Golden Princess Enters Drydock for Dramatic Makeover; Transformation Chronicled Daily...

Golden Princess Enters Drydock for Dramatic Makeover; Transformation
Chronicled Daily With Twitter Updates

Online Photo Journal Features Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Look at Princess'
Most Extensive Ship Remodel to Date

SANTA CLARITA, Calif., April 21 /PRNewswire/ -- As Golden Princess begins the
most extensive makeover ever undertaken by the company, Princess Cruises is
inviting cruise fans to follow the progress through Twitter updates that will
showcase a daily photo journal of the ship's transformation. A first for
Princess, the online posts will chronicle the dramatic changes throughout the
ship during its nearly three-week drydock at Victoria Shipyards in British
Columbia.

The journal has launched at www.princess.com/goldendrydock and will run
through May 5, when the ship sets sail again with its new features, including
a new piazza-style atrium, an adults-only Sanctuary, a Movies Under the Stars
poolside movie screen, a new Crown Grill steak and seafood restaurant, and a
variety of other enhancements.

Twitter users will receive a daily "tweet" about the latest construction
progress after they follow an easy sign up process and elect to follow
Princess at http://twitter.com/PrincessCruises.

"We know there's a great deal of interest in a ship transformation such as
this, so we're inviting cruise enthusiasts to get a unique glimpse of the
ship's progress through this drydock," said Jan Swartz, Princess Cruises
executive vice president. "None of our other vessels have ever had this many
new features added in a single drydock, so our online journal will offer a
fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the amount of work required for such a
huge undertaking."

The amenities being added during the drydock are the Princess signature
features already aboard the line's newest ships, Crown Princess, Emerald
Princess and Ruby Princess. Many have also been introduced aboard on
Caribbean Princess, Star Princess and Grand Princess during earlier drydock
periods.

When Golden Princess emerges from drydock, its atrium will feature a new
Piazza with an inviting street cafe atmosphere featuring roving entertainers
and two new dining options. The International Cafe will serve up specialty
coffees, fresh baked cookies, pastries, panini sandwiches and tapas. Vines, a
wine bar, will offer a selection of more than 30 wines by the glass, plus a
selection of seafood, artisan meats and cheeses, and a wine shop where
passengers can purchase their favorite bottle.

A new restaurant, the Crown Grill, will offer an open kitchen where passengers
can enjoy watching as chefs prepare chops, steaks and seafood, including live
lobsters.

And adult passengers looking to get away from it all will be able to relax in
the tranquility of The Sanctuary, Princess' signature retreat featuring plush
padded lounge chairs and the services of dedicated Serenity Stewards.
Visitors to this exclusive space can enjoy refreshing beverages and light
snacks, or receive a massage in one of two private cabanas.

Above one of the ship's pools, Movies Under the Stars will debut onboard with
a state-of-the-art Times Square-style LED screen, offering evening movies and
a variety of daytime programming. The 300-square-foot screen offers
passengers a movie experience comparable to the best shoreside movie theater.
In addition to family cinema and first run hits, Movies Under the Stars also
features major sporting events, concerts and other can't-miss programming - up
to 50 different offerings per week.

As part of the renovation, Golden Princess will also be fitted with seven new
window suites with ocean-view picture windows, and a relocated casino on deck
7, bringing it into the ship's central entertainment area. In addition, 10
new balcony suites and two ocean view cabins will be added in the aft of the
ship, replacing the former video arcade. Other changes include new locations
for the sports court, a new Limelight boutique, new shore excursions and
Captain's Circle desks, new Internet cafe and library, and the addition of new
gym equipment in the fitness center.

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.

Princess can also be found on:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Princess-Cruises/19788524059
Twitter: http://twitter.com/PrincessCruises
Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/princesscruises/

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 offers its passengers the
opportunity to escape to the top destinations around the globe, with sailings
to all seven continents, ranging in length from seven to 107 days. The
company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK).

Princess Cruises is a proud member of World's Leading Cruise Lines. Our
exclusive alliance also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America,
Cunard Line, Costa Cruises and The Yachts of Seabourn. Sharing a passion to
please each guest, and a commitment to quality and value, our member lines
appeal to a wide range of lifestyles and budgets. Together we offer exciting
and enriching cruise vacations to the world's most desirable destinations.

SOURCE Princess Cruises

Karen Candy, +1-661-753-1540, kcandy@princesscruises.com, or Julie Benson,
+1-661-753-1530, jbenson@princesscruises.com, both of Princess Cruises