Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Solstice takes "Team Earth" Venue to Sea 

Miami - (Dec.9, 2008 ) - Celebrity Cruises' new Celebrity Solstice is a vivid illustration of the brand’s commitment to delivering extraordinary service with style, in venues boasting some of the best architecture and design at sea. 

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COSTA’S MULTIMILLION DOLLAR ART COLLECTION

Nearly 5,000 Original Works of Art Aboard Fleet of 12 Ships

Miami - Guests sailing onboard Costa’s stunning fleet of 12 ships will find rich collections of antiques and design pieces joined by modern and contemporary original works of art commissioned by the company that define the character of each ship. 

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New Innovative Pool Concept — The Retreat — to Debut on Five Holland America Line Ships 

Seattle, WA, — When Holland America Line’s ms Statendam, ms Maasdam, ms Ryndam, ms Veendam and ms Rotterdam emerge from nearly month-long dry docks with an additional $200 million in investments, one of the highlights will be The Retreat, a new resort-style pool area on the aft of the Lido deck. Catering to the preferences of today’s upscale travelers, the indulgent retreat is a first for the industry. 

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From Auckland To Zanzibar, 
Crystal Cruises Announces Its 2010 Itineraries To 70 Countries 

LOS ANGELES, Dec.10, 2008 - Celebrating an unprecedented 15 years of awards as the #1 cruise line in the world, Crystal Cruises has created a global collection of 2010 cruise itineraries spanning 174 ports in 70 countries on 62 voyages. 

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Staying in Touch is Now Even Easier Aboard Queen Mary 2 in Time for Her Fifth Anniversary Year  

Queen Mary 2 Dry Dock Improvements Feature New Stateroom Wireless Technology and Mobile Phone Service at Sea

Miami - - Following Queen Mary 2's recently completed refurbishment, there is now increased connectivity throughout the ship. 

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Princess Passengers Pick Favorite Caribbean Excursions 
Line's C.R.U.I.S.E. Service Awards Honor Best Tours and Guides 

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (December 5, 2008) - Princess Cruises is once again recognizing the important role local tour operators play in the overall cruise experience by announcing the winners of its 2007-08 C.R.U.I.S.E. service awards for the Caribbean. 

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NCL Unveils 2010-2011 Summer Deployment In Europe, Alaska, Bermuda 

Miami - Dec. 9, 2008 --- Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced its 2010-2011 summer deployment and itineraries with new choices in Europe and Alaska, along with a long-term commitment to its profitable Hawai`i deployment on Pride of America. 

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Royal Caribbean International Lays Keel Of Allure Of The Seas 

Miami - Dec. 2, 2008 - Royal Caribbean International, a cruise brand owned and operated by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE/OSX: RCL), and STX Europe (OSX: STXEUR) today laid the keel of Allure of the Seas, the second of the highly-anticipated Oasis-class cruise ships slated to redefine the industry. 

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