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3/15/2012

Caribbean Princess Update

Caribbean Princess experienced a problem with the port propulsion motor which necessitated the ship returning to San Juan yesterday to evaluate the situation. After further review by technical experts, we have confirmed the full extent of the damage to the motor. We now know the time and work required to make the repairs and we regret that we need to cancel the next two voyages, departing March 18 and March 25.

Cancelling a cruise is not a decision we take lightly, and we sincerely apologize to our affected passengers for the disappointment this causes.

Passengers booked on these sailings will receive a full refund as well as a 25% credit towards a future cruise. Those who booked their flights through Princess will receive a full refund or a future air credit based on the type of air purchased. Passengers who booked their air independently can submit their air change fees to Princess for a refund. We will also refund any transfers, pre- and post-hotel packages and government fees and taxes.

Passengers are currently being notified with these details.

The next Caribbean Princess cruise is scheduled to depart from San Juan on April 1.

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DEPARTURE:	NIGHTS:	SHIP:	INTERIOR FARES FROM*	OBSTRUCTED FARES FROM*	OCEANVIEW FARES FROM*	BALCONY FARES FROM*	MINI-SUITE FARES FROM*
29-May-2012	11	Diamond Princess	$1,773	$1,823	$2,473	$2,473	$2,673
9-Jun-2012	11	Island Princess	Limited Availability	$2,073	$2,623	$2,623	$2,823
12-Jun-2012	11	Diamond Princess	$2,148	$2,198	$2,923	$2,923	$3,123
19-Jun-2012	11	Sapphire Princess	$2,223	$2,273	$2,923	$2,923	$3,223
23-Jun-2012	11	Island Princess	Limited Availability	$2,273	$2,873	$2,873	$3,173
26-Jun-2012	11	Diamond Princess	$2,223	$2,273	$2,973	$2,973	$3,273
3-Jul-2012	11	Sapphire Princess	$2,223	$2,273	$3,023	$3,023	$3,323
7-Jul-2012	11	Island Princess	$2,173	$2,223	$2,923	$2,923	$3,223
10-Jul-2012	11	Diamond Princess	$2,223	$2,273	$3,023	$3,023	$3,323
17-Jul-2012	11	Sapphire Princess	$2,223	$2,273	$3,023	$3,023	$3,323
21-Jul-2012	11	Island Princess	Limited Availability	$2,273	$2,923	$2,923	$3,223
24-Jul-2012	11	Diamond Princess	$2,223	$2,273	$3,023	$3,023	$3,323
31-Jul-2012	11	Sapphire Princess	$2,273	$2,323	$3,123	$3,123	$3,423
4-Aug-2012	11	Island Princess	Limited Availability	$2,273	$3,023	$3,023	$3,323
7-Aug-2012	11	Diamond Princess	$2,273	$2,323	$3,123	$3,123	$3,423
14-Aug-2012	11	Sapphire Princess	$2,023	$2,073	$2,723	$2,723	$2,973
18-Aug-2012	11	Island Princess	$2,098	$2,148	$2,823	$2,823	$3,073
21-Aug-2012	11	Diamond Princess	$2,023	$2,073	$2,723	$2,723	$2,973
1-Sep-2012	11	Island Princess	$1,798	$1,848	$2,423	$2,423	$2,673
15-Sep-2012	11	Island Princess	Limited Availability	$1,523	$1,923	$1,923	$2,173

CRUISETOUR IA5 – DENALI EXPLORER – 12 NIGHTS

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Princess

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STAR PRINCESS^®

7 DAYS	Inside Passage - Sail roundtrip from *Seattle*
DATE(S)	INTERIOR	OCEANVIEW	BALCONY	MINI-SUITE
May 27, 2012	$749	$1299	$1299	$1499
Jul 15, 2012	$899	$1599	$1599	$1849

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Shipyard Ceremony Begins Countdown to Spring 2013 Debut for
Newest Princess Cruises Vessel

The first 500-ton piece of Royal Princess is lowered into the building dock
during today's keel laying ceremony in Italy.

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RUBY PRINCESS^®

14 DAYS	Mediterranean Passage - Sail from *Ft. Lauderdaleto Barcelona*
DATE(S)	INTERIOR	OCEANVIEW	BALCONY	MINI-SUITE
Apr 22, 2012	$999	$1440	$1440	$1899

12 DAYS	Grand Mediterranean - Sail between *Barcelona*and *Venice*
DATE(S)	INTERIOR	OCEANVIEW	BALCONY	MINI-SUITE
May 6, 2012	$1990	$2740	$2740	$3240
May 18, 2012	$2040	$2790	$2790	$3290
May 30, 2012	$2140	$2890	$2890	$3390
Jun 11; Aug 22, 2012	$2190	$2940	$2940	$3640
Jun 23; Jul 5, 17, 29, 2012	$2290	$3040	$3040	$3740
Aug 10, 2012	$2240	$2990	$2990	$3690
Sep 3, 15, 2012	$2140	$2890	$2890	$3390
Sep 27, 2012	$2090	$2840	$2840	$3340

19 DAYS	Venetian Passage - Sail from *Veniceto Ft. Lauderdale*
DATE(S)	INTERIOR	OCEANVIEW	BALCONY	MINI-SUITE
Oct 9, 2012	$1490	$1990	$1990	$2990

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8/30/20119:24:14 PM Link 0 comments | Add comment

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Pink Flamingo Certified Travel Presents

Labor Day Sale - September 2-6 only - Save up to $1,000* - Plus receive up to $100 Onboard Credit**

Hurry! These special Caribbean and Panama Canal cruise deals end Tuesday at 11:59pm EDT!

Summer may be coming to a close but that doesn't mean you have to leave the warm weather behind. Book your Caribbean, Panama Canal or New Zealand cruise during our Labor Day Sale and save up to $1,000 per couple* PLUS receive up to $100 per stateroom** to spend onboard!

7-day Caribbean	Interior fares from	Oceanview fares from	Balcony fares from	Mini-suite fares from
Launch Fares	~~$699~~	~~$799~~	~~$1,099~~	~~$1,299~~
Labor Day Sale Fares	$499*	$549*	$799*	$999*
Plus, your onboard credit per stateroom:	$25**	$25**	$50**	$50**

14-day Panama Canal	Interior fares from	Oceanview fares from	Balcony fares from	Mini-suite fares from
Launch Fares	~~$1,799~~	~~$1,999~~	~~$2,499~~	~~$2,999~~
Labor Day Sale Fares	$1,499*	$1,599*	$1,999*	$2,399*
Plus, your onboard credit per stateroom:	$50**	$50**	$100**	$100**

13/14-day New Zealand	Interior fares from	Oceanview fares from	Balcony fares from	Mini-suite fares from
Launch Fares	~~$1,795~~	~~$2,195~~	~~$2,695~~	$4,695
Labor Day Sale Fares	$1,299*	$1,499*	$1,999*	$4,695*
Plus, your onboard credit per stateroom:	$50**	$50**	$100**	$100**

Tomorrow Is A Day Closer To Your Next Vacation.

Start by calling or emailing us today!
Pink Flamingo Certified Travel
440-442-3049
zmeeed@sbcglobal.net

*Savings of up to $1,000 per couple off is based on a per person discount off applicable Launch Fares on a space-available basis at time of booking. Launch Fares are offering fares and may not have been in effect for the past 90 days or resulted in actual sales in all categories. Intermediate discounts may have been taken and fares may remain at a discounted level after this promotion. Availability and savings vary by departure and category. Fares are based on minimum lead-in category on Caribbean Princess 1/8/12; Coral Princess 1/3/12 and Sun Princess 1/22/12 sailings on a space-available basis at time of booking. Oceanview stateroom may have an obstructed view. Fares for other dates and categories may vary. Fares are per person, non-air, cruise-only, based on double occupancy and apply to the first two passengers in a stateroom. These fares do not apply to singles or third/fourth-berth passengers. Government fees and taxes of up to $285 per person are additional, subject to change and may be higher for Canadian residents. Princess reserves the right to impose a Fuel Supplement of up to $9 per person per day on all passengers if the NYMEX oil price exceeds $70 per barrel, even if the fare has already been paid in full. This offer is capacity controlled and may not be combinable with any other public, group or past passenger discount, including shipboard credits. Offer is not transferable and is available to residents of the 50 United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico and the District of Columbia who are 21 years of age or older and receive this offer. Fares quoted in U.S. dollars. Please refer to the applicable Princess Cruises brochure or princess.com for terms, conditions and definitions that apply to all bookings. Please reference promotion code: R59.

**Up to $100 USD Cash Back per stateroom refers to an onboard credit, applies to select sailings and varies according to category booked and sailing duration. Passengers booked in an Interior or Oceanview stateroom on a 10+ day voyage will receive an onboard credit of $50 per stateroom. Passengers booked in an interior or Oceanview stateroom on a 6- to 9-day voyage will receive an onboard credit of $25 per stateroom; Passengers booked in a Balcony stateroom or above on a 6- to 9- day voyage will receive an onboard credit of $50 per stateroom; and passengers booked in a Balcony stateroom or above on a 10+ day voyage will receive an onboard credit of $100 per stateroom. Reservations must be made and deposited between September 2-6, 2011. Deposits made under this promotion are non-refundable and non-transferable. Offer is applicable to first/second-berth passengers only. Third/fourth-berth passengers are not eligible. Passengers with single occupancy will receive the per stateroom credit amount. Onboard credit may be used on a single voyage only and expires at the end of that voyage. Prior to disembarkation, please visit the Passenger Services Desk onboard to redeem any unused onboard credit. Offer is not transferable, is not combinable with other select offers or other onboard credits and applies to legal residents of the United States or Canada who are 21 years or older. Onboard credit is quoted in U.S. dollars. Void where prohibited by law.

This promotional piece was created and distributed by an independent travel agency, not by Princess.

© 2011 Princess Cruises. Ships of Bermudan Registry.

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8/14/20116:14:25 AM Link 0 comments | Add comment

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Pink Flamingo Certified Travel Presents

Princess Cruises - escape completely® - 3-day sale

Special Low Fares and Onboard Credit to the Caribbean, Hawaii and more!

Wednesday through Friday, August 17-19!

Need a vacation? Enjoy sailings to tropical destinations!
Plus, up to $100 onboard credit per stateroom.**

Celebrate National Relaxation Day with great fares and an onboard credit**
during our 3-Day Sale! Escape completely to the warm beaches and colorful cultures
of the Caribbean, Hawaii, South Pacific, Mexico and California Coastals!
Act now — contact us today to start planning your next cruise vacation!

Choose from a variety of sailings!
• 7-day Classic Southern Caribbean sailings from $499*
• 7-day Mexico sailings from $599*
• 7-day California Coastal sailings from $599*
• 14-day Hawaiian Islands sailings from $1,299*
• 13-day New Zealand sailings from $1,399*

Up to $100 Cash Back per stateroom**

Stateroom category	6- to 9-day cruises	10+ day cruises
Interior/oceanview staterooms	$25 per stateroom	$50 per stateroom
Balcony staterooms and above	$50 per stateroom	$100 per stateroom

Tomorrow is a day closer to your next vacation.

Start by calling or emailing us today!
Pink Flamingo Certified Travel
440-442-3049
travel@pinkflamingo4u.com

*Fares are based on minimum lead-in category on Caribbean Princess 1/8/12; Sapphire Princess 2/18/12 and 3/24/12; Golden Princess 1/4/12; and Sea Princess 1/24/12 sailings on a space-available basis at time of booking. Fares for other dates and categories may vary. Fares are per person, non-air, cruise-only, based on double occupancy and apply to the first two passengers in a stateroom. These fares do not apply to singles or third/fourth-berth passengers. Government fees and taxes of up to $280 per person are additional, subject to change and may be higher for Canadian residents. Princess reserves the right to impose a Fuel Supplement of up to $9 per person per day on all passengers if the NYMEX oil price exceeds $70 per barrel, even if the fare has already been paid in full. This offer is capacity controlled and may not be combinable with any other public, group or past passenger discount, including shipboard credits. Offer is not transferable and is available to residents of the 50 United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico and the District of Columbia who are 21 years of age or older and receive this offer. Fares quoted in U.S. dollars. Please refer to the applicable Princess Cruises brochure or princess.com for terms, conditions and definitions that apply to all bookings. Please reference promotion code: R38.

**Up to $100 USD Cash Back per stateroom refers to an onboard credit, applies to select sailings and varies according to category booked and sailing duration. Passengers booked in an Interior or Oceanview stateroom on a 10+ day voyage will receive an onboard credit of $50 per stateroom. Passengers booked in an interior or Oceanview stateroom on a 6- to 9-day voyage will receive an onboard credit of $25 per stateroom; Passengers booked in a Balcony stateroom or above on a 6- to 9- day voyage will receive an onboard credit of $50 per stateroom; and passengers booked in a Balcony stateroom or above on a 10+ day voyage will receive an onboard credit of $100 per stateroom. Reservations must be made and deposited between August 17-19, 2011. Deposits made under this promotion are non-refundable and non-transferable. Offer is applicable to first/second-berth passengers only. Third/fourth-berth passengers are not eligible. Passengers with single occupancy will receive the per stateroom credit amount. Onboard credit may be used on a single voyage only and expires at the end of that voyage. Prior to disembarkation, please visit the Passenger Services Desk onboard to redeem any unused onboard credit. Offer is not transferable, is not combinable with other select offers or other onboard credits and applies to legal residents of the United States or Canada who are 21 years or older. Onboard credit is quoted in U.S. dollars. Void where prohibited by law. This promotional piece was created and distributed by an independent travel agency, not by Princess.

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6/15/201110:04:05 PM Link 0 comments | Add comment

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June 15, 2011

Change to Onboard Smoking Policy

As part of our ongoing commitment to ensuring that every passenger has a comfortable onboard experience, Princess Cruises will be introducing more restrictive smoking policies, and will prohibit smoking in passenger staterooms and balconies for all voyages departing after January 15, 2012.

Countries around the world from North America to Europe are moving to more restrictive smoking policies and our latest consumer studies show that smokers are a small minority of our passengers. In fact, the vast majority of cruisers value having their primary living space (both stateroom and balcony) smoke-free. As you know, balconies are a hallmark of Princess Cruises and we believe it is important to keep this peaceful space clear of smoke. Violations to this policy will result in a $250 fine for each occurrence, which will be charged to the passenger's stateroom account. Keeping with the global trend and honoring the wishes of our passengers, we feel this change will enhance our onboard experience and do more to help our passengers escape completely.

Of course we still welcome passengers who smoke, and will continue to provide convenient smoking areas throughout each ship, including cigar lounges, a section of the nightclub and casino, and a portion of the open decks.

Princess
5/9/20119:51:12 PM Link 0 comments | Add comment
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Princess Cruises returned its ship "Grand Princess" (pictured) to service late last week after a 24-day drydock session. The ship received several new dining venues, the line's first specialty tea lounge, additional suites, a new martini lounge, and other upgrades. Plus, its famed Skywalkers stern lounge was removed (a new nightclub opens on the ship next week).

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4/27/20115:58:21 PM Link 0 comments | Add comment

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DEPARTURE:	TOUR:	NIGHTS:	SHIP:	INTERIOR fares from*	OBSTRUCTED fares from*	OCEANVIEW fares from*	BALCONY fares from*	MINI-SUITE fares from*
30-May-2011	GBX	12	Diamond Princess	$1,099	$1,149	$1,399	--	--
31-May-2011	FBX	11	Diamond Princess	$1,049	$1,099	$1,349	--	--
31-May-2011	TBX	11	Diamond Princess	$1,049	$1,099	$1,349	--	--
1-Jun-2011	ABX	10	Diamond Princess	$999	$1,049	$1,299	--	--
1-Jun-2011	CBX	10	Diamond Princess	$999	$1,049	$1,299	--	--
1-Jun-2011	RBX	10	Diamond Princess	$999	$1,049	$1,299	--	--
5-Jun-2011	RBX	10	Island Princess	--	$1,049	$1,299	$1,599
11-Jun-2011	CAX	10	Diamond Princess	$999	$1,049	$1,299	--	--
13-Jun-2011	GBX	12	Diamond Princess	$1,099	$1,149	--	--	--
14-Jun-2011	TBX	11	Diamond Princess	$1,049	$1,099	--	--	--
15-Jun-2011	CBX	10	Diamond Princess	$999	$1,049	--	--	--
15-Jun-2011	RBX	10	Diamond Princess	$999	$1,049	--	--	--
15-Jun-2011	SBX	10	Diamond Princess	$999	$1,049	--	--	--
18-Jun-2011	AAX	10	Coral Princess	--	--	--	$1,599	$1,999
18-Jun-2011	BAX	10	Coral Princess	--	--	--	$1,599	$1,999
18-Jun-2011	FAX	11	Coral Princess	--	--	--	$1,649	$2,049
18-Jun-2011	RAX	10	Coral Princess	--	--	--	$1,599	$1,999
19-Jun-2011	RBX	10	Island Princess	--	$1,049	$1,299	$1,599	$1,999
27-Jun-2011	GBX	12	Diamond Princess	$1,149	$1,199	$1,449	$1,749	--
29-Jun-2011	AAX	10	Island Princess	--	--	$1,349	$1,649	$2,049
29-Jun-2011	RAX	10	Island Princess	--	--	$1,349	$1,649	$2,049
29-Jun-2011	BBX	10	Diamond Princess	$1,049	$1,099	$1,349	$1,649	--
29-Jun-2011	CBX	10	Diamond Princess	$1,049	$1,099	$1,349	$1,649	--
29-Jun-2011	RBX	10	Diamond Princess	$1,049	$1,099	$1,349	$1,649	--
29-Jun-2011	SBX	10	Diamond Princess	$1,049	$1,099	$1,349	$1,649	--
2-Jul-2011	BAX	10	Coral Princess	--	$1,099	$1,349	$1,649	$2,049
2-Jul-2011	FAX	11	Coral Princess	--	$1,149	$1,399	$1,699	$2,099
2-Jul-2011	GAX	12	Coral Princess	--	$1,199	$1,449	$1,749	$2,149
2-Jul-2011	RAX	10	Coral Princess	--	$1,099	$1,349	$1,649	$2,049
3-Jul-2011	RBX	10	Island Princess	--	$1,099	$1,349	$1,649	--
6-Jul-2011	RBX	10	Coral Princess	--	$1,099	$1,349	$1,649	--

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4/27/20115:46:26 PM Link 0 comments | Add comment

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Holy Land

12 DAYS	PACIFIC PRINCESS ^® - Sail between *Athens*and *Rome*
DATE(S)	INTERIOR	OCEANVIEW	BALCONY	MINI-SUITE
May 7, 19, 2011	$799	$999	$1699	--

Princess Cruises
3/21/20117:11:34 PM Link 0 comments | Add comment
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Princess Cruises has canceled its scheduled port calls in Japan through May aboard the "Diamond Princess" (which will substitute Busan, South Korea, for Nagasaki) and the "Sun Princess" (which will now stop in Busan and Tianjin [China] and use days at sea instead of stops in Iwo Jima, Nagasaki, Osaka, and Yokohama). However, the "Ocean Princess" will keep its planned April 15 stop in Okinawa. CruiseCritic.com offers this helpful summary of the recent changes in Japan port call schedules for major cruise lines.
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Princess Cruises announced its 2012 Europe plans. The line will send seven ships there (including the "Caribbean Princess," which will replace the "Star Princess"), with 57 different itineraries. Highlights include new 14-day Baltic routes and 16-day "Land of the Midnight Sun" cruises, plus two maiden ports: Korcula, Croatia; and Nessebar, Bulgaria