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19TH YEAR OF PUBLICATION
ESTABLISHED 1998
OCTOBER 2016 ISSUE 103 PRICE $9.35 (INCL GST)
Blohm+Voss shipyard
in Hamburg, Germany
Genting Dream at Meyer-Werft
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Bay Resort Fraser Island
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All is in place for a fantastic record-breaking cruise
Blohm+Voss shipyard season. More than 40 vessels will be sailing in local
in Hamburg, Germany
waters including the much awaited arrival of Royal
Caribbean’s 167,000 GRT Ovation of the Seas due in
Sydney Harbour early morning of 15 December after
reaching Fremantle on 6 December with stops at
Adelaide on 11 December and Hobart on 13 December
– the ship will be a traffic stopper. Also Seabourn
Genting Dream at Meyer-Werft Encore arrives just two weeks after it is officially named in Singapore and the
biggest Princess Cruises’ ship to sail local waters this summer – the spectacular
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3082-guest Emerald Princess – is now on her way down under after departing
Pacific Aria off Kingfisher
from Southampton. In a voyage reminiscent of the line voyages of last century,
the 113,000-tonne superliner is spending 48 nights sailing across four continents
Bay Resort Fraser Island
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from Italy to India via the Suez Canal and south through Asia en route to her
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Front Cover Photos – Blohm+Voss, Meyer-Werft new home in Australia. Making the first of seven maiden Australian port calls
and Kingfisher Bay Resort in Fremantle on 8 November, Emerald Princess will cruise via Melbourne on 13
November, arriving at her new Sydney homeport on 15 November. Stretching
Cruise Season Underway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 290 metres, Emerald Princess is one of Princess’ largest ships and is certain
$11 million Makeover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 to turn heads as she sails from the Emerald City from November 2016 to April
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Northwest Passage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Special Cunard Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 This month of October is the CLIA inaugural Cruise Month, which aims to raise
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First Cruise Season. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Happy Cruising!
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Blohm+Voss – Hamburg
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The front cover of this issue of Cruising another successful master refit of the
News features an aerial photograph of liner, completed as planned, in only 21
the Blohm+Voss shipyard in Hamburg, days.
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Germany. The company provides On the premises of Blohm+Voss
New Riverboat customer service and innovative spanning 421,000 sq.m. there are
solutions from a single source. For seven docks with a size of up to 351m
Blohm+Voss, the focus is on the
in length and 59m in width. Besides
customer. Be it refits, servicing and
cruise liners, also container ships,
maintenance of ships of all types, the
naval vessels and luxury yachts can
new building of luxury yachts or the
easily dock for refits, maintenance
supply of spare parts: the company
and repairs. The shipyard is centrally
realigned itself in order to be able
located across Landungsbrücken
to implement complex projects in a
timely fashion, applying high service in the heart of the Hanseatic City of
standards and fair prices. In the past Hamburg.
year alone Blohm+Voss has made 10 Breaking News – The family-owned
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cruise liners fit for the future. At the end Luerssen Group, founded in 1875, has
Te Papa of May, Queen Mary 2 had its sixth announced the acquisition of the
shipyard stay at Blohm+Voss. It was Blohm+Voss shipyard in Hamburg.
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Record Ship Numbers for 2016/17 Cruise Season
Australia and New Zealand will Five cruise lines will be making their first of 12 maiden calls; the debut of
welcome an unprecedented number first ever calls to a range of ports from the 92,000-tonne Norwegian Star which
of cruise ships this summer, with more Darwin in the Northern Territory to will make seven maiden Australian
than 40 vessels sailing in local waters Burnie in Tasmania, while across the calls commencing with Darwin on 29
– including eight ships making their fleets, individual ships will be making January; the maiden Australian visit of
maiden visits Down Under. Among close to 70 maiden calls to coastal Hapag-Lloyd Cruises Europa 2 which
the flotilla will be the largest ship to towns and cities. The start of the cruise will debut Down Under with her call
visit Australia – Royal Caribbean’s season on October 1 coincides with to Hobart on 26 December, making
167,000-tonne Ovation of the Seas – as the beginning of the local cruise 13 inaugural calls around the country;
well as the youngest and most luxurious industry’s first ever Cruise Month the inaugural visit of Oceania Cruises’
ship ever to cruise here, the boutique promotion, which will see cruise lines Sirena which will arrive in Sydney on 6
Seabourn Encore, which will arrive offering great deals through cruise March 2017 and make eight maiden
in Australia just two weeks after it is specialist travel agents. Highlights calls to local ports; a Royal Rendezvous
officially named in Singapore. of the peak summer period include: of Cunard’s remastered flagship
The first international ship call for the Queen Mary 2 and her younger sister
Detailing the upcoming peak cruise summer season when Celebrity Solstice Queen Elizabeth in Sydney on 25
season, Cruise Lines International returns to Sydney on 8 October; the February; Queen Mary 2’s first ever visit
Association (CLIA) Australasia first maiden ship call for the summer to Tasmania with calls to Port Arthur
Commercial Director Brett Jardine said season when Holland America Line’s on 27 February and Hobart on 28
a record 41 ships from CLIA member Maasdam debuts in Sydney on 20 February; Royal Caribbean’s first call
cruise lines would be based in Australia October; the inaugural Australian to Wollongong with a visit by Radiance
or visiting local waters between 1 season of the largest Princess ship to of the Seas on 30 October and the first
October 2016, and 30 April 2017, sail from Australia this summer, the ever round trip cruise to South America
compared to 38 ships over the same 3082-guest Emerald Princess, making from Australia – an 84-night cruise by
period last year. Between them, the her first Australian call in Fremantle on Princess Cruises’ Sea Princess departing
ships will make almost 900 calls to ports 8 November, followed by Melbourne Sydney on 11 January 2017.
around Australia over that period – up on 13 November and Sydney on 15
10 per cent on last year’s port calls Other visitors include Carnival Legend,
November; the inaugural visit of the
numbers. With more than half the ships Costa Luminosa, Crystal Symphony,
largest ship to visit Australia, Royal
Queen Victoria, Black Watch, Europa,
(23) offering return cruises from our Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas,
arriving in Fremantle on 6 December Noordam, Insignia, Arcadia, Aurora,
shores, Australians will be able to take
to make the first of six maiden calls L’Austral, Golden Princess, Pacific
advantage of almost 400 roundtrip
following her launch earlier this year; Princess, Seven Seas Voyager, Seven
itineraries from local ports, a 20 per
the Australian debut of the ultra-luxury Seas Navigator, Voyager of the
cent rise on last summer’s offerings.
Seabourn Encore arriving in Darwin Seas, Explorer of the Seas, Legend
Mr Jardine said the record season of the Seas, Silver Whisper and Silver
on 22 January and sailing down the
reflected the continuing surge in Discoverer who will join our locally
Australian coast to reach Sydney on 2
Australian cruise passenger numbers as based ships Pacific Aria, Pacific Dawn,
February and Melbourne on 4 February
well as the nation’s growing popularity Pacific Eden, Pacific Jewel, Pacific
– In all she will make nine maiden
as an international cruise destination. Pearl, Carnival Spirit, Dawn Princess,
Australian calls; the first Australian
Australia is the fourth largest source Sea Princess and Sun Princess.
visit of the luxury Azamara Journey,
market for cruise passengers in the
arriving in Darwin on 8 February, the It will be an outstanding cruise season.
world with official CLIA figures showing
more than one million Australians
took a cruise in 2015 – a 14.6 per
cent increase on the previous year.
Australian cruise passenger numbers
have grown by almost 20 per cent
annually over the past decade
Seabourn Encore Rendering
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Queen Mary 2 & Queen Elizabeth Royal Rendezvous Sydney 2011
Carnival Legend – James Morgan Emerald Princess
Maasdam Pacific Eden
A Royal Visit to Tonga
Royal Caribbean International has “We’ve had our eye on Tonga as a
announced Tonga as a brand new destination for our guests for some
destination for its upcoming 2016/17 time, with its vibrant culture, diverse
season. Radiance of the Seas, marine life and stunning natural
nicknamed the “culinary ship” for her beauty,” says Adam Armstrong,
rich variety of onboard dining options, managing director for Royal
will call at the Tongan ports of Vava’u Caribbean International in Australia
on 12 December 2016 and Nuku’alofa and New Zealand. “Radiance of the Radiance of the Seas
on 13 December 2016 for the very first Seas is the perfect size for us to explore Nuku’alofa, capital of Tonga and
time. The two new destinations will new ports in our region, paving the home to the only royal family in the
be part of a 13-night South Pacific, Fiji way for a number of new, exciting Pacific Islands, is a thriving hub of island
and Tonga journey. The cruise, which destinations for our guests.” charm and regal tradition. Guests will
begins in Sydney on 3 December 2016 The two new destinations will bring a have the opportunity to explore the
and calls at the Isle of Pines in New host of unique experiences to the table islands further with a range of optional
Caledonia, Lifou in the Loyalty Islands, for Royal Caribbean – the islands of excursions, including whale-watching
Suva and Lautoka in Fiji, as well as Vava’u are renowned for their coral and snorkelling in Vava’u and a
Tonga, before arriving in Auckland. gardens and sparkling lagoons, while cultural tour in Nuku’alofa.
6 October 2016
Discover the grandeur.
Take advantage of an upgrade.
Sail with Cunard on a selected 2017 voyage and
receive a complimentary stateroom upgrade^
plus on board spending money up to US$525 per person#
Book by 14 November 2016.
To book visit cunard.com, call 13 24 41 or contact your travel agent
Campaign commences 01 September 2016 and ends 14 November 2016, but may end earlier if sold out. Valid for new bookings only. Some Oceanview staterooms may have an obstructed view.
^Stateroom upgrade offer is available based on the upgrade cost between the lead Inside (IF) to lead Balcony (CB) on Queen Victoria and (DF) on Queen Mary 2, twin stateroom, where applicable.
^Grills upgrade offeris based on the upgrade cost between the top Club Balcony (A1) to lead Princess Grill (P2), or top Princess Grill (P1) to lead Queens Grill (Q6), where applicable. #On board
spending money listed is in USD,per person, applies to the first two guests sharing a cabin, is non-transferable, cannot be redeemed for cash or be used at the medical centre or casino. On board
spending money amount varies by cabin type and voyage duration. Maximum On board spending money listed is based on Queens Grill cabins. Supplements apply for other cabin categories, please
contact Cunard for details. Subject to limited availability. To be read in conjunction with the Terms and Conditions contained in the latest Cunard brochures which passengers will be bound by.
Deposits are refundable outside of 180 days. Whilst all information is correct at the time of publication, offers are subject to change. Please check with Cunard at the time of booking. Cunard plc as
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Three New LNG-Powered Cruise Ships
Carnival Corporation & plc has design, these new vessels will be part
signed a memorandum of agreement of the first generation of cruise ships
with leading German and Finnish to be fully powered by LNG, which is
shipbuilders Meyer Werft and Meyer an industry first and an environmental
Turku to deliver three additional next- breakthrough that will produce the
generation cruise ships that will be fully most efficient ships in the company’s
powered by Liquefied Natural Gas history. Pioneering a new era in the
(LNG), the cleanest burning fossil fuel in use of alternative fuels that reduce
the world. The shipbuilding agreements air emissions, these new ships will use
are subject to several conditions, LNG to generate 100 percent of the
including satisfactory financing. ship’s power both in port and on the
Carnival Corporation said two of open sea – an innovation that will
the new LNG-powered ships are significantly reduce exhaust emissions
designated for the world’s most to help protect the environment and
popular cruise brand, Carnival Cruise support the company’s aggressive
Line, and will be built by Meyer Turku sustainability goals.
at its shipyard in Turku, Finland, with “We are proud to be at the forefront
delivery dates expected in 2020 and of introducing LNG-powered ships
2022. to the cruise industry, working with
The new ship for P&O Cruises UK will our partners to achieve shipbuilding
be built by Meyer Werft at its shipyard breakthroughs like this that will help
in Papenburg, Germany, with an us produce the most efficient and
expected delivery date in 2020. sustainable ships we have ever
In conjunction with the order, the built,” CEO of Carnival Corporation
delivery dates for the new builds for & plc. Arnold Donald said. “This is
Germany-based AIDA Cruises and also an important step in our fleet
Italy-based Costa Cruises for 2020 will enhancement plan that enables us
shift to 2021 to allow the company to to execute on our long-term strategy
more effectively allocate measured of measured capacity growth over
capacity growth across its 10 global time, while delivering innovative new
ships that further elevate our already
cruise brands in more markets
great guest experience. Every time we
throughout the world.
launch a new ship, we have a new
In total, the company now has opportunity to create excitement and
agreements in place to build seven show consumers why cruising is a great
LNG-powered cruise ships across four vacation at an exceptional value,
of its 10 global cruise brands in coming especially for those who typically
years. As previously announced, the consider land-based vacations.”
first of these ships is expected to be
As part of its fleet enhancement plan,
in service for AIDA Cruises and Costa
Carnival Corporation has already
Cruises in 2019.
taken delivery of three new ships in
Based on Carnival Corporation’s 2016 for its AIDA Cruises, Carnival
next-generation “green cruising” ship Cruise Line and Holland America Line
brands, and plans to launch the all-
new Seabourn Encore in December
2016. Including Seabourn Encore and
the three new ships announced for
Carnival Cruise Line and P&O Cruises
UK, Carnival Corporation has a total
of 18 new ships scheduled to be
delivered between 2016 and 2022.
Flow with a Pro on Ovation of the Seas
The first ever ‘Flow With a Pro’ cruise
takes place on Ovation of the Seas’
history making sailing from Fremantle
to Sydney in December this year,
complete with tuition, expert advice
and demonstrations from Adam
Wildman, European flowboarding
champion in 2013, 2014 & 2016 and
Royal Caribbean’s home-grown
FlowRider Ambassador. Throughout
the cruise guests will receive access
to complimentary group lessons from
Adam Wildman, plus he’ll showcase
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VA N U AT U FIJI FIJI CALEDONIA Vila
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Stunning $11 Million Modern Luxury Makeover for Celebrity Solstice
On the eve of her arrival down under enjoy indulging in the finest Asian inspired cocktails, Japanese beers and
for her fifth consecutive season, cuisine, so we’ve added Sushi on Five premium sakes, plus an array of mouth-
Celebrity Cruises has revealed details for some of the best sushi at sea,” watering starters and entrées and the
of the extensive AUD$11.25 million Armstrong continued. “We’ve no Photo Gallery – Celebrity Solstice’s
revitalisation planned for Celebrity doubt Australians are going to love all Photo Gallery will also receive a full
Solstice, including “A Taste of Film” our new offerings, and can’t wait to modern luxury makeover, removing
cinema experience under the stars, unveil them when Celebrity Solstice the traditional panel display of printed
new Lawn Club cabanas, an authentic returns to our shores in November,” he photos and introducing 25 state-of-the-
Japanese sushi restaurant and an all- concluded. art touch screen kiosks, where guests
new digital photo gallery. Australians The revitalisation will see various will be able to view their professional
will be the first to experience Celebrity enhancements and additions photos taken throughout their cruise
Solstice’s myriad of exciting new implemented throughout the ship, and purchase a variety of photo
features. After making her debut as the including: A Taste of Film – Celebrity formats. This new service allows guests
first international cruise ship to return Solstice will be the first of the Solstice
to Sydney for the summer season on 8 to download their purchased photos
Class ships to offer this gastronomic and
October, the 2,850-guest ship will cruise direct to their mobile device at any
film adventure, which pairs big-screen
to Singapore where she will enter dry- time during their cruise, and instantly
movies that evoke a specific cultural,
dock on 22 October. Emerging nine share their cruise memories with friends
culinary or destination experience,
days later, Celebrity Solstice will then and family back home via social
with cuisine that brings the scenes
sail into her Sydney home-port on 14 on the screen to life through guests’ networking, email or messaging.
November. taste buds. Additionally, a large In addition, an expansive Art Gallery
“Since her very first season down under, movie screen will be added to The will emerge from the current Photo
Celebrity Solstice has won the hearts Lawn Club where the unique culinary Gallery, featuring a dedicated auction
of Aussies,” says Adam Armstrong, experience will be hosted; Lawn Club location with contemporary art lining
Managing Director of Celebrity Cruises Cabanas – Brand new alcove-style the freshly renovated space. Suites
in Australia and New Zealand. “With cabanas will border the real grass lawn onboard will also see various modern
this extensive revitalisation, we’re for additional seating and relaxation luxury enhancements, including lavish
adding more of the things they love, space. Guests will be able to adjust new patio furniture being added to
making the highest rated cruise ship the cabanas to their preferred view suite balconies.
even better. Australians are great throughout the day, whether it be out
lovers of the outdoors, so our iconic, to sea or towards the outdoor movie The newly revitalised Celebrity Solstice
real grass Lawn Club has proven to screen; Sushi on Five – Celebrity’s hotly will arrive back in Sydney on 14
be incredibly popular. We’ll enhance anticipated newest dining experience November, following a repositioning
this space even further by adding will take the place of Bistro on Five and cruise from Singapore. She’ll then
an outdoor movie screen, beautiful feature an expertly crafted à la carte embark on a series of picturesque
cabanas, and introducing “A Taste of menu, curated by sushi chef Yoshikazu itineraries with calls to the green natural
Film” experience, which pairs classic “Yoshi” Okada. Sushi on Five will offer oasis of New Zealand, the exotic
films with culinary delights – an industry hand-rolled sushi, fresh tableside grated escape of Indonesia, and to sought-
first. We also know that Australians wasabi, house-made soy sauce, Asian- after destinations across Australia.
Carnival Corporation Orders Two New Cruise Ships to Be Built in China
Carnival Corporation & plc has formed China-based shipbuilding brand in China. Based on Carnival
announced that its cruise joint venture joint venture between China’s largest Corporation’s Vista-class platform, the
in China has signed a non-binding shipbuilder, China State Shipbuilding design for the new ships will be tailored
memorandum of agreement (MOA) Corporation (CSSC), and Italy-based
to order the industry’s first new cruise Fincantieri S.p.A., the world’s largest for the new Chinese cruise brand and
ships built in China for the Chinese cruise shipbuilding company. The MOA the specific tastes of Chinese travellers.
market. The MOA is subject to several also grants Carnival Corporation’s The first of these ships is expected for
conditions including closing of the cruise joint venture the option to order delivery in 2022. The partners signed
joint venture, financing and other two additional China-built cruise ships. the memorandum of agreement at
key terms. As part of the new MOA, Carnival Corporation’s cruise joint
Carnival Corporation’s cruise joint venture in China will operate the new the 11th annual China Cruise Shipping
venture in China agreed to order two ships as part of its plans to launch and International Cruise Expo (CCS11)
new cruise ships to be built by a newly the first multi-ship domestic cruise in Tianjin, China.
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* Terms and Conditions Apply.Jeremy Sims Takes Centre Stage
Princess Cruises has announced that Announcing the guest speaker,
acclaimed Australian actor director Princess also confirmed the cruise
Jeremy Sims will play a leading role program would include Neil Armfield’s
during its second Travelling Film Festival multi-award winning film Holding the
at Sea. Jeremy will join a spectacular Man, Gillian Armstrong’s Women He’s
line-up of world class cinema and Undressed, international sensation
interactive events planned for the Phoenix starring Nina Hoss, Simon
cruise – a six-night roundtrip voyage Stone’s all-star drama The Daughter,
from Sydney to Tasmania on Dawn Bill Condon’s Mr Holmes starring Sir Ian
Princess. Guests will be able to enjoy a McKellen, delightful family comedy The
special viewing of Jeremy’s acclaimed Crow’s Egg, and Iris from legendary between Princess Cruises and The
film Last Cab to Darwin, starring documentary filmmaker Albert Maysles Sydney Film Festival, the Travelling Film
Michael Caton of The Castle fame, about flamboyant fashion icon Iris Festival at Sea will depart Sydney on 1
followed by an exclusive Q&A session Apfel. November 2016 and will include calls
with the director. Created in a unique partnership to historic Port Arthur and Hobart.
Visit from National Geographic Travel team
P&O’s cruises to Papua New Guinea join the memorable 10-night voyage,
are in the international spotlight, with which saw them learning about the
the prestigious National Geographic history of Papua New Guinea, visiting
Travel team joining a Pacific Aria special sites such as the skull caves of
voyage to the islands. The trip marked Alotau and Rabaul’s live volcano and
the first time that National Geographic enjoying beautiful snorkelling in the
Travel has worked with a cruise line in waters off Kitava and Kiriwina.
Australia, as well as its first visit to the During their trip the duo produced
remote Papua New Guinea Islands of daily Snapchat pieces and posted
Alotau, Kitava and Kiriwina and the several images on the NatGeoTravel Pictured are (L-R): Jess Mandia –
city of Rabaul. Instagram and Twitter accounts, National Geographic Associate Photo
US-based Associate Photo Producer attracting more than half a million Producer, Pacific Aria Captain Anthony
Jess Mandia and Associate Producer likes. A story will soon appear on the Herriott and Associate Producer Becky
Becky Davis travelled to Brisbane to National Geographic Travel website. Davis.
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MSC Cruises has revealed that it will the most popular ship for Chinese
deploy its MSC Splendida to China and other Asian guests cruising the
as of May 2018. In connection with Mediterranean with us. MSC Splendida
this, following in the footsteps of the represents a second, strong step
announcement of the opening of towards meeting the growing demand
the new MSC Cruises own office in for our unique product and ultra-
Shanghai and a new management modern ships by Chinese guests. She
and operations team based there, the will also undergo significant dry-dock
Company is taking another key step enhancement in late 2017, ahead of
to further improve its ability to serve her deployment, to further improve
the Chinese home market. Built in and customise her already amazing
2009, 137,936 GRT MSC Splendida will range of services.”
also become one of the largest, most
modern cruise ships operating in the MSC Splendida will also introduce
region. She features 1,637 cabins, 76% the MSC Yacht Club to the Chinese
of which come with a balcony and market. This is an exclusive, “ship-
can accommodate a total of 4,363 within-a-ship” high-end concept that is
guests. unique to MSC Cruises and is designed
HELLESYLT/GEIRANGER
Norway for the most discerning guests who
FLAAM In her new positioning, MSC Splendida
ST. PETERSBURG desire exclusivity and privacy. Offering
will join MSC Lirica, which has been
STOCKHOLM
Russia
serving to great success the Chinese a broad range of private facilities,
STAVANGER TALLINN
(Lysefijord) Estonia
market since May 2016 and has MSC Yacht Club’s guests benefit from
North
Sweden
recently moved her homeport to exclusive services including a 24-hour
Sea Denmark
Baltic Tianjin, to serve the thriving North China personal butler, dedicated concierge
COPENHAGEN Sea
market during the winter season. reception as well as priority boarding
KIEL
(Lubeck) and disembarkation. MSC Splendida
Speaking at a press conference in
Germany
will be the only ship to make this high-
MSC MAGNIFICA | 14 NIGHTS | 2017 Beijing, Gianni Onorato, MSC Cruises’
end offering available to Chinese
Ex COPENHAGEN EVERY SATURDAY Chief Executive Officer, commented:
or Ex WARNEMUNDE EVERY SUNDAY
“Deploying MSC Splendida to the guests in their home market.
Norway
GEIRANGER shores of China is a further testimony MSC Splendida will visit many popular
HELLESYLT
FLAAM
Finland of our commitment to this key growth cruise destinations in China, Japan
HELSINKI ST. PETERSBURG
BERGEN market. In fact, since it came into and Korea. Her itinerary details will be
Russia
TALLINN service MSC Splendida has been announced in due course.
Estonia
North Sea
Name Revealed
Denmark
COPENHAGEN
Baltic
Sea MSC Cruises has announced the name of its second STX France-built Meraviglia-
WARNEMUENDE WARNEMUNDE/BERLIN generation ultramodern mega cruise ship. She will be called MSC Bellissima and
(Berlin)
Germany will come into service in the northern spring 2019.
Gianni Onorato, MSC Cruises Chief Executive Officer, commented: “MSC
Bellissima is a name that embodies the beauty and the magnificence of this
entire next generation of MSC Cruises ultramodern mega-ships, so rich with new
OVER
NIGHT
LONGYEARBYEN
(Spitsbergen)
features and amenities for guests of all ages and interests.”
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Seabourn Encore for Australia in 2017-18 Programs
Norwegian
Sea
(North Cape)
TROMSO
Seabourn has announced that the newest addition to its small ship fleet,
Norway Seabourn Encore, will offer an encore Australian season in 2017-18. After
HELLESYLT/GEIRANGER
spending her first summer cruising local waters in early 2017, the 600-guest ship will
FLAAM
BERGEN return for an encore season, offering five 16-day voyages in the region between
HAMBURG
December 2017 and February 2018.
Germany
There will be a 16-day voyage from Sydney to Auckland on 4 December 2017,
or 21 January 2018, and visiting New Zealand ports including Tauranga and
Wellington, as well as Philip Island and Melbourne in Victoria. At the end of
her three-month stint down under, Seabourn Encore will depart Sydney on 22
February 2018, on an 18-day voyage along the Queensland coast en route to
CALL 1300 028 502 Bali.
www.msccruises.com.au Seabourn Director of Sales Australia Tony Archbold said the return of Seabourn
Encore was great news for the Australian market. “We’re so thrilled that the
or see your travel agent world’s newest and most luxurious ship will call Australia home again in 2017-18.
Seabourn Encore’s second Australian season will be twice as long as her first – a
testament to the growth of the ultra-luxury cruise market in our region as well as a
nod to Australians’ love of the finer things in life,” Mr Archbold said.MAIDEN
AUSTRALIAN LESS THAN
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ARRIVING FEBRUARY 2017 MONTHS
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FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT WWW.AZAMARACLUBCRUISES.COM.AUMission Accomplished: Crystal Serenity
Completes 32-day Northwest Passage Journey
More than three years after the inception of the immensely
ambitious plan to transit the Northwest Passage, Crystal
Cruises’ luxury cruise ship Crystal Serenity has completed
the epic undertaking. The successful voyage marks the first
of its kind made by a large luxury cruise ship. For 32 days
and 7,297 nautical miles, more than 1,000 guests and 600
crew members witnessed the remote Arctic waterways
and terrain that was inaccessible just over 100 years ago.
“We are humbled and thrilled to have completed such
a monumental journey,” said Edie Rodriguez, CEO and
president at Crystal. “As Crystal is constantly seeking new
ways to share the world with our guests, the Northwest Norwegian Jewel Receives Thumbs Up
Passage represents an especially massive undertaking that
Following the announcement of Norwegian Jewel’s
was made possible by the extreme dedication of our expert
deployment to Australasia commencing November 2017,
destination team and expedition partners. We now look
Senior Vice President and Managing Director for Norwegian
forward to beginning the planning process in delivering
Cruise Line Holdings Asia Pacific, Steve Odell, together with
another memorable experience for guests on our 2017
Vice President of Sales for Norwegian Cruise Line Australia
sailing. ”
& New Zealand, Nicole Costantin, undertook a site check
Crystal Serenity was captained by Master Birger J. Vorland, of the ship in Seattle ahead of the company’s inaugural
who enters an exclusive club of maritime explorers to consumer campaign promoting the ship, planned for
successfully lead a vessel through the Northwest Passage, October 2016.
and joins Norwegian-born sailors Roald Amundsen and
Henry A. Larsen on achieving the professional milestone. “From the moment you step foot aboard Norwegian Jewel
During the northernmost portion of the journey, Crystal the freedom and flexibility of choice that Norwegian Cruise
Serenity was escorted by the RRS Ernest Shackleton. In Line has become renowned for is apparent,” said Mr Steve
addition to being fully equipped as a first response vessel Odell. “The ship offers a wide variety of accommodation
for virtually any emergency situation, the RRS Shackleton at diverse price points, as well as a huge choice of dining
provided ice breaking capabilities, two helicopters for venues, 16 in total, ranging from casual cafes, ice-cream
special adventures and additional expert expedition crew. and dessert bars and extravagant buffet restaurants to
The rugged journey was somewhat of a departure from unique specialty dining experiences – including quality
Crystal’s luxury ocean cruises, as adventures ashore were steakhouses, Brazilian barbecue, sushi and sake, teppanyaki,
centered on the remote and sparse terrain of the region. and fine dining Italian and French venues – all quite easy to
“Wet” zodiac landings, icy hikes, and intrepid treks were find and book using the ship’s interactive digital wayfinding
enhanced by the extensive knowledge of the local Inuit signage. Norwegian Jewel’s on board entertainment is also
guides and the onboard expedition teams. Community incredible, with the ship’s purpose built Stardust Theatre
visits in Canada’s Northwest Territories offered invaluable presenting incredible music, magic and cirque-acrobatic
connections and insights into the local cultures. In shows – with additional shows, including Australian Ballroom
Ulukhaktok, a troop of young local dancers boarded the Spectacular, Burn the Floor soon to be added,” added Mr
ship to perform their traditional interpretive dances, fully Odell.
outfitted in handmade costume. Travellers reflected on Norwegian Cruise Line’s Nicole Costantin said: “One of my
the history of the fateful Franklin Expedition during a visit to favourite elements of Norwegian Jewel, which I expect will
Beechey Island, while a call to Pond Inlet brought Captain be incredibly popular among local cruisers, is The Haven –
Vorland and the town’s mayor together for a mutual an exclusive enclave that in essence is a luxury ship within
exchange of gifts of appreciation. a premium-contemporary vessel, complete with luxuriously
Following the astounding response and enthusiasm about appointed accommodation, private pool and sundeck,
the 2016 sailing, Crystal has announced a second Northwest dedicated dining area and concierge, as well as 24-hour
Passage route in 2017. butler service.” The Haven’s expansive accommodation
options range from Courtyard Penthouses with private
balconies and courtyards, through to Three Bedroom Villas
which accommodate up to eight people and include a
private garden with hot tub.
Discussing the upcoming marketing push, Ms Costantin said,
“October marks an exciting month for us, with our first major
marketing and sales push for Norwegian Jewel coinciding
with Norwegian Cruise Line’s 50th anniversary, celebrating
the line’s long-standing reputation as a leader in innovative
cruising with one of the youngest fleets at sea.”
Alaska Welcomes Its 1,000,000 Cruise Ship Visitor in 2016
For the first time in seven years, Alaska welcomed its one millionth cruise ship visitor. Alaska Governor Walker issued a
proclamation for the occasion, declaring 22 September 2016, Alaska Cruise Ship Visitor Day. The industry is expected to
bring even more visitors next year as Alaska continues to increase capacity. Holland America Line recently announced that
it would be adding a seventh ship to the Alaska market next year. Seabourn has also announced that it will be returning to
Alaska in 2017 for the first time in 15 years. The last time Alaska saw more than 1,000,000 cruise visitors was 2009. “Following
years of amazing growth, Alaska took a big hit, we lost about 15 percent of our market as many businesses suffered
and statewide, Alaska lost more than 5,000 jobs. We are now seeing the benefits of the improved tax and regulatory
environment enacted in 2010,” CLIA Alaska President John Binkley said.
16 October 2016Sydney
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HobartPrincess Cruises Unveils Majestic Princess Design and Key Features
Princess Cruises has unveiled the
design and key features of Majestic
Princess, the newest and most luxurious
ship in its global fleet. Majestic Princess
will offer its guests a variety of enticing
features and experiences, including
two new specialty restaurants –
Harmony, created in partnership with
Chef Richard Chen formerly of Wynn
Las Vegas “Wing Lei” (the first Chinese
restaurant in North America awarded
a Michelin star) this restaurant will
feature haute Chinese cuisine, serving
Chef Chen’s interpretation of classic
Cantonese dishes and Le Bistrot,
located in the lively atrium, will offer
casual French home-style dining with a
modern twist. Reminiscent of a Parisian
bistro, guests will enjoy traditional Jan Swartz & Stuart Allison
escargot casseroles, braised ox tongue – Influenced by fashion, art and history, Under the Stars on the largest outdoor
and mushroom ragout, along with the interior designs of Majestic Princess screen at sea, as well as Water
baguettes, tarts and pastries. present a sophisticated and stylish Colour Fantasy, a cruise industry first
Popular culinary offerings from sister visual experience, representative of presenting a dazzling water and light
ships Royal Princess and Regal Princess travelling the world. Exquisite designs show at sea.
will also be aboard Majestic Princess use metal, glass and inlaid wood
Onboard Experience – Majestic
including: the exclusive Chef’s Table throughout to welcome guests.
Lumiere, a unique and engaging Princess’ guests will also experience
European marble, mosaic tile floors,
dining experience personally hosted polished woods and sumptuous the signature SeaWalk, the industry’s
by Princess’ Executive Chef which fabrics are featured onboard the ship first glass floor walkway at sea,
includes a private galley tour and a alongside plush custom-designed and SeaView Bar featuring “flair”
multi-course dinner served at a grand carpets and hand tufted rugs. bartending with spectacular ocean
custom-designed table where guests views. The Piazza Atrium, the central
Modern and Stylish Stateroom Design
are surrounded by a glimmering focal point of the ship features live
– More than 80 per cent of Majestic
curtain of light; the award-winning Princess staterooms include a private entertainment throughout the day
Crown Grill & Bar, an American balcony. All staterooms feature the and evening. The atrium is surrounded
steakhouse preparing top quality cuts new Princess Luxury bed, featuring a by The Shops of Princess, nearly 1100
of beef, chops and seafood in an custom-made mattress developed by square metres of luxury boutiques
open kitchen served in a classically Dr Michael Breus, the US sleep expert which include designer shops from
elegant restaurant setting and known as “The Sleep Doctor” and Cartier, Bulgari and Chopard, leather
Alfredo’s, named after Princess Cruises’ luxury linens designed by Canadian goods from Burberry and Gucci, along
award-winning Master Chef Alfredo design star Candice Olson. The superb with watches by these luxury brands
Marzi, offering a selection of classic bedding system is exclusively designed as well as Montblanc, Longines, Rado
Italian and signature Neapolitan-style for the Princess SLEEP program. and Tissot.
pizzas (voted “Best Pizza at Sea”),
World Class Entertainment – The first Majestic Princess will sail on her
along with baked pasta dishes and
two shows to be seen on Majestic inaugural voyage on 4 April next year,
specialty appetisers and desserts.
Princess will be “Fiera” and “Fantastic a five-day Adriatic Sea cruise roundtrip
To top it off, there will also be a wide Journey” which have both been from Rome with stops in Kotor and
selection of all-day gastronomy in met with enthusiastic acclaim by
the World Fresh Marketplace, where Corfu. Following her maiden cruise,
international audiences across the Majestic Princess will tour Europe on
guests can taste flavours from diverse Princess fleet. These musical shows
food stations around the world ranging 7, 14, 21 and 28 day cruises departing
feature a world class cast of singers
from Mediterranean dishes to colourful from Rome, Barcelona or Athens.
and dancers along with some of the
farmer’s market salads and a new A repositioning voyage will depart
most elaborate production numbers,
“East Meets West” street food specialty Barcelona on 14 May 2017, visiting
costumes and advanced multimedia
counter. stage technology ever produced Dubai and Singapore before arriving
Modern and Stylish Cruise Ship Design at sea. The ship also features Movies in Shanghai, the ship’s new home.
Majestic Princess will begin its first cruise
from its homeport in Shanghai on 11
July 2017 carrying 3560 guests to a
variety of destinations in Japan and
Korea.
“With the debut of Majestic Princess,
first in Europe and then in China, we
invite guests to indulge in a world
class experience that allows them
to completely relax, unwind and
ultimately ‘come back new’,” Princess
Cruises Vice President Australia & New
Zealand Stuart Allison said.
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Issue date: 29 September 2016Queen Elizabeth
Cunard Unveils Program of Special Events and New Destinations
Cunard has announced details of Meanwhile Queen Mary 2 will continue trees on Queen Mary 2, collaborating
its 2018 Europe program, featuring a to offer the only regular Transatlantic with Ancestry.com, the largest online
series of special event cruises and an crossing in the world with 22 crossings family history resource in the world for
impressive 20 maiden calls for its three scheduled in 2018, and the opportunity the trip of a lifetime across the Atlantic;
iconic Queens. Between them, Queen for a double crossing sailing roundtrip A Photographic Journey to the Land
Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth and Queen from Southampton on select voyages. of the Midnight Sun: Passengers
Victoria will offer 39 roundtrip cruises Cunard’s program of special event on Queen Elizabeth’s Norwegian
from Southampton from March until cruises and onboard activities includes Voyage will learn professional tips
December 2018, including sailings to high profile speakers, and has been from esteemed photography experts
the Mediterranean, Atlantic Islands themed around guests’ interests to and take a special trip to the Arctic
and Europe. The new program includes add a special dimension to each Circle to photograph the stunning
20 maiden calls to destinations around voyage, while a wide spectrum of phenomena of the “midnight sun” and
the world, with visits to exotic ports entertainment has been curated to suit the Big Band Ball – Queen Elizabeth will
like Havar in Croatia, La Rochelle in every taste. play host to a spectacular celebration
France, Bodo in Norway and Puerto del The 2018 special event program of music and dance, with a 13-piece
Rosario in Spain among the program includes: Transatlantic Fashion Week: Big Band Orchestra delighting guests
highlights. Cunard is also returning to Passengers will be treated to the with music from Glen Miller to Duke
10 past popular destinations including glamour of fashion shows onboard Ellington.
Helsinki in Finland, Alghero in Sardinia Queen Mary 2 while being treated to The 2018 program also includes five
and Gdynia in Poland. inspirational talks with some of fashion’s Christmas Market voyages and a
Providing Australian guests with even most reputable names including special five-night New Year Voyage
easier access to ‘the best of the Med’, British fashion writer Colin McDowell calling in Amsterdam on 31 December.
Cunard will offer fly-cruise Queen MBE; Voyage du Vin: Wine-tasting Cunard Director Angus Struthers said
Victoria itineraries to the Western onboard Queen Victoria introduces the 2018 main program offered an
and Central Mediterranean regions passengers to some of Europe’s finest incredible richness and variety with
between September and November wine and port destinations, along itineraries and events that appeal
2018. This program allows passengers with onboard talks from experts and to all. “Whether it’s a two-night short
the flexibility to join voyages lasting excursions around the Atlantic Coast; break or a 24-night voyage the
between seven and 21 nights and to A Journey of Genealogy: For the first Queens of Cunard offer every single
disembark at captivating historic cities time Cunard will offer the opportunity passenger luxury on a grand scale,” Mr
such as Rome, Venice or Barcelona. for passengers to trace their family Struthers said.
Queen Mary 2 Queen Victoria
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