess, Regal Princess, Island Princess and Diamond Princess) will offer 83 sailings on 21 unique itineraries, including a new Brazilian Adventure cruise. Princess' unique Exotics voyages range from 10 to 30 days, travel to more than 125 worldwide destinations.
"Princess continually leads the way in worldwide cruising," said Alan Buckelew, president of Princess Cruises. "We offer so many unique itineraries and go places that most major lines don't. Plus we schedule these sailings on some of our newest vessels, with plenty of balcony cabins -- and that's rare in many of these destinations."
Diamond Princess Makes Her First Journey to Australia/Asia
Diamond Princess will take over from Sapphire Princess as the largest and most amenity-filled vessel to ever sail "Down Under," offering a longer, three-month Australia/New Zealand season. The ship also sails on a variety of Asia itineraries, including a 17-day Alaska/Far East cruise offering a new port of call at Petropavlovsk, Russia. Her itineraries include eight 12-day Australia/New Zealand voyages between January 8 and April 8; a 19-day Australia/Asia cruise between Singapore and Sydney; three 16-day Southeast Asia/China cruise between Beijing and Bangkok or Singapore; an 11-day China/Far East sailing between Osaka and Beijing; and an Alaska/Far East voyage from Seattle to Osaka.
Pacific Princess' Asian Summer
In addition to Diamond Princess, Pacific Princess will also offer three sailings on the popular Southeast Asia/China route between Beijing and Bangkok. The ship will offer three sailings of the 16-day itinerary, departing between June 24 and July 26, visiting ports in Korea, Japan, China, Viet Nam, Singapore and Malaysia.
Regal Princess Takes Over South America Routes
Regal Princess will take over from Royal Princess in South America, offering an expanded capacity on these popular voyages, making them available to more passengers than ever. The ship offers four sailings on the popular Cape Horn/Strait of Magellan itinerary between Santiago and Buenos Aries, now offering the opportunity to round Cape Horn on a 13-day cruise. The ship also debuts a new Brazilian Adventure route, an 18-day voyage from Ft. Lauderdale to Rio de Janeiro that calls at four additional Brazilian ports as well as some of the most interesting islands in the Caribbean. Other itineraries include two sailings on a 12-day Amazon River adventure between Ft. Lauderdale and Manaus as well as a 16-day Andes/South America voyage from Santiago to Ft. Lauderdale.
Island Princess Goes Hawaiian
Island Princess returns for a second season of 15-day round-trip cruises to the tropical paradise of Hawaii from Los Angeles. The series features 15 departures between September 23, 2005 and April 21, 2006 -- including a special holiday voyage on December 22, during which the ship will celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year's all on one cruise. The itinerary will take passengers to all of Hawaii's major islands with visits to Hilo, Kona, Honolulu, Nawiliwili (Kauai) and Lahaina (Maui). In addition, passengers can take advantage of the ship's many options and services during a series of relaxing days at sea between the islands and Los Angeles.
Year-Round French Polynesia and the South Pacific
Tahitian Princess' continues to sail the beautiful waters of French Polynesia and will offer two unique 10-day itineraries -- Polynesia & the Cook Islands and Polynesia & the Marquesas Islands. Both routes feature scenic cruising along the picturesque island of Tahaa, plus calls in Moorea, Reiatea and Bora Bora; and passengers can choose whether to visit Rarotonga in the Cook Islands or the more remote Marquesas with scenic cruising through the atolls of the Tuamoto Archipelago. Tahitian Princess' season will run from May 14, 2005 through April 19, 2006. The season begins with an 11-day Hawaii/Tahiti cruise on May 3, 2005.
Pacific Princess also offers a similar Hawaii/Tahiti sailing -- 12 days, departing May 7, 2005. Prior to that, Pacific Princess sails from her winter home in Australia with a 15-day Sydney to Papeete voyage.
Connoisseur Adventure Voyages
Princess once again offers a selection of special, longer voyages that travel between continents or major destinations. Pacific Princess will again lead the way with three summer sailings that will take passengers through the South Pacific Islands, Australia, Asia, Hawaii/Tahiti, West Africa, South America and the Indian Ocean. Included in the lineup is Princess' very popular Islands of the Pacific Theater route, featuring calls at many of WWII's important battle sites between Honolulu and Beijing. Other options include a 28-day adventure between Cape Town and Sydney and a 30-day voyage from Bangkok to Cape Town. Diamond Princess also joins the Connoisseur cruise lineup with a 29-day Pacific crossing from Sydney to San Francisco.
One of the most noteworthy itineraries in the lineup, Princess' Antarctica voyage, presents a new itinerary in 2006 aboard a new vessel. Regal Princess takes over the journey of a lifetime, and now sails from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago on January 8.
World explorers can add to their Exotic voyages with Princess' extensive lineup of cruisetours and Cruise Plus hotel stays before or after their ocean voyage. The company offers a variety of complete land/sea vacations in China, Australia and South America, perfect for extended exploration of some of the planet's most desirable locations.
Early booking fares for Exotics voyages begin at $1,245 per person, based on double occupancy.
Exciting times ahead!
Andrew.
Oceana - Feb 2004
Golden Princess - July 2003
Dawn Princess - Feb 2002
Dawn Princess - Jan 2001
Grand Princess - Jan 2000
Majesty of the Seas - Jan 1999