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Princess Cruises rolls out more giant screens

Princess Cruises will add large poolside screens to most of its ships by 2011.

The "Movies Under the Stars" 300 sq ft screens are used to show films, concerts and even video game contests. They are currently installed on six ships, and the expansion programme will see them added to a further seven. ...

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Seabourn5* Berlitz Rating
The Fleet: 3 Formality: Formal Kid's Clubs: No Loyalty Club: Yes
Themed Cruises: No | Â Gratuities & Tips  |  Special Occasions  |  Brochures

Seabourn, like Cunard is a small division of the Carnival Corporation. But unlike Carnival or Cunard, their ships are managed by an independent company that over the last few years has transformed it into a line with an almost cult-like following with only three ships, each holding a mere 208 passengers.

The Yachts of Seabourn is a growing company with upgrades to its existing fleet and firm orders placed for three new ships, larger at 32,000 tons each.

Over the last couple of years, everything the passenger touches has been upgraded, including the bedding and the fabrics. But most importantly, the human touch is as good as it ever was. Individual service is the focus, so don't be surprised if every crew member knows your name by the second day. They will anticipate your every desire, often before you think of it yourself. Suppose you order a taste of Osetra caviar at 4 p.m. Monday with a chilled vodka or Brut. Don't be taken aback if your butler shows up unannounced on Tuesday with a tray of the same.

While staterooms have no balconies, they do something the line invented called "French Balconies" - large windows that open to the outside, although there isn't enough room to walk outside. Nevertheless, they provide fresh air and ability to change the climate on a whim and hear the sea rushing by, just like a balcony provides.

There isn't much to do except for the dedicated water-sports deck that's open in warmer climes for off-deck scuba and snorkeling. But a new comradely kinship of Seabourn devotees has sprung up lately and they are rumored to have turned afternoon trivia into a blood-sport!

In order to accommodate a new and younger mix of passengers, a new assortment of shore excursions includes cycling, hiking, rafting, and zip-line canopy tours has been added to the activity programme.