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Call TravelSmart for the best staterooms and deals at 360-687-9579 Free Balcony Upgrade** Grand Mediterranean – 12 Days Mini-Suite fares from Balcony fares from Oceanview fares from Interior fares from Launch fares Balcony Bonus Sale fares $3,540 $3,040* $3,040 $2,540* $2,790 $2,540* $2,040 $1,690* Free Balcony Upgrade** Greek Isles – 12 Days Mini-Suite fares from Balcony fares from Oceanview fares from Interior fares from Launch fares Balcony Bonus Sale fares $3,540 Sold Out $3,040 $2,540* $2,790 $2,540* $2,040 $1,690* Free Balcony Upgrade** Holy Land – 12 Days Mini-Suite fares from Balcony fares from Oceanview fares from Interior fares from Launch fares Balcony Bonus Sale fares $4,440 $3,390* $3,640 $2,590* $3,090 $2,590* $2,840 $1,990* Free Balcony Upgrade** Scandinavia & Russia – 11 Days Mini-Suite fares from Balcony fares from Oceanview fares from Interior fares from Launch fares Balcony Bonus Sale fares $3,490 $3,140* $2,890 $2,540* $2,540 $2,540* $1,890 $1,540* Free Balcony Upgrade** British Isles – 12 Days Mini-Suite fares from Balcony fares from Oceanview fares from Interior fares from Launch fares Balcony Bonus Sale fares $3,640 $3,390* $3,140 $2,790* $2,790 $2,790* $2,140 $1,790* Free Balcony Upgrade** Classic Italy cruisetour – 17 days Mini-Suite fares from Balcony fares from Oceanview fares from Interior fares from Launch fares Balcony Bonus Sale fares $5,699 $5,299* $5,199 $4,699* $4,799 $4,699* $4,199 $3,849* Free Balcony Upgrade** Denali Explorer cruisetour – 10 Days Mini-Suite fares from Balcony fares from Oceanview fares from Interior fares from Launch fares Balcony Bonus Sale fares 2,248 $2,073* $2,023 $1,823* $1,873 $1,823* $1,373 $1,273* Free Balcony Upgrade** Voyage of the Glaciers – 7 Days Mini-Suite fares from Balcony fares from Oceanview fares from Interior fares from Launch fares Balcony Bonus Sale fares $1,799 $1,599* $1,549 $1,399* $1,399 $1,399* $824 $799* Free Balcony Upgrade** Inside Passage – 7 Days Mini-Suite fares from Balcony fares from Oceanview fares from Interior fares from Launch fares Balcony Bonus Sale fares $1,599 $1,499* $1,424 $1,299* $1,299 $1,299* $749 $749* *Save up to $1,000 per stateroom is based on a per person discount off applicable Launch Fares on a space available basis at time of booking on select Europe and Alaska cruises and cruisetours. Launch Fares are offering fares and may not have been in effect for the past 90 days or resulted in actual sales in all categories. Intermediate discounts may have been taken and fares may remain at discounted levels after this promotion. Fares based on Ruby Princess 5/18/12, Crown Princess 5/24/12, Pacific Princess 4/30/12, Emerald Princess 6/3/12, Caribbean Princess 5/26/12, Coral Princess 5/28/12 and Star Princess 5/27/12 sailings and Crown Princess 11/03/12 and Island Princess 9/12/12 cruisetours only. Fares for other dates and categories may vary. Oceanview stateroom may have an obstructed view. Fares are per person, non-air, cruise- or cruisetour-only, based on double occupancy and apply to the first two passengers in a stateroom. These fares do not apply to singles or third/fourth-berth passengers. Government fees and taxes of up to $265 are additional and subject to change. Princess reserves the right to impose a fuel supplement of up to $9 per person per day on all passengers if the NYMEX oil price exceeds $70 per barrel, even if fares have been paid in full. This offer is capacity controlled and may not be combinable with any other public, group or past passenger discount, including shipboard credits. Offer is available to residents of the 50 United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico and the District of Columbia who are 21 years of age or older and receive this offer. Fares quoted in U.S. dollars. Please refer to the applicable Princess Cruises brochure or princess.com for terms, conditions and definitions that apply to all bookings. Reference promotion code: RGA/RGB/RTA/RTB. Offer expires: January 31, 2012. **Free Balcony Upgrade refers to reserving a balcony stateroom for the price of an oceanview stateroom. ^Guaranteed minimum savings of $700 is based on double occupancy discount off applicable Launch Fares on a space available basis at time of booking one of the following itineraries: Grand Mediterranean, Greek Isles, Holy Land, Egypt & Aegean, British Isles and Land of the Midnight Sun only. Guaranteed savings applies to select categories only.   Contact TravelSmart at 360-687-9579 to book your Princess Cruise. SE1MD254C

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	Alaska Voyage of the Glaciers Sail from Anchorage (Whittier) to Vancouver for 7 days onboard Island Princess® or Coral Princess® 2011 Departure Dates: Island Princess May 25 Coral Princess May 28 Itinerary: Anchorage (Whittier), Hubbard Glacier (scenic cruising), Glacier Bay National Park (scenic cruising), Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan, Vancouver Fares from: Free Upgrade† Balcony Mini-suite Interior Oceanview (obstructed) $799* $799* $1.499* $1,599* * Princess reserves the right to impose a Fuel Supplement of up to $9 per person per day on all passengers if the NYMEX oil price exceeds $70 per barrel, even if the fare has already been paid in full. Government fees and taxes of up to $75 per person are additional and subject to change. Certain restrictions apply. Fares are based on bolded dates. Fares for other dates may vary. Back to top Northern Europe Norwegian Fjords Interlude British Isles & Iceland Sail roundtrip London for 7 days onboard Grand Princess® or Crown Princess® 2011 Departure Dates: Grand Princess May 28; Jul 16 Crown Princess Jul 9^, 28^ Sail roundtrip from London for 12 days onboard Crown Princess® 2011 Departure Date: Jun 3 Itinerary: London (Southampton), Stavanger, Hellesylt (scenic cruising), Geiranger, Olden or Andalsnes, Bergen, London (Southampton) Itinerary: London (Southampton), Edinburgh (South Queensferry), Inverness/Loch Ness (Invergordon), Shetland Islands (Lerwick), Akureyri, Reykjavik, Dublin, London (Southampton) Fares from: Interior Oceanview (obstructed) Balcony Mini-Suite $999* $1,099* $1,399* $1,699* Fares from: Interior Oceanview (obstructed) Balcony Mini-Suite $1,399* $1,499* $2,299* $2,599* Scandinavia & Russia British Isles Sail roundtrip from Copenhagen for 11 days onboard Emerald Princess® 2011 Departure Dates: May 24; Jun 4, 15^, 26^; Jul 7, 18, 29; Aug 9^, 20 Sail roundtrip from London for 12 days onboard Crown Princess® 2011 Departure Dates: May 22^; Jun 15; Jul 16^; Aug 4^, 16^ Itinerary: Copenhagen, Oslo, Aarhus, Berlin (Warnemunde), Tallin, St. Petersburg (overnight), Helsinki, Stockholm, Copenhagen Itinerary: London (Southampton), Paris/Normandy (Le Havre), Edinburgh (South Queensferry), Inverness/Loch Ness (Invergordon), Kirkwall (Orkney Islands), Glasgow (Greenock), Belfast, Dublin, Holyhead, Guernsey (St. Peter Port), London (Southampton) Fares from: Interior Oceanview (obstructed) Balcony Mini-Suite $1,499* $1,599* $2,399* $2,799* Fares from: Interior Oceanview (obstructed) Balcony Mini-Suite $1,699* $1,799* $2,699* $2,999* North Cape & Norwegian Fjords Spitsbergen & North Cape Sail roundtrip from London for 12 days onboard Crown Princess® 2011 Departure Date: Jun 27 Sail roundtrip from London for 14 days onboard Grand Princess® 2011 Departure Date: Jun 15 Itinerary: London (Southampton), Stavanger, Flaam, Hellesylt (scenic cruising), Geiranger, Trondheim, Honningsvag (North Cape), Tromso, Bergen, London (Southampton) Itinerary: London (Southampton), Bergen, Hellesylt (scenic cruising), Geiranger, Tromso, Honningsvag (North Cape), Longyearbyen, Gravdal (Lofoten Islands), Stavanger, London (Southampton) Fares from: Interior Oceanview (obstructed) Balcony Mini-Suite $1,799* $1,899* Sold Out $3,199* Fares from: Interior Oceanview (obstructed) Balcony Mini-Suite $1,899* $1,999* Sold out Sold out ^ Ports of call and port order may vary. * Princess reserves the right to impose a Fuel Supplement of up to $9 per person per day on all passengers if the NYMEX oil price exceeds $70 per barrel, even if the fare has already been paid in full. Government fees and taxes of up to $145 per person are additional and subject to change. Certain restrictions apply. Fares are based on bolded dates. Fares for other dates may vary. Back to top Asia China & Japan Explorer Southeast Asia & China Sail between Osaka and Shanghai for 12 days onboard Ocean Princess® 2011 Departure Dates: Mar 8, 20^ Sail between Beijing and Singapore for 16 days onboard Diamond Princess® 2011 Departure Dates: Mar 3, 19^ Itinerary: Osaka, Hiroshima, Hakata, Vladivostok, Beijing (Tianjin), Dalian, Shanghai (overnight) Itinerary: Beijing (Tianjin), Nagasaki, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My), Bangkok (Laem Chabang), Ko Samui, Singapore Fares from: Interior Oceanview Balcony Mini-Suite $699* Sold out $999* $1,299* Fares from: Interior Oceanview Balcony Mini-Suite Sold out Sold out $1,699* $2,099* China & Japan1 South Africa & Indian Ocean Odyssey1 Sail roundtrip from Sydney for 42 days onboard Sun Princess® 2011 Departure Date: Mar 5 Sail roundtrip from Fremantle for 46 days onboard Sun Princess® 2011 Departure Date: May 3 Itinerary: Sydney, Airlie Beach, Darwin, Brunei, Kota Kinabalu, Hong Kong (overnight), Shanghai (overnight), Nagasaki, Osaka, Tokyo (Yokohama), Iwo Jima (scenic cruising), Saipan, Guam, Rabaul, Brisbane, Sydney Itinerary: Fremantle, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur (Port Kelang), Penang, Phuket, Cochin, Mumbai, Goa (Mormugao), Male, Seychelles Islands, Richards Bay, Cape Town (overnight), Port Elizabeth, Durban, Pointe des Galets, Port Louis, Fremantle Fares from: Interior Oceanview (obstructed) Balcony Mini-suite $4,999* $5,999* Sold out Sold out Fares from: Interior Oceanview (obstructed) Balcony Mini-suite $4,999* $5,999* $6,999* Sold out 1 Australian-based cruising has an onboard currency in Australian dollars. Anytime DiningSM is not available. Other dining and entertainment choices vary. ^ Ports of call and port order may vary. * Princess reserves the right to impose a Fuel Supplement of up to $9 per person per day on all passengers if the NYMEX oil price exceeds $70 per barrel, even if the fare has already been paid in full. Government fees and taxes of up to $215 per person are additional and subject to change. Certain restrictions apply. Fares are based on bolded dates. Fares for other dates may vary. Back to top Small Ship, Big Wonders Enjoy a more personal view and experience a unique sense of camaraderie cruising with about 680 guests to the world’s most popular and less-visited ports. The signature “Aussie Experience” sailings offer a decidedly Australian influence, with an authentic taste of regional culture, food and entertainment. Transportation made easy! Princess eZAirSM Now you can select matching air travel for your cruise with Princess® eZAir.SM Choose your own flights and airlines, get competitive up-to-the-minute fares – and eliminate stress with the reassurance of Next Port Protection. For more details, visit www.princess.com/ezair now. * Princess eZAirSM will not be available on 2011 World Cruises or World Cruise Segments. Contact your travel agent, call 1-800-PRINCESS (1-800-774-6237), or visit us at princess.com To find a travel agent, use our Travel Agent Locator. Download an eBrochure Find and Compare Cruises My Princess Princess.com Discover the world with Princess Cruises – The Consummate Host® More unique itineraries 17 ships, over 315 ports of call A relaxing, rejuvenating retreat Affordable balconies Fresh, authentic cuisine Warm, gracious service Why Princess CANADIAN RESIDENTS: Fares are shown in U.S. Dollars, and also available in Canadian dollars. Ask your travel agent or call Princess for details. † Free Upgrade refers to reserving an obstructed oceanview stateroom for the price of an interior stateroom and are based on a per person discount off applicable Launch Fares on a space available basis at time of booking on select 2011 sailings. * Fares apply to minimum lead-in categories on a space-available basis at time of booking. Oceanview stateroom may have an obstructed view. Fares are per person, non-air, cruise-only, based on double occupancy and apply to the first two passengers in a stateroom. Fares do not apply to singles and third/fourth-berth passengers. This offer is capacity controlled and may not be combinable with any other public, group or past passenger discount, including shipboard credits. Offer is not transferable and is available to legal residents of the 50 United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico and the District of Columbia who are 21 years or older and receive this offer. Fares are quoted in U.S. dollars. See the applicable Princess Cruises brochure or princess.com for terms, conditions and definitions that apply to your booking. ©2011 Princess Cruises. Ships of Bermudan registry. Reference promo code: PEC Privacy Statement Princess Cruises, 24305 Town Center Drive, Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Y

Cruise Ideas For 2011

Best Cruise Destinations for 2011

Ready to experience the world’s best cruise destinations in 2011? From the tropical island paradises of the Caribbean and Bahamas, mesmerizing wonders of Europe, breathtaking landscapes of Alaska, and beyond, here are our top choices for a completely unforgettable cruise vacation in the new year!

Travel to Top Island Paradises

In the Caribbean and Bahamas, you’ll discover complete relaxation, exhilarating adventures, unbelievable sightseeing, and much more during your island retreat to these best cruise destinations! On 7-night sailings with Royal Caribbean, you can enjoy exciting activities in gorgeous tropical climates – explore lush rainforests, snorkel in clear turquoise waters, visit Royal Caribbean’s private island, Labadee, and much more! Discover even more of the Caribbean on Celebrity Cruises for 7-nights, where you’ll have the chance to sail on the innovative Solstice class and enjoy a picnic or game of bocce ball on the freshly manicured Lawn Club deck. From visiting the Bacardi rum distillery in San Juan, deep-sea fishing, and beyond, you can experience everything the Caribbean has to offer with Celebrity Cruises. During 7-night Norwegian Cruise Line sailings, you can escape to another sunny getaway – the Bahamas – to see the world’s third largest barrier reef and enjoy thrilling island activities such as swimming with stingrays! With ‘Freestyle Cruising’, you can enjoy your sailing to one of these best cruise destinations while having the choice to do what you want, when you want, and wherever you want!

The Caribbean and Bahamas continue to be some of the world’s best cruise destinations, and as an Avoya Travel / America’s Vacation Center guest you can take advantage of these great cruise deals:

• Exclusive pricing and amenities valued at up to $100 with Royal Caribbean
• Free upgrade & coupon book for all guests on Norwegian Cruise Line sailings
• Free coupon book plus exclusive savings up to $100 with Celebrity Cruises

Discover Europe’s Spectacular Art, Culture, and More!

Filled with historic landmarks, distinguished culture, and more, it’s no surprise that travelers return to Europe’s incredible countries year after year. In 2011, immerse yourself in a traditional Italian experience at sea during 7-night MSC Cruises to Europe that visit Rome, Venice, Genoa, and beyond. Offering the perfect blend of European charm and modern Italian elegance, authentic Italian cuisine, and beyond, your vacation with MSC Cruises will truly be one-of-a-kind. Want to discover Europe’s hidden treasures while on an intimate cruise through some of the world’s most breathtaking rivers? During Uniworld River Cruises sailings for 7-nights, you can enjoy complimentary fine European wines, captivating and included shore excursions, and more while sailing through the heart of Europe’s finest cities. From Amsterdam, Paris, and beyond, you can experience Europe up close and personal during a river cruise, and save up to $1,600 on 2011 sailings! To travel Europe in complete luxury, you can enjoy 11-night Crystal Cruises sailings to many popular destinations, including the breathtaking Baltic region. From Copenhagen, Stockholm, Saint Petersburg, and beyond, you’ll see everything Europe has to offer with decadent Crystal Cruises sailings.

Alaska Cruise Wonders

Observe the splendors of Alaska’s breathtaking scenery and wildlife on a cruise vacation to discover why it is one of the year’s top destinations. During 7-night Alaska sailings with Celebrity Cruises, you can visit this region to enjoy incredible excursions at Alaskan ports-of-call – from a glacier helicopter tour, kayaking along coves, and more. Princess Cruises also offers incredible Alaska adventures, and during Princess Cruises Alaska sailings for 7-nights, you’ll have the chance to experience a true signature taste of Alaskan cuisine during an on-deck fish barbecues, a reindeer chili and rockfish chowder cook-off, and beyond while passing by jaw-dropping glaciers and frontiers. Looking to explore even more of this spectacular region? During 10-night Alaska sailings with Oceania Cruises, you can travel on board the popular Oceania Regatta to visit famed areas including Ketchikan, known as the ‘Salmon Capital of the World’ which also features the world’s largest collection of totem poles. Also in this top destination, you’ll have the chance to hike along Mendenhall Glacier on the outskirts of Juneau, the state capital, stroll the sidewalks of the authentic Gold Rush town of Skagway, and much more!

With Alaska cruise vacations only available during the Summer, now is your chance to reserve your space before it’s too late! And, for an added bonus, Avoya Travel / America’s Vacation Center guests can enjoy these amazing offers:

• Alaska Cruise Sale! Up to $1,000 in savings, $1,000 in shipboard credit & 2 for 1 fares with Oceania Cruises
• Exclusive pricing and amenities valued at up to $100 with Celebrity Cruises

Now is your chance to visit the world’s best destinations for 2011. Contact your Avoya Travel / America’s Vacation Center Personal Vacation Planner today!

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For more information, call 800-308-3077 and mention Discount Code 9094# to speak with an AVC Personal Vacation Planner today!

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	Exotics China & Japan Explorer Brazilian Adventure Sail between Shanghai and Osaka for 12 days onboard Ocean Princess® 2011 Departure Dates: Feb 24; Mar 8^, 20 Sail from Rio de Janeiro to Ft. Lauderdale for 15 days onboard Star Princess® 2011 Departure Date: Mar 9 Itinerary: Shanghai (overnight), Dalian, Beijing (Tianjin), Vladivostok, Hakata, Hiroshima, Osaka Itinerary: Rio de Janeiro (overnight), Salvador, Recife, Barbados, Antigua, St. Thomas, Ft. Lauderdale Fares from: Interior Oceanview (obstructed) Balcony Mini-Suite $749* $849* $1,199* $1,499* Fares from: Interior Oceanview (obstructed) Balcony Mini-Suite $899* $999* $1,499* $1,799* Alaska & Far East Southeast Asia & China Sail from Beijing to Anchorage for 16 days onboard Diamond Princess® 2011 Departure Date: May 6 Sail between Beijing and Singapore for 16 days onboard Diamond Princess® 2011 Departure Dates: Mar 3, 19^; Apr 4, 20^ Itinerary: Beijing (Tianjin), Dalian, Qingdao, Busan, Vladivostok, Sapporo (Muroran/Hokkaido), Anchorage (Whittier) Itinerary: Beijing (Tianjin), Busan, Nagasaki, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My), Bangkok (Laem Chabang), Ko Samui, Singapore Fares from: Interior Oceanview Balcony Mini-suite $899* Sold out $1,499* Sold out Fares from: Interior Oceanview Balcony Mini-suite $999* Sold out $1,899* $2,299* South Africa & Indian Ocean Odyssey Sail roundtrip from Fremantle for 46 days onboard Sun Princess® 2011 Departure Date: May 3† Itinerary: Fremantle, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur (Port Kelang), Penang, Phuket, Cochin, Mumbai, Goa (Mormugao), Male, Seychelles Islands, Richards Bay, Cape Town (overnight), Port Elizabeth, Durban, Pointe des Galets, Port Louis, Fremantle Fares from: Interior Oceanview (obstructed) Balcony $3,799* $4,299* $6,299* ^ Ports of call and port order may vary. Travel Smart and Cruises by Capt Bob is An Authorized Independent Affiliate of America’s Vacation Center † Australian-based cruising has an onboard currency in Australian dollars. Anytime DiningSM is not available. Other dining and entertainment choices vary. * Princess reserves the right to impose a Fuel Supplement of up to $9 per person per day on all passengers if the NYMEX oil price exceeds $70 per barrel, even if the fare has already been paid in full. Government fees and taxes of up to $180 per person are additional and subject to change. Certain restrictions apply. Fares are based on bolded dates. Fares for other dates may vary. Back to top World Cruise Segments World Cruise Segment Ft. Lauderdale to Sydney World Cruise Segment Sydney to Singapore Sail from Ft. Lauderdale to Sydney for 33 days onboard Pacific Princess® 2011 Departure Date: Jan 19 Sail from Sydney to Singapore for 19 days onboard Pacific Princess® 2011 Departure Date: Feb 22 Itinerary: Ft. Lauderdale, Grand Cayman, Panama Canal Transit, Cross the Equator, Quito (Manta – for Machu Picchu Overland excursion), Lima (Callao – overnight), Easter Island, Pitcairn Island (scenic cruising), Papeete (Tahiti), Moorea, Cross International Date Line, Auckland, Sydney (overnight) Itinerary: Sydney, Adelaide (for Ayers Rock Overland excursion), Bunbury, Perth (Fremantle), Bali (Padang Bay), Cross the Equator, Sihanoukville (for Angkor Wat Overland excursion), Bangkok (Laem Chabang), Ko Samui, Singapore Fares from: Interior Oceanview (obstructed) Balcony Mini-suite $2,999* $3,199* $5,499* $7,999* Fares from: Interior Oceanview (obstructed) Balcony Mini-suite $1,599* $1,699* $2,499* $3,199* * Princess reserves the right to impose a Fuel Supplement of up to $9 per person per day on all passengers if the NYMEX oil price exceeds $70 per barrel, even if the fare has already been paid in full. Government fees and taxes of up to $345 per person are additional and subject to change. Certain restrictions apply. Fares are based on bolded dates. Fares for other dates may vary. Back to top Small Ship, Big Wonders Enjoy a more personal view and experience a unique sense of camaraderie cruising with about 680 guests to the world’s most popular and less-visited ports. The signature “Aussie Experience” sailings offer a decidedly Australian influence, with an authentic taste of regional culture, food and entertainment. Transportation made easy! Princess eZAirSM Wouldn’t it be nice if you could effortlessly book the specific air travel plans you want for your cruise all through Princess®? Well now you can. With our new eZAirSM program you can select the airline and flights of your choice, plus your class and seating preference, all at princess.com. Plus, if you miss your cruise embarkation due to a flight delay, we’ll work directly with the airline to get you to the next appropriate port and catch you up to your cruise — at no additional air cost to you. That’s our Next Port Protection guarantee, something not offered by other major air booking websites. So eliminate the hassle and try eZAir today! Just call 1-800-PRINCESS, see your travel agent or visit www.princess.com/ezair now. * Princess eZAirSM will not be available on 2011 World Cruises or World Cruise Segments. Call your Travel Smart at 1-800-308-3077, or visit us at Avoya Travel Download an eBrochure Find and Compare Cruises My Princess Princess.com Stay connected with Princess on: Discover the world with Princess Cruises – The Consummate Host® More unique itineraries 17 ships, over 319 ports of call A relaxing, rejuvenating retreat Affordable balconies Fresh, authentic cuisine Warm, gracious service Why Princess CANADIAN RESIDENTS: Fares are shown in U.S. Dollars, and also available in Canadian dollars. Ask your travel agent or call Princess for details. * Fares apply to minimum lead-in categories on a space-available basis at time of booking. Oceanview stateroom may have an obstructed view. Fares are per person, non-air, cruise-only, based on double occupancy and apply to the first two passengers in a stateroom. Fares do not apply to singles and third/fourth-berth passengers. This offer is capacity controlled and may not be combinable with any other public, group or past passenger discount, including shipboard credits. Offer is not transferable and is available to legal residents of the 50 United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico and the District of Columbia who are 21 years or older and receive this offer. Fares are quoted in U.S. dollars. See the applicable Princess Cruises’ brochure or princess.com for terms, conditions and definitions that apply to your booking. ©2010 Princess Cruises. Ships of Bermudan registry. Reference promo code: PEL/PEN . Princess Cruises, 24305 Town Center Drive, Santa Clarita, CA 91355

Alaska And Cruise Lines Finally See Eye To Eye

Cruise lines head back to Alaska

After sailing a-way from the State of Alaska, which seemed hell-bended to tax cruise ships out of their coastal waters, many cruise lines are now heading back to the ports of the land of the midnight sun with more ships, more sailings and more capacity.

Earlier this year, the Alaska legislature, on the heels of a terrible revenue and low-capacity season, voted to lower the previously raised head tax on cruise passengers. With the news of a new lower head tax , Princess Cruises announced it will be adding a fourth ship to it’s popular Voyage of the Glaciers run after two years of running at reduced capacity.

“We are particularly appreciative of the efforts of Governor Sean Parnell and the Alaska state legislature that have resulted in meaningful progress toward resolving the challenges facing Alaska’s recovery as a cruise destination,” said Princess President and CEO Alan Bucklew.

Today’s announcement by Norwegian Cruise Lines to position it ship, the Norwegian Jewel, on an inside passage itinerary from Seattle is the latest in a string of “Thanks for reducing the head tax” moves by the cruise lines. This year, joining the Norwegian Pearl , the Norwegian Jewel will sail Alaska’s inside passage, sailing to Glacier Bay from Seattle, replacing Norwegian Star that will sail to Bermuda for the first time from her new home in New York City.

As some cruise lines head back to Alaska, first timers are throwing in their lot by adding capacity to Alaska Cruise Market.
Disney Cruise Line is sailing North with Disney Wonder as the line doubles its size by adding Disney Dream debuting in January and Disney Fantasy in 2012. Another first-timer, Oceania Cruises will send their Regatta on a series of departures from San Francisco, Vancouver or Anchorage.  Alaska is second most popular cruise destination in the world

NCL To Launch Freestyle Dash Promotion

Norwegian Cruise Line will launch its three-day “Freestyle Dash” offer on Sept. 15 with a preview day for past guests on Sept. 14. The promotion offers savings on 11 Freestyle Cruising ships to Alaska, Bahamas/Florida, Bermuda, the Caribbean, Hawaii and Europe when booked by Sept. 17.

The three-day promotion provides half-off standard cruise deposits on select sailings and up to $250 onboard credit per stateroom, based on cruise length and category. Guests who book sailings of up to six days and longer will receive $250 in onboard credit when sailing in a Garden Villa, $150 for suites, $100 for mini-suites and deluxe balcony staterooms, $75 for balcony staterooms, $50 for ocean-view rooms, $25 for inside and $12.50 for Norwegian Epic’s studios.

For sailings of up to five days, guests will receive $100 per stateroom in a Garden Villa, $75 for suites, $50 for mini-suites, $40 for balcony staterooms, $20 for ocean-view cabins, $15 for insides and $7.50 for studios. The on board credit can be used toward amenities such as spa treatments, shore excursions, gifts in the duty-free shop, and dinners in specialty restaurants. For more information, please call your travel professional at 1-800-308-3077 for more details.

Capt Bob

Oceania To Sail Alaskan Waters In 2011

Oceania Cruises will sail in Alaska for the first time in summer 2011. Ten departures of four itineraries explore Alaska’s Inside Passage and call at Sitka, Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan, plus less-visited outposts such as Kodiak, Homer and Hoonah.

Depending on the itinerary, travelers will also cruise the Hubbard Glacier, Gulf of Alaska, Tracy Arm and College Fjord. With two-for-one fares and free air, a 10-day Alaska cruise starts at $3,499 per guest based on double occupancy. The Alaska cruises, which go on sale April 28, will be operated by the 684-passenger Regatta.
The 14-day “Majestic Alaska” cruise sails round trip from San Francisco, a maiden port for Oceania, and visits Victoria, Vancouver, Sitka, Hoonah, Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan and Astoria, Ore. Departures are May 12 and Aug. 26 The 12-day “Alaskan Grandeur” sails between San Francisco and Vancouver, calling at Astoria, Victoria, Wrangell, Juneau, Hoonah, Sitka and Ketchikan. Departures are May 26 and Aug. 14.

The 10-day “Frontiers and Glaciers” round trip from Vancouver calls at Sitka, Hoonah, Kodiak, Wrangell and Ketchikan. Departures are June 7 and Aug. 4. The 12-day “Glacial Wilderness” sails between Vancouver and Anchorage, with visits to Ketchikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Hoonah, Skagway, Sitka, Seward and Homer. Departure dates are June 17, June 29, July 11 and July 23.

Frank Del Rio, chairman and CEO of Oceania’s parent company Prestige Cruise Holdings, said Alaska’s recent move to reduce the cruise passenger head tax helped cement the decision to sail in the 49th state. “We would like to thank Alaska’s governor, Sean Parnell, and the Alaska Legislature for their efforts to roll back the head tax on cruise passengers, which was an important consideration in evaluating our deployment alternatives,” Del Rio said. For more information, call 360-687-9579 or visit www.TravelSmartbyKandB.com

Capt Bob