Princess Cruises kicks off Wave Season with new “3 For Free” sales event

Passengers Booking Alaska, Europe or Caribbean Cruises Will Enjoy Complimentary
Shore Excursion Credit, Keepsake Photo and Bottle of Wine

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (January 6, 2014) – Princess Cruises is bringing back one if its most successful sales events just in time for Wave season.

The “3 for Free Sales Event, The Next Wave” offers passengers up to $280 in benefits, including shore excursion spending money, a framed keepsake photo and a bottle of wine. The sale also offers passengers a reduced deposit of only $100 to secure their cruise.

Passengers can take advantage of this offer by booking an Alaska, Europe or 7-day Caribbean cruise for summer 2014. The sale runs through February 28.

The free shore excursion credit will give passengers an opportunity to explore more in port. On Europe sailings passengers receive $200 ($100 per person) to spend on land tours such as a drive along Italy’s Amalfi Coast or a visit to the Hermitage in St. Petersburg. In Alaska and the Caribbean, passengers will receive $100 ($50 per person) to spend on glacier hiking or an island beach break.

Onboard, they can toast to their wonderful vacation with a complimentary bottle of wine (a $30 value) and they’ll receive a framed 8” x 10” keepsake photo (a $50) value).

Additional information about Princess ports of call and optional shore excursions can be found at princess.com/excursions.

Examples of cruise deals include:

• Alaska cruise – 7 days: $598 interior; $1,298 balcony
   
• Caribbean cruise – 7 days: $799 interior; $1,199 balcony
   
• Denali Explorer cruisetour – 11 nights: $1,272 interior; $1,922 balcony
   
• Northern Europe cruise – 12 days: $1,999 interior; $2,699 balcony
   
• Mediterranean cruise – 12-days: $1,999 interior; $2,699 balcony

More information about the Princess Cruises “3 for Free” sales event can be found at princess.com/free
All cruise prices are per person, based on double occupancy. The “3 for Free” sale begins at 12:01 a.m. PDT on December 27 and runs through 11:59 p.m. PDT on February 28 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 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 1.7 million passengers each year to destinations around the globe ranging in length from three to 111 days. The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE:CCL; NYSE:CUK).