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Celebrity Solstice - Celebrity Cruises

CARNIVAL CREATES NEW 'CLUB 02' TEEN PROGRAM Spacious, High-Tech Teen Centers, Expanded Activities Schedule Highlight Exciting New Program
MIAMI (August 4, 2005) - Carnival Cruise Lines, the world's largest cruise operator, and The Coca-Cola Company, the world's largest soft drink manufacturer, have teamed up to create "Club O2," a new teen program aboard the line's 21 "Fun Ships." "Club O2," which is targeted at teens in the 15-17 age group, encompasses a variety of new and expanded programming fleetwide, as well as new teen directors aboard each ship and spacious teen clubs offering a memorable setting for activities or just hanging out. The teen centers are currently featured on 12 of 21 Carnival ships with the majority of the other ships scheduled to be retrofitted by the end of the year. The 1,000- to 1,800-square-foot teen clubs include a dance floor with a DJ, a state-of-the-art sound and lighting system and large-screen plasma TVs displaying the latest movies and music videos. There's also a "Coke-tail" lounge where guests can enjoy Coca-Cola products and various non-alcoholic specialty drinks. The rooms are enhanced by a distinctive décor along with plush sofas and comfortable seating. Select teen clubs also feature a library with popular teen-oriented books and magazines, video game units, 16-monitor "video walls," and "listening stations" where teens can plug in and hear the latest tunes. "We've conducted extensive market research on the unique vacation desires of today's teens and have developed a carefully thought out program that combines modern, inviting facilities and interesting activities, all in an unstructured environment preferred by older kids," said Bob Dickinson, Carnival president and CEO. "Teens comprise a significant portion of the 500,000 kids who are expected to sail aboard the ‘Fun Ships' this year and Carnival is pleased to partner with industry leader Coca-Cola to create this exciting program for teens to call their own," he added. "What a fantastic way for both Carnival and Coca-Cola to reach this vital segment of their businesses. ‘Club O2' is destined be a great success," said John Byrne, senior national sales executive of The Coca-Cola Company. The "Club O2" activities begin shortly after teens arrive on board as they attend a "Welcome Aboard" party where they receive a complete listing of the voyage's activities, as well as a variety of promotional materials, including a mesh "Club O2" bag. Then throughout the voyage, teens can enjoy a wide range of activities such as karaoke sessions, nightly themed parties, late-night movies, video game contests, basketball, ping-pong and other sporting events. Following the latest "reality TV" craze, games based on "The Bachelor/Bachelorette," "Fear Factor" and "Survivor" are played daily. Activities start in the early afternoon and run well into the evening. Activities are coordinated by a "Club O2" teen director aboard each ship. "These energetic directors are really the catalyst for ‘Club O2' and create an exciting atmosphere for getting teens involved," Dickinson said. The new fleetwide teen program continues Carnival's efforts at catering to this burgeoning market. Recent enhancements include the fleetwide Y-Spa program aimed exclusively at older kids and their parents who can enjoy a variety of soothing, luxurious body and facial treatments. Teens-only shore excursions are also available, providing older kids an opportunity to experience Carnival's exciting destinations together as a group. Outings are accompanied by a member of the teen staff and include such options as cave tubing in Belize, horseback riding in Cozumel, and swimming with stingrays in Grand Cayman. Other fleetwide amenities popular with teens include 24-hour pizza and ice cream in the poolside restaurants and high-tech arcades featuring the latest video games. Teens can also enjoy a nine-hole miniature golf course on the Imagination, as well as a 270-square-foot outdoor television screen on the new Carnival Liberty which debuted last month. Each Carnival ship offers at least three swimming pools as well as a twisting, turning water slide. Carnival is the largest and most popular cruise line in the world, with 21 "Fun Ships" operating voyages of three to 16 days in length to The Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, New England and Europe. The line will expand the "Fun Ship" fleet with the launch of the 110,000-ton Carnival Freedom which is scheduled to enter service in February 2007.

Holland America Offering Spectacular Family Savings On Winter Escapes To A Number Of Exotic Destinations
From the Caribbean, to Mexico, Hawaii, South America, and even Antarctica, Holland America Cruise Line is inviting families from all across the country to come celebrate the holiday season in a different way this year, aboard one of 20 different exclusive holiday journeys sailing to these and many more beautiful and exotic destinations all over the world. Families can also take advantage of the special savings and upgrade incentives offered by Holland America's elite family reunion cruising program.

Celebrity Cruises Unveils New Ship Plans
Celebrity Cruises recently announced that it will soon begin construction on an extraordinary new ship. The new vessel will be the first in an innovative new class of cruise ships from Celebrity, taking the incredible onboard features and amenities and other luxurious extras that Celebrity Cruises is famous for to an exciting new level

Freedom Of The Seas - Royal Caribbean International

Norwegian Cruise Line To Offer Southern Style Special Interest Sailings Aboard Norwegian Majesty For Caribbean Departures Out Of Charleston
If you’ve ever dreamed of cruising with the whole gang, now is the time. Norwegian Cruise Line’s Majesty will service Western Caribbean tours roundtrip from Charleston that will incorporate several special interest sailings your family and friends are sure to enjoy, including everything from golf clinics to cooking classes and wine and beer sampling.

Seabourn Cruises 2006 To 2007 Itinerary And Fleet-wide Enhancements
Life onboard the stunning Yachts of Seabourn is simply overflowing with personal luxuries including everything from complimentary on deck massage moments to caviar in the surf. The schedule next year, complemented by the announcement of fleet wide refurbishments before January 2006, is bursting with truly remarkable award winning itineraries and flexible enough to build your own itinerary.

Costa Concordia - Costa Cruises