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Princess Cruises Kicks Off “Sail with the 12s” Fan Cruise with Ultimate Sailgate Party Including Special Appearances by Seattle Seahawks Players

Fans Rally Aboard Crown Princess at the Port ofSeattle

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (June 20,2015) – Princess Cruises, the Official Cruise Line of the Seattle Seahawks,kicked off the “Sail with the 12s” Seahawks Fan Cruisetoday with a spirited onboard rallyfeaturing Seahawks Wide Receivers Doug Baldwin and Jermaine Kearse, the highenergy Blue Thunder drumline, Sea Gals and mascots Blitz and Boom. Attended byhundreds of fans, the rally featured a special “Spirit of the 12s” flag-raisingceremony by local military veteran John Kaiser.

The seven-night Alaska cruise, sailing over Father’s Day, departed Seattle this eveningaboard Crown Princess andoffered fans the exclusive opportunity to meet with current players and alumni,including: <?xml:namespace prefix="o" ns="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office"?>

• Former Safety Jordan Babineaux (2004-2010)
• Former Guard Edwin Bailey (1981-1991)
• Tackle Justin Britt (2014-present)
• Tight End Cooper Helfet, (2012-present)
• Hall of Fame Quarterback Warren Moon (1997-1998) and current commentator for Seahawks Radio
• Defensive End Gregg Scruggs (2012-present)
• Ring of Honor Quarterback Jim Zorn (1976-1984)

Fans will hear them talk aboutoff-season moves, the 2015 game schedule and their favorite memories asSeahawks during Q&A sessions, meet-and-greet autograph signings and photoopportunities.

Thecruise to Alaska will featurespectacular glaciers, abundant wildlife and the area’s incredible naturalbeauty with stops in Juneau,Skagway, Ketchikan, and Victoria, B.C., with scenic cruising in Tracy ArmFjord. On board, guests will also enjoy the line’s new Northto Alaska! program, created in partnership with localexperts and featuring a variety of authentic Alaska culinary, educational andentertainment experiences designed to delve deeper into the fascinatingfrontier guests are exploring around them.

The fan cruise builds on thepartnership Princess Cruises and the Seattle Seahawks established last fall,offering fans special cruise deals on Princess cruise vacations andopportunities to win a cruise. Princess Cruises also shows NFL games on itsgiant “Movies Under the Stars” poolside LED screen and throws tailgate partiesat sea on Caribbean cruises and West Coast cruises, allowing football fans to catch theaction-packed season during their cruise vacations.

Additional information aboutPrincess Cruises is available through a professional travel consultant, bycalling 1-800-PRINCESS (1-800-774-6237), or by visiting the company's websiteatprincess.com.

About U.S. Army VeteranJohn Kaiser (Spirit of the 12s Flag Raiser):
JohnKaiser joined the U.S. Army in 1997 and served 10 ½ years on active duty as aninfantryman. He was deployed on two tours inIraq in 2003 and 2006. On October 16, 2006, an enemy mortar round landed infront of Kaiser’s Stryker inflicting severe damage including the loss of hisright eye, a shattered cheek bone, temple, multiple skull fractures, broken jawand gunshot wound to the right shoulder. After multiple reconstructivesurgeries, Staff Sergeant Kaiser was medically retired. Kaiser was honored forhis brave service with a Purple Heart, Combat Infantry Badge, Expert InfantryBadge and Jump wings.

Henow volunteers with Northwest Battle Buddies, an organization that providesservice dogs to veterans struggling with PTSD and/or traumatic brain injury. Theorganization trained his chocolate lab, Ruger. Kaiser was born and raised inWashington state and is a Seahawks fanatic, flying a 12s flag year round underthe American flag in his front yard.

PrincessCruises is hosting John, his family and service dog Ruger on the Seahawks FanCruise to thank him for his service.

Alaska Cruises:
In 2016, the cruise line’saward-winning Alaska itineraries will feature 106 departures from Seattle, San Francisco,Vancouver and Whittier featuring 15 unique ports and destinations. Optionsabound for exploring Alaska, including:

Voyage of the Glaciers – Princess’most popular Gulf of Alaska offering sailings between Vancouver and Whittierfeatures two glacier-viewing experiences on every voyage, with visits to theUNESCO-listed Glacier Bay National Park plus either Hubbard Glacier or CollegeFjord.

Inside Passage–This breathtaking part ofAlaska, known for its lush scenery and wildlife-filled fjords, will be featuredon seven- and 10-day roundtrip voyages with the option to visit Glacier Bay onselect sailings from Seattle and San Francisco.

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