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AMERICAN CRUISE LINES
741 Boston Post Rd., Ste 200
Guilford, CT 06437
(203) 453-6800 (800) 814-6880
Website: www.americancruiselines.com

Chief Executive: Charles Robertson, president and CEO
Senior Marketing Executive: Timothy Beebe, vice president of marketing
Senior Sales Executive: Susan Shultz, director of sales
Public Relations Contact(s): Timothy Beebe, vice president, marketing
  Laura Oncea, PR consultant
  (203) 500-4784; lvo@americancruiselines.com
Spokesperson(s): Tim Beebe, Laura Oncea

Company Profile
American Cruise Lines operates the newest and most modern US-flagged small luxury overnight cruise ships: the 52- stateroom American Spirit, and two 31-stateroom ships, American Glory and American Eagle. The 53-stateroom American Star is under construction and will enter service in 2007. Each ship accommodates between 49 and 100 passengers.

All four ships were specifically built for American Cruise Lines with a unique design enabling them to navigate the inland and coastal waterways of the magnificent Eastern seaboard from Maine to Florida, giving passengers an up close view of each unique port.

Each American Cruise Lines vessel has huge staterooms with large opening picture windows, some with private balconies, elevators, satellite TV and DVD players in every stateroom, multiple lounges and exercise equipment. The spacious Nantucket Lounge, with large picture windows on three sides, seats all passengers comfortably.

The dining experience with American Cruise Lines is very special. Each ship has a spacious dining salon that seats all passengers at one time. All dishes are prepared to order, and special requests are always accommodated. The friendly all-American dining room staff makes the experience an even more pleasant one.

Expert historians and naturalists also travel onboard to enhance the cruise experience. They share their knowledge and passion for the local history and culture through open discussions, presentations and tours. In the evening, local artists, musicians and characters join guests and perform for them. On other evenings guests may join in a group game or activity, or enjoy a movie in the Nantucket Lounge.

Cruise Areas & Seasons

  • Winter & Spring: Florida, Georgia, South Carolina & North Carolina
  • Summer: Chesapeake Bay (Maryland & Virginia), Massachusetts, Rhode Island & Maine
  • Fall: Hudson River (New York), Chesapeake Bay (Maryland & Virginia)

Customer Profile
American Cruise Lines attracts affluent and very well educated individuals who seek culturally and historically enriching experiences. They appreciate the intimate and relaxed country club atmosphere onboard small ships. Passengers are mostly well-traveled, and now wish to visit the fascinating, close to home ports that large ships can’t even dream of reaching.

Fleet    
NAME GROSS TONS BERTH*

American Eagle

1,150

49

American Glory

1,300

49

American Spirit

2,000

100


NEW SHIPS

American Star (06/07)
2,000
100
*Basis two

Cruise News to Use in 2006

  • Brand new 100-passenger vessel, American Star, is currently under construction at Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Salisbury, MD – the ship is due to enter service in 2007.
  • On June 16, 2007, American Cruise Lines has planned a special Inaugural Cruise for the American Star on our magnificent Maine Coast & Harbors cruise.
  • During the months of July and August, Lobsterfest theme cruises will be offered on numerous Maine Coast & Harbors and New EnglandIslands cruises.
  • In the autumn months, American Cruise Lines will offer guest breathtaking views of peak fall foliage along the Hudson River, the Chesapeake Bay and the Islands of New England.

  • Other American Cruise Lines theme cruises include a Pirate Adventure on the Chesapeake Bay, Mansions & Magnoilas on various Historic Antebellum South cruises, and Crabfest on the Chesapeake Bay.

  • 14-night East Coast Inland Passage cruises aboard American Spirit and American Glory will sail on Nov. 4, 2006.

CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES
3655 N.W. 87th Avenue
Miami, Fla. 33178-2428
(305) 599-2600 (800) 438-6744
Website: www.carnival.com

Chief Executive: Bob Dickinson, president and CEO
Senior Marketing Executive: Vicki Freed, senior vice president, sales & marketing
Senior Sales Executive: Vicki Freed, senior vice president, sales & marketing
Public Relations Contact(s): Tim Gallagher, vice president, public relations
  Jennifer de la Cruz, director, public relations
  (305) 599-2600 or (800) 438-6744, ext. 16000 or media@carnival.com
Spokesperson(s): Tim Gallagher, Jennifer de la Cruz

Company Profile
Carnival Cruise Lines has earned its position as the world’s largest and most popular cruise line by offering more of what consumers desire in a vacation – a wide variety of on-board choices, a fun, relaxed atmosphere, outstanding value and beautiful and exciting destinations – at one all-inclusive price.

As part of Carnival’s Total Choice DiningSM, cruising’s most comprehensive dining program, guests enjoy the widest variety of formal and casual dining options at sea. Elegant main dining rooms offer extensive menus and wine lists, while casual poolside eateries featuring elaborate buffets and 24-hour pizzerias. Complimentary 24-hour room service, sushi bars and delis are offered fleetwide, while upscale “steakhouse-style” supper clubs and patisseries are featured on select vessels. Carnival also has an exclusive agreement with world-renowned French Master Chef Georges Blanc, who has maintained the coveted three stars from Michelin for the past 25 years and has created a series of gourmet appetizers, entrees and desserts for the main dining rooms, Lido restaurants and supper clubs fleetwide.

Carnival also features the industry’s top-rated “Camp Carnival” children’s program, which this year is expected to host a record 525,000 kids, who enjoy a full slate of morning-til-night activities, indoor and outdoor play areas, computer labs and arts and crafts centers. “Camp Carnival” has been expanded to include a variety of new fun-filled activities, including music, art, spa and science programs. In partnership with The Coca-Cola Company, Carnival recently launched the new fleetwide “Club 02” teen program featuring expansive facilities and organized activities catering to older kids.

Additionally, Carnival offers fleetwide Internet cafes and wireless Internet service, where guests can access e-mail and Web sites, obtain news updates and send video postcards to friends and family back home. Carnival Valor and the Carnival Liberty are the only cruise ships in the world to feature “100 percent bow to stern” Wi-Fi capabilities.


Cruise Areas & Seasons

  • Seasonal: Alaska, Hawaii, New England, Canadian Maritimes, Europe, Bermuda and Greek Isles
  • Year-round: Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, Bahamas

Customer Profile
Carnival’s “Fun Ships” offer an exciting, value-packed vacation experience that appeals to guests of all ages and backgrounds. With its distinctive shipboard ambiance, wide range of formal and casual dining options, captivating entertainment, and diverse activities, “Today’s Carnival” expects to carry a record 3.3 million guests this year – more than any other cruise line.

Fleet    
NAME GROSS TONS BERTH*

Carnival Conquest

110,000

2,974

Carnival Destiny

101,353

2,642

Carnival Glory

110,000

2,974

Carnival Legend

88,500

2,124

Carnival Liberty

110,000

2,974

Carnival Miracle

88,500

2,124

Carnival Pride

88,500

2,124

Carnival Spirit

88,500

2,124

Carnival Triumph

102,000

2,758

Carnival Valor

110,000

2,974

Carnival Victory

102,000

2,758

Celebration

47,262

1,486

Ecstasy

70,367

2,052

Elation

70,367

2,052

Fantasy

70,367

2,052

Fascination

70,367

2,052

Holiday

46,052

1,452

Imagination

70,367

2,052

Inspiration

70,367

2,052

Paradise

70,367

2,052

Sensation

70,367

2,052

NEW SHIPS    

Carnival Freedom (02/07)

110,000

2,974

Carnival Splendor (spring 2008)

112,000

3,006

Unnamed (fall 2009)

130,000

3,608

*Basis two    

 

Cruise News to Use in 2006

  • Resumption of “Fun Ship” cruising from New Orleans when the Fantasy launches four- and five-day Mexico cruises Oct. 26.
  • Multi-million-dollar refurbishment of the 2,052-passenger Fascination that will include a new nine-hole miniature golf course, renovated cabins and suites, an updated spa, a new teen club, and a new 1,600-square-foot Children’s World play area.
  • New year-round four- and five-day cruise program from Port Canaveral, Fla., featuring a daylong call at Grand Turk Island – a new port of call for Carnival. The program is currently being offered by the Fantasy; the Elation takes over this program Oct. 23.
  • Completion of fleetwide implementation of both the new “Georges Blanc Signature Selection” menu items created by the world-renowned French master chef, as well as the new “Carnival Comfort Bed” sleep system featuring plush mattresses, luxurious duvets and high-quality linens and pillows.
  • A record 525,000 children expected to sail aboard the “Fun Ships” – a 325 percent increase versus 11 years ago and roughly half of all children carried by North American cruise operators (CLIA member lines).

CELEBRITY CRUISES
1050 Caribbean Way
Miami, Fla. 33132
(305) 539-6000 (800) 437-3111 (Reservations)
Website: www.celebrity.com

Chief Executive: Dan Hanrahan, president

Senior Marketing Executive:

Ellen Taaffe, senior vice president of marketing

Senior Sales Executive:

Dondra Ritzenthaler, vice president of sales

Public Relations Contact:

Elizabeth Jakeway, manager, brand communications

  (305) 539-6127; e-mail: ejakeway@celebrity.com
Spokesperson: Elizabeth Jakeway

Company Profile
Celebrity Cruises offers a comfortably sophisticated, upscale cruise experience with highly personalized service, authentic five-star dining, and extraordinary attention to detail. Its nine ships and the line’s service, cuisine and spas consistently dominate top travelers’ surveys. Celebrity sails in Alaska, Bermuda, California, Canada/New England, the Caribbean, Europe, the Galapagos Islands, Hawaii, the Mexican Riviera, the Panama Canal and South America.

Celebrity distinguishes itself by providing extraordinary attention to detail; an ambience of understated elegance with elements of memorable grandeur; highly personalized service with a guest-to-staff ratio of 2:1; the fresh gourmet cuisine of renowned Michelin-rated Master Chef Michel Roux and elegant specialty restaurants featuring dramatic tableside cooking and service. Dining options also include Spa Cafes, Casual Dining Boulevards, Sushi Cafes, made-to-order pasta and pizza bars, 24-hour room service and themed lunch buffets.

In addition to providing guests with a superb dining experience, Celebrity also offers revitalizing AquaSpas – the largest, most luxurious spas afloat – featuring the exclusive Sensory Heaven experience from the elite Elemis Ltd. Guests also will find one of the world’s largest corporate collections of original, contemporary art. They are accommodated in stylish, spacious staterooms, and luxury suites with 24-hour butler service. Sophisticated public rooms include Martini and Champagne Bars, Michael’s Club piano/jazz clubs, Cova Café Milano – the seagoing version of the ‘cool’ coffeehouse and wine bar in Milan’s fashion district – libraries with full-time librarians, as well as 24/7 cybercafes. Celebrity’s enrichment lecture program, “Celebrity Discoveries,” brings celebrities and noted authorities onboard to speak on an eclectic mix of topics.

Cruise Areas & Seasons
Celebrity Cruises sails in Alaska (Spring/Summer), Bermuda (Spring/Summer), California (Fall/Winter), Canada/New England (Fall), the Caribbean (Fall/Winter), Europe (Spring/Summer), Hawaii (Spring/Summer/Fall), the Mexican Riviera (Fall/Winter/Spring), the Panama Canal (shoulder seasons) and South America (Fall/Winter). In addition, the line’s megayacht, Celebrity Xpedition, offers exotic travel experiences year-round in the Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu.

Customer Profile
Celebrity Cruises appeals primarily to baby boomers, with household incomes of USD $75,000 and up. Celebrity guests are primarily U.S. residents, but growing percentages are from Canada, Europe and Latin America, as well.

Fleet    

NAME

GROSS TONS

BERTHS*

Celebrity Xpedition

2,842 tons

100 berths

Century

71,545 tons

1,750 berths

Constellation

91,000 tons

1,950 berths

Galaxy

77,713 tons

1,870 berths

Infinity

91,000 tons

1,950 berths

Mercury

77,713 tons

1,870 berths

Millennium

91,000 tons

1,950 berths

Summit

91,000 tons

1,950 berths

Zenith

47,255 tons

1,375 berths

* Basis two    

Cruise News to Use in 2006

  • Following a $55-million makeover completed in just five weeks – Celebrity’s most extensive refurbishment to-date – the line’s Century is now sailing in Europe with 314 new verandas, 14 new suites, 10 new staterooms, the industry’s first ice bar concept within Century’s Martini Bar, an expanded number of ConciergeClass staterooms, a new specialty restaurant, “Murano,” and a series of the sophisticated attributes that typify the line’s acclaimed Millennium-class fleet. This fall, the “new” Century will present Celebrity’s first short (four- and five-night) cruises from the cruising capital of the world, the Port of Miami.
  • Celebrity’s newly-revitalized Century promises sweet dreams, as the first ship in the fleet to present Celebrity’s new bedding program, which will be introduced on Galaxy and Millennium later this year, and on the balance of the fleet in 2007. The program features new, premium mattresses, 100 percent Egyptian cotton linens, duvets, Euro pillows, colorful bed throws and pillow shams.
  • Avid shoppers sailing on Celebrity ships will find far more “must-have” merchandise this year, as the line continues to upgrade its retail shops, adding new art galleries, more designer beauty products and fashions, leather goods, premium gifts, rare gems and designer accessories, including watches and sunglasses.
  • Celebrity’s popular European itineraries will be even more exotic in 2007, featuring the line’s first calls on Casablanca and Agadir, Morocco; the Bosporus Strait; La Rochelle, France; Bilbao, Spain; Limassol, Cyprus; Celebrity’s first Arctic Circle and North Cape cruise, and the line’s first Scotland and Ireland itinerary.
  • The wonder down under – Australia and New Zealand – will be home to Celebrity’s Mercury beginning in 2007, when the ship presents the line’s first cruises in the region, from December 2007 through March 2008. Celebrity’s first calls on the stunningly beautiful Papeete, Tahiti, and Moorea and Bora Bora, French Polynesia, will precede its new Australia and New Zealand cruises.

COSTA CRUISE LINES
200 South Park Road, Suite 200
Hollywood, Fla. 33021
(954) 266-5600 (800) 333-COSTA
Website: www.costacruises.com

Chief Executive:

Lynn Torrent, president and CEO, North America

Senior Marketing Executive:

Linda Parrotta, vice president, marketing

Senior Sales Executive:

Joe Falco, vice president, sales development

Public Relations Contact:

Dana Dominici, manager, public relations

 

(954) 266-5746; dominici@us.costa.it

Spokespersons:

Lynn Torrent, Dana Dominici

Company Profile
With more ships, more sailings, more itineraries and nearly 60 years of experience, Costa Cruises is Europe’s #1 cruise line. Vacationers can choose from 11 magnificent ships, including the Costa Concordia, the newest and largest in the Costa fleet. Featuring 273 departures throughout Europe, Costa guests can savor the breathtakingly beautiful ice-fringed fjords and history-rich cities of the Baltic and Russia, the romantic flavors of Italy and France, the majesty of Spain and Scotland, the ancient wonders of Egypt and Turkey, and the white-washed Greek Isles. Itineraries also visit the Canary Islands and Transatlantic voyages reposition the vessels between Europe and North America.

In addition to a full compliment of Europe voyages, Costa also features Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries of five to 8-night lengths aboard the Costa Mediterranea and the Costa Magica. In this part of the world, the line offers vacationers a unique cruising experience highlighting the love, laughter and la dolce vita that exemplifies “Cruising Italian Style…That’s Amore.” From the first Buon Viaggio celebration to the last Bacchanal Parade, the stage is set for a week of unforgettable fun. Vacationers will have a ball behind Venetian masks, then wrap themselves in togas and party like it’s 99 (A.D.). The carnival atmosphere of Festa Italiana provides an opportunity to let one’s hair down while taking part in some of Italy’s favorite pastimes, such as bocce ball, tarantella dancing, pizza (dough) tossing and more.

Cruise Areas & Seasons

Seasonal: Eastern, Southeastern, & Western Caribbean, Bermuda, South America, Bahamas, Russia, Fjords, Baltic, and North Cape, Transatlantic.
Year-round: Canary Islands, Eastern & Western Mediterranean

Customer Profile
Costa appeals to honeymooners, families and seniors. The Caribbean cruisers are 35+ with a household income of $75,000+; European cruise travelers are 35+ with a household income of $100,000, college-educated, well-traveled and more destination-oriented.

Fleet    

NAME

GROSS TONS

BERTHS*

Costa Allegra

28,500

820

Costa Atlantica

86,000

2,114

Costa Classica

53,000

1,308

Costa Concordia

112,000

3,000

Costa Europa

54,000

1,494

Costa Fortuna

105,000

2,720

Costa Magica

105,000

2,720

Costa Marina

25,500

776

Costa Mediterranea

86,000

2,114

Costa Romantica

53,000

1,356

Costa Victoria

76,000

1,928

NEW SHIPS    

Costa Serena (2007)

112,000

3,000

Unnamed (summer 2009)

112,000

3,000

* Basis two    

Cruise News to Use in 2006

  • Costa Concordia – The newest and largest ship in the Costa fleet began sailing the Mediterranean in July 2006. Innovative features of the ship include the Samsara Spa (the largest spa at sea featuring specially appointed spa accommodations); a Grand Prix driving simulator, and the Ponte Francia – the largest enclosable pool deck on any cruise ship.
  • Far East – Beginning in November 2006, the Costa Marina will feature 11 to 14 night itineraries departing from Singapore and calling on destinations in India, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, Brunei and Indonesia. These routes are marketed to European and American guests.
  • Dubai – Starting in December 2006, the Costa Classica will begin sailing out of Dubai, making Costa the first international cruise company to homeport out of the destination. Itineraries feature seven-night sailings with overnights in Dubai and visits to other United Emirates cities. These routes are marketed to European and American guests.
  • Costa Asia – In the spring of 2006, Costa made history as the first international cruise company to be granted a license by the Chinese government to operate locally from the country. In July 2006, the recently renovated Costa Allegra began five-night itineraries out of Shanghai with stopovers in popular destinations for Chinese tourists, including Japan and Korea. These routes are marketed exclusively to Chinese guests.
  • Caribbean – New ports in Costa’s Caribbean lineup for 2006/2007 include Belize City, Belize; Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos; La Romana, Dominican Republic. In addition, Costa is the only cruise line that currently offers direct routes to Bermuda from Fort Lauderdale. Given the popularity, in 2006/2007, the itineraries will feature an additional day in the island destination’s port of King’s Wharf.

CRYSTAL CRUISES
2049 Century Park East, Suite 1400
Los Angeles, Calif. 90067
(310) 785-9300 (866) 799-4625 (Brochures)
Website: www.crystalcruises.com

Chief Executive:

Gregg L. Michel, president

Senior Marketing Executive:

William Smith, senior vice president sales & marketing

Senior Sales Executive:

William Smith, senior vice president, sales & marketing

Public Relations Contact:

Mimi Weisband, vice president, public relations

  (310) 203-4305; mweisband@crystalcruises.com

Spokesperson:

Mimi Weisband


Company Profile
Crystal Cruises’ reputation for excellence is grounded in more than a decade of prestigious accolades. In 2005, the luxury line was voted, for the 10th consecutive year, the “World’s Best Large-Ship Cruise Line” by the readers of Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler magazines, making it the only cruise line to ever have achieved such a record. The ultra-luxurious Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity feature elegantly-appointed staterooms (most with private verandahs), an array of dining options (Italian and Asian alternative restaurants), award-winning entertainment, innovative learning centers, and state-of-the-art, Feng Shui-designed spa and fitness facilities.

Cruise Areas & Seasons

  • Winter : World Cruise, Panama Canal/Caribbean, So. America, Antarctica, Mexican Riviera
  • Spring :Asia, Western Europe, Mediterranean, Africa, the Middle East
  • Summer :Western Europe, Baltic, North Cape, British Isles, Mediterranean
  • Fall : Panama Canal, Caribbean, Mediterranean, New England/Canada
  • Holiday :Caribbean, Mexican Riviera

Customer Profile
Crystal Cruises’ guests span affluent baby boomers and mature age groups. They appreciate fine service and quality in all aspects of their experiences. Approximately 85 percent are from the United States and Canada and 15 percent are international, sophisticated travelers.

Fleet    

NAME

GROSS TONS

BERTHS*

Crystal Serenity

68,000

1,080

Crystal Symphony

51,044

940

* Basis two    

Cruise News to Use in 2006
With an emphasis on innovative product differentiation, Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony are regarded for their classic service, abundant space, extensive choices and quality, providing worldwide vacations that bridge the best of land and sea.

Itineraries
2006 Highlights:

  • New seven-day cruises in the Baltic, Mediterranean, New England/Canada, Caribbean, and Mexican Riviera.
  • Maiden calls include Ayr & Troon, Scotland; Pisco, Peru; Tripoli, Libya; Gijón, Spain; and Les Baie des Ha! Ha!, Canada.
  • A new fall itinerary to Tripoli and Egypt.
  • A new 11-day New England/Canada itinerary and two new seven-day cruises, all round-trip from New York.

2007 Highlights:

  • 152 different ports, 63 itineraries, ranging in length from seven to 109 days.
  • A return to cruising Asia for the first time in two years.
  • A call in Israel for the first time since 1999.
  • More seven-day cruises than ever before.
  • Planned cruises around Carnaval in Rio, the Tall Ships regatta in Stockholm, and the Military Tattoo in Edinburgh, in addition to several days in Beijing, St. Petersburg, and Cape Town.

Crystal Adventures Ashore – ALL NEW

  • “Crystal Private Adventures” offer guests a chance to create highly customized excursions ashore. 
  • A Da Vinci Code-inspired Angels & Demons tour in Rome.
  • Overland adventure to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro.
  • Prague & Budapest, Vienna & Salzburg, and Lake Como, Ville d’Este & Milan overland adventures on Mediterranean voyages.
  • Artisanal experiences in New England and eastern Canada.
  • All 257 Crystal Adventures for Crystal Serenity’s 2007 109-day World Cruise posted online.
  • 2007 World Cruise overland offerings:
    • A three-night Patagonian adventure from Puerto Montt, Chile.
    • A choice of three-night adventures from Buenos Aires to the Amazon, Iguazu Falls or Uruguay’s oldest city.
    • Two- and four-night safaris to the Tswalu Kalahari Reserve, Rattray’s camp on the Mala Mala Game Reserve and the Crater Lodge at Ngorongoro, among others.
    • A three-night adventure exploring Israel’s city of Eilat, Massada and the Dead Sea, and Galilee.

Enriching Opportunities

  • Ten different Theme Cruise topics featuring naturalists from The Smithsonian Associates, experts from Sotheby’s Institute, PGA golf pros, jazz artists, distinguished speakers, fitness gurus and more.
  • Wine-Makers Dinners, showcasing gourmet menus of world cuisines and rare wines on every voyage for just ten to 14 guests.
  • The first-ever stone sculpting art classes offered aboard a cruise ship are showcased as part of the line’s exclusive Masterpiece Art Program.
  • Adigital video editing course.
  • Computer University@Sea College Courses.
  • Yamaha keyboard Master Class.
  • Repertory Theatre at Sea Acting Workshops.
  • Memoir Writing with journalist Joe Kita.
  • New “Time for Men” spa menu.

CUNARD LINE
24303 Town Center Drive, Suite 200
Valencia, CA 91355-0908
(661) 753-1000 (800)728-6273
Website: www.cunard.com

Chief Executive:

Carol Marlow, president and managing director

Senior Marketing Executive:

Deanna Austin, senior vice president, yield management & marketing

Senior Sales Executive:

Jan Swartz, senior vice president, customer service & sales

Public Relations Contact:

Brian O’Connor, director, public relations

  (661) 753-1060; boconnor@cunard.com
  Jackie Matthews, manager, public relations
  (661) 753-1035; jmatthews@cunard.com

Spokesperson:

Carol Marlow, Jan Swartz

Company Profile
If travel is meant to be savored, then crossing the oceans should be a majestic experience, not merely a hop across the pond. For travelers of this persuasion, only one name evokes the pleasures of the Golden Era of Ocean Travel: Cunard Line. Proudly continuing the tradition of luxury cruising that began in 1840, Queen Mary 2 debuted in 2004 as the new flagship of The Most Famous Ocean Liners in the World. As the grandest passenger vessel ever built, QM2 provides its guests with unprecedented amenities and accommodations at every turn. Maintaining the tradition of its Cunard and White StarSM Line predecessors, QM2 is the only ship offering regularly scheduled Transatlantic service. Queen Elizabeth 2 continues to set the standard of British elegance with superb White Star ServiceSM and gourmet cuisine. Sailing a definitive World Cruise and round-trip Southampton voyages, QE2 endures as one of the greatest liners of its time. Queen Victoria will join the fleet in 2007.

Cruise Areas & Seasons

  • Summer : Mediterranean, Scandinavia, Baltic, Norwegian Fjords, Europe, Transatlantic
  • Spring :Iberia, Caribbean, Scandinavia, Baltic, Norwegian Fjords Mediterranean, Transatlantic, World Cruise, Europe & United Kingdom
  • Winter : South America, Orient, Canary Islands, Caribbean, World Cruise, Panama Canal, Europe
  • Fall : Canada/New England, Mediterranean, Transatlantic, Egypt, Portugal, United Kingdom, Iberia, Europe
  • Christmas Holiday : Caribbean, Canary Islands

Customer Profile
Cunard Line caters to sophisticated, well-seasoned travelers who enjoy the finer things in life. The classic liners attract like-minded guests who enjoy the Cunard hallmarks of impeccable White Star ServiceSM, fine dining, sumptuous surroundings, civilized adventure and the legacy of historic voyages and Transatlantic travel.

Fleet    

NAME

GROSS TONS

BERTHS*

Queen Elizabeth 2

70,327

1,791

Queen Mary 2

151,400

2,620


NEW SHIPS

   

Queen Victoria (12/07)

85,000

2,014

* Basis two    

Cruise News to Use in 2006

  • Queen Mary 2 Joins Cunard’s Grand Heritage of World Cruising in 2007
    Cunard Line has long been associated with many legendary maritime “firsts,” including having undertaken more world cruises than any other company. Now Queen Mary 2 continues the company’s time-honored liner tradition as she embarks on her very first world cruise in 2007. Even more history will be made as the “grand dame” of world cruises, QE2, sails on her 25th voyage around the world – and the two ships depart simultaneously on their global adventures.
  • A Classic Cunarder Unveiled – First Details of Queen Victoria Released
    In December of 2007, Queen Victoria will be introduced as the newest addition to the Cunard fleet. This 90,000 ton vessel will continue the Cunard legacy and offer hallmark features associated with the luxury brand, while introducing exciting innovations including private viewing boxes in the Royal Court Theater, alfresco dining for Grill guests, a floating museum of Cunard memorabilia, and a two-story library with 6,000 books. The debut of Queen Victoria will mark the first time in the 167-year history that three Cunard Queens (Queen Victoria joins Queen Mary 2 and Queen Elizabeth 2) will be in service together.
  • Queen Mary 2 offers short holiday getaways
    Queen Mary 2 will introduce a collection of six four-day Getaway voyages in 2007 and 2008. Coinciding with popular long weekend holidays, four are roundtrip sailings from New York to sunny Eleuthera, Bahamas, overlapping with Memorial Day 2007, Fourth of July 2007, President’s Day 2008 and Easter 2008. Another four-day Getaway voyage is offered from Fort Lauderdale on January 6, 2007, and a Labor Day 2007 Holiday Getaway voyage travels to picturesque Halifax, Nova Scotia from New York.
  • Queen Elizabeth 2 celebrates 40th anniversary
    In September 2007, the grand dame Queen Elizabeth 2 will celebrate the 40th anniversary of her launch by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. To commemorate this event, Cunard plans a QE2 40th Anniversary Celebration voyage with stops in Newcastle, England; Edinburgh and Glasgow, Scotland; and Liverpool, England, where a public “anniversary party” is scheduled.
  • Legendary Enrichment Programs
    Queen Mary 2 will continue her eclectic enrichment offerings through the Oxford Discovery Series, featuring lectures on maritime history, architecture, design, the culinary arts and literature. New for 2007, the Oxford Discovery Series will be available on all Queen Mary 2 and QE2 voyages.

    Members of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art perform works by notable playwrights and conduct dramatic workshops for guests.
  • A Ship of Superlatives
    Queen Mary 2 is a ship of superlatives boasting the first planetarium at sea; an exclusive Canyon Ranch SpaClub®; the only Veuve Clicquot Champagne Bar at sea; the largest wine collection, dance floor and library afloat; and the only Todd English restaurant at sea.

     


DISNEY CRUISE LINE
P.O. Box 10,210
Lake Buena Vista, Fla. 32830
(407) 566-3500 (888) DCL-2500 (Reservations & Brochures)
Website: www.disneycruise.com

Chief Executive:

Tom McAlpin, president

Senior Marketing Executive:

Joe Rand, director, marketing

Senior Sales Executive:

Ed Fouche, CTC , senior vice president, sales

Public Relations Contacts:

Rena Langley, director, public affairs; rena.langley@disney.com

 

Jason L. Lasecki, director, public relations; jason.l.lasecki@disney.com

 

Christi Erwin, manager, media relations; christi.erwin@disney.com

 

Alison Mahoney, coordinator, public relations; alison.m.mahoney@disney.com

 

(407) 566-3687

Spokespersons:

Rena Langley, Jason L. Lasecki, Christi Erwin

Company Profile
Disney Cruise Line combines the magic of Disney with the lure of ocean travel. Whether it’s seven full nights aboard the Disney Magic or a combination of a three- or four-night land and sea vacation, featuring both the Walt Disney World Resort and Disney Cruise Line in one vacation, Disney Cruise Line vacations offer something for every member of the family. All Disney cruise vacations feature sophisticated entertainment, age-specific activities and unique dining experiences.

Cruise Areas & Seasons

  • Year-round :Disney Wonder: three- and four-night cruises to Nassau and Castaway Cay (Disney’s private Bahamian island); Disney Magic: Seven-night Eastern Caribbean and Western Caribbean cruises with stops at Castaway Cay.
  • Seasonal: Disney Magic will offer alternate Western Caribbean seven-night cruise vacations to Costa Maya and Cozumel (two stops at Castaway Cay). Alternate itinerary offered every fourth week, from May 27 through December 9, 2006. For the first time, the Disney Wonder will embark on two special 10- and 11-night cruises to the Southern Caribbean, September 2006. In the summer of 2007, the Disney Magic will sail from the port of Barcelona, offering 10- and 11-Night Mediterranean cruises with stops in Spain, Italy and France.

Customer Profile
Disney Cruise Lineships were designed with specific areas and activities to entertain and delight adults, families and children, creating the ultimate vacation experience for every member of the family.

Fleet    

NAME

GROSS TONS

BERTHS*

Disney Magic

83,000

2,700

Disney Wonder

83,000

2,700

* Basis two    

Cruise News to Use in 2006

  • For the first time, Disney Cruise Line is adding European flair to its itinerary offerings, repositioning the Disney Magic for the summer of 2007 to the Port of Barcelona in Spain and offering alternating 10-night and 11-night Mediterranean cruise vacations to Europe. With eight European ports of call, which provide gateways to familiar cities such as Florence, Rome, Pisa and Cannes, these new Mediterranean itineraries present the family vacation of a lifetime.

  • The Disney Wonder cruise ship will embark on two special 10- and 11-night cruises to the Southern Caribbean, September 2006. This marks the first time Disney has offered cruises longer than three or four nights aboard the Disney Wonder. The Southern Caribbean itinerary includes exotic ports such as St. Thomas, St. Lucia, Barbados, Antigua and St. Kitts.

  • Guests sailing on a Disney Cruise Line vacation will now discover a 175-foot ghost ship anchored at Castaway Cay. The ship is The Flying Dutchman, which made its silver screen debut on July 7 in Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest. The barnacle-encrusted Flying Dutchman will provide a scenic photo backdrop, and guests renting boats on the island will be able to get an up-close look at the ghost ship. While visiting Castaway Cay, guests should also be on the lookout for the infamous Captain Jack Sparrow, who may be spotted on the island.

  • A new stage show aboard the Disney Magic called Twice Charmed: An Original Twist on the Cinderella Story immerses audiences in a new rendition of the happily ever after story of Cinderella and her Prince Charming. As Disney’s largest theatrical production ever aboard – with an accomplished cast, clever special effects, and lavish costumes and set designs – the story brings some of the most beloved Disney characters to life in a show sure to please the entire family.

  • The Vista Spa and salon was expanded on the Disney Magicto include the addition of a cruise industry first –
    spa villas – three indoor/outdoor treatment suites which feature an indoor treatment area connected to a private verandah with a hot tub, open-air shower and chaise lounge. In addition, the fitness center at sea was nearly double in size and new equipment added.

  • An all-new hangout for kids called Ocean Quest was added to the Disney Magic. The space features computer and video games, arts and crafts and multiple plasma screen televisions. A small-scale replica of the ship’s bridge, complete with LCD screen “windows” gives children a first-hand glimpse of the captain’s view via live video feed from the actual bridge. This expansion gives the Disney Magic a fifth dedicated location just for kids.

  • Disney Magic guests now enjoy poolside movies on a brand-new, state-of-the-art jumbo LED screen affixed to the forward funnel on deck 9. At the Goofy Pool (family pool area), families can gather and watch classic Disney animated or live-action movies on the giant 24-by-14-foot screen. Other programming will also be available, such as popular TV shows, major sporting and broadcast events, and the 336-square foot screen greatly enhances outdoor entertainment and deck parties in and around the Goofy Pool area.

  • The line’s newest deck party is an adventurously themed deck party – Pirates IN the Caribbean that features the ruthless Captain Hook and Captain Mickey in an evening sail-away celebration duel. With bandanas for all guests, stunt performers repelling from atop the funnel and two all-new dazzling firework displays, this party’s sure to make everyone a pirate for the night.

HOLLAND AMERICA LINE
300 Elliott Ave. West
Seattle, Wash. 98119
(206) 281-3535 (800) 426-0327
Website: www.hollandamerica.com

Chief Executive:

Stein Kruse, president & CEO