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SANTA CLARITA, Calif. Princess Cruises
has announced its 2008-09 itineraries to the island paradises of Hawaii
and Tahiti, featuring a variety of itineraries aboard the intimate
Tahitian Princess and the amenity-filled Golden Princess.
The new schedule
includes Golden Princess' debut in Hawaii featuring roundtrip sailings
from Los Angeles to Hawaii, with more west coast departures to Hawaii
than any other line. In Tahiti, the intimate Tahitian Princess
sails French Polynesia with an enhanced 10-day itinerary as well as two
Hawaii/Tahiti sailings, two one-way cruises between Hawaii and
Vancouver, and even an extended voyage from the South Pacific to Easter
Island, South America and through the Panama Canal.
"Of our many
worldwide destinations, Hawaii and Tahiti evoke some of the most vivid
images of a tropical paradise," said Jan Swartz, Princess' senior vice
president. "Passengers always love these voyages -- whether they
choose to enjoy the lush Polynesian isles and the personal feel of one
of our smallest vessels, or the popular amenities of one of our larger
ships as they sail to the beautiful Hawaiian Islands."
Roundtrip Hawaiian Islands
- Golden Princess takes over Princess' popular Hawaii cruises
conveniently sailing roundtrip from Los Angeles. The
2,600-passenger ship's debut in the region offers passengers a 14-day
itinerary that includes Hilo, Kilauea Volcano Scenic Cruising,
Honolulu, Kauai (Nawiliwili), and Maui (Lahaina). The ship offers
14 sailings between October 1, 2008 and April 1, 2009.
One-way Hawaiian Islands
- Tahitian Princess passengers can enjoy two sailings between Honolulu
and Vancouver with a 10-day itinerary that features calls in Maui,
Kauai and Hilo on May 19, 2008 and September 18, 2008.
Hawaii & Tahiti
- Tahitian Princess will offer two journeys between Tahiti (Papeete)
and Honolulu in 2008 . An 11-day sailing departing May 8 will
feature calls in Moorea, Bora Bora, Christmas Island, Hilo, Maui
(Lahaina), and Kauai (Nawiliwili). On September 28, a 12-day
adventure will be available featuring Hilo, Kilaueau Volcano Scenic
Cruising, Kona, Maui (Lahaina), Hilo, Christmas Island, Bora Bora,
Raiatea and Moorea.
Tahiti &Polynesia
- An enhanced 10-day roundtrip itinerary featuring an overnight in
Tahiti (Papeete), plus calls at the lush Polynesian isles of Huahine,
Rangiroa, Raiatea (overnight), Tahaa Scenic Cruising, Bora Bora
(overnight), and Moorea. The ship will sail on seven departures
of this route beginning October 10 through December 9, 2008.
South Pacific & Andes Explorer
- Tahitian Princess will also take passengers across the Pacific from
Tahiti and on to South America and through the Panama Canal. This
26-day journey from Papeete to Ft. Lauderdale features calls in Bora
Bora, Moorea, Pitcairn Island (scenic cruising), Easter Island, Pisco
(San Martin, Peru), Lima (Callao, overnight for Machu Picchu), Quito
(Manta), Cristobal (Panama), San Blas (Panama) and Limon (Costa
Rica). The extended voyage departs on December 19, 2008.
Early booking
fares for Golden Princess Hawaiian Islands cruises begin at $1,845, per
person based on double occupancy. Tahitian Princess sailings
begin at $1,445 for a 10-day Tahiti & Polynesia voyage.
Additional
information about Princess Cruises is available through your travel
agent, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS, or by visiting the company's website
at www.princess.com. Bon Voyage!
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