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Cruises departing from Sydney offer passengers a great opportunity to experience Australia and its marvellous wonders. Cruises departing from Sydney are offering visitors a chance to take in the wonderful natural beauty of this incredible country. Cruises departing from Sydney are offering guests many options for sightseeing and fun-filled activities. Cruises departing from Sydney are providing passengers with an amazing opportunity to take in the beautiful natural beauty of Australia and its stunning sandy beaches from the deck of their cruise ships.

Cruises departing from Sydney offer passengers an amazing opportunity to see the incredible sights of the world. Cruises departing from Sydney offer guests a unique onboard dining experience unlike any other. Dine aboard the top decks where you can enjoy world-class cuisine, local wines, exotic cocktails, and top notch service. Some of the world cruises departing from Sydney include South Pacific, New Zealand, Asia and Hawaii. Each of these onboard dining experiences offers guests a unique experience.

Cruises departing from Sydney are also traveling to some of Australia's most popular destinations in the Northern Australia region. The most popular destinations in Northern Australia Cruises leaving from Sydney include Tropical North Queensland, Round Australia, the history of Tasmania and Southern Australia.

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Cruise from Sydney Harbour, Australia's most dazzling gateway! P&O offers cruises departing from the sparkling Circular Quay or White Bay Cruise Terminal in Rozelle. Cruise from Sydney and visit the vibrant Great Barrier Reef, island hop your way through the South Pacific, explore New Zealand and much more.

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Distance to/from Sydney CBD: located in the city Distance to/from Sydney Airport: 17km/30min drive

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Distance to/from Sydney CBD: near Balmain 5km/ 10min drive from the city centre Distance to/from Sydney Airport: 10km/30min drive from Domestic/ International Terminal

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A Carnival Tangalooma, Moreton Island cruise from Sydney to Tangalooma Island Resort gives you access to one of Australia’s best-kept secrets. Experience snorkeling the famous shipwrecks or go whale watching for an experience you’ll never forget. A 4-day Tangalooma, Moreton Island Cruise from Sydney or Brisbane also offers the chance to take an exhilarating 4WD bus adventure around Tangalooma, Moreton Island, the 3rd largest sand island in the world! From sand tobogganing down the dunes, ATV quad bike tours and scenic helicopter flights to spotting turtles on a clear bottom kayak tour or even a spot of parasailing, this cruise has something for everyone. And enjoy more than 45 onboard activities on our Tangalooma, Moreton Island Cruise.

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Princess Cruises Reveals Details of Its 2026 World Cruise Itinerary

Princess Cruises has unveiled the particulars its 2026 World Cruise, which will sail aboard the Coral Princess, and promises an unprecedented journey to 52 ports across 28 countries, spanning six continents—the most extensive itinerary ever offered by the renowned “Love Boat” cruise line. With bookings now open, eager globetrotters can seize early booking advantages and secure their spot on this 114-day expedition covering over 35,000 nautical miles.

Setting sail on January 5, 2026, from Fort Lauderdale, Florida and January 21, 2026, from Los Angeles, California, the 2026 World Cruise presents two roundtrip options, catering to diverse travel preferences and departure points.  

"This 2026 World Cruise addresses a growing interest in longer voyages that make stops at more exotic destinations, and the urge to do it as part of a more all-inclusive experience," said Terry Thornton, chief commercial officer for Princess Cruises. "Our 2026 World Cruise offers our most destination-rich itinerary ever so guests can immerse themselves in a global experience rich with landmarks, ancient ruins, unique landscapes, wildlife, gastronomy, cultures and heritage."

What's New and Noteworthy?

• Enriching the 2026 Princess World Cruise are several exciting additions:
• A maiden call to Boracay, a picturesque island in the central Philippines renowned for its pristine beaches and upscale resorts, marking a debut for Princess Cruises.
• Coral Princess will also make inaugural World Cruise visits to Puerto Chiapas, Mexico and Ponta Delgada, Azores Islands.
• Visiting a total of 52 destinations, the voyages will reach the highest number of destinations in Princess's World Cruise history, boasting access to 45 UNESCO World Heritage Sites worldwide.
• Enhanced port experiences with "More Ashore Late-Night" stays in 13 ports like Singapore , Sydney and Honolulu, along with an overnight stay in Hong Kong .

Coral Princess Facilities and Entertainment

Complementing the immersive itinerary is an array of onboard programming, activities and entertainment curated to deepen guests' connection with the destinations. These include enrichment speakers, destination experts, ambassadors, performers and theatrical productions as part of the onboard experience. 

• Cultural Enrichment: Language lessons, dance classes, destination-inspired arts, instrument instruction, and gastronomic experiences featuring local cuisine, cocktails, and wines.
• Destination-Specific Events: Folkloric performances, themed deck parties, trivia contests, and the Princess Book Club, featuring novels set in visited countries.
• Guest Lecturers: Experts in Mediterranean art and history, maritime affairs, World War II history, bridge lecturers and destination ambassadors providing insights into Hawaiian and Māori cultures.

Booking Details

• Fares for the 2026 World Cruise start at $19,999 per guest. Guests reserving the entire World Cruise by October 31, 2024, will enjoy exclusive benefits, including:
• Complimentary Princess Premier Package, which includes such enviable amenities as Wi-Fi, premium alcoholic beverages, specialty coffees, specialty dining, fitness classes, OceanNow delivery anywhere, reserved theater seating and more.
• Captain's Circle discount of $1,000 for two guests.
• $500 onboard credit per guest for two guests.
• Free EZAir airfare: economy class for balcony accommodation and above, and first class for mini-suites and suites.
• Complimentary transfers from select local airports (LAX, FLL and MIA).
• Free specialty dining experiences (one each week).

Additionally, those guests only interested in seeing a certain part of the globe with a shorter itinerary can opt to join the voyage during select cruise segments, and those who book by October 31, 2024, will receive a $200 onboard credit. More information, including the full and segmented 2026 World Cruise itineraries, can be found at  princess.com/worldcruise .

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Around the World in 114 Days with Princess Cruises!

2026 world cruise sails to the most destinations ever visited by 
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SANTA CLARITA, Calif., (May 2, 2024)  – Princess Cruises today announced its 2026 World Cruise - a 114-day voyage aboard Coral Princess - will visit 52 ports in 28 countries, across six continents, the most destinations ever reached on a Princess World Cruise. With itineraries now on sale, global-seeking cruisers can take advantage of early booking perks and secure their spot now aboard the 114-day adventure that will sail over 35,000 nautical miles.

The destination-rich World Cruise offers two roundtrip options with departures from both Ft. Lauderdale, departing January 5, 2026, and Los Angeles on January 21, 2026.

“This 2026 World Cruise addresses a growing interest in longer voyages that make stops at more exotic destinations, and the urge to do it as part of a more all-inclusive experience,” said Terry Thornton, chief commercial officer for Princess Cruises. “Our 2026 World Cruise offers our most destination-rich itinerary ever so guests can immerse themselves in a global experience rich with landmarks, ancient ruins, unique landscapes, wildlife, gastronomy, cultures and heritage.”

What’s Exciting & New? New elements guests can look forward to aboard the 2026 Princess World Cruise include:

• Inaugural call to Boracay, a tropical paradise in central Philippines known for its gorgeous beaches and resorts, a first for Princess.
• Puerto Chiapas, Mexico
• Ponta Delgado, Azores Islands
• Visits to 52 destinations, the most ever offered on a Princess World Cruise, with access to 45 UNESCO World Heritage Sites around the globe. 
• More time in port with “More Ashore Late-Night” stays in 13 ports including Singapore, Sydney and Honolulu, and one overnight stay in Hong Kong.

Coral Princess Amenities and Entertainment Connecting guests to the destinations through the cruise line’s onboard programming with enrichment speakers, destination experts, ambassadors, performers and theatrical productions supports the critically acclaimed and expertly curated itinerary, making this World Cruise truly memorable. The onboard experience offers:

• Cultural Enrichments: Language classes; dance lessons (tango, salsa, waltz and more); destination-based arts & crafts; instrument lessons (ukulele, mandolin and penny whistles) and locally-inspired cuisine, cocktails and wine.  
• Destination-Specific Events: Folkloric shows highlighting traditional entertainment for various ports in Honolulu, Auckland, Barcelona and Lisbon; destination-themed deck and sailaway parties; trivia; and Princess Book Club, reading novels set in the countries visited. 
• Guest Lecturers: Mediterranean art and history, maritime and WWII historians, bridge lecturers and destination ambassadors from Hawaii and Māori.

Booking Information Rates for the 2026 World Cruise start at $19,999 per guest. Guests booking the full World Cruise by October 31, 2024, receive the following, coveted perks:

• Free Princess Premier Package - featuring Wi-Fi, crew appreciation, premium alcoholic beverages, specialty coffees, specialty dining, unlimited casual dining, unlimited fitness classes, OceanNow delivery anywhere, reserved theater seating and more. 
• Captain’s Circle discount of $1,000 for two guests.
• A $500 onboard credit each for two guests. 
• Free EZAir airfare – economy class for balcony accommodation and first class for mini-suite and suite guests. 
• Free transfers from local airports (LAX, FLL and MIA). 
• Free specialty dining – one experience per week.

Additionally, the MedallionClass vacation experience delivers exceptional, personalized experiences typical of small ships while enjoying only the best large ship amenities. With expedited boarding, locating loved ones anywhere on the ship, enhanced service like having whatever they need delivered – guests can spend more time connecting with each other and doing what they love on their Princess vacation.

For guests who only want to see various parts of the world, cruise segments are offered with shorter sailing times and those booking by October 31, 2024, receive a $200 onboard credit.

More information, including the full and segmented 2026 World Cruise itineraries, can be found at  http://www.princess.com/worldcruise .

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Princess Cruises unveils World Cruise 2026 (114 days, 52 ports, ship Coral Princess)

Princess Cruises has revealed details of its forthcoming 2026 World Cruise aboard the Coral Princess , a remarkable 114-day journey encompassing 52 ports across 28 countries spanning 6 continents. It marks the company's most extensive global itinerary ever offered.

The voyage is now open for bookings. It allows travelers to seize early booking advantages and secure their place on this extraordinary vacation featuring 35000+ nautical miles (~65000 km/~40300 mi) of global cruising.

The Princess World Cruise 2026 introduces several exciting new features:

• An inaugural visit to Boracay , an idyllic tropical destination in the central Philippines celebrated for its stunning beaches and upscale resorts, marking a first for Princess Cruises.
• Coral Princess will also make its maiden World Cruise stops at Puerto Chiapas, Mexico , and Ponta Delgada in the Azores Islands.
• This immersive journey encompasses visits to 52 unique destinations, providing access to 45 UNESCO World Heritage Sites across the globe.
• Additionally, guests can look forward to extended port stays with "More Ashore Late-Night" experiences in 13 ports, including iconic cities such as Singapore , Sydney , and Honolulu , as well as an overnight stay in Hong Kong .

The cruise offers 2 departure options. Both are roundtrips, one leaving from Port Everglades/Fort Lauderdale, Florida USA on January 5th (2026) and the other out of Los Angeles California USA on January 21st.

‘A complete 180’: how a trial treatment in Sydney for heroin addiction is changing lives

Exclusive: Robbie Mason wanted to give up but just didn’t know how. Then he and his partner joined Australia’s first hydromorphone trial

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Robbie Mason started using heroin when he was a child.

His hands are dotted with pinprick scars. He used for so long he stopped being able to inject into the veins in his arms, so he turned to his fingers.

He was 12 when he had his first hit. His friend’s older brothers had asked him to sell the drug for them, while he was crashing at their place in western Sydney. They offered him some.

“The first one sealed the deal for me. It helped me forget about everything,” he says.

He’d been kicked out of home two years earlier, on his 10th birthday.

Now 44, Mason says he’s injected heroin a couple of times this year. Each time he says he’s thought “what a waste of bloody money”.

Mason is articulate, open and warm. He’s dedicated himself to drug reform advocacy but says using heroin used to be his “full-time job”.

He spent 30 years thinking about his next fix and scraping together enough money to score. He was a sex worker for a long time. He spent three years in prison. He told himself he wouldn’t beg in the street for money, and then he did.

“I always said to myself, I’d never be one of those people sitting on the corner begging. But I ended up there eventually,” he says.

“Really, in my heart of hearts, I did want to give up. I just didn’t know how.”

Mason says his life has done a “complete 180” after he and his partner participated in Australia’s first hydromorphone trial in Sydney .

The powerful synthetic opiate has been used overseas as an opioid replacement therapy for people experiencing chronic heroin addiction for whom alternatives such as methadone or buprenorphine might not have worked.

The Victorian government last week announced it would fund its own hydromorphone trial , to be run out of a new “community health hub” in Melbourne’s CBD. But it scrapped plans for a second medically supervised injecting centre , despite the recommendation of the former police chief commissioner Ken Lay, after deciding there wasn’t a site that could balance the needs of drug users with the broader community.

While experts and advocates have welcomed the decision to introduce hydromorphone in Victoria, they say it isn’t enough.

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Mason firmly believes the treatment should be offered widely. But he says he’s lost “probably more than 50” friends to overdoses and Melbourne needs a supervised injecting centre in its CBD.

Access to approved, pharmaceutical-grade drug

The New South Wales hydromorphone trial has been run at the drug treatment service at St Vincent’s hospital in Darlinghurst in partnership with Uniting, the organisation which operates Sydney’s supervised injecting centre in Kings Cross.

It started in April 2022 and is due to conclude in August this year.

Emma Maiden, Uniting NSW’s general manager of advocacy, says the feasibility study is testing whether hydromorphone could be provided at existing drug treatment services.

Trial participants attend twice a day. They take an oral dose of methadone and then self-inject hydromorphone under supervision.

For Mason and his partner, accessing hydromorphone meant their “lives changed dramatically”.

“We went from having no money in the bank to having hundreds of dollars when we got paid again,” Mason says.

“We went to the theatre and seen Shen Yun … at the Lyric theatre. My partner had never been to the theatre before.”

The pair joined the trial in July 2022 and stopped in January, when Mason says they reached a point where they felt confident taking methadone was enough. They have plans for a cruise later this year, “probably up to the Great Barrier Reef”. They intend to come off methadone in 2025 and visit Cambodia.

While methadone is designed to help manage symptoms of withdrawal, hydromorphone mimics some of the euphoric effects of heroin. The trial in Sydney is intended to help people move on to regular methadone or buprenorphine treatment.

Hydromorphone is offered as a strong form of pain relief for some hospital patients. Someone with no tolerance might be administered 2 mg at a time. People using it as a pharmacotherapy to wean themselves off heroin could work their way up to taking 200 mg in a single dose.

Sydney’s hydromorphone trial is overseen by Prof Nadine Ezard, the clinical director of St Vincent’s drug and alcohol service.

Ezard says the trial allows people to access an approved, pharmaceutical-grade drug that doesn’t come with the risks associated with an unregulated and illegal market.

“Heroin is short-acting, so that’s your life,” she says.

“People that are engaged in using heroin are constantly at threat of having … criminal justice consequences.”

Ezard says there were 22 participants but numbers have dwindled to about six due to “natural attrition”. Some, like Mason and his partner, have finished by choice. Others have “dropped off”. One person died of natural causes.

Participants are interviewed but the trial’s success has “not been defined”. Ezard expects the results to be published next year.

The program is known as “Fopit”: feasibility of opioid injectable treatment.

In the room where people inject themselves with hydromorphone, laminated posters about healthy snacks and breathing exercises are stuck to the wall, next to a board of photos of the “Fo-pets” of staff and participants; dogs, budgerigars, “500 worms”.

Dr Craig Rogers, a senior staff specialist in addiction medicine at the hospital, says participants are linked with primary care services and other social supports.

“It’s all about connections. That’s what clients are getting, as opposed to a standard treatment program,” Rogers says.

“The hardest part, I find, is getting people back into a life. Everyone’s life is different, but a lot of these people just don’t have anything.”

‘No substitute for safe injecting room’

Victoria’s hydromorphone trial will also be small, limited to just 30 people a year. It will be delayed until 2026.

Debbie Brady, whose son Jye Vessey died from a heroin overdose a year ago in Corio, west of Melbourne, says the trial is “too little, too late”.

Vessey died on the floor of a disabled toilet, Brady says, after he went in there to inject with a kit he’d picked up at a nearby needle exchange. He was 34.

Brady has started a petition campaigning for a medically supervised injecting room to be built in Geelong.

“As long as the government keeps pretending it doesn’t exist, we’re going to keep having heartbreak and fatality,” she says.

In response to questions from Guardian Australia, a spokesperson for Barwon Health said the Geelong healthcare provider “offers a range of harm minimisation services, including a needle syringe program, naloxone program to reverse opioid overdoses, and drug and alcohol counselling” and is “supportive of any evidence-based measures that could further reduce the harms from drug and alcohol use:.

The Penington Institute chief executive, John Ryan, believes Victoria’s hydromorphone trial should start “urgently” but it won’t be a substitute for another supervised injecting room.

“There’s a lot of people who are still at high risk and won’t be able to access hydromorphone,” he says.

Katrina Korver says a supervised injecting room in Melbourne’s CBD would have saved her son Danial’s life.

She welcomed the hydromorphone trial as “amazing” but says the government shouldn’t “neglect” those who can’t access it. She believes the facility should be adapted so it can also be used by people injecting heroin.

Every week, she and her husband lay fresh flowers in the laneway Danial overdosed in two years ago. He would have turned 40 this year.

“We just couldn’t stop him using heroin,” Korver says. “But it didn’t stop us loving him.”

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Sydney Sweeney Stuns on N.Y.C. Stroll, Plus Simu Liu, John Legend, Bella Hadid and More

From Hollywood to New York and everywhere in between, see what your favorite stars are up to

Alexandra Schonfeld is a features writer at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since April 2022. Her work previously appeared in Newsweek .

Stars have been everywhere this week, from Sydney Sweeney taking a stylish stroll through in New York City, to John Legend delivering a commencement speech in Los Angeles, to Camila Cabello hanging out at the F1 Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome.

Here, the best photos of celebs out and about this week. Come back tomorrow for more of the latest A-list outings!

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Sydney Sweeney takes a stroll through Gramercy Park in New York City on May 4.

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 John Legend speaks at Loyola Marymount University’s Commencement Ceremony in Los Angeles on May 4.

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“I Luv It” singer Camila Cabello hangs out at the F1 Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome in Florida on May 4.

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Simu Liu attends the Atlas movie photo call in New York City on May 4.

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Happy Couple

Bella Hadid is supported by her boyfriend Adan Banuelos at the launch of her fragrance line Orebella in New York City on May 3.

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Tom Hiddleston recreates his Marvel character Loki's iconic horn headpiece at the opening ceremony for Osaka Comic Con 2024 in Osaka, Japan, on May 3.  

Furry and Fierce

Rosalía makes a style statement in a puffy furry coat from Celine's 2024 Fall/Winter collection on May 3 in New York City.

Back to Business

Rita Ora takes on her version of suit dressing in a baggy blazer while out in New York City's Tribeca neighborhood on May 3.

Fanfare Fun

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Doja Cat signs autographs while catching up with fans outside of Zero Bond restaurant in New York City on May 3.

Rocking Out

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Dave Grohl takes to the stage with Foo Fighters on the sixth day of the 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on April 28 in New Orleans.

Statement Dressing

Chrissy Teigen rocks fringed jeans and a matching bra and blazer beside her equally stylish husband John Legend in a striped Celine sweater in New York City on May 3.

Exhibit Opening

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Jewel stuns in an Iris van Herpen gown at the premiere of her exhibit The Portal: An Art Experience by Jewel at the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art on May 3 in Bentonville, Arkansas.

Dressed Down

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Rosé of BLACKPINK steps out in an effortlessly cool, casual look in New York City on May 3.

On the Big Stage

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Hozier performs at the 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in New Orleans on the sixth day of the event on May 3.

Stylish in the City

Zayn Malik is super stylish while walking around New York City on April 30.

Miami Nights

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Derek and Hannah Jeter enjoy a night out in Miami, arriving at Carbone Beach after checking out the new CATCH Miami Beach on May 2.

He's Been Framed

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Tom Brady teams with Jamie Salter to host the kick-off to Miami Race Weekend, with Sports Illustrated and Aston Martin, at The Surf Club by Chef Thomas Keller on May 2.

View from the Top

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Padma Lakshmi lights the Empire State Building in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month on May 3 in N.Y.C.

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Michelle Yeoh and Vera Wang put their heads together at TAAF Heritage Month Awards Dinner at The Glasshouse in N.Y.C. on May 2.

Set Dressing

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Chris Evans and Dakota Johnson get into character on the New York City set of their new project Materialists on May 2.

Guitar Hero

Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation

Ed Sheeran hits the stage at the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation's 2024 Blue Diamond Gala on May 2 in L.A., where $54 million was raised to aid the foundation's mission of improving homelessness, education, healthcare and social justice throughout the city.

Family Affair

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Coco Rocha is joined by daughter Ioni and husband James Conran at the 2024 New York City Ballet Spring Gala at David Koch Theatre at Lincoln Center on May 2.

Such a Star

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With sons Brando and Emilio by his side, Frankie Valli receives his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on May 3, his 90th birthday.

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A casual Katie Holmes steps out in New York City on May 2.

Delicious Dinner

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A smiling Deborah Roberts and Al Roker join Chef Daniel Boulud for his Spring Party at Café Boulud and Maison Barnes in New York City.

On a 'Hi'

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Rita Ora smiles her way through the SoHo neighborhood of New York City on May 2.

Talk the Talk

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Kelsey Grammer speaks up during a screening and Q&A for Frasier for The Ankler and Backstage Screening Series at UTA in Los Angeles on May 2.

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The View 's Sunny Hostin and Whoopi Goldberg hang at the opening of BLOOMTANICA from floral artist Jeff Leatham at Genesis House in New York City on May 1.

Puppet Master

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In Louisville, Kentucky, ahead of the Derby, Joey Fatone puts his "It's Gonna Be Me" strings back on as Skrewball Whiskey's shot puppeteer at a party on May 2.

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Kate Hudson makes her debut as the musical guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in N.Y.C. on May 2.

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As celebs head to Miami for the F1 Grand Prix, Ludacris gets the party started with a set at Carbone Beach on May 2.

Dressed to Impress

Helena Christensen and Kate Beckinsale have a ball at the King's Trust Gala at New York City's Casa Cipriani on May 2.

Triple Threat

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Bella Tilbury, Charlotte Tilbury and Kate Moss hit the red carpet at The King's Trust Gala on May 2 in N.Y.C.

Photo Finish

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Teyana Taylor turns the camera on photographers on the red carpet at the King's Trust Gala in N.Y.C. on May 2.

Getting Handsy

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Also at the King's Trust Gala, Chrissy Teigen and John Legend get goofy on the red carpet.

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Christian Cowan , Sam Smith and Laverne Cox take their seats at the King's Trust Gala on May 2 in N.Y.C.

Meeting of the Minds

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Edward Enninful gets a visit from Kate Moss and Lionel Richie during the starry King's Trust Gala on May 2 in N.Y.C.

Picture Perfect

Blake Lively has a moment while arriving to the launch of Tiffany Titan by Pharrell Williams at the Tiffany & Co. landmark store in N.Y.C. on May 2.

Light the Night

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Gabrielle Union glows while chatting with her tablemates on May 2 as Tiffany & Co. celebrates the debut of the Tiffany Titan by Pharrell Williams Collection at the brand's landmark store in N.Y.C.

Man of the Hour

Pharrell Williams hangs with Anitta as Tiffany & Co. celebrates the debut of his Tiffany Titan collection at the brand's landmark store in N.Y.C. on May 2.

Ayo Edebiri and Rosalía have something to smile about during the Tiffany & Co. party in N.Y.C. on May 2.

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Hugh Jackman has his moment during Global Citizen NOW 2024 at Spring Studios in New York City on May 2.

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Kelly Rowland and Ciara , one of the night's honorees, don their finest for the Jhpiego Laughter Is The Best Medicine Gala at the Beverly Wilshire on May 2.

Walk the Walk

A smiley Hannah Waddingham is on the move on May 2 in New York City.

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A comfy Benny Blanco takes his seat for a chat about his new cookbook Open Wide: A Cookbook for Friends at 92NY on May 2.

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Bradley Cooper takes his seat at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on May 2 to watch the New York Knicks take on his beloved Philadelphia 76ers.

Cute and Cozy

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A loved-up Rita Ora and Taika Waititi keep it complementary with their colorful clothing in N.Y.C. on May 2.

Bringing the Laughs

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Maya Rudolph and Nick Kroll help get the crowd going during Netflix Is a Joke Festival: Big Mouth Live at The Greek Theatre in L.A. on May 2.

Masked Madge

A masked Madonna rehearses for her tour stop in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on May 2.

Tourist Time

A casual Sarah Jessica Parker enjoys some sightseeing in London on May 3, arriving to the Tate Britain gallery with husband Matthew Broderick (not pictured).

Hammer Head

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Norman Reedus has some fun with fans on May 3 during Osaka Comic Con 2024 in Japan.

Model Moment

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Fabulous friends Elsa Hosk, Anine Bing, Georgia May Jagger and Laura Harrier get together for ANINE BING Sounds the Spirit of LA at Chateau Marmont on May 2.

Hair Apparent

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Awkwafina and Alison Brie spread smiles at the May 2 Anine Bing event in L.A.

Sending a Message

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Also at the Anine Bing event, Ava Phillippe wears a message tee on May 2.

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Rumer Willis and Abigail Spencer share a laugh at TheRetaility.com x good.clean.goop Mother's Day brunch at Dr. Deepika Chopra's home in L.A. on May 2.

Drama Queen

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A black-clad Sydney Sweeney brings the theatrics to a May 2 press conference for Immaculate at Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City.

Sweet Support

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Honoree Mariska Hargitay and Glenn Close pose for a sweet photo during Variety's Power of Women soirée at Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in N.Y.C. on May 2.

Special Guest

Shonda Rhimes , another honoree of the day, poses with a smile at Variety 's Power of Women event at Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in N.Y.C. on May 2.

Guests of Honor

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Honorees Amy Schumer and Anitta are all dressed up at Variety 's Power of Women event on May 2 at Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in New York City.

Ali Wentworth and Jessica Seinfeld both opt for bright colors for the May 2 event at Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in New York City.

Shop Around

Barry Keoghan reps Mickey Mouse on his cap as he steps out for a shop on Bond Street in London on May 1.

Kim Kardashian holds tight to her phone as she exits her car in Montecito, California, on May 2.

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend bring their dogs along for an appearance at CBS Studios in New York City on May 2.

Sunny Stroll

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Ben Affleck keeps it casual as he steps out for a stroll in Los Angeles in jeans and sweater on May 2.

Curtain Call

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Tony nominees Liev Schreiber and Alicia Keys pose together at the 2024 Meet the Tony Awards Nominees celebration at Sofitel New York on May 2 in New York City.

Stage Stars

Also at the event, Eddie Redmayne wraps his arm around Rachel McAdams as they celebrate their Tony nominations at Sofitel New York.

Sharon Stone steps out in New York City in a fun textured suit on May 1.

Ready to Go

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Evan Ross grabs some cash from his pocket while stepping out in Beverly Hills on May 1.

Talk That Talk

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Camila Cabello (right) sits down with chef Monica "Mika" Leon, F1 ACADEMY managing director Susie Wolff and Natalie Pinkham as part of American Express' "A Celebration of Women with Drive" event at The Temple House in Miami Beach on May 1.

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Ryan Gosling flashes a wave while out and about in Los Angeles on May 1.

Hand-in-Hand

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Katy Perry joins Orlando Bloom for the Orlando Bloom: To the Edge FYC event at The London Hotel in Beverly Hills on April 30.

Personal Style

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Anya Taylor-Joy poses in a silver and gold head piece — paired with a matching dress — at the premiere of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga on May 2 in Sydney, Australia.

Supportive Spouse

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Elsa Pataky and Chris Hemsworth pose together at the premiere of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga on May 2 in Sydney, Australia.

Taking Note

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John Legend puts on the smolder in a navy blazer at the Montblanc Meisterstuck 100th anniversary gallery at Paramour Estate in Los Angeles on May 1.

Smile & Wave

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Emma Roberts flashes a sweet smile while at the Montblanc Meisterstuck 100th anniversary gallery at Paramour Estate in Los Angeles on May 1.

L.A. Outing

Dylan Sprouse poses at the Montblanc Meisterstuck 100th anniversary gallery at Paramour Estate in Los Angeles on May 1.

Top of the Morning

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Rebel Wilson makes an appearance on This Morning on May 2 in London.

Side by Side

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Melissa Moore and Gypsy Rose Blanchard pose together at FYC's An Evening with Lifetime: Conversations On Controversies event on May 1 at The Grove in L.A.

Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson steps behind the podium at the 2024 Entrepreneurial Spirit Awards Gala at Guastavino's in New York City on May 1.

Walk This Way

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Doja Cat steps out in a micro-mini ensemble topped off with a fur head piece to grab diner at Zero Bond in New York City on May 1.

All Dressed Up

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Jon Bon Jovi poses with the Phillie Phanatic at Project HOME's 35th anniversary gala in Philadelphia on May 1.

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Lily-Rose Depp shows off her abs in a cropped sweater and floral skirt at the Chanel Cruise show on May 2 in Marseille, France.

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Lupita Nyong'o opts for blue as she steps out for an appearance at BBC Radio One on May 2 in London.

Night to Shine

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Pharrell Williams celebrates the inaugural vintage car auction from his auction house, Joopiter with Casamigos on May 1 in New York City.

Regal Appearance

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Sarah Ferguson steps out for the 2024 Global Citizen Prize and Cisco Youth Leadership Awards on May 1 in New York City.

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Rumer Willis poses in a pair of shades at the Mother x Mother Tongue Mother Knows Best event on May 1 at Mars Speakeasy in L.A.

In Character

Penélope Cruz is in character on the set of The Bride! in New York City on May 1.

Serenading Duo

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Reba McEntire makes a musical appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show on May 2 in New York City.

Danai Gurira addresses the crowd from the stage during Global Citizen Now 2024 at Spring Studios in N.Y.C. on May 1.

Speaking Out

Mickey Guyton is also on deck to speak on stage during Global Citizen Now 2024 at Spring Studios in New York City.

For the Cause

Also showing his support for the organization, Brooklyn Peltz Beckham takes the stage at the Global Citizen event at Spring Studios on May 1 in New York City.

Keeping the Beat

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Jon Batiste sits behind a drum set during the Louisville Urban League Derby Gala at Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center in Louisville, Kentucky, on May 1.

Special Delivery

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Uma Thurman packages some tote bags at the Room to Grow Mother's Day Luncheon on May 1 in New York City.

A Dapper Gentleman

Andrew Garfield looks ultra-handsome as he arrives to the National Theatre's Up Next Gala in London on May 1.

Terrific Twosome

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Rosamund Pike and Daniel Henney smile wide at The Wheel of Time 's Emmys FYC Event at Prime Video's Prime Experience on April 30 in L.A.

Fresh-Faced Beauty

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Sydney Sweeney smiles and waves to photographers as she steps off the plane at the International Mexico City Airport on May 1.

A radiant Selena Gomez enjoys the warm New York weather while in the Concrete Jungle on May 1.

Empire State of Mind

Also basking in the warm New York weather is Bella Hadid, who is all smiles while out and about in the city on May 1.

Seeing Double

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One of Ryan Gosling 's stunt doubles makes a breakthrough appearance at The Fall Guy premiere on April 30 in Los Angeles.

Will Estes , Len Cariou , Bridget Moynahan , Tom Selleck and Donnie Wahlberg take a moment to pose for a pic while on the set of Blue Bloods in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, on May 1.

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Jon Stewart is seen leaving the Greenwich Hotel in New York City on May 1.

Fashion Star

Ever chic, Rita Ora looks super stylish while in the Tribeca neighborhood of N.Y.C. on May 1.

Keeping It Low Key

Katie Holmes is spotted in a casual getup while on a coffee run in New York City May 1.

Draped in All-Black

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Nicky Hilton keeps things simple in an all-black ensemble as she runs some errands in New York on May 1.

A New York Minute

Zoe Saldaña takes a moment to sign some autographs for supporters while in the SoHo area of New York City on May 1.

Serving Face

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Selma Blair channels her inner model as she poses in a photo booth at a Jimmy Choo cocktail party celebrating the summer 2024 eyewear collection in Beverly Hills on April 30.

Basking in the Fun

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Ryan Gosling and Mikey Day bring back their Beavis and Butt-Head SNL costumes while at the premiere of The Fall Guy in Hollywood on April 30.

Poised and Proper

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Also at The Fall Guy premiere, Gosling's costar Emily Blunt opts to keep her red carpet look classic and chic as she heads into the Dolby Theater on April 30.

Lady in Blue

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Hannah Waddingham stuns in a bright blue pantsuit at The Fall Guy premiere on April 30 in L.A.

Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani make a fine couple while at the Los Angeles premiere of The Fall Guy at Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on April 30.

Hometown Premiere

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Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga stars Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth touchdown for a photo call for the film in Sydney, Australia, on May 1. 

A Family Affair

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It's a family affair for Jerry and Jessica Seinfeld who walked the Unfrosted carpet with their kids Julian Kal, Shepherd Kellen and Sascha Seinfeld on April 30 in L.A.

Colorful Lady

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Melissa McCarthy is spring-ready while attending the L.A. premiere of Netflix's Unfrosted on April 30.

Forever Lovebirds

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Jay Leno and his wife Mavis cuddle up while at the Unfrosted premiere at the Egyptian Theatre on April 30 in Los Angeles.

Special Appearance

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Lupita Nyong'o is joined by an adorable four-legged friend at the photo call for A Quiet Place: Day One in London on May 1.

New York's Finest

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Cardi B is super stylish while arriving at the New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers basketball game at Madison Square Garden on April 30.

Let's Go!

Jon Stewart and Ben Stiller are on their feet while watching the game between the New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden on April 30.

Looking Sharp

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Aldis Hodge opts for a slightly unbuttoned look at the 2024 White House Correspondents' Dinner at The Washington Hilton on April 27 in Washington, D.C. 

In Londontown

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Chrishell Stause , Emma Hernan and G Flip are in high spirits while leaving the Chrishell Stause — Talk event held at The London Palladium on April 30.

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Cruise operator Viking raises $1.5 billion in year’s largest IPO

The largest IPO of 2024 now belongs to Viking Holdings, which just raised $1.5 billion. Shares of the cruise operator opened Wednesday at $24 and closed at $26.10, up nearly 9%.

Viking’s solid first day of trading came after the cruise line operator again increased the size of its deal, boosting the number of shares offered by 20% to 64 million, which it sold at $24, near the top of its $21-to-$25 range. Previously, at $1.37 billion , a public offering by Amer Sport, the maker of Wilson tennis rackets, had been the year’s largest.

Of Viking’s 64 million shares, 11 million were offered by Viking, with the remainder coming from shareholders, according to a regulatory filing dated April 29.

CEO Torstein “Tor” Hagen said that the decision to take the company public was to provide liquidity to the firm’s backers, specifically Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and TPG . Both CPPIB and TPG agreed to sell 21 million shares, according to the company’s F-1. At $24, each firm raised $504 million. (CPPIB declined to comment. TPG could not be immediately reached for comment.)

“The private equity firms, at some stage, have to create liquidity from their investments, and they’ve been in now for eight years—so it was as good a time as any,” Hagen told Fortune in an interview. “During the pandemic, it was not easy, and I think now coming out of that and having good results, that was the natural thing to do.”

Rest of 2024

Viking’s performance comes as the IPO market continues to gain strength. In April, 18 public offerings raised a combined $5.3 billion, according to Renaissance Capital. This total comes close to the $7.8 billion collected by new issues market in all of the first quarter.

“We’re back to valuations that are similar to 2018, 2019 for most companies in technology,” Colin Stewart, Morgan Stanley’s global head of technology equity capital markets, said on CNBC’s TechCheck . “Those are good valuations on a relative basis—that’s why I think people are starting to come back.” 

However, Stewart said the actual comeback for IPOs may occur in 2025, with many companies leery of going public while awaiting the outcome of the U.S. presidential election.

“If you’re a technology company thinking about going public, you’re pretty much starting new in ’25,” said Stewart.

The Ernst & Young Q1 Global IPO Trends report also mentions the U.S. elections as a factor that could affect the overall marketplace. The report warns that although, historically, election years don’t affect public offerings, companies should be prepared for investor sentiment to change as a result of political events, including the election and other geopolitical factors.

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Princess Cruises Announces Revised 2025 World Cruise Itineraries

Uncertainties in the Red Sea and Surrounding Region Prompts Rerouting of Global Voyages

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. , April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Given the ongoing situation in the Red Sea and surrounding area and following extensive consultation with global security experts and government authorities, Princess Cruises is revising the itineraries for its two 2025 World Cruises , which will no longer visit the Middle East or Asia , and now instead, will offer new port stops in Africa and Europe. 

"A Princess World Cruise is truly the voyage of a lifetime and after careful consideration with guidance from global security experts and government authorities, we know our guests will understand and appreciate the change to our upcoming 2025 itineraries to avoid certain areas," said Terry Thornton , chief commercial officer of Princess Cruises . "These global events beyond our control have necessitated these reroutings but we are pleased to continue to ensure these world cruises retain destination-rich itineraries with incredible stops along the west Africa coast and the Mediterranean."

Island Princess World Cruise Sailing from North America on Island Princess, the 116-day World Cruise offers two roundtrip options with departures from both Ft. Lauderdale, embarking January 5, 2025 , and Los Angeles on January 20, 2025 , and ends in Los Angeles on May 17, 2025 . This destination dreamers delight will traverse over 36,700 nautical miles, visiting 46 destinations in 24 countries and six continents. The voyage includes visits to historic Bar, Montenegro and Taranto, Italy , along with inaugural World Cruise calls to the idyllic Greek Island of Patmos and to Volos – for the Monasteries of Meteora .

The revised World Cruise itinerary, from February 16-April 9 , departs Sydney and will travel to Melbourne and Perth , then on to South Africa . From there, the cruise resumes the scheduled itinerary starting in Valletta, Malta on April 9 .

Following is the amended portion of the voyage:

Those guests scheduled to originally depart or join the cruise from Dubai on March 14, 2025 , will now embark or disembark four days earlier on March 9 , in Cape Town, South Africa . Booked guests disembarking in Cape Town will be refunded the amount equivalent to four days of the cruise fare and those joining earlier will not incur an added cost to their cruise fare. All these guests will also receive a $300 onboard credit as a gesture of good will.

Crown Princess World Cruise Departing from Down Under, Crown Princess - the largest ship to ever host a World Cruise - is scheduled to depart Auckland May 31, 2025 ; and Sydney June 4, 2025 ; and sail on a 113-day adventure visiting 42 destinations in 22 countries, across five continents. This cruise will also bypass the Red Sea and surrounding region, including the transit of the Suez Canal . The ship will travel via Africa instead of the Red Sea and Asia itinerary. The fully revised itinerary is currently being finalized and will be communicated shortly. 

More information about World Cruise itineraries, plus shorter World Cruise segment options can be found at  http://www.princess.com/worldcruise .

Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-Princess (1-800-774-6237) or by visiting www.princess.com .

About Princess Cruises Princess Cruises is The Love Boat, the world's most iconic cruise brand that delivers dream vacations to millions of guests every year in the most sought-after destinations on the largest ships that offer elite service personalization and simplicity customary of small, yacht-class ships. Well-appointed staterooms, world class dining, grand performances, award-winning casinos and entertainment, luxurious spas, imaginative experiences and boundless activities blend with exclusive Princess MedallionClass service to create meaningful connections and unforgettable moments in the most incredible settings in the world - the Caribbean , Alaska , Panama Canal , Mexican Riviera, Europe , South America , Australia / New Zealand , the South Pacific, Hawaii , Asia , Canada /New England, Antarctica, and World Cruises . The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE:CCL; NYSE:CUK). 

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