Cruise Blog, by American Discount Cruises

Marketing partnership to drive awareness of Norwegian Cruise Line's exclusive golf programs in Hawai'i and Bermuda

Miami and Ponte Vedra Beach, FL - Aug 20, 2007 ---

NCL Corporation and the PGA TOUR today announced an official marketing partnership naming Norwegian Cruise Line as the "Official Cruise Line of the PGA TOUR and Champions Tour."

The three-year agreement also provides NCL the right to use the TOUR marks in advertising, as well as promotional and tournament hospitality opportunities built around both Tours. The PGA TOUR and NCL will work together on promoting the line's current Golf Hawai`i and Golf Bermuda programs, as well as on expanding the golf experience, exploring executions that include tournaments and TOUR members.

"The PGA TOUR is a very well respected organization with more than 105 million fans and the demographic of these fans aligns well with NCL's target audience," said Scott Rogers, NCL's senior vice president of sales and marketing. "In our continuing effort to embrace new and innovative marketing programs, we expect that this partnership with the PGA TOUR will let golfers around the world know that you can combine a great cruise vacation with top golf experiences at the best courses in the world on NCL."

"We are extremely pleased to welcome Norwegian Cruise Line as an official marketing partner of the PGA TOUR," said Tom Wade, the TOUR's chief marketing officer. "NCL is a dynamic company that continues to build its reputation as a true innovator in the cruise industry. We look forward to working with NCL on developing unique platforms to drive awareness among our fans for their exceptional golf vacation experiences at the top courses around the world, especially in Hawai`i and Bermuda."

In 2007, the PGA TOUR kicked off the FedExCup, a compelling new season-long points competition, culminating this fall with the first-ever PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup, during which the champion will be determined. The Champions Tour, for professionals 50 and over, showcases the most accomplished and revered players in golf.

About the PGA TOUR
The PGA TOUR is a tax-exempt membership organization of professional golfers. Its primary purpose is to provide competitive earnings opportunities for past, current and future members of the PGA TOUR, Champions Tour and Nationwide Tour; to protect the integrity of the game; and to help grow the reach of the game in the U.S. and around the world.

In 2007, the three Tours will compete in approximately 110 events for approximately $340 million in prize money. Tournaments are being held in six countries outside the U.S. and in 36 states.

In addition to providing competitive opportunities for its membership, TOUR events also generate significant funds for local charities. In fact, the three Tours have surpassed the $1 billion mark in overall charitable contributions. The PGA TOUR is headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.

About NCL Corporation
NCL Corporation Ltd. is an innovative cruise company headquartered in Miami, Florida, with a fleet of 14 ships in service and under construction. The corporation oversees the operations of Norwegian Cruise Line, NCL America, and Orient Lines. The company recently took delivery of its newest ship, Norwegian Pearl, and is currently building Norwegian Gem for delivery in October of 2007. In addition, NCL plans to build up to three new third generation Freestyle Cruising ships for delivery between 2009 and 2011.

NCL is on target to have the youngest fleet in the industry by the end of 2007 with the introduction of Norwegian Gem, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy the flexibility of Freestyle Cruising on the newest, most contemporary ships at sea.

For further information on purchasing an NCL cruise contact American Discount Cruises, toll free, at 1-866-214-7447 or online at www.americandiscountcruises.com.

Cruise Line Commits Largest Deployment Ever in Region

MIAMI, August 7, 2007 - Royal Caribbean International will expand its South America cruise offerings to four ships when Splendour of the Seas sails out of Brazil for the Winter 2008-09 season. Taking guests on spectacular cruise adventures to some of the most sizzling South American ports of call, Splendour will join three other ships to be deployed in Latin America for the season and add to the extensive range of itineraries offered by Enchantment of the Seas, Radiance of the Seas and Vision of the Seas.

"Our commitment of four ships in Central and South America reflects a growing worldwide demand for our signature style of cruising," said Adam Goldstein, president of Royal Caribbean International. "With the addition of these new itineraries in 2008, Royal Caribbean will visit more than 250 destinations in more than 75 countries on six continents, further solidifying our position as the world's largest global cruise brand."

From December 2008 through March 2009, Splendour of the Seas will offer travelers 19 roundtrip sailings from Sao Paulo (Santos), Brazil, ranging from three to eight nights. On the eight-night voyages, guests will enjoy a two-day port of call to explore Copacabana Beach or Salvador De Bahia, Brazil, or Buenos Aires, Argentina. Other ports of call include Rio De Janeiro, Porto Belo, Buzios, Ilhabela, Cabo Frio, and Parati, in Brazil, and Punta Del Este, Uruguay.

Guests also can choose a 14-night transatlantic voyage aboard Splendour to Lisbon, Portugal, sailing on March 30, 2009. Ports of call include Rio De Janeiro, Salvador De Bahia and Recife, Brazil; Casablanca and Agadir, Morocco; and Seville, Spain. Splendour's cruises from Brazil begin at $799 per person, double occupancy, and are currently open for booking.

"The new itineraries on Splendour of the Seas will bring our total guest capacity in the region to more than 113,000 for the season, bolstering Royal Caribbean's leadership position in Latin America," said Maria Sastre, vice president of International Sales and Marketing, Latin America and the Caribbean, Royal Caribbean International. "The incredible breadth of itineraries offered by all four of our ships will provide our guests with a greater variety of options to explore new destinations and cultures."

More Royal Caribbean Vacation Choices in South America

For even more South America cruise choices, Radiance of the Seas offers travelers 12 sailings from November 2008 through April 2009. Ranging from 13 to 16 nights, guests will call at some of the continent's most exciting ports of call including Buenos Aires, Argentina; Montevideo, Uruguay; Rio De Janeiro, Brazil; and Valparaiso, Chile, among many others. Radiance will cruise to the Chilean Fjordlands; journey through the Panama Canal; make its way 'round the horn' and call at Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world.

Travelers also can enjoy cruises along South America's northern coast and the Southern Caribbean aboard Enchantment of the Seas and Vision of the Seas. The recently announced itinerary for Enchantment offers vacationers seven-night roundtrip voyages from Colon, Panama, to Colombia, Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao. Vision will take guests on seven-night cruises from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on alternating itineraries to the Windward or Leeward Islands of the Southern Caribbean.

South America Cruisetours

Vacationers can enhance their cruise with a pre- or post-cruise Royal Caribbean Cruisetour. Cruisetours offer guests the best of both worlds by combining a cruise vacation with a four- or five-night hotel stay and land tours, for a complete land and sea adventure.

Guests of Splendour of the Seas can venture deep into Buenos Aires and Iguazu Falls on a four-night escorted pre-cruise land tour. The tour includes city sightseeing of Buenos Aires, the Paris of South America, a gaucho ranch tour, dinner and tango show, and exploration tours at Iguazu Falls. Depending on the itinerary, guests onboard Radiance of the Seas have the option of the Buenos Aires and Iguazu Falls cruisetour or a five-night Easter Island and Chile cruisetour, which includes hotel stays and sightseeing tours in Santiago, Chile, and the ecological preserve of Easter Island.

Cruising with Royal Caribbean

Royal Caribbean guests will enjoy non-stop entertainment and some of the industry's most innovative onboard amenities geared for families and active travelers as they discover the many must-see attractions and destinations of South America. Royal Caribbean's staff and crew provide the line's friendly and engaging Gold Anchor Service, which help make each guest's vacation a unique and unforgettable experience.
Guests can enjoy a rejuvenating treatment in the Day Spa followed by a relaxing dip in one of the many heated whirlpools aboard each ship. Multiple pools offer activities to suit every taste and energy level. Kids always have their own splash pool, and the Solarium is the adults-only pool area for a more subdued environment.

In the evenings, guests can take in non-stop entertainment, from top-rated Broadway-style productions in the theater, to gaming in Casino Royale and dancing in Latin-themed lounges. Guests also can enjoy a variety of restaurants, ranging from casual to fine dining.

Guests under the age of 18 will enjoy the line's award-winning Adventure Ocean youth program. Specially-designed curricula cater to five different age groups, and offer entertaining and enlightening programs that appeal to younger cruisers at any stage in their lives. Royal Caribbean is the only major cruise line with dedicated teen spaces aboard every ship in its fleet, offering perfect settings for teens to meet and relax with peers.

About Royal Caribbean International

Royal Caribbean International is a global cruise brand with 21 ships currently in service and three under construction. The line also offers unique land-tour vacations in Alaska, Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe, South America and New Zealand through its cruisetour division.

MIAMI, July 31, 2007 - From the bustling Colombian city streets to the pristine beaches of the ABC islands, Royal Caribbean International guests can now experience a perfect blend of Southern Caribbean life while cruising from Colon, Panama. Marking the first time that the cruise line has established a homeport at the mouth of the Panama Canal, Royal Caribbean today announced 17 sailings from December 2008 through April 2009 aboard Enchantment of the Seas. The seven-night voyages will visit spectacular ports-of-call in Colombia and the Dutch Antilles.

"Colon is a spectacular Central American city and sailing from Panama not only offers our guests an exciting itinerary, but also allows more travelers more convenient opportunities to enjoy a Royal Caribbean cruise," said Adam Goldstein, president, Royal Caribbean International, at a press conference in Panama yesterday. "We are pleased to bring our signature style of cruising to Panama as we extend our brand globally, and we thank the government for their enthusiastic support."

Ports of call on Enchantment's Southern Caribbean cruises from Colón include Cartagena and Santa Marta, Colombia; Aruba; Bonaire and Curacao.

Travelers also can choose from two eight-night repositioning voyages aboard Enchantment sailing on November 29, 2008 and April 5, 2009. In addition to visiting Santa Marta and Cartagena, Colombia, guests will enjoy two more days in the Caribbean Sea and a call at Puerto Limon, Costa Rica, as the ship cruises to and from Colon and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

"Our 2007-08 itineraries from Santo Domingo on Legend of the Seas and from Brazil on Splendour of the Seas have been exceptionally well-received and we are thrilled to further expand our offerings in Latin America with Enchantment's Southern Caribbean cruises," said Maria Sastre, vice president, international sales and marketing, Latin America, the Caribbean and Mexico. "Royal Caribbean's expansion into Panama further demonstrates our continued focus on developing our business in Latin America."

On Enchantment of the Seas, guests will enjoy non-stop entertainment and endless options for families and active travelers as they sail to some of the 'must-see' destinations in the Caribbean. At each port of call, a great variety of shore excursion opportunities - including historical site visits, off-road adventures, shipwreck diving, zip lining through forest canopies and whitewater rafting - are offered to further enhance the cruising experience.

Enchantment of the Seas features a solarium covered by a crystal canopy, a glass roof that retracts to take advantage of the tropical Caribbean weather. Guests can relax by three pools and in six whirlpools, while kids frolic in their own splash pool and interactive play area. The more active vacationers can try a bungee trampoline or work up a sweat at the rock-climbing wall or jogging track. The Enchantment Fitness Center and Day Spa features extensive fitness programs and a world- class spa menu. The line's award-winning Adventure Ocean youth program, with five age-tiered curricula, entertains and enlightens younger guests under the age of 18. Royal Caribbean is the only major cruise line with dedicated teen spaces aboard every ship in its fleet and on Enchantment, the Fuel teen-only hang-out and disco are perfect settings for teens to meet and relax with peers.

Guests can enjoy casual to fine dining in three restaurants, including Royal Caribbean's signature Chops Grille steakhouse. In the evenings, there is non-stop entertainment in eight lounges, including the Latin-themed Boleros, and there are top-rated Broadway-style performances in the Orpheum Theatre, or gaming action at the Casino Royale. Providing the line's signature Gold Anchor Service, Royal Caribbean's friendly and engaging staff and crew help make each guest's cruise vacation a unique and unforgettable experience.

Royal Caribbean International is a global cruise brand with 21 ships currently in service and three under construction. The line also offers unique land-tour vacations in Alaska, Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe, South America and New Zealand through its cruisetour division.