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SeaMobile(R) Announces New Web Portal to Debut on Carnival Cruise Lines' 'Fun Ships'(R)



    SeaMobile Enterprises, the dominant global provider of at-sea
    communications, connectivity and content services, announced today the
    launch of an interactive web portal to allow travelers aboard cruise
    ships access to important information to customize and enhance their
    cruising experience.

    As a partner in the new pilot program, Carnival Cruise Lines(R)
    will be the first to integrate the innovative web portal, which will
    be available on select Carnival ships within its Internet cafes and
    Wi-Fi networks beginning in April 2007. The announcement was made at
    the Seatrade Cruise Shipping Convention in Miami, Florida.

    By delivering the SeaMobile Web Portal, cruise passengers will
    have easy access to relevant travel, leisure, media, entertainment and
    commerce content to enhance their cruise experience from ship to
    shore. Access to the shipboard portal is included in the ships'
    existing fee-based Internet services.

    One example of the available information for cruisers comes
    through a relationship with Google(R) to provide enhanced information
    on cruise ship destinations. Through the SeaMobile Portal, Google
    Maps(R) and Google Earth(R) will make available maps of hundreds of
    ports around the world. This service will help cruise guests and
    shipboard personnel easily navigate on-shore destinations to find the
    best local dining, shopping and attractions.

    "The development of the SeaMobile Web Portal serves as another
    example of our commitment to provide at-home quality connectivity to
    information and entertainment even while vacationing on a cruise
    visiting exotic ports of call," said SeaMobile Enterprises Chief
    Executive Officer, William D. Marks. "Over time we envision the portal
    becoming a key information gateway for cruise travelers to enjoy an
    information-rich cruise experience."

    "We are pleased that we will be the first cruise line to integrate
    the SeaMobile Portal into our shipboard technology offerings," said
    Bob Woodry, Vice President of Hotel Commerce for Carnival Cruise
    Lines. "The Portal will provide our guests with a valuable service
    while enhancing our ability to provide important and timely
    information to our guests and staff."

    Another fun and unique service available to cruisers through the
    Portal is the ability to create personalized photo books of favorite
    travel memories. Through an exclusive partnership with PhotoWorks(R),
    guests can receive instruction on uploading and editing/enhancing
    digital photos and even publishing a photo book.

    "PhotoWorks is excited to partner with SeaMobile to provide cruise
    ship adventurers with an opportunity to document and commemorate their
    travel experiences while sailing aboard the ship," said Andy Wood,
    President and CEO of PhotoWorks, Inc. "We will enable cruisers with
    sophisticated and creative ways to indulge their passions and preserve
    their digital memories."

    Other services the Portal offers include entertainment options
    such as Apple iTunes(R) music downloads and podcasts. The Portal
    landing site also provides Google search functionality, as well as
    links to the most popular e-mail domains.

    "The Portal will help personalize a cruising experience in very
    unique ways," said Michelle Saro, Executive Director of Digital Media
    at SeaMobile and former executive at Real Networks. "Today the
    Internet is a mainstream tool for accessing information, receiving
    recommendations, finding directions, personalizing entertainment and
    self publishing. We are simply taking these mainstream internet
    applications to the open seas."

    In addition to passenger appeal, the Portal also offers distinct
    marketing opportunities for cruise lines through the promotion of
    their own onboard stores and online shopping.

    Guests can access the Portal by using their own laptop WiFi
    connection on the ship or by visiting the onboard Internet Cafes.

    Payment options available to cruise lines utilizing SeaMobile
    technology include credit card, pre-paid, time and packet-based
    billing, peak/off peak, foreign currency, and an interface to cruise
    line Property Management Systems.

    On Carnival Cruise Lines' ships, guests can conveniently charge
    Internet access to their shipboard Sail & Sign accounts, on a
    per-minute basis or in blocks of minutes at a discounted rate.

    The Portal and Internet Cafes are enabled by SeaMobile's MTN
    global VSAT satellite communications network, and provide necessary
    firewalls and security to ensure a secure environment.

    Today's announcement of the latest SeaMobile venture extends the
    company's ability to provide numerous at-sea or remote location
    services.

    About SeaMobile Enterprises

    SeaMobile Enterprises is the dominant global service provider of
    at-sea communications, connectivity and content services. Our global
    VSAT satellite communications network is delivered by the industry
    leader, Maritime Telecommunications Network (MTN), a SeaMobile
    company. With our additional acquisition of GeoLink, SeaMobile now
    provides broadband satellite and other services for more than 200
    maritime vessels throughout the world. Combined with our superior
    technology and customer support, we provide always-on connectivity to
    deliver a vast array of services for businesses, government entities
    and consumers. Services include mobile phone voice and data, wireless
    for PDAs and laptops, access to printed versions of more than 350
    daily newspapers, live television, internet cafes and much more.
    SeaMobile Enterprises offers solutions for cruise lines, ferries,
    yachts, container ships, offshore platforms and the government and
    military. The company has offices in Seattle, WA, Miramar, FL, Paris,
    France, Rome, Italy and Athens, Greece. For more information, visit
    www.seamobile.com, www.mtnsat.com and www.geolink.com.

    About PhotoWorks, Inc.

    PhotoWorks(R), Inc. is an Internet-based digital photo-publishing
    company. The company's web-based services allow PC and Mac users to
    share and store their digital and film images, and to create hardbound
    photo books, customized greeting cards, calendars, prints and other
    photography-sourced products. Formerly known as Seattle Film Works,
    PhotoWorks has a 30-year national heritage of helping photographers
    share and preserve their memories with innovative and inspiring
    products and services. More information on the Company is available at
    www.photoworks.com or by e-mailing pr@photoworks.com.