Galapagos Islands and China's Scenic City of
Hangzhou Added to Worldwide Attractions
SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (October 3, 2007) - Princess will debut
three new cruisetour options for the 2008-09 season to add even more
adventurous opportunities for passengers on South America, Asia or
Australia cruises. These full land/sea vacations take passengers
beyond ports of call to explore some of the world's most fascinating
destinations, including new tours to the remote Galapagos Islands,
home to unique indigenous wildlife, and Hangzhou, one of China's
most scenic cities.
Together Princess' worldwide lineup of Exotic cruisetours offer
passengers the opportunities to visit three of the new Seven Wonders
of the World as well as a number of UNESCO's World Heritage sites,
including such important sites as Machu Picchu, The Great Wall of
China, Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer statue, Australia's
Great Barrier Reef and Angkor Wat.
The three new tours debuting next season include Galapagos
Discovery, which is offered in conjunction with a South America
and Panama Canal cruise; Beijing, Hangzhou and Xian,
which is combined with several Asia voyages; and Tropical
Highlights of Australia which is an add-on to Australia/New
Zealand or Asia/Australia sailings.
"These unique cultural itineraries offer a wonderful opportunity
for passengers to expand their vacation options with visits to some
of the world's most memorable destinations and sites," said Jan
Swartz, Princess' senior vice president of customer service. "It's a
seamless way to enjoy Princess hospitality and service on an
unforgettable journey beyond their cruise."
South America - Machu Picchu and Rio de Janeiro's landmark Christ
the Redeemer statue both were recently voted among the new Seven
Wonders of the World - and both are featured on Princess cruisetours
in South America. For the first time, Princess will offer a tour,
featuring air travel from Guayaquil, Ecuador to the Galapagos where
the will be their home for three days of exploring the islands that
inspired Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. Passengers will have
four days to view the unique indigenous wildlife on various islands,
including sea lions, iguanas, the world's largest colony of waved
albatross, and the famous Blue-footed Booby.
- Machu Picchu and Rio de Janeiro's landmark Christ the Redeemer
statue both were recently voted among the new Seven Wonders of the
World - and both are featured on Princess cruisetours in South
America. For the first time, Princess will offer a Galapagos
Discovery tour, featuring air travel from Guayaquil, Ecuador to
the Galapagos where the M/V Galapagos Legend will be their
home for three days of exploring the islands that inspired Charles
Darwin's theory of evolution. Passengers will have four days to view
the unique indigenous wildlife on various islands, including sea
lions, iguanas, the world's largest colony of waved albatross, and
the famous Blue-footed Booby.
Rounding out the South America program's five itinerary options
are tours to Rio and Iguaçu Falls as well as Machu Picchu via the
historic cities of Lima and Cusco.
Asia - Passengers on Princess Asia cruises can explore another of
the new Seven Wonders of the World - China's Great Wall. Three China
cruisetour options each offer the opportunity to visit Beijing and
see this world-famous barrier, along with many of the country's
famed attractions such as the Terra Cotta Warriors in Xian, cruise
the Yangtze River, and a new destination for Princess, the historic
city of Hangzhou. One of the most prosperous cities of China for
much of the last 1,000 years, Hangzhou was once called "the most
splendid and luxurious city in the world," by none other than Marco
Polo. Today this ancient capital is ranked as one of the ten most
scenic cities in China, drawing visitors from around the world
particularly for the natural beauty of West Lake and the city's
historic treasures.
- Passengers on Princess Asia cruises can explore another of the
new Seven Wonders of the World - China's Great Wall. Three China
cruisetour options each offer the opportunity to visit Beijing and
see this world-famous barrier, along with many of the country's
famed attractions such as the Terra Cotta Warriors in Xian, cruise
the Yangtze River, and a new destination for Princess, the historic
city of Hangzhou. One of the most prosperous cities of China for
much of the last 1,000 years, Hangzhou was once called "the most
splendid and luxurious city in the world," by none other than Marco
Polo. Today this ancient capital is ranked as one of the ten most
scenic cities in China, drawing visitors from around the world
particularly for the natural beauty of West Lake and the city's
historic treasures.
Asia visitors can also experience the highlights of Southeast
Asia with the Bangkok and Angkor Wat option, which
includes a visit to Cambodia to see the celebrated temple complex -
a UNESCO World Heritage site - plus Thailand's capital and the
northern city of Chiang Mai.
Australia - Four different cruisetour options offer travelers the
opportunity to visit the iconic sights of Sydney plus visit the
Great Barrier Reef. In addition, some tour options include travel to
the outback to see Ayers Rock, Kakadu National park and Kuranda, an
aboriginal village surrounded by the World heritage Wet tropics of
Queensland. New for the season, the tour features extra time for a
longer visit in Queensland.
- Four different cruisetour options offer travelers the
opportunity to visit the iconic sights of Sydney plus visit the
Great Barrier Reef. In addition, some tour options include travel to
the outback to see Ayers Rock, Kakadu National park and Kuranda, an
aboriginal village surrounded by the World heritage Wet tropics of
Queensland. New for the season, the Tropical Highlights of
Australia tour features extra time for a longer visit in
Queensland.
Early booking fares for Princess cruisetours begin at $3,499 per
person based on double occupancy for a 20-day land and sea package.
