Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Pacific Princess,....

The 1970s television show The Love Boat, featuring Princess Cruises' since-sold ship Pacific Princess, did much to raise awareness of cruises as a vacation option for ordinary people in the United States. Initially this growth was centered around the Caribbean, Alaska, and Mexico, but now encompasses all areas of the globe. Today, several hundred cruise ships ply routes worldwide. And even larger vessels are on the horizon. Plans are set for at least two cruise ships that will be 220,000 gross tons and hold 5,400 passengers each.[3] For certain destinations such as the Arctic and Antarctica, cruise ships are very nearly the only way to visit. Cruising is now considered as the most popular vacation type. As of 2004, tens of millions of people take cruises everywhere from The Caribbean, to Europe, and to Alaska.. more..

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