Red, White & Blue sale offers deals on Princess cruises

Passengers Can Save Up to 40 Percent from June 27 – July 8

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (June 27, 2013) – Princess Cruises is celebrating Independence Day with a “Red, White & Blue Sale” featuring cruise deals on North American departures.

The June 27 to July 8 event offers cruise discounts of up to 40 percent, plus up to $100 free onboard spending money.

More than 100 cruise departures are featured in the sale, including cruises to the Caribbean, Hawaii, Panama Canal, the California Coast, Mexico, Canada & New England and the West Coast. Cruises depart between September and December 2013.

In addition to special fares, passengers booking balcony staterooms or above will receive an onboard credit of $100 (for sailings 10 days or longer), $50 (seven- to nine-day cruises), or $30 (one- to six-day cruises); and those booking interior or oceanview staterooms can get credits of $50 (cruises 10 days or longer), $25 (seven- to nine-day cruises) or $15 (one- to six-day cruises).
More information about the cruise sale and pricing can be found at http://www.princess.com/cruisedeals/redwhitebluesale.jsp.

Examples of cruise deals include:

• Caribbean cruise – 7 days: $499 interior (was $599); $699 balcony (was $949)
   
• California Coastal cruise – 7 days: $599 interior (was $799); $899 balcony (was $1,149)
   
• Canada & New England cruise – 7 days: $599 interior (was $799); $899 balcony (was $1,299)
   
• Panama Canal cruise – 11 days: $899 interior (was $1,299); $1,499 balcony (was $1,749)
   
• Hawaii cruise – 15 days: $999 interior (was $1,799); $1,599 balcony (was $2,699)

All cruise prices are per person, based on double occupancy. The Red, White & Blue Sale begins at 12:01 a.m. PDT on June 27 and runs through 11:59 p.m. PDT on July 8, 2013 and is available to residents of the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and Mexico.
Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel agent, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS, or by visiting the company's website at www.princess.com.

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About Princess Cruises:
One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is a global cruise and tour company operating a fleet of 17 modern ships renowned for their innovative design and wide array of choices in dining, entertainment and amenities, all provided in an environment of exceptional customer service. A recognized leader in worldwide cruising, Princess carries 1.4 million passengers each year to destinations around the globe ranging in length from three to 107 days. The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE:CCL; NYSE:CUK).