ADVISORY/First Modern U.S.-Flag Cruise Ship Makes Her Maiden Call at the Port of Los Angeles.

Business Editors/Calendar Editors

ADVISORY...for Friday (June 11)

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

WHAT:     The Port of Los Angeles welcomes NCL America's Pride of
          Aloha, the first modern cruise ship to fly a U.S. Flag in
          nearly half a century.  Following an inaugural celebration
          and a christening on July 4th, Pride of Aloha will begin her
          regular seven-day, year-round Hawai'i cruise schedule.
          Pride of Aloha employs nearly 800 U.S. seafarers, mostly
          hailing from Hawai'i, and will generate hundreds of millions
          of dollars in economic benefits to Hawai'i and the U.S.

WHEN:     Friday, June 11, 2004
          Ship tours available from 1-4 p.m.; Interview opportunities
          from 2-4 p.m. available with Andy Stuart, Executive Vice
          President of Marketing, Sales and Passengers Services, NCL
          America

          Please RSVP with the full names of ALL attending media no
          later than 9 a.m. Pacific Time, June 10, to
          [e-mail].

WHERE:    Port of Los Angeles
          World Cruise Center/Berth 93
          Harbor Boulevard at Swinford Street
          Thomas Guide page 824, C-3

PHOTO OP: -- Pride of the Aloha's hull artwork, which incorporates
             the quintessential symbol of Hawai`i's gracious welcome,
             a flower Lei
          -- Pride of Aloha's interior capturing the essence of
             Hawai`i's many rich and diverse elements
          -- Port of Los Angeles Red Cars at Cruise Center Station

WEB SITES:   http://www.ncl.com; http://www.portoflosangeles.org