Princess Cruises announces that Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge will name Royal Princess, the newest addition to the line’s fleet. The ceremony at which The Duchess will name the ship will take place in Southampton on Thursday, June 13, and will be the highlight of week-long inaugural celebrations to welcome the vessel into service.

The spectacular ceremony will uphold British ship-naming traditions including the blessing, a performance by the Royal Marines Band and the pipers of the Irish Guards, together with contemporary highlights. Alan Buckelew, the line’s president and CEO said “It is a great honor for Princess Cruises that Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge has accepted our invitation to become the Godmother to Royal Princess. We are delighted that the Duchess will launch our new ship and can think of no better way to celebrate our company’s British heritage and our commitment to the country.”

Royal Princess will arrive at the Ocean Terminal in Southampton on Friday, June 7, where she will commence a series of events for customers and travel agents, including a special naming gala on the evening of Wednesday, June 12. The ship’s inaugural celebrations will conclude with her maiden voyage on June 16.

The 3,600-passenger Royal Princess is a new-generation ship. Among the special features found on board will be a greatly expanded atrium, the social hub of the ship; an over-water SeaWalk, a top-deck glass-bottomed walkway extending 28 feet beyond the edge of the ship; plush private poolside cabanas that appear to be floating on water; the new Princess Live! television studio; the largest pastry shop at sea; a special Chef’s Table Lumiere, a private dining experience that surrounds diners in a curtain of light; and balconies on all outside staterooms.

The inaugural period of Royal Princess also includes two short preview cruises prior to and following the naming. After her maiden voyage the ship will sail Grand Mediterranean cruises throughout the summer, followed by Eastern Caribbean cruises beginning in the autumn. More information and video previews of the ship are available at www.princess.com/royalprincess.

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Princess Cruises is offering a way for passengers to ease the cost of getting to their dream Europe or Alaska cruise with a special “Sky High Savings” sale that offers airfare savings of up to $1,000 for two. Running from April 4-19, the promotion also offers up to $2,000 off the cruise fare per stateroom, as well as up to $100 in free onboard spending money per stateroom. The “Sky High Savings” sale offers deals on cruises throughout Europe, including sailings to the Greek Isles, British Isles and Scandinavia & Russia. Travelers will also save on cruises and cruisetours to the natural wonders of Alaska, where they can explore the best of the state by land and sea.

In addition to special fares, passengers booking balcony staterooms or above will receive an onboard credit of $100 (for sailings 10 days or longer) or $50 (cruises up to nine days), and those booking interior or oceanview staterooms can get credits of $50 (cruises 10 days or longer) to $25 (cruises up to nine days). More information about the cruise sale and pricing can be found at www.princess.com/sale.

Samples of the available Sky High Savings cruise deals include:

• Greek Isles cruise – 12 days: $1,779 interior (was $2,379); $2,379 balcony (was $3,379). Air savings: $500

• British Isles cruise – 12 days: $1,839 interior (was $2,439); $2,539 balcony (was $3,439). Air savings: $400

• Scandinavia & Russia cruise – 11 days: $1.869 interior (was $2,369); $2,669 balcony (was $3,369). Air savings: $400

• Gulf of Alaska cruise – 7 days: $899 interior (was $1,259); $1,559 balcony (was $2,159). Air savings: $250

• Alaska cruisetour – Denali Explorer – 10 nights: $1,476 interior (was $1,730); $1,976 balcony (was $2,340). Air savings: $150

Air savings available to passengers booking Princess eZAir flights in conjunction with the cruise. Princess eZAir gives passengers easy and full control of their flights and the ability to seamlessly coordinate them with their cruise itinerary. Featuring real-time pricing and flight availability, immediate flight confirmation, competitive airfares, and next port protection in the event of flight delays, the innovative program provides passengers and their travel agents the ease of a single booking source for both air and cruise reservations. Travelers using Princess eZAir can choose air carriers and flights, as well as select their preferred cabin level and seating, all with no extra customization fee.

All cruise and air prices are per person, based on double occupancy and include government fees and taxes. The “Sky High Savings” sale runs through April 19, 2013, and is available to residents of the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and Mexico. Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel agent, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS, or by visiting the company’s website at www.princess.com.

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Norwegian Cruise Line is offering guests the opportunity to take advantage of limited time savings on cruises through majestic Alaska. Those who book a new Alaska cruise reservation between Monday, April 1 and Tuesday, April 2, 2013, will receive up to $200 to spend on board. Air credits, up to $500, are also available on select sailings and this special offer is also combinable with exclusive military and AARP member discounts.

Norwegian Sun sets sail to Alaska from May 13, 2013 through September 9, 2013, offering a series of seven-day cruises from either Vancouver, British Columbia or Whittier, Alaska, with fares starting at $399*. In addition to the Bonus Day offer, families cruising on Norwegian Sun with kids, ages 17 and under, who are sailing with two adults in the same stateroom will receive an additional 50% off their cruise fare and guests who book an Alaska Cruise Tour in conjunction with their Norwegian Sun cruise will receive an additional $100 on board credit.

Norwegian Pearl and Norwegian Jewel also provide guests with an unparalleled Alaska cruise experience as both ships set sail from Seattle to some of the most scenic Alaska destinations including Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, Ketchikan, as well as a stop in Victoria, British Columbia. Norwegian Pearl sails a series of seven-day cruises every Sunday from May 19, 2013 through September 22, 2013, with fares from $549*, and Norwegian Jewel sails every Saturday from May 18, 2013 through September 14, 2013, with fares starting at $499*.

Families who sail through Alaska on board Norwegian Jewel will delight in the wide range of Nickelodeon® family-friendly activities offered on board. From “Slime Time Live,” to an exclusive Nickelodeon Character breakfast, kids of all ages will love mingling with their favorite Nickelodeon characters on board.

To book a cruise to Alaska on board Norwegian during this limited time Bonus Day Sales Event, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit www.ncl.com.

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Princess Cruises has put the wonders of Alaska on sale with a new “Denali on Sale” cruise deal, offering fares as low as $99 per day for a cruisetour vacation plus up to $300 in air savings. The sale, which begins today, features special rates on land and sea vacations to the state’s most popular attractions – Denali National Park and Glacier Bay National Park.

Combining a 7-day Voyage of the Glaciers Alaska cruise with a land tour to the best of Alaska’s interior, Princess cruisetours begin at just $989 per person for a 10-day vacation. Travelers will enjoy accommodations at Princess’ own wilderness lodges and exclusive rail car service as they explore the Alaska wilderness to see the majesty of the Denali area, particularly Mt. McKinley, North America’s tallest peak. Those booking air transportation through Princess eZAir can also save up to $300 per couple off the price of their ticket.

Examples of Denali on Sale fares include:

• 10-night Fairbanks/Vancouver On Your Own cruisetour: $989 interior (was $1,370).
Air savings $200

• 11-night Anchorage/Vancouver On Your Own cruisetour: $1,149 interior (was $1,587).
Air savings $200

• 11-night Fairbanks/Vancouver On Your Own cruisetour: $1,099 interior (was $1,773).
Air savings $300

• 13-night Anchorage/Vancouver Off the Beaten Path cruisetour: $1,599 interior (was $1,965).
Air savings $200

• 15-night Fairbanks/Vancouver Off the Beaten Path cruisetour: $2,199 interior (was $2,526).
Air savings $300
All fares are per person based on double occupancy and include all applicable fees and taxes. Air savings are for two people.

Denali on Sale begins February 5, 2013, and runs for a limited time. Sale prices are available to residents of the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and Mexico.

Air savings available to passengers booking roundtrip Princess eZAir flights in conjunction with the cruisetour. Princess eZAir gives passengers easy and full control of their flights and the ability to seamlessly coordinate them with their cruise itinerary. Featuring real-time pricing and flight availability, immediate flight confirmation, competitive airfares, and next port protection in the event of flight delays, the program provides passengers and their travel agents the ease of a single booking source for both air and cruise reservations.

Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel agent, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS, or by visiting the company’s website at www.princess.com.

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Cruise vacations to Alaska, the California coast, Hawaii, Mexico and the Panama Canal are on sale during the Princess Cruises “5-Day Super Sale,” running from January 31 through February 4.

With more than 150 West Coast cruises on sale, the event offers savings of up to $1,100 per person, plus the opportunity to get up to $100 in free spending money per stateroom.

Passengers can choose from a variety of cruise itineraries where they can enjoy the magnificent scenery and wildlife of Alaska, the tropical warmth of the Hawaiian Islands, the wonder of engineering that is the Panama Canal, the best of the Golden State on a California Coastal or the colorful culture of Mexico.

In addition to special fares, passengers booking balcony staterooms or above will receive an onboard credit of $50 (cruises up to nine days) or $100 (for sailings 10 days or longer), and those booking interior or oceanview staterooms can get credits of $25 (cruises up to nine days) to $50 (cruises 10 days or longer).

More information about the cruise sale and pricing can be found at princess.com/sale.

Examples of special Super Sale fares include:

• California Coastal cruise – 7 days: $684 interior (was $834); $1,084 balcony (was $1,184)

• Inside Passage Alaska cruise – 7 days: $749 interior (was $899); $1,149 balcony (was $1,399)

• Gulf of Alaska cruise – 7 days: $854 interior (was $1,004); $1,304 balcony (was $1,454)

• Hawaiian Islands cruise – 14 days: $1,090 interior (was $1,790); $1,690 balcony (was $2,690)

• Panama Canal – 14 days: $1,499 interior (was $2,399); $2,049 balcony (was $3,149)
All cruise prices are per person, based on double occupancy and include government fees and taxes. The Super Sale runs from 12:01 a.m. PST on January 31 through 11:59 p.m. PST on February 4, 2013 and is available to residents of the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and Mexico.

Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel agent, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS, or by visiting the company’s website at www.princess.com.

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Whether you like to Tango, Quickstep, Paso Doble, or sit back and enjoy watching the sizzling performances, this program offers guests an entirely unique experience on the seas.

Six theme cruises in 2013 and early 2014 will feature “Dancing with the Stars” events including dance lessons; a chance to meet the dancers, ask questions and take photos; and a dazzling production starring celebrities and the famed dance pros, complete with glamorous costumes and routines from the TV show. Currently scheduled to appear on select sailings are two-time champion pro dancers Mark Ballas and Kym Johnson; pros Tristan MacManus and Lacey Schwimmer; and some of your favorite celebrity competitors.* More dance pros and celebrities to be announced.

In addition to the theme cruises, every sailing on all 15 ships in the Holland America Line fleet will feature an exclusive “Dancing with the Stars” program including dance lessons and an opportunity for some lucky guests to dance center stage in an exciting dance-off performance. These activities will feature the ships’ professional dancers and will be developed in collaboration with the show’s dancers and choreographers.

Currently scheduled to appear on our 2013 Theme Cruises*:

February 16, 2013, ms Eurodam, 7-Day Eastern Caribbean
Professional Dancers: Lacey Schwimmer and Mark Ballas.
Stars: Joey Fatone and Sabrina Bryan.

June 22, 2013, ms Veendam, 7-Day Canada & New England
Professional Dancers: Chelsie Hightower and Mark Ballas.
Stars to be announced.

June 30, 2013, ms Oosterdam, 7-Day Alaska
Professional Dancers: Kym Johnson and Tristan MacManus.
Star: Carson Kressley. Additional star to be announced.

July 7, 2013, ms Oosterdam, 7-Day Alaska
Professional Dancers: Kym Johnson and Tristan MacManus.
Star: Carson Kressley. Additional star to be announced.

2014 Theme Cruises: (Pros/celebrities to be announced)

January 5, 2014, ms Nieuw Amsterdam, 7-Day Eastern Caribbean

January 12, 2014, ms Nieuw Amsterdam, 7-Day Western Caribbean

*Professionals and celebrities are subject to change.

Visit Holland America Line’s website for more details.

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