Press Releases

Seattle, April 17, 2008 – Majestic America Line, one of the world’s premier cruise lines and the largest river and coastal cruising company in America, and Windstar Cruises, which operates a three-ship fleet of luxury yachts that explore hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world’s most treasured destinations, is offering a special bonus for guests using their American Express card. This offer applies to any 2008 cruise aboard any Windstar or Majestic America Line vessel, including Wind Spirit, Wind Star, Wind Surf, Empress of the North, Queen of the West, Columbia Queen, American Queen and Delta Queen.

Seattle, April 2, 2008 – Majestic America Line, one of the world’s premier river cruise lines and the largest river and coastal cruising company in America, gives guests exclusive access to hidden treasures found in Alaska’s Inside Passage aboard the distinctive 223-guest Empress of the North.

Seattle, February 5, 2008 – Majestic America Line, one of the world’s premier river cruise lines and the largest river and coastal cruising company in America, is offering families a special opportunity to experience America at its best by inviting children 12 years of age or under to cruise free aboard Empress of the North, Queen of the West or American Queen in 2008. Children cruise free when traveling as the third or fourth passenger, sharing a stateroom with two paying adults.

Seattle, January 29, 2008 – Majestic America Line, one of the world’s premier river cruise lines and the largest river and coastal cruising company in America, is offering early advantage savings for guests who book by Feb. 22, 2008, on 2008 Mississippi River cruises aboard the glorious American Queen and the legendary Delta Queen.

Seattle, January 22, 2008 – Majestic America Line, one of the world’s premier river cruise lines and the largest river and coastal cruising company in America, announced a special Alaska cruise aboard the 223-guest Empress of the North departing Juneau, May 24, 2008, hosted by distinguished sports leader and business entrepreneur Peter Ueberroth. Ueberroth currently serves on the board of directors for Ambassadors International, Inc., the parent company of Majestic America Line.

Seattle, November 16, 2007 – Majestic America Line, one of the world’s premier river cruise lines and the largest river and coastal cruising company in America, announced today that a fuel surcharge of $8.50 per person, per day for future sailings would be implemented due to escalating fuel prices.

Seattle, August 21, 2007 – Ambassadors Cruise Group has appointed Brian J. Clement Vice President of Retail Sales for Majestic America Line and Windstar Cruises. Mr. Clement is responsible for all field sales activities. He will work to develop and enhance national account relationships and will create tools for travel professionals to support their training and sales efforts. In this new role, Mr. Clement will also manage all field and inside sales staff for both brands. He will report to Diane Moore, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing.

Seattle, July 27, 2007 – Ambassadors Cruise Group today announced that its two leading cruise brands, Windstar Cruises and Majestic America Line, were both recognized for delivering exemplary small-ship cruise experiences in the annual “World's Best Awards” survey by the travel savvy readers of Travel + Leisure magazine. Windstar Cruises, which operates a three-ship fleet of luxury yachts that explore the hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world’s most treasured destination, earned a top five ranking, moving up one position from last year. Majestic America Line, one of the world’s premier river cruise lines and the largest river and coastal cruising company in America, made its debut with an eighth place ranking, becoming the only company to make the top 10 that exclusively sails domestically.