Los Angeles Launches Seabourn Sun's South America Itineraries with a 19-day

Cruise Visiting Mexico, Guatemala, Ecuador, Peru and Chile

WHAT: Be among the first to view Seabourn Sun's $15 million
refurbishment. For luxury-travel seekers, the Sun offers the "Best of the
Best" cruise experience -- gourmet cuisine, luxurious accommodations, and
exotic and remote destinations. The $15 million enhancement includes
renovations to 14 public areas, a new Roman-style spa and innovative onboard
golf facilities.
Spa du Soleil, the most rejuvenating spa at sea, features:
* Bain de Jeunesse, an invigorating hydrotherapy spa bath
* Cleopatra bath, the epitome of complete relaxation

* Dry Float bed and the detoxifying benefits of Aromaspa Seaweed Therapy,
the first such treatment on a cruise ship

* Rasul room, where couples can indulge in detoxifying mud treatments at
their leisure

Golf Programming, includes:

* State-of-the-art golf simulator, outdoor hitting bays, and putting green

* Escorted Signature Golf Cruises to the most prestigious private golf
courses around the world
* Tailor-Made Program, customized golf programs in exclusive ports
* Full-time Golf Professional
WHEN: Wednesday, January 12, 2000
Ship arrives at 10:00 am
Press Embarkation 11:30 am
TV Crews Embarkation 12 noon
Press Conference 12:30 pm
Self Guided media tours
WHERE: Los Angeles Cruise Center
San Pedro, California

BACKGROUND: Seabourn Cruise Line is operated by Miami-based Cunard Line
Limited, which also operates Cunard Line. Cunard Line Limited is a unit of
Carnival Corporation (NYSE: CCL). The Seabourn fleet includes the Seabourn
Sun and Seabourn Pride, Spirit, and Legend. Beginning in 2000, Cunard Sea
Goddess I & II will move to the Seabourn fleet as Seabourn Goddess I & II.