Voyage Marks 75th Anniversary World Cruise for Cunard

Mayor Willie Brown to Attend Gala Luncheon, Present Proclamation

WHAT: Experience the thrill of world cruise travel onboard Cunard's

Royal Viking Sun. Honored as the highest-rated cruise ship in the 1997

Berlitz Complete Guide To Cruising and Cruise Ships, Royal Viking Sun

journeys to the world's most exotic destinations in incomparable style,

offering the ultimate indulgences to the most discerning travelers.

WHERE: San Francisco Cruise Ship Terminal

Pier 35 on The Embarcadero (at foot of Bay Street),

San Francisco, California

WHEN: Monday, January 6, 1997

11:15 a.m. Embarkation at Pier 35.

11:30 a.m. Guided tours of the Royal Viking Sun's facilities,

including the first croquet court afloat and

luxurious staterooms.

One-on-one interviews with Cunard representatives are

available.

12:30 p.m. Enjoy a sumptuous luncheon aboard Royal Viking Sun,

where your palette will savor the fine foods and

vintage wines.

Mayor Brown's bon voyage toast.

5:00 p.m. Ship departs Pier 35.

WHO: San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown

Royal Viking Sun Captain Halle Gundersen

Chef de Cuisine Manfred Jaud

Hotel Director Peter Einfeld

VISUALS

INCLUDE: Mayor Willie Brown's champagne, bon voyage toast.

Majestic Royal Viking Sun sailing into San Francisco Bay.

Spacious staterooms featuring private verandas -- the ultimate

in luxury living at sea.

Matches on the first floating croquet court.