Local Travel Agency Enhances Cruise Expertise and earns the Status of Princess Cruises Commodore Certified Travel Agency

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Plymouth, Tobago, W.I, November 16, 2009 (PressReleasePoint) -Cruise and Rail Travel Int’l Ltd ("Cruise and Rail Travel ") is pleased to announce that it has earned the prestigious status of Princess Cruises Commodore Certified Travel Agency from Princess Cruises' Academy ("Princess Cruises").

A Tobago travel agency, Cruise and Rail Travel Int’l Ltd has achieved the prestigious status of Princess Cruises Commodore Certified Travel Agency and joins an exclusive group of travel agencies who are recognized by Princess as possessing a skill set of unique qualifications and knowledge as cruise planning professionals.

The Princess Academy is the cruise industry's most comprehensive online training program available to travel agents primarily in the U.S. and Canada. Agents who complete the extensive coursework become experts on a wide range of topics, offering travelers full knowledge of important details about a Princess vacation such as the different passenger amenities on the line's 17 ships, the company's worldwide destinations and the many special programs available onboard. Mr. Alleyne, a Cruise Specialist at Cruise and Rail Travel earned this distinction after completing the challenging 25 courses necessary to graduate from the program.

"We at Princess are very proud of Mr. Alleyne’s dedication, as he put in extra effort to offer clients exceptional knowledge regarding our cruise vacation product as well as our worldwide destinations," said Jan Swartz, Executive Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Customer Service at Princess. "Travel agents who reach this top level in our Academy program have completed hours of course work to become a cruising expert, which will prove invaluable to providing clients with a great vacation."

"I'm thrilled that our agency is now a Princess Cruises Commodore Certified Travel Agency” said Thalissa McClure, General Manager of Cruise and Rail Travel. We will continue to expand our cruise expertise to become a more valuable resource for our clients, which would enable us to recommend the very best vacation that matches all of their needs," said McClure.

To become a Commodore, travel agents must fulfill the 25 required and elective courses covering worldwide destinations, onboard programs, and customer service skills. As they complete courses, agents receive their "stripes" through four levels: First Officer, Staff Captain, Captain and finally Commodore. Agents can continue to take elective courses to expand their knowledge and keep their Commodore status current.

About Cruise and Rail Travel Int’l Ltd
Cruise and Rail Travel Int’l Ltd. offers a full array of travel management services to its leisure and business travel clients, including airline, car, hotel, cruise and rail reservations. As a member of leading travel networks Cruise and Rail Travel has the ability to offer more benefits and services to its customers, including access to enhanced vacation services through preferred suppliers such as Carnival Cruise Lines, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Rail Europe, Funjet Vacations, GOGO Worldwide Vacations and Sandals. http://www.cruiseandrail.net (868) 631-8785, (868) 787-8785
ABOUT PRINCESS CRUISES: One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is a global cruise and tour company operating a fleet of 17 modern ships renowned for their innovative design and wide array of choices in dining, entertainment and amenities, all provided in an environment of exceptional customer service. A recognized leader in worldwide cruising, Princess offers its passengers the opportunity to escape completely to the top destinations around the globe, with sailings to all seven continents, ranging in length from seven to 107 days. The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE:CCL; NYSE:CUK).
Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel agent, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS, or by visiting the company's website at www.princess.com.