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Princess Cruises’ New Majestic Princess Arrives in Shanghai to Begin Inaugural Season in China

Naming Ambassadors Yao Ming and Ye Li Officially Name Majestic Princess at Gala Celebration

Shanghai, China (July 10, 2017) – Princess Cruises®,today announced that Majestic Princess®, the first new internationalluxury cruise liner tailor-made for China, has arrived in Shanghai to begin hermaiden season. Yao Ming and Ye Li served as Naming Ambassadors and officiallynamed Majestic Princess during an inaugural ceremony. The ceremony was alsoattended by Wang Hong, the party secretary of Baoshan District and directorgeneral of Shanghai International Cruise Business Institute, Arnold Donald,president and CEO of Carnival Corporation & plc and Jan Swartz, grouppresident, Princess Cruises and Carnival Australia, Chinese travel agentpartners, national and local media and key opinions leaders.

"The Majestic Princess inaugural celebrationwas remarkable for Princess Cruises as well as Carnival Corporation, as wecontinue to strategically reinforce our long-term commitment to the growingcruise industry in China," said Arnold Donald, president & chief executiveofficer of Carnival Corporation & plc, "We believe all Chinese familieswill appreciate the value of cruising as a new vacation option and createlife-long memories from their experiences aboard Majestic Princess."

"We are honored to serve as the MajesticPrincess Naming Ambassadors for Princess Cruises," said Yao Ming. "I'm inspiredthat Princess Cruises also cares so deeply about youth development in China andappreciate their support of our foundation. We look forward to enjoying afuture cruise vacation aboard Majestic Princess."

Majestic Princess promises the ultimatecruise vacation, offering Princess Cruises' renowned warm, welcoming,international service experience. The new cruise ship features two specialtydinner menus designed exclusively for Princess by Michelin star-awarded chefsEmmanuel Renaut (La Mer) and Richard Chen (Harmony); the largest duty-freeshops at sea; the most technologically-advanced, immersive musical andcinematic production at sea, "Fantastic Journey," featuring drones andstate-of-the-art video mapping; a new youth program, "Camp Discovery" forChinese children; and the Princess Luxury Bed developed in collaboration withboard-certified doctor and sleep expert, Michael Breus, PhD.

"Majestic Princess, our new flagship, is aperfect demonstration of an 'East meets West' international cruise vacationexperience" said Jan Swartz. "Representing over 50 years of experience, we areconfident Majestic Princess has redefined the luxury cruising experience."

All guests who attended the inauguralcelebration experienced the international luxury cruising experience as well asa range of enriching activities. Highlights included:

Elegant Design and Retail Offerings:

Majestic Princess showcasesclassically-modern designs, infused with fashion, art and history. The ship hasthe largest Atrium among the Princess Cruises fleet, featuring elegantlydetailed design finishes, a range of restaurants, lounges, shops and services,plus events and activities throughout the day and evening. The Shops ofPrincess features the highest quality products direct from the brands'manufacturers showcased in nearly 1,100 square meters of luxury boutiques, thelargest shopping space at sea.

Exceptional Dining:

La Mer by threeMichelin-star chef Emmanuel Renaut and Harmony, a specialty restaurant withmodern decor, sophisticated Cantonese with a dinner menu designed byMichelin-star chef Richard Chen present guests with options of exceptionalFrench and Chinese dining experiences.

In addition, there are more options, such asthe World Fresh Marketplace, with food and flavors from around the worldincluding traditional Chinese comfort foods at a dedicated wok station, toMediterranean dishes, a pasta specialty counter, colorful farmer's marketsalads, fruits, and an array of other cold dishes. There are new specialtycounters offering "East meets West" street foods, including Japaneseyakitori, ramen, and satays, German grilled sausages and French crepes. In TheBakery, savor Chinese bakery favorites like egg tarts and custard and meatfloss buns, as well as classic Western and European pastries and Danishes.Majestic Princess also offers guests Gong Cha, the famous bubble milk teabrand; the authentic American steakhouse experience of Crown Grill familiaracross the global fleet; Lobster Grill and Dim Sum Bar as well as Alfredo'sfeaturing Italian cuisine and "The Best Pizza at Sea."

PremierEntertainment:

The world premiere of "Fantastic Journey"presents the most technologically-advanced, immersive musical and cinematicexperience at sea produced exclusively for Chinese guests aboard MajesticPrincess. The ship also offers "Sing on the Sea" private karaoke, Water ColorFantasy (water fountain and multi-media light show), as well as Movies UnderThe Stars, the largest LED viewing screen on the Princess fleet whichimpressively entertains guests aboard.

In addition, as the Captain can look throughglass panels in the floor of the bridge, guests onboard Majestic Princess cannow share in that breathtaking view on SeaWalk®, a dramatic over-the-oceanglass walkway. The SeaWalk is the first of its kind at sea. At 60 feet long,cantilevered 128 feet above the waves and extending 28 feet beyond the edge ofthe ship, it affords thrilling vistas of the ever-changing seascape. Across theship, the SeaView Bar goes one step further with a glass paneled floor anddrinks prepared during exciting shows with flair.

Family Enrichment at Sea:

Debuting for China Camp Discovery is aninteractive family enrichment program developed in part by DiscoveryCommunications, California Science Center, and educators from MassachusettsInstitute of Technology (MIT) and Stanford University – designed to fostercreativity and initiate a love for learning that prepares children to betternavigate their education and development at early learning ages.

Silk Road Sea Route

Majestic Princess recently finished the "SilkRoad Sea Route," a 49-day journey from Rome to Shanghai. During the voyage theship visited a total of 22 ports including Athens, Dubai, Cochin, Singapore,Port Klang, Xiamen, Hong Kong, and Japan before arriving in Shanghai, her newhomeport in China. Majestic Princess will begin her first cruise from China onJuly 11, 2017, carrying 3,560 guests to a variety of cruise destinations.

In 2018, two 14-day Grand Asia voyagesailings between Shanghai and Singapore, will be available to guests throughoutthe world on Majestic Princess. These sailings will visit Japan, South Korea,Vietnam and Thailand, including spending more time ashore on the late nightcall in Hong Kong. The first voyage departs Shanghai on February 25, 2018, withthe second departing Singapore on March 11, 2018.

Princess Cruises will also call Australiahome from September 2018 to March 2019. Majestic Princess will sail itinerariesfrom Sydney and Auckland on voyages from 6 to 13 days in length, and will callin ports at destinations including New Zealand, Tasmania, Fiji and otherislands in the South Pacific.

Additionalinformation about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travelagent, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS or by visiting the company's website atprincess.com.

About Princess Cruises:

One of the best-known names in cruising,Princess Cruises is a global cruise line and tour company operating a fleet of17 modern cruise ships renowned for their innovative design and wide array ofchoices in dining, entertainment and amenities, all provided with the experienceof exceptional customer service. As the world's largest international premiumcruise brand, Princess carries two million guests each year to more than 360destinations around the globe on more than 150 itineraries ranging in lengthfrom three to 114 days. The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc(NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE:CUK).

Newsroom:
Additionalmedia information is available at princess.com/news.

For further information contact:
Negin Kamali,661-753-1539, nkamali@princesscruises.com

Brea Burkholz, 661-753-1542, bburkholz@princesscruises.com

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