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Tak ing the World on Vacation…
Carnival Cruise Lines is the world’s most
popular and profitable cruise line. The con-
temporary cruise leader in North America,
Carnival operates 20 ships, including its
newest ship, the Carnival Valor. Always
in the forefront of the industry, Carnival’s
many guest-pleasing innovations include
reservations-only supper clubs, European-
style patisseries, and satisfying stateroom
amenities. Carnival ships cruise to
destinations in the Bahamas, Canada,
the Caribbean, the Mexican Riviera,
New England, Europe, Alaska, and Hawaii,
with most cruises ranging from 3 to 7 days.
(www.carnival.com)
Princess Cruises operates a fleet of 14 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 entertainment options. Princess is also
known for its contemporary, luxurious and
innovative fleet of modern ships targeted
primarily to North America. Most cruises
range from 7 to 15 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 premium cruise
leader in North America and operates a fleet
of 12 five-star ships, including its newest
ship, ms Westerdam. Holland America Line
cruises to all seven continents and visits
more than 280 ports of call in 60 countries.
Itineraries range in length from two to 116
days and offer the most extensive selection
of ports the line has ever visited on cruises
to the Caribbean and Panama Canal,
Alaska, Canada/New England, and longer,
exotic voyages to Europe and Transatlantic,
Mexico, Hawaii/Asia/Pacific, South America
as well as one Grand World Voyage.
(www.hollandamerica.com)
Costa Cruises is the number one cruise line
sailing in the Mediterranean. With its fleet
of 11 modern ships, of which Costa Magica
the newest together with its sister Costa
Fortuna is the largest ship ever to fly the
Italian flag, is market leader in Europe and
South America. Headquartered in Italy, it
offers guests an international and multi-
lingual ambiance with an Italian touch. Its
ships sail all year long to the most popular
destinations in the Mediterranean and
Canary Islands, the Baltic and the
Norwegian Fjords, the Caribbean,
the Mexican Riviera and South America.
(www.costacruises.com)
Cunard Line operates the only modern
transatlantic ocean liners, the world-famous
Queen Mary 2 and the legendary Queen
Elizabeth 2. Cunard’s historic legacy of
service across the Atlantic defines an experi-
ence that is epitomized by White Star
ServiceSM , a special standard that has served
royalty and celebrities for decades. Both
vessels feature the timeless Queens Room—
a true grand ballroom with a full orchestra—
and the internationally-recognized Grills, a
unique pairing of private restaurant and
suite. Serving primarily U.S. and UK guests,
the Golden Age of Travel is recreated on
6-day Transatlantic Crossings, Liner Voyages
of up to 70 days, European, South American,
Caribbean and New England cruises,
and an annual World Cruise.
(www.cunard.com)
Windstar Cruises is the luxury destina-
tion of choice offering its North American
guests an experience that is “180 degrees
from Ordinary.” The line’s three sailing
yachts offer its 148–308 privileged guests
all ocean view staterooms, pampering
five-star service, an eclectic selection of
cruise cuisine created by celebrity chef
Joachim Splichal, and a water sports
program. Windstar cruises to nearly 50
countries, calling at more than 100 ports
throughout Europe, the Caribbean,
and the Americas.
(www.windstarcruises.com)
Seabourn Cruise Line epitomizes luxury
cruising aboard each of its three intimate
all suite ships targeted primarily to North
America. 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)
P&O Cruises is the UK’s favorite cruise line,
famous for delivering an authentic cruise
experience on each of its five superliners,
Arcadia, Artemis, Aurora, Oceana and
Oriana. From Southampton, P&O Cruises
sails to the Mediterranean, Baltic, Norwegian
Fjords, Atlantic Isles, three world voyages
and fly cruises to the Caribbean.
(www.pocruises.com)
Swan Hellenic operates a program of
discovery cruises, targeted particularly to
the UK and enjoys a loyal interest from its
U.S. alumni members. 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 the 30- to 50-year-old
age group. 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)
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)
P&O Cruises Australia is a cruise brand
that caters to Australians. Its contempo-
rary product, Pacific Sky, was 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)