Princess' 2008 season offers something for every European explorer's wish list, with six ships calling at more than 115 ports – more than ever before. Eight new ports debut – including such untouched locales as Albania – as well as five new itineraries, including a new “Classical Europe” option that combines the best of Scandinavia/Russia with the Mediterranean in a single cruise.

Next year Princess features its largest fleet in the region, with six vessels sailing on 87 departures of 32 unique itineraries, ranging from seven to 23 days in length. The Europe season begins April 12 and runs through November 28, 2008.

Two ships will make their European debuts: Crown Princess, which will bring extra capacity to favourite Scandinavia/Russia itineraries; and Pacific Princess, which will provide an intimate cruise experience throughout the Mediterranean, including a significant increase in Holy Land sailings. In addition, Royal Princess will return with an all-new schedule, Emerald Princess will sail once again throughout the Mediterranean and Greek Isles, Grand Princess will showcase both Northern Europe and the Mediterranean and Sea Princess will sail on a selection of one- and two-week Mediterranean and Northern Europe itineraries from Southampton.

Among the eight new ports for Princess guests to explore: Sarande, Albania, which features the remains of the ancient Greek and Roman city of Butrint and the Ottoman town of Gjirokastra, the nation's two UNESCO World Heritage Sites; Dartmouth, a charming English seaside town in Devon; Harwich, a convenient alternative port for visits to London; Bornholm (Rønne), a scenic Danish island; and Scrabster in the very north of Scotland, a convenient jumping off point for visits to the Scottish Highlands and the charming Castle of Mey.

Passengers can add to their European adventure with a choice of cruisetour options offered in conjunction with Grand Princess, Emerald Princess, Crown Princess and Pacific Princess sailings. These fully escorted tours include "Under the Tuscan Sun," highlighting Florence, Siena and Milan; "Cathedrals and Castles of Imperial Europe," featuring four capitals - Budapest, Vienna, Prague and Berlin; and the "Ring of Kerry," with visits to Shannon, Killarney and Cork. All tours are designed to mesh seamlessly with Princess' cruise itineraries for a complete land/sea vacation.

Early booking fares for Europe cruises start at $1,640 per person, based on double occupancy.

For full itinerary information on Princess' 2008 Europe season, visit www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na868.