August 2008 (Miami) - The Yachts of Seabourn has been honored as the "Best Small Ship Cruise Line" by Virtuoso in the luxury travel network's 2008 Virtuoso Performance Awards. Virtuoso's member advisors voted on the peer-to-peer awards.

"We're very gratified to be named 'Best Small Ship Cruise Line' by the Virtuoso network," said Pamela Conover, Seabourn's president & CEO. "We especially appreciate the confidence of Virtuoso advisors, who are true luxury specialists. This award is a great honor that is shared - and deserved - by all the hard-working members of the Seabourn staff."

Virtuoso CEO, Matthew Upchurch, said: "Seabourn is noteworthy as they epitomize the best of the world's largest service industry, travel and tourism, in their dedication to their clients. Not only do they excel in delivering life experiences, but they support everyone in the network in such a way that it elevates the entire travel profession. We are truly honored to have Seabourn as part of the Virtuoso family."

The Yachts of Seabourn have earned international renown for unmatched style, elegance and grace on the seas. Each of the three existing yachts - Pride, Spirit and Legend - are ultra-luxury, all-suite vessels that accent voyages with extraordinary levels of personalized service, including a staff-to-guest ratio of nearly one-to-one. The same will be true on a new class of three Seabourn yachts whose anticipated launch begins with Seabourn Odyssey in June 2009.
 

Fort Lauderdale, FL - September 15, 2008 - Regent Seven Seas Cruises announced that it will invest approximately $40 million dollars to implement an extensive refurbishment and enhancement of the line's all-suite vessels: Seven Seas Voyager®, Seven Seas Mariner®, and Seven Seas Navigator®. This investment is in addition to the $20 million that was spent on the fleet over the past two years as the line re-branded under the Regent moniker.

"I am delighted to make this announcement as we are not only refurbishing the ships, we are adding many new luxury features that will enhance the guest experience," said Mark Conroy, President of Regent Seven Seas Cruises. "This comprehensive enhancement program will see each of the ships emerge essentially brand new and positions our fleet as the standard-bearer in the luxury cruise category," he added.

The refurbishments will commence in December 2008 with the dry-dock of Seven Seas Voyager, followed by Seven Seas Mariner in January 2009, and Seven Seas Navigator in the first half of 2010, and result in a new look that is fresh, elegant and luxurious yet retains the familial warmth and charm for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises is lauded.

In addition to the scheduled technical work, almost every area of the ships will be refurbished, with public rooms being substantially re-designed with new furniture, using sumptuous materials like imported leathers, suede, and mahogany, along with warm color schemes and rich fabrics offset by lustrous marble and granite accents. The renowned marine architectural firm of Yran and Storbraaten of Oslo, Norway, is overseeing the design work along with Regent Seven Seas Cruises' Vessel Operations team. Seven Seas Voyager and Seven Seas Mariner will be refurbished at the Grand Bahama shipyard in Freeport, Bahamas. Final details and the location of Seven Seas Navigator's 2010 dry dock will be announced at a later date.

Highlights of the refurbishment program for Seven Seas Voyager and Seven Seas Mariner include:

• The creation of a new alternative dining concept and venue - a steakhouse named Prime Seven -that will replace the current Indochine-menu Latitudes restaurants
• The re-design of lounges and public rooms to create more spacious areas for relaxation
• The creation of elegant new lounge and dining areas around the Pool Grill
• New carpeting, wallpaper, upholstery, light fixtures, and drapes in most public areas and guest suite accommodations
• More casual dining options with the addition of pizza ovens and ice-cream bars
• The creation of an extended coffee and snack bar area on Seven Seas Voyager, similar to the very popular Coffee Connection on Seven Seas Mariner

"This significant investment not only demonstrates our commitment to our guests and the bright future of the Regent Seven Seas Cruises brand, it elevates the experience to new heights and provides a glimpse of what the future holds," stated Frank Del Rio, Chairman of Prestige Cruise Holdings, RSSC's parent company.

The refurbishment and product enhancements are the result of extensive feedback from RSSC's loyal guest base - through comment cards, personal interaction between the line's management and the guests in regular "town hall" meetings or through the online community.

"Mark and I spent a good deal of time on the ships this past spring speaking with our guests and travel agent partners and I trust they will be as elated with the fruits of this labor as we are," added Del Rio.

About Regent Seven Seas Cruises - Regent Seven Seas, a Prestige Cruise Holdings company, operates a fleet of medium-sized luxury cruise ships that visit over 300 ports on all seven continents, including Antarctica. RSSC is consistently rated among the world's top three cruise lines by readers of luxury travel magazines. Travel professionals worldwide voted RSSC the "World's Best Luxury Cruise Line" for the fourth consecutive year as part of the 2007 Travel Weekly Awards and readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine voted RSSC "World's Best Small-Ship Cruise Line" in 2007. For further information, contact Regent Seven Seas Cruises, 1000 Corporate Drive, Suite 500, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33334. For brochures, call toll-free (866) 284-4079; for reservation information call toll-free (800) 285-1835.

About Prestige Cruise Holdings - Prestige Cruise Holdings (PCH) is a subsidiary of Apollo Management L.P. and the parent corporation of Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Oceania Cruises. Formed in 2007 to manage select assets in Apollo Management's cruise investment portfolio, PCH is led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Frank J. Del Rio, the founder of Oceania Cruises. PCH is the market leader in the Upper Premium and Luxury segments of the cruise industry with more than 4,450 berths between the Regent Seven Seas and Oceania Cruises brands, a number the company expects will grow to more than 6,700 berths by 2011.

LOS ANGELES, September 15, 2008 - Voted World's Best more than any other cruise line by the readers of Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler, luxury cruise specialist Crystal Cruises has set an exotic new course with a unique Middle Eastern twist for its 15^th annual World Cruise set for 2010. The detailed 108-day itinerary, featuring maiden visits to Iran, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and a host of other fascinating destinations, is now available at crystalcruises.com. Although the departure is more than a year and half away, the luxury World Cruise specialist has more than 100 guests on waitlist. Reservations open in October.

On January 10, 2010, the award-winning Crystal Serenity will depart Miami on an unprecedented voyage exploring South America, Africa and India, with a greatly expanded focus on the Arabian Gulf, the Red Sea, the Black Sea, and several European ports in the Mediterranean Sea en route to London. The epic journey will visit 41 ports in 37 countries.

"Based on extensive research, site inspections and discussions with contemporary world affairs experts, we feel we have created an unparalleled voyage for the most discriminating travelers," says Gregg Michel, president of Crystal Cruises. "On one itinerary, our 2010 World Cruise guests can visit an incredible combination of destinations renowned for being profoundly rich in antiquities and cultural history."

Significant for 2010:

• Seven maiden calls: Port Elizabeth, South Africa; Bandar Abbas, Iran; Kuwait City, Kuwait; Manama, Bahrain; Khasab, Oman; Alfujairah, United Arab Emirates (UAE); and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

• First time Crystal has included the Black Sea ports in a World Cruise.

• Overnight stays in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Abu Dhabi, UAE; Safaga, Egypt (for Luxor/Karnak); Athens, Greece; Odessa, Ukraine; Istanbul, Turkey; and Barcelona, Spain.

• Two-night shipboard stays in Cape Town, South Africa and Dubai, UAE.

• Late night calls in, among others, Ashdod, Israel; Cochin and Mumbai, India; Bandar Abbas, Iran; Manama, Bahrain; Aqaba, Jordan; Alexandria, Egypt; Kusadasi, Turkey; Livorno, Italy.

• Complimentary shore-side events, Crystal Adventures shore excursions, onboard parties, gifts, enhanced onboard entertainment, and expanded Creative Learning Institute and Crystal Visions lecture program.

• Available in seven individual segments ranging from 13 to 21 days, or back-to-back segment combinations.

World Cruise fares will be available in October, when the luxury line will begin accepting reservations. Full World Cruisers booked for 2009 will have the opportunity to book 2010 before it is open to the public.

"Seasoned cruisers appreciate the attention to detail and extraordinary value of a Crystal World Cruise," adds Michel. "New-to-Crystal cruisers, of which there are surprisingly, many, find that the World Cruise is the ultimate travel experience that one never forgets."

The Crystal Difference

With an emphasis on innovative product differentiation, Crystal Serenity is distinguished by sophisticated style, classic service, abundant space, exceptional quality and extensive choices. At 68,000-tons, the 1,080-guest liner is among the most spacious and luxurious vessels cruising in the luxury market. Her unique size allows for smooth sailing and a wide range of innovative dining opportunities (including Nobu Matsuhisa and The Vintage Room specialty restaurants), inspiring learning opportunities, generous amenities, and elegant staterooms, most with private verandah.

The line enjoys a reputation for excellence, grounded in over a decade of prestigious accolades. Crystal Cruises was voted "World's Best Large-Ship Cruise Line" by the readers of Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure magazines, respectively, for 13 and 14 years - the only cruise line, resort or hotel to have achieved such distinction. Crystal Serenity was voted #1 mid-sized ship in Condé Nast Traveler's recent poll, outscoring most small and large-sized cruise ships.