Princess Cruises to Be First Sponsor of AT&T Champions Classic Pro-Am Gala Dinner

March 12 Event to Debut at College of the Canyons

Headlined by the Beach Boys

 SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (December 6, 2007) – Princess Cruises will become the first corporate sponsor of the AT&T Champions Classic Pro-Am gala dinner, to be held at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at the College of the Canyons on March 12, 2008.

The dinner is part of the festivities which kick off the AT&T Champions Classic, which runs March 10-16, 2008 at Valencia Country Club. 

This annual event is being held for the first time at College of the Canyon’s Performing Arts Center, and will include dinner and a special performance by the Beach Boys for the approximate 400 Pro-Am players, guests and sponsors of the tournament.   

“Princess has been involved in the AT&T Champions Classic for the past two years, and next March we’re delighted to take our commitment to the next level for this premier golf event by becoming the first corporate sponsor of the gala evening in addition to being a sponsor of the tournament,” said Jan Swartz, senior vice president of Princess Cruises.   “This tournament is a great way to showcase our hometown of Santa Clarita, and we’re pleased to be further involved with the signature kick-off event.”

The AT&T Champions Classic is the premier Champions Tour golf event in Los Angeles.  The 2008 Classic will be played March 10 - 16 at Valencia Country Club, with proceeds to benefit several local charities.  For more information about the AT&T Champions Classic, call 661-260-1897 or visit www.attchampionsclassic.com.Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel agent, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS, or by visiting the company's website at www.princess.com.

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About Princess Cruises:  One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is a global cruise and tour company operating a fleet of 16 modern ships renowned for their innovative design and wide array of choices in dining, entertainment and amenities, all provided in an environment of exceptional customer service.  A recognized leader in worldwide cruising, Princess offers its passengers the opportunity to escape to the top destinations around the globe, with sailings to all seven continents, ranging in length from seven to 107 days.  The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE:CCL; NYSE:CUK).

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Julie Benson, jbenson@princesscruises.com 661-753-1530

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