MyCruise Magazine Issue August - September 2016 v3

2016 marks fifty years since the M/S Sunward Plus, Australians who share their memories Nine Mexico, Panama Canal and South American 14 December 2017, 9 day East Coast and
made her first voyage from Miami to the using the site, will have the chance to win* a itineraries. Tasmania from Sydney, from AU$1,570 pp twin
Caribbean on 19 December 1966, signifying cruise for two in a Balcony Stateroom valued at share
the birth of Norwegian Caribbean Line. Today, AU$3,500, as a reward for joining in the cele- Those who wish to experience Norwegian
now known as Norwegian Cruise Line, the bration. Cruise Line close to home, can book onto one uests booking before 31 October 2016 will
company is a leading global cruise brand with We are celebrating fifty years of incredible mo- of Norwegian Star’s local February 2017 receive Norwegian Cruise Line’s special Free
14 purpose-built contemporary ships sailing ments aboard our ships, and it’s the sailings, or one of Norwegian Jewel’s inaugural at Sea value-add offer, inviting them to choose
to more than 300 destinations – including, in people -- our guests, travel partners and team Australia/New Zealand season from November up to five complimentary offers including free
2017, to Australia and New Zealand for the first members -- who make our history so special. 2017 to March 2018, with departures including: Beverage Packages, Specialty Dining Packages,
time in 15 years, with Norwegian Star visiting in We wouldn’t be here today without their loyalty 6 February 2017, 12 day Australia & New 250 minutes of WiFi, Pre-Paid Service Charges
February and Norwegian Jewel arriving in and dedication,” said Andy Zealand from Sydney, from AU$2,104 pp twin and Friends & Family Sail at a Reduced Rate–
November to be based in Australasia Stuart, President and Chief Executive Officer for share PLUS every Norwegian Jewel booking in Balco-
year-round. Norwegian Cruise Line. ny Suites and above will also receive US$100
6 February 2017, 31 day Australia & New onboard credit.
To celebrate 50 years of innovative freestyle Zealand from Sydney, from AU$4,885 pp twin
cruising, Norwegian is inviting its guests, travel Those who wish to sail aboard Norwegian share
professionals, partners, team members and fu- Cruise Line during its official 50th anniversary
ture guests to share fifty years of memories via month, can select from 46 cruise holidays 18 February 2017, 19 day Australia & New To book a cruise aboard Norwegian Cruise Line,
the company’s #NorwegiansFirst50 Anniversary departing during December 2016, with Zealand from Auckland, from AU$2,419 pp twin contact a travel professional, call Norwegian’s
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with and new to the brand to visit the dedicat- December from New York to Florida & The Ba- land, Southeast Asia & India from Auckland,
ed website, NorwegiansFirst50.com, to view hamas on Norwegian Breakaway; from Miami to from AU$6,370 pp twin share
a photographic timeline of the Line’s first 50 the Western Caribbean on Norwegian Getaway;
years. Norwegian Cruise Line’s guests, employ- and from Tampa to the Western Caribbean on 12 November 2017, 5 day Tasmania Sampler *Terms and conditions for NorwegiansFirst50
ees and travel partners are invited to contribute Norwegian Jade; Four 7-day inter island Hawaii from Sydney, from AU$1,050 pp twin share cruise prize can be found at
to the dynamic timeline by uploading their own cruises (round-trip Honolulu) departing every http://www.norwegiansfirst50.com/rules.php
Norwegian Cruise Line photos and stories. The Saturday throughout the month aboard Pride of 17 November & 23 December 2017, 13 day
site will serve as a living, growing tribute to 50 America, and Australia & New Zealand from Sydney, from
50 AU$2,158 pp twin share 51
years of feeling free with Norwegian Cruise Line!

Photo credit: James Morgan.

Australians Get a Double Serving of “SHARE centres on a
philosophy important to both
Curtis Stone with Princess Cruises Curtis and Princess – a
dining experience with friends
and family in an environment
Australian holidaymakers will As part of the chef’s exclusive “So much of my food ethos designed for exploring new
soon have the chance to dine partnership with Princess comes from my Australian tastes, while sharing in
at two Curtis Stone Cruises, SHARE by Curtis upbringing so it means a lot wonderful memories and great
restaurants close to home, Stone is available on Sun to me that two of my SHARE holiday experiences. We’re
with the award-winning chef’s Princess, which is based in restaurants are so close to thrilled to have Curtis onboard
restaurant SHARE featured on Australia full-time, as well as home for Australians,” Curtis and very excited to be offering
two Princess Cruises’ Emerald Princess, which said. two SHARE restaurants to
superliners sailing in local arrives on November 15 for its Australian cruisers this
waters. first Australian season. “SHARE combines all the things summer,” Mr Allison said.
Princess Cruises’ Ruby that I’m most passionate about
Officially opening SHARE by Princess, which sails in the – being on the ocean looking Australia is the biggest market
Curtis Stone onboard Sun northern hemisphere, also over the water, escaping to for Princess Cruises outside
Princess in Sydney today, Chef features a SHARE by Curtis visit new destinations, and Curtis said he had worked Curtis said his passion for the US. With three Princess
Stone said he was thrilled that Stone restaurant. sharing stories and good times closely with the Princess team SHARE extended to the ships based in Australia year
thousands of Australians were over a delicious meal.” to bring his vision to life restaurant design. round and two deployed over
now enjoying his cuisine at sea. onboard Princess’ ships, summer, Australians spend
describing the new restaurants “I have a very specific vision of more nights on Princess’ ships
as a “real labour of love”. how I want my restaurants to than on any other cruise line.
look and feel as well as taste.
“From a food perspective, the With SHARE, I’ve shared Sun Princess cruises include
Princess culinary team have personal family photographs a 12-night South Pacific cruise
come into my test kitchen in for the walls and even selected sailing from Sydney on April
Los Angeles and I’ve worked the books on the shelves – 25, 2017 priced from $1499*
with the chefs at sea to they’re the same books you will per person twin share plus
develop our offering. The find in my living room at home. an onboard credit of $100
menu for Sun Princess alone It’s the personal touches that per person. Meanwhile, an
took about two months to are really important to me.” 11-night South Pacific cruise
finalise – I wanted to get the on Emerald Princess departing
look and feel just right for the Princess Cruises Vice March 7, 2017 is priced from
Aussie market, so I’ve devel- President Australia and New $1199* per person twin share
oped a menu unique to the Zealand Stuart Allison said plus an onboard credit of $100
ship. SHARE had been a hit with per person.
local guests since its
“I’m a very hands-on chef – I’ve introduction on Sun Princess For more information visit
been heavily involved in earlier this year, with its roast www.princess.com
sourcing produce from the chicken with bacon slab and call 13 24 88
best Australian suppliers for charred onion slaw, and its or visit a travel agent.
Sun Princess and when the warm bread pudding with *Subject to availability,
ship is at sea I’m often on Face- toffee sauce proving conditions apply
Time with the SHARE kitchen particularly popular.

Photo credit: James Morgan. to see how everything in the
52 galley is going.” 53

Photo credit: James Morgan.

Australians Get a Double Serving of “SHARE centres on a
philosophy important to both
Curtis Stone with Princess Cruises Curtis and Princess – a
dining experience with friends
and family in an environment
Australian holidaymakers will As part of the chef’s exclusive “So much of my food ethos designed for exploring new
soon have the chance to dine partnership with Princess comes from my Australian tastes, while sharing in
at two Curtis Stone Cruises, SHARE by Curtis upbringing so it means a lot wonderful memories and great
restaurants close to home, Stone is available on Sun to me that two of my SHARE holiday experiences. We’re
with the award-winning chef’s Princess, which is based in restaurants are so close to thrilled to have Curtis onboard
restaurant SHARE featured on Australia full-time, as well as home for Australians,” Curtis and very excited to be offering
two Princess Cruises’ Emerald Princess, which said. two SHARE restaurants to
superliners sailing in local arrives on November 15 for its Australian cruisers this
waters. first Australian season. “SHARE combines all the things summer,” Mr Allison said.
Princess Cruises’ Ruby that I’m most passionate about
Officially opening SHARE by Princess, which sails in the – being on the ocean looking Australia is the biggest market
Curtis Stone onboard Sun northern hemisphere, also over the water, escaping to for Princess Cruises outside
Princess in Sydney today, Chef features a SHARE by Curtis visit new destinations, and Curtis said he had worked Curtis said his passion for the US. With three Princess
Stone said he was thrilled that Stone restaurant. sharing stories and good times closely with the Princess team SHARE extended to the ships based in Australia year
thousands of Australians were over a delicious meal.” to bring his vision to life restaurant design. round and two deployed over
now enjoying his cuisine at sea. onboard Princess’ ships, summer, Australians spend
describing the new restaurants “I have a very specific vision of more nights on Princess’ ships
as a “real labour of love”. how I want my restaurants to than on any other cruise line.
look and feel as well as taste.
“From a food perspective, the With SHARE, I’ve shared Sun Princess cruises include
Princess culinary team have personal family photographs a 12-night South Pacific cruise
come into my test kitchen in for the walls and even selected sailing from Sydney on April
Los Angeles and I’ve worked the books on the shelves – 25, 2017 priced from $1499*
with the chefs at sea to they’re the same books you will per person twin share plus
develop our offering. The find in my living room at home. an onboard credit of $100
menu for Sun Princess alone It’s the personal touches that per person. Meanwhile, an
took about two months to are really important to me.” 11-night South Pacific cruise
finalise – I wanted to get the on Emerald Princess departing
look and feel just right for the Princess Cruises Vice March 7, 2017 is priced from
Aussie market, so I’ve devel- President Australia and New $1199* per person twin share
oped a menu unique to the Zealand Stuart Allison said plus an onboard credit of $100
ship. SHARE had been a hit with per person.
local guests since its
“I’m a very hands-on chef – I’ve introduction on Sun Princess For more information visit
been heavily involved in earlier this year, with its roast www.princess.com
sourcing produce from the chicken with bacon slab and call 13 24 88
best Australian suppliers for charred onion slaw, and its or visit a travel agent.
Sun Princess and when the warm bread pudding with *Subject to availability,
ship is at sea I’m often on Face- toffee sauce proving conditions apply
Time with the SHARE kitchen particularly popular.

Photo credit: James Morgan. to see how everything in the
52 galley is going.” 53

Record Breaking Cruise Season Sydney itself will see an injection of more


Kicks off with the Return of than $144 million into the local economy

Australia’s Favourite Cruise Ship


Celebrity Solstice























The

arrival of
Australia’s
highest rated
cruise ship*, Celebrity
Solstice to Sydney on Satur-
day 8 October signals the official
start of a bumper international cruise
The arrival of Australia’s highest rated
season for Australia and New Zealand, as well
cruise ship*, Celebrity Solstice to Sydney
as the biggest ever local season for RCL Cruises Ltd
in October signals the official start of a bumper
with a capacity increase of 15 per cent, year on year for
international cruise season for Australia and New
the company’s trifecta of cruise lines, Royal Caribbean, Celebri-
Zealand, as well as the biggest ever local season for RCL
ty Cruises and Azamara Club Cruises.
Cruises Ltd with a capacity increase of 15 per cent, year on

year for the company’s trifecta of cruise lines, Royal Caribbean,
“This summer, our three cruise lines and seven ships based down under will sail
Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Club Cruises.
101 itineraries, carrying over 300,000 guests who will inject more than $208 million in
passenger spend alone in Australian ports,” said Adam Armstrong, managing director for
“This summer, our three cruise lines and seven ships based down under will
RCL Cruises in Australia and New Zealand.
sail 101 itineraries, carrying over 300,000 guests who will inject more than
$208 million in
Sydney itself will see an injection of more than $144 million into the local economy, with 76
passenger spend alone in Australian ports,” said Adam Armstrong, managing
calls to the port by 6 ships.
director for RCL Cruises in Australia and New Zealand.

With around 15 per cent of the international RCL Cruises Ltd fleet now based in Australia
and New Zealand between October and April, this season will see the company introduce

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Record Breaking Cruise Season Sydney itself will see an injection of more


Kicks off with the Return of than $144 million into the local economy

Australia’s Favourite Cruise Ship


Celebrity Solstice























The

arrival of
Australia’s
highest rated
cruise ship*, Celebrity
Solstice to Sydney on Satur-
day 8 October signals the official
start of a bumper international cruise
The arrival of Australia’s highest rated
season for Australia and New Zealand, as well
cruise ship*, Celebrity Solstice to Sydney
as the biggest ever local season for RCL Cruises Ltd
in October signals the official start of a bumper
with a capacity increase of 15 per cent, year on year for
international cruise season for Australia and New
the company’s trifecta of cruise lines, Royal Caribbean, Celebri-
Zealand, as well as the biggest ever local season for RCL
ty Cruises and Azamara Club Cruises.
Cruises Ltd with a capacity increase of 15 per cent, year on

year for the company’s trifecta of cruise lines, Royal Caribbean,
“This summer, our three cruise lines and seven ships based down under will sail
Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Club Cruises.
101 itineraries, carrying over 300,000 guests who will inject more than $208 million in
passenger spend alone in Australian ports,” said Adam Armstrong, managing director for
“This summer, our three cruise lines and seven ships based down under will
RCL Cruises in Australia and New Zealand.
sail 101 itineraries, carrying over 300,000 guests who will inject more than
$208 million in
Sydney itself will see an injection of more than $144 million into the local economy, with 76
passenger spend alone in Australian ports,” said Adam Armstrong, managing
calls to the port by 6 ships.
director for RCL Cruises in Australia and New Zealand.

With around 15 per cent of the international RCL Cruises Ltd fleet now based in Australia
and New Zealand between October and April, this season will see the company introduce

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South Pacific Sisters will extensive $11.25 million on 20 February 2017.
Ovation of the Seas joins the South Pacific Sisters - twin sisters make almost double the revitalisation. Sailing her She’ll make the cruise
Voyager of the Seas and Explorer of the Seas calls of any other cruise fifth consecutive company’s maiden call to
brand to island favourite, local season, the modern Kaikoura, New Zealand’s

Sydney itself will see an Ovation of the Seas cost sailing out of Sydney. Fiji. luxury ship will return in whale watching capital,

injection of more than USD$1 billion to build, Together, the biggest November with stunning on 13 March 2017, and
$144 million into the local weighing in at 168,666 ships in the Southern Nicknamed the “culinary new features including “A will remain in the region
economy, with 76 calls to GRT with capacity for Hemisphere will offer 65 ship” for her rich variety Taste of Film” cinema until late March, offering
the port by 6 ships. close to 5000 voyages around Australia, of onboard dining options, experience under the two Australia & New
passengers, making her the South Pacific, New Radiance of the Seas is stars, new Lawn Club Zealand sailings and a
With around 15 per cent by far the largest, the Zealand and Asia. set to make waves this cabanas, an authentic return Asia repositioning
of the international RCL newest and the most season. She’ll make the Japanese sushi restaurant voyage.
Cruises Ltd fleet now technologically advanced Twin sister megaliners, industry’s first ever and an all-new digital
based in Australia and cruise ship to ever call Voyager of the Seas and passenger cruise ship photo gallery. Fresh from an all-encom-
New Zealand between Australia home. Explorer of the Seas will visit to Wollongong on the passing make over which
October and April, this be dedicated to the South South Coast of NSW on Celebrity Solstice will left no space untouched,

season will see the She’ll depart Singapore Pacific this coming 30 October 2016, plus offer a range of new ports Azamara Journey’s
company introduce two on 30 November and season, offering twice she will make maiden and itineraries during her recent revitalisation saw
new ships, spend $11.25 reach the Australian coast the fun thanks to recent calls for the cruise line to seven month season, in- the addition of new
million refreshing another, for the very first time in US$180 million the idyllic islands of cluding her maiden debut venues and technologies,
as well as offer a whole Fremantle on revitalisations. Until Tonga; Vava’u on 12 to the tranquil coastal NZ a beautiful redesign and
host of new and unique 6 December, before Ovation of the Seas December 2016 and town of Picton on 10 April rework of her suites and
itineraries on a range of calling in Adelaide, arrives, Explorer of the Nuku’alofa on 13 2017, as well as a record staterooms, a complete
cruise ships to suit every Hobart and Sydney. Once Seas boasts the title of December 2016. three overnight calls to refresh of all public
taste. she arrives at her new largest ship in Australia the picturesque harbour spaces and pervasive wi-fi

southern hemisphere and both the South Legend of the Seas town of Tauranga in New throughout.
“This is undoubtedly our home port of Sydney on Pacific Sisters are packed returns to her Brisbane Zealand. She will also
biggest and most exciting 15 December, she’ll offer full of fun for families of homeport for her second introduce a new Great For more information
season to date, and seven roundtrip all shapes and sizes. They and final season down Barrier Reef itinerary for about or to book a cruise,
nothing will be bigger itineraries to New boast an array of features under in November. Only the first time, departing visit
than the debut of Royal Zealand, the South Pacific that can only be found on two sea days from the Sydney 13 March 2017. royalcaribbean.com.au
Caribbean’s all-new and Australian destina- Royal, like the twin Flow- South Pacific, she’ll celebritycruises.com.au
Ovation of the Seas. She tions, plus a repositioning Riders, ice skating rinks primarily offer voyages to Rounding out the season or
represents not only a cruise to Singapore de- where the young and Vanuatu, New Caledonia will be the maiden arrival azamaraclubcruises.com
whole new way to cruise, parting in February 2017. young at heart can test and Fiji, before bidding of boutique cruise brand
but a new holiday their skills and virtual farewell to Australian Azamara Club Cruises’ call 1800 754 500 or

category entirely – what Ovation of the Seas joins balconies for real time waters in February 2017. second ship, Azamara contact your travel agent.
we’ve dubbed the South Pacific Sisters ocean views in Journey, which will her
supercruising. This is truly - twin sisters Voyager of interior staterooms. As After kicking off the debut in February 2017,
going to blow Australia the Seas and Explorer of well as calling to idyllic 2016/17 cruise season first arriving to Darwin on
away!” the Seas - along with destinations like Vanuatu this weekend, Celebrity 8 February 2017 as part
Radiance of the Seas and New Caledonia, the Solstice, will make her of her Asia reposition-
ing and then to Sydney
way to Singapore for an
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South Pacific Sisters will extensive $11.25 million on 20 February 2017.
Ovation of the Seas joins the South Pacific Sisters - twin sisters make almost double the revitalisation. Sailing her She’ll make the cruise
Voyager of the Seas and Explorer of the Seas calls of any other cruise fifth consecutive company’s maiden call to
brand to island favourite, local season, the modern Kaikoura, New Zealand’s

Sydney itself will see an Ovation of the Seas cost sailing out of Sydney. Fiji. luxury ship will return in whale watching capital,

injection of more than USD$1 billion to build, Together, the biggest November with stunning on 13 March 2017, and
$144 million into the local weighing in at 168,666 ships in the Southern Nicknamed the “culinary new features including “A will remain in the region
economy, with 76 calls to GRT with capacity for Hemisphere will offer 65 ship” for her rich variety Taste of Film” cinema until late March, offering
the port by 6 ships. close to 5000 voyages around Australia, of onboard dining options, experience under the two Australia & New
passengers, making her the South Pacific, New Radiance of the Seas is stars, new Lawn Club Zealand sailings and a
With around 15 per cent by far the largest, the Zealand and Asia. set to make waves this cabanas, an authentic return Asia repositioning
of the international RCL newest and the most season. She’ll make the Japanese sushi restaurant voyage.
Cruises Ltd fleet now technologically advanced Twin sister megaliners, industry’s first ever and an all-new digital
based in Australia and cruise ship to ever call Voyager of the Seas and passenger cruise ship photo gallery. Fresh from an all-encom-
New Zealand between Australia home. Explorer of the Seas will visit to Wollongong on the passing make over which
October and April, this be dedicated to the South South Coast of NSW on Celebrity Solstice will left no space untouched,

season will see the She’ll depart Singapore Pacific this coming 30 October 2016, plus offer a range of new ports Azamara Journey’s
company introduce two on 30 November and season, offering twice she will make maiden and itineraries during her recent revitalisation saw
new ships, spend $11.25 reach the Australian coast the fun thanks to recent calls for the cruise line to seven month season, in- the addition of new
million refreshing another, for the very first time in US$180 million the idyllic islands of cluding her maiden debut venues and technologies,
as well as offer a whole Fremantle on revitalisations. Until Tonga; Vava’u on 12 to the tranquil coastal NZ a beautiful redesign and
host of new and unique 6 December, before Ovation of the Seas December 2016 and town of Picton on 10 April rework of her suites and
itineraries on a range of calling in Adelaide, arrives, Explorer of the Nuku’alofa on 13 2017, as well as a record staterooms, a complete
cruise ships to suit every Hobart and Sydney. Once Seas boasts the title of December 2016. three overnight calls to refresh of all public
taste. she arrives at her new largest ship in Australia the picturesque harbour spaces and pervasive wi-fi

southern hemisphere and both the South Legend of the Seas town of Tauranga in New throughout.
“This is undoubtedly our home port of Sydney on Pacific Sisters are packed returns to her Brisbane Zealand. She will also
biggest and most exciting 15 December, she’ll offer full of fun for families of homeport for her second introduce a new Great For more information
season to date, and seven roundtrip all shapes and sizes. They and final season down Barrier Reef itinerary for about or to book a cruise,
nothing will be bigger itineraries to New boast an array of features under in November. Only the first time, departing visit
than the debut of Royal Zealand, the South Pacific that can only be found on two sea days from the Sydney 13 March 2017. royalcaribbean.com.au
Caribbean’s all-new and Australian destina- Royal, like the twin Flow- South Pacific, she’ll celebritycruises.com.au
Ovation of the Seas. She tions, plus a repositioning Riders, ice skating rinks primarily offer voyages to Rounding out the season or
represents not only a cruise to Singapore de- where the young and Vanuatu, New Caledonia will be the maiden arrival azamaraclubcruises.com
whole new way to cruise, parting in February 2017. young at heart can test and Fiji, before bidding of boutique cruise brand
but a new holiday their skills and virtual farewell to Australian Azamara Club Cruises’ call 1800 754 500 or

category entirely – what Ovation of the Seas joins balconies for real time waters in February 2017. second ship, Azamara contact your travel agent.
we’ve dubbed the South Pacific Sisters ocean views in Journey, which will her
supercruising. This is truly - twin sisters Voyager of interior staterooms. As After kicking off the debut in February 2017,
going to blow Australia the Seas and Explorer of well as calling to idyllic 2016/17 cruise season first arriving to Darwin on
away!” the Seas - along with destinations like Vanuatu this weekend, Celebrity 8 February 2017 as part
Radiance of the Seas and New Caledonia, the Solstice, will make her of her Asia reposition-
ing and then to Sydney
way to Singapore for an
56 57

In its 48th year of cruising to the activities will include combines two of Australians’ great
Melbourne Cup, Australia’s only presentations and photo loves – cruising and horse racing.
homegrown cruise line P&O opportunities with racing stalwarts With a field that includes some
Cruises is offering its biggest and such as Melbourne Cup winning of the best talent from Australia’s
best line up of onboard talent and jockey Michael Clarke; owner of fashion and racing industries, our
entertainment including fashion winning horse Rogan Josh, Wendy guests will be race-ready when they
parades featuring Australian Green; jockey and trackwork rider arrive in Melbourne, and will enjoy
designers and its first betting mas- for Bart Cummings, Joe Agresta; the journey as much as the
ter classes. and jockey Greg Childs. occasion,” Mr Myrmell said.


Three P&O ships will sail to the For the first time the cruise line is With its 6000 guests accounting for
Spring Carnival on October 29 offering betting master classes with about 5 per cent of punters on the
with Pacific Jewel and Pacific Pearl racing experts to ensure all guests day, P&O Cruises will again offer its
departing on six-night itineraries know how to have a trackside punt. own VIP area at Flemington - the
from ydney and Pacific Dawn P&O Cruises’ Lawn.
offering a seven-night Cup cruise
from Brisbane.






P&O Ups the Stakes for 2016



Melbourne Cup Cruises








Ensuring the nearly 6000 guests put Other highlights include a Hats and Fares for 2017 Cup cruises start
their best put forward at the High Tea event, a phantom race call from $949* per person quad share
premier thoroughbred race, a host and quintessential Aussie on Pacific Dawn’s seven-night
of Australian designers will be entertainment including Steady cruise from Brisbane on November
represented onboard as part of the Eddy, Glenn Shorrock, The Tap 4, 2017, including entry and t
Fashions at Sea events hosted by Pack and Peter Byrne. ransport to Flemington.
media personalities and style
commentators Melissa Hoyer, P&O Cruises President Sture *Subject to availability, conditions
Bianca Dye and Nicky Buckley. Myrmell said the cruise line had apply.
There will be styling workshops been sending ships to the
onboard Pacific Dawn with Naomi Melbourne Cup since 1969, with For more information visit
Bell and fascinator-making the annual voyages remaining one
workshops across the fleet with of the cruise line’s most popular pocruises.com.au
leading milliners from Kim offerings.
Fletcher Millinery including Kim, call 13 24 94 or see a licensed travel
Amanda Macor and Serena “Cruising is the ultimate way to agent.
Lindeman, who created the experience the ‘race that stops a
“million-dollar hat” which took out nation’. It offers unbeatable value
the inaugural Fashions on the Field. for a world-class event with
transport, accommodation, meals
Racing-themed onboard and entry included, and also
58 59

In its 48th year of cruising to the activities will include combines two of Australians’ great
Melbourne Cup, Australia’s only presentations and photo loves – cruising and horse racing.
homegrown cruise line P&O opportunities with racing stalwarts With a field that includes some
Cruises is offering its biggest and such as Melbourne Cup winning of the best talent from Australia’s
best line up of onboard talent and jockey Michael Clarke; owner of fashion and racing industries, our
entertainment including fashion winning horse Rogan Josh, Wendy guests will be race-ready when they
parades featuring Australian Green; jockey and trackwork rider arrive in Melbourne, and will enjoy
designers and its first betting mas- for Bart Cummings, Joe Agresta; the journey as much as the
ter classes. and jockey Greg Childs. occasion,” Mr Myrmell said.


Three P&O ships will sail to the For the first time the cruise line is With its 6000 guests accounting for
Spring Carnival on October 29 offering betting master classes with about 5 per cent of punters on the
with Pacific Jewel and Pacific Pearl racing experts to ensure all guests day, P&O Cruises will again offer its
departing on six-night itineraries know how to have a trackside punt. own VIP area at Flemington - the
from ydney and Pacific Dawn P&O Cruises’ Lawn.
offering a seven-night Cup cruise
from Brisbane.






P&O Ups the Stakes for 2016



Melbourne Cup Cruises








Ensuring the nearly 6000 guests put Other highlights include a Hats and Fares for 2017 Cup cruises start
their best put forward at the High Tea event, a phantom race call from $949* per person quad share
premier thoroughbred race, a host and quintessential Aussie on Pacific Dawn’s seven-night
of Australian designers will be entertainment including Steady cruise from Brisbane on November
represented onboard as part of the Eddy, Glenn Shorrock, The Tap 4, 2017, including entry and t
Fashions at Sea events hosted by Pack and Peter Byrne. ransport to Flemington.
media personalities and style
commentators Melissa Hoyer, P&O Cruises President Sture *Subject to availability, conditions
Bianca Dye and Nicky Buckley. Myrmell said the cruise line had apply.
There will be styling workshops been sending ships to the
onboard Pacific Dawn with Naomi Melbourne Cup since 1969, with For more information visit
Bell and fascinator-making the annual voyages remaining one
workshops across the fleet with of the cruise line’s most popular pocruises.com.au
leading milliners from Kim offerings.
Fletcher Millinery including Kim, call 13 24 94 or see a licensed travel
Amanda Macor and Serena “Cruising is the ultimate way to agent.
Lindeman, who created the experience the ‘race that stops a
“million-dollar hat” which took out nation’. It offers unbeatable value
the inaugural Fashions on the Field. for a world-class event with
transport, accommodation, meals
Racing-themed onboard and entry included, and also
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FLOW WITH A PRO ON OVATION OF THE SEAS



Cruiseco guests receive exclusive FlowRider demonstrations and


lessons on the megaliner’s maiden Australian sailing
















The first ever ‘Flow With a Pro’ cruise megaliner from Fremantle to Sydney,
takes place on Ovation of the Seas’ departing 6 December 2016 for a nine-
history making sailing from Fremantle night cruise that calls in Adelaide and

Adam Wildman, Royal to Sydney in December this year, Hobart, before making her
complete with tuition, expert advice and stunning debut in Sydney Harbour at
Caribbean’s FlowRider Ambassador. demonstrations from Adam Wildman, dawn. Throughout, guests will receive
European flowboarding champion in access to complimentary group lessons
2013, 2014 & 2016 and Royal from Adam Wildman, plus he’ll
Caribbean’s home-grown FlowRider showcase some of his spectacular tricks

Ambassador. with free guest demonstrations along
the way.
With Ovation of the Seas’ maiden Aus-
tralian voyage exclusively chartered by Adam Wildman first discovered his
Cruiseco, the stunning ship’s 5,000 talent for flowboarding on Royal
passengers will be amongst the very Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas on
first to experience this USD$1 billion a family holiday in 2009, and has now
dollar vessel as she sets sail on 30 turned his passion into a profession.
November 2016 from Singapore to Hailing from the Gold Coast, his sport
Sydney. With sectors between five to 15 takes him all over the world. Having
nights available, guests can travel for successfully defended his title as

the entire 15 night voyage or sail for a European Champion earlier this year,
shorter time, visiting a number of Wildman takes on the best of the best at
fascinating and captivating Australian the World Flowboarding Championships
For more information or to book a cruise, visit www.cruising.com.au or phone 02 9492 8520 cities along the way. in Singapore at the end of October.
Guests can ‘Flow with a Pro’ on the

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FLOW WITH A PRO ON OVATION OF THE SEAS



Cruiseco guests receive exclusive FlowRider demonstrations and


lessons on the megaliner’s maiden Australian sailing
















The first ever ‘Flow With a Pro’ cruise megaliner from Fremantle to Sydney,
takes place on Ovation of the Seas’ departing 6 December 2016 for a nine-
history making sailing from Fremantle night cruise that calls in Adelaide and

Adam Wildman, Royal to Sydney in December this year, Hobart, before making her
complete with tuition, expert advice and stunning debut in Sydney Harbour at
Caribbean’s FlowRider Ambassador. demonstrations from Adam Wildman, dawn. Throughout, guests will receive
European flowboarding champion in access to complimentary group lessons
2013, 2014 & 2016 and Royal from Adam Wildman, plus he’ll
Caribbean’s home-grown FlowRider showcase some of his spectacular tricks

Ambassador. with free guest demonstrations along
the way.
With Ovation of the Seas’ maiden Aus-
tralian voyage exclusively chartered by Adam Wildman first discovered his
Cruiseco, the stunning ship’s 5,000 talent for flowboarding on Royal
passengers will be amongst the very Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas on
first to experience this USD$1 billion a family holiday in 2009, and has now
dollar vessel as she sets sail on 30 turned his passion into a profession.
November 2016 from Singapore to Hailing from the Gold Coast, his sport
Sydney. With sectors between five to 15 takes him all over the world. Having
nights available, guests can travel for successfully defended his title as

the entire 15 night voyage or sail for a European Champion earlier this year,
shorter time, visiting a number of Wildman takes on the best of the best at
fascinating and captivating Australian the World Flowboarding Championships
For more information or to book a cruise, visit www.cruising.com.au or phone 02 9492 8520 cities along the way. in Singapore at the end of October.
Guests can ‘Flow with a Pro’ on the

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Adam Wildman, Royal

Caribbean’s FlowRider Ambassador. About Cruiseco
visit www.cruising.com.au
“If you’ve ever thought wave, since the water No other cruise ship – or Cruiseco is a unique ic and exciting Cruiseco Explorer, which
about giving flowboarding flows in the opposite style of holiday in travel organisation, destinations. Cruiseco is operates in Myanmar on

a go, Ovation is the direction, making it all Australia – offers so much offering a wide range of made up of over 300 the waters of the
perfect place to test your the more fun to master. choice in one place. worldwide cruise holidays pecialist travel Irrawaddy, Upper
talents. The most Guests can choose two Ovation of the Seas also from over 50 different agencies throughout Irrawaddy and Chindwin
important thing to different riding styles, offers Broadway-style cruise line products, Australia, New Zealand Rivers. As well, Cruiseco
remember is that falling stand-up traditional shows, cocktails offering breadth of and the UK. These agents is the exclusive General
is half the fun! No matter surfing and boogie tailor-made by a robot product and a wide have been selected for Sales Agent (GSA) in
your age or skill, you’re boarding or knee plus a choice of 18 selection of exotic d their expert and first-hand Australia, New Zealand
guaranteed to have a boarding^. different world-class estinations. The company knowledge of the cruise and the UK for French
great time,” said Adam dining options including provides a benchmark of industry. Cruiseco also America Line where it
Wildman, Royal Families of all kinds will Jamie’s Italian, the excellence in operates two of its own markets and sells Loui-
Caribbean’s FlowRider love the fun factor on enchanting Wonderland professional knowledge vessels: Cruiseco siane, a boutique, luxury
Ambassador. Ovation of the Seas. Once and a fantastic gastro on cruising holidays, Adventurer, which sails riverboat which is due

they have mastered the pub. offering unique and between Ho Chi Minh to launch in September
Steve Lloyd, Cruiseco FlowRider, Australia’s exclusive options to exot- City and Siem Reap; and 2016.
Chief Executive, said he first new-build cruise ship Fremantle to Sydney:
was thrilled to partner offers a range of other Based on twin-share, this
with Royal Caribbean’s thrills like the iFly nine night voyage from
FlowRider Ambassador, skydiving simulator with Fremantle to Sydney
and offer Cruiseco guests wind speeds of 250km/hr, starts from AU$2,449 for
this exclusive and and a circus school the first passenger and

complimentary complete with trapeze. AU$1,225 for the second
experience. passenger in a Balcony
For those who prefer their Stateroom, while the third
The signature fun at a slightly slower and fourth passenger
FlowRider - which can speed, the North Star travel from just AU$299*
only be found at sea on gently raises guests 90 per person.
Royal Caribbean - mimics metres above sea level
ocean surf conditions by for stunning 360 degree For more information or
pumping water at speed views. Meanwhile SeaPlex to book a cruise,
over the soft, padded offers bumper car fun for visit www.cruising.com.au
riding area, which riders all the family plus a roller or phone 02 9492 8520
can ‘drop in’ on from the skating rink complete with today.

top of the FlowRider. disco ball, and of course
the rock climbing wall is a
Surfers will find it’s a Royal Caribbean favourite
slightly different for young and old.
experience to an ocean

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Adam Wildman, Royal

Caribbean’s FlowRider Ambassador. About Cruiseco
visit www.cruising.com.au
“If you’ve ever thought wave, since the water No other cruise ship – or Cruiseco is a unique ic and exciting Cruiseco Explorer, which
about giving flowboarding flows in the opposite style of holiday in travel organisation, destinations. Cruiseco is operates in Myanmar on

a go, Ovation is the direction, making it all Australia – offers so much offering a wide range of made up of over 300 the waters of the
perfect place to test your the more fun to master. choice in one place. worldwide cruise holidays pecialist travel Irrawaddy, Upper
talents. The most Guests can choose two Ovation of the Seas also from over 50 different agencies throughout Irrawaddy and Chindwin
important thing to different riding styles, offers Broadway-style cruise line products, Australia, New Zealand Rivers. As well, Cruiseco
remember is that falling stand-up traditional shows, cocktails offering breadth of and the UK. These agents is the exclusive General
is half the fun! No matter surfing and boogie tailor-made by a robot product and a wide have been selected for Sales Agent (GSA) in
your age or skill, you’re boarding or knee plus a choice of 18 selection of exotic d their expert and first-hand Australia, New Zealand
guaranteed to have a boarding^. different world-class estinations. The company knowledge of the cruise and the UK for French
great time,” said Adam dining options including provides a benchmark of industry. Cruiseco also America Line where it
Wildman, Royal Families of all kinds will Jamie’s Italian, the excellence in operates two of its own markets and sells Loui-
Caribbean’s FlowRider love the fun factor on enchanting Wonderland professional knowledge vessels: Cruiseco siane, a boutique, luxury
Ambassador. Ovation of the Seas. Once and a fantastic gastro on cruising holidays, Adventurer, which sails riverboat which is due

they have mastered the pub. offering unique and between Ho Chi Minh to launch in September
Steve Lloyd, Cruiseco FlowRider, Australia’s exclusive options to exot- City and Siem Reap; and 2016.
Chief Executive, said he first new-build cruise ship Fremantle to Sydney:
was thrilled to partner offers a range of other Based on twin-share, this
with Royal Caribbean’s thrills like the iFly nine night voyage from
FlowRider Ambassador, skydiving simulator with Fremantle to Sydney
and offer Cruiseco guests wind speeds of 250km/hr, starts from AU$2,449 for
this exclusive and and a circus school the first passenger and

complimentary complete with trapeze. AU$1,225 for the second
experience. passenger in a Balcony
For those who prefer their Stateroom, while the third
The signature fun at a slightly slower and fourth passenger
FlowRider - which can speed, the North Star travel from just AU$299*
only be found at sea on gently raises guests 90 per person.
Royal Caribbean - mimics metres above sea level
ocean surf conditions by for stunning 360 degree For more information or
pumping water at speed views. Meanwhile SeaPlex to book a cruise,
over the soft, padded offers bumper car fun for visit www.cruising.com.au
riding area, which riders all the family plus a roller or phone 02 9492 8520
can ‘drop in’ on from the skating rink complete with today.

top of the FlowRider. disco ball, and of course
the rock climbing wall is a
Surfers will find it’s a Royal Caribbean favourite
slightly different for young and old.
experience to an ocean

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ROYAL CARIBBEAN, CELEBRITY CRUISES AND AZAMARA KICKSTART
“PLAN A CRUISE MONTH” WITH RED HOT DEALS

“Plan a Cruise Month” kicks off New Caledonia, Mystery Island in and Portugal on the recently
in October with a celebratory Vanuatu and the beautiful Bay of revitalised Azamara Journey.
offer from Royal Caribbean Islands, Tauranga and Auckland in Departing Barcelona on 7 June
International, Celebrity Cruises New Zealand before returning to 2017, the unique culinary cruise
and Azamara Club Cruises, Sydney. calls at Menorca , Mallorca,
offering USD$100 in bonus Gibraltar and Cadiz in Spain,
onboard credit per stateroom Celebrity Cruises, Australia’s followed by an overnight in
together with a red hot savings highest rated cruise line^, is Lisbon, Portugal, where guests
offers. Applicable to a range of offering US$100 bonus onboard can explore the city’s hidden
Carnival Australia Ships Aid in Marine Rescue off NSW Coast 2017 sailings, the offer is credit per stateroom for a range treasures by night, then
of 2017 sailings, plus bookings in disembark the next day.
available to book until 11 Octo-
ber 2016. an Oceanview Stateroom or
Two of Carnival Australia’s disabled vessel off Vanuatu. supplies including fuel. higher will receive half off RCL Cruises Ltd will base seven
locally based ships -- Carnival In the latest incident, Pacific Today’s operation involving “Without a doubt, we know that companion fares together with a ships in Australian waters this
free bonus extra.
cruising is the ultimate way to
summer cruise season, kicking
Cruise Line’s Carnival Spirit Pearl was released from the Pacific Pearl and Carnival holiday. We’re proud to support off the international season with
and P&O Cruises’ Pacific Pearl marine rescue operation by Spirit is in line with maritime CLIA’s Plan a Cruise Month, and An eight-night South Pacific the arrival of Celebrity Solstice to
were asked to sail to the aid Australian marine search and tradition of ships diverting to to celebrate, we’re offering voyage onboard Celebrity Solstice Sydney on 8 October 2016. Royal
of a disabled yacht with six rescue authorities. Carnival go to the aid of fellow travellers a selection of very starts at just $2,559 for the first Caribbean International’s Explorer
people on board off Australia’s Spirit has been asked to stand seafarers in distress. special offers on Royal guest and $1,269 for the second of the Seas, Voyager of Seas,
east coast 280 nautical miles by the disabled craft pending Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises and guest in a Balcony Stateroom. Radiance of the Seas and Legend
Azamara Club Cruises,” says
of the Seas will follow soon after,
Departing Sydney on 4 January
north east of Sydney. the arrival of further In last week’s operation the Adam Armstrong, Managing 2017, the cruise will call at the with the region’s newest, biggest
assistance. five people rescued by Sun Director of RCL Cruises Ltd in pristine Isle of Pines in New and most technologically
It is the second time in little Princess were family members Australia and New Zealand. Caledonia, Lifou in the Loyalty advanced ship, Ovation of the
more than a week that Two female crew members of a senior Vanuatu Islands, and Noumea, New Seas, making her Australian debut
Carnival Australia ships have from the stricken yacht were Government minister who Royal Caribbean International, Caledonia, before returning to in December. Azamara Club

been involved in marine expected to receive medical expressed his thanks for the the innovative cruise line named Sydney. Cruises’ boutique ship, the
newly revitalised Azamara
Best Domestic Operator and
rescues at sea. assistance on board Carnival help provided. Best International Operator at Guests who book a 2017 voyage Journey, will make her Australian
Spirit. Air drops of pumps and the 2016 NTIA Awards, is with Azamara Club Cruises will debut in February 2017.
The locally based Sun tools have been made to the offering guests US$100 on- also be treated to US$100
Princess, which is in Sydney stricken yacht. Carnival Spirit board credit per stateroom as onboard spending money per For further information or to book
rescued five people adrift in a has provided emergency well as incredible savings of up stateroom, plus it’s combinable a cruise, see your CLIA Accredit-
to 30 percent per person on with the boutique cruise line’s ed Cruise Specialist Travel Agent.
2017 cruises of five nights or Europe Free Upgrade deal, where
longer. guests receive a Club Verandah Celebrity Solstice was named
Stateroom for the price of an Best Cruise Ship – Domestic at
Fares start from $1,789 per Interior Stateroom. the NTIA Travel Industry Awards
person, twin share, for a 2015, and rates as Australia’s
12-night ‘Pacific Island Fusion’ Fares for a Club Verandah highest rated ship according to
cruise onboard the all-new Stateroom on the line renowned the Berlitz Guide 2016.
Ovation of the Seas. The for its immersive voyages start at
breathtaking island cruise $2,999 for a captivating
departs Sydney on 28 January seven-night ‘Tapas and Wine’
2017 and calls at Noumea in voyage through Spain, Gibraltar
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ROYAL CARIBBEAN, CELEBRITY CRUISES AND AZAMARA KICKSTART
“PLAN A CRUISE MONTH” WITH RED HOT DEALS

“Plan a Cruise Month” kicks off New Caledonia, Mystery Island in and Portugal on the recently
in October with a celebratory Vanuatu and the beautiful Bay of revitalised Azamara Journey.
offer from Royal Caribbean Islands, Tauranga and Auckland in Departing Barcelona on 7 June
International, Celebrity Cruises New Zealand before returning to 2017, the unique culinary cruise
and Azamara Club Cruises, Sydney. calls at Menorca , Mallorca,
offering USD$100 in bonus Gibraltar and Cadiz in Spain,
onboard credit per stateroom Celebrity Cruises, Australia’s followed by an overnight in
together with a red hot savings highest rated cruise line^, is Lisbon, Portugal, where guests
offers. Applicable to a range of offering US$100 bonus onboard can explore the city’s hidden
Carnival Australia Ships Aid in Marine Rescue off NSW Coast 2017 sailings, the offer is credit per stateroom for a range treasures by night, then
of 2017 sailings, plus bookings in disembark the next day.
available to book until 11 Octo-
ber 2016. an Oceanview Stateroom or
Two of Carnival Australia’s disabled vessel off Vanuatu. supplies including fuel. higher will receive half off RCL Cruises Ltd will base seven
locally based ships -- Carnival In the latest incident, Pacific Today’s operation involving “Without a doubt, we know that companion fares together with a ships in Australian waters this
free bonus extra.
cruising is the ultimate way to
summer cruise season, kicking
Cruise Line’s Carnival Spirit Pearl was released from the Pacific Pearl and Carnival holiday. We’re proud to support off the international season with
and P&O Cruises’ Pacific Pearl marine rescue operation by Spirit is in line with maritime CLIA’s Plan a Cruise Month, and An eight-night South Pacific the arrival of Celebrity Solstice to
were asked to sail to the aid Australian marine search and tradition of ships diverting to to celebrate, we’re offering voyage onboard Celebrity Solstice Sydney on 8 October 2016. Royal
of a disabled yacht with six rescue authorities. Carnival go to the aid of fellow travellers a selection of very starts at just $2,559 for the first Caribbean International’s Explorer
people on board off Australia’s Spirit has been asked to stand seafarers in distress. special offers on Royal guest and $1,269 for the second of the Seas, Voyager of Seas,
east coast 280 nautical miles by the disabled craft pending Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises and guest in a Balcony Stateroom. Radiance of the Seas and Legend
Azamara Club Cruises,” says
of the Seas will follow soon after,
Departing Sydney on 4 January
north east of Sydney. the arrival of further In last week’s operation the Adam Armstrong, Managing 2017, the cruise will call at the with the region’s newest, biggest
assistance. five people rescued by Sun Director of RCL Cruises Ltd in pristine Isle of Pines in New and most technologically
It is the second time in little Princess were family members Australia and New Zealand. Caledonia, Lifou in the Loyalty advanced ship, Ovation of the
more than a week that Two female crew members of a senior Vanuatu Islands, and Noumea, New Seas, making her Australian debut
Carnival Australia ships have from the stricken yacht were Government minister who Royal Caribbean International, Caledonia, before returning to in December. Azamara Club

been involved in marine expected to receive medical expressed his thanks for the the innovative cruise line named Sydney. Cruises’ boutique ship, the
newly revitalised Azamara
Best Domestic Operator and
rescues at sea. assistance on board Carnival help provided. Best International Operator at Guests who book a 2017 voyage Journey, will make her Australian
Spirit. Air drops of pumps and the 2016 NTIA Awards, is with Azamara Club Cruises will debut in February 2017.
The locally based Sun tools have been made to the offering guests US$100 on- also be treated to US$100
Princess, which is in Sydney stricken yacht. Carnival Spirit board credit per stateroom as onboard spending money per For further information or to book
rescued five people adrift in a has provided emergency well as incredible savings of up stateroom, plus it’s combinable a cruise, see your CLIA Accredit-
to 30 percent per person on with the boutique cruise line’s ed Cruise Specialist Travel Agent.
2017 cruises of five nights or Europe Free Upgrade deal, where
longer. guests receive a Club Verandah Celebrity Solstice was named
Stateroom for the price of an Best Cruise Ship – Domestic at
Fares start from $1,789 per Interior Stateroom. the NTIA Travel Industry Awards
person, twin share, for a 2015, and rates as Australia’s
12-night ‘Pacific Island Fusion’ Fares for a Club Verandah highest rated ship according to
cruise onboard the all-new Stateroom on the line renowned the Berlitz Guide 2016.
Ovation of the Seas. The for its immersive voyages start at
breathtaking island cruise $2,999 for a captivating
departs Sydney on 28 January seven-night ‘Tapas and Wine’
2017 and calls at Noumea in voyage through Spain, Gibraltar
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P&O Cruises’ Pacific Eden today at the new Honiara City wharf. feel welcome. Our ship’s tenders
became the largest cruise ship to P&O Cruises President Sture were greeted and
visit the remote paradise of Gizo Myrmell thanked the City of Gizo escorted to shore by a traditional
in the Solomon Islands as part of community for today’s special war “tomoko” canoe, paddled by
P&O Cruises Makes P&O Cruises’ Pacific Eden guests. Prior to P&O’s call, only “The main road was closed to
a history-making voyage.
welcome for Pacific Eden’s 1500
26 locals.
Today’s visit to Gizo, which is the
smaller expedition style ships
today became the largest
capital of the Western Province, have visited the city. create a pedestrian walk and lined
cruise ship to visit the remote
History in paradise of Gizo in the Solo- “Pacific Eden has the honour of stalls staffed by locals, including
with traditional arts and crafts
Solomon Islands, is P&O’s
inaugural call to the port and the
mon Islands as part of a histo-
wood carvers from all over the
first of two maiden visits for
being the largest cruise ship and
ry-making voyage. the first P&O vessel to visit the Western Province who came to
Pacific Eden in the Solomon
Islands this week. City of Gizo - a major event for the city to sell handcrafted
Today’s visit to Gizo, which the community,” Mr Myrmell said. souvenirs.
When Pacific Eden berths at
is the capital of the Western
Honiara tomorrow (Saturday), she “From the moment our guests got “The Solomon Islands
Province, Solomon Islands, is craftsmanship is world-class
also becomes the first cruise ship off the ship, they were made to
P&O’s inaugural call to the pto and its wood carvers are
– and the largest vessel – to call
renowned for beautiful work
that features Mother of Pearl
shell inlay,” he said.








“There were also locals sell- lands Government, the com- Australia umbrella that have
ing fresh coconuts and enter- munity and Australia’s High called in Honiara this year.
tainers showcasing the area’s Commissioner to the Solo- In addition to P&O Cruises’
cultural dancing and music. mon Islands, Andrew Byrne. two visits, Princess Cruises
has made four calls while
“I would like to thank the “The Government and peo- Seabourn has also made one
people of the City of Gizo for ple of Western Province have visit.
putting on a wonderful wel- made an enormous effort to
come for our guests, pro- ensure that this visit is suc- A study released in July this
viding an experience of the cessful. I’m year showed cruise shipping
Pacific that they will never confident we will look back contributed about $640,000
forget,” Mr Myrmell said. on this visit in years to come to the Solomon Islands each
as the dawn of a new era for
year in direct and indirect
Solomon Islands Pacific Eden, which is on a tourism in economic impact.
Solomon Islands,” Mr Byrne
10-day voyage to ports in
Papua New Guinea and Solo-
mon Islands from Cairns, will said. The study, which was
commissioned by the
visit Honiara Pacific Eden will return to Australian Government,
tomorrow, becoming the first Gizo and Honiara at the end World Bank Group
cruise ship and also the larg- of member IFC and Carnival
est vessel to call at the new October. She will make a Australia, identified the
wharf in Honiara Port. further three visits to Solo- potential to develop cruise
mon Islands in 2017. tourism so there were shared
P&O will host a special lunch benefits for the community.
onboard Pacific Eden for In total, there will be seven
66 members of the Solomon Is- ships under the Carnival 67

P&O Cruises’ Pacific Eden today at the new Honiara City wharf. feel welcome. Our ship’s tenders
became the largest cruise ship to P&O Cruises President Sture were greeted and
visit the remote paradise of Gizo Myrmell thanked the City of Gizo escorted to shore by a traditional
in the Solomon Islands as part of community for today’s special war “tomoko” canoe, paddled by
P&O Cruises Makes P&O Cruises’ Pacific Eden guests. Prior to P&O’s call, only “The main road was closed to
a history-making voyage.
welcome for Pacific Eden’s 1500
26 locals.
Today’s visit to Gizo, which is the
smaller expedition style ships
today became the largest
capital of the Western Province, have visited the city. create a pedestrian walk and lined
cruise ship to visit the remote
History in paradise of Gizo in the Solo- “Pacific Eden has the honour of stalls staffed by locals, including
with traditional arts and crafts
Solomon Islands, is P&O’s
inaugural call to the port and the
mon Islands as part of a histo-
wood carvers from all over the
first of two maiden visits for
being the largest cruise ship and
ry-making voyage. the first P&O vessel to visit the Western Province who came to
Pacific Eden in the Solomon
Islands this week. City of Gizo - a major event for the city to sell handcrafted
Today’s visit to Gizo, which the community,” Mr Myrmell said. souvenirs.
When Pacific Eden berths at
is the capital of the Western
Honiara tomorrow (Saturday), she “From the moment our guests got “The Solomon Islands
Province, Solomon Islands, is craftsmanship is world-class
also becomes the first cruise ship off the ship, they were made to
P&O’s inaugural call to the pto and its wood carvers are
– and the largest vessel – to call
renowned for beautiful work
that features Mother of Pearl
shell inlay,” he said.








“There were also locals sell- lands Government, the com- Australia umbrella that have
ing fresh coconuts and enter- munity and Australia’s High called in Honiara this year.
tainers showcasing the area’s Commissioner to the Solo- In addition to P&O Cruises’
cultural dancing and music. mon Islands, Andrew Byrne. two visits, Princess Cruises
has made four calls while
“I would like to thank the “The Government and peo- Seabourn has also made one
people of the City of Gizo for ple of Western Province have visit.
putting on a wonderful wel- made an enormous effort to
come for our guests, pro- ensure that this visit is suc- A study released in July this
viding an experience of the cessful. I’m year showed cruise shipping
Pacific that they will never confident we will look back contributed about $640,000
forget,” Mr Myrmell said. on this visit in years to come to the Solomon Islands each
as the dawn of a new era for
year in direct and indirect
Solomon Islands Pacific Eden, which is on a tourism in economic impact.
Solomon Islands,” Mr Byrne
10-day voyage to ports in
Papua New Guinea and Solo-
mon Islands from Cairns, will said. The study, which was
commissioned by the
visit Honiara Pacific Eden will return to Australian Government,
tomorrow, becoming the first Gizo and Honiara at the end World Bank Group
cruise ship and also the larg- of member IFC and Carnival
est vessel to call at the new October. She will make a Australia, identified the
wharf in Honiara Port. further three visits to Solo- potential to develop cruise
mon Islands in 2017. tourism so there were shared
P&O will host a special lunch benefits for the community.
onboard Pacific Eden for In total, there will be seven
66 members of the Solomon Is- ships under the Carnival 67

New brand Amadeus River Cruises


offers luxe cruising at lowest prices Luxury European river cruise operator Amras has



for 2017 European season rebranded as Amadeus River Cruises, with a mission to
provide the same high-end luxury voyages at significantly

reduced prices than its competitors for the 2017 season,

and beyond.
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New brand Amadeus River Cruises


offers luxe cruising at lowest prices Luxury European river cruise operator Amras has



for 2017 European season rebranded as Amadeus River Cruises, with a mission to
provide the same high-end luxury voyages at significantly

reduced prices than its competitors for the 2017 season,

and beyond.
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McLachlan Tours, Australia’s exclusive 6 April to 9 May 2017, taking in one of the and even venture to the Beaches of All on-board entertainment including nightly
wholesaler for Amadeus River Cruises, is world’s largest flower gardens, Keukenhof, Normandy – the beginning of the final act of live music, cooking demonstrations, and
offering a 15% earlybird discount to those also known as the ‘Garden of Europe’ in Europe’s last great conflict. Twelve s lectures;
who book before 30 November 2016 to bloom, together with the beauty and riches ailings are available, with departures from
celebrate the launch of the new brand, which of Ghent, Antwerp and Bruges. 30 March to 26 October 2017. Complimentary Wi-Fi, in-stateroom

is committed to allowing guests maximum infotainment centre, bicycles, audio
flexibility in tailoring their own European Prices from: AU$2335 per person, based Prices from: AU$2650 per person, based headsets;
adventures. on double occupancy – now available at the on double occupancy – now available at the
special earlybird rate from $1985 pp. special earlybird rate from $2253pp. All local taxes and port charges;
Gil McLachlan, CEO of McLachlan Travel
Group, said: “What differentiates Amadeus 8-day Classical Danube, Passau to 15-day Cruise Across Europe’s Legendary Services of an experienced
River Cruises from many of its competitors, Budapest (and reverse) – including two spe- Waterways, Amsterdam to Budapest (and English-speaking Cruise Director and on-
is the fact guests can choose whether to cial Classical Music cruises reverse) board Concierge;

purchase an all-inclusive package, or to
explore ports by themselves and create their Explore medieval abbeys, Imperial Vienna, The castles lining the banks of the Rhine, For more information on Amadeus River
own adventure”. the spectacular Wachau wine region, and the Main, and Danube Rivers are living Cruises, or to book, visit
Eastern European jewels of Bratislava, Esz- testaments to the splendour of European Amadeus-rivercruises.com.au
“With every cruise purchased, gourmet tergom, and Budapest on a journey designed history, and there is no better way to explore or call 1300-269-228
dining on board is included, as well as to uncover the Old World heart of Europe. the highlights of the Netherlands, Germany,
free-flowing beer, local wine and soft drinks Austria, Slovakia and Hungary – than aboard McLachlan Tours also offers the
with lunch and dinner; however, guests are Twelve ‘Classical Danube’ cruises are avail- this Amadeus cruise. opportunity to pair an Amadeus River Cruise
now invited to create their own on-shore able from 13 April to 14 October 2017, as with a land tour taking in the key battlefields
experiences -or to choose from a range of ‘à well as two special ‘Classical Music on the Five sailings are available, with departures of the Western Fronts in France and
la carte’ shore excursion packages.” Danube’ sailings, which have been specially from 5 May to 21 October 2017. Belgium, operated by Australia’s leading
crafted for lovers of classical music, with war history tour operator, Mat McLachlan

“With intimate ships full of welcoming special programmes on board and ashore, Prices from: AU$5165 per person, based Battlefield Tours. 2017 marks the Centenary
spaces – all river-view staterooms, charming including highlight performances in the world on double occupancy – now available at the Anniversaries of the Battles of Bullecourt
common areas, a sun deck and Lido-Bar as famous opera houses of Budapest and special earlybird rate from $4,390 pp. and Passchendaele in April and October
well as a hair salon and spa - the Amadeus Vienna - departing on 6 April and 26 October respectively, providing a key time to visit this
River Cruises offering has been designed to 2017. Amadeus River Cruises fares include: region.
provide the perfect balance of
fascinating activities and inviting ways to Prices from: AU$1835 per person, based Spacious all river-view staterooms, most For more information on Mat McLachlan
relax and soak up Europe’s most beautiful on double occupancy – now available at the with French balconies or panoramic floor to Battlefield Tours, visit battlefields.com.au

and cultural sights and attractions, at an special earlybird rate from $1560 pp. ceiling drop-down windows;
unbeatable price.” To discuss combined Amadeus Cruises and
8-day Paris, Normandy & The River Seine, Bottled water in your cabin, replenished battlefield tour packages, call 1300-269-228
Highlights and themed cruises include: Paris to Paris daily;
McLachlan Tours is accredited with the
8-day Tulip Serenade, Amsterdam to Following the Seine north from Paris, we’ll Gourmet dining on-board with all meals AFTA Travel Accreditation Scheme (ATAS),
encounter idyllic towns and landscapes that included, and free-flowing beer, local wine a member of the Council of Australian Tour
Celebrating Springtime in Holland and inspired the likes of Van Gogh, Cezanne, and soft drinks with lunch and dinner; Operators (CATO) and Australian Federation
Belgium, Amadeus River Cruises is offering Pissarro, and Monet; explore ancient of Travel Agents (AFTA), and can customise
a series of seven Tulip themed cruises from fortifications scarred by centuries of conflict, itineraries for guests anywhere in the world.
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McLachlan Tours, Australia’s exclusive 6 April to 9 May 2017, taking in one of the and even venture to the Beaches of All on-board entertainment including nightly
wholesaler for Amadeus River Cruises, is world’s largest flower gardens, Keukenhof, Normandy – the beginning of the final act of live music, cooking demonstrations, and
offering a 15% earlybird discount to those also known as the ‘Garden of Europe’ in Europe’s last great conflict. Twelve s lectures;
who book before 30 November 2016 to bloom, together with the beauty and riches ailings are available, with departures from
celebrate the launch of the new brand, which of Ghent, Antwerp and Bruges. 30 March to 26 October 2017. Complimentary Wi-Fi, in-stateroom

is committed to allowing guests maximum infotainment centre, bicycles, audio
flexibility in tailoring their own European Prices from: AU$2335 per person, based Prices from: AU$2650 per person, based headsets;
adventures. on double occupancy – now available at the on double occupancy – now available at the
special earlybird rate from $1985 pp. special earlybird rate from $2253pp. All local taxes and port charges;
Gil McLachlan, CEO of McLachlan Travel
Group, said: “What differentiates Amadeus 8-day Classical Danube, Passau to 15-day Cruise Across Europe’s Legendary Services of an experienced
River Cruises from many of its competitors, Budapest (and reverse) – including two spe- Waterways, Amsterdam to Budapest (and English-speaking Cruise Director and on-
is the fact guests can choose whether to cial Classical Music cruises reverse) board Concierge;

purchase an all-inclusive package, or to
explore ports by themselves and create their Explore medieval abbeys, Imperial Vienna, The castles lining the banks of the Rhine, For more information on Amadeus River
own adventure”. the spectacular Wachau wine region, and the Main, and Danube Rivers are living Cruises, or to book, visit
Eastern European jewels of Bratislava, Esz- testaments to the splendour of European Amadeus-rivercruises.com.au
“With every cruise purchased, gourmet tergom, and Budapest on a journey designed history, and there is no better way to explore or call 1300-269-228
dining on board is included, as well as to uncover the Old World heart of Europe. the highlights of the Netherlands, Germany,
free-flowing beer, local wine and soft drinks Austria, Slovakia and Hungary – than aboard McLachlan Tours also offers the
with lunch and dinner; however, guests are Twelve ‘Classical Danube’ cruises are avail- this Amadeus cruise. opportunity to pair an Amadeus River Cruise
now invited to create their own on-shore able from 13 April to 14 October 2017, as with a land tour taking in the key battlefields
experiences -or to choose from a range of ‘à well as two special ‘Classical Music on the Five sailings are available, with departures of the Western Fronts in France and
la carte’ shore excursion packages.” Danube’ sailings, which have been specially from 5 May to 21 October 2017. Belgium, operated by Australia’s leading
crafted for lovers of classical music, with war history tour operator, Mat McLachlan

“With intimate ships full of welcoming special programmes on board and ashore, Prices from: AU$5165 per person, based Battlefield Tours. 2017 marks the Centenary
spaces – all river-view staterooms, charming including highlight performances in the world on double occupancy – now available at the Anniversaries of the Battles of Bullecourt
common areas, a sun deck and Lido-Bar as famous opera houses of Budapest and special earlybird rate from $4,390 pp. and Passchendaele in April and October
well as a hair salon and spa - the Amadeus Vienna - departing on 6 April and 26 October respectively, providing a key time to visit this
River Cruises offering has been designed to 2017. Amadeus River Cruises fares include: region.
provide the perfect balance of
fascinating activities and inviting ways to Prices from: AU$1835 per person, based Spacious all river-view staterooms, most For more information on Mat McLachlan
relax and soak up Europe’s most beautiful on double occupancy – now available at the with French balconies or panoramic floor to Battlefield Tours, visit battlefields.com.au

and cultural sights and attractions, at an special earlybird rate from $1560 pp. ceiling drop-down windows;
unbeatable price.” To discuss combined Amadeus Cruises and
8-day Paris, Normandy & The River Seine, Bottled water in your cabin, replenished battlefield tour packages, call 1300-269-228
Highlights and themed cruises include: Paris to Paris daily;
McLachlan Tours is accredited with the
8-day Tulip Serenade, Amsterdam to Following the Seine north from Paris, we’ll Gourmet dining on-board with all meals AFTA Travel Accreditation Scheme (ATAS),
encounter idyllic towns and landscapes that included, and free-flowing beer, local wine a member of the Council of Australian Tour
Celebrating Springtime in Holland and inspired the likes of Van Gogh, Cezanne, and soft drinks with lunch and dinner; Operators (CATO) and Australian Federation
Belgium, Amadeus River Cruises is offering Pissarro, and Monet; explore ancient of Travel Agents (AFTA), and can customise
a series of seven Tulip themed cruises from fortifications scarred by centuries of conflict, itineraries for guests anywhere in the world.
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Emerald Princess






Begins Her Journey





Down Under


















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Emerald Princess






Begins Her Journey





Down Under


















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The biggest Emerald Princess



Princess Cruises



ship to sail local waters features more than 1500 guest




this summer rooms, including nearly 900
balcony staterooms








The biggest Princess Cruises’ ship to sail “We’ve been basing ships down under for 15 combined with whisky flights. The superliner’s Emerald Princess will spend her inaugural
local waters this summer – the spectacular years but the debut of Emerald Princess in the arrival will also set the stage for the debut of five-month season of cruises from Sydney

3082-guest Emerald Princess – is now on her Emerald City will make this a summer to some great new entertainment offerings in- sailing on 13 roundtrip cruises to destinations
way down under after departing from remember for Princess. With five of Princess’ cluding the much-anticipated onboard musical in the South Pacific, New Zealand and around
Southampton today. 18 ships cruising local waters this summer, Magic to Do from Oscar and Tony Australia.
Australia ranks as the cruise line’s biggest award-winning Broadway composer Stephen
In a voyage reminiscent of the line voyages market outside the United States,” Mr Allison Schwartz. Guests can also enjoy the Fares start from $1199* per person twin share
of last century, the 113,000-tonne superliner said. spectacular new Voice of the Ocean for an 11-night South Pacific cruise departing
will spend the next 48 nights sailing across competition, exclusive to Princess, which Sydney on January 21, 2017 and visiting five
four continents from Italy to India via the Emerald Princess Captain William Kent said brings the spectacle of TV’s wildly popular beautiful ports in New Caledonia and Vanuatu.
Suez Canal and south through Asia en route guests onboard the superliner were looking international singing competition to the high
to her new home in Australia. forward to an exciting end to their voyage in seas. Click here for a video of the entertain- For more information
November, as Emerald Princess debuts in ment on Emerald Princess. visit www.princess.com

Making the first of seven maiden Australia. call 13 24 88 or see a licensed travel agent.
Australian port calls in Fremantle on Emerald Princess features more than 1500 *subject to availability, conditions apply.
November 8, Emerald Princess will cruise via “She’s a beautiful ship and she’s going to make a guest rooms, including nearly 900 balcony
Melbourne on November 13, arriving at her wonderful sight on the horizon as she sails into staterooms, with every room offering the
new Sydney homeport on November 15. ports from Fremantle to Melbourne and Princess Luxury Bed designed to deliver the
Sydney for the first time. We can’t wait to add a ultimate night of sleep at sea.
Stretching 290 metres, Emerald Princess is bit of Emerald sparkle to the Australian
one of Princess’ largest ships and is certain to summer cruise season.” Also on board are eight showrooms and
turn heads as she sails from the Emerald City lounges, two nightclubs and four swimming

from November 2016 to April 2017. In exciting news for Australian holidaymakers, pools as well as signature Princess offerings
Emerald Princess will offer Award-winning such as the child-free Sanctuary, poolside
Princess Cruises Vice President Australia & Chef Curtis Stone’s new restaurant, SHARE as Movies Under the Stars and the luxurious Emerald Princess
New Zealand Stuart Allison said the ship’s well as Princess’ new Salty Dog pub, serving Lotus Spa. Guests can enjoy fantastic s
arrival would take the cruise line’s up the Ernesto Burger - rated the best burger hopping, with options including a stunning
Australasian capacity to a record 11,800 at sea - and gourmet small dishes developed EFFY jewellery outlet, a first in the local
berths across five ships during the 2016-17 with renowned US chef Ernesto Uchimura, market.
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The biggest Emerald Princess



Princess Cruises



ship to sail local waters features more than 1500 guest




this summer rooms, including nearly 900
balcony staterooms








The biggest Princess Cruises’ ship to sail “We’ve been basing ships down under for 15 combined with whisky flights. The superliner’s Emerald Princess will spend her inaugural
local waters this summer – the spectacular years but the debut of Emerald Princess in the arrival will also set the stage for the debut of five-month season of cruises from Sydney

3082-guest Emerald Princess – is now on her Emerald City will make this a summer to some great new entertainment offerings in- sailing on 13 roundtrip cruises to destinations
way down under after departing from remember for Princess. With five of Princess’ cluding the much-anticipated onboard musical in the South Pacific, New Zealand and around
Southampton today. 18 ships cruising local waters this summer, Magic to Do from Oscar and Tony Australia.
Australia ranks as the cruise line’s biggest award-winning Broadway composer Stephen
In a voyage reminiscent of the line voyages market outside the United States,” Mr Allison Schwartz. Guests can also enjoy the Fares start from $1199* per person twin share
of last century, the 113,000-tonne superliner said. spectacular new Voice of the Ocean for an 11-night South Pacific cruise departing
will spend the next 48 nights sailing across competition, exclusive to Princess, which Sydney on January 21, 2017 and visiting five
four continents from Italy to India via the Emerald Princess Captain William Kent said brings the spectacle of TV’s wildly popular beautiful ports in New Caledonia and Vanuatu.
Suez Canal and south through Asia en route guests onboard the superliner were looking international singing competition to the high
to her new home in Australia. forward to an exciting end to their voyage in seas. Click here for a video of the entertain- For more information
November, as Emerald Princess debuts in ment on Emerald Princess. visit www.princess.com

Making the first of seven maiden Australia. call 13 24 88 or see a licensed travel agent.
Australian port calls in Fremantle on Emerald Princess features more than 1500 *subject to availability, conditions apply.
November 8, Emerald Princess will cruise via “She’s a beautiful ship and she’s going to make a guest rooms, including nearly 900 balcony
Melbourne on November 13, arriving at her wonderful sight on the horizon as she sails into staterooms, with every room offering the
new Sydney homeport on November 15. ports from Fremantle to Melbourne and Princess Luxury Bed designed to deliver the
Sydney for the first time. We can’t wait to add a ultimate night of sleep at sea.
Stretching 290 metres, Emerald Princess is bit of Emerald sparkle to the Australian
one of Princess’ largest ships and is certain to summer cruise season.” Also on board are eight showrooms and
turn heads as she sails from the Emerald City lounges, two nightclubs and four swimming

from November 2016 to April 2017. In exciting news for Australian holidaymakers, pools as well as signature Princess offerings
Emerald Princess will offer Award-winning such as the child-free Sanctuary, poolside
Princess Cruises Vice President Australia & Chef Curtis Stone’s new restaurant, SHARE as Movies Under the Stars and the luxurious Emerald Princess
New Zealand Stuart Allison said the ship’s well as Princess’ new Salty Dog pub, serving Lotus Spa. Guests can enjoy fantastic s
arrival would take the cruise line’s up the Ernesto Burger - rated the best burger hopping, with options including a stunning
Australasian capacity to a record 11,800 at sea - and gourmet small dishes developed EFFY jewellery outlet, a first in the local
berths across five ships during the 2016-17 with renowned US chef Ernesto Uchimura, market.
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• The Australian debut of the maiden Australian calls commencing with • A Royal Rendezvous of Cunard’s
Record Ship Numbers as ultra-luxury Seabourn Encore arriving in Darwin on January 29 remastered flagship Queen Mary 2 and her
Darwin on January 22 and sailing down younger sister Queen Elizabeth in Sydney
Australia Sails into a Cruisey Summer the Australian coast to reach Sydney on • The maiden Australian visit of on February 25
February 2 and Melbourne on February 4. Hapag-Lloyd Cruises Europa 2 which will • Queen Mary 2’s first ever visit

Australia will welcome an unprecedented of almost 400 roundtrip itineraries from communities around Australia as they In all she will make nine maiden debut Down Under with her call to Hobart to Tasmania with calls to Port Arthur on
number of cruise ships this summer, with local ports, a 20 per cent rise on last welcome these wonderful ships and share Australian calls on December 26, making 13 inaugural February 27 and Hobart on February 28
more than 40 vessels sailing in local summer’s offerings. in the $3.6 billion in economic benefits calls around the country • Royal Caribbean’s first call to

waters - including eight ships making their Mr Jardine said the record season re- that flow from cruise tourism in Australia • The first Australian visit of the Wollongong with a visit by Radiance of the
maiden visits Down Under. flected the continuing surge in Australian annually,” Mr Jardine said. luxury Azamara Journey, arriving in Dar- • The inaugural visit of Oceania Seas on October 30
cruise passenger numbers as well as the win on February 8, the first of 12 maiden Cruises’ Sirena which will arrive in Sydney • The first ever round trip cruise
nation’s growing popularity as an The start of the cruise season on October calls on March 6, 2017 and make eight maiden to South America from Australia - an
Among the flotilla will be the largest ship international cruise destination. 1 coincides with the beginning of the calls to local ports 84-night cruise by Princess Cruises’ Sea
to visit Australia – Royal Caribbean’s Australia is the fourth largest source local cruise industry’s first ever Cruise • The debut of the 92,000-tonne Princess departing Sydney on January 11,
167,000-tonne Ovation of the Seas – as market for cruise passengers in the world Month promotion, which will see cruise Norwegian Star which will make seven 2017.
well as the youngest and most luxurious with official CLIA figures showing more lines offering great deals through cruise
ship ever to cruise here, the boutique than one million Australians took a cruise specialist travel agents. Highlights of the CLIA Member Cruise Lines’ Ships Sailing in Australian Waters October 1, 2016 – April 30, 2017
Seabourn Encore, which will arrive in in 2015 – a 14.6 per cent increase on the peak summer period include: Azamara Cruises – Azamara Journey P&O Cruises Australia – Pacific Pearl
Australia just two weeks after it is previous year. Australian cruise passenger Carnival Cruise Line - Carnival Legend P&O Cruises World Cruising – Arcadia

officially named in Singapore. numbers have grown by almost 20 per • The first international ship call Carnival Cruise Line - Carnival Spirit P&O Cruises World Cruising – Aurora
cent annually over the past decade for the summer season when Celebrity Celebrity Cruises – Celebrity Solstice Ponant – L’Austral
Solstice returns to Sydney on October 8 Costa Cruises – Costa Luminosa Princess Cruises – Dawn Princess
Detailing the upcoming peak cruise sea- Crystal – Crystal Symphony Princess Cruises – Emerald Princess
son, Cruise Lines International Association “Anyone wanting evidence of the • The first maiden ship call for the Cunard – Queen Elizabeth Princess Cruises – Golden Princess
(CLIA) Australasia Commercial Director continuing rapid growth of the cruise summer season when Holland America Cunard – Queen Mary 2 Princess Cruises – Pacific Princess
Brett Jardine said a record 41 ships industry in Australia just needs to look Line’s Maasdam debuts in Sydney on Cunard – Queen Victoria Princess Cruises – Sea Princess
from CLIA member cruise lines would be at the horizon this summer – there is October 20 Fred Olsen Cruise – Black Watch Princess Cruises – Sun Princess
based in Australia or visiting local waters going to be a constant procession of ships • The inaugural Australian season Hapag-Lloyd Cruises – Europa Regent Seven Seas – Seven Seas Voyager

between October 1, 2016, and April 30, visiting our ports, carrying hundreds of of the largest Princess ship to sail from Hapag-Lloyd Cruises – Europa 2 Regent Seven Seas – Seven Seas Navigator
2017, compared to 38 ships over the thousands of Australians and Australia this summer, the 3082-guest Holland America Line – Maasdam Royal Caribbean – Ovation of the Seas
same period last year. international tourists on great value and Emerald Princess, making her first Holland America Line - Noordam Royal Caribbean – Voyager of the Seas
relaxing holidays,” Mr Jardine said. Australian call in Fremantle on November NCL – Norwegian Star Royal Caribbean – Legend of the Seas
8, followed by Melbourne on November 13 Oceania Cruises - Insignia Royal Caribbean – Radiance of the Seas
Between them, the ships will make almost Five cruise l and Sydney on November 15 Oceania Cruises – Sirena Royal Caribbean – Explorer of the Seas
900 calls to ports around Australia over ines will be making their first ever calls P&O Cruises Australia – Pacific Aria Seabourn – Seabourn Encore
that period – up 10 per cent on last to a range of ports from Darwin in the P&O Cruises Australia – Pacific Dawn Silversea – Silver Whisper
year’s port calls numbers. Northern Territory to Burnie in • The inaugural visit of the largest P&O Cruises Australia – Pacific Eden Silversea – Silver Discoverer
Tasmania, while across the fleets, ship to visit Australia, Royal Caribbean’s P&O Cruises Australia – Pacific Jewel
individual ships will be making close to 70 Ovation of the Seas, arriving in Fremantle Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is the unified voice and leading authority of the global cruise community. As the largest cruise industry trade associa-

With more than half the ships (23) maiden calls to coastal towns and cities. on December 6 to make the first of six tion with 15 offices globally, CLIA has representation in North and South America, Europe, Asia and Australasia. CLIA’s mission is to support policies and practices
offering return cruises from our shores, maiden calls following her launch earlier that foster a safe, secure and healthy cruise ship environment for the more than 23 million passengers who cruise annually, as well as to promote the value, desirability
and affordability of the cruise vacation experience. Members are comprised of the world’s most prestigious ocean, river and specialty cruise lines; a highly trained and
Australians will be able to take advantage “It’s going to be an exciting summer for this year certified travel agent community; and cruise line suppliers and partners, including ports & destinations, ship development, suppliers and business services, committed
to the sustained success of the cruise industry. For more information, visit www.cruising.org or follow Cruise Lines International Association on CLIA Facebook and
Twitter pages.
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• The Australian debut of the maiden Australian calls commencing with • A Royal Rendezvous of Cunard’s
Record Ship Numbers as ultra-luxury Seabourn Encore arriving in Darwin on January 29 remastered flagship Queen Mary 2 and her
Darwin on January 22 and sailing down younger sister Queen Elizabeth in Sydney
Australia Sails into a Cruisey Summer the Australian coast to reach Sydney on • The maiden Australian visit of on February 25
February 2 and Melbourne on February 4. Hapag-Lloyd Cruises Europa 2 which will • Queen Mary 2’s first ever visit

Australia will welcome an unprecedented of almost 400 roundtrip itineraries from communities around Australia as they In all she will make nine maiden debut Down Under with her call to Hobart to Tasmania with calls to Port Arthur on
number of cruise ships this summer, with local ports, a 20 per cent rise on last welcome these wonderful ships and share Australian calls on December 26, making 13 inaugural February 27 and Hobart on February 28
more than 40 vessels sailing in local summer’s offerings. in the $3.6 billion in economic benefits calls around the country • Royal Caribbean’s first call to

waters - including eight ships making their Mr Jardine said the record season re- that flow from cruise tourism in Australia • The first Australian visit of the Wollongong with a visit by Radiance of the
maiden visits Down Under. flected the continuing surge in Australian annually,” Mr Jardine said. luxury Azamara Journey, arriving in Dar- • The inaugural visit of Oceania Seas on October 30
cruise passenger numbers as well as the win on February 8, the first of 12 maiden Cruises’ Sirena which will arrive in Sydney • The first ever round trip cruise
nation’s growing popularity as an The start of the cruise season on October calls on March 6, 2017 and make eight maiden to South America from Australia - an
Among the flotilla will be the largest ship international cruise destination. 1 coincides with the beginning of the calls to local ports 84-night cruise by Princess Cruises’ Sea
to visit Australia – Royal Caribbean’s Australia is the fourth largest source local cruise industry’s first ever Cruise • The debut of the 92,000-tonne Princess departing Sydney on January 11,
167,000-tonne Ovation of the Seas – as market for cruise passengers in the world Month promotion, which will see cruise Norwegian Star which will make seven 2017.
well as the youngest and most luxurious with official CLIA figures showing more lines offering great deals through cruise
ship ever to cruise here, the boutique than one million Australians took a cruise specialist travel agents. Highlights of the CLIA Member Cruise Lines’ Ships Sailing in Australian Waters October 1, 2016 – April 30, 2017
Seabourn Encore, which will arrive in in 2015 – a 14.6 per cent increase on the peak summer period include: Azamara Cruises – Azamara Journey P&O Cruises Australia – Pacific Pearl
Australia just two weeks after it is previous year. Australian cruise passenger Carnival Cruise Line - Carnival Legend P&O Cruises World Cruising – Arcadia

officially named in Singapore. numbers have grown by almost 20 per • The first international ship call Carnival Cruise Line - Carnival Spirit P&O Cruises World Cruising – Aurora
cent annually over the past decade for the summer season when Celebrity Celebrity Cruises – Celebrity Solstice Ponant – L’Austral
Solstice returns to Sydney on October 8 Costa Cruises – Costa Luminosa Princess Cruises – Dawn Princess
Detailing the upcoming peak cruise sea- Crystal – Crystal Symphony Princess Cruises – Emerald Princess
son, Cruise Lines International Association “Anyone wanting evidence of the • The first maiden ship call for the Cunard – Queen Elizabeth Princess Cruises – Golden Princess
(CLIA) Australasia Commercial Director continuing rapid growth of the cruise summer season when Holland America Cunard – Queen Mary 2 Princess Cruises – Pacific Princess
Brett Jardine said a record 41 ships industry in Australia just needs to look Line’s Maasdam debuts in Sydney on Cunard – Queen Victoria Princess Cruises – Sea Princess
from CLIA member cruise lines would be at the horizon this summer – there is October 20 Fred Olsen Cruise – Black Watch Princess Cruises – Sun Princess
based in Australia or visiting local waters going to be a constant procession of ships • The inaugural Australian season Hapag-Lloyd Cruises – Europa Regent Seven Seas – Seven Seas Voyager

between October 1, 2016, and April 30, visiting our ports, carrying hundreds of of the largest Princess ship to sail from Hapag-Lloyd Cruises – Europa 2 Regent Seven Seas – Seven Seas Navigator
2017, compared to 38 ships over the thousands of Australians and Australia this summer, the 3082-guest Holland America Line – Maasdam Royal Caribbean – Ovation of the Seas
same period last year. international tourists on great value and Emerald Princess, making her first Holland America Line - Noordam Royal Caribbean – Voyager of the Seas
relaxing holidays,” Mr Jardine said. Australian call in Fremantle on November NCL – Norwegian Star Royal Caribbean – Legend of the Seas
8, followed by Melbourne on November 13 Oceania Cruises - Insignia Royal Caribbean – Radiance of the Seas
Between them, the ships will make almost Five cruise l and Sydney on November 15 Oceania Cruises – Sirena Royal Caribbean – Explorer of the Seas
900 calls to ports around Australia over ines will be making their first ever calls P&O Cruises Australia – Pacific Aria Seabourn – Seabourn Encore
that period – up 10 per cent on last to a range of ports from Darwin in the P&O Cruises Australia – Pacific Dawn Silversea – Silver Whisper
year’s port calls numbers. Northern Territory to Burnie in • The inaugural visit of the largest P&O Cruises Australia – Pacific Eden Silversea – Silver Discoverer
Tasmania, while across the fleets, ship to visit Australia, Royal Caribbean’s P&O Cruises Australia – Pacific Jewel
individual ships will be making close to 70 Ovation of the Seas, arriving in Fremantle Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is the unified voice and leading authority of the global cruise community. As the largest cruise industry trade associa-

With more than half the ships (23) maiden calls to coastal towns and cities. on December 6 to make the first of six tion with 15 offices globally, CLIA has representation in North and South America, Europe, Asia and Australasia. CLIA’s mission is to support policies and practices
offering return cruises from our shores, maiden calls following her launch earlier that foster a safe, secure and healthy cruise ship environment for the more than 23 million passengers who cruise annually, as well as to promote the value, desirability
and affordability of the cruise vacation experience. Members are comprised of the world’s most prestigious ocean, river and specialty cruise lines; a highly trained and
Australians will be able to take advantage “It’s going to be an exciting summer for this year certified travel agent community; and cruise line suppliers and partners, including ports & destinations, ship development, suppliers and business services, committed
to the sustained success of the cruise industry. For more information, visit www.cruising.org or follow Cruise Lines International Association on CLIA Facebook and
Twitter pages.
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P&O Cruises Serves Up the Action

on its 2017 Australian Open Cruise





P&O Cruises has announced an ace ship’s giant screen for guests to watch “The Australian Open cruise is always first-hand access to some of our
line-up of legendary tennis talent and in poolside style during their cruise, a hit with tennis fans and cruise fans favourite Aussie tennis champions,

tennis-themed onboard activities on while the Men’s and Women’s alike; it’s an easy, value-for-money

its popular Australian Open cruise in Australian Open trophies will also be option for guests to get courtside and There’s lots of fun to be had along the
January. onboard. in front of the action of the tourna- way,” Mr Myrmell said.

ment. The Australian Open cruise will be the
Australian Grand Slam champion Ken Departing on January 19, fares for first in P&O’s Main Events calendar

Rosewall will share his tips on the in- the cruise are priced from $849* per “Plus, with P&O’s new program of next year, with other offerings
ternational tennis event and offer person quad share including general onboard events offering guests including Australia Day and

photo opportunities as Pacific Pearl admission and direct transfers to the Melbourne Cup, as well as a new
cruises from Sydney to Melbourne, National Tennis Centre for the two cruise to the Dark Mofo festival in

while Wimbledon and Olympic days. Hobart.
Doubles champion Todd Woodbridge

of the famed ‘ Woodies’ duo will host P&O Cruises President Sture Myrmell *Subject to availability, conditions

an exclusive breakfast in Melbourne said it was exciting to have such a ‘top apply. Fare includes a soft drink
as part of a tournament of onboard seed’ line-up for the next Australian package per guest, and a bottle of

events lined up for the cruise. Open cruise, setting the scene for an wine plus $50 onboard credit per
action-packed Main Events cruise cabin.

The five-night roundtrip cruise from series in 2017. For more information visit
Sydney includes two days’ admission Www.pocruises.com.au

to all the action at Melbourne Park as call 13 24 94 or see a licensed
well as a volley of tennis-themed travel agent.

activities onboard including trivia,
table tennis championships

and Wii tennis tourna-

ments.



The Australian
Open will also

be screened
live on the


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P&O Cruises Serves Up the Action

on its 2017 Australian Open Cruise





P&O Cruises has announced an ace ship’s giant screen for guests to watch “The Australian Open cruise is always first-hand access to some of our
line-up of legendary tennis talent and in poolside style during their cruise, a hit with tennis fans and cruise fans favourite Aussie tennis champions,

tennis-themed onboard activities on while the Men’s and Women’s alike; it’s an easy, value-for-money

its popular Australian Open cruise in Australian Open trophies will also be option for guests to get courtside and There’s lots of fun to be had along the
January. onboard. in front of the action of the tourna- way,” Mr Myrmell said.

ment. The Australian Open cruise will be the
Australian Grand Slam champion Ken Departing on January 19, fares for first in P&O’s Main Events calendar

Rosewall will share his tips on the in- the cruise are priced from $849* per “Plus, with P&O’s new program of next year, with other offerings
ternational tennis event and offer person quad share including general onboard events offering guests including Australia Day and

photo opportunities as Pacific Pearl admission and direct transfers to the Melbourne Cup, as well as a new
cruises from Sydney to Melbourne, National Tennis Centre for the two cruise to the Dark Mofo festival in

while Wimbledon and Olympic days. Hobart.
Doubles champion Todd Woodbridge

of the famed ‘ Woodies’ duo will host P&O Cruises President Sture Myrmell *Subject to availability, conditions

an exclusive breakfast in Melbourne said it was exciting to have such a ‘top apply. Fare includes a soft drink
as part of a tournament of onboard seed’ line-up for the next Australian package per guest, and a bottle of

events lined up for the cruise. Open cruise, setting the scene for an wine plus $50 onboard credit per
action-packed Main Events cruise cabin.

The five-night roundtrip cruise from series in 2017. For more information visit
Sydney includes two days’ admission Www.pocruises.com.au

to all the action at Melbourne Park as call 13 24 94 or see a licensed
well as a volley of tennis-themed travel agent.

activities onboard including trivia,
table tennis championships

and Wii tennis tourna-

ments.



The Australian
Open will also

be screened
live on the


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Carnival Australia Welcomes NSW Government Announcement
of Multi-User Cruise Terminal In Newcastle


Carnival Australia today wel- the years for the warmth of double-digit growth in
comed the NSW their welcome for the passenger numbers in
Government’s announcement thousands of cruise visitors to Australia with domestic A ROYAL VISIT:
of a multi-user cruise terminal the region,” Mr Myrmell said. itineraries and short break
in Newcastle to support cruise cruises among the big growth ROYAL CARIBBEAN

tourism in the Hunter region. “This local investment in port areas in this market.”
infrastructure acknowledges
Speaking in Newcastle, Sture the Hunter region’s Mr Myrmell said Carnival TO CALL AT THE KINGDOM OF
Myrmell, President of P&O attractiveness as a cruise Australia and its home brand
Cruises, one of Carnival destination, with its ease of line P&O Cruises in particular TONGA
Australia’s seven iconic cruise access to the surrounding were proud of the part they
brands, said the wine growing district and oth- had played over the years in FOR THE FIRST TIME
announcement was good news er quality attractions. pioneering cruising to and
for the people of Newcastle. from Newcastle.

“It also acknowledges cruise
“It reinforces the great tourism’s local economic P&O Cruises also purchased Royal Caribbean International, Oceanview Stateroom on the paving the way for a number
reputation the people of contribution as the industry large quantities of Hunter the award-winning cruise exotic cruise, which begins of new, exciting destinations
Newcastle have earned over continues to record region wine for use on the company revolutionising the in Sydney on 3 December for our guests.”
line’s five ship fleet with travel industry with its 2016 and calls at the Isle
nearly 100,000 bottles each innovative ships, has an- of Pines in New Caledonia, The two new destinations will
year across a variety of iconic nounced Tonga as a brand Lifou in the Loyalty Islands, bring a host of unique
labels and wine types. new destination for its up- Suva and Lautoka in Fiji, as experiences to the table for
coming 2016/17 season. well as Tonga, before Royal Caribbean – the is-
arriving in Auckland. lands of Vava’u are renowned
Ships from a number of
Carnival Australia brands had Radiance of the Seas, for their coral gardens and

visited Newcastle including nicknamed the “culinary ship” “We’ve had our eye on sparkling lagoons, while
the spectacular maiden visit for her rich variety of Tonga as a destination for Nuku’alofa, capital of Tonga
earlier this year of Cunard onboard dining options, will our guests for some time, and home to the only royal
Line’s Queen Elizabeth. call at the stunning Tongan with its vibrant culture, family in the Pacific Islands,
ports of Vava’u on 12 De- diverse marine life and is a thriving hub of island
cember 2016 and Nuku’alofa stunning natural beauty,” charm and regal tradition.
“The new multiple-use cruise
terminal will be an excellent on 13 December 2016 for says Adam Armstrong, Guests will have the
local asset to support and the very first time. managing director for Royal opportunity to explore the
encourage cruise ship calls to Caribbean International in islands further with a range

Newcastle,” Mr Myrmell said. The two new destinations will Australia and New Zealand. of optional excursions,
be part of a 13-night South including whale-watching and
Photo: P&O Cruises President Sture Pacific, Fiji and Tonga “Radiance of the Seas is the snorkelling in Vava’u and a
Myrmell, Port of Newcastle CEO Geoff journey. Fares start from perfect size for us to explore cultural tour in Nuku’alofa.
Crowe and NSW Premier Mike Baird in
Newcastle $1,599 per person for an new ports in our region,
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Carnival Australia Welcomes NSW Government Announcement
of Multi-User Cruise Terminal In Newcastle


Carnival Australia today wel- the years for the warmth of double-digit growth in
comed the NSW their welcome for the passenger numbers in
Government’s announcement thousands of cruise visitors to Australia with domestic A ROYAL VISIT:
of a multi-user cruise terminal the region,” Mr Myrmell said. itineraries and short break
in Newcastle to support cruise cruises among the big growth ROYAL CARIBBEAN

tourism in the Hunter region. “This local investment in port areas in this market.”
infrastructure acknowledges
Speaking in Newcastle, Sture the Hunter region’s Mr Myrmell said Carnival TO CALL AT THE KINGDOM OF
Myrmell, President of P&O attractiveness as a cruise Australia and its home brand
Cruises, one of Carnival destination, with its ease of line P&O Cruises in particular TONGA
Australia’s seven iconic cruise access to the surrounding were proud of the part they
brands, said the wine growing district and oth- had played over the years in FOR THE FIRST TIME
announcement was good news er quality attractions. pioneering cruising to and
for the people of Newcastle. from Newcastle.

“It also acknowledges cruise
“It reinforces the great tourism’s local economic P&O Cruises also purchased Royal Caribbean International, Oceanview Stateroom on the paving the way for a number
reputation the people of contribution as the industry large quantities of Hunter the award-winning cruise exotic cruise, which begins of new, exciting destinations
Newcastle have earned over continues to record region wine for use on the company revolutionising the in Sydney on 3 December for our guests.”
line’s five ship fleet with travel industry with its 2016 and calls at the Isle
nearly 100,000 bottles each innovative ships, has an- of Pines in New Caledonia, The two new destinations will
year across a variety of iconic nounced Tonga as a brand Lifou in the Loyalty Islands, bring a host of unique
labels and wine types. new destination for its up- Suva and Lautoka in Fiji, as experiences to the table for
coming 2016/17 season. well as Tonga, before Royal Caribbean – the is-
arriving in Auckland. lands of Vava’u are renowned
Ships from a number of
Carnival Australia brands had Radiance of the Seas, for their coral gardens and

visited Newcastle including nicknamed the “culinary ship” “We’ve had our eye on sparkling lagoons, while
the spectacular maiden visit for her rich variety of Tonga as a destination for Nuku’alofa, capital of Tonga
earlier this year of Cunard onboard dining options, will our guests for some time, and home to the only royal
Line’s Queen Elizabeth. call at the stunning Tongan with its vibrant culture, family in the Pacific Islands,
ports of Vava’u on 12 De- diverse marine life and is a thriving hub of island
cember 2016 and Nuku’alofa stunning natural beauty,” charm and regal tradition.
“The new multiple-use cruise
terminal will be an excellent on 13 December 2016 for says Adam Armstrong, Guests will have the
local asset to support and the very first time. managing director for Royal opportunity to explore the
encourage cruise ship calls to Caribbean International in islands further with a range

Newcastle,” Mr Myrmell said. The two new destinations will Australia and New Zealand. of optional excursions,
be part of a 13-night South including whale-watching and
Photo: P&O Cruises President Sture Pacific, Fiji and Tonga “Radiance of the Seas is the snorkelling in Vava’u and a
Myrmell, Port of Newcastle CEO Geoff journey. Fares start from perfect size for us to explore cultural tour in Nuku’alofa.
Crowe and NSW Premier Mike Baird in
Newcastle $1,599 per person for an new ports in our region,
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Australia’s largest cruise operator Carnival Australia is marking Seabourn is offering up to US$100 onboard credit per suite and
the region’s first Plan A Cruise Month with scores of great deals a complimentary upgrade to a veranda suite, with a 10-night
on offer throughout October. Mediterranean cruise on Seabourn Odyssey priced from $6999*
per person double occupancy
Each of the cruise operator’s seven lines – P&O Cruises,

Princess Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Cunard is offering bonus onboard credit for Grills guests, with
Cunard, P&O Cruises World Cruising and Seabourn – is offering a 13-night New Zealand cruise on Queen Mary 2 including up to
deals and savings to celebrate Cruise Lines International USD$880 onboard credit per stateroom
Association (CLIA) Australasia’s inaugural month-long
promotion including: P&O Cruises World Cruising is offering bonus onboard credit of
Carnival Cruise Line is offering savings of up to $600 per cabin up to GBP125 per person on voyages of seven nights or more.
as well as 50 per cent reduced deposits, with an eight-night During the summer cruise season which starts in October and
New Caledonia cruise on Carnival Legend priced from $799* per runs through to April 2017, 21 ships from Carnival Australia’s
person twin share seven cruise lines will sail local waters.


P&O Cruises is offering up to $200 onboard credit, a soft drink Highlights include maiden visits by Holland America’s Maasdam,

package and a bottle of wine per cabin, with an eight-night Princess Cruises’ Emerald Princess and Seabourn Encore, which
Carnival Australia Australia priced from $699* per person quad share Australia when it arrives in late January, as well as a Royal
will be the youngest and most luxurious ship ever to visit
Pacific Jewel cruise sailing from Sydney around south east

Rendezvous with Queen Mary 2 and her younger sister Queen

Jumps Onboard with Cruise Month Princess Cruises is offering up to $100 onboard credit per Elizabeth in Sydney on February 25.
stateroom and 50 per cent reduced deposits on domestic and
overseas cruises
To book, visit a CLIA accredited cruise agent. Search for the
or bookings in a verandah or above, Holland America Line is nearest agent via CLIA’s online Agent Finder at
offering up to US$150 onboard credit per stateroom, return air Cruising.org.au

fare deals from $999 per person on select 2017 Europe sailings
as well as extras including a Signature Beverage Package and
Pinnacle Grill






























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Australia’s largest cruise operator Carnival Australia is marking Seabourn is offering up to US$100 onboard credit per suite and
the region’s first Plan A Cruise Month with scores of great deals a complimentary upgrade to a veranda suite, with a 10-night
on offer throughout October. Mediterranean cruise on Seabourn Odyssey priced from $6999*
per person double occupancy
Each of the cruise operator’s seven lines – P&O Cruises,

Princess Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Cunard is offering bonus onboard credit for Grills guests, with
Cunard, P&O Cruises World Cruising and Seabourn – is offering a 13-night New Zealand cruise on Queen Mary 2 including up to
deals and savings to celebrate Cruise Lines International USD$880 onboard credit per stateroom
Association (CLIA) Australasia’s inaugural month-long
promotion including: P&O Cruises World Cruising is offering bonus onboard credit of
Carnival Cruise Line is offering savings of up to $600 per cabin up to GBP125 per person on voyages of seven nights or more.
as well as 50 per cent reduced deposits, with an eight-night During the summer cruise season which starts in October and
New Caledonia cruise on Carnival Legend priced from $799* per runs through to April 2017, 21 ships from Carnival Australia’s
person twin share seven cruise lines will sail local waters.


P&O Cruises is offering up to $200 onboard credit, a soft drink Highlights include maiden visits by Holland America’s Maasdam,

package and a bottle of wine per cabin, with an eight-night Princess Cruises’ Emerald Princess and Seabourn Encore, which
Carnival Australia Australia priced from $699* per person quad share Australia when it arrives in late January, as well as a Royal
will be the youngest and most luxurious ship ever to visit
Pacific Jewel cruise sailing from Sydney around south east

Rendezvous with Queen Mary 2 and her younger sister Queen

Jumps Onboard with Cruise Month Princess Cruises is offering up to $100 onboard credit per Elizabeth in Sydney on February 25.
stateroom and 50 per cent reduced deposits on domestic and
overseas cruises
To book, visit a CLIA accredited cruise agent. Search for the
or bookings in a verandah or above, Holland America Line is nearest agent via CLIA’s online Agent Finder at
offering up to US$150 onboard credit per stateroom, return air Cruising.org.au

fare deals from $999 per person on select 2017 Europe sailings
as well as extras including a Signature Beverage Package and
Pinnacle Grill






























84 85

Frodo to Fiordland on offer for kids and with the ship offering The cruise will be the only


Carnival Legend takes the Fun to New Zealand This Summer parents alike, whether they more than 20 restaurants, opportunity for Carnival
want to get up close with bars and lounges, as well guests to sail to New

Carnival Cruise Line is plenty of family-friendly seeking an alternative to a the local wildlife or try a as its popular Green Zealand’s shores in 2017,
taking its legendary brand fun onshore, with Carnival traditional flop and drop great adventure activity Thunder – the fastest and with the cruise line due to
of family fun across the offering a host of excit- beach break this summer. like sea kayaking around steepest waterslide at next return to the country

Tasman in January, with ing excursions including the Otago Peninsula sea – and a splash park, in January 2018.
guests set to enjoy a a chance to follow in the “New Zealand is a while in Dunedin,” Ms sports court and mini-golf.

one-off, action-packed footsteps of the Lord of the fantastic family Vandekreeke said. Entertainment includes Fares on the 10-night
school holiday cruise to Rings in Wellington, swim destination with world class productions cruise start from $1890*
New Zealand. with Hector’s Dolphins in plenty of outdoor action Families onboard the shows as well as offerings per person twin share.

Akaroa and get close to 2680-guest, 12-deck unique to Carnival like
Departing Sydney on nature during an off-road Carnival Legend will also Hasbro, The Game Show For more information and

January 7, 2017, the cross country tour while be able to enjoy Carnival’s and the whimsical Seuss at bookings call 13 31 94 or
10-night Carnival Legend in Dunedin. Carnival renowned hospitality as Sea program. visit www.carnival.com.au
cruise will call at three Cruise Line Vice President they cross the Tasman,

New Zealand holiday Australia Photo insert:
hotspots, with the ship Jennifer Wellington Cable Car

making its maiden visits to Vandekreeke Full Pafe photo:
the country’s capital said. Dunedin - Fur Seals
Wellington, as well as

Akaroa and Dunedin in Carnival’s New
the South Island. Guests Zealand cruise

will also have the chance was a perfect
to witness the majestic option for
beauty of adventurous families

Fiordland
National Park

during a scenic
cruise through
its famous

Sounds.
Holidaymakers will

be able to enjoy








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Frodo to Fiordland on offer for kids and with the ship offering The cruise will be the only


Carnival Legend takes the Fun to New Zealand This Summer parents alike, whether they more than 20 restaurants, opportunity for Carnival
want to get up close with bars and lounges, as well guests to sail to New

Carnival Cruise Line is plenty of family-friendly seeking an alternative to a the local wildlife or try a as its popular Green Zealand’s shores in 2017,
taking its legendary brand fun onshore, with Carnival traditional flop and drop great adventure activity Thunder – the fastest and with the cruise line due to
of family fun across the offering a host of excit- beach break this summer. like sea kayaking around steepest waterslide at next return to the country

Tasman in January, with ing excursions including the Otago Peninsula sea – and a splash park, in January 2018.
guests set to enjoy a a chance to follow in the “New Zealand is a while in Dunedin,” Ms sports court and mini-golf.

one-off, action-packed footsteps of the Lord of the fantastic family Vandekreeke said. Entertainment includes Fares on the 10-night
school holiday cruise to Rings in Wellington, swim destination with world class productions cruise start from $1890*
New Zealand. with Hector’s Dolphins in plenty of outdoor action Families onboard the shows as well as offerings per person twin share.

Akaroa and get close to 2680-guest, 12-deck unique to Carnival like
Departing Sydney on nature during an off-road Carnival Legend will also Hasbro, The Game Show For more information and

January 7, 2017, the cross country tour while be able to enjoy Carnival’s and the whimsical Seuss at bookings call 13 31 94 or
10-night Carnival Legend in Dunedin. Carnival renowned hospitality as Sea program. visit www.carnival.com.au
cruise will call at three Cruise Line Vice President they cross the Tasman,

New Zealand holiday Australia Photo insert:
hotspots, with the ship Jennifer Wellington Cable Car

making its maiden visits to Vandekreeke Full Pafe photo:
the country’s capital said. Dunedin - Fur Seals
Wellington, as well as

Akaroa and Dunedin in Carnival’s New
the South Island. Guests Zealand cruise

will also have the chance was a perfect
to witness the majestic option for
beauty of adventurous families

Fiordland
National Park

during a scenic
cruise through
its famous

Sounds.
Holidaymakers will

be able to enjoy








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P&O Cruises’ Pacific Eden has made history, transport before boarding a ship in an Aus- cruise terminal right in the heart of the city being one of Australia’s most popular
becoming the first cruise ship ever to be tralian port. providing a fantastic cruise experience for tropical destinations, Cairns is also a
based in Cairns. our guests,” Mr Cheng said. fantastic draw card on its own,”
Speaking in Cairns on Saturday, P&O Mr Cheng said.
The 1500-guest ship, which set sail on Cruises Vice President Sales and Marketing According to industry figures, Queensland

her first roundtrip cruise from the city on Simon Cheng said Pacific Eden’s deployment is the second biggest source market for Pacific Eden’s 2016 Cairns season will fea-
Saturday (Sept 10), will call Cairns home also supported Queensland suppliers who Australian cruisers with more than 280,000 ture eight roundtrip cruises and one
until November 11, carrying an estimated contribute large quantities of produce to the Queenslanders cruising in 2015. Queensland repositional cruise. The ship will become a
13,000 holidaymakers on nine cruises from cruise line. is also home to more cruise destinations familiar sight in the far north with an even
the city, including to Papua New Guinea and than any other state in Australia, with P&O bigger encore season in 2017, featuring 10
the Solomon Islands. Since launching in 1932, P&O, Australia’s ships now sailing to 11 destinations along cruises from Cairns from August to
only homegrown cruise line, has expanded its coast. In addition to launching Cairns as a November. Fares for next year’s Cairns
The inaugural season is expected to deliver to now offer five ships cruising year-round new homeport, the cruise line has opened up season start from $1099* per person quad
more than $6 million to the State’s economy from eight homeports. In a move which is a range of new Queensland ports in recent share for a nine-night Papua New Guinea

in passenger and crew spending, testament to the growing popularity of years including Gladstone and Fraser Island cruise departing Cairns on August 24, 2017,
provedoring and associated port charges. cruising in Queensland, it is the only State earlier this year. including up to $350 onboard credit for
with two cruise homeports. Queensland residents.
With an estimated 40 per cent of guests “The city’s far north location lends itself to
travelling from interstate to join the Cairns’ “We’ve had our eye on Cairns for many years a range of idyllic itineraries featuring Papua *Subject to availability, conditions apply
cruises, the two-month cruise season will and are thrilled to have the capacity to be New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, and For more information visit
provide a boost to local accommodation able to base one of our latest ships in the pocruises.com.au
and travel operators, restaurants and ca- city for the next two months. We have call 13 24 94
fes. According to industry figures, domestic always seen Cairns as a cruising hot spot or see a licensed travel agent.
cruisers spend an average $483 a day on with great potential and Pacific Eden’s
accommodation, shopping, dining and mid-range size means she can berth at the













Cruise Boom Reaches Far



North with Cairns’ First




Cruise Season












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P&O Cruises’ Pacific Eden has made history, transport before boarding a ship in an Aus- cruise terminal right in the heart of the city being one of Australia’s most popular
becoming the first cruise ship ever to be tralian port. providing a fantastic cruise experience for tropical destinations, Cairns is also a
based in Cairns. our guests,” Mr Cheng said. fantastic draw card on its own,”
Speaking in Cairns on Saturday, P&O Mr Cheng said.
The 1500-guest ship, which set sail on Cruises Vice President Sales and Marketing According to industry figures, Queensland

her first roundtrip cruise from the city on Simon Cheng said Pacific Eden’s deployment is the second biggest source market for Pacific Eden’s 2016 Cairns season will fea-
Saturday (Sept 10), will call Cairns home also supported Queensland suppliers who Australian cruisers with more than 280,000 ture eight roundtrip cruises and one
until November 11, carrying an estimated contribute large quantities of produce to the Queenslanders cruising in 2015. Queensland repositional cruise. The ship will become a
13,000 holidaymakers on nine cruises from cruise line. is also home to more cruise destinations familiar sight in the far north with an even
the city, including to Papua New Guinea and than any other state in Australia, with P&O bigger encore season in 2017, featuring 10
the Solomon Islands. Since launching in 1932, P&O, Australia’s ships now sailing to 11 destinations along cruises from Cairns from August to
only homegrown cruise line, has expanded its coast. In addition to launching Cairns as a November. Fares for next year’s Cairns
The inaugural season is expected to deliver to now offer five ships cruising year-round new homeport, the cruise line has opened up season start from $1099* per person quad
more than $6 million to the State’s economy from eight homeports. In a move which is a range of new Queensland ports in recent share for a nine-night Papua New Guinea

in passenger and crew spending, testament to the growing popularity of years including Gladstone and Fraser Island cruise departing Cairns on August 24, 2017,
provedoring and associated port charges. cruising in Queensland, it is the only State earlier this year. including up to $350 onboard credit for
with two cruise homeports. Queensland residents.
With an estimated 40 per cent of guests “The city’s far north location lends itself to
travelling from interstate to join the Cairns’ “We’ve had our eye on Cairns for many years a range of idyllic itineraries featuring Papua *Subject to availability, conditions apply
cruises, the two-month cruise season will and are thrilled to have the capacity to be New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, and For more information visit
provide a boost to local accommodation able to base one of our latest ships in the pocruises.com.au
and travel operators, restaurants and ca- city for the next two months. We have call 13 24 94
fes. According to industry figures, domestic always seen Cairns as a cruising hot spot or see a licensed travel agent.
cruisers spend an average $483 a day on with great potential and Pacific Eden’s
accommodation, shopping, dining and mid-range size means she can berth at the













Cruise Boom Reaches Far



North with Cairns’ First




Cruise Season












88 89

Pacific Dawn Captain Dockeray wears Bronte (l) Bronte Campbell and P&O guests enjoy a healthy Uncle
and Cate (r) Campbell's Olympic medals Tobys breakfast onboard Pacific Dawn








Champion Olympians


Cate and Bronte Campbell Make a Splash onboard P&O Cruises’ Pacific Dawn



Champion Olympians Cate and Bronte Campbell were making a splash onboard P&O Cruises’
Pacific Dawn on the weekend, with the swimming sisters taking some time out on the high seas
on their first ever cruise. Bronte (l) and Cate (r) Campbell enjoy a
Q&A session onboard Pacific Dawn in their
The popular duo enjoyed their first swim since they left the Olympic pool in Rio last month, role as Uncle Tobys ambassadors
taking a dip in Pacific Dawn’s pool before trying their hand at some of the top deck P&O Edge
Adventure Park activities including the flying fox and segways.

Onboard the three-night food and wine themed cruise to talk about healthy eating in their
role as Uncle Tobys’ ambassadors, the sisters drew a big crowd at a special Q&A session with
guests, afterwards signing autographs and giving fellow passengers the chance to wear their
Olympic medals.

The sisters also made waves on the bridge, with the ship’s Captain and crew giving them a
special tour during their time onboard.
Cate and Bronte hosted an exclusive Uncle Tobys’ breakfast with guests and took part in healthy
breakfast presentations to passengers over the three days, discussing Uncle Tobys’ role in
nourishing the active Australian lifestyle

The sisters also raised more than $700 for P&O’s charity Save the Children though the special
Uncle Tobys’ breakfast and a passenger auction of a swimming costume donated by the girls.
90 91

Pacific Dawn Captain Dockeray wears Bronte (l) Bronte Campbell and P&O guests enjoy a healthy Uncle
and Cate (r) Campbell's Olympic medals Tobys breakfast onboard Pacific Dawn








Champion Olympians


Cate and Bronte Campbell Make a Splash onboard P&O Cruises’ Pacific Dawn



Champion Olympians Cate and Bronte Campbell were making a splash onboard P&O Cruises’
Pacific Dawn on the weekend, with the swimming sisters taking some time out on the high seas
on their first ever cruise. Bronte (l) and Cate (r) Campbell enjoy a
Q&A session onboard Pacific Dawn in their
The popular duo enjoyed their first swim since they left the Olympic pool in Rio last month, role as Uncle Tobys ambassadors
taking a dip in Pacific Dawn’s pool before trying their hand at some of the top deck P&O Edge
Adventure Park activities including the flying fox and segways.

Onboard the three-night food and wine themed cruise to talk about healthy eating in their
role as Uncle Tobys’ ambassadors, the sisters drew a big crowd at a special Q&A session with
guests, afterwards signing autographs and giving fellow passengers the chance to wear their
Olympic medals.

The sisters also made waves on the bridge, with the ship’s Captain and crew giving them a
special tour during their time onboard.
Cate and Bronte hosted an exclusive Uncle Tobys’ breakfast with guests and took part in healthy
breakfast presentations to passengers over the three days, discussing Uncle Tobys’ role in
nourishing the active Australian lifestyle

The sisters also raised more than $700 for P&O’s charity Save the Children though the special
Uncle Tobys’ breakfast and a passenger auction of a swimming costume donated by the girls.
90 91

Cunard has announced details of Cunard’s program of special event cruises • Big Band Ball: Queen Elizabeth
its 2018 Europe program, featuring and onboard activities includes high will play host to a spectacular celebration
a series of special event cruises profile speakers, and has been themed of music and dance, with a 13-piece Big
and an impressive 20 around guests’ interests to add a special Band Orchestra delighting guests with

maiden calls for its three iconic dimension to each voyage, while a wide music from Glen Miller to Duke Ellington.
Queens. spectrum of entertainment has been
curated to suit every taste. The 2018 program also includes five
Between them, Queen Mary 2, Christmas Market voyages and a special
Queen Elizabeth and Queen The 2018 special event program includes: five-night New Year Voyage calling in
Victoria will offer 39 roundtrip Amsterdam on 31 December.
cruises from Southampton from • Transatlantic Fashion Week:
March until December 2018, Passengers will be treated to the glamour Cunard Director Angus Struthers said the
including sailings to the of fashion shows onboard Queen Mary 2 2018 main program offered an incredible

Mediterranean, Atlantic Islands while being treated to inspirational talks richness and variety with itineraries and
and Europe. with some of fashion’s most reputable events that appeal to all.
names including British fashion writer
The new program includes 20 maiden Colin McDowell MBE “Whether it’s a two-night short break or
calls to destinations around the world, a 24-night voyage the Queens of Cunard
with visits to exotic ports like Havar in • Voyage du Vin: Wine-tasting offer every single passenger luxury on a
Croatia, La Rochelle in France, Bodo in onboard Queen Victoria introduces pas- grand scale,” Mr Struthers said.
Norway and Puerto del Rosario in Spain sengers to some of Europe’s finest wine
among the program highlights. Cunard is and port destinations, along with onboard “Our fleet has long been synonymous with

Cunard Unveils Program of also returning to 10 past popular talks from experts and excursions around glamour and style, so what better way to
destinations including Helsinki in Finland, the Atlantic Coast
experience everything the world has to
Alghero in Sardinia and Gdynia in Poland. offer than from an iconic Cunard Queen?”
Special Events and Providing Australian guests with even • A Journey of Genealogy: For the

first time Cunard will offer the opportunity Queen Victoria’s popular Mediterranean

New Destinations for 2018 easier access to ‘the best of the Med’, for passengers to trace their family trees cruises are priced from $1199* per per-
son double occupancy for a seven-night
Cunard will offer fly-cruise Queen Victoria on the remastered Queen Mary 2, collab-
itineraries to the Western and Central orating with Ancestry.com, the largest cruise from Rome to Venice departing
Mediterranean regions between September online family history resource in the October 6, 2018.
and November 2018. This program allows world for the trip of a lifetime across the *Subject to availability, conditions apply
passengers the flexibility to join voyages Atlantic

lasting between seven and 21 nights and For more details on Cunard
to disembark at captivating historic cities • A Photographic Journey to the visit www.cunard.com
such as Rome, Venice or Barcelona. Land of the Midnight Sun: Passengers on phone 132 441
Queen Elizabeth’s Norwegian Voyage will Or see a travel agent.
Meanwhile Queen Mary 2 will continue learn professional tips from esteemed
to offer the only regular Transatlantic photography experts and take a special
crossing in the world with 22 crossings trip to the Arctic Circle to photograph the
scheduled in 2018, and the opportunity stunning phenomena of the “midnight
for a double crossing sailing roundtrip sun”
from Southampton on select voyages.
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Cunard has announced details of Cunard’s program of special event cruises • Big Band Ball: Queen Elizabeth
its 2018 Europe program, featuring and onboard activities includes high will play host to a spectacular celebration
a series of special event cruises profile speakers, and has been themed of music and dance, with a 13-piece Big
and an impressive 20 around guests’ interests to add a special Band Orchestra delighting guests with

maiden calls for its three iconic dimension to each voyage, while a wide music from Glen Miller to Duke Ellington.
Queens. spectrum of entertainment has been
curated to suit every taste. The 2018 program also includes five
Between them, Queen Mary 2, Christmas Market voyages and a special
Queen Elizabeth and Queen The 2018 special event program includes: five-night New Year Voyage calling in
Victoria will offer 39 roundtrip Amsterdam on 31 December.
cruises from Southampton from • Transatlantic Fashion Week:
March until December 2018, Passengers will be treated to the glamour Cunard Director Angus Struthers said the
including sailings to the of fashion shows onboard Queen Mary 2 2018 main program offered an incredible

Mediterranean, Atlantic Islands while being treated to inspirational talks richness and variety with itineraries and
and Europe. with some of fashion’s most reputable events that appeal to all.
names including British fashion writer
The new program includes 20 maiden Colin McDowell MBE “Whether it’s a two-night short break or
calls to destinations around the world, a 24-night voyage the Queens of Cunard
with visits to exotic ports like Havar in • Voyage du Vin: Wine-tasting offer every single passenger luxury on a
Croatia, La Rochelle in France, Bodo in onboard Queen Victoria introduces pas- grand scale,” Mr Struthers said.
Norway and Puerto del Rosario in Spain sengers to some of Europe’s finest wine
among the program highlights. Cunard is and port destinations, along with onboard “Our fleet has long been synonymous with

Cunard Unveils Program of also returning to 10 past popular talks from experts and excursions around glamour and style, so what better way to
destinations including Helsinki in Finland, the Atlantic Coast
experience everything the world has to
Alghero in Sardinia and Gdynia in Poland. offer than from an iconic Cunard Queen?”
Special Events and Providing Australian guests with even • A Journey of Genealogy: For the

first time Cunard will offer the opportunity Queen Victoria’s popular Mediterranean

New Destinations for 2018 easier access to ‘the best of the Med’, for passengers to trace their family trees cruises are priced from $1199* per per-
son double occupancy for a seven-night
Cunard will offer fly-cruise Queen Victoria on the remastered Queen Mary 2, collab-
itineraries to the Western and Central orating with Ancestry.com, the largest cruise from Rome to Venice departing
Mediterranean regions between September online family history resource in the October 6, 2018.
and November 2018. This program allows world for the trip of a lifetime across the *Subject to availability, conditions apply
passengers the flexibility to join voyages Atlantic

lasting between seven and 21 nights and For more details on Cunard
to disembark at captivating historic cities • A Photographic Journey to the visit www.cunard.com
such as Rome, Venice or Barcelona. Land of the Midnight Sun: Passengers on phone 132 441
Queen Elizabeth’s Norwegian Voyage will Or see a travel agent.
Meanwhile Queen Mary 2 will continue learn professional tips from esteemed
to offer the only regular Transatlantic photography experts and take a special
crossing in the world with 22 crossings trip to the Arctic Circle to photograph the
scheduled in 2018, and the opportunity stunning phenomena of the “midnight
for a double crossing sailing roundtrip sun”
from Southampton on select voyages.
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Editor Note:
I welcome all cruise ship related stories suitable for publication, My Cruise Magazine is currently a Bi-Monthly
on-line or e-magazine, and that will have some special releases from time to time.

MyCruise magazine is fast becoming a sort after publication as it’s free to all readers, the magazine can be read
on-line using computers, laptop, and tablets and as in the latest survey over 60% do their reading of magazines using
their smart phones, MyCruise Magazine can be read using a smart-phone Apple or Android platform.

MyCruise Magazine will soon have its own App that can be used to upload the magazine to a smart-phone so that the
owner can read the magazine at a later date even without having to be connected to the Internet.
As MyCruise magazine is an e-magazine and as such, hyper-links can be added hat will connect to other web pages
and videos that can enhance the story.
MyCruise TV is always keen to investigate opportunities to conduct on-camera interviews using our own film
production crew for cruise news stories or other commercial and corporate projects.
If you see such an opportunity to bring a story to life by allowing us to film and conduct an interview for inclusion
into the MyCruise Magazine feel free to call or send us your story brief.
With my film production business I can provide other resources:
I can produce and film television projects for commercial broadcast including multi-camera setup for recorded or
live broadcast, I can provide 360 VR or Virtual Reality vision , Flying Drone Vision even 1080 HD Facebook Live,
call us to discuss your requirement.
Noel Sadler
MyCruise Maazine MyCruise TV
0488 201 882
[email protected]
Sydney Australia NSW
www.mycruisemagazine.com.au
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