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21/05/2021 07:05

Princess Cruises Plans to Resume Cruising in United States with Alaska
Sailings Departing Seattle in July 2021

SANTA CLARITA, Calif., May 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Following passage of the
Alaska Tourism Restoration Act, work with Alaska government officials, and
recent guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Princess, is announcing its intent to return to service in the United States
with a partial season of Alaska sailings from Seattle.

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Departing July 25 through September 26, 2021, round-trip Seattle, seven-day
cruises, onboard Majestic Princess, a MedallionClass™ ship, will be open for
sale on May 21, 2021. These cruises will visit signature ports, glaciers and
attractions in Alaska including:
* Glacier Bay National Park – this 3.3-million-acre world-renowned
landmark — a UNESCO World Heritage site features the magnificent Margerie
Glacier
* Juneau – the 49(th) state's capital city, with the chance to see
humpback whales and Mendenhall Glacier
* Skagway – this Gold Rush-era town is home of the White Pass Scenic
Railway
* Ketchikan – this quaint seaside port is known for its infamous Creek
Street and as the salmon capital of the world
"We have been working towards this moment to return to service for over a year
and starting with our Alaska cruise vacations is incredibly gratifying. We
would like to offer our sincerest appreciation to Senators Lisa Murkowski and
Dan Sullivan, Congressman Don Young, and Governor Mike Dunleavy for their
tireless efforts on behalf of the many small businesses that are the backbone
of Alaska tourism," said Jan Swartz, president of Princess Cruises. "In
addition, we would like to thank our long-standing partners at the CDC, and in
both Alaska and the Port of Seattle who helped make this happen. Our passion
has always been to provide our guests with a truly remarkable travel
experience. We are thrilled to be able to do that again, safely with
confidence."

Plans for these itineraries to fulfill our obligations under the Passenger
Vessel Services Act (PVSA) are expected to be approved as are final
instructions from CDC. Princess is continuing its return-to-cruising
preparation already underway.

Dining, entertainment and shore excursion details are currently being
finalized and will be communicated in the coming weeks.

"The return of the cruise industry to Alaska is great news for anyone hoping
to experience the rugged beauty of the Last Frontier," said Alaska Governor
Mike Dunleavy. "More importantly, it signals a hopeful new chapter for the
dozens of communities and tens of thousands of Alaskans who rely on cruise
industry partners to help them share Alaska with the world."

These Princess cruises to Alaska are available for guests who have received
their final dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to the
beginning of the cruise and have proof of vaccination. Crew vaccinations will
be in accordance with CDC guidelines.

CRUISE WITH CONFIDENCE
As of now and subject to change as CDC guidance, medical, and public health
guidance evolves, the line's Cruise Health
(https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3171598-1&h=1272168334&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.princess.com%2Fplan%2Fcruise-with-confidence%2Fcruise-health%2Fcovid-19-guest-protocols%2F&a=Cruise+Health) program
provides steps to enhance public health. Please check regularly, as there will
be updates as new procedures are finalized and existing protocols may evolve.

Updates to the cruise line's Cruise with Confidence program are also being
implemented, providing peace of mind for booked guests who may encounter an
unexpected trip cancellation or interruption due to COVID-19. Guests can
cancel for any reason up to 30 days before departure and receive a Future
Cruise Credit for any cancellation fees and a refund of additional funds
received to the original payment method. As an enhanced benefit, guests may
cancel and receive the same Future Cruise Credit and refund within 30 days all
the way to sailing day if they test positive for COVID-19. Full details can
be found here
(https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3171598-1&h=1667674161&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.princess.com%2Fplan%2Fcruise-with-confidence%2F&a=here).

PRINCESS MEDALLIONCLASS VACATION
Majestic Princess offering TrulyTouchless™ experiences with more ways to
support physical distancing and personalization that simplifies the guest
experience and delivers next-level service supporting new health protocols.

The cruise line's award-winning OceanMedallion wearable device replaces the
traditional cruise card and pairs with embedded IoT ("Internet of things")
-driven innovative technology to significantly expand touch-free options and
personalization on board Majestic Princess, including:
* Touchless embarkation and disembarkation
* Keyless stateroom entry
* Completely contactless commerce
* Simplified safety training
* On-demand food, beverages and retail items delivered anywhere on board
* Guest service requests via mobile device chat
* Location-based gaming and wagering
* Entertainment content via smart devices
Majestic Princess offers the best Wi-Fi at sea, MedallionNet™, so guests
can stay connected to the things and people they love and share vacation
memories with ease.

To accommodate this restart, all remaining roundtrip Seattle cruises on
Emerald Princess, including Alaska Inside Passage and a Northern California
Coast cruise will be cancelled.  For guests booked on a cancelled Alaska
voyage, Princess will offer to move and give priority for Majestic Princess
cruises departing the next day in 2021. Alternatively, guests can choose
a future cruise credit (FCC) equivalent to 100% of the cruise fare paid plus
an additional non-refundable bonus FCC equal to 10% of the cruise fare paid
(minimum $25 USD) or a full refund to the original form of payment. Requests
must be received through this online form
(https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3171598-1&h=1768280020&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.princess.com%2Fpcl%2F&a=this+online+form) by
June 30, 2021, or guests will automatically receive the FCC option. FCCs
can be used on any cruises booked by and sailing by December 31, 2022. 

These Alaska cruises start at $799 per person for Princess Savers and $1,079
for Princess Plus fare that includes drinks, Wi-Fi and crew incentive, and
through June 30, as part of the Indulge at Sea promotion, guests can receive
up to $200 onboard spending money per stateroom.

Cruises can be booked through a professional travel advisor, by calling
1-800-PRINCESS (1-800-774-6237), or by visiting the company's website
at www.princess.com.

About Princess Cruises:
One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is the world's
leading international premium cruise line and tour company operating a fleet
of 14 modern cruise ships, carrying two million guests each year to 380
destinations around the globe, including the Caribbean, Alaska, Panama Canal,
Mexican Riviera, Europe, South America, Australia/New Zealand, the South
Pacific, Hawaii, Asia, Canada/New England, Antarctica, and World Cruises. A
team of professional destination experts have curated 170 itineraries, ranging
in length from three to 111 days and Princess Cruises is continuously
recognized as "Best Cruise Line for Itineraries." In 2017 Princess Cruises,
with parent company Carnival Corporation,
introduced MedallionClass Vacations enabled by the OceanMedallion, the
vacation industry's most advanced wearable device, provided free to each guest
sailing on a MedallionClass ship. The award-winning innovation offers the
fastest way to an effortless personalized vacation giving guests more time to
do the things they love most. The company is part of Carnival Corporation &
plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE:CUK). 

In line with the latest advice from health officials about COVID-19, Princess
Cruises is currently enhancing health and safety protocols with input from
medical experts and government bodies and assessing how they may impact
future itineraries. Actual offerings may vary from what is displayed in
marketing materials. Click on the following links to stay updated
on current Cruise Updates 
(https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3171598-1&h=3007577066&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.princess.com%2Fnews%2Fnotices_and_advisories%2F&a=Cruise+Updates%C2%A0)
and Health & Safety protocols
(https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3171598-1&h=1531506170&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.princess.com%2Fplan%2Fcruise-with-confidence%2Fcruise-health%2F&a=Health+%26+Safety+protocols).  

CONTACT: Media Contacts: media@princesscruises.com; Negin Kamali, +1 661 753
1539, nkamali@princesscruises.com; Briana Latter, + 1 661 753 1542,
blatter@princesscruises.com



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