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Princess Cruises Debuts New “Ultimate Ship Tour” with Launch of Ruby Princess
Rare Behind-the-Scenes Access Will Give Passengers Exclusive Insider’s View of Ship Operations
SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (September 2, 2008) – Most cruise ship passengers are aware that behind the scenes of their relaxing cruise vacation there’s a bustle of activity to deliver an excellent experience, but few have gotten an up-close look at these inner workings. This will change in November with the debut of Ruby Princess as Princess Cruises introduces an industry first, The Ultimate Ship Tour, an exclusive opportunity to experience an array of “back of house” areas that are key to a ship’s daily operations. This pioneering concept will give passengers the unique opportunity to explore beyond the public areas with visits to the ship’s engine control room, medical center, print shop, laundry, photo lab, bridge and other spaces for a rare insider’s view of many areas typically seen only by the ship’s crew. Participants will also receive a variety of themed mementos at many of the stops along the route. The Ultimate Ship Tour lasts approximately three hours, and will be offered once or twice per cruise on a sea day. Space is limited for the tour, which will be available for $150 per person, and can be reserved onboard at the Passenger Services Desk. Following its debut aboard Ruby Princess, the program will be introduced aboard all Princess ships. Ruby Princess, a sister ship to Emerald Princess and Crown Princess, will debut on November 8. Ship features include a dramatic piazza-style atrium featuring small-bite eateries and an ever-changing array of performing street entertainers, Princess’ signature adults-only retreat called The Sanctuary, an Italian restaurant, a seafood and steak house, and “Movies Under the Stars,” a giant outdoor movie screen. The 113,000-ton vessel will feature an inaugural season of Western Caribbean cruises roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale, followed by a program of Mediterranean voyages in summer 2009.

Carnival has SHIP INSPECTIONS
2008 Ship Inspection fams:
10/4-6 = L.A. (Long Beach)
10/17-19 = Galveston
11/1-3 = L.A. (Long Beach)
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Royal Caribbean has Groups Your Way! Booking groups has never been easier or more flexible! Groups Your Way was built specifically with the needs of their travel partners in mind. Their goal was to provide you with the best and most effective tools to help you increase your group business, it’s no coincidence they call it Groups Your Way. There are many advantages to this new policy but if you had to boil it down to one word its Flexibility. In the simplest terms, Groups Your Way allows travel partners to: Market your groups for up to 6 months with NO deposit, Promote your Affinity groups for up to one year or more with only an initial $50 deposit per stateroom, & Have the time they need to accomplish their group booking goals. Need more time? Groups Your Way gives you the flexibility to accommodate even the most demanding groups. This mini-kit is a preview of the larger “Groups Your Way Toolkit” they will be releasing in October.

Cunard announces 2010 World Cruise Voyages open today!
In 2010, the legendary QUEEN MARY 2® will chart a unique eastbound course through the Mediterranean, the Middle East, India and Southeast Asia, before journeying south of the equator to Australia, and then west for her historic maiden visit to South Africa. Queen Victoria® will embark on an epic westbound voyage around the globe that includes a host of calls in Australia and Southeast Asia, before a celebrated passage of the Suez Canal en route to the glorious Mediterranean Sea. Generate profitable group sales with incentives such as 1-for-12 TCs and 8 Group Amenity Points on Full World Cruises, Segment and Liner Voyages. Balcony and Grills accommodation receive double amenity points. Use these incentives to customize your promotion – offer extra benefits to your clients, collect bonus commissions, or both! Plus, if your clients reserve by February 28, 2009, they’ll receive up to a 10% Bonus Savings off Early Booking Fares* or custom group fares!

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