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Andrea Bocelli (right) and son Matteo Bocelli Hollywood Icon Sophia Loren Cirque du Soleil
A Starry, Starry Night
in Southhampton
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The Cruise Industry continues to prosper. I attended
the handover and naming ceremony recently for the
latest MSC ship, MSC Bellissima. It was an incredible
four day adventure. Our front cover reveals the big
event and you can read reports on page 5 and from
A Starry, Starry Night page 34. It was an experience I’ll forever cherish.
in Southhampton
NAMING CEREMONY OF MSC BELLISSIMA Closer to home Coral Expeditions have welcomed
their latest ship the Coral Adventurer. Big ships and small ships continue to be
ordered as the industry grows.
New Zealand has had a most successful cruise season with dozens of
international ships and millions of dollars in visitor spending being achieved
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over the 2018-19 peak season. By the end of April, Auckland will have hosted
39 different cruise ships, marking 110 visits since the start of the international
Front Cover Photos – MSC Cruises & Ivan Sarfatti cruise season in October. Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA)
Australasia Managing Director Joel Katz said “As New Zealand’s gateway port,
Order for Sixth Oasis Class Vessel. . . . . . . . . . . 6 Auckland is the prime beneficiary of cruising’s increasing popularity and it
Cunard 2020/21 Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 enjoys a substantial economic impact from each ship’s visit.” Despite its success,
Expedition Ship for Seabourn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Mr Katz said Auckland would not be able to maintain growth in the future
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Serenade of the Seas without improving its berthing facilities. “Restrictions on the length of ships that
to Call Australia Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 can be accommodated at Queens Wharf are hampering New Zealand’s cruise
New Hull Unveiled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 industry and threatening future growth,” Mr Katz said.
Great Lakes Great Discovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Crystal Endeavor Deployment. . . . . . . . . . . . 22 A recent hearing for resource consent for upgrades to the eastern cruise
SeaDream Yacht Club Expands . . . . . . . . . . 24 ship berth at Queens Wharf (which includes mooring dolphins) in downtown
On Board Insignia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Auckland was held in February before three independent Commissioners. The
International Women’s Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 cruise industry was well represented. A decision was expected by the end of
March; however the decision has been delayed for another 15 days at least. Let’s
hope we can bring positive news in our next issue.
Planning is underway for the various cruise conferences in Australia and
New Zealand later in the year. The New Zealand Cruise Association 2019
Conference, ‘Shaping The Future’, will be held in Auckland on 22 and 23 August.
International Keynote speakers include: Adam Goldstein, Chair of Cruise Lines
International Global and Vice-Chairman of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd, Ann
Sherry, Chair of Carnival Australia, Robert Morgenstern, Senior Vice-President
of Port Operations and Shore Excursions - Holland America Group and Sarina
Bratton, Chair Asia Pacific PONANT Yacht Cruises & Expeditions.
Spectrum of the
Seas Arriving Soon 6
We will share in our next issue details for the CLIA Cruise360 event in Sydney
in August and the coming Australian Cruise Association conference.
Well done Cruise and Maritime Voyages (CMV). They recently invited guests
on board its ship Astor, on a 43-night northbound voyage from Australia to the
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UK with 552 guests on board, to contribute to assisting the humanitarian crisis
Female Captain
in Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe. Astor visited Maputo, in the south of
Takes Charge Mozambique, on Sunday 24 March. CMV started the ball rolling with a sizeable
donation and then matched donations received on board dollar for dollar, raising
AU $14,060 for the relief program.
In closing Kerry and I pay respect to veteran travel industry public relations
consultant David Ellis who died recently. David forged a career in the media as
a reporter, correspondent and editorial executive before establishing David Ellis
Associates in 1979. At the time of his death he was keeping his hand in as PR for
the luxurious Sea Dream Yacht Club. Our thoughts are with his wife Gwenda
and family.
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Big Night Out in Southampton at MSC Bellissima’s
Naming Ceremony – But There Were Twists & Turns
By John Treacy
Our front cover reveals the highlights Next was the introduction of ten British champagne bottle smashing across
of this glamorous and traditional cadets referred to by Pierfrancesco the bow being seen on the ship’s LED
maritime Naming Ceremony held in Vago, Executive Chairman, MSC screens and TV’s. This was followed by
a specially constructed marquee pier Cruises as 'our officers of the future'. images of the fireworks in the night sky
side in front of MSC’s newest flagship
on the screens.
MSC Bellissima, the largest cruise ship
to be launched in Southampton. It was a naming ceremony with a
The event was hailed to capture the difference, but thoroughly enjoyed by
essence of the ship’s name Bellissima, all.
which means “possessing intense Guests then proceeded to a gala
beauty, delighting the senses.”
dinner created by two Michelin starred
chef Raymond Blanc who earlier
in the day had announced a new
partnership with MSC Cruises. (See
page 37 for the Gala Dinner menu)
Then the dramatic twists and turns MSC Bellissima is the fourth ship from
occured. The live show had to be MSC Cruises to launch in less than two
cut short because of a very wet, years and it will be closely followed by
windy and wild Saturday night in MSC Grandiosa in November this year.
Southampton with a major storm front
hitting the UK. The ship departed Southampton on
4 March to commence her 10-night
Mr Vago appeared on stage to
With a captive audience of over inaugural cruise to Genoa. From 17
inform guests that for safety reasons
2,400 invited guests of whom I was March MSC Bellissima commenced
they should return to the ship where
one, it was to be the night of nights. 7-night itineraries in the Mediterranean
Hosting the evening’s celebrations was the celebrations would continue.
This meant that some of the star calling at Genoa, Naples and Messina
English TV presenter Holly Willoughby
attractions did not appear. (Italy) Valetta (Malta), Barcelona
who introduced World-famous tenor
Andrea Bocelli and son Matteo Bocelli. Staff and crew quickly ushered all (Spain) and Marseille (France).
Where else would you see the Bocelli’s guests on board to gather in the The Naming Ceremony and Gala
as the opening act? The Bocelli family theatre and Promenade where they Dinner were just two of the many
have a long-standing relationship with were able to witness Hollywood Icon events I attended during my four days
MSC Cruises dating back over 10 years Sophia Loren name her 14th MSC onboard MSC Bellissima which I had
when Andrea first performed for the Cruises ship. Mr Vago had gathered
joined at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique
Naming Ceremony of MSC Poesia in with Sophia Loren, the Captain and
– Saint-Nazaire shipyard in France
Dover, UK. officers of the ship on a walkway mid-
following a fast train ride from Paris.
They were followed by an exclusive way down the Promenade and from
Cirque du Soleil at Sea performance. there he co-ordinated, via a mobile On page 34, 35, 36 and 37 my exciting
It was the first time Cirque du Soleil has phone, with his wife Alexa for the four day adventure continues in words
performed at the launch of a ship. ribbon to be cut with images of the and pictures – Editor
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The new Spectrum of the Seas
Spectrum of the Seas is getting closer to completion as she was floated out of the dry dock on 25 February 2019 to begin
the next phase of her construction at Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. Designed specifically for the Chinese
market, Spectrum of the Seas is scheduled for delivery in April 2019. The ship has a rating of 169,300 GT and measures 347.75
m in length and 41.4 m in width, with capacity for 4,188 passengers.
Cunard Unveils World Class Design Team for New Ship
Cunard has announced the world “The calibre of talent we have
class team of designers recruited brought together for this project will
to create the interiors for its eagerly bring to life our vision of creating
anticipated new ship. Award winning a truly world class ship. Working
designers Simon Rawlings (David alongside the legendary Adam D
Collins Studio), Terry McGillicuddy Tihany, the team is working hard to
ensure that every aspect of our new
(Richmond International) and Sybille
ship is exciting and forward-looking,
de Margerie (Sybille de Margerie Paris)
yet unmistakably Cunard,” Cunard
are already working with the ship’s
President Simon Palethorpe said.
globally renowned Creative Director,
The new ship will be the 249th vessel
Adam D Tihany.
to sail under the Cunard flag and will
Cunard’s fourth ship, which is set bring the luxury line’s fleet up to four,
to join the fleet in 2022, is yet to for the first time since the 1980s. She
be named but will be built at the joins Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth
Fincantieri shipyard in Italy. and the flagship Queen Mary 2.
Three Holland America Line Ships for Canada and New England in 2020
In 2020 Holland America Line's Amsterdam, Zaandam and Zuiderdam will transport guests to the stunning coastlines and
historic cities of Canada and New England on more than 40 cruises. Sailing one of the most robust seasons in the industry
between April and October, guests can select from among 10 itineraries ranging from six to 14 days.
During the northern summer months, cruisers will have even more sailings to choose from when Amsterdam joins Zaandam
to offer additional Canada & New England Discovery cruises between Boston, Massachusetts, and Montréal, Québec
— giving guests more opportunities to explore Maine's spectacular Acadia National Park or Cape Breton's incredible Bird
Islands.
Beginning in April, Amsterdam, Zaandam and Zuiderdam sail a diverse collection of six, seven, eight, 10, 11 and 14 day
cruises departing from Boston; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; New York City, New York; and Montréal and Québec City, Québec,
in Canada. The cruises will feature calls at some of the region's most iconic destinations, including Canada's Charlottetown,
Sydney and Halifax, as well as Bar Harbor, Maine.
Royal Caribbean Orders Sixth Oasis-Class Vessel
Royal Caribbean Cruises has announced it has entered into an agreement with French shipbuilder Chantiers de
l’Atlantique to order a sixth Oasis-class ship for delivery in the fall of 2023.
“It is such a pleasure to announce the order of another Oasis-class ship,” said Richard D. Fain, Chairman and CEO, Royal
Caribbean Cruises Ltd. “This order is a reflection of the exceptional performance of this vessel class and the extraordinary
partnership between Chantiers de l’Atlantique and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.”
“This is the twenty-third cruise ship that RCL will be building at our shipyard, and we are especially proud of it,” said Laurent
Castaing, General Manager, Chantiers de l’Atlantique. “The order reflects the confidence our customer puts on us, based
on the exceptional quality of our long-term co-operation between the two companies and on our capacity to bring
innovative solutions to meet our customer’s expectations.”
This order is contingent upon financing, which is expected to be completed in the second or third quarter of this year.
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Queen Elizabeth will return to Australia for an unparalleled 118 days
over the 2020-21 summer, headlining Cunard’s biggest ever Australian season.
Tasmania and Southern Australia New Zealand Celebration New Zealand
6 nights 14 nights 12 nights
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Melbourne Auckland Auckland
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Inside fares from Inside fares from Inside fares from
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Cunard Announces 2020-21 Program – All Three Queens to Visit Australia
Cunard has unveiled full details of its
2020-21 program, offering Australians
unprecedented opportunities to travel
in style on board the line’s iconic trio of
Queens.
The new program features world
voyages by flagship Queen Mary 2
and her younger sister Queen Victoria,
as well as a record 118-day Australian
deployment for Queen Elizabeth, with
all three ships visiting Australia during
the season for the first time in five
years.
From November 2020 to May 2021,
Cunard’s three ships will travel
139,000 nautical miles, calling at 94
destinations in 38 different countries,
including maiden calls to Hualien in
Taiwan, Miyakojima in Japan and New
Plymouth in New Zealand.
Sailings range from short two-night
breaks to a 108-night world voyage,
with itineraries blending world-class globe offering an itinerary packed full Australia and New Zealand. Cunard
cities with smaller, less well-known of ‘must-do’ experiences, including Senior Manager for Australia and
scenic cruising in the Panama Canal New Zealand Katrina McAlpine said:
destinations, and each journey
and overnight stays in San Francisco, “With all three Queens visiting Down
delivering a refined and immersive
Honolulu, Hong Kong, Singapore and Under during our 2020-21 program,
Cunard experience.
Cape Town as well as Sydney. Her time and Queen Elizabeth spending a
Departing Southampton on 10 January record number of days in Australian
2021, Cunard’s flagship Queen Mary in Australian waters will also include
visits to Brisbane, the Whitsundays and waters, Australians will have more
2 will embark on a classic voyage of opportunities than ever before to
global exploration, taking in diverse Darwin.
experience all the pleasures of a
regions from southern Africa to Meanwhile, Queen Elizabeth’s holiday at sea with Cunard. This new
Southeast Asia and the Mediterranean program of exotic voyages will offer program offers a wonderful mix of
as well as Australia where she will visit more regional-focussed itineraries unique and interesting itineraries, from
eight ports, from Fremantle to Cairns including her record 118-day season voyages circumnavigating the globe
and Darwin. Down Under featuring a range of short through to short local sailings for those
Queen Victoria will set sail on a sojourns between major Australian who’d like to explore more of Australia
western circumnavigation of the cities as well as longer journeys around in style,” Ms McAlpine said.
Viking Takes Delivery of Sixth Ocean Ship
“It is always a proud moment when
we are able to welcome a new ship
to our fleet,” said Torstein Hagen,
Chairman of Viking. “Viking Jupiter is
our sixth ocean vessel in just four years–
a clear sign of the positive response
to our approach to ocean cruising.
We are different because we focus
on the destination, and that resonates
with our guests. We are pleased that
with continued growth we have
the opportunity to introduce even
more travellers to the Viking way of
exploration.”
Viking’s ocean ships have a gross
tonnage of 47,800 tons, with 465
Viking has taken delivery of Viking to experience the Mediterranean staterooms that can host 930 guests.
Jupiter, the company’s sixth ocean during the quiet season. During Viking Jupiter is part of Viking’s award-
ship. The delivery ceremony took its maiden season, Viking Jupiter winning ocean fleet of sister ships,
place at Fincantieri’s shipyard in will sail itineraries throughout the which also includes Viking Star, Viking
Ancona, Italy. On February 16, Viking Mediterranean and then Scandinavia. Sea, Viking Sky, Viking Sun, and Viking
Jupiter will be the first in Viking’s fleet to The ship will officially be named Orion. Ten additional ships are also
sail the Journey to Antiquities itinerary, in Oslo, Norway on 6 June by her planned for delivery starting in 2021,
a new itinerary sailing between Athens ceremonial godmother, Sissel Kyrkjebø, which could bring Viking’s ocean fleet
and Rome offering guests the chance the acclaimed Norwegian soprano. to 16 ships by 2027.
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Princess Cruises Launches Its Biggest Australian Summer Program
At a special presentation and luncheon on board Majestic Princess, Princess
Cruises unveiled its biggest ever Australian summer program, featuring the local
debut of the spectacular 3560-guest Regal Princess, the return of Grand-Class
ship Sapphire Princess, and record cruise seasons in Sydney and Adelaide.
The new 2020-21 program offers the local fleet would visit almost 80
holidaymakers a choice of 123 cruises, destinations across 19 countries and
with five stunning Princess ships sailing increase the number of cruise days on
from six homeports across the country offer to a new record. Editor John Treacy with Majestic Princess
between October 2020 and April 2021. “From short cruises visiting picturesque (Photo David Jones)
The season will be headlined by the Australian coastal towns to exotic Additional highlights of the new
cruise line’s youngest and largest cruises to Papua New Guinea and Asia, program include: Regal Princess’
ships – the 143,700-tonne Majestic the new program also includes a wide maiden voyage from Sydney to New
Princess returning to Australia for her choice of roundtrip voyages to New Zealand departing on December 2,
third summer to sail alongside sister Zealand from Sydney, Melbourne and 2020; an unprecedented 20 cruises
ship, the 142,200-tonne Regal Princess Brisbane, enabling guests to select a to and from Adelaide – a move that
which will make her inaugural visit to cruise based on the featured ports. represents the biggest ever cruise
Sydney on 2 December 2020. Carrying Options include calls to Tauranga, industry commitment to South Australia.
3560 guests each, both ships will be Picton (for the Marlborough wine
The deployment features six roundtrip
based in Sydney and will offer 35 region), Akaroa and Wellington as well
cruises from Adelaide on Sea Princess
cruises between them boosting Princess as Majestic Princess and Regal Princess’
and Sapphire Princess, as well as a
Cruises’ Sydney capacity to record first visits to the restored Lyttleton Cruise
further 14 one-way itineraries on Sea
levels. Terminal, the gateway to Christchurch.”
Princess, Sapphire Princess and Majestic
Mr Ferguson said.
Princess Cruises’ Senior Vice President Princess; The 116,000-tonne Sapphire
Asia Pacific, Stuart Allison said “This Princess Cruises’ Destinations Director, Princess will also sail to destinations
will be the biggest deployment we’ve Michael Mihajlov said the line was
including New Zealand, South Australia
ever had in Sydney. Not only will this pioneering partnerships with regional
and Tasmania on a series of cruises
be the first time in history that Princess experts in response to demand for
from Melbourne and Sydney. Sapphire
Cruises has deployed two Royal-Class meaningful and authentic tourism
Princess will also sail on Princess
ships from the same homeport outside experiences. He said “Princess Cruises’
Cruises’ much-loved Northern Explorer
Florida, but we will also have a record 2020-21 program features visits to 14
UNESCO World Heritage sites and itinerary, taking holidaymakers from
number of premium balcony and mini- Melbourne to Fremantle via Darwin
suite staterooms available.” offers a range of cruises with late night
departures. To ensure our guests enjoy and the Kimberley region, with ports
“The program also signals other ‘firsts’ immersive, culturally rich experiences of call including the ship’s maiden visit
with the anticipated arrival of Ocean during their extended time ashore, to Eden. In addition to sailing South
MedallionClass technology onboard we’ve expanded our global Local Australian itineraries, Sea Princess
Regal Princess whilst Sapphire Princess Connections program in Australia and will homeport in Perth (Fremantle) to
will mark her inaugural season in New Zealand – demonstrating Princess sail the Western Australian coastline
Melbourne.” explained Mr Allison. Cruises commitment to sustainable from Broome to Albany, and longer
Announcing details of the new tourism and how the benefit of cruise voyages to South East Asia. Sun Princess
program Princess Cruises’ Sales and tourism can be felt well beyond the will homeport out of Brisbane with 31
Marketing Director, Nick Ferguson said ports our ships visit.” cruises ranging from 2 to 35nights.
The Unchartered World Expedition Cruise
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Expeditions & Experiences for 2021 it will be explored by the first continents, covering a total of 39,000
Silversea was in Australia recently to Expedition World Cruise in history: the nautical miles visiting 107 ports.
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The Expedition World Cruise 2021 will
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will explore the secrets of the world world raw and unfiltered. Silversea’s
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are about uncharted wonders, over 167 days, the world’s most more details on this exciting cruise –
extreme latitudes, and entire months luxurious ice-class crossover ship will Editor
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the remote destinations visited by the by Seabourn featuring Zodiacs, of destinations and experiences
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programs and the fascinating places desirable destinations around the Venture is scheduled to launch in June
yet to be explored in the future. world, including Alaska, Australia & 2021, with a second yet-to-be-named
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www.cruisingnews.com 13Serenade of the Seas to Call Australia Home
Brisbane’s International Cruise Terminal Last but by no means least, Australia’s
and located within a stone’s throw of largest and most technologically
the stunning South Pacific. advanced cruise ship, Ovation of
Serenade of the Seas – the younger the Seas, returns for her fifth season
sister to Radiance of the Seas – will sail down under. Each cruise can cater to
from Sydney’s Overseas Passenger up to 4,900 guests, who will continue
Terminal for the first time from October to enjoy incredible thrills such as the
2020 to April 2021, offering 18 dining iFly skydiving experience, North Star
venues, bars and lounges, as well as viewing capsule and bumper cars
a rock-climbing wall, 9-hole mini golf included in their fare as standard.
course and three pools. The 2400-guest “Our company ethos has always been
megaliner boasts Whoopi Goldberg to bring Australians our world-class
as her godmother plus lounges and style of cruise holidays – direct to their
bars not seen previously in Australian doorstep,” said Susan Bonner, Royal
waters, including the Safari Club, Caribbean International managing
Congo Bar and Zanzibar Lounge. director, Australia & New Zealand.
Australian travellers can choose from
four Royal Caribbean megaliners and Australian fan-favourite Voyager of Together, the four Royal Caribbean
the Seas returns to Sydney in October megaliners will offer more capacity
two home ports from 2020, when the
2020. With capacity for 4000 guests, and itineraries than ever before, with
line introduces a brand-new ship to
the megaliner is widely considered more than 80 sailings for Australian
Sydney Serenade of the Seas and the ship which started the revolution travellers to choose from, ranging
delivers Queenslanders with their very for larger, newer and more feature- from 2 to 19 nights to destinations in
own dedicated cruise ship, Radiance packed ships being deployed down the South Pacific, New Zealand and
of the Seas, home ported from under. Australia.
Royal Caribbean International Returns to Brisbane
Royal Caribbean International has nineteen restaurants, cafes, lounges central component of the company’s
announced it will return to home and bars – including favourites Queensland growth plans, which
porting in Queensland with the such as Chops Grille for perfectly include increasing calls to the state
2400-guest Radiance of the Seas, to cooked steaks, Giovanni’s Table for by 20% for the 2020/21 summer cruise
be based at the brand new Brisbane Italian served family-style as well as season.
International Cruise Terminal at Izumi, where talented chefs create Port of Brisbane Chief Executive
Luggage Point from November 2020, Japanese-infused delights in an open Officer Roy Cummins welcomed
offering bold adventure and easy kitchen. At 293m long, she boasts Royal Caribbean’s announcement.
access to Queensland’s stunning features like a rock-climbing wall, “The Brisbane International Cruise
beaches and the idyllic South Pacific. 9-hole mini golf course, self-levelling Terminal opens up a whole new
At 90,090 GRT, she will be the pool tables, indoor cinema and a world of opportunities for cruising
largest ship home ported in the sports court. in Queensland,” Mr Cummins said.
Sunshine State. During her inaugural Radiance of the Seas will arrive to “Providing capacity for mega cruise
Queensland season from November Queensland fresh from a multi-million liners like Radiance of the Seas means
2020 to April 2021, Radiance of the dollar makeover following a drydock more investment in the region and
Seas will offer over 20 cruises and inject in 2020, which will see a range of more tourism jobs. RCI’s decision to
more than AUD $20million into the enhancements. homeport Radiance in Brisbane is
Queensland economy in passenger Susan Bonner, managing director a wonderful vote of confidence in
spend alone. of Royal Caribbean International our brand new facility, and we look
Known as Royal Caribbean’s culinary in Australia and New Zealand, said forward to working with them further
ship, Radiance of the Seas features that returning to Brisbane was a into the future.”
First Woman Captain to Launch a Brand-New Cruise Ship
Captain Melani, 45, has progressed female Master Captain in 2016 and has
quickly in her nearly 30-year career led Seven Seas Explorer, Seven Seas
to roles of cruise ship leadership. She Mariner and Seven Seas Navigator
began her nautical career at age 16 as during her tenure.
a cadet while attending school working “Captain Melani has distinguished
on cargo ships in her hometown of herself as a trailblazer in the maritime
Livorno, Italy, along the Tirrenian Sea in and cruise industries,” said Jason
the Tuscany region. After graduating Montague, president and chief
from Nautical College in 1993, she executive officer of Regent Seven
was one of only a few females to hold Seas Cruises. “She is an international
roles of increasing responsibilities on oil role model and admired by our guests
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has tankers, cargo and container vessels. and crew. We are proud to appoint
announced that Captain Serena Captain Melani joined Regent in 2010 Captain Melani as the industry’s first
Melani will helm the cruise line’s newest as a Bridge Officer, and then served as female captain to deliver a new cruise
ship, Seven Seas Splendor, making her Navigation Officer, Safety Officer and ship and look forward to her many
the first woman in cruise industry history Staff Captain on Seven Seas Voyager. future successes leading Seven Seas
to captain a new cruise ship at launch. She became the company’s first Splendor in the years ahead.”
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S.A | ATAS Accredited No. A10954. 15New Hull Artwork for Explorer Dream
40 new suites and butler service.
Ensconced in their private luxe
surroundings, guests will be able to
enjoy all new food and beverage
options combining the best of “East
meets West” and exclusive activities as
part of the Connoisseurs Circle for the
ultimate enrichment programme.
Other new or upgraded facilities on
Dream Cruises has unveiled the Brown, President of Dream Cruises.
board Explorer Dream will include
concept and design behind the “Huang’s artistic style aptly embodies
exciting entertainment and leisure
new artwork that will adorn the hull Dream Cruises’ brand essence with
spaces including the virtual reality
of their newest family member, the its imaginative depiction of mythic ESC Experience Lab, Zodiac Theatre,
75,338 gross tons, 1,870 passenger creatures on a quest to explore new the Palm Court observatory lounge
Explorer Dream. The new hull artwork horizons across the seas.” and a spectacular new lobby atrium
by New York-based, Chinese artist, The latest addition to the Dream area with additional world-class dining
Kuri Huang continues the brand’s Cruises family, Explorer Dream will experiences with the introduction of
signature mermaid brand icon as the assume the role of pathfinder for the Seafood Grill by Mark Best, Mozzarella
ethereal hull painting beckons viewers brand’s global aspirations. Formerly the Ristorante & Pizzeria and Umi Uma Sushi
to ride upon “Waves of Dreams” in “SuperStar Virgo” of sister brand Star & Teppenyaki.
a whimsical and colourful ode to Cruises, “Explorer Dream” is currently Explorer Dream will homeport in Sydney
exploration and discovery. undergoing a US56 million dollar and Auckland from October 2019,
“Dream Cruises is excited to welcome transformation that will incorporate where she will embark on a variety of
the artistic talents of Kuri Huang who exquisite new facilities including The seven-night weekly itineraries exploring
will provide the hull art to our newest Palace, Dream Cruises’ signature, the coastlines of Queensland,
ship, Explorer Dream,” said Mr Thatcher luxury private enclave featuring over Tasmania and New Zealand.
Cheers!
Capitalizing on the success of its
shipboard breweries, Carnival Cruise
Line has partnered with Lakeland,
Fla.-based Brew Hub to become the
first cruise line to can and keg its own
private label beers crafted by its in-
house brewery team aboard Carnival
Horizon and Carnival Vista.
The agreement – the first of its kind
between a craft beer manufacturer
and a major cruise line – was
announced at an event aboard
Carnival Magic at PortMiami.
"With the success of our breweries on
Carnival Vista and Carnival Horizon
the obvious next step was to let all
of our guests fleetwide enjoy our
refreshing craft beers and that's where Colin Presby, left, Carnival Cruise Line’s brewmaster, and Edward Allen, right, Carnival’s
our partnership with Brew Hub began," vice president of beverage operations show trays of the line’s new craft beer cans aboard
Carnival Magic at PortMiami.
said Edward Allen, Carnival's vice
president of beverage operations. on tap across its 26 ships and at all and distinctive aroma of citrus and
"To be the first cruise line to ever private destinations. The beers include: pine and ParchedPig Toasted Amber
scale up its beverage operations by ThirstyFrog Caribbean Wheat – an Ale – highlighted by its rich amber
canning and kegging their own beer is unfiltered wheat beer with flavours of colour and notes of toasted caramel
unprecedented." orange and spices; ParchedPig West and biscuit, this beer is well balanced,
The three beers, which are based Coast IPA – the embodiment of a smooth and highly drinkable.
on recipes developed in-house by traditional West Coast India Pale Ale, A brewery will also be featured
Carnival's brewery team, are now this hoppy, intense beer is loaded with aboard Carnival Panorama when it
available in 16-ounce cans and bitterness with a bright flavour profile debuts in California in December 2019.
Cruising from Brisbane
Dream Cruises responds to demand for cruises ex Brisbane. As they prepare to send the newest member of its fleet to
Australia and New Zealand from October 2019, the company has responded to industry and consumer demand by
releasing details of a dedicated series of departures from Brisbane.
There are six ex-Brisbane itineraries to choose from including four Australian coastal cruises and two Trans-Tasman options.
The Australian coastal cruises depart throughout November 2019, visiting Sydney, Newcastle, Sunshine Coast, Gladstone
and Mooloolaba. The Trans-Tasman options depart from Brisbane to New Zealand via Sydney, Milford Sound, Doubtful
Sound and Dunedin, with the option to disembark in Wellington or continue on to Auckland (via Gisborne).
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New Partnerships
Celebrity Cruises has announced
partnerships with the American Ballet
Theatre and Michelin-starred Chef
Daniel Boulud, bringing a host of new
opportunities for guests.
“Our guests know to expect something
unique, upscale and unexpected
each time they step onboard. By
partnering with American Ballet
Theatre and the world’s leading
culinary authority, Daniel Boulud, we
are creating experiences that won’t
just meet those expectations — but
shatter them,” said Lisa Lutoff-Perlo,
President and CEO, Celebrity Cruises.
“I cannot think of better partners than
American Ballet Theatre, who will bring
the best classical dance experience
on board, and Chef Daniel Boulud, a
chef that all other chefs admire and
respect for hospitality, creativity and
excellence both in the kitchen and
dining room” said Brian Abel, SVP,
Hotel Operations, Celebrity Cruises.
The new experiences with both
American Ballet Theatre and Chef
Boulud will begin rolling out across the
fleet in 2019, starting with Celebrity
Summit, then Celebrity Equinox and
Great Lakes Grand Discovery and French Canada and Great Lakes
Celebrity Millennium. Victory Cruise Lines, committed coastlines, through scenic seaways
to small-ship cruising on the North and inland lakes navigating hidden
American and Canadian coasts, is harbors and more remote ports of
highlighting the line’s first two itineraries call. Included shore excursions are led
since joining American Queen by knowledgeable guides providing
Steamboat Company. Operated by opportunities to uncover the rich
the leader in U.S. river cruising, the history and culture of the Great Lakes
sailings on the 202-guest M/V Victory region.
I and M/V Victory II cruises on all “Our goal with Victory Cruise Lines
five Great Lakes and the Canadian is to deliver a small ship experience
Maritimes are a refreshing alternative with the same authenticity and
to ocean cruising. passion for service that exists with
Victory Cruise Lines will begin its our luxurious riverboat fleet,” explains
upcoming season in May 2019 with John Waggoner, chairman and CEO
a 10-day sailing on M/V Victory I of American Queen Steamboat
between Toronto and Chicago Company. “We look forward
and a 10-day sailing on M/V Victory to bringing our award-winning
II between Montreal and Detroit. experience to these northern waters
Both elegant small ships have been and celebrating the beauty of this
designed to cruise along magnificent bountiful region.”
Make it a Christmas to Remember
Paul Gauguin Cruises has announced families, and friends wanting to 118. Before embarking on the voyage,
a special offering for the 2019 festive experience a relaxing Christmas in guests have the opportunity to explore
season with the luxurious Tahiti & the 2019. An incredible week traversing the dynamic dining, nightlife, and
Society Islands voyage departing 21 the South Pacific allows guests to slow shopping in the capital city.
December and 28 December 2019. down and let stress melt away during As the voyage progresses, travellers
the busiest time of year. Floating in indulge in the lush rainforests of
Paul Gauguin Cruises’ trademark
crystal clear lagoons, wandering Huahine, known as ‘The Garden
7-night cruise is the perfect
through lush rainforests, and exploring Island’, discover the vanilla-scented
introduction – or reintroduction – to
local villages is encouraged and shores of Taha’a, and delight in the
the picturesque charms of the South
celebrated onboard the m/s Paul white-sand beaches, technicolour
Pacific, destinations of which played
Gauguin. Beginning in Papeete, Tahiti, coral reefs, and romantic lagoons of
muse for author James A Michener, the islands of Polynesia are a gorgeous Bora Bora. This incredible sojourn visits
painter Paul Gauguin, and many collection of volcanic atolls strewn the beautiful Moorea, before returning
others. across the grand Pacific Ocean, and rejuvenated guests to Papeete after
This is the perfect voyage for couples, the island of Tahiti is the largest of all 7-nights of leisure.
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www.cruisingnews.com 19Successful Sea Trials
ship in Coral Expeditions’ fleet of
Australian flagged ships, all purpose-
built for expedition-style cruising. Coral
Expeditions Executive Director Paul
Chacko says: “The Coral Expeditions
team, led by Group GM Mark Fifield,
has worked closely with the shipyard
to ensure the vessel meets our
requirements for extended expeditions
in remote areas. We have drawn
on three decades of building and
operating our own ships to ensure we
get it right."
Following final touches, including the
installation of a collection of Australian
art and photographs, the Coral
Adventurer will begin her sold-out
maiden voyage from Singapore to
Darwin on 24 April.
Also tested during the sea trials were
the proprietary dual ‘Xplorer’ tenders,
a trademark feature of all Coral
Expedition ships. Quickly deployed via
a complex hydraulic mechanism, the
Xplorers can whisk all 120 passengers
and the accompanying expedition
Coral Expeditions has announced the shipyard and various systems team off to a remote beach or a
successful and on-time completion manufacturers to put the vessel village pier in open comfort. The high-
of the first sea trials of its new world through her paces amidst rough sea tech Coral Adventurer also carries
expedition ship Coral Adventurer. conditions. True to her design intent, eight zodiacs and sufficient kayaks for
A team of 12 senior marine and guest enjoyment, ensuring that quality
she demonstrated impressive stability
management staff from Coral of expedition experience and time
Expeditions’ Cairns headquarters and sea-keeping characteristics. ashore remain the company’s unique
joined representatives from the The Coral Adventurer will be the fourth selling point in the market.
Exclusive Concert
Guests on a luxury international cruise line were treated to what might just be the most iconic Aussie experience
imaginable, an exclusive concert with Daryl Braithwaite and his band in Darwin.
Azamara Club Cruises boutique 690-guest ship, Azamara Quest, offered the complimentary show exclusively to guests
when the ship spent overnight in Darwin on 12 March, as part of a 14-Night Australia and Indonesia Voyage. Hosted at the
Darwin Convention Centre, guests were greeted with a cocktail reception on arrival and a performance by Darwin local
sensation, Ali Arjibuk Mills. – renowned for her stunning Kriol rendition of “Waltzing Matilda”. Darryl Braithwaite and his band
then took to the stage with a string of chart-topping hits.
The concert is part of the line’s unique “AzAmazing Evenings” program – complimentary, exclusive evenings filled with
music, dance, and more in settings unique to each destination, included on cruises seven nights or longer. Other upcoming
international events include a “Concert at the Rock of Gibraltar” and “Ephesus: Back to Roman Times” – a private concert
at an archaeological wonder, the Odeon in Ephesus, Turkey.
Silversea Unveils Immersive Culinary Enrichment Program – S.A.L.T.
Silversea Cruises is introducing an tailored according to the sailed destination.
innovative new culinary enrichment region and will incorporate both ship- A true expression of Silversea’s aim to
program —S.A.L.T., an acronym of based and shoreside enrichments, take guests closer to the authentic
‘Sea and Land Taste’—which has including market trips, winery visits, beauty of the world in luxury, S.A.L.T.
been crafted with immersive culinary and dining experiences in regional
will build on Silversea’s commitment
experiences in mind. Designed in restaurants and bars; food and
to unlocking unique and compelling
collaboration with Adam Sachs, a wine tastings; special dinners with
experiences by connecting guests
multi award-winning Journalist and guest hosts; insightful food lectures;
cooking classes and demonstrations with fascinating destinations and
former Editor-in-Chief at a leading cultures. The holistic journey of culinary
from local guest chefs and food
culinary magazine. Silversea’s Sea and discovery will extend throughout the
experts; and numerous other exciting
Land Taste project will enable guests cruise for guests, both on board and
enhancements. A dedicated S.A.L.T.
to travel deeper through a range of ashore, through curated experiences
Lab will provide the perfect setting for
culinary insights, once it is inaugurated guests to explore culinary cultures from around the world. The new culinary
with the launch of Silver Moon in around the world, while a new S.A.L.T. concept will make authentic and
August 2020. restaurant will serve regional cuisine local cuisine available to all guests
The new S.A.L.T. program will be that will adapt according to the sailed throughout the cruise.
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