Cruise travelers see the night sky filled
with patches of green and red light. Cruisers are delighted to be traveling through the Inside Passage
and enjoying daylight views of the coastline late at night.

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* Splashwater Oasis -- Two towers of wet and wild excitement where
kids can splash and cool off from the summer heat. Pre-established teams of four may
register online at http://www.

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Abundant Wildlife - The unspoiled land of Alaska is teaming with wildlife,
including bald eagles, owls, hawks, falcons and waterfowl to Kodiak brown
bears, polar bears, wolves, wolverines, moose, caribou and multiple varieties
of whales.

Thriving Alaska Native Cultures - Inland visitors have the opportunity to
experience the art, music, dance and legends of unique Alaska native cultures.
* Nairobi's Look Out Balloons -- Up, up and away we go! Take a sky-
high ride for a spectacular view of the Park on unique hot air
balloon gondolas.
Highlight: Starts with 3,000+ foot climb in four miles

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Fishing excursion also provide for enjoying great scenery, glacier viewing and
sometime whale watching. "We are confident that
the 2006 Shouka Splashtime Show will be very rewarding for our guests as they
get to witness a 5,000-pound killer whale and 500-pound dolphin fly high in
the air, side by side .

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More
than 35 percent of tourists visiting Anchorage, for example, arrive via cruise
ships according to the city's convention and visitors bureau." You may find special Alaska deals at CruiseCompete. McKinley, North
America's tallest mountain at 20,320 feet

Northern Lights - Most of Alaska is ideal for viewing the northern lights ,
also known as the aurora borealis. In 2006, the Park will also be debuting an all-new Shouka's
Splashtime Show featuring the beautiful Orca and her Atlantic bottlenose
dolphin friend, Merlin plus an expanded operating calendar concluding with
Holiday in the Park featuring wintertime entertainment plus everyone 's
favorite family rides, coasters, shows and animals.
"We've designed Tava's Jungleland specifically with families in mind,
combining innovative children's rides with rare, up-close animal encounters ,"
said Bill Davis, vice president and general manager of Six Flags Marine World.
Holiday in the Park promises to offer Northern Californians the perfect way to
celebrate the holiday season with family fun activities including ice skating,
sledding down a snow hill, creating holiday crafts and more.com.

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* Tava's Elephant Parade -- Kids fly round and round on soaring
pachyderms.

New Shouka's Splashtime Show
In addition to all the fun and excitement of Tava's Jungleland, guests can
also witness a rare display of grace, beauty and aerial acrobatics by two of
the world's magnificent marine mammals, Shouka the beautiful killer whale and
Merlin , an Atlantic bottlenose dolphin, in an all-new Shouka's Splashtime
Show.5 miles
Altitude Gain: 6,000 feet+
Terrain: Narrow single-track, endless switchbacks, craggy mining
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- Elite Athletes Battle the Elements in the Ultimate Mountain Sports
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DES MOINES, Iowa , For adventure travelers, there
may be no better vacation trip than to Alaska, the country's last great
frontier.
A growing number of Alaska travelers are maximizing their vacation budgets
via sea-land cruise tours, according to cruise web site CruiseCompete.
"With the addition of this vibrant, new children's adventure area, Six Flags
Marine World will offer twice the amount of attractions that young kids and
parents can enjoy together.
* Treehouse Play Structure -- Kids climb high and explore one of the
world's largest play structures, where they can explore three towers
of fun offering cargo nets, slides, bridges and more. SIX FLAGS and all
related indicia are trademarks of Six Flags Theme Parks Inc. To celebrate the area's rich mining
heritage , team members will pass chunk of silver to one another as they make
their relay exchanges.

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A recent nationwide Associated Press-Ipsos poll on American vacation
trends and attitudes ranked Alaska on the wish list of top travel
destinations .
* Monkey Around -- Glide through the air with ease on these monkey-
themed swings.
* Safari Jeep Tours -- Kids hop aboard and convoy through the backside
of Tava's Jungleland. To order a Season Pass or to get more
information regarding the Park's 2006 season, visit sixflags. (R), (TM) and (C)
2006.

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Most people combine week-
long cruise sailings with complementary land tours to experience the sights,
sounds and people of the 49th state during the summer tourist season.3 million people
visit the state annually, with cruise tours in growing in popularity.com . Full- and half-day guided
trips for king salmon, pink and silver salmon, sockeye , halibut, rainbow
trout, char and steelhead can be booked through the cruise line or separately.

com saves consumers time and money by enabling them to
secure quotes from multiple travel agencies without having to contact each one
separately.99 when buying four or more and 74.
Rugged terrain , temperamental weather, and dizzying altitudes will test
athletes' skill, stamina, and will, as they race throughout Colorado's Animas
River Valley and its surrounding peaks between the historic town of Silverton
and Durango Mountain Resort (formerly Purgatory) to ultimately determine who
will conquer and who will be conquered.)
Distance: 7.wilkins@us.

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New Expanded Kids' Adventure Area; All-New Shouka's Splashtime Show and New
Holiday Themed Winter Event Highlight Northern California 's Popular Family
Entertainment Park's 2006 Season

VALLEJO, Calif . The addition of Tava's
Jungleland makes the 140-acre Park home to the most kids' rides and the most
family rides in Northern California. Through its subsidiaries, it owns and operates 30
parks in North America and Mexico.
"Last year's Red Bull Divide + Conquer race literally brought some of the
world's toughest athletes to their knees," says Patrick Harper, course
designer, and professional adventure racing athlete.redbull.

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CruiseCompete Offers Top Ten Reasons to Cruise to Alaska: Awe-Inspiring Sights and Unbeatable Value

Depending on the specific cruise, travelers
typically visit one or more glacier areas, including Glacier Bay, Hubbard
Glacier, Sawyer Glacier in Tracy Arm Fjord , Mendenhall Glacier or the glaciers
in College Fjord.

Alaskan Ports of Call - Each port destination spot provides a unique
experience rich in history, Native American tradition and natural wonders."
Seven new rides and 2 interactive attractions within Tava's Jungleland
include:

* Congo Queen -- Set sail for an unforgettable adventure on the latest
innovative family ride that features a unique combination of rocking
and whirling motion."
Making its debut in 2004, Red Bull Divide + Conquer was fashioned after
the revered Red Bull Dolomitenmann race that has been hosted in Austria for
17 years.
Teams will be competing for a piece of the $17,500 prize purse, plus an
all expenses paid trip to Austria to compete in the 18th annual Red Bull
Dolomitenmann extreme team relay race in September, 2005.

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"A visit to Alaska is truly memorable," says Bob Levinstein,
CruiseCompete's CEO. To date, more than 130,000 customers have accessed
CruiseCompete.99 individually.
Six Flags Marine World is managed by Six Flags, Inc . The
Company's stock trades on the NYSE under the symbol: PKS.

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Tourists need to take a land tour, however, to visit Mt.com to request cruise prices from more than 100 member travel
agencies around the country.

Multimedia News Release - Six Flags Marine World to Unveil Tava's Jungleland - A Spectacular New Kids' Adventure Area Featuring Seven New Rides

"The 2006 season offers more family entertainment and special events than
ever before," Davis concluded. "This year, competitors
won't just be challenged, they will be humbled.

PREPARE TO CONQUER

Red Bull Divide + Conquer is an open competition for both male and female
experienced athletes in all four disciplines (trail running, paragliding ,
white water kayaking and mountain biking).

For athlete participation, please contact Patrick Harper at
pharper@ctcweb.

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While it's best to book sailings well in advance, cabins are still
available for this summer -- especially toward the end of August and in early
September., off Interstate 80,
just 30 miles northeast of San Francisco, 50 miles southwest of Sacramento and
near the Napa Valley Wine Country.

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"A growing number of our customers are booking cruise
vacations to Alaska because of the value and convenience cruises have to
offer. Shore excursions can be pre-booked
through the cruise line or separately through an individual outfitter.

Endless Days - Alaska is known as the Land of the Midnight Sun because of
its long days the spring and summer, with up to 21 hours of daylight in some
locations.
* Frog Hopper -- Little explorers are lifted 20 feet above the
landscape before "hopping" down to their descent.
"The training on having Shouka and Merlin socially interact with each
other has been rewarding for both the animals as well for us trainers," said
John Stewart, lead senior trainer at Shouka Stadium."
The new show headlines the Park's entertainment program including 9
educational animal demonstrations. "We 're confident these exciting, new additions
will solidify Six Flags Marine World as being the top destination for families
in Northern California."
Six Flags Marine World opens for the 2006 season on Saturday, March 4, and
now is the best time to become part of the family fun and excitement with a
Season Pass for $69.

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Outdoor Adventures - During stops in various cities and smaller ports-of-
call, tourists are invited to enjoy optional shore excursions to enhance their
vacations ., A grand, new mythical
journey awaits families at Six Flags Marine World this season as the Park
announces the addition of Tava's Jungleland, an elaborately jungle-themed play
area featuring seven family rides, a giant treehouse adventure and live animal
interaction.
Six Flags Marine World is located in Vallejo, Calif.
Set against the dramatic backdrop of the San Juan Mountain Range along the
Continental Divide, the epic race features 8 miles of rigorous mountain trail
running; a 13,300-foot high paragliding launch; 27 miles of raging white water
kayaking including Class IV rapids; and 27 painstaking miles of steep vertical
mountain biking trails that ascend 7,000 feet .
Athletes interested in creating teams are encouraged email team liaison
Patrick Harper at pharper@ctcweb .

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Popular ports include Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Ketchikan, Nome and many
other smaller communities . The
great value of a Six Flags Marine World Season Pass also provides limitless
fun at Six Flags Waterworld in Concord and Sacramento, as well as all Six
Flags Theme Parks nationwide., Hailed after its inaugural
year as one of the most grueling endurance races ever conceived, Red Bull
Divide + Conquer, a four-discipline mountain sports relay race (trail running,
mountain biking, kayaking , and paragliding) returns to Colorado on June 18,
2005, challenging world-class athletes to push themselves to the limit and
beyond.

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not owned or affiliated with any travel agency.
* Safari River Journey -- All aboard on these miniature safari vessels
for a most memorable voyage.active./mi.

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Lucky visitors can see and hear the thunder of glaciers
calving massive icebergs.
Tourists also can go on optional whale-watching tours on small boats in search
of whale pods.

World-Class Fishing - Alaska is a fisherman 's paradise and opportunities
abound to enjoy the sport in all ports of call. Six Flags parks serve 34 of the 50 largest
metropolitan areas in the United States. A maximum of 50, four-person teams will
be selected to compete. Fastest split times
will also be awarded a special trophy and $500 prize.

2005 RED BULL DIVIDE + CONQUER EVENT COURSE

TRAIL RUNNING
Start: Silverton (9,400 feet)
Finish: Near Kendall Mountain (elevation 13,200 feet.

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(Alaskan naturalists estimate there is one bear for every 21
people living in the state !)

Whale Watching - Cruise travelers visiting Alaska between June and early
September may see Humpback and Minke whales, Orcas, Pacific white-sided
dolphins and Dall's and Harbour porpoises from the deck of their ship.

Towering Mountain Ranges - Alaska is home to 16 of the 20 tallest
mountains in the United States, many of which are visible from cruise ships. Red Bull Divide and Conquer will feature four-person mountain
sports relay teams dividing efforts by specialty to conquer specialized trail
running, paragliding, kayaking and mountain biking courses.

PRESS CONTACT:
Nyla Wilkins
(310) 460-5154
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They range from casual guided tours of the locales to high-
adventure white water rafting, bike tours, hiking, horseback riding, kayaking
and other outdoor activities for all ages.com.

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Tourism Web site http://www.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to:
http://www.

New Winter Holiday Celebration
This winter, the holiday spirit will come alive in a blaze of more than
one million twinkling lights at Six Flags Marine World's Holiday in the Park.com/marineworld
or call 707-644-4000. Six Flags, Inc.net.)
Highlight: Rockwood Gorge, a narrow 2+ mile stretch of class V
water with a few eddies and dramatic scenery

MOUNTAIN BIKING
Start: Banks of the Animas at Rockwood (7,200 feet)
Finish: Durango Mountain Resort (formerly Purgatory )
Distance: 27 miles
Total Vertical: 7,000 feet over the entire course.

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The Land of the Midnight Sun is home to glaciers and ice fields,
untamed wilderness and wildlife, towering mountain ranges and a thriving
native culture found nowhere else in North America.
Virtually every community in the state includes celebrations of the role
Native Alaskans play in their heritage.

prnewswire. Families will observe a rare interaction between a killer whale and
dolphin and learn the importance of the duo's unique relationship in creating
the first-ever mixed species environment on the west coast.

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CruiseCompete's Top Ten reasons to enjoy a cruise to Alaska:

Glacier Viewing - There are about 100,000 glaciers in Alaska, covering
about 29,000 square miles .com/mnr/sixflags/23665/

Tava's Jungleland
Tava's Jungleland, which is scheduled to open this spring, will offer an
exotic world of excitement, fun and education for kids of all ages to enjoy.
Families with young children can wander through the lush land named for the
Park's beloved African elephant Tava, and experience seven unique family
rides, plus get up-close and personal with rare and exotic wildlife including
lorikeets, macaws, porcupines, camels and much more., the world 's largest
regional theme park company. is a publicly held
corporation with corporate offices in New York City and Oklahoma City.
Highlight: Crosses mountains that make up Continental Divide

PARAGLIDING
Start: Near Kendall Mountain (12,200 feet)
Hike #1: 900 feet
Launch #1: Near Kendall Mountain (13,100 feet)
Land #1: 9,200 feet, in the town of Silverton

WHITE WATER KAYAKING
Start: Just outside Silverton on the Upper Animas River
Distance: 27 miles
Class: IV and V
Elevation Drop: 2,075 feet (approx.

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