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Princess Cruises operates a fleet of eleven ships deployed around the globe
calling at more than 200 ports worldwide. Princess is the only premium
cruise line that offers a resort-like experience with flexible dining and enter-
tainment options. Princess is also known for its contemporary, luxurious
and innovative fleet of modern ships. Princess has three ships on order to
be delivered in 2004 and a fourth in 2006 at an estimated cost of $2 billion.
Most cruises range from 7 to 14 days in length, with some up to 30 days.
Destinations include Alaska, the Caribbean, Europe, the Panama Canal,
the Mexican Riviera, the South Pacific, South America, Hawaii, Asia, and
Canada/New England.
www.princesscruises.com
Holland America Line is a leader in the premium cruise sector. Holland
America operates a five-star fleet of 12 ships, including its newest ship, the
Oosterdam. The line currently has two new ships scheduled for delivery
during the next two years at an estimated cost of $800 million. Holland
America Line visits 280 ports in its primary destinations which include
Alaska, the Caribbean, the Panama Canal, Mexico, South America, Hawaii,
Canada, New England and Europe.
www.hollandamerica.com
Carnival Cruise Lines is the most popular and most profitable cruise line in
the world. The leader in the contemporary cruise sector, Carnival operates
20 ships, including its newest ship, the Carnival Miracle. The line currently
has two new ships scheduled for delivery during the next two years at
an estimated cost of $1 billion. Carnival ships cruise to destinations in the
Bahamas, Canada, the Caribbean, the Mexican Riviera, New England,
the Panama Canal, Alaska, and Hawaii, with most cruises ranging from
3 to 7 days.
www.carnival.com
Seabourn Cruise Line epitomizes luxury cruising aboard each of its three
intimate all suite ships. The Yachts of Seabourn are lavishly appointed with
virtually one staff member for every guest, which assures superlative
award-winning service as they sail to destinations around the world.
www.seabourn.com
Windstar Cruises is the luxury destination of choice for pure romance under
sail. The line’s three sleek sailing yachts offer its 148–308 privileged guests
all ocean view staterooms, pampering 5-star service, an eclectic selection of
cuisine created by celebrity chef Joachim Splichal, and a water sports pro-
gram. Windstar Cruises sails to exotic and intriguing worldwide destinations
including Europe, the Caribbean, Central America and the South Pacific.
www.windstarcruises.com
Cunard Line offers the only regular transatlantic crossing service aboard
the world famous ocean liner, Queen Mary 2. Her equally famous sister,
Queen Elizabeth 2, sails on unique itineraries worldwide serving both U.S.
and UK guests. The 1,968-passenger Queen Victoria, currently under con-
struction, will round out the fleet of three Queens when she joins in the
spring of 2005. Caronia will offer cruises from the UK until November 2004
when she leaves the fleet in preparation for the arrival of Queen Victoria.
www.cunard.com
AUSTRALIA
P&O Cruises is the largest cruise operator in the UK and the best-known
cruise brand. The four ship fleet consists of Aurora, Oriana, Adonia, and
Oceana. P&O Cruises offers cruises to the Mediterranean, the Baltic, the
Norwegian Fjords, the Caribbean, the Atlantic Islands and around the
world voyages.
www.pocruises.com
AIDA is the best-known cruise brand in the fast growing German cruise
industry. With its four club ships, AIDAcara, AIDAaura, AIDAblu, and
AIDAvita, AIDA offers cruises to the Mediterranean, the Baltic, the Norwegian
Fjords, Canary Islands, and the Caribbean.
www.aida.de
Costa Cruises is Europe’s leading cruise line. Headquartered in Italy, Costa
offers guests on its ten ships a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and multi-lingual
ambiance. The line currently has two new ships slated to enter service
during the next two years at an estimated cost of $1.1 billion. Costa ships,
including its newest, the popular Costa Fortuna, sail to destinations in
Europe, South America, and the Caribbean.
www.costacruises.com
P&O Cruises Australia is a cruise brand that caters to Australians. Its
contemporary product, Pacific Sky, will be joined by Pacific Sun in late
2004, offering 7 to 14 night cruises to New Caledonia, Vanuatu and Fiji from
the home ports of Sydney, Brisbane and Auckland.
www.pocruises.com.au
Swan Hellenic operates a program of discovery cruises, targeted particularly
to the UK. Itineraries include the Mediterranean, North America, South
America, the Caribbean, the Indian Ocean and the Far East.
www.swanhellenic.com
Ocean Village is a new cruise brand in the UK which has been established
to provide informal, contemporary, and affordable holidays at sea for
younger people. Its cruise product emphasizes informality, health, and
well-being. Ocean Village cruises in the Mediterranean in the summer and
the Caribbean in the winter.
www.oceanvillageholidays.co.uk