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May 24th, 2004, 12:38 PM
PRINCESS' 2005 INSIDE PASSAGE PROGRAM FEATURES MORE SAILINGS ON WEST COAST'S LARGEST AND MOST AMENITY-FILLED VESSELS
Convenient Roundtrip Voyages Offered from Seattle and San Francisco
Princess will offer additional Alaska Inside Passage cruising in 2005, with more sailings on its convenient roundtrip itinerary from Seattle on the new Sapphire Princess and sister ship Diamond Princess -- the largest and most amenity-filled vessels to sail on the West Coast. They are joined once again by Regal Princess' popular sailings from San Francisco.
In total the line will offer 53 departures on three itineraries, all featuring the convenience of easily accessible home ports. These roundtrip cruises complement Princess' other 2005 Alaska option, the "Voyage of the Glaciers" Gulf of Alaska itinerary, available on four ships. With the Inside Passage program, passengers enjoy an easily accessible U.S.-based discovery adventure that also offers the opportunity to add a land tour to the Canadian Rockies or take advantage of the many attractions in the ships' home ports with pre- or post-cruise stays in Seattle or San Francisco.
"The debut of Diamond Princess and Sapphire Princess last year really made our Inside Passage cruises a phenomenal addition to our Alaska program," said Alan Buckelew, president of Princess Cruises. "This year we've added even more sailings to make these cruises available for additional passengers who want an easy and carefree way to enjoy the best of the Inside Passage."
Diamond Princess and Sapphire Princess Sail From Seattle
Diamond Princess and Sapphire Princess return to Seattle to offer a seven-day roundtrip voyages calling at Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan and Victoria, plus cruise through the dramatic glaciers, rock walls and waterfalls of Tracy Arm and the twin Sawyer Glaciers. Diamond Princess will offer 20 voyages on this itinerary departing on Saturdays between May 7 and September 17, 2005, while Sapphire Princess will offer 19 voyages departing on Sundays, beginning May 15 and continuing through September 18.
Regal Princess from San Francisco
Regal Princess will offer 14 departures between May 8 and September 15 on a 10-day Inside Passage itinerary roundtrip from "The City by the Bay," San Francisco. Passengers have a choice of itineraries that feature calls at Victoria, Juneau and two other scenic Alaska ports that rotate between Ketchikan, Sitka, Skagway or Haines. All voyages also offer premiere glacier viewing in Tracy Arm.
Canadian Rockies Cruisetours
Passengers who would like to add to their vacation have three Canadian Rockies tour options designed to coordinate with Inside Passage cruises from Seattle. Princess' escorted itineraries take guests to the heart of these spectacular mountains with visits to Banff, Jasper, Calgary and Kamloops, along with other local highlights. The 12- and 13-night packages feature stays at the area's premiere Fairmont resort properties such as the Chateau Lake Louise, Banff Springs Hotel and Jasper Park Lodge.
The Seattle-based Diamond Princess and Sapphire Princess offer Inside Passage passengers the opportunity to enjoy the Alaskan scenery from the comfort of the West Coast's largest and most amenity-filled vessels. These "gems" of the Princess fleet feature such innovations at themed main dining rooms -- Italian, Asian, Southwestern and steakhouse. Other popular features include the largest Internet Café at sea, multiple show lounges, a wedding chapel, Lotus Spa, a multi-room youth center, and Princess' trademark balcony staterooms, perfect for enjoying the dramatic glacier views.
Early booking fares for Inside Passage voyages start at $899 for cruises and $2,599 for Canadian Rockies cruisetours.
One of the best-known names in North American cruising, Princess Cruises is a global cruise and tour company. Part of Carnival Corporation (NYSE: CCL), its current fleet of 14 ships sail on approximately 150 different itineraries around the globe, calling at more than 260 ports on all seven continents. 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 (http://www.princess.com).
Convenient Roundtrip Voyages Offered from Seattle and San Francisco
Princess will offer additional Alaska Inside Passage cruising in 2005, with more sailings on its convenient roundtrip itinerary from Seattle on the new Sapphire Princess and sister ship Diamond Princess -- the largest and most amenity-filled vessels to sail on the West Coast. They are joined once again by Regal Princess' popular sailings from San Francisco.
In total the line will offer 53 departures on three itineraries, all featuring the convenience of easily accessible home ports. These roundtrip cruises complement Princess' other 2005 Alaska option, the "Voyage of the Glaciers" Gulf of Alaska itinerary, available on four ships. With the Inside Passage program, passengers enjoy an easily accessible U.S.-based discovery adventure that also offers the opportunity to add a land tour to the Canadian Rockies or take advantage of the many attractions in the ships' home ports with pre- or post-cruise stays in Seattle or San Francisco.
"The debut of Diamond Princess and Sapphire Princess last year really made our Inside Passage cruises a phenomenal addition to our Alaska program," said Alan Buckelew, president of Princess Cruises. "This year we've added even more sailings to make these cruises available for additional passengers who want an easy and carefree way to enjoy the best of the Inside Passage."
Diamond Princess and Sapphire Princess Sail From Seattle
Diamond Princess and Sapphire Princess return to Seattle to offer a seven-day roundtrip voyages calling at Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan and Victoria, plus cruise through the dramatic glaciers, rock walls and waterfalls of Tracy Arm and the twin Sawyer Glaciers. Diamond Princess will offer 20 voyages on this itinerary departing on Saturdays between May 7 and September 17, 2005, while Sapphire Princess will offer 19 voyages departing on Sundays, beginning May 15 and continuing through September 18.
Regal Princess from San Francisco
Regal Princess will offer 14 departures between May 8 and September 15 on a 10-day Inside Passage itinerary roundtrip from "The City by the Bay," San Francisco. Passengers have a choice of itineraries that feature calls at Victoria, Juneau and two other scenic Alaska ports that rotate between Ketchikan, Sitka, Skagway or Haines. All voyages also offer premiere glacier viewing in Tracy Arm.
Canadian Rockies Cruisetours
Passengers who would like to add to their vacation have three Canadian Rockies tour options designed to coordinate with Inside Passage cruises from Seattle. Princess' escorted itineraries take guests to the heart of these spectacular mountains with visits to Banff, Jasper, Calgary and Kamloops, along with other local highlights. The 12- and 13-night packages feature stays at the area's premiere Fairmont resort properties such as the Chateau Lake Louise, Banff Springs Hotel and Jasper Park Lodge.
The Seattle-based Diamond Princess and Sapphire Princess offer Inside Passage passengers the opportunity to enjoy the Alaskan scenery from the comfort of the West Coast's largest and most amenity-filled vessels. These "gems" of the Princess fleet feature such innovations at themed main dining rooms -- Italian, Asian, Southwestern and steakhouse. Other popular features include the largest Internet Café at sea, multiple show lounges, a wedding chapel, Lotus Spa, a multi-room youth center, and Princess' trademark balcony staterooms, perfect for enjoying the dramatic glacier views.
Early booking fares for Inside Passage voyages start at $899 for cruises and $2,599 for Canadian Rockies cruisetours.
One of the best-known names in North American cruising, Princess Cruises is a global cruise and tour company. Part of Carnival Corporation (NYSE: CCL), its current fleet of 14 ships sail on approximately 150 different itineraries around the globe, calling at more than 260 ports on all seven continents. 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 (http://www.princess.com).