News from 1999

MIAMI, Jan. 11 -- Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE: RCL)
announced today that it has exercised its option with Meyer Werft shipyard in

MIAMI, Jan. 13 -- Norwegian Cruise Line announced that an
all-time company record in revenues and new booking activity occurred for the

NEW YORK, Jan. 14 -- With nine new ships entering service in
1999, including an existing ship that is being lengthened, it's no wonder that

MIAMI, Jan. 14 -- Carnival Corporation (NYSE: CCL) announced
today that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of

January 1999 -- Lucky Couples Can Renew Their Vows on the World's Largest 'Love Boat'

ALPHARETTA, Ga.---Jan. 19, 1999--The Network Connection,
Inc. (TNCi) (NASDAQ:TNCX) announced today that Carnival Cruise Lines, the

From Apia to Zanzibar, Luxury Line Returns to Popular Destinations

and Adds New Calls in 60 Countries

SEATTLE, Jan. 19 -- Windstar Cruises combines the exotic and
wild land of Costa Rica with the five-star luxury of life at sea. Beat
winter's arctic blast with Windstar's hot cruise packages.

MIAMI, Jan. 20 -- Adam Goldstein, previously senior vice
president of Marketing for Royal Caribbean International, has been named

Unique Indian Ocean Voyage Available at up to Two-for-One Savings

BOSTON, Jan. 25 -- The Massachusetts Port Authority announced
today that a record 75 ship calls are expected at the Black Falcon Cruise

MIAMI, Jan. 26 -- Royal Caribbean International today announced
the names of its four newest ships, completing the naming process for the

NationsBanc Montgomery Analyst Casts Predictions About Cruise Line,

Gaming and Auto Rental Companies

NEW YORK, Jan. 28 -- Cruise Lines International Association
(CLIA) promises to take the chill out of winter by blanketing the nation with

BATON ROUGE, La., Jan. 29 -- Louisiana ranks as one of
America's favorite winter travel destinations in a winter travel forecast

MIAMI, Feb. 1 -- Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE: RCL)
announced today a 91% increase in comparable earnings to $348.8 million or

NEW YORK, Feb. 1 -- The cruise industry is predicting a record
number of cruise vacationers in 1999, based on the booking activity

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 1 -- Crystal Cruises web site debuts this
week with the most in depth cruise information available on line. Among the

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 1 -- For many couples, cruising on a Six-Star
rated ship is the essence of luxury, pampering and romantic bliss. The

DALLAS---Feb. 3, 1999--Lucent Technologies today announced
that Carnival(R) Cruise Lines has installed Lucent's CentreVu(R) Advocate for

MIAMI, Feb. 4 -- Jack Anderson, formerly senior vice- president
of marketing and sales for Holland America Line-Westours, a unit of Carnival

Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, America West Vacations and

Air Canada Join Other Top Suppliers on TravelRes Direct

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 5 -- "The New Frontier" has never been so
new.

MIAMI, Feb. 9, 1999 -- Cunard Line Limited has awarded Miami-based
Tinsley Advertising its two brand advertising account. The announcement was

MIAMI, Feb. 9 -- Carnival Cruise Lines' reservations department
booked 21,190 individual guests yesterday, setting a new single-day record

SEATTLE, Feb. 10 -- Travelers to Europe can fly for free on
three spring 1999 cruises with Holland America Line if bookings are made by

MIAMI, Feb. 10 -- Celebrity Cruises will roll out an eye-
catching sales tool this month to 800 travel partners. Celebrity CruiseScope,

MIAMI, Feb. 10 -- The Board of Directors of Royal Caribbean
Cruises Ltd. (NYSE: RCL) (Oslo: RCL) has declared a quarterly dividend of nine

Disney Cruise Line Celebrates the Line's First Valentine's Day with the
First Wedding on Disney's Castaway Cay.

CASTAWAY CAY, The Bahamas, Feb. 12 -- Valentine's Day marks
the first wedding ever held on Disney's private island paradise, and the start

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 16 -- Hate to fly, but love to travel?

Want the convenience of parking your car near the cruise terminal before
boarding your cruise?

Carnival Cruise Lines is scheduled to hold a news conference following the
first day of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) public hearings

MIAMI, Feb. 19 -- Royal Caribbean International announced today
that a fire broke out this morning on a vessel being built for delivery to the

MIAMI, Feb. 22 -- Royal Caribbean International has been
informed by shipbuilders Kvaerner Masa-Yards that there will be no delay in

MIAMI, Feb. 23 -- Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE: RCL;
Oslo) has exercised its options to build two additional 85,000- ton,

MORRISTOWN, N.J., Feb. 23 -- The world's first completely
smoke-free cruise ship, Carnival Cruise Lines' Paradise, offers an outstanding

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 24 -- Luxury cruise specialist Crystal
Cruises is honoring mothers with a Mother's Day cruise at 50% off brochure

MIAMI, Feb. 24 -- The following release was issued by Royal
Caribbean Cruises Ltd.:

LOS ANGELES, March 1 -- In July 1999, Crystal Cruises will
offer guests a one-of-a-kind rendezvous with Northern Europe's most

LOS ANGELES, March 8 -- Food is an integral part of any Jewish
celebration, but it moves into central focus at Passover. For many travelers

NEW YORK, March 9 -- Vacationers who truly love fresh ocean
breezes, romantic nights under the stars and pampering can have the time of

MIAMI, March 10 -- Carnival Cruise Lines, the largest operating
unit of Carnival Corporation (NYSE: CCL), has introduced BookCCL.com, a live

MIAMI, March 15 -- Ian Gaunt, a leading international and
maritime law practitioner, has been named senior vice president -

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, March 15 -- Monarch of the Seas returns
to full service March 14, less than three months after sustaining damage from

MIAMI, March 15 -- In the aftermath of an engine failure on
Enchantment of the Seas last week, company officials at Royal Caribbean

MIAMI, March 18 -- Carnival Corporation (NYSE: CCL) reported
net income of $157.8 million ($0.26 Diluted EPS) on revenues of $748.3 million

MIAMI, March 18 -- Royal Caribbean International announced
today it is canceling Grandeur of the Seas' March 20 and 27 sailings to

NEW YORK, March 19 -- Seven cruise lines -- all members of
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) -- will send 20 ships to Alaska

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 19 -- Ultra-luxury cruise line
Silversea Cruises has landed renowned celebrity biographer Andrew Morton,

LAS VEGAS, March 22 -- Purchase Pro e-Marketplace announced
today a newly developed affiliation with Carnival Cruise Lines. Purchase Pro,