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MORE VALUE AND CONVENIENCE — NOW YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL.
Introducing a new way to experience the world of Holland America Line.
For one simple fare, you’ll also receive our most popular amenities, including Shore Excursions,
our Signature Beverage Package, Specialty Dining and our most popular Wi-Fi package
— worth AU$120 per person, per day.
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Thursday 22nd April 2021
Mystery cruise!
UNIWORLD Boutique River
MSC signs with Saudi I Want It All!
HOLLAND America Line is
Cruises has announced its first- MSC Cruises has signed a cruise ship. launching a new, “always-
ever mystery cruise. landmark agreement with Cruise “We are delighted to work with available” pricing program
The exclusive 10-day trip Saudi to bring its ships to Saudi MSC Cruises and are keen to called Have It All, which
will depart on 12 Jun 2022 Arabia. forge a long-term partnership,” includes a premium package of
in Europe on a brand new The cruise line will deploy MSC said Cruise Saudi Managing four popular amenities.
one-time only itinerary, Magnifica and MSC Virtuosa Director Fawaz Farooqui. Have It All will see guests
featuring over-the-top, unique to the Red Sea in the coming “We look forward to exploring receive four inclusions they
experiences both on and off northern winter, with the move opportunities to increase the would typically purchase after
the ship. to officially launch Cruise Saudi’s number and size of vessels their fare, resulting in 50% or
The itinerary, which has ambitions in the sector (CW 02 operating on Saudi routes in the more savings, and a value of
never been offered by Feb). future,” he said. $120 per person, per day.
Uniworld before, will be drip Under the terms of the “Saudi Arabia has a lot to The offer includes wi-fi, and
fed via clues to guests in the agreement, MSC Magnifica offer visitors, and the new the drink package, with service
weeks prior to departure, will homeport in Jeddah, the collaboration will open doors for charges included.
along with a packing list. commercial hub of Saudi Arabia, intrepid travellers from across the It also includes one shore
Additional clues may be and the second-largest port in the globe to be amongst the first to excursion and one night of
added onto the website as Middle East. experience the rich Saudi heritage speciality dining for cruises
the itinerary gets closer to Operating seven-day Red Sea and warm hospitality.” of six to nine days; two
departure. cruises from Nov 2021 to Mar Farooqui noted welcoming excursions and two nights of
The Mystery Cruise starts at 2022, Magnifica will visit a international tourists to Saudi dining for cruises of 10 to 20
$9,999 per person, including selection of ports in the region, Arabia’s emerging destinations days; and three of both for
Economy airfare. including three Saudi stops. will create new sources of income cruises of 21+ days.
“At Uniworld, our guests Flagship Virtuosa will see her for the communities. “We conducted extensive
never cease to amaze us with winter 2021 program in the MSC Cruises Executive Chairman research with experienced
their incredible support and Arabian Gulf enriched with calls Pierfrancesco Vago said he was cruisers and travel partners
loyalty,” said President & in the port of Dammam, visiting impressed with Saudi Arabia’s to understand what they
Chief Executive Officer Ellen Al-Ahsa on weekly calls from Dec ability to preserve its traditions find most valuable when
Bettridge. 2021 to Mar 2022. and culture, and make them purchasing a cruise and
“They put their faith in us The agreement is expected to available for the world to see. the results overwhelmingly
time and time again, so we bring a total of up to 170,000 “I am delighted that MSC pointed toward one simple
decided to have some fun guests to Saudi Arabia during the Cruises will be in a position to fare that included our top
creating a one-of-a-kind upcoming winter. contribute to the Kingdom’s amenities,” said HAL President
Mystery Cruise with all new Thanks to a partnership with opening to international visitors Gus Antorcha.
experiences”. airline Saudia, flights will have through becoming a premier “Our past promotions that
their schedules modified to fit cruise destination and I look offered these perks have been
cruise departure and arrival times forward to helping tourists from extremely popular, so we
Cruise Weekly today to ensure smooth connections for all over the world as well as created a premium package
Cruise Weekly today features international travellers. from the Kingdom discover the that is available all the time
four pages of all the latest Saudi residents will also get incredible wonders that this and on nearly all our cruises.”
cruise industry news plus a the opportunity to spend their country has to offer, including the See the front page or call
front full page from Holland holidays in their home country untouched beauty of its coast line 1300 987 322 for more.
America Line. and discover its wonders from a and historical sites,” he added.
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Thursday 22nd April 2021
MSC incentive
AGENTS can learn about
Cunard Event Voyages CLIA Masters
CRUISE Lines International
MSC Cruises’ latest ships and CUNARD Line has announced to meet and mingle with Association’s (CLIA) Masters
have the chance to win a its Event Voyages for next year. renowned authors, West End Program has returned in a new
seven-night cruise for two. Music, literature, art & design, theatre stars, and one of the online format.
In order to be in the running, and theatre-themed trans- world’s top Beatles tribute bands. Previously offered at sea in
Cruise Lines International Atlantic crossings will take place Every journey also offers an annual onboard conference
Association (CLIA) member aboard flagship Queen Mary interactive workshops, format, the Masters Program
advisors must register for the 2, and her sister ship Queen masterclasses, performances, and has been redesigned for this
Ocean Debut Showcase and Elizabeth from 08 May 2022. thought-provoking speakers and year to become a six-week
tune in live to the presentation Guest favourites will be discussions with fellow guests. online course that will be
on 10 May, which includes welcomed back, including “Our Event Voyages have offered twice a year.
MSC’s latest ships MSC Anthony Inglis & the United become a much-loved Open to CLIA member
Seashore and MSC Virtuosa. Kingdom’s National Symphony cornerstone of our brand. They advisors who have achieved
Once advisors have viewed Orchestra (25 Oct-01 Nov 2022), are known for giving guests Ambassador status, the
the presentation, they must and the Literature Festival at Sea exclusive access to notable global program provides an
collect a codeword and (03-10 Dec 2022), in partnership luminaries in their fields, whilst opportunity to attain CLIA
correctly answer five questions with Cheltenham Literature also providing an opportunity Cruise Masters status, the
to be in the running. Festival, and The London Times. to delve into one’s passions, highest qualification for the
Five bonus entries will be Cunard is also introducing the from entertainment to literature Association’s cruise specialists.
awarded to advisors who cruise line’s first Art & Design to art, all within the luxurious CLIA Head of Training &
register and tune in every day Week (28 Aug-04 Sep 2022), surroundings of our ships,” said Development Peter Kollar
during CLIA’s Ocean Debut Beatles and Beyond: Celebrating President Simon Palethorpe. said along with a new format,
between 10 and 14 May - the Best of British (08-17 May), “Our line-up for 2022 sees a the program also offered new
CLICK HERE. and the London Theatre at Sea welcome return of guest favourite content including education
The prize is valid for a with the Olivier Awards (15-22 Event Voyages as well as ones we on data, technology and the
Balcony cabin. May 2022). hope will also become as revered online retail environment.
Guests will enjoy an opportunity in the future.”
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Thursday 22nd April 2021
AQSC 2023 launch
AMERICAN Queen
On the road again... Adv Canada exp
ADVENTURE Canada has
Steamboat Company (AQSC) announced its 2023 Antarctica
has launched its 2023 river expeditions.
cruises, with earlybird savings Guests will Zodiac past
of up to US$2,000 per couple. icebergs, glaciated mountains,
The release has been fast- and volcanoes to learn about
tracked and is the earliest the history and geology from
AQSC has ever delivered a the expedition team.
program, to help meet growing Travellers can also save up to
demand. 25% on select cabin categories
Those booking this year aboard Ocean Endeavour until
through AQSC’s Australian Jun.
representative Cruise Traveller All 2023 Adventure Canada
can access the savings, and Antarctic expeditions are
to add to the value, the new operated by and presented
cruises will feature a host of in partnership with Intrepid
complimentary inclusions, Travel - CLICK HERE.
such as onboard beverages
all day, a one-night pre-cruise THE Reboot, Regroup,
hotel stay, hotel-to-ship Reconnect roadshow presented
transfers, hop-on-hop-off by Norwegian Cruise Line, Club Send us your pie recipes
shore excursions and prepaid Med and Globus kicked off on
gratuities onboard the river Wed, with events at the Sunshine
from around the world
ship. Coast, Sydney, Doncaster, - sweet, savoury and
The new 2023 program Canberra, Wollongong, Brisbane everything in between!
features 168 cruises on five and Geelong.
of America’s most iconic The events were a great Email pie@traveldaily.com.au
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rivers - the Mississippi, opportunity for travel advisors
Ohio, Tennessee, Snake and to join some of their favourite
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Columbia rivers. brands for some face-to-face time
The 2023 season will at one of the first trade events for
also feature AQSC’s new, the year.
245-passenger paddlewheeler, Those who haven’t registered
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American Countess (CW 24 are still able to do so for one of
Mar) which was recently the remaining locations - CLICK
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christened. HERE.
She will join American The next events will take place
Queen, American Duchess and on Tue at the Gold Coast and
American Empress. Newcastle.
Visit aqsc.com.au/2023 to Inset are Norwegian’s James
view the new program, or call McCullough, Club Med’s Adam
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Thursday 22nd April 2021
Now that’s our kind of party
NZCA
PORTHOLE UPDATE
with Kevin O’Sullivan
CEO, NZCA
THE Qatar National Tourism Reuniting with friends and
Council is marking today’s family
Earth Day by celebrating the WONDERFUL scenes played
conservation of dugongs. out in New Zealand’s and
The animal is the subject of Australia’s airports this week as
an upcoming exhibition at the
families who had not seen each
National Museum of Qatar, with
other for over a year were able
the country playing host to the
to reunite.
second-largest population of
dugongs globally. It’s what we envisaged
Qatar’s continued efforts to happening when the trans-
study and protect the dugongs Tasman bubble was in place and
resulted in a rare sighting of a A PAIR of Sydney parents have Bankstown in Sydney’s south west it didn’t disappoint.
840 last year - great success! taken creative action to keep knew they had to do something Opening the air borders
Fun fact: the collective nouns their children’s cruise dreams dramatic to satisfy the joy of between our two countries is a
for dugongs are “herd” and alive. cruising for their children, Adam, massive positive step forward,
“nutcluster”. with New Zealand PM Jacinda
Tina and Nick Cerovac from 8, and Serene, 4 (pictured).
The parents organised a joint Ardern describing the home
birthday party for the children coming for many as scenes
from Love Actually.
Stay inspired with
with a cruise theme, created by
Mauzy Creations. This first influx is mostly
keep dreaming...
“With so many families cruising family members coming home,
with P&O, sometimes three with a sprinkle of holiday-
generations at a time, it’s no makers, but the next steps will
A weekly e-magazine with destination surprise that children would also be an increase in tourists to
features, puzzles and more. be missing much loved holidays the larger cities and premium
at sea and the fantastic onboard tourist destinations. There are
experiences,” said P&O Cruises still people that are sitting on
President Sture Myrmell. the fence and continuing to
“We are looking forward to the react negatively. That’s only
day when we can again welcome natural as we have not been
families to enjoy a special time allowed to fly for over a year,
together on our ships.” locked up in our own back yards
Cruising is never far from the and fearful of the outside world.
©Korea Tourism Organization
children’s minds, Tina said, Bringing our two countries
and they love recreating the together will allay those fears as
experience at home. we return to some semblance
“We are always talking about of normality.
cruising. That’s what gives me hope for
“I have never seen my kids love the return of cruise, soon, and
something so much. we look forward to those same
“If I get a call to say we can happy cinematic moments.
cruise again, I will be in tears.”
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