News from 2002

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 2, 2002 -- In early December, the 50,000-ton, 940-guest Crystal Symphony emerged from her renovation with a new look. In addition to several contemporary design updates throughout the luxury vessel, many of her public areas, as well as the two 982-square-foot Crystal Penthouses, were completely remodeled during the scheduled fall drydock.

NEW YORK, Jan. 3, 2002 -- With more ships slated to enter service in 2002 than in any other single year in the history of the cruise industry, the new year is shaping up to be a significant period for the North American cruise lines.

MIAMI, Jan. 4, 2002 -- The first Royal Caribbean International ship to sail regularly from the Port of Tampa, Rhapsody of the Seas, begins sailing from there tomorrow.

MIAMI and LONDON, Jan. 8, 2002 -- On 6 January 2002, Carnival sent the following letter to the board of P&O Princess, requesting a meeting with P&O Princess and its advisors. This request having been declined, Carnival now considers that its letter should be made public, and encourages P&O Princess Shareholders to urge their board to reconsider Carnival's request for a meeting, in the interests of maximising shareholder value.

MIAMI, Jan. 8, 2002 -- Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. today provided a business update to analysts and investors. This is the third update the company has provided to analysts and investors in an effort to keep them informed about the impact of September 11th. The following comments were made on today's conference call.

January 8, 2002, Ridgefield, CT -- IslandQuest Vacations is launching a new vacation package that marries travel and entertainment to satisfy the millions of travelers looking for an engaging, competitive twist to a typical Caribbean vacation. An IQ vacation is a series of games or "quests" where guests go head to head in team and individual competitions for cash and prizes while having the island experience of a lifetime.

MIAMI, Jan. 9, 2002 -- Visitors to Celebrity Cruises' web site at www.celebritycruises.com now will find a site with a fresh new design and an improved user experience.

MIAMI, Jan. 9, 2002 -- Royal Caribbean International embarks on another exciting year with the debut of Brilliance of the Seas in Europe; year-round Western Caribbean itineraries from Galveston, Texas on Rhapsody of the Seas; introduction of service from Tampa and New Orleans; three- and four- night Baja sailings on Vision of the Seas, which replaces Viking Serenade; a doubling in rail car capacity in Alaska; three Voyager-class ships in the Caribbean; a distinctive trio of positioning cruises and more.

NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2002 -- This year will be the biggest year ever for new
ship introductions; however, the superlatives won't stop there.

PORT EVERGLADES, Fla., Jan. 10, 2002 -- A U.S. Senate sub-committee liked a high-speed access control and accountability system developed by Security Identification Systems Corporation (SISCO).

LONDON, Jan. 10, 2002 -- The following is the text of a letter sent today by Carnival to the board of directors of P&O Princess: 10 January 2002 For the attention of Lord Sterling of Plaistow Dear Jeffrey,

LONDON, Jan. 10, 2002 -- The following release was issued today by P&O Princess Cruises plc:

LONDON, Jan. 14, 2002 -- Carnival today issued a statement to P&O Princess Shareholders in order to clarify certain points raised by P&O Princess in its announcement, dated 10 January 2002, of the posting of its circular to shareholders.

PLEASANTON, Calif., Jan. 14, 2002 -- Documentum (Nasdaq: DCTM), the leading provider of enterprise content management, today announced the appointment of Tony Kolish as vice president, worldwide customer service. Kolish is responsible for providing a set of technical and customer care services that accelerate customer adoption of Documentum technology. The appointment of Kolish reflects Documentum's ongoing commitment to ensuring that customers -- regardless of location -- consistently receive the best possible service and support.

MIAMI, Jan. 14, 2002 -- Whether they have taken a single cruise or enjoyed more than 100, guests of Royal Caribbean International are now eligible for greatly enhanced benefits as members of the Crown & Anchor Society loyalty program.

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 14, 2002 -- As part of its onboard enrichment programming, luxury cruise specialist Crystal Cruises has set five musically-themed cruises in four different destinations from April through October 2002. An impressive roster of entertainers and music professionals aboard both Crystal Harmony and Crystal Symphony will perform a variety of inspired musical styles, including classical, jazz and blues, Big Band and '70s pop. Guest speakers and screenings of relevant films and documentaries will complement the live performances.

Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Jan. 14, 2002 -- The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation in cooperation with Teva Neuroscience is sponsoring a "Spring Cruise for a Cause" on Royal Caribbean's Sovereign of the Seas. The ship departs March 21, 2002 from Port Canaveral, Florida, sailing for three nights to Nassau and CoCo Cay, Bahamas. Bus transportation from anywhere in Florida to Port Canaveral is provided as a courtesy of Royal Caribbean.

BRISBANE, Calif., Jan. 15, 2002 -- Travelers shopping for an adventurous, romantic or relaxing vacation at guaranteed lowest fares on any of the World's Leading Cruise Lines can visit Walmart.com and start packing their bags.

MIAMI, Jan. 15, 2002 -- Carnival Cruise Lines experienced a record reservations day yesterday, Monday, January 14, booking 28,061 individual guests. Also, based on current wave period phone volume, the company will keep its reservations department open 24 hours a day seven days a week indefinitely, effective Thursday, January 17.

SEATTLE, Jan. 16, 2002 -- As the leader in travel to Alaska, Holland America Line-Westours offers three options to explore the 49th state to the north. Six cruise ships will offer 115 cruises, including a seven-day roundtrip itinerary debuting from Seattle on the new 1,380-passenger flagship ms Amsterdam. In addition, Holland America offers 31 cruisetour options that cover the Alaska and the Yukon, featuring Holland America premium cruises, plus an exciting land-based experience. Holland America Tours also offers 19 land-only tour options, including six new packages for 2002, as well as a selection of great Alaskan attractions.

SEATTLE, Jan. 16, 2002 -- Holland America Line-Westours is the favorite premium cruise line of travel agents, according to a survey by Florida-based Recommend magazine.

SEATTLE, Jan. 16, 2002 -- Holland America Line-Westours will begin implementing a new onboard smoking policy on February 1, 2002. Smoking no longer will be permitted in any of the dining areas, including main dining rooms and the enclosed portion of Lido restaurants.

MIAMI, Jan. 17, 2002 -- Royal Celebrity Tours, the land- tour company created in 2000 by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., took possession of two new Wilderness Express train cars today. The new cars, the third and fourth in the series, will embark on a multi-city "Whistle Stop Tour" for the travel trade, through the East Coast and Midwest beginning January 30, before arriving in Alaska for the summer season.

MIAMI, Jan. 17, 2002 -- Celebrity Cruises, the highest-rated and fastest-growing premium cruise line in the industry, has selected Digitas Inc. (Nasdaq: DTAS) as its marketing agency of record, following a thorough agency review process.

MIAMI, Jan. 17, 2002 -- Attached is the text of a letter sent today by Carnival to the board of directors of P&O Princess. 17 January 2002 For the attention of Lord Sterling of Plaistow and Mr Peter Ratcliffe Dear Sirs Increased offer of 500 pence per P&O Princess share

LONDON, Jan. 17, 2002 -- P&O Princess notes the announcement made
today by Carnival concerning its revised pre-conditional takeover proposal.

MIAMI, Jan. 18, 2002 -- Royal Caribbean (NYSE: RCL) today issues its comments on Carnival Corporation's ("Carnival") (NYSE: CCL) proposal to make a revised pre-conditional offer to P&O Princess Cruises plc ("P&O Princess").

SEATTLE, Jan. 21, 2002 -- KNCB Dave, a Seattle-based advertising and public relations agency, is proud to announce its newest client, Windstar Cruises. KNCB Dave has been chosen to create and launch a new print media campaign for Windstar Cruises as well as consult with media purchasing.

MIAMI, Jan. 21, 2002 -- So far in January Carnival Cruise Lines has twice set new one-week reservations records. January 7-13, 2002 the cruise line booked 140,392 individual guests, surpassing the previous one-week record set January 22-28, 2001 when 133,555 guests booked Carnival cruises.

MIAMI, Jan. 21, 2002 -- Carnival notes today's announcement by P&O Princess that it has rejected Carnival's latest proposal and, once again, has refused to enter into a dialogue with Carnival. 21 January 2002 Micky Arison, Chairman and CEO of Carnival, commented:

SEATTLE, Jan. 21, 2002 -- Holland America Line-Westours garnered six awards, including top recognition for its onboard service and entertainment, during The Onboard Service Magazine Awards presented in January.

MIAMI---Jan. 21, 2002--Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:RCL) (OSE:RCL) has scheduled a conference call with analysts for 10 a.m. Eastern time, Tuesday, January 29, 2002, to discuss the company's fourth quarter financial results.

LONDON, Jan. 23, 2002 -- Carnival announces that on 22 January 2002 it received a request for additional information from the Federal Trade Commission (the "FTC") in relation to its Offer for P&O Princess. Carnival had expected to receive such a request in the course of the normal review process and continues to provide information and to assist the FTC in its investigation.

MIAMI, Jan. 23, 2002 -- Carnival Corporation (NYSE: CCL) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of 10.5 cents per share for the first quarter ending February 28, 2002. The dividend is payable on March 14, 2002, to shareholders of record on February 28, 2002.

SEATTLE, Jan. 23, 2002 -- Calving glaciers, charging grizzlies and majestic peaks are just some of the highlights in Holland America Line-Westours' stunning new video, the Great Alaska Tours. The spectacular video reminds seasoned Alaska travelers of the grandeur of the state, and whets the appetite for others to experience the wildlife, scenery and Alaska culture first hand.

LONDON, Jan. 24, 2002 -- Carnival Corp today offered the following rationale for acquisition of P&O Princess.

MIAMI, Jan. 24, 2002 -- Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. ("Royal Caribbean") notes the announcement today from Carnival Corporation ("Carnival"). It contains little beyond what Carnival has already said in previous announcements of 17 December, 19 December, 27 December, 28 December, 8 January, 9 January, 10 January and 17 January. Consistent with these earlier announcements, Carnival entirely fails to address the central issues of making an offer of superior value and deliverability.

MIAMI, Jan. 24, 2002 -- Royal Caribbean announced today that it has received a compulsory request for additional information from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") relating to its agreed DLC combination with P&O Princess Cruises plc ("P&O Princess").

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 24, 2002 -- Crystal Cruises will set sail for its eighth annual World Cruise in winter 2003, touring four continents and visiting 37 ports of call in 15 countries.

MIAMI, Jan. 24, 2002 -- Ultra luxury cruise operator Seabourn Cruise Line reports that it has experienced a three-month wave in which it booked net revenues exceeding those in the same period last year by 307 percent. This trend follows a six-week downturn immediately after the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001.

LONDON, Jan. 25, 2002 -- Carnival Corp issued a statement about its proposed acquisition of P&O Princess

SEATTLE, Jan. 25, 2002 -- Health care professionals such as doctors, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, chiropractors and veterinarians typically have to juggle time for continuing education against time relaxing on true vacation.

RIDGEFIELD, Conn., Jan. 29, 2002 -- IslandQuest Vacations is launching a new vacation package that marries travel and entertainment to satisfy the millions of travelers looking for an engaging, competitive twist to a typical Caribbean vacation. An IQ vacation is a series of games or "quests" where guests go head to head in team and individual competitions for cash and prizes while having the island experience of a lifetime.

LONDON, Jan. 29, 2002 -- P&O Princess Cruises plc ("P&O Princess")
notes today's announcement by the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry

MIAMI---Jan. 29, 2002--Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:RCL) (OSE:RCL) announced today earnings for the year of $254.5 million, or $1.32 per share, compared with $445.4 million, or $2.31 per share in 2000.

LONDON, Jan. 29, 2002 -- Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd was notified
today of the decision by the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry to

MIAMI, Jan. 29 -- Since its launch in November 1999,
CruisePay continues to receive high marks from Royal Caribbean International

MIAMI and LONDON, Jan. 29, 2002 -- Carnival notes today's
announcement by the UK Secretary of State for Trade and Industry that the

MIAMI, Jan. 30, 2002 -- The top information technology (IT) official at Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has been recognized by a leading national newsweekly as one of the top 100 people in the IT field.

MIAMI and LONDON, Jan. 30, 2002 -- Carnival Corp has revised its offer for P&O Princess, valuing the company at approximately 3.6 Billion Pounds Sterling. Carnival Corp's full release follows.