Pearl Seas Cruises Signs Contracts to Build Two New Luxury Cruise Ships

Good news for cruise lovers--a new cruise line for North America! Pearl Seas Cruises, an affiliate of American Cruise Lines, has contracted to build two new small luxury ships to be delivered in 2008 and 2009. The first ship will begin with cruises in the Canadian Maritimes, Newfoundland and New England, and followed later in the year with itineraries in the Caribbean.

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Pearl Seas Cruises Signs Contracts to Build Two New Luxury Cruise Ships

Pearl Seas Cruises has announced that they have signed contracts with Irving Shipbuilding in Halifax, Nova Scotia to build two new luxury passenger ships for world service. Pearl Seas Cruises is an offshore affiliate of American Cruise Lines, Inc. These new ships will carry 165 and 210 passengers. The first ship is scheduled to begin cruise service in July 2008 and the second in June 2009. The first ship will begin with international cruises in the Canadian Maritimes, Newfoundland and New England, and followed later in the year with itineraries in the Caribbean.

The smaller, more intimate ships have been designed for the luxury market and can slip into exotic ports off the beaten path as well as larger more well known ports of call.

Pearl Seas Cruises’ ships will include a spa, a spacious dining salon to seat all passengers at one time with surrounding windows for panoramic views, several lounges, and a well-stocked library. The ships’ design will also include an elevator to all decks, and three spacious observations decks. The ship will be fully stabilized, and meet the newest and most stringent safety and environmental standards.

The new ships’ oversized suites (over 240 square feet) will all feature private balconies with large opening picture windows offering spectacular views. Every stateroom will be fitted with flat-screen satellite TV and DVD player, individual climate control, Internet access and many other modern conveniences and amenities expected by the discerning traveler.

For more information on Pearl Seas Cruises please call 203-453-4211 or visit the Web site at www.pearlseascruises.com.

Pearl Seas Cruises' Fact Sheet

• Currently Under Construction
• Maiden Voyage: July 2008
• Ship Registry: Republic of the Marshall Islands
• Draft (ft/m): 10 ft / 3.1 m
• Length (ft/m): 300 ft / 92 m
• Beam (ft/m): 52 ft / 15.9 m
• Tonnage: 9,000
• Number of Decks: 6
• Passenger Capacity: 165
• Number of Staterooms: 88
• Number of Staterooms with private balcony: 88
• Size Range of Staterooms: 240 to 510 sq. ft.
• Propulsion / Propellers: Diesel (4,700 kW) / 2
• Classification Society: Lloyd's Register