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SILVER MUSE ARRIVES
“DOWN UNDER” – Page 32
At anchor off Airlie Beach, Whitsundays
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The year is off to a flying start and so is
Cruising News as we commence our 22nd
year of publishing the magazine. Thank you
to everyone for your continued support. It is
going to be an action packed year.
SILVER MUSE ARRIVES The cruise industry is projected to grow throughout
“DOWN UNDER” – Page 32
At anchor off Airlie Beach, Whitsundays 2019 with an estimated 30 million travellers
expected to cruise, up 6% from 28.2 million in 2018. This year we will see
many new ships. I will be attending the delivery ceremony in St Nazaire and
the naming ceremony of MSC Bellissima in Southampton in late February,
Arriving in Auckland
Featuring a comprehensive coverage of Global Cruising
Arriving in Sydney
early March. Watch for the reports in our April issue. River cruise also
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continues to grow – Viking is preparing to launch seven new river ships on
Silver Muse Photos – Silversea & John Treacy European waterways in 2019. The new ships include six award-winning
Viking Longships, which will sail the company's most popular itineraries
MSC Bellisima’s Naming Ceremony. . . . . . . . 5 on the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers, and one additional vessel, inspired
Iconic Sydney Flypast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 by the Longships and specifically designed to sail Portugal's Douro River.
Order for 3rd Explorer Class Ship. . . . . . . . . . . . 6
This Edition
Celebrity Edge Named. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Viking has also announced the addition of two new itineraries and a variety
New Dining Steakhouse Concept . . . . . . . . 10 of new pre and post-cruise extensions to its river cruise offerings for 2019.
Coral Adventurer Launched . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 More details in our next issue.
Name for New Carnival Ship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
On Board Norwegian Jewel Carnival Corporation has announced that on 14 January 2019, Katie Lahey,
& Seven Seas Mariner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 executive chair, Australasia, for Korn Ferry, has been appointed to the
Sorrento & the Amalfi Coast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
company's boards of directors, effective immediately. The announcement
Norfolk Island. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
was made following the meeting of the company's boards of directors held
in Miami, Florida. She previously served as executive chair of Carnival
Australia, a division of Carnival plc, from 2006 to 2013. Lahey will serve in
a non-executive capacity on Carnival Corporation's 12-member boards of
directors. She will also serve on the Audit Committees. "We are very pleased
to welcome Katie who brings an extraordinary record of achievement and
deep expertise in tourism, government, retail and entertainment to our
boards of directors," said Micky Arison.
A special report on the arrival “Down Under” of the new flagship for
10
Silversea Cruises, Silver Muse appears in this issue. Part 2 will be published
P&O Tribute Cruise in our April edition.
Cruise Lines International
Association (CLIA) Australasia's
upcoming Cruise Industry Awards
and gala dinner is sold out. The gala
black-tie celebration will be held at
The Star, Sydney, on Saturday 23
February. Finalists for the awards
have been announced. Our April
edition will publish details of the award winners – Editor
50 Years of
Alaska Sailings 16 CLIA Australasia has launched its latest re-certification elective, Cruise
Dynamics 2019, offering a completely new learning experience for travel
agents who will assist agents dealing with the public. The new elective has
been designed to offer an enhanced learning experience, with an intuitive
design, spectacular imagery and interactive elements.
Brisbane moves ahead – Work
continues on the site for the new
Brisbane cruise terminal expected to
open in October 2020.
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MSC Bellissima’s March 2 Naming Ceremony
MSC Cruises’ has revealed details of
the all-star line-up for MSC Bellissima’s
glittering naming ceremony on 2
March in Southampton with the
new addition to the MSC Cruises
fleet becoming the largest ship to
be launched in Southampton. The
event will capture the essence of the
ship’s name Bellissima, which means
“possessing intense beauty, delighting
the senses,” with a stunning array of
live entertainment and performances
awaiting the specially invited guests Nile Rodgers and his band Chic. Chocolaterie and Chocolate Bar from
from around the world. No MSC Cruises naming ceremony the award-winning pastry chef and
MSC Bellissima will feature two brand would be complete without Academy chocolatier Jean-Philippe Maury. The
new Cirque du Soleil at Sea shows Award-winning actress and MSC state-of-the-art ship will offer world-class
VARÉLIA and SYMA and as part of Cruises’ beautiful godmother – Sophia entertainment, the stunning MSC Aurea
the evening’s celebrations, attending Loren who will perform the traditional Spa, outstanding facilities for families
guests will be treated to a very special ribbon-cutting and officially name the in partnership with LEGO Group and
and exclusive Cirque du Soleil at Sea spectacular vessel, MSC Bellissima. Chicco, the MSC Yacht Club as well as
performance during the ceremony on the iconic 96 metre promenade with
MSC Bellissima is the fourth ship from
the pier. This will be the first time that the longest LED sky screen at sea with
MSC Cruises to launch in less than
Cirque du Soleil, the world leader in live a shopping gallery featuring over 200
two years and will be closely followed
entertainment, has performed at the brands.
by MSC Grandiosa in November this
launch of a ship and this will provide year. This next-generation ship will MSC Bellissima will depart Southampton
a taster of what lies in store for MSC feature some of the most innovative on 4 March to commence her 10-night
Cruises guests on board MSC Bellissima. technology at sea with the introduction inaugural cruise to Genoa. From 17
Hosting the evening’s proceedings as of the world’s first virtual personal cruise March MSC Bellissima will commence
the Master of Ceremonies will be the assistant ZOE, taking the connected 7-night itineraries in the Mediterranean
English TV presenter and star of ITV, Holly cruise experience to the next level. calling at Genoa, Naples and Messina,
Willoughby. Providing the live music for Other highlights include a new specialty Valetta, Barcelona, and Marseille.
the evening and getting the audience restaurant concept HOLA! Tapas The April issue of Cruising News will
on their feet will be none other than from two-time Michelin-starred Chef feature a special report on MSC
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Ramón Freixa, a new French specialty Bellissima and the naming ceremony
and three-time Grammy Award-winner restaurant, l’Atelier Bistrot and a – Editor.
Iconic Australia Day Flypast
Abhi Nair, photo manager on P&O Cruises’ flagship Pacific Explorer, captured this iconic Australia Day image of Pacific Eden
with three Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18 Hornets swooping low over Sydney Harbour in salute of the national day.
As the three jets from RAAF Base Williamtown dazzled spectators including thousands of P&O guests in Sydney on Australia
Day Cruises, Abhi knew he had just one chance to record the fleeting moment. And he did in fine style as the aircraft roared
down the harbour between Pacific Explorer and Pacific Eden – for Abhi, Pacific Explorer provided the perfect vantage point
to capture the low-level flypast.
“It was really a great experience to see these man-made wonders of technology fly past us during the Australia Day
celebrations,” Abhi said.
This year, Sydney-based Pacific Explorer and Pacific Eden were moored in the harbour and Brisbane based Pacific Aria was
berthed at White Bay Cruise Terminal to take in the celebrations.
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Celebrity Edge Officially Named by Godmother Malala Yousafzai
After more than four years of limitless passion and commitment to these
passion and hard work on the part of important issues.
thousands of engineers, architects, “We are honoured that Malala
artisans, designers and crew, Celebrity agreed to be the godmother of this
Cruises has set sail into a new era. ship, a role that reflects centuries of
Celebrity Edge joined the fleet after maritime traditions,” said Richard D.
a moving ceremony where the Fain, Chairman and CEO of Royal
ship’s godmother, Nobel Peace Prize Caribbean Cruises Ltd, Celebrity’s
Laureate Malala Yousafzai, was joined parent company. “We are especially
by all on board to “bless this ship and proud because Malala’s example
all those who sail upon her.” of relentless persistence and
The naming event brought together achievement is an inspiration to our
The brand chose to forego the
more than 3,000 guests, employees, crew, who have all worked so hard
traditional champagne bottle at
crew members and students and made real sacrifices to build
the launch, and instead smashed a
to commemorate the debut of better lives for themselves and their custom-made 18-litre bottle of Badoit
Celebrity’s first new ship in six years families.” Lutoff-Perlo added: “I am so French mineral water across the ship’s
and first new ship series in more than a very proud to have Malala Yousafzai as Parabolic Ultra Bow.
decade. godmother of Celebrity Edge. Malala
Celebrity Edge began her inaugural
Yousafzai, who is now a college embodies our commitment to opening
season sailing alternating seven-night
student at Oxford University, is the the world through education and
eastern and western Caribbean
inspirational co-founder of Malala gender equality. Seeing her aboard itineraries before transporting
Fund, which advocates for a world our ship sends a powerful message guests to the stunning vistas of the
where every girl can learn and lead by to our crew who represent over 70 Mediterranean with a range of seven-
investing in local education activists, diverse nationalities, and our guests to 11-night sailings from iconic cities
holding global leaders accountable who we sail all over the world.” She like Barcelona and Rome in 2019.
and amplifying girls’ voices around continued, “The ceremony today Sailing round-trip from Fort Lauderdale,
the world. She discussed those issues was both touching and symbolic of Florida, Celebrity Edge made her
before the ship’s crew and guests in a what Celebrity Cruises stands for. I maiden voyage on 9 December
one-on-one interview with Celebrity’s am grateful to Malala, her family and 2018. Building on Celebrity Edge‘s
President and CEO, Lisa Lutoff-Perlo. Malala Fund for embracing today’s incredible momentum, she’ll be joined
From girls’ education to the power events and look forward to continuing by Celebrity Apex in 2020, and two
of diversity, both share a profound our work together around the world.” additional sister ships in 2021 and 2022.
Order for Third Explorer-Class Ship
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has Explorer has solidified her reputation Montague added, “Over the past 12
announced an order with Italy’s as the most luxurious ship ever built months Regent Seven Seas Cruises has
Fincantieri S.p.A. to build another based on the continuous awards and completed a $125 million remodelling
stunning cruise ship that will continue to guest accolades she earns,” said of our fleet, started construction on
set the standard for defining elegance Jason Montague, president and chief Seven Seas Splendor, unveiled our
at sea. With delivery scheduled in late executive officer of Regent Seven Seas 2020-2021 Voyage Collection with 167
2023, the new vessel will be a sister ship Cruises. “When Seven Seas Splendor’s itineraries and new ports, introduced
to Seven Seas Explorer and Seven Seas inaugural season went on sale in April new relaxed outdoor evening dining
Splendor. 2018 we set a new single-day booking venues on our ships, debuted the
record for our 26-year-old company, most immersive luxury Cuban voyage
Accommodating up to 750 guests,
demonstrating the anticipation for itineraries, revealed Go Local Tours
the intimate and spacious new ship
her 2020 arrival. Each new ship is and Regent Choice small group shore
will be Regent Seven Seas Cruises’
progressively more successful. Our excursions, and now we announce
sixth-all-suite vessel. Details about her growth is a reflection of the amazing one more category-defining luxury
itineraries, suites, restaurants, amenities people who work across our fleet, cruise ship. These are exciting times
and onboard experiences will be our valued shoreside employees, our for everyone associated with Regent
revealed leading up to her 2023 debut. loyal guests and their trusted travel Seven Seas Cruises and we can’t wait
“Since debuting in 2016, Seven Seas advisors.” to show you what’s next.”
Construction Milestone
*** BREAKING NEWS ***
On 1 February 2019 Royal Caribbean International
marked an important milestone as the first piece of steel
was cut for its second Quantum Ultra Class ship at the
Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. Richard
Fain, Chairman and CEO, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
was on hand to announce that the ship will be named
Odyssey of the Seas. It will be the 27th ship in the global
cruise line’s fleet. Set to debut in 2020, Odyssey of the
Seas will sail from the United States. Additional details
on Odyssey will be revealed later this year.
6 February 2019
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First Full Season of Alaska Voyages in 2020
Cunard has announced it will spend
a full season in Alaska from June
through to September 2020 on the
newly-refurbished Queen Elizabeth
and is making its long-awaited return
to Alaska in May this year after a 20-
year break – and due to high demand
the line will more than double their
program in 2020. The expanded
program will offer nine roundtrip
sailings departing Vancouver, ranging
from nine to 12 nights, plus a special
cruise to San Francisco including an
overnight stay on Independence Day.
Guests will have the opportunity to
take in the breathtaking beauty of
Alaska – the Great Land – with its awe-
inspiring landscapes and magnificent
wildlife whilst enjoying the very best
in luxury on board Cunard’s Queen
Elizabeth.
Northwest Pacific coast of Alaska and Guests have the opportunity to
“We had an incredible response to
British Columbia including Skagway, combine voyages together, including
Cunard reinstating voyages to the
Juneau, Ketchikan, Sitka and more. the Alaska roundtrips from Vancouver
beautiful Alaska frontier and are
In addition, the voyages offer more and the North Pacific Crossings to and
delighted to be offering more than than 120 excursions to choose from,
double the number of Cunard sailings from Tokyo.
including scenic cruising in the narrow
for 2020,” Simon Palethorpe, President, waterways of the Inside Passage, the Cunard will also continue its
Cunard said. Hubbard Glacier and Sawyer Glacier’s partnership with Rocky Mountaineer,
Each Alaska voyage will feature twin fjords, Tracy Arm and Endicott offering pre and post cruise tours on
stunning destinations along the Arm. the famous railroad.
Silversea Continues to Unlock Remarkable Experiences
successful day.
Cruising in a distinctly different
ecosystem to that of Silver Cloud, Silver
Discoverer will enable guests to explore
Australia’s Kimberley Coast throughout
2019, showcasing the destination’s
beautiful landscapes, remarkable
wildlife, and fascinating aboriginal
history, among other alluring features.
Offering truly immersive experiences
in the region, Silversea guests will
journey to the King George Falls by
Zodiac, getting close enough to feel
the spray from the 80m twin cascades;
witness Aboriginal rock art dating
back more than 50,000 years; and
spot spectacular wildlife, including the
saltwater crocodile, rare bird species,
and various reptiles. Many other
memorable experiences will ensure a
once-in-a-lifetime voyage.
In its 10th year of expedition cruising On 13 January, Silversea’s Silver Cloud “Many travellers who visit the Kimberley
Silversea Cruises is continuing to journeyed to the 66th parallel south, Coast share the opinion that it is a
unlock a broad range of deep travel crossing into the Antarctic Circle, the life-changing destination,” says Adam
experiences for guests. From the cool first time the ship has ventured so far Armstrong, Silversea’s Managing
conditions of Antarctica to the warm Director for Australia & New Zealand.
south. Guests were rewarded with
climates of Australia and beyond, “This remote and unspoiled region
a special ‘Red Nose’ ceremony on
Silversea’s guests will explore over is a truly unique place that is best
the pool deck, and shortly after, a explored by ship. Silversea’s trademark
900 destinations in 2019. Standout
experiences include a recent trip to record 98 guests celebrated with a level of comfort and exemplary
the isolated waters of the 66th parallel polar plunge, followed by informative service complement the immersive
south and a number of upcoming lectures and trivia games. Guests even experiences on offer to make these
voyages in the spectacular Kimberley spotted humpback whales as the expedition voyages unforgettable for
region. ship sailed northward, rounding off a guests.”
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New Steakhouse Dining Concept
Cunard has announced the menu featured
introduction of a new dining concept, on board Queen
‘Steakhouse at The Verandah’, on Mary 2 last northern
board its three Queens – Queen summer. In addition
Mary 2, Queen Victoria and Queen to the new menu,
Elizabeth. Taking influence from both a new selection
sides of the Atlantic, Cunard’s team of craft cocktails
of chefs have curated a menu that will be available
showcases prime USDA grain finished at The Verandah
New York strip steak, Maine lobster and bar, reflecting
Alaskan king crab alongside dishes contemporary open for lunch and dinner. Dinner
celebrating British provenance such as mixology trends from some of the reservations are pre-bookable on
Scotch grass-fed, dry-aged beef and world’s most dynamic cities. The wine Cunard’s Voyage Personaliser or once
Salt Marsh lamb rack. Grass-fed Wagyu selection has also been specifically on board, while lunch reservations will
beef from Australia also features on the chosen to focus on ‘steak heroes’ be available once on board. A US$25
menu. and features classic peppery Syrahs per person cost will apply for lunch
The launch of the concept in the ships’ alongside more contemporary juicy and US$39 per person for dinner, with
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the success of the new Steakhouse Steakhouse at The Verandah will be supplement.
P&O Cruises Announces its Third ‘Tribute to the King Cruise’ in 2020
Marking the King of Rock and Roll’s
eighty-fourth birthday, P&O Cruises
announced a ‘Tribute to the King’
cruise has been made a must-do
feature of its exciting 2020 program.
P&O’s third ‘Tribute to the King’
celebration at sea will be the central
theme of a four-night Pacific Explorer
cruise to Moreton Island departing
from Sydney on 17 May 2020.
The cruise is already available for all
those diehard fans who still refuse to
believe that their rock and roll idol
ever ‘left the building’. Even better,
the tribute cruise is being offered with
P&O’s legendary $1 deposit deal. The
2020 cruise follows the resounding
success of the first ‘Tribute to the King’
cruise on Pacific Eden last year and
the growing excitement surrounding
this year’s tribute onboard Pacific
Explorer from Sydney in May.
P&O Cruises President Sture Myrmell
said it was entirely appropriate to
announce the 2020 ‘Tribute to the King’ Tennessee where record producer Sam “As we discovered with the first of the
cruise on the rock idol’s 84th birthday Tribute to the King cruises last year, the
Phillips of Sun Recording Studio fame
marking his humble origins in Tupelo King’s unique showmanship and the
Mississippi where he was born on the ultimately ‘discovered’ the King of
power of his music are still alive and
poor side of town in a tiny ‘shotgun’ Rock and Roll and his sensational fusion well more than 40 years after it was
house on January 8, 1935. of rockabilly and rhythm and blues claimed he had left the building,” said
The family later moved to Memphis music styles. Mr Myrmell.
Order for Two Next Generation Allura-Class Ships
Oceania Cruises has announced an Binder, President and Chief Executive convenience and many new luxury
order for two new ships from Fincantieri Officer of Oceania Cruises. amenities.
S.p.A. The ships will be delivered in The two 67,000 gross tonne Allura- “We are excited to expand the
2022 and 2025. “This new class of Class ships will each accommodate Oceania Cruises fleet with our new
ships will represent an evolution of the approximately 1,200 guests. This new
Allura-Class ships to meet the strong
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Silversea Cruises commemorated the
much-anticipated inaugural arrival
of its iconic flagship Silver Muse to
Australian waters with a campaign to
support Australia’s drought-stricken
farmers and their families via Rural Aid.
The cruise line’s partnership with Rural
Aid aims to raise both awareness and
funds for the drought.
Silversea is raising awareness of
this worthy cause by releasing new
photography depicting the drought
currently experienced in Australia,
captured by Silversea’s photographic go into the running to win a Silversea an extra contribution for every new
ambassador, Steve McCurry. To cruise, plus a copy of a selected booking made in January and is
encourage further donations, image of Steve’s photographs from encouraging its already-booked guests
the cruise line is also launching a his new Australian collection of the to donate to Rural Aid directly.
competition to win a Silversea cruise farmer’s drought. The incredible, 18- Adam Armstrong, Managing Director
and a copy of one of the new Steve day Silversea Cruise from Singapore to – Australia and New Zealand, Silversea
McCurry photographs. Sydney on board Silver Muse for two Cruises, said,
Ahead of Silver Muse’s arrival, Silversea people is valued at over AUD$24,000
“As a cruise line, we are blessed with
deployed Steve McCurry, one of and departs on 18 November 2019. To
bountiful water on which our ships sail.
the world’s most celebrated and donate and enter the competition, visit Our partnership with Rural Aid aims to
renowned photographers, to the www.silversea.com/lp-silver-muse-in- build both awareness and funding for
Australian outback. During his visit to australia.html. inland areas of Australia which have
South Australia in July 2018, Steve took In addition, Silversea made a cash been badly impacted by the drought.
a series of powerful images capturing donation of AUD$20,000 to Rural Aid, By launching this competition as we
one of the worst droughts in Australia’s in lieu of a fireworks display, which introduce Australia’s latest cruise ship,
history. was originally planned for Silver we are encouraging people to donate
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Coral Expeditions officially launched We were delighted to be joined by
their new vessel, Coral Adventurer, into over 200 shipyard staff who celebrated
the ocean on 8 December 2018. The this special moment with us, for whom
float out ceremony, which involved Coral Adventurer build has been
two days of relocating the vessel from a labour of love over the past 11
the yard onto the floating dock, was a months.”
key milestone for Australia’s pioneering With her build firmly on track and
cruise line, Coral Expeditions. on time, the 120-passenger Coral
“Excitement was at a real high with Expeditions expects no delays
Coral Adventurer now officially in preparing their fourth vessel for her
the water and her delivery drawing sold-out maiden voyage in April 2019.
nearer,” says Mark Fifield, Group Sea trials have commenced with service on her first 18-night departure
General Manager Coral Expeditions. handover in late March, followed by ‘In the trail of Tasman’. The vessel will
“To date, the construction project has shakedown cruises in April. Her official then arrive for the first time in Australian
involved expertise from across the launch will be celebrated in Singapore waters for an official welcome in
world with over 800 workers involved. on 23 April 2019 before she enters Darwin on 13 May 2019.
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for-charge, in select destinations, on their fields of expertise including
and can be booked in advance by marine biology, geology, ornithology
guests. In addition, the expedition and history. They’ll further be available
team will couple with several local at every turn to point out wildlife, join
tour operators to enhance hiking guests for dinner, and answer questions
excursions, bringing additional wealth around the ship about the wild and
of local expertise and information on pristine wonders that draw them – and
Seabourn is ensuring that its 2019 the region to guests. our guests – back year after year.”
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Relocation Itinerary from Asia to Australia
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itinerary for Explorer Dream. Prior
to her Australian and New Zealand
deployment, Explorer Dream will
make her way from Shanghai to
Sydney. The 21-night relocation
voyage will commence on 6 October
2019, cruising via nine ports – Hong
Kong, Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh City,
Singapore, Jakarta, Bali, Darwin, Cairns
and Gladstone.
The full 21-night voyage is now
available for bookings. Guests can of the Dream Cruises fleet following a Mr Thatcher Brown, President of Dream
also embark in Hong Kong for nineteen USD50 million investment by Genting Cruises. “Our investment to enhance
nights or in Singapore for fourteen Cruise Lines to transform the much- Explorer Dream, the fastest cruise ship
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Princess Cruises first began cruising to
Alaska on 3 June 1969 with Princess
Italia carrying 525 guests to this
breathtaking bucket-list destination.
This year, the cruise line is celebrating
its 50 years of sailing to the Great Land
by introducing new entertainment,
shore excursions and culinary offerings
to mark this significant milestone. New
programs will be available onboard
seven Princess Cruises ships sailing in
Alaska for the upcoming May through
September season, marking the cruise
line’s largest deployment ever and
featuring the debut of Royal Princess in
Alaska.
“Princess Cruises host more guests in
Alaska than any other cruise line and
the region continues to be a bucket-list
unique cruisetour options for guests. midnight sun. Light refreshments will be
destination for many Australians,” said
Princess cruisetours highlight the best available for purchase at this new cozy
Princess Cruises’ Sales and Marketing
Director, Nick Ferguson. “As the of Alaska by combining a seven-day spot. Last, newly named Grizzly Burger
destination experts, I’m excited about cruise with a multi-night land tour and offers a fast-casual restaurant serving
the launch of the new entertainment, exclusive “Direct to the Wilderness” rail up the cruise line’s award-winning
shore excursions and culinary offering service – giving travellers a seamless Ernesto burger, named “Best Burger
in celebration of our 50th year cruising Princess holiday experience in the a Sea” by Cruise Critic. This uniquely
the region. These elements go in to Great Land. crafted rib eye burger was created
creating immersive experiences that New for 2019, as part of the Alaska exclusively for Princess by burger expert
transform into life-long memories for cruisetour offerings, is the grand Chef Ernesto Uchimura.
our guests.” opening of Fannie Q’s Saloon at the An exclusive treehouse experience at
Princess offers a variety of cruise and Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge. the Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness
cruisetour options highlighting the This new restaurant and bar named Lodge built by Pete Nelson of Animal
state’s must-see attractions, including after famed Alaskan pioneer, Fannie Planet’s Treehouse Masters offers
Glacier Bay National Park and Denali Quigley, will showcase her story and guests the ultimate Denali view in
National Park. Alaska cruises range locally inspired dishes in a modern an unforgettable setting. For this
in length from seven to 12 days and saloon setting, serving breakfast, lunch anniversary year, specially-themed
depart from Vancouver, Anchorage and dinner. Just outside of Fannie Q’s offerings are added to the award-
(Whittier), Seattle, San Francisco and Saloon, the new Fireside Patio also winning “North to Alaska” onboard
Los Angeles. Princess also owns and debuts with three fire pits offering a line-up that brings unique Alaska
operates five wilderness lodges nestled new gathering place for guests to experiences to life through local
in scenic riverside locations near roast marshmallows, talk about their seafood and real Alaskans coming
National Parks offering more than 20 adventures and have a drink in the aboard to share their stories.
Second key stage in the construction of Le Commandant Charcot
traditional steel cutting ceremony held
in November 2018. This second key
stage in the construction of this vessel is
on schedule with the launch planned
for 2020, before its delivery in 2021.
Designed to be a new type of
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Romania, on 14 December 2018. This explorers. PONANT had announced Antarctic continent including the
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Oceania Cruises has unveiled its
exclusive Dom Perignon Experience
at La Reserve. This first of its kind dining
experience pairs six palate piquing
courses with a different expression and
vintage of Dom Perignon’s acclaimed
vintages.
“This is a totally new concept that
is exclusive to Oceania Cruises. We
worked with the team at Dom Perignon
to pair the perfect champagnes with
the perfect flavours and the outcome
is spectacular. Marina and Riviera will
be the only places in the world for
travellers to enjoy this exclusive Dom
Perignon experience,” stated Bob
Binder, President and Chief Executive
Officer of Oceania Cruises.
Created by the culinary team at La
Maison Dom Perignon in conjunction
with Oceania Cruises’ culinary team, Black truffle risotto, aged parmesan Geisha et citron caviar
the dinner is offered to a maximum of – Risotto aux truffes noires et vieux Dom Perignon 2009
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After all, champagne is all about jus, caviar perlita – Sashimi de boeuf surprise the palates of our dinner
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the fondest of memories, twenty years
Dom Perignon Rose 2004
Scallops “Rossini”, mole negro, roasted from now,” stated Bernhard Klotz, Vice
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MSC Grandiosa will showcase an
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feature unique to Meraviglia
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www.cruisingnews.com 19Holland America Line Debuts New Club Orange Program
Holland America Line has introduced of Holland America Line. “One of
the unique Club Orange program the reasons people choose Holland
that provides exclusive benefits and America Line is because of the
amenities to guests looking to elevate quality of what we offer — the best
their cruise experience. From a private food at sea, the most authentic live
dining venue to priority services and entertainment and our award-winning is introduced on other ships of the fleet
a dedicated concierge hotline, Club service — and Club Orange is another in 2019, a dedicated section of the
Orange allows guests to opt in to way for guests to enhance their cruise Dining Room will be set-aside for the
extra privileges that are available to experience.”
exclusive use of Club Orange guests
a limited number of guests on each The name Club Orange pays homage for breakfast and dinner. Reservations
cruise. to Holland America Line’s rich Dutch in the private dining venue are not
Club Orange has been included heritage. The company was founded required but welcome.
for guests in Neptune and Pinnacle in the Netherlands more than 145 years
Amenities that come with the exclusive
Suite categories, and the program ago and it’s the colour of the Dutch
Club Orange program include priority
is available to purchase for a small Royal Family, which hails from the
number of non-suite staterooms on House of Orange. check-in and disembarkation, priority
each sailing. The program launched tender service and priority alternative
Aboard Koningsdam and Nieuw
on Koningsdam and Nieuw Statendam restaurant reservations made on
Statendam, the Culinary Arts Center
in December 2018, with a rollout to the board. Club Orange guests also have
dining venue is being transformed
rest of the fleet in 2019. Club Orange a dedicated line at Guest Services and
into an exclusive Club Orange
will be available to US and Canadian the EXC Tours shore excursion desk, as
restaurant that will be open every
guests in the launch phase and open well as a dedicated concierge hotline
day for breakfast and dinner. The
to all other markets, including Australia on board for dining reservations, shore
complimentary venue will serve the
and New Zealand, in early 2019. excursion assistance, general questions
same menu featured in Pinnacle Grill
“Club Orange allows guests to add (breakfast) and the Dining Room and support.
extra premium benefits and luxury (dinner) and also include additional Additional benefits to Club Orange
amenities to their cruise for a great daily dishes exclusive to the Club include an enhanced in-stateroom à
value,” said Orlando Ashford, president Orange restaurant. When Club Orange la carte breakfast dining menu with
complimentary premium selections
such as steak and eggs or smoked
salmon Benedict, a welcome glass
of sparkling wine at dinner on
embarkation day, premium bathrobe
for use in stateroom (and available for
purchase and monogramming), and
an exclusive Club Orange tote bag.
The cost of Club Orange is $50 USD
per person per day and the first and
second guest in the same stateroom
are both required to purchase the
program. Club Orange is included for
third and fourth guests in the same
stateroom. Club Orange must be
purchased prior to cruise departure
and is not available for purchase on
board.
Dedication of Nieuw Statendam with O-Mazing Ceremony Featuring Godmother Oprah Winfrey
In an event rich with inspiration and “We are deeply honored to have Getaway cruise to the Caribbean
tradition, Holland America Line held Oprah Winfrey serve as the godmother that celebrated the power of female
a dedication ceremony for Nieuw of our newest ship in a celebration relationships. Gayle King, editor-at-
Statendam on Saturday 2 February of our shared belief that travel has large of O, The Oprah Magazine and
2019 at Port Everglades in Fort the power to open minds, build Winfrey’s best friend, joined her on the
Lauderdale, Florida. Oprah Winfrey — connections and inspire shared cruise, along with several other senior
philanthropist, film star, TV icon, founder humanity across cultures and people,” editors from the magazine.
and editorial director of O, The Oprah said Orlando Ashford, Holland America
Magazine — officially named the ship Line’s president. “Oprah’s magnetic
in a ceremony on board in the ship’s energy and astounding ability to
World Stage. inspire others is admired around the
During the daytime celebration, world, and today was the perfect
Winfrey was joined by Orlando Ashford, culmination of a memorable few days
president of Holland America Line; together on Nieuw Statendam and our
Stein Kruse, Holland America Group ongoing partnership with O, The Oprah
and Carnival UK chief executive Magazine.”
officer; and Arnold Donald, president Nieuw Statendam’s dedication
and CEO of Carnival Corporation. ceremony followed the three-day Girls’
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