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Princess Cruises Unveils 2017 Alaska Cruise and Land & Sea Vacation Program

Enhanced North to Alaska Experiences Bring Authentic Alaska Onboard;
Optional Land & Sea Vacations Provide Immersive Exploration
into the Heart of the Great Land

SANTA CLARITA, Calif.(March 24, 2016) – Next summer, six Princess Cruises’ ships will sail Alaska’sstoried waters, offering multiple itinerary options, immersive onboard culinaryand cultural experiences and a variety of Land & Sea Vacations for furtherexploring the 49th state’s vast wilderness.

The line’ssignature Voyage of the Glaciers itinerary, with its unrivaled glacier-viewingopportunities, will be offered on CoralPrincess, StarPrincess and IslandPrincess between Whittier (Anchorage) and Vancouver, B.C.; whilecruises through the Inside Passage, with its ever-changing scenery frompicturesque shores to quaint coastal towns, will be offered aboard Ruby Princess and Emerald Princess fromSeattle and Grand Princessfrom San Francisco.

While on board,guests will encounter a variety of ways to engage in authentic experiencesthrough the award-winning Northto Alaska program, featuring the newest CookMy Catch, an exclusive culinary program allowing guests toreturn from select Princess fishing excursions to have the chef prepare theirvery own catch of the day. Also offered in 2017, the crowd-favorite Puppies in the Piazza,where real Alaskan sled dog puppies are brought on board for guests to interactwith. On land, guests will hearfirst-hand tales from mountain climbers who have conquered Denali as they tellthe exhilarating stories of their journey in the new Hudson Theater at the Mt.McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge.

In addition,the cruise line’s Land& Sea Vacations will offer flexible ways to delve deeper into thefascinating Alaska frontier. Land tours are combined with a seven-day Voyage ofthe Glaciers cruise and include the company’s premier wilderness lodges,exclusive Direct-to-the-Wildernessdomed rail service, plus visits to the top two attractions in Alaska – GlacierBay National Park and Denali National Park.

All 2017 Alaskacruises and Land and Sea Vacations are open for booking.

“As the #1cruise line in Alaska, Princess continues to offer guests the best of thisbeautiful state while on land and at sea,” said Jan Swartz, president ofPrincess Cruises. “From wilderness and glaciers to fresh salmon and sled dogpuppies, the newest North to Alaskaexperiences truly delivers on our commitment to ensuring our guests come backnew.”

Princess’ 2017Alaska program includes:

AlaskaCruises
With 113departures from Seattle, San Francisco, Vancouver and Whittier featuring uniqueports and destinations, options abound for exploring Alaska in 2017 aboardPrincess ships, including:
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  • Voyage of the Glaciers – Princess’ most popular Gulf of Alaska sailings between Vancouver and Whittier features two glacier-viewing experiences on every voyage, with visits to the UNESCO-listed Glacier Bay National Park plus either Hubbard Glacier or College Fjord.
  • Inside Passage –This awe-inspiring part of Alaska, known for its lush scenery and pristine fjords, will be featured on seven- and 10-day roundtrip voyages with the option to visit Glacier Bay on select sailings from Seattle, Vancouver and San Francisco.


AlaskaLand & Sea Vacations
Princess offersguests more than 20 Land and Sea Vacations in 2017, most featuring multiplenights at Princess-owned Wilderness Lodges to experience the grandeur ofDenali. Guests will once again be able to purchase a pre-paid meal package forthe land portion of their vacation in 2017. Options include:

  • Denali Explorer – As Princess’ most popular Land & Sea Vacation, these itineraries feature multiple nights at the line’s Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge and/or Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge. Most offer Princess’ exclusive Direct-to-the-Wilderness rail service between the ship in Whittier and the Denali area all in one day, plus the opportunity to explore Fairbanks and/or Anchorage.
  • On Your Own – An affordable option for independent-minded travelers, these itineraries offer a flexible way to see the heart of Alaska. Tours follow similar routes as Denali Explorer options, but do not include any pre-planned excursions, giving travelers the opportunity to customize their own experience.
  • Off the Beaten Path – These itineraries are designed to take travelers beyond Denali to sought-after, remote regions of the state such as the Kenai Peninsula and Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve.
  • Connoisseur – The line’s highest level of service, these tours provide a truly immersive experience. With a professional tour director, most meals included and enhanced sightseeing, guests experience the best of the Great Land.
  • Heart of the Rockies Plus Rail – This 14-night cruisetour originates in Calgary and includes daylight Silverleaf rail service on the Rocky Mountaineer. The fully escorted land tour combines with a seven-day northbound Voyage of the Glaciers cruise on Star Princess and includes most breakfasts and dinners. Spectacular overnight accommodations are offered at Fairmont Palliser Hotel, Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.


Moreinformation about Princess Cruises 2017 Alaska program can be found here.

Additionalinformation about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travelconsultant, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS (1-800-774-6237) or by visiting thecompany's website at # size="3">

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About PrincessCruises:
One of the best-knownnames in cruising, Princess Cruises is a global cruise line and tour companyoperating a fleet of 18 modern cruise ships renowned for their innovativedesign and wide array of choices in dining, entertainment and amenities, allprovided with the experience of exceptional customer service. A recognizedleader in worldwide cruising, Princess carries 1.7 million guests each year tomore than 360 destinations around the globe on more than 150 itinerariesranging in length from three to 114 days. The company is part of CarnivalCorporation & plc (NYSE/LSE:CCL; NYSE:CUK).

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For furtherinformation contact:
Brea Burkholz, bburkholz@princesscruises.com,661-753-1542

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