whether it be out to sea or towards the outdoor movie screen. auction location with contemporary art lining the freshly renovated space.
Suites onboard will also see various modern luxury enhancements, including lavish new patio furniture
Sushi on Five: being added to suite balconies.
Celebrity’s hotly anticipated newest dining experience will take the place of Bistro on Five and feature an
expertly crafted à la carte menu, curated by sushi chef Yoshikazu “Yoshi” Okada. Sushi on Five will offer The newly revitalised Celebrity Solstice will arrive back in Sydney on 14 November, following a
hand-rolled sushi, fresh tableside grated wasabi, house-made soy sauce, repositioning cruise from Singapore. She’ll then embark on a series of picturesque itineraries with calls to
Asian-inspired cocktails, Japanese beers and premium sakes, plus an array of mouth-watering starters and the green natural oasis of New Zealand, the exotic escape of Indonesia, and to sought-after destinations
entrees. across Australia.
Photo Gallery: For more information about Celebrity Cruises or to book a cruise, visit celebritycruises.com.au,
Celebrity Solstice’s Photo Gallery will also receive a full modern luxury makeover, removing the traditional call 1800 754 500 or contact your travel agent.
panel display of printed photos and introducing 25 state-of-the-art touch screen kiosks, where guests will
be able to view their professional photos taken throughout their cruise and
purchase a variety of photo formats. This new service allows guests to download their purchased photos
direct to their mobile device at any time during their cruise, and instantly share their cruise memories with
friends and family back home via social networking, email or messaging.
In addition, an expansive Art Gallery will emerge from the current Photo Gallery, featuring a dedicated
Experience Modern Luxury
with Celebrity Cruises
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(l to r) P&O Cruises President Sture Myrmell
Rabbitohs CEO Blake Solly P&O Teams Up with
South Sydney Rabbitohs
P&O Cruises has kicked another The partnership follows on “It’s wonderful to have P&O as
goal with Rugby League from P&O’s role as official game the Membership Partner for
followers, with news that it has day sponsor in July when the 2017. They are passionate about
hopped onboard as an Official Rabbitohs took on the North their passengers, just as we are
Membership Partner of the Queensland Cowboys in Cairns. about our Members, and I think
South Sydney Rabbitohs. P&O has a long track record of this will be a great combination,”
supporting sports events from Mr Solly said.
Members and supporters will the Melbourne Cup to the
be able to celebrate P&O’s new Australian Open tennis, with the “We’re looking forward to P&O’s
status as the Rabbitohs’ Official latest move further broadening support as well as the chance
Cruise Line on a special the cruise line’s partnership with to bring our fans together to
four-night roundtrip cruise from the NRL. P&O was the first to experience a great holiday with
Sydney to Moreton Island screen live games at sea and this players on Pacific Jewel. There
departing May 4 as the 2017 year offered cruises to the NRL are a lot of exciting things this
season gets underway. Auckland Nines and the State of partnership will bring for both
Origin in Sydney. the Rabbitohs and P&O Cruises.”
Onboard the cruise, League fans
will be able to meet with Announcing the new For more information visit
Rabbitohs’ legends as well as partnership, P&O Cruises www.pocruises.com.au
current players and coaching President Sture Myrmell said or see a travel agent.
staff, and take part in a range of the cruise line was thrilled to be
special events including a teaming up with one of the best OFFICIAL MEMBERSHIP
cocktail function, a Q&A and known Rugby League clubs in
a Rugby League themed trivia the world. PARTNER OF THE
night.
“Rugby League is a true commu-
Plus, during the day on Moreton nity sport and we know many of
Island, guests will be able to our regular guests are great fans
enjoy a special Rabbitohs of the game so it’s fantastic to be
Legends Touch Football game able to partner with the
in addition to plenty of exciting Rabbitohs and bring the action
activities from quad-biking to onboard our ships with this
parasailing. special cruise,” Mr Myrmell said.
Further details on this cruise Rabbitohs CEO Blake Solly said
will be available in the coming the club was excited about the
months via partnership with P&O and the
www.pocruises.com.au/rabbitohs opportunities for its Members.
52 MyCruise Magazine MyCruise Magazine 53
(l to r) P&O Cruises President Sture Myrmell
Rabbitohs CEO Blake Solly P&O Teams Up with
South Sydney Rabbitohs
P&O Cruises has kicked another The partnership follows on “It’s wonderful to have P&O as
goal with Rugby League from P&O’s role as official game the Membership Partner for
followers, with news that it has day sponsor in July when the 2017. They are passionate about
hopped onboard as an Official Rabbitohs took on the North their passengers, just as we are
Membership Partner of the Queensland Cowboys in Cairns. about our Members, and I think
South Sydney Rabbitohs. P&O has a long track record of this will be a great combination,”
supporting sports events from Mr Solly said.
Members and supporters will the Melbourne Cup to the
be able to celebrate P&O’s new Australian Open tennis, with the “We’re looking forward to P&O’s
status as the Rabbitohs’ Official latest move further broadening support as well as the chance
Cruise Line on a special the cruise line’s partnership with to bring our fans together to
four-night roundtrip cruise from the NRL. P&O was the first to experience a great holiday with
Sydney to Moreton Island screen live games at sea and this players on Pacific Jewel. There
departing May 4 as the 2017 year offered cruises to the NRL are a lot of exciting things this
season gets underway. Auckland Nines and the State of partnership will bring for both
Origin in Sydney. the Rabbitohs and P&O Cruises.”
Onboard the cruise, League fans
will be able to meet with Announcing the new For more information visit
Rabbitohs’ legends as well as partnership, P&O Cruises www.pocruises.com.au
current players and coaching President Sture Myrmell said or see a travel agent.
staff, and take part in a range of the cruise line was thrilled to be
special events including a teaming up with one of the best OFFICIAL MEMBERSHIP
cocktail function, a Q&A and known Rugby League clubs in
a Rugby League themed trivia the world. PARTNER OF THE
night.
“Rugby League is a true commu-
Plus, during the day on Moreton nity sport and we know many of
Island, guests will be able to our regular guests are great fans
enjoy a special Rabbitohs of the game so it’s fantastic to be
Legends Touch Football game able to partner with the
in addition to plenty of exciting Rabbitohs and bring the action
activities from quad-biking to onboard our ships with this
parasailing. special cruise,” Mr Myrmell said.
Further details on this cruise Rabbitohs CEO Blake Solly said
will be available in the coming the club was excited about the
months via partnership with P&O and the
www.pocruises.com.au/rabbitohs opportunities for its Members.
52 MyCruise Magazine MyCruise Magazine 53
The pinnacle of expeditions
September, 2016 | Ponant, the only French-owned cruise line and the world leader in luxury expeditions, presents its new series of yachts, the PONANT
EXPLORERS.
Four new yachts will soon be added to the Ponant fleet, confirming the cruise line’s ThischoicereflectsPonant’s loyaltytotheFrenchflag,the safestintheworld according
position as the world leader in luxury expeditions. The first two will arrive in time for to the Paris MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) ranking for flags in 2013 and 2014.
the Summer 2018 season and the other two for Summer2019. Ponant is the only cruise ship operator flying this flag, a guarantee of environmental
quality, ship safety and good working conditions.
Combining great design, cutting-edge technology, a small capacity and respect for
the environment, these new ships will enable Ponant to offer an ever-wider range of The names of the 4 ships also pay tribute to Ponant’s expertise in luxury expeditions
destinations. and to its legitimacy as world leader: the PONANT EXPLORERS are designed to gain
access to the most inaccessible locations and to go further, where others do not go.
Le Lapérouse, Le Champlain, Le Bougainville, Le Kerguelen: the names of the 4 ships in
the PONANT EXPLORERS series pay tribute to great French explorers who set sail to
discovernew continents.
New travel experiences await you
These four new limited-capacity yachts feature innovative equipment, elegantly-designed cabins, spacious suites with large windows, and lounge areas that
open onto theoutside.
Submersible mini-port − an original, uniqueconcept
giving direct access to thezodiacs.
Fully-equipped sundeck, removable marina platform from which to swim or engage in activities directly from the ship (kayaking, Infinity pool and grillrestaurant.
paddle boarding, scuba diving, snorkelling, waterskiing, and more).
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The pinnacle of expeditions
September, 2016 | Ponant, the only French-owned cruise line and the world leader in luxury expeditions, presents its new series of yachts, the PONANT
EXPLORERS.
Four new yachts will soon be added to the Ponant fleet, confirming the cruise line’s ThischoicereflectsPonant’s loyaltytotheFrenchflag,the safestintheworld according
position as the world leader in luxury expeditions. The first two will arrive in time for to the Paris MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) ranking for flags in 2013 and 2014.
the Summer 2018 season and the other two for Summer2019. Ponant is the only cruise ship operator flying this flag, a guarantee of environmental
quality, ship safety and good working conditions.
Combining great design, cutting-edge technology, a small capacity and respect for
the environment, these new ships will enable Ponant to offer an ever-wider range of The names of the 4 ships also pay tribute to Ponant’s expertise in luxury expeditions
destinations. and to its legitimacy as world leader: the PONANT EXPLORERS are designed to gain
access to the most inaccessible locations and to go further, where others do not go.
Le Lapérouse, Le Champlain, Le Bougainville, Le Kerguelen: the names of the 4 ships in
the PONANT EXPLORERS series pay tribute to great French explorers who set sail to
discovernew continents.
New travel experiences await you
These four new limited-capacity yachts feature innovative equipment, elegantly-designed cabins, spacious suites with large windows, and lounge areas that
open onto theoutside.
Submersible mini-port − an original, uniqueconcept
giving direct access to thezodiacs.
Fully-equipped sundeck, removable marina platform from which to swim or engage in activities directly from the ship (kayaking, Infinity pool and grillrestaurant.
paddle boarding, scuba diving, snorkelling, waterskiing, and more).
54 MyCruise Magazine MyCruise Magazine 55
Discover exceptional cultures and destinations
As an expert in polar navigation forover 15 years, Ponant has taken no less than35,000 Ponant continues to establish itself as the benchmark for a new style of cruising that
passengers to the polar regions since the cruise line’s firstexpedition in 2000. now extends to tropicaland sub-tropicalregions.
Shore visits and zodiac excursions, exclusive tours to inaccessible places, encounters Passengers taking our tropical and sub-tropical expedition cruises will be able to
with the locals, and opportunities to chat with our experienced naturalist guides and discover Oceania’s lagoons and secret islands, get access to the most pristine sites in
expedition leaders punctuate these exceptional trips. From the close contact each South America, or discover the Orinoco River in the Amazon, Costa Rica, Papua New
day with the crew and the expedition teams made up of passionate experts, to the Guinea, the Indian Ocean and muchmore.
bridge access and the shore visits and zodiac landings organised in small groups… We are bringing you a host of routes to help you discover more about the local culture,
everything is designed to bring you as close as possible to nature for a thrilling, flora andfauna.
unforgettableexperience.
Main lounge - ethnic chic. Light and airy ambiance that opens onto the outside, with warm ethnic touches hinting at the cultures and destinations visited.
FrenchPolynesia The Amazon River, Brazil andPeru
Panoramicrestaurant. Staterooms and suites − a decor where luxury and nature mingle to create a
sophisticated seasideatmosphere.
The French Art of Travel Asmat,Papua Great Barrier Reef,Australia These Ponant moments will be live from April2018.
Ships designed specifically for luxury expeditions
Bilingual French-English crews, expertise, attentive service, gastronomy: in the comfort of a
luxurious environment, set sail to discover exceptional destinations and experience a unique
conceptionof travelthat is both refined and authentic. True toits philosophy,Ponanthas made the choiceof smaller capacity ships,in contrastwith the giant hulks that are so popular in the cruise industrytoday.
The PONANT EXPLORERS will measure 131 meters in length, will have 92 cabins and suites only, and will be manned by 110 crew members.
88 ocean-viewstaterooms
A new generation of ships that are Zodiac fleet forexploring with privatebalcony
among the safest in the world is
now being introduced. Flying the
French flag, they are equipped with
state-of-the-art technology and
have Ice Class 1C certification. 4 suites with baywindows
and large privateterrace
These four new yachts will comply
with the International“CLEANSHIP”
label (from BureauVeritas)
for innovative green equipment
including: Infinitypool Theatre
• A dynamic positioning system
to avoid dropping anchor,
thereby protecting the seabed;
• Silent and fuel-efficient
electronicpropulsion;
• FarSounder sonar providing 3D Reinforced hull for polar navigation
vision of the sea bed atdifferent
depths; Stabilisers
• Diesel engines that can run
on lighter, less-polluting MDO Restaurant withterrace
(Marine DieselOil); Mainlounge
• Wastewater and sewage
treatment systems on board;
• Low-energy bulbs forlighting. Adjustable marina 3 positions: sundeck / submersible mini-marina / at water level for water sports
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Discover exceptional cultures and destinations
As an expert in polar navigation forover 15 years, Ponant has taken no less than35,000 Ponant continues to establish itself as the benchmark for a new style of cruising that
passengers to the polar regions since the cruise line’s firstexpedition in 2000. now extends to tropicaland sub-tropicalregions.
Shore visits and zodiac excursions, exclusive tours to inaccessible places, encounters Passengers taking our tropical and sub-tropical expedition cruises will be able to
with the locals, and opportunities to chat with our experienced naturalist guides and discover Oceania’s lagoons and secret islands, get access to the most pristine sites in
expedition leaders punctuate these exceptional trips. From the close contact each South America, or discover the Orinoco River in the Amazon, Costa Rica, Papua New
day with the crew and the expedition teams made up of passionate experts, to the Guinea, the Indian Ocean and muchmore.
bridge access and the shore visits and zodiac landings organised in small groups… We are bringing you a host of routes to help you discover more about the localculture,
everything is designed to bring you as close as possible to nature for a thrilling, flora andfauna.
unforgettableexperience.
Main lounge - ethnic chic. Light and airy ambiance that opens onto the outside, with warm ethnic touches hinting at the cultures and destinations visited.
FrenchPolynesia The Amazon River, Brazil andPeru
Panoramicrestaurant. Staterooms and suites − a decor where luxury and nature mingle to create a
sophisticated seasideatmosphere.
The French Art of Travel Asmat,Papua Great Barrier Reef,Australia These Ponant moments will be live from April2018.
Ships designed specifically for luxury expeditions
Bilingual French-English crews, expertise, attentive service, gastronomy: in the comfort of a
luxurious environment, set sail to discover exceptional destinations and experience a unique
conceptionof travelthat is both refined and authentic. True toits philosophy,Ponanthas made the choiceof smaller capacity ships,in contrastwith the giant hulks that are so popular in the cruise industrytoday.
The PONANT EXPLORERS will measure 131 meters in length, will have 92 cabins and suites only, and will be manned by 110 crew members.
88 ocean-viewstaterooms
A new generation of ships that are Zodiac fleet forexploring with privatebalcony
among the safest in the world is
now being introduced. Flying the
French flag, they are equipped with
state-of-the-art technology and
have Ice Class 1C certification. 4 suites with baywindows
and large privateterrace
These four new yachts will comply
with the International“CLEANSHIP”
label (from BureauVeritas)
for innovative green equipment
including: Infinitypool Theatre
• A dynamic positioning system
to avoid dropping anchor,
thereby protecting the seabed;
• Silent and fuel-efficient
electronicpropulsion;
• FarSounder sonar providing 3D Reinforced hull for polar navigation
vision of the sea bed atdifferent
depths; Stabilisers
• Diesel engines that can run
on lighter, less-polluting MDO Restaurant withterrace
(Marine DieselOil); Mainlounge
• Wastewater and sewage
treatment systems on board;
• Low-energy bulbs forlighting. Adjustable marina 3 positions: sundeck / submersible mini-marina / at water level for water sports
56 MyCruise Magazine MyCruise Magazine 57
Wollongong in New South Wales the Seas a day that Wollongong, UK, New Zealand, Germany,
just became Australia’s newest and indeed our visitors, will China and Taiwan – spending up
WOLLONGONG: cruise port with the arrival of never forget!” big in the city and surrounding
areas.
Royal Caribbean
International’s Radiance of the
ROYAL CARIBBEAN’S NEWEST Seas: the first time a cruise ship Guests were treated to a special “We are very proud to be the
“Welcome to Wollongong”
has ever visited the South Coast
first cruise line to bring a ship
marketplace at Lang Park
DESTINATION tourist destination. organized by Destination to Wollongong and this historic
milestone marks the beginning
Wollongong, which showcased
of a long-term relationship
The 2,200 guests on board
local produce and products
Radiance of the Seas makes cruise industry’s maiden call to Wollongong arrived in Port Kembla at 8am from the region. More than 400 between Royal Caribbean and
and were welcomed with a local volunteers were also on the region. We will continue to
special fly-over by a vintage hand throughout the day to help explore opportunities to
Catalina flying boat, as well guests get the most out of their utilise the port as an overflow
as thousands of excited locals day in port. to Sydney Harbour,” Armstrong
waving the ship in from vantage concluded.
points along the South Coast. Seven different shore excursions
also showcased the region Radiance of the Seas departed
“We have been working towards outside of the city, with visits to Wollongong at 5pm last night,
our call to Wollongong for quite scenic Bald Hill Lookout, making the short journey back
some time. Guests onboard Ra- Jamberoo Action Park, Kiama, to Sydney this morning,
diance of the Seas had a Shellharbour Village, Symbio concluding a seven-night
wonderful day exploring the city Wildlife Park and the tranquil roundtrip voyage to Melbourne
and local area, making the Nan Tien Temple among some and Hobart.
dedication and hard work that’s of the most popular.
gone into this project for the At 293 metres long, 13 decks
past two and a half years all “This was the first of many visits high and weighing in at over
worthwhile,” said Adam Arm- to Wollongong: we have now 90,000 GRT, Radiance of the
strong, managing director, Royal scheduled four more calls over Seas boasts 25 restaurants and
Caribbean Australia & New the next 18 months with the bars, a nine-hole mini golf
Zealand. larger 3,800-guest megaliners course, a rock climbing wall,
Voyager of the Seas and Explorer jogging track and fitness centre
Destination Wollongong of the Seas. In total, we expect to as well as industry-first
General Manager, Mark Sleigh bring in more than 16,000 self-levelling pool tables. Known
said: “When Councillor Leigh visitors and inject more than as the culinary ship, her main
Colacino first approached Royal $2.8 million into the local dining room can seat 1,242
Caribbean to discuss bringing economy,” continued Armstrong. guests. She also boasts a theatre
cruise ships to Wollongong, he that seats 900 as well as a state of
promised that the community Radiance of the Seas’ single visit the art cinema.
would look after their guests as is estimated to have injected
well as any destination in the $385,000 into the local economy For further information or to
world. I’m delighted that in passenger spend alone, with book a Royal Caribbean cruise,
Wollongong more than delivered 75% domestic and 25% visit www.royalcaribbean.com.au
on that promise, and made the international guests – from phone 1800 754 500 or see your
maiden voyage of Radiance of places like the USA, Canada, local travel agent.
58 MyCruise Magazine MyCruise Magazine 59
Wollongong in New South Wales the Seas a day that Wollongong, UK, New Zealand, Germany,
just became Australia’s newest and indeed our visitors, will China and Taiwan – spending up
WOLLONGONG: cruise port with the arrival of never forget!” big in the city and surrounding
areas.
Royal Caribbean
International’s Radiance of the
ROYAL CARIBBEAN’S NEWEST Seas: the first time a cruise ship Guests were treated to a special “We are very proud to be the
“Welcome to Wollongong”
has ever visited the South Coast
first cruise line to bring a ship
marketplace at Lang Park
DESTINATION tourist destination. organized by Destination to Wollongong and this historic
milestone marks the beginning
Wollongong, which showcased
of a long-term relationship
The 2,200 guests on board
local produce and products
Radiance of the Seas makes cruise industry’s maiden call to Wollongong arrived in Port Kembla at 8am from the region. More than 400 between Royal Caribbean and
and were welcomed with a local volunteers were also on the region. We will continue to
special fly-over by a vintage hand throughout the day to help explore opportunities to
Catalina flying boat, as well guests get the most out of their utilise the port as an overflow
as thousands of excited locals day in port. to Sydney Harbour,” Armstrong
waving the ship in from vantage concluded.
points along the South Coast. Seven different shore excursions
also showcased the region Radiance of the Seas departed
“We have been working towards outside of the city, with visits to Wollongong at 5pm last night,
our call to Wollongong for quite scenic Bald Hill Lookout, making the short journey back
some time. Guests onboard Ra- Jamberoo Action Park, Kiama, to Sydney this morning,
diance of the Seas had a Shellharbour Village, Symbio concluding a seven-night
wonderful day exploring the city Wildlife Park and the tranquil roundtrip voyage to Melbourne
and local area, making the Nan Tien Temple among some and Hobart.
dedication and hard work that’s of the most popular.
gone into this project for the At 293 metres long, 13 decks
past two and a half years all “This was the first of many visits high and weighing in at over
worthwhile,” said Adam Arm- to Wollongong: we have now 90,000 GRT, Radiance of the
strong, managing director, Royal scheduled four more calls over Seas boasts 25 restaurants and
Caribbean Australia & New the next 18 months with the bars, a nine-hole mini golf
Zealand. larger 3,800-guest megaliners course, a rock climbing wall,
Voyager of the Seas and Explorer jogging track and fitness centre
Destination Wollongong of the Seas. In total, we expect to as well as industry-first
General Manager, Mark Sleigh bring in more than 16,000 self-levelling pool tables. Known
said: “When Councillor Leigh visitors and inject more than as the culinary ship, her main
Colacino first approached Royal $2.8 million into the local dining room can seat 1,242
Caribbean to discuss bringing economy,” continued Armstrong. guests. She also boasts a theatre
cruise ships to Wollongong, he that seats 900 as well as a state of
promised that the community Radiance of the Seas’ single visit the art cinema.
would look after their guests as is estimated to have injected
well as any destination in the $385,000 into the local economy For further information or to
world. I’m delighted that in passenger spend alone, with book a Royal Caribbean cruise,
Wollongong more than delivered 75% domestic and 25% visit www.royalcaribbean.com.au
on that promise, and made the international guests – from phone 1800 754 500 or see your
maiden voyage of Radiance of places like the USA, Canada, local travel agent.
58 MyCruise Magazine MyCruise Magazine 59
The overall economic output of cruising in NSW lia will only continue to benefit in the long term if
Value of Cruise Industry Reaches New Record as rose by 20 per cent in real terms to $2.89 billion, steps are taken to put the necessary infrastructure
while Queensland’s contribution surged by 53 per
in place,” he said.
More Cruise Ships Homeport in Australia cent to $976 million, and Victoria’s output was The report also found:
up 43 per cent to $346 million. Meanwhile, the
Northern Territory’s output doubled to $62
million, Tasmania rose by 32 per cent to $60 Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne
million, South Australia was up 72 per cent to $51 dominated the local cruise scene accounting for
The growing number of cruise ships based in million and Western Australia rose 9 per cent to 1.75 million passenger visit days, equal to 96 per
Australia has fuelled a 27 per cent hike in the $190 million. cent of homeport passenger visit days
contribution of cruising to the nation’s economy, New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria
according to a new report which shows the accounted for 92 per cent ($2.1 billion) of direct
industry’s economic output reached a record The report found that homeported ships spending in 2015-16
$4.58 billion in 2015-16. accounted for 82 per cent (2.1 million) of total Cruise ship port calls generated a total 2.6 million
passenger port days, up 32 per cent on the passenger port days in 2015-16
The report shows that overall cruise ship visit previous year in a move which reflects the growth Close to 150,000 inbound international tourists
days to Australian ports grew by 39 per cent in in local cruising. visited Australia on a cruise ship in 2015-16
2015-16, with a 45 per cent surge in homeport Accommodation, transportation, food and
visit days helping to drive the increase and boost beverages and shore excursions accounted for 79
the economic impact of cruising. The rise in homeported ships offering local per cent ($753 million) of total passenger onshore
itineraries also saw an increase in calls around expenditure
Commissioned by Cruise Lines International CLIA Australasia Chairman Australia, helping to further spread the economic Domestic passengers spent an average of $485 per
Association (CLIA) Australasia, the independent Steve Odell benefit of cruising throughout the nation. day in a homeport and $151 per day in a transit
report reveals that cruise line expenditure now port
exceeds $1.3 billion, up 23 per cent since to the Australian Economy in 2015-16” report in According to the report, there were 1177 cruise International passengers boarding a ship spent an
2014-15, while direct passenger expenditure rose Sydney today, CLIA Australasia Chairman Steve ship visit days at Australian ports during average of $708 per day in a homeport, while those
18 per cent to $959 million in 2015-16. Odell said it provided compelling evidence of the 2015-16, a 39 per cent increase from the 849 visit visiting a transit port spent an average of $186 per
Meanwhile indirect and induced expenditure economic benefits flowing from the cruise days recorded in 2014-15. Homeport visit days day.
added a further $2.27 billion to the industry’s industry’s continued growth. grew 45 per cent while transit visit days grew by
output. 33 per cent.
“Our challenge is to make sure that this growth is For more information and a copy of the executive
Reaching $4.58 billion, cruising’s economic not taken for granted by government and other Meanwhile passenger visit days recorded by summary visit www.cruising.org.au
output has now risen 43 per cent since 2013 stakeholders. Australia is very appealing for both international ships fell by 9.4 per cent to 480,000,
when CLIA’s first economic report recorded a homeported and international cruise ships, but to in line with a similar decline in 2014-15, reflecting
figure of $3.2 billion, and by 27 per cent since make the most of our potential and maintain our an 18 per cent drop in port days for international
the 2014-15 CLIA report registered an economic edge in an increasingly competitive environment, ships and the shift to homeporting.
output of $3.6 billion.
we must recognise the importance of long term
infrastructure planning and a positive regulatory Mr Odell said the report’s findings reinforced the
The cruise industry now employs 18,700 environment, and do all that is possible to impact of capacity constraints, particularly in
Australians directly and indirectly – a 23 per cent encourage more cruise ships to our shores,” Mr Sydney, at a time when the size and capacity of
increase on the previous year’s number of 15,200 Odell said. ships was increasing. He said these constraints
– and pays $1.33 billion in employee compen- were placing more pressure on Brisbane and
sation. Meanwhile, the value-added impact of New South Wales remains the dominant cruise Melbourne ports.
cruising is close to $2.4 billion. 15th Annual Cruise Industry
state, accounting for 63 per cent of the industry’s
economic contribution, although its share has “As cruise lines increasingly announce exciting Awards Australasia
Releasing the “Contribution of Cruise Tourism declined from 68 per cent in 2014-15. new ships and deployments in this region, Austra-
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The overall economic output of cruising in NSW lia will only continue to benefit in the long term if
Value of Cruise Industry Reaches New Record as rose by 20 per cent in real terms to $2.89 billion, steps are taken to put the necessary infrastructure
while Queensland’s contribution surged by 53 per
in place,” he said.
More Cruise Ships Homeport in Australia cent to $976 million, and Victoria’s output was The report also found:
up 43 per cent to $346 million. Meanwhile, the
Northern Territory’s output doubled to $62
million, Tasmania rose by 32 per cent to $60 Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne
million, South Australia was up 72 per cent to $51 dominated the local cruise scene accounting for
The growing number of cruise ships based in million and Western Australia rose 9 per cent to 1.75 million passenger visit days, equal to 96 per
Australia has fuelled a 27 per cent hike in the $190 million. cent of homeport passenger visit days
contribution of cruising to the nation’s economy, New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria
according to a new report which shows the accounted for 92 per cent ($2.1 billion) of direct
industry’s economic output reached a record The report found that homeported ships spending in 2015-16
$4.58 billion in 2015-16. accounted for 82 per cent (2.1 million) of total Cruise ship port calls generated a total 2.6 million
passenger port days, up 32 per cent on the passenger port days in 2015-16
The report shows that overall cruise ship visit previous year in a move which reflects the growth Close to 150,000 inbound international tourists
days to Australian ports grew by 39 per cent in in local cruising. visited Australia on a cruise ship in 2015-16
2015-16, with a 45 per cent surge in homeport Accommodation, transportation, food and
visit days helping to drive the increase and boost beverages and shore excursions accounted for 79
the economic impact of cruising. The rise in homeported ships offering local per cent ($753 million) of total passenger onshore
itineraries also saw an increase in calls around expenditure
Commissioned by Cruise Lines International CLIA Australasia Chairman Australia, helping to further spread the economic Domestic passengers spent an average of $485 per
Association (CLIA) Australasia, the independent Steve Odell benefit of cruising throughout the nation. day in a homeport and $151 per day in a transit
report reveals that cruise line expenditure now port
exceeds $1.3 billion, up 23 per cent since to the Australian Economy in 2015-16” report in According to the report, there were 1177 cruise International passengers boarding a ship spent an
2014-15, while direct passenger expenditure rose Sydney today, CLIA Australasia Chairman Steve ship visit days at Australian ports during average of $708 per day in a homeport, while those
18 per cent to $959 million in 2015-16. Odell said it provided compelling evidence of the 2015-16, a 39 per cent increase from the 849 visit visiting a transit port spent an average of $186 per
Meanwhile indirect and induced expenditure economic benefits flowing from the cruise days recorded in 2014-15. Homeport visit days day.
added a further $2.27 billion to the industry’s industry’s continued growth. grew 45 per cent while transit visit days grew by
output. 33 per cent.
“Our challenge is to make sure that this growth is For more information and a copy of the executive
Reaching $4.58 billion, cruising’s economic not taken for granted by government and other Meanwhile passenger visit days recorded by summary visit www.cruising.org.au
output has now risen 43 per cent since 2013 stakeholders. Australia is very appealing for both international ships fell by 9.4 per cent to 480,000,
when CLIA’s first economic report recorded a homeported and international cruise ships, but to in line with a similar decline in 2014-15, reflecting
figure of $3.2 billion, and by 27 per cent since make the most of our potential and maintain our an 18 per cent drop in port days for international
the 2014-15 CLIA report registered an economic edge in an increasingly competitive environment, ships and the shift to homeporting.
output of $3.6 billion.
we must recognise the importance of long term
infrastructure planning and a positive regulatory Mr Odell said the report’s findings reinforced the
The cruise industry now employs 18,700 environment, and do all that is possible to impact of capacity constraints, particularly in
Australians directly and indirectly – a 23 per cent encourage more cruise ships to our shores,” Mr Sydney, at a time when the size and capacity of
increase on the previous year’s number of 15,200 Odell said. ships was increasing. He said these constraints
– and pays $1.33 billion in employee compen- were placing more pressure on Brisbane and
sation. Meanwhile, the value-added impact of New South Wales remains the dominant cruise Melbourne ports.
cruising is close to $2.4 billion. 15th Annual Cruise Industry
state, accounting for 63 per cent of the industry’s
economic contribution, although its share has “As cruise lines increasingly announce exciting Awards Australasia
Releasing the “Contribution of Cruise Tourism declined from 68 per cent in 2014-15. new ships and deployments in this region, Austra-
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Carnival Australia Proud of its Part in “Sydney remains Australia’s major cruise hub
Cruising’s Big Surge in Contribution to the but the new study, showing a decline in NSW’s
share of cruise tourism’s economic
Australian Economy in 2015-16 contribution, should be a wake-up call that
capacity constraints are having an adverse
impact that needs to be addressed as a matter
As industry leader with its seven iconic brands and the only ships home ported year round in of urgency,” Ms Sherry said.
Australia, Carnival Australia is proud of the part it has played in the 27 per cent surge in
cruising’s economic contribution in 2015-2016.
Carnival Australia Executive Chairman Ann Sherry welcomed news that the cruise industry
contributed a record $4.6 billion to the Australian economy confirmed in the third of a series
of economic impact studies commissioned by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA)
Australasia.
Ms Sherry also welcomed CLIA joining with Carnival Australia in advocating for port facility
improvements to support further cruise tourism growth and its economic contribution with
particular reference to capacity constraints in Sydney Harbour.
With nine Carnival Australia ships based year round in Australia, in addition to those on
seasonal deployments or visiting international ships, Ms Sherry was pleased the study had
highlighted the positive impact of a record number of ships home ported in Australia, along
with nearly 19,000 jobs linked to cruising – an increase of 23 per cent.
“We are pleased that the addition of Pacific Aria and Pacific Eden to our home brand P&O
Cruises’ fleet taking it to five vessels was identified as one of the two major factors in the
stunning 45 per cent increase in the number of homeport ship visit days,” Ms Sherry said.
“We are also very proud of the extent to which our ships have opened up cruising to so many
regional ports around Australia with the addition of 16 destinations in recent years. Cruise
tourism is the most successful growth sector of Australian tourism and we are delighted the
economic benefits are being experienced so widely.”
The record number of home ported ships had resulted in a commensurate increase in direct
expenditure generated by cruise lines, their passengers and crew, accounting for $2.3 billion in
2015-16 – 20 per cent more than in the previous year.
The value added contribution of the direct and indirect impact for the Australian economy was
$2.4 billion, some 34 per cent more than in 2014-15. In comprising 75 per cent of the
Australian cruise industry, Ms Sherry said Carnival Australia had played a significant part in
cruise tourism’s direct, indirect and value added contribution.
Ms Sherry said the CLIA study was also a timely reminder that investment in improved port
infrastructure was vital as the industry continues to expand with more ships and a growing
range of cruise itineraries in the region. Ann Sherry
62 MyCruise Magazine Carnival Australia Executive Chairman MyCruise Magazine 63
Carnival Australia Proud of its Part in “Sydney remains Australia’s major cruise hub
Cruising’s Big Surge in Contribution to the but the new study, showing a decline in NSW’s
share of cruise tourism’s economic
Australian Economy in 2015-16 contribution, should be a wake-up call that
capacity constraints are having an adverse
impact that needs to be addressed as a matter
As industry leader with its seven iconic brands and the only ships home ported year round in of urgency,” Ms Sherry said.
Australia, Carnival Australia is proud of the part it has played in the 27 per cent surge in
cruising’s economic contribution in 2015-2016.
Carnival Australia Executive Chairman Ann Sherry welcomed news that the cruise industry
contributed a record $4.6 billion to the Australian economy confirmed in the third of a series
of economic impact studies commissioned by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA)
Australasia.
Ms Sherry also welcomed CLIA joining with Carnival Australia in advocating for port facility
improvements to support further cruise tourism growth and its economic contribution with
particular reference to capacity constraints in Sydney Harbour.
With nine Carnival Australia ships based year round in Australia, in addition to those on
seasonal deployments or visiting international ships, Ms Sherry was pleased the study had
highlighted the positive impact of a record number of ships home ported in Australia, along
with nearly 19,000 jobs linked to cruising – an increase of 23 per cent.
“We are pleased that the addition of Pacific Aria and Pacific Eden to our home brand P&O
Cruises’ fleet taking it to five vessels was identified as one of the two major factors in the
stunning 45 per cent increase in the number of homeport ship visit days,” Ms Sherry said.
“We are also very proud of the extent to which our ships have opened up cruising to so many
regional ports around Australia with the addition of 16 destinations in recent years. Cruise
tourism is the most successful growth sector of Australian tourism and we are delighted the
economic benefits are being experienced so widely.”
The record number of home ported ships had resulted in a commensurate increase in direct
expenditure generated by cruise lines, their passengers and crew, accounting for $2.3 billion in
2015-16 – 20 per cent more than in the previous year.
The value added contribution of the direct and indirect impact for the Australian economy was
$2.4 billion, some 34 per cent more than in 2014-15. In comprising 75 per cent of the
Australian cruise industry, Ms Sherry said Carnival Australia had played a significant part in
cruise tourism’s direct, indirect and value added contribution.
Ms Sherry said the CLIA study was also a timely reminder that investment in improved port
infrastructure was vital as the industry continues to expand with more ships and a growing
range of cruise itineraries in the region. Ann Sherry
62 MyCruise Magazine Carnival Australia Executive Chairman MyCruise Magazine 63
emissions to help protect the and Holland America Line
Carnival Corporation to Build Three New environment and support the brands, and plans to launch
LNG-Powered Cruise Ships company’s aggressive the all-new Seabourn Encore
sustainability goals. in December 2016.
Carnival Corporation & plc shift to 2021 to allow the Including Seabourn Encore
(NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: company to more effectively “We are proud to be at the and the three new ships
CUK), the world’s largest allocate measured capacity forefront of introducing announced today for Carnival
leisure travel company, today growth across its 10 global LNG-powered ships to the Cruise Line and P&O Cruises
signed a memorandum of cruise brands in more markets cruise industry, working with UK, Carnival Corporation has
agreement with leading throughout the world. our partners to achieve a total of 18 new ships
German and Finnish shipbuilding breakthroughs scheduled to be delivered
shipbuilders Meyer Werft and In total, the company now like this that will help us between 2016 and 2022.
Meyer Turku to deliver three has agreements in place to produce the most efficient and
additional next-generation build seven LNG-powered sustainable ships we have ever Bernard Meyer, managing
cruise ships that will be fully cruise ships across four of built,” CEO of Carnival partner of Meyer Werft, with
powered by Liquefied Natural its 10 global cruise brands in Corporation & plc. Arnold roots dating back to its
Gas (LNG), the cleanest coming years. As previously Donald said. founding in Germany in 1795,
burning fossil fuel in the announced, the first of these said: “We are excited to
world. The shipbuilding ships is expected to be in “This is also an important welcome P&O Cruises back
agreements are subject to service for AIDA Cruises and step in our fleet enhancement to Meyer Werftin Germany
several conditions, including Costa Cruises in 2019. plan that enables us to execute and Carnival Cruise Line back
satisfactory financing. on our long-term strategy of to Meyer Turku in Finland.
Based on Carnival measured capacity growth These new ships will be built
Carnival Corporation said Corporation’s next-generation over time, while delivering in our most modern and
two of the new LNG-powered “green cruising” ship design, innovative new ships that environmentally friendly
ships are designated for the these new vessels will be part further elevate our already facilities, and we are very
world’s most popular cruise of the first generation of cruise great guest experience. Every proud to design, build and
brand, Carnival Cruise Line, ships to be fully powered by time we launch a new ship, deliver these ships that
and will be built by Meyer LNG, which is an industry we have a new opportunity to provide breakthroughs in
Turku at its shipyard in Turku, first and an environmental create excitement and show innovation and for the
Finland, with delivery dates breakthrough that will pro- consumers why cruising is a environment.”
expected in 2020 and 2022. duce the most efficient ships great vacation at an
in the company’s history. exceptional value, especially
The new ship for P&O for those who typically
Cruises UK will be built by Pioneering a new era in the consider land-based
Meyer Werft at its shipyard in use of alternative fuels that vacations.”
Papenburg, Germany, with an reduce air emissions, these
expected delivery date in 2020. new ships will use LNG to As part of its fleet
In conjunction with the order, generate 100 percent of the enhancement plan,
the delivery dates for the new ship’s power both in port and Carnival Corporation has
builds for Germany-based on the open sea – an already taken delivery of three
AIDA Cruises and Italy-based innovation that will new ships in 2016 for its AIDA
Costa Cruises for 2020 will significantly reduce exhaust Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line
64 MyCruise Magazine MyCruise Magazine 65
emissions to help protect the and Holland America Line
Carnival Corporation to Build Three New environment and support the brands, and plans to launch
LNG-Powered Cruise Ships company’s aggressive the all-new Seabourn Encore
sustainability goals. in December 2016.
Carnival Corporation & plc shift to 2021 to allow the Including Seabourn Encore
(NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: company to more effectively “We are proud to be at the and the three new ships
CUK), the world’s largest allocate measured capacity forefront of introducing announced today for Carnival
leisure travel company, today growth across its 10 global LNG-powered ships to the Cruise Line and P&O Cruises
signed a memorandum of cruise brands in more markets cruise industry, working with UK, Carnival Corporation has
agreement with leading throughout the world. our partners to achieve a total of 18 new ships
German and Finnish shipbuilding breakthroughs scheduled to be delivered
shipbuilders Meyer Werft and In total, the company now like this that will help us between 2016 and 2022.
Meyer Turku to deliver three has agreements in place to produce the most efficient and
additional next-generation build seven LNG-powered sustainable ships we have ever Bernard Meyer, managing
cruise ships that will be fully cruise ships across four of built,” CEO of Carnival partner of Meyer Werft, with
powered by Liquefied Natural its 10 global cruise brands in Corporation & plc. Arnold roots dating back to its
Gas (LNG), the cleanest coming years. As previously Donald said. founding in Germany in 1795,
burning fossil fuel in the announced, the first of these said: “We are excited to
world. The shipbuilding ships is expected to be in “This is also an important welcome P&O Cruises back
agreements are subject to service for AIDA Cruises and step in our fleet enhancement to Meyer Werftin Germany
several conditions, including Costa Cruises in 2019. plan that enables us to execute and Carnival Cruise Line back
satisfactory financing. on our long-term strategy of to Meyer Turku in Finland.
Based on Carnival measured capacity growth These new ships will be built
Carnival Corporation said Corporation’s next-generation over time, while delivering in our most modern and
two of the new LNG-powered “green cruising” ship design, innovative new ships that environmentally friendly
ships are designated for the these new vessels will be part further elevate our already facilities, and we are very
world’s most popular cruise of the first generation of cruise great guest experience. Every proud to design, build and
brand, Carnival Cruise Line, ships to be fully powered by time we launch a new ship, deliver these ships that
and will be built by Meyer LNG, which is an industry we have a new opportunity to provide breakthroughs in
Turku at its shipyard in Turku, first and an environmental create excitement and show innovation and for the
Finland, with delivery dates breakthrough that will pro- consumers why cruising is a environment.”
expected in 2020 and 2022. duce the most efficient ships great vacation at an
in the company’s history. exceptional value, especially
The new ship for P&O for those who typically
Cruises UK will be built by Pioneering a new era in the consider land-based
Meyer Werft at its shipyard in use of alternative fuels that vacations.”
Papenburg, Germany, with an reduce air emissions, these
expected delivery date in 2020. new ships will use LNG to As part of its fleet
In conjunction with the order, generate 100 percent of the enhancement plan,
the delivery dates for the new ship’s power both in port and Carnival Corporation has
builds for Germany-based on the open sea – an already taken delivery of three
AIDA Cruises and Italy-based innovation that will new ships in 2016 for its AIDA
Costa Cruises for 2020 will significantly reduce exhaust Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line
64 MyCruise Magazine MyCruise Magazine 65
Ventures by Seabourn Program Expands
Down Under
The world’s finest ultra-luxury cruise line Guests travelling onboard Seabourn Encore during chance to spot fur seals of Queensland’s Whitsundays and the abundant
Seabourn will launch its popular Ventures by its inaugural Australian season in early 2017 will • A scenic coastal exploration by Zodiac from wildlife in the Top End, Australia and New
Seabourn expedition program in Australia and be offered the new Ventures by Seabourn Halfmoon Bay to Ulva Island for bird watching Zealand provide the perfect backdrop for Ventures
New Zealand next year, giving guests the chance excursions including: and a guided hike during calls to Oban on Stewart by Seabourn expeditions,” Mr Archbold said.
to immerse themselves in the region’s unique • A Zodiac tour exploring the mangrove Island, New Zealand’s southernmost island
wilderness. systems of Northern Australia in search of wildlife When Seabourn Encore cruises down under in
• A Zodiac or kayak tour of Sawmill Bay Since launching in northern Europe in 2015, the early 2017, it will be the youngest and most
Designed for small groups, Ventures by Seabourn including the chance to swim at a secluded beach Ventures program has expanded to remote luxurious ship to ever visit Australia. Follow-
excursions enable guests to navigate stunning and hike to the top of Whitsunday peak during locations across the globe including the Amazon ing a gala naming ceremony in Singapore, the
waterways, secluded inlets and scenic islands calls to Hamilton Island earlier this year, and Antarctica, Asia and Alaska 40,350-tonne ship will sail for Australia arriving
via Zodiac inflatable boats or double sea kayaks, • A Zodiac tour of Phillip Island exploring in 2017. in Darwin on January 22. The 600-guest ship will
launched from the unique fold-out water sports the shoreline, sandbanks, estuary and mangroves make nine maiden calls to Australian ports
marina on Seabourn vessels. in search of resident wildlife and migratory birds Seabourn Director of Sales Australia Tony including Cairns on January 26, Sydney on
or a sunset hike to The Pinnacles at Cape Archbold said Ventures was the perfect fit for Aus- February 2 and Melbourne on February 5.
The optional excursions offer an informative and Woolomai tralia and New Zealand, which offer some of the
educational way for guests to enhance their cruise • A scenic kayaking or Zodiac tour of New most extraordinary natural sights in the world.
with intimate tours led by an expert team of Zealand’s stunning Fiordland National Park
scientists, scholars and naturalists. including up-close views of the snow covered “From the spectacular Fiordland National Park in
peaks and lush valleys of Milford Sound and the New Zealand’s South Island to the pristine waters
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Ventures by Seabourn Program Expands
Down Under
The world’s finest ultra-luxury cruise line Guests travelling onboard Seabourn Encore during chance to spot fur seals of Queensland’s Whitsundays and the abundant
Seabourn will launch its popular Ventures by its inaugural Australian season in early 2017 will • A scenic coastal exploration by Zodiac from wildlife in the Top End, Australia and New
Seabourn expedition program in Australia and be offered the new Ventures by Seabourn Halfmoon Bay to Ulva Island for bird watching Zealand provide the perfect backdrop for Ventures
New Zealand next year, giving guests the chance excursions including: and a guided hike during calls to Oban on Stewart by Seabourn expeditions,” Mr Archbold said.
to immerse themselves in the region’s unique • A Zodiac tour exploring the mangrove Island, New Zealand’s southernmost island
wilderness. systems of Northern Australia in search of wildlife When Seabourn Encore cruises down under in
• A Zodiac or kayak tour of Sawmill Bay Since launching in northern Europe in 2015, the early 2017, it will be the youngest and most
Designed for small groups, Ventures by Seabourn including the chance to swim at a secluded beach Ventures program has expanded to remote luxurious ship to ever visit Australia. Follow-
excursions enable guests to navigate stunning and hike to the top of Whitsunday peak during locations across the globe including the Amazon ing a gala naming ceremony in Singapore, the
waterways, secluded inlets and scenic islands calls to Hamilton Island earlier this year, and Antarctica, Asia and Alaska 40,350-tonne ship will sail for Australia arriving
via Zodiac inflatable boats or double sea kayaks, • A Zodiac tour of Phillip Island exploring in 2017. in Darwin on January 22. The 600-guest ship will
launched from the unique fold-out water sports the shoreline, sandbanks, estuary and mangroves make nine maiden calls to Australian ports
marina on Seabourn vessels. in search of resident wildlife and migratory birds Seabourn Director of Sales Australia Tony including Cairns on January 26, Sydney on
or a sunset hike to The Pinnacles at Cape Archbold said Ventures was the perfect fit for Aus- February 2 and Melbourne on February 5.
The optional excursions offer an informative and Woolomai tralia and New Zealand, which offer some of the
educational way for guests to enhance their cruise • A scenic kayaking or Zodiac tour of New most extraordinary natural sights in the world.
with intimate tours led by an expert team of Zealand’s stunning Fiordland National Park
scientists, scholars and naturalists. including up-close views of the snow covered “From the spectacular Fiordland National Park in
peaks and lush valleys of Milford Sound and the New Zealand’s South Island to the pristine waters
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NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE HONOURED AS LEADING CRUISE LINE Hemisphere Winter/Spring 2016/2017 season To book an award-winning cruise with Norwegian
IN EUROPE, NORTH AMERICA AND CARIBBEAN from convenient locations accessed by major Cruise Line, contact a travel professional, or
Australia, visit www.ncl.com.au call 1300 255 200
international airports, including Miami, New
BY WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS York, Port Canaveral (Orlando), Tampa and New or email [email protected]
Orleans. Norwegian Sun will offer a season of New Zealand, visit www.ncl.com/nz/en, call 0800
Norwegian Cruise Line has been awarded way in innovative, contemporary cruising for the South American adventure and culture with a 969 283 or email [email protected]
“Europe’s Leading Cruise Line” for the ninth past fifty years, and we are thrilled that from series of seven, 10 and 14 day sailings departing Keep up with Norwegian Cruise Line on social
consecutive year, “Europe’s Responsible January 2017, Australians and New Zealanders from Santiago (Valparaiso), Chile; Buenos Aires, media: Facebook, Instagram and Youtube: @
Tourism Award” for the second consecutive year will be able to experience Norwegian’s award- Argentina; and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Norwegian NorwegianCruiseLine; Twitter and Snapchat: @
and “World’s Best Cruise Spa” for it’s on board winning style of cruising, right from their Spirit will remain in Europe, sailing the CruiseNorwegian
Mandara Spa® by the 2016 World Travel Awards. doorstep, with Norwegian Star and then aboard Mediterranean and Canary Islands from
The line has also been awarded “North America’s our new Australasian deployment, Norwegian Barcelona; while the recently renovated Pride of About Norwegian Cruise Line
Leading Cruise Line” for the first time, and Jewel, from October 2017.” America will continue to sail its weekly intra- Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise
honoured as the “Caribbean’s Leading Cruise The World Travel Awards has been recognising Hawaii cruises - offering guests the best way to see travel with a 50-year history of breaking the
Line” for the fourth consecutive year. and acknowledging excellence amongst companies all four islands, with up to 100 hours of port time. boundaries of traditional cruising. Most notably,
“We are thrilled to once again be honoured as a involved in the global travel and tourism Norwegian revolutionised the cruise industry by
leader in the travel industry by the World Travel industries since 1993. The annual awards are voted Norwegian Jewel, which was recently announced offering guests the freedom and flexibility to
Awards, and celebrate our first ever win as North on by thousands of travel and tourism to become Norwegian Cruise Lines’ dedicated design their ideal cruise vacation on their
America’s Leading Cruise Line,” said Andy Stuart, professionals from across the globe and honour Australasian vessel (from October 2017), will schedule. Today, Norwegian Cruise Line invites
president and chief operating officer for travel companies that provide outstanding spend the Northern Hemisphere Winter sailing guests to “Feel Free” to explore the world on one
Norwegian Cruise Line. “We sincerely thank the products and customer service. seven-day itineraries to the Mexican Riviera from of 14 purpose-built ships, providing guests the
many industry professionals who voted for us, Norwegian’s fourteen ships sail a variety of Los Angeles. opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise
and remain focused on providing an unforgettable exciting itineraries, from the Caribbean to the During the Australasian Summer cruise season, holiday on some of the newest and most
vacation experience to each and every guest who Panama Canal, Europe, South America and the Norwegian Cruise Line will visit Asia, Australia contemporary ships at sea.
sails with us.” Mediterranean, as well as Asia, Australia and New and New Zealand for the first time since 2002,
Zealand. Norwegian has eight ships, including the
Vice President of Sales for Norwegian Cruise Line line’s newest ships, Norwegian Escape and with Norwegian Star sailing to the region for
several unique itineraries that also feature
Australia and New Zealand, Nicole Costantin, Norwegian Getaway, cruising to the Caribbean first-ever visits to The Gulf and India.
said: “Norwegian Cruise Line has been leading the and the Bahamas during the Northern
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NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE HONOURED AS LEADING CRUISE LINE Hemisphere Winter/Spring 2016/2017 season To book an award-winning cruise with Norwegian
IN EUROPE, NORTH AMERICA AND CARIBBEAN from convenient locations accessed by major Cruise Line, contact a travel professional, or
Australia, visit www.ncl.com.au call 1300 255 200
international airports, including Miami, New
BY WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS York, Port Canaveral (Orlando), Tampa and New or email [email protected]
Orleans. Norwegian Sun will offer a season of New Zealand, visit www.ncl.com/nz/en, call 0800
Norwegian Cruise Line has been awarded way in innovative, contemporary cruising for the South American adventure and culture with a 969 283 or email [email protected]
“Europe’s Leading Cruise Line” for the ninth past fifty years, and we are thrilled that from series of seven, 10 and 14 day sailings departing Keep up with Norwegian Cruise Line on social
consecutive year, “Europe’s Responsible January 2017, Australians and New Zealanders from Santiago (Valparaiso), Chile; Buenos Aires, media: Facebook, Instagram and Youtube: @
Tourism Award” for the second consecutive year will be able to experience Norwegian’s award- Argentina; and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Norwegian NorwegianCruiseLine; Twitter and Snapchat: @
and “World’s Best Cruise Spa” for it’s on board winning style of cruising, right from their Spirit will remain in Europe, sailing the CruiseNorwegian
Mandara Spa® by the 2016 World Travel Awards. doorstep, with Norwegian Star and then aboard Mediterranean and Canary Islands from
The line has also been awarded “North America’s our new Australasian deployment, Norwegian Barcelona; while the recently renovated Pride of About Norwegian Cruise Line
Leading Cruise Line” for the first time, and Jewel, from October 2017.” America will continue to sail its weekly intra- Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise
honoured as the “Caribbean’s Leading Cruise The World Travel Awards has been recognising Hawaii cruises - offering guests the best way to see travel with a 50-year history of breaking the
Line” for the fourth consecutive year. and acknowledging excellence amongst companies all four islands, with up to 100 hours of port time. boundaries of traditional cruising. Most notably,
“We are thrilled to once again be honoured as a involved in the global travel and tourism Norwegian revolutionised the cruise industry by
leader in the travel industry by the World Travel industries since 1993. The annual awards are voted Norwegian Jewel, which was recently announced offering guests the freedom and flexibility to
Awards, and celebrate our first ever win as North on by thousands of travel and tourism to become Norwegian Cruise Lines’ dedicated design their ideal cruise vacation on their
America’s Leading Cruise Line,” said Andy Stuart, professionals from across the globe and honour Australasian vessel (from October 2017), will schedule. Today, Norwegian Cruise Line invites
president and chief operating officer for travel companies that provide outstanding spend the Northern Hemisphere Winter sailing guests to “Feel Free” to explore the world on one
Norwegian Cruise Line. “We sincerely thank the products and customer service. seven-day itineraries to the Mexican Riviera from of 14 purpose-built ships, providing guests the
many industry professionals who voted for us, Norwegian’s fourteen ships sail a variety of Los Angeles. opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise
and remain focused on providing an unforgettable exciting itineraries, from the Caribbean to the During the Australasian Summer cruise season, holiday on some of the newest and most
vacation experience to each and every guest who Panama Canal, Europe, South America and the Norwegian Cruise Line will visit Asia, Australia contemporary ships at sea.
sails with us.” Mediterranean, as well as Asia, Australia and New and New Zealand for the first time since 2002,
Zealand. Norwegian has eight ships, including the
Vice President of Sales for Norwegian Cruise Line line’s newest ships, Norwegian Escape and with Norwegian Star sailing to the region for
several unique itineraries that also feature
Australia and New Zealand, Nicole Costantin, Norwegian Getaway, cruising to the Caribbean first-ever visits to The Gulf and India.
said: “Norwegian Cruise Line has been leading the and the Bahamas during the Northern
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and family rate and shore Australian guests will be staterooms, which will
excursion credit, treated to cirque, magic allow guests to enjoy
depending on the and comedy superb views and private
accommodation booked. performances, as well as outdoor areas.
Guests booking ocean Australia’s own stunning
view, balcony or ballroom extravaganza Interconnecting rooms
Hit the High Seas on the kitchen, cleaning out the choice, which means that mini-suites will enjoy two Burn the Floor, setting the and multiple-bedroom
Spectacular Norwegian guest room, or packing friends and family of all free offers, while those ship’s stage alight during suites are also available for
Jewel for a 2017 Christmas and unpacking on ages will find a dining, staying in a suite or The its inaugural local season. families looking to stay
Cruising Getaway with long-haul trips, we’re pampering, fitness, Haven will be treated together.
Extended ‘Free At Sea’ inviting people to reinvent entertainment and to all five – worth up to Fitness fans, kids and
Offer until 5 February the holidays and spend it accommodation option to US$2,800 added value. young adults will enjoy the Australian families in the
2017 sightseeing, swimming, suit on board Norwegian on-board outdoor court market for a truly indul-
sipping cocktails, Jewel, making multi- Multi-Generational action hosting basketball, gent experience – or
Sydney, 6 December 2016: enjoying sumptuous meals generational travel simple, Christmas Vacations: dodgeball, tennis and seasonal celebration - will
Swap hosting at home for and spending quality time enjoyable and smooth Celebrating the festive volleyball. Kids will adore adore Norwegian Jewel’s
festivities afloat during the with their nearest and sailing,” Mr Odell added, season on board Jewel the aqua park, Sapphire ultra-exclusive ‘The
holiday season aboard the dearest aboard Norwegian “especially with itineraries pools and age-specific Haven’, home to the line’s
iconic Norwegian Jewel – Jewel during her inaugu- in local waters.” Packed with activities for kids’ clubs, while gym most exclusive suites and
the cruise ship with all-age ral season down under,” all ages, Norwegian Jewel enthusiasts can choose villas, with a private
appeal – set to homeport said Norwegian Cruise Norwegian Jewel’s 13-day can host up to 2,376 guests from a range of classes, courtyard, spa, pool and
in Australia during the Line Holdings’ Australia Christmas and New Year (and 1,069 crew) and including Zumba and deck area, as well as
2017 Christmas season. Managing Director, Steve roundtrip sailing from boasts eight yoga. For family members dedicated concierge
Families keen to Odell. Sydney to New Zealand complimentary restau- looking to unwind and be services.
sample the joys of visits Melbourne, Burnie, rants, six specialty dining pampered, the Mandara
Christmas cruising can “With decorations, Wellington, Napier, venues with a la carte and Spa and Spa Thermal Suite To book a cruise aboard
take advantage of Christmas carols and Rotorua, Auckland and set-menu options, as well offer a full range of Norwegian Cruise Line,
Norwegian Cruise Line’s seasonally-inspired menus the Bay of Islands depart- as a bake shop, 24/7 pizza indulgent treatments de- contact a travel
special “Free at Sea” offer on board, our festive sea- ing 23 December 2017. delivery service, myriad signed to relax and rejuve- professional, call
representing outstanding son cruises will look and specialty bars and lounges, nate passengers. Norwegian’s local hotline,
value. The offer has been feel like Christmas, but “Free at Sea” entitles guests and the requisite poolside Australia: 1300 255 200,
extended for all bookings without the fuss,” to enjoy up to five bar for lazy at-sea Guests will find the largest New Zealand: 0800 969
made before 5 February explained Mr Odell. complimentary offers afternoon cocktails. range of staterooms at sea 283, email resoffice@ncl.
2017. including free beverage Renowned for her remark- aboard Norwegian Jewel, com or visit
“Our unique style of free- packages, specialty dining able repertoire of enter- with options ranging from Www.ncl.com.au
“Rather than spending style cruising is all about packages, 250 minutes of tainment at sea, cost-effective inside
Christmas tied to the flexibility and extensive Wi-Fi, reduced friends Norwegian Jewel’s staterooms to balcony
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and family rate and shore Australian guests will be staterooms, which will
excursion credit, treated to cirque, magic allow guests to enjoy
depending on the and comedy superb views and private
accommodation booked. performances, as well as outdoor areas.
Guests booking ocean Australia’s own stunning
view, balcony or ballroom extravaganza Interconnecting rooms
Hit the High Seas on the kitchen, cleaning out the choice, which means that mini-suites will enjoy two Burn the Floor, setting the and multiple-bedroom
Spectacular Norwegian guest room, or packing friends and family of all free offers, while those ship’s stage alight during suites are also available for
Jewel for a 2017 Christmas and unpacking on ages will find a dining, staying in a suite or The its inaugural local season. families looking to stay
Cruising Getaway with long-haul trips, we’re pampering, fitness, Haven will be treated together.
Extended ‘Free At Sea’ inviting people to reinvent entertainment and to all five – worth up to Fitness fans, kids and
Offer until 5 February the holidays and spend it accommodation option to US$2,800 added value. young adults will enjoy the Australian families in the
2017 sightseeing, swimming, suit on board Norwegian on-board outdoor court market for a truly indul-
sipping cocktails, Jewel, making multi- Multi-Generational action hosting basketball, gent experience – or
Sydney, 6 December 2016: enjoying sumptuous meals generational travel simple, Christmas Vacations: dodgeball, tennis and seasonal celebration - will
Swap hosting at home for and spending quality time enjoyable and smooth Celebrating the festive volleyball. Kids will adore adore Norwegian Jewel’s
festivities afloat during the with their nearest and sailing,” Mr Odell added, season on board Jewel the aqua park, Sapphire ultra-exclusive ‘The
holiday season aboard the dearest aboard Norwegian “especially with itineraries pools and age-specific Haven’, home to the line’s
iconic Norwegian Jewel – Jewel during her inaugu- in local waters.” Packed with activities for kids’ clubs, while gym most exclusive suites and
the cruise ship with all-age ral season down under,” all ages, Norwegian Jewel enthusiasts can choose villas, with a private
appeal – set to homeport said Norwegian Cruise Norwegian Jewel’s 13-day can host up to 2,376 guests from a range of classes, courtyard, spa, pool and
in Australia during the Line Holdings’ Australia Christmas and New Year (and 1,069 crew) and including Zumba and deck area, as well as
2017 Christmas season. Managing Director, Steve roundtrip sailing from boasts eight yoga. For family members dedicated concierge
Families keen to Odell. Sydney to New Zealand complimentary restau- looking to unwind and be services.
sample the joys of visits Melbourne, Burnie, rants, six specialty dining pampered, the Mandara
Christmas cruising can “With decorations, Wellington, Napier, venues with a la carte and Spa and Spa Thermal Suite To book a cruise aboard
take advantage of Christmas carols and Rotorua, Auckland and set-menu options, as well offer a full range of Norwegian Cruise Line,
Norwegian Cruise Line’s seasonally-inspired menus the Bay of Islands depart- as a bake shop, 24/7 pizza indulgent treatments de- contact a travel
special “Free at Sea” offer on board, our festive sea- ing 23 December 2017. delivery service, myriad signed to relax and rejuve- professional, call
representing outstanding son cruises will look and specialty bars and lounges, nate passengers. Norwegian’s local hotline,
value. The offer has been feel like Christmas, but “Free at Sea” entitles guests and the requisite poolside Australia: 1300 255 200,
extended for all bookings without the fuss,” to enjoy up to five bar for lazy at-sea Guests will find the largest New Zealand: 0800 969
made before 5 February explained Mr Odell. complimentary offers afternoon cocktails. range of staterooms at sea 283, email resoffice@ncl.
2017. including free beverage Renowned for her remark- aboard Norwegian Jewel, com or visit
“Our unique style of free- packages, specialty dining able repertoire of enter- with options ranging from Www.ncl.com.au
“Rather than spending style cruising is all about packages, 250 minutes of tainment at sea, cost-effective inside
Christmas tied to the flexibility and extensive Wi-Fi, reduced friends Norwegian Jewel’s staterooms to balcony
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Kids Sail Free in Carnival’s
Family Friendly Summer Sale
Proving why it’s the world’s leading family Carnival Cruise Line Vice President Australia
cruise line, Carnival Cruise Line has a Jennifer Vandekreeke said the cruise line
nnounced that kids will sail for free as part carried more families than any other cruise
of its family friendly summer sale. line and was proud to put the fun into family
cruising.
On sale until December 12, 2016, the third
and fourth guests in a room will cruise for “Australian families have embraced our fun
free on select sailings from Sydney in 2017. and free-spirited holidays at sea and we’re
thrilled to be able to offer even more
Fares start from $549* for a three-night families the opportunity to experience a
Weekend Sampler cruise on Carnival Spirit Carnival cruise with the Kids Sail Free offer,”
departing Sydney on February 24, 2017, Ms Vandekreeke said.
adding up to just $1098 for a family of four
– a saving of more than $1000. Carnival’s locally-based ships
Carnival Spirit and Carnival
South Pacific cruises are also available with Legend offer an array of family est and many other cruise lines, all of Carnival’s
an eight-night cruise to New Caledonia on highlights including: fastest water slide at sea youth programs are available on port days
Carnival Spirit departing Sydney on May 9, – and Carnival’s Twister • Seuss at Sea™ including a Green
2017, priced from $999* per person for the • Carnival WaterWorks™ Waterslide™ Eggs and Ham Breakfast with the Cat in the
first two guests, with the total for a family of on the top deck, including the • A fun new line up of Hat and Friends; a special selection of
four adding up to just $1998 – a saving of jaw-dropping Green family-friendly classic Dr. Seuss books, toys and themed
almost $2000. Thunder waterslide – the steep- entertainment including activities; showings of beloved movies such
Build-A-Bear as “The Cat in the Hat” and the
Workshop at Sea, 80s Seuss-a-Palooza Parade™ of characters
Rock’n’ Glow theme nights and life-sized • Family-friendly comedy shows and
Hasbro, The Game Show classics including early broadway-style Playlist Production
Trivial Pursuit and Cluedo performances in the main show lounge,
• A variety of family-friendly destinations eaturing the likes of Epic Rock and 88 Keys
from longer Pacific Island holidays to short • Free 24/7 pizza and ice cream
escapes close to home including Tasmania • A miniature putt putt golf course and
and Moreton Island, as well as cruises to multi-purpose sports courts, plus table
New Zealand, Singapore and Hawaii tennis
• Scores of interconnecting rooms and • Early dining for young families in the
quad-share rooms with flexible configurations main restaurant and supervised kid’s only
that include the option of a king bed for Mum dinners in the International Food Plaza
and Dad, with two singles for the kids For more information visit
• Free supervised youth programs for www.carnival.com.au
children aged between two and 17, as well
as a late-night program of activities. Unlike
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Kids Sail Free in Carnival’s
Family Friendly Summer Sale
Proving why it’s the world’s leading family Carnival Cruise Line Vice President Australia
cruise line, Carnival Cruise Line has a Jennifer Vandekreeke said the cruise line
nnounced that kids will sail for free as part carried more families than any other cruise
of its family friendly summer sale. line and was proud to put the fun into family
cruising.
On sale until December 12, 2016, the third
and fourth guests in a room will cruise for “Australian families have embraced our fun
free on select sailings from Sydney in 2017. and free-spirited holidays at sea and we’re
thrilled to be able to offer even more
Fares start from $549* for a three-night families the opportunity to experience a
Weekend Sampler cruise on Carnival Spirit Carnival cruise with the Kids Sail Free offer,”
departing Sydney on February 24, 2017, Ms Vandekreeke said.
adding up to just $1098 for a family of four
– a saving of more than $1000. Carnival’s locally-based ships
Carnival Spirit and Carnival
South Pacific cruises are also available with Legend offer an array of family est and many other cruise lines, all of Carnival’s
an eight-night cruise to New Caledonia on highlights including: fastest water slide at sea youth programs are available on port days
Carnival Spirit departing Sydney on May 9, – and Carnival’s Twister • Seuss at Sea™ including a Green
2017, priced from $999* per person for the • Carnival WaterWorks™ Waterslide™ Eggs and Ham Breakfast with the Cat in the
first two guests, with the total for a family of on the top deck, including the • A fun new line up of Hat and Friends; a special selection of
four adding up to just $1998 – a saving of jaw-dropping Green family-friendly classic Dr. Seuss books, toys and themed
almost $2000. Thunder waterslide – the steep- entertainment including activities; showings of beloved movies such
Build-A-Bear as “The Cat in the Hat” and the
Workshop at Sea, 80s Seuss-a-Palooza Parade™ of characters
Rock’n’ Glow theme nights and life-sized • Family-friendly comedy shows and
Hasbro, The Game Show classics including early broadway-style Playlist Production
Trivial Pursuit and Cluedo performances in the main show lounge,
• A variety of family-friendly destinations eaturing the likes of Epic Rock and 88 Keys
from longer Pacific Island holidays to short • Free 24/7 pizza and ice cream
escapes close to home including Tasmania • A miniature putt putt golf course and
and Moreton Island, as well as cruises to multi-purpose sports courts, plus table
New Zealand, Singapore and Hawaii tennis
• Scores of interconnecting rooms and • Early dining for young families in the
quad-share rooms with flexible configurations main restaurant and supervised kid’s only
that include the option of a king bed for Mum dinners in the International Food Plaza
and Dad, with two singles for the kids For more information visit
• Free supervised youth programs for www.carnival.com.au
children aged between two and 17, as well
as a late-night program of activities. Unlike
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Cunard Launches Wine Education
Courses at Sea
Luxury travel brand Cunard has to intermediate level course is countries to offer its
partnered with the world’s for enthusiasts seeking a core qualifications to interested en-
largest provider of wine and understanding of wine and thusiasts and industry
spirits qualifications, the Wine & spirits. It explores the major professionals, ranging from
Spirit Education Trust (WSET), grape varieties and the styles of Level 1 Awards in Wines, Spirits
to launch certified wine and wines they produce as well as and Sake to the prestigious Level
spirit courses for its guests. important wine regions in which 4 Diploma in Wines and Spirits.
they are grown. Participants also Guests can book a WSET course
The partnership with Cunard is learn about key classifications by calling Cunard ahead of their
the first time WSET courses will and labelling terminology and journey or speaking to the
be available to guests on a are given a basic overview of sommelier onboard.
Transatlantic and round-world the key categories of spirits and
cruise line with WSET liqueurs. The WSET courses are the latest
courses initially available on addition to the cruise line’s
Queen Mary 2’s westbound Classes will be led by WSET extensive wine credentials.
Transatlantic crossings and Certified Educator Andrés Solís Queen Mary 2 is renowned for
world voyages. Courses are Lira, who has worked in the having one of the finest wine lists
expected to be available on wine world for the past decade at sea with a collection of 484
Queen Victoria and Queen and joined Cunard in 2009 as a fine wines, while The Cunard
lizabeth later in 2017. sommelier on Queen Mary 2, Wine Academy offers an
rising to the position of educator all-sensory experience of food
Guests aboard crossings from for the Cunard Wine Academy. and wine pairings, tastings and
Southampton to New York can Each of the courses finishes with producer master classes for
embark on a five-day course to a multiple choice exam, and, guests.
achieve WSET Level 1 Award in on passing, candidates receive a P&O Cruises Voted Best Cruise Line operating from Australia
Wines. The course gives a globally recognised WSET
hands-on introduction to the qualification certificate and lapel Australia’s homegrown cruise line , P&O Cruises, has been voted Best Cruise Line operating from
world of wine in an interactive pin. Australia in this year’s Australian Traveller People’s Choice Awards.
and relaxed atmosphere for
beginners, while covering the The courses commence on For more details on Cunard visit Announced on Wednesday night, the award comes as P&O Cruises celebrates the first anniversary
of its fleet expansion, which saw the addition of two ships, Pacific Aria and Pacific Eden, in Novem-
basics of wine types and styles Queen Mary 2’s transatlantic www.cunard.com
through sight, smell, and taste, crossing from Southampton on phone 132 441 ber 2015.
as well as how to store and serve December 15, 2016. The first or see a travel agent.
wine and pair with food. world voyage offering WSET P&O Cruises Vice President Marketing, Sales and PR Simon Cheng said the magazine award was
courses will set sail on January fantastic recognition for the cruise line.
World voyage guests can par- 10, 2017.
ticipate in a 12-day course to “We now carry close to 500,000 Australians a year across our five ships, cruising from six different
achieve WSET Level 2 Award in WSET works with approved pro- Australian homeports, so we’re thrilled that Australian Traveller readers have shown how much they
Wines and Spirits. The beginner gram providers in more than 70 enjoy our cruise offering with this great award,” Mr Cheng said.
74 MyCruise Magazine Photo: P&O Cruises VP Simon Cheng with the Australian Traveller Award 2016 MyCruise Magazine 75
Cunard Launches Wine Education
Courses at Sea
Luxury travel brand Cunard has to intermediate level course is countries to offer its
partnered with the world’s for enthusiasts seeking a core qualifications to interested en-
largest provider of wine and understanding of wine and thusiasts and industry
spirits qualifications, the Wine & spirits. It explores the major professionals, ranging from
Spirit Education Trust (WSET), grape varieties and the styles of Level 1 Awards in Wines, Spirits
to launch certified wine and wines they produce as well as and Sake to the prestigious Level
spirit courses for its guests. important wine regions in which 4 Diploma in Wines and Spirits.
they are grown. Participants also Guests can book a WSET course
The partnership with Cunard is learn about key classifications by calling Cunard ahead of their
the first time WSET courses will and labelling terminology and journey or speaking to the
be available to guests on a are given a basic overview of sommelier onboard.
Transatlantic and round-world the key categories of spirits and
cruise line with WSET liqueurs. The WSET courses are the latest
courses initially available on addition to the cruise line’s
Queen Mary 2’s westbound Classes will be led by WSET extensive wine credentials.
Transatlantic crossings and Certified Educator Andrés Solís Queen Mary 2 is renowned for
world voyages. Courses are Lira, who has worked in the having one of the finest wine lists
expected to be available on wine world for the past decade at sea with a collection of 484
Queen Victoria and Queen and joined Cunard in 2009 as a fine wines, while The Cunard
lizabeth later in 2017. sommelier on Queen Mary 2, Wine Academy offers an
rising to the position of educator all-sensory experience of food
Guests aboard crossings from for the Cunard Wine Academy. and wine pairings, tastings and
Southampton to New York can Each of the courses finishes with producer master classes for
embark on a five-day course to a multiple choice exam, and, guests.
achieve WSET Level 1 Award in on passing, candidates receive a P&O Cruises Voted Best Cruise Line operating from Australia
Wines. The course gives a globally recognised WSET
hands-on introduction to the qualification certificate and lapel Australia’s homegrown cruise line , P&O Cruises, has been voted Best Cruise Line operating from
world of wine in an interactive pin. Australia in this year’s Australian Traveller People’s Choice Awards.
and relaxed atmosphere for
beginners, while covering the The courses commence on For more details on Cunard visit Announced on Wednesday night, the award comes as P&O Cruises celebrates the first anniversary
of its fleet expansion, which saw the addition of two ships, Pacific Aria and Pacific Eden, in Novem-
basics of wine types and styles Queen Mary 2’s transatlantic www.cunard.com
through sight, smell, and taste, crossing from Southampton on phone 132 441 ber 2015.
as well as how to store and serve December 15, 2016. The first or see a travel agent.
wine and pair with food. world voyage offering WSET P&O Cruises Vice President Marketing, Sales and PR Simon Cheng said the magazine award was
courses will set sail on January fantastic recognition for the cruise line.
World voyage guests can par- 10, 2017.
ticipate in a 12-day course to “We now carry close to 500,000 Australians a year across our five ships, cruising from six different
achieve WSET Level 2 Award in WSET works with approved pro- Australian homeports, so we’re thrilled that Australian Traveller readers have shown how much they
Wines and Spirits. The beginner gram providers in more than 70 enjoy our cruise offering with this great award,” Mr Cheng said.
74 MyCruise Magazine Photo: P&O Cruises VP Simon Cheng with the Australian Traveller Award 2016 MyCruise Magazine 75
Princess Cruises Offers More Ways to Explore
North America
Princess Cruises has launched its crowd-favourite Puppies in the Departing New York and Quebec,
latest North America cruise Piazza, where real Alaska sled dog the 3560-guest ships will offer 10
programs, providing travellers puppies are brought onboard for sailings on four unique itineraries,
with even more ways to explore the guests to interact with. visiting 12 ports in New England
beauty of the continent, from the and Canada. Guests also have a
icy straits of Alaska to the sunny Fares start from $1229* per person choice of two cruisetours on the
beaches of the Caribbean. twin share for a seven-night Voyage East Coast to see the sites of
of the Glaciers from Vancouver to colonial America or Niagara Falls
Confirming its leadership in the Anchorage departing May 12, 2018, and the best of Eastern Canada.
Alaska cruise market, Princess has while cruisetour options include a Fares start from $979*
unveiled a 15 per cent increase in 12-night Denali Explorer itinerary per person twin share for a
capacity in 2018, offering its largest combining a seven-night cruise and five-night roundtrip cruise from
ever deployment in the Great Land. five-night land tour, departing May New York departing October 27,
12, 2018 with fares from $2419* 2018.
Between May and September 2018, per person twin share.
seven Princess Cruises’ ships will Meanwhile, Princess has
sail Alaska’s pristine waters on 130 “Alaska is an incredibly dramatic announced a return to Caribbean
cruise departures from Seattle, San and exciting place to cruise, which summer cruising, giving Australian
Francisco, Los Angeles, Vancouver, is why the number of Australian holidaymakers a chance to escape
B.C. and Anchorage (Whittier). In passengers exploring the region winter as Caribbean Princess offers
addition, the cruise line has over 22 surged by 20 per cent last year,” 47 round trip departures from Fort
cruisetour options providing guests Princess Cruises Vice President Lauderdale between April and
the opportunity to journey into Australia & New Zealand Stuart September 2018. Options range
the interior of Alaska, visiting five Allison said. “We’re delighted to be from seven-day Caribbean
custom-built Princess Wilderness offering a record number of adventures to longer 20-day Carib-
Lodges. Alaskan cruises in 2018 – there bean and Panama Explorer voyages
really is no better way to see enabling travellers to explore the
New offerings include a full season Alaska’s glaciers, wildlife and beaches of the Caribbean and
of calls to Icy Strait Point, a unique national parks than from the experience the engineering genius
and remote wilderness experience, perspective of our spectacular of the Panama Canal, transiting the
by Island Princess as well as two ships, exclusive rail service and new Agua Clara Locks.
12-day roundtrip cruises to Alaska Princess-owned wilderness lodges.”
from Los Angeles. Fares start from $1419* per person
While on board, guests will Princess Cruises has also launched twin share for a seven-night
encounter a variety of ways to its 2018 Canada and New England Western Caribbean cruise
engage in unique Alaska experi- cruise season, offering its largest roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale,
ences through the award-winning deployment with two of its newest departing May 19, 2018.
North to Alaska program, featuring ships – Regal Princess and Royal
Cook My Catch, an exclusive cu- Princess – sailing on itineraries
linary program allowing guests to taking in the region’s spectacular
return from select Princess fishing autumn foliage as well as famous
excursions to have the chef prepare destinations such as Boston and
their very own catch of the day. New York.
Also on offer is the
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Princess Cruises Offers More Ways to Explore
North America
Princess Cruises has launched its crowd-favourite Puppies in the Departing New York and Quebec,
latest North America cruise Piazza, where real Alaska sled dog the 3560-guest ships will offer 10
programs, providing travellers puppies are brought onboard for sailings on four unique itineraries,
with even more ways to explore the guests to interact with. visiting 12 ports in New England
beauty of the continent, from the and Canada. Guests also have a
icy straits of Alaska to the sunny Fares start from $1229* per person choice of two cruisetours on the
beaches of the Caribbean. twin share for a seven-night Voyage East Coast to see the sites of
of the Glaciers from Vancouver to colonial America or Niagara Falls
Confirming its leadership in the Anchorage departing May 12, 2018, and the best of Eastern Canada.
Alaska cruise market, Princess has while cruisetour options include a Fares start from $979*
unveiled a 15 per cent increase in 12-night Denali Explorer itinerary per person twin share for a
capacity in 2018, offering its largest combining a seven-night cruise and five-night roundtrip cruise from
ever deployment in the Great Land. five-night land tour, departing May New York departing October 27,
12, 2018 with fares from $2419* 2018.
Between May and September 2018, per person twin share.
seven Princess Cruises’ ships will Meanwhile, Princess has
sail Alaska’s pristine waters on 130 “Alaska is an incredibly dramatic announced a return to Caribbean
cruise departures from Seattle, San and exciting place to cruise, which summer cruising, giving Australian
Francisco, Los Angeles, Vancouver, is why the number of Australian holidaymakers a chance to escape
B.C. and Anchorage (Whittier). In passengers exploring the region winter as Caribbean Princess offers
addition, the cruise line has over 22 surged by 20 per cent last year,” 47 round trip departures from Fort
cruisetour options providing guests Princess Cruises Vice President Lauderdale between April and
the opportunity to journey into Australia & New Zealand Stuart September 2018. Options range
the interior of Alaska, visiting five Allison said. “We’re delighted to be from seven-day Caribbean
custom-built Princess Wilderness offering a record number of adventures to longer 20-day Carib-
Lodges. Alaskan cruises in 2018 – there bean and Panama Explorer voyages
really is no better way to see enabling travellers to explore the
New offerings include a full season Alaska’s glaciers, wildlife and beaches of the Caribbean and
of calls to Icy Strait Point, a unique national parks than from the experience the engineering genius
and remote wilderness experience, perspective of our spectacular of the Panama Canal, transiting the
by Island Princess as well as two ships, exclusive rail service and new Agua Clara Locks.
12-day roundtrip cruises to Alaska Princess-owned wilderness lodges.”
from Los Angeles. Fares start from $1419* per person
While on board, guests will Princess Cruises has also launched twin share for a seven-night
encounter a variety of ways to its 2018 Canada and New England Western Caribbean cruise
engage in unique Alaska experi- cruise season, offering its largest roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale,
ences through the award-winning deployment with two of its newest departing May 19, 2018.
North to Alaska program, featuring ships – Regal Princess and Royal
Cook My Catch, an exclusive cu- Princess – sailing on itineraries
linary program allowing guests to taking in the region’s spectacular
return from select Princess fishing autumn foliage as well as famous
excursions to have the chef prepare destinations such as Boston and
their very own catch of the day. New York.
Also on offer is the
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Australia’s leading cruise line, P&O Cruises has “P&O Cruises hasn’t just ordered beer from us,
raised its glass to a new social venture, becoming they’ve got behind the concept of Great Barrier
P&O Cruises Backs a New the first national partner for a new beer which Beer and a good beer that gives back
supports the conservation of one of the natural
wholeheartedly,” Mr Grugeon said. “That’s been
wonders of the world, the Great Barrier Reef. transformative for us as a start-up and Australia’s
Beer to Help Conserve A regular visitor to the reef, P&O was the first first social enterprise beer company.”
Great Barrier Reef company to back The Good Beer Co, which is Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS)
Director Darren Kindleysides said: “The Great
dedicating at least half the profits from its Great
Barrier Beer to the reef conservation work of the Barrier Reef needs our help now more than ever.
Australian Marine & Conservation Society. We hope that everyone who likes a beer will help
protect the Reef by supporting Great Barrier Beer.
Good Beer Co is Australia’s first social enterprise It is great to see P&O Cruises getting on board by
beer company. stocking this good beer that does good.”
A mid-strength pale ale, Great Barrier Beer is Mr Myrmell said P&O Cruises was proud to give
now on sale across P&O Cruises’ five ships, with Good Beer Co a foundation on which to keep
the cruise line supporting the venture by inviting building its new business.
its guests to “have one for the Reef” during their
cruise holiday. “There are many ways companies can give back to
the community, but our decision to sell the beer
As Australia’s only homegrown cruise line, P&O onboard alongside other more well-known brands
visits the reef more than any other line, carrying gives Good Beer a chance to build their profile and
tens of thousands of its guests to the Queensland encourage other businesses to stock their beer,” he
ports of Cairns, Port Douglas and Gladstone to said.
experience the world heritage-listed destination.
“P&O Cruises made a commitment in the middle
P&O Cruises President Sture Myrmell said Great of the year to trial the beer and Good Beer Co has
Barrier Beer married the great Aussie tradition worked hard to use that commitment to further
of enjoying a cold beer on summer holidays market their product to other stockists.
along with the nation’s passion for the Reef.
“This is a great news story that marries a fantastic
“Relaxing with a cold beer while on holidays is idea, the Aussie spirit and our commitment to one
such an Aussie thing to do,” Mr Myrmell said. of the country’s natural icons.”
“Our guests can now sit on the ship’s open deck
enjoying a craft Great Barrier Beer and, at the Great Barrier Beer is working with Australian craft
same time, taking their own small step to give brewers like Queensland’s craft brewers, Bargara
back to the Reef. So they can ‘have one for the Brewing Company, its partner for Great Barrier
Reef’ responsibly, knowing they are helping Beer. It is the first of a planned range of five
contribute to a worthy cause.” different beers that each give back to a different
cause.
Good Beer Co founder James Grugeon said P&O
Cruises’ support as its founding national partner
was critical to giving the social venture its best
chance of success.
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Australia’s leading cruise line, P&O Cruises has “P&O Cruises hasn’t just ordered beer from us,
raised its glass to a new social venture, becoming they’ve got behind the concept of Great Barrier
P&O Cruises Backs a New the first national partner for a new beer which Beer and a good beer that gives back
supports the conservation of one of the natural
wholeheartedly,” Mr Grugeon said. “That’s been
wonders of the world, the Great Barrier Reef. transformative for us as a start-up and Australia’s
Beer to Help Conserve A regular visitor to the reef, P&O was the first first social enterprise beer company.”
Great Barrier Reef company to back The Good Beer Co, which is Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS)
Director Darren Kindleysides said: “The Great
dedicating at least half the profits from its Great
Barrier Beer to the reef conservation work of the Barrier Reef needs our help now more than ever.
Australian Marine & Conservation Society. We hope that everyone who likes a beer will help
protect the Reef by supporting Great Barrier Beer.
Good Beer Co is Australia’s first social enterprise It is great to see P&O Cruises getting on board by
beer company. stocking this good beer that does good.”
A mid-strength pale ale, Great Barrier Beer is Mr Myrmell said P&O Cruises was proud to give
now on sale across P&O Cruises’ five ships, with Good Beer Co a foundation on which to keep
the cruise line supporting the venture by inviting building its new business.
its guests to “have one for the Reef” during their
cruise holiday. “There are many ways companies can give back to
the community, but our decision to sell the beer
As Australia’s only homegrown cruise line, P&O onboard alongside other more well-known brands
visits the reef more than any other line, carrying gives Good Beer a chance to build their profile and
tens of thousands of its guests to the Queensland encourage other businesses to stock their beer,” he
ports of Cairns, Port Douglas and Gladstone to said.
experience the world heritage-listed destination.
“P&O Cruises made a commitment in the middle
P&O Cruises President Sture Myrmell said Great of the year to trial the beer and Good Beer Co has
Barrier Beer married the great Aussie tradition worked hard to use that commitment to further
of enjoying a cold beer on summer holidays market their product to other stockists.
along with the nation’s passion for the Reef.
“This is a great news story that marries a fantastic
“Relaxing with a cold beer while on holidays is idea, the Aussie spirit and our commitment to one
such an Aussie thing to do,” Mr Myrmell said. of the country’s natural icons.”
“Our guests can now sit on the ship’s open deck
enjoying a craft Great Barrier Beer and, at the Great Barrier Beer is working with Australian craft
same time, taking their own small step to give brewers like Queensland’s craft brewers, Bargara
back to the Reef. So they can ‘have one for the Brewing Company, its partner for Great Barrier
Reef’ responsibly, knowing they are helping Beer. It is the first of a planned range of five
contribute to a worthy cause.” different beers that each give back to a different
cause.
Good Beer Co founder James Grugeon said P&O
Cruises’ support as its founding national partner
was critical to giving the social venture its best
chance of success.
78 MyCruise Magazine MyCruise Magazine 79
High Five! P&O Celebrates Record 90 ports in the region.
The historic year kicked off on November 25 last year when Pacific Aria and Pacific Eden were
First Year welcomed into the fleet in a dual naming ceremony at Fort Denison, with thousands of Sydneysiders
looking on as godmothers Kate Ritchie and Jessica Mauboy named the pair in a world first social media
christening. The event brought together a record number of cruise ships from one fleet on Sydney
of Five Ship Fleet Harbour with celebrations continuing throughout the day and night including live concerts from more
than 25 music acts and a special fireworks display.
With entertainment required across five ships, 365 days a year, P&O hires 520 bands annually, making it
one of the biggest employers of Australian entertainers.
Australia’s leading cruise line P&O Cruises has celebrated a record year of local cruising with its e P&O Cruises President Sture Myrmell said the addition of Pacific Aria and Pacific Eden marked a new
xpanded five ship fleet carrying almost half a million holidaymakers in its first year. era for Australian cruising.
In the year since Pacific Aria and Pacific Eden debuted in the P&O fleet as part of an unprecedented “As Australia’s only homegrown cruise line, P&O is proud to be leading the way in local cruise innova-
five-ship spectacular on Sydney Harbour, the cruise line’s passengers have surged by 55 per cent with tions. Not only did Pacific Aria and Pacific Eden introduce a new contemporary look and feel for our
more than 460,000 guests welcomed onboard its five ships. cruise line, their arrival made it possible to extend our itinerary offering like never before and build a
Since joining the P&O fleet, Pacific Aria and Pacific Eden have carried a total of 160,000 guests from wide range of new destinations into our schedules,” Mr Myrmell said.
seven regional ports - Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, Fremantle, Cairns and Singapore - with “It was a big leap to expand our capacity by more than 50 per cent but we knew the demand was there
the expansion of the fleet paving the way for the cruise line to pioneer new itineraries and destinations. and as Pacific Aria and Pacific Eden have cruised from ports right around Australia, their stylish look
The introduction of the two ships allowed P&O to open Cairns as a homeport for the first time in and exciting itineraries have helped to entice more Australians to take a cruise holiday.”
September and saw the return of Asian cruise holidays with Pacific Eden offering a season from For more information visit pocruises.com.au
Singapore.
In 2016 alone, P&O cruised to 17 new ports with Pacific Eden making the bulk of the maiden calls
including the first visits to Honiara and Gizo Island in the Solomon Islands; Sabang, Ujung Pandang,
Jakarta and the fascinating volcano port of Probolinggo in Indonesia; Langkawi in Malaysia; Phuket,
Krabi, Ko Chang and Koh Samui in Thailand and Cambodia’s Sihanoukville. P&O now visits more than
Sture Myrmell
P&O Cruises President
80 MyCruise Magazine MyCruise Magazine 81
High Five! P&O Celebrates Record 90 ports in the region.
The historic year kicked off on November 25 last year when Pacific Aria and Pacific Eden were
First Year welcomed into the fleet in a dual naming ceremony at Fort Denison, with thousands of Sydneysiders
looking on as godmothers Kate Ritchie and Jessica Mauboy named the pair in a world first social media
christening. The event brought together a record number of cruise ships from one fleet on Sydney
of Five Ship Fleet Harbour with celebrations continuing throughout the day and night including live concerts from more
than 25 music acts and a special fireworks display.
With entertainment required across five ships, 365 days a year, P&O hires 520 bands annually, making it
one of the biggest employers of Australian entertainers.
Australia’s leading cruise line P&O Cruises has celebrated a record year of local cruising with its e P&O Cruises President Sture Myrmell said the addition of Pacific Aria and Pacific Eden marked a new
xpanded five ship fleet carrying almost half a million holidaymakers in its first year. era for Australian cruising.
In the year since Pacific Aria and Pacific Eden debuted in the P&O fleet as part of an unprecedented “As Australia’s only homegrown cruise line, P&O is proud to be leading the way in local cruise innova-
five-ship spectacular on Sydney Harbour, the cruise line’s passengers have surged by 55 per cent with tions. Not only did Pacific Aria and Pacific Eden introduce a new contemporary look and feel for our
more than 460,000 guests welcomed onboard its five ships. cruise line, their arrival made it possible to extend our itinerary offering like never before and build a
Since joining the P&O fleet, Pacific Aria and Pacific Eden have carried a total of 160,000 guests from wide range of new destinations into our schedules,” Mr Myrmell said.
seven regional ports - Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, Fremantle, Cairns and Singapore - with “It was a big leap to expand our capacity by more than 50 per cent but we knew the demand was there
the expansion of the fleet paving the way for the cruise line to pioneer new itineraries and destinations. and as Pacific Aria and Pacific Eden have cruised from ports right around Australia, their stylish look
The introduction of the two ships allowed P&O to open Cairns as a homeport for the first time in and exciting itineraries have helped to entice more Australians to take a cruise holiday.”
September and saw the return of Asian cruise holidays with Pacific Eden offering a season from For more information visit pocruises.com.au
Singapore.
In 2016 alone, P&O cruised to 17 new ports with Pacific Eden making the bulk of the maiden calls
including the first visits to Honiara and Gizo Island in the Solomon Islands; Sabang, Ujung Pandang,
Jakarta and the fascinating volcano port of Probolinggo in Indonesia; Langkawi in Malaysia; Phuket,
Krabi, Ko Chang and Koh Samui in Thailand and Cambodia’s Sihanoukville. P&O now visits more than
Sture Myrmell
P&O Cruises President
80 MyCruise Magazine MyCruise Magazine 81
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