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► Between Auckland and Sydney ► Roundtrip from Sydney 2017 Departure Dates 2016 Departure Dates 13 FebA 24 Feb Oct 4 Nov 15 Nov 26 Dec 9

Interior* Oceanview* Balcony* Mini-Suite* 2017 Departure Dates LAUNCH FARES FROM~ $1,699 $2,199 $2,599 $3,199 Jan 3 Jan 16 Feb 5 Feb 18 Mar 3 Mar 18 SALE FARES FROM $1,499 $1,899 $2,299 $2,969 Interior* Oceanview* Balcony* Mini-Suite* 3rd and 4th guest from $549 per person< LAUNCH FARES FROM~ $1,999 $2,599 $2,999 $3,799 + Fares are per person twin share based on 24/2/17 sailing. Higher fares may apply to other departures. A Itinerary varies: operates in reverse order YOUR FARES FROM $1,599 $1,999 $2,499 Limited 3rd and 4th guest from $649 per person< +Fares are per person twin share based on 9/12/16 sailing. Higher fares may apply to other departures.

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*Fares are per person, in AUD, in complete twin accommodation, based on lead interior, oceanview, balcony and mini-suite staterooms available at time of printing, inclusive of all discounts, taxes, fees, and port expenses (which are subject to change). Offer ends 31st August, 2016. Advertised fares are available until allocation is exhausted and may fluctuate. Some oceanview staterooms have obstructed views. +Fare based on specific departure dates only. Higher fares may apply to other departure dates. Whilst information is correct at time of publication, offer may be withdrawn or varied at any time without notice. ~Comparison launch fares are based on fares launched into the market from October 2014. <3rd and 4th guest fare based on lead interior or oceanview stateroom when travelling with two adult twin fare paying passengers in the same stateroom. To be read in conjunction with the Booking and Passage Conditions available at princess. com/legal/passage_contract/index. jsp which passengers will be bound by. A 1.5% surcharge will apply to all payments made by credit cards for direct bookings made via our call centre and website. Travel agents may charge additional fees - checkJune with 2016your travel agent. Carnival plc trading as Princess Cruises. ABN 23 107 998 443 19TH YEAR OF PUBLICATION ESTABLISHED 1998

AUGUST 2016 ISSUE 102 PRICE $9.35 (INCL GST) The countdown is underway for this summer’s huge New Look Coming in 2017 for P&O Cruises cruise season with ships arriving from early October. Two of the visitors, first timers to our shore, are certain to be most welcome – Emerald Princess arrives in November and Ovation of the Seas, the first brand new ship to make Australia its homeport arrives in December. I am looking forward to seeing the ship June 2017 –Multi-million Refurbishment to transform Dawn Princess to Pacific Explorer – Pages 24 and 25 “REMASTERING” of Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 – Pages 32 and 33 passing the Opera House. It will be a sight to see. Put Regent Seven Seas Cruises Welcomes Seven Seas Explorer to Fleet – Page 22 Thursday 15 December in your diary – see cruise season story on page 5. In recent issues I have mentioned the IPART Report seeking public comment on Draft recommendations for maximum site occupation charges in 2016-17 for cruise ships using berthing facilities in Sydney Harbour. The draft report is now February 2017 –Multi-million Dollar Refit for Pacific Dawn Pages 26 and 27 available for consideration and submissions on the draft findings are due by 30 Featuring a comprehensive coverage of Global Cruising for Cruise Passengers, the Trade and the Industry www.cruisingnews.com August. The report is worth reading and can be found on IPART’s website Front Cover Photos – Dawn Princess – John Treacy www.ipart.nsw.gov.au – See page 5 for story. immerse yourself in & Pacific Dawn – Jonathan Crabbe The cruise industry in both New Zealand and Australia is preparing itself for three important events during late August and September. Growing the Value Coming Cruise Season...... 5 of Cruise is the theme of the 2016 Cruise New Zealand Conference in Wellington Auckland Port Study...... 6 on 26 August. Three international speakers will provide considerable insights the destination Maiden Call to Conflict Islands...... 10 into what the New Zealand Cruise Industry can do to maximise the potential State of the Art Cruise Terminal...... 12 of cruise – Larry Pimentel, CEO and President of Azamara Club Cruises: Anita Ovation of the Seas Art...... 14 Hodson, Director of Nautical and Port Operations and Itinerary Planning for New Excursions to the South Pole . . . . 16 Crystal Cruises and Michael Mihajlov, Director, Destination Management, Cruise Industry Trends ...... 18 Carnival Australia. As well there will be Q&A panel sessions and the annual Bringing Good Luck to Today’s Ships. . . .20 This Edition This Economic Impact Report. Kevin O’Sullivan will be stepping down as Chair at The Suez Canal – A Waterway Wonder. . 38 the conference and from 1 September 2016 will become Cruise New Zealand’s New Panama Canal Locks Open. . . . 40 Executive Officer. The Australian Cruise Association’s 20th anniversary conference will be held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Sydney, September 7 – 9. The Conference will be themed “20 years – Our People, Our Passion, Our Success.” Joining the confirmed international line-up of Edie Rodriguez, Crystal Cruises and Bruce NEW ZEALAND NEW ZEALAND Anderson, Starcrest Consulting is Captain Michael McCarthy, Chair of Cruise 11 13 Europe and Commercial Manager for the Port of Cork Company, Ireland. Emerald Princess® Nights Sun Princess®, Emerald Princess® & Dawn Princess® Nights Stephen Bradford, Association Chair will explore the reasons behind the steady Sydney Bay of Islands incline of the industry over the last 20 years and local speaker Ted Blamey will South Pacific Sydney AUSTRALIA Ocean look at the highly important Asian market. Auckland AUSTRALIA South Pacific Auckland Ocean And the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) annual Cruise360 Tauranga Tauranga Gisborne Australasia industry conference will take place at The Star Event Centre on Tasman Napier New Norwegian Joy TASMANIA Sea Wellington Friday 16 September. CLIA President and CEO Cindy D’Aoust will be the NEW ZEALAND Wellington Tasman Hobart Sea NEW ZEALAND 6 headline act in a program packed with local and international speakers. This Akaroa Akaroa year’s event will focus on the theme of Navigating the Future, with panel Fiordland National Park Dunedin Dunedin sessions and presentations looking at the future impact of the cruise industry Scenic cruising (Port Chalmers) Fiordland National Park (Port Chalmers) Scenic cruising across Australasia and from a global perspective. The industry and travel agents will have much to gain from these events. ► Between Auckland and Sydney ► Roundtrip from Sydney Happy Cruising! 2017 Departure Dates 2016 Departure Dates 13 FebA 24 Feb Oct 4 Nov 15 Nov 26 Dec 9

Interior* Oceanview* Balcony* Mini-Suite* 2017 Departure Dates LAUNCH FARES FROM~ $1,699 $2,199 $2,599 $3,199 Jan 3 Jan 16 Feb 5 Feb 18 Mar 3 Mar 18 SALE FARES FROM $1,499 $1,899 $2,299 $2,969 ’s 45-Foot Ship Float Promotion Interior* Oceanview* Balcony* Mini-Suite* Visiting Petra 3rd and 4th guest from $549 per person< 34 On Saturday, 30 July 2016, spectators LAUNCH FARES FROM~ $1,999 $2,599 $2,999 $3,799 + Fares are per person twin share based on 24/2/17 sailing. Higher fares may apply to other departures. at the Alaska Airlines Seafair Torchlight A Itinerary varies: operates in reverse order YOUR FARES FROM $1,599 $1,999 $2,499 Limited Parade in downtown Seattle watched 3rd and 4th guest from $649 per person< Holland America Line’s ms Koningsdam +Fares are per person twin share based on 9/12/16 sailing. Higher fares may apply to other departures. cruising down the street. The unusual sight was a replica helium balloon of the ship, which was among more Other departures also available from Melbourne and Brisbane. Save up to $1,200 per stateroom~ than 100 floats taking part in this annual event. At 45 feet long and 11 feet tall, the detailed float required 30 employees to guide it carefully BOOK NOW! Visit your Travel Agent | 1300 385 631 | www.princess.com through the streets of Seattle on the with participating employees carrying Crystal Mozart 2.5-mile route. In addition to the float, a banner boasting the company’s Christening 41 Seattle’s Hometown Cruise Line was hometown pride and proudly wearing *Fares are per person, in AUD, in complete twin accommodation, based on lead interior, oceanview, balcony and mini-suite staterooms available at time of printing, inclusive of all discounts, taxes, fees, and port expenses (which are subject to change). Offer ends 31st August, 2016. Advertised fares are available until allocation is exhausted and may fluctuate. Some oceanview staterooms have obstructed views. +Fare based on specific departure dates only. Higher fares may a presenting sponsor of the parade, shirts that read “Anchored in Seattle.” apply to other departure dates. Whilst information is correct at time of publication, offer may be withdrawn or varied at any time without notice. ~Comparison launch fares are based on fares launched into the market from October 2014. <3rd and 4th guest fare based on lead interior or oceanview stateroom when travelling with two adult twin fare paying passengers in the same stateroom. To be read in conjunction with the Booking and Passage Conditions available at princess. Plus the latest news and Proudly Published in Australia by John Treacy & Associates. com/legal/passage_contract/index. jsp which passengers will be bound by. A 1.5% surcharge will apply to all payments made by credit cards for direct bookings made via our call centre and website. Travel agents may charge additional Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the publisher. fees - check with your travel agent. Carnival plc trading as Princess Cruises. ABN 23 107 998 443 information on Global Passenger Cruising Every effort is made to ensure the information published is correct. www.cruisingnews.com 3 DISCOVER A WHOLE NEW WORLD

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SNMA137CruisingNews297x210.indd 1 14/07/2016 9:42 am Countdown to Cruise Season Underway Draft Recommendations Emerald Princess roundtrip cruises to destinations in The Independent Pricing and the South Pacific, New Zealand and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) is around Australia. Emerald Princess seeking public comment on draft will make her Australian debut in recommendations for maximum site Fremantle on 8 November, before occupation charges in 2016-17 for visiting Busselton, south of Perth, on cruise ships using berthing facilities in 9 November and Melbourne on 13 Sydney Harbour. November. Stretching 290 metres, Under IPART’s draft recommendations, DISCOVER Emerald Princess’ highlights include maximum site occupation charges SHARE by Curtis Stone, a stunning would be: $80,375 per call/visit to the 125-seat restaurant overlooking the aft Overseas Passenger Terminal (OPT) in decks and featuring delicious offerings Circular Quay $32.60 per passenger A WHOLE from the award-winning internationally at the White Bay Cruise Terminal known chef. (WB5) near Balmain, and $16.30 per The Astor will visit Sydney on 1 passenger at White Bay 4 (WB4). IPART NEW December before sailing to Fremantle is also recommending that the charges for her summer season. be updated each year based on any Of course the highlight of the cruise change in the consumer price index, The countdown is underway for this season will be the US$1 billion Ovation plus an additional adjustment if future WORLD summer’s cruise season. October will of the Seas, the first brand new ship demand varies substantially from see the arrival of Celebrity Solstice, to make Australia its homeport and forecasts. Radiance of the Seas, Carnival introducing a whole new holiday IPART Chairman Dr Peter Boxall, said Legend, Maasdam and Noordam to category to the region – supercruising. “The draft recommendations are Sydney with Costa’s Costa Luminosa As one of the largest cruise ships ever based on ensuring that the cruise passing on a world cruise. In early built, accommodating 4,180 guests industry is only paying for the efficient November Australians can expect at double occupancy and 1,500 costs of these facilities and that the Port fun in the South Pacific on Explorer international crew members, Ovation Authority is able to continue managing of the Seas and Voyager of the Seas of the Seas arrives in Sydney on 15 the terminals for the long term benefit – Royal Caribbean’s twin sister ships December. of NSW. With OPT close to capacity that are dedicated to sailing Pacific during the busy summer period, a key itineraries all summer long. Also arriving issue facing the cruise industry is where in November are Golden Princess a second cruise terminal could be and Emerald Princess. It will be the located east of the Sydney Harbour maiden arrival of the biggest Princess Bridge” he said. Cruises’ ship to be based Down Under this summer – the 3082-guest Emerald The Draft Report is available on IPART’s Princess, which will sail into Sydney website www.ipart.nsw.gov.au Harbour on November 15 to begin Submissions close on 30 August 2016, her inaugural five-month season of with a public hearing scheduled cruises from Sydney, sailing on 13 for 23 August. IPART will consider stakeholder submissions and updated Ovation of the Seas, Officially Named market information in making final At Historic Ceremony in Tianjin, China recommendations to the NSW Government in October. 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SNMA137CruisingNews297x210.indd 1 14/07/2016 9:42 am Artwork by Chinese Artist Tan Ping Norwegian Cruise Line has commissioned renowned Chinese artist Tan Ping to design the artwork to be featured on the hull of its soon to-be- unveiled Breakaway-Plus class vessel Introducing Norwegian Joy. Scheduled for release in Summer 2017, with home porting in Shanghai and Beijing, Norwegian Joy of China; Portland Art Museum, USA; graceful, as flowing lines simultaneously will be Norwegian Cruise Line’s first ship Ludwig Museum, Germany; and The convey forward movement and that is purpose-built for the Chinese Shanghai Art Museum. Tan Ping also majestic poise. The artwork’s colour market to deliver on the promise that enjoys the distinction of having led palette is dominated by red and SUPER guests will enjoy ‘First Class at Sea’ and directed a team of designers yellow, traditionally the two most experiences, starting with her VIP from Central Academy of Fine Arts to regal colours in China. Red signifies accommodations. Tan Ping’s distinctive complete the 2008 Beijing Olympic joy, a perfect match for a ship of the very same name. Yellow represents artwork will serve to underscore Games Image and Landscape Design grandeur, the feeling that a ship Norwegian Cruise Line’s commitment Project. His subject for Norwegian of this size evokes in those who see to providing an unparalleled cruise Joy is the phoenix, an iconic mythical CRUISING it. The design also includes hints of experience for Chinese consumers. bird believed to reign supreme over blue, signifying the sea. These three all birds of the world. It is a ubiquitous A painter, printmaker, and educator, colours are also primary colours, the motif in Chinese art and can be found Tan Ping straddles the worlds of both starting point for all other colours in art and design. His abstract paintings throughout the centuries in paintings, the spectrum of visible light. Through and copper plate etchings are in silk brocades, architectural flourishes, this subtle reference, Tan conveys the the collections of such renowned and more. sense of an auspicious beginning to an museums as The National Art Museum Tan’s modernistic design is simple, yet unforgettable voyage. Auckland Port Study Cruise New Zealand has welcomed risk is that they won’t include Auckland the go ahead immediately to build a the consultant’s report and in their itineraries if they have to use dolphin at Queens Wharf and Cruise recommendations of the Consensus tender vessels to transport passengers New Zealand looks forward to helping Working Group for the Auckland to shore.” make that happen. If the Council THE ALL-NEW Port Future Study, saying it highlights Mr O’Sullivan says “the Study recognises adopts this approach now, it’s likely a the importance of the this, and to accommodate the dolphin can be erected in time for the OVATION OF THE SEAS sector to the Auckland and national growing cruise sector is recommending 2017-18 cruise ship season, meaning economies. All of the options expanding the berthing capability larger ships can have a secure berth considered recommend that cruise of Queens Wharf by using a dolphin in the short-term. Of course this is an ships continue to berth in the heart – a standalone structure built in the interim measure for a current problem, of Auckland city, says Cruise New water at a distance from the wharf so it’s also very encouraging to see Zealand Chairman Kevin O’Sullivan. that extends its effective length. that the Study is recommending that He says the consultant’s report also Auckland lacks the ability of several the area around Captain Cook Wharf recognises that a short-term measure other New Zealand ports to dock the be developed for additional berths is needed urgently to cope with the current generation of large cruise ships and a cruise ship terminal. This is a new generation of larger cruise ships scheduled to call. Building a dolphin realistic solution to meeting cruise ship coming on stream. at Queens Wharf will ensure Auckland infrastructure needs in Auckland over “Ships like the Ovation of the Seas cater remains a port of call for the current the medium to long term. 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Another industry- metres with views from the top of the leading feature is the most interactive ship; the other two are located on deck and originally-designed aqua park at eight, are 40 metres in length and are sea, with four slides and attractions for part of a 360° open air promenade, all ages, including: Slideboarding – a the widest on any ship ever built. This unique waterslide and interactive video stunning public space encircles the game all in one; Duelling High-Speed entire ship with a tempting array of Aquatubes – sitting in single or double bars and restaurants so that guests can inner tubes, guests race against their enjoy al fresco dining and drinking. as fellow guests through metres of twists, well as strolling along taking in the sea turns and drops on slides that partially air. Panoramic lifts will transport guests extend over the side of the ship and whilst providing stunning ocean views. give riders a view of the sea below; The accommodation on MSC Seaside AquaPlay™ & AquaSpray™ catering is specially designed to meet the needs to younger guests, a portion of the of a variety of cruise guests, in particular aqua park will be designed specifically families and their children, groups, sun- for tots, featuring an active and lovers who want private outdoor space colourful water play structure that is an through to those who are looking for the experience all of its own; Adventure Trail exclusive style and luxury of the MSC – a ropes course which allows guests to Yacht Club. These include, amongst traverse between soaring towers, rope others: 14 exclusive aft corner suites bridges, climbs, crawl-throughs and where the beach condo design truly slides as they enjoy an amazing bird’s comes to life; A collection of terraced eye view of the sea. balcony cabins are another exclusive With the focus on fine dining being design feature and industry-first, where one of the key features of the MSC guests will be able to unwind and relax Cruises’ offering, MSC Seaside will offer in the sunshine on their own private one of the more extensive choices of terrace overlooking the promenade specially designed indoor and outdoor and with views out to sea; Cluster restaurants at sea, featuring cuisines cabins have been specially designed to from around the world and 20 distinct be adapted to meet the size of families bars each with their own individual and groups; Luxury suites with a two- character. person private outdoor Jacuzzi; and Through a partnership with Pan-Asian two exclusive Wellness Cabins featuring chef Roy Yamaguchi MSC Cruises the most advanced fitness Kinesis fitness will delight guests with a specialty equipment from Technoygm, MSC restaurant exclusive to MSC Seaside. Cruises’ Wellness Experience partner Other dining experiences include a The further enhanced MSC Yacht Club luxury seafood restaurant with chef’s featured on MSC Seaside is located on table, a world-class international steak the prestigious foredecks offering a vast house where the beef will dry age private solarium, a private lounge and onboard, and a dedicated family restaurant, with the suites all having a pizzeria. private whirlpool bath. MSC Cruises has just announced that The entertainment spaces on board the second of its Seaside-generation MCS Seaside have been designed to smart ships, set to come into service in offer a wide choice of performances June 2018, will be named MSC Seaview. New Study Highlights Value of Cruise Tourism A new study has underlined the report found cruise tourism could grow multi-million dollar value of cruise five-fold in the Solomon Islands, from tourism to Papua New Guinea and $600,000 to $3.3 million by 2017. 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Cocktails Inspired by Knighted Commodores Cunard has revealed a new menu for its popular Commodore Club, featuring a blend of signature cocktails created in honour of each of the cruise line’s seven knighted commodores. The menu shares the fascinating stories of the knighted Cunard Commodores and features special illustrations in a modern menu design, infusing the cocktail experience onboard Cunard’s renowned as opulently social affairs, three Queens with rich maritime history. and this aromatic and refreshing With the Commodore Club enjoying a sharing cocktail is extravagantly prime location on each of the Cunard presented, just the way Sir James Queens, the transformed menu is would expect. Another cocktail on one of a number of new food and beverage concepts being launched the menu is the ‘Punch Romain à la across the fleet. Carpathia’, believed to be the last libation served onboard the Titanic. The seven newly designed cocktails include ‘Over the Top’ inspired by This intriguing cocktail is inspired by Commodore Sir James Charles (1865- Commodore Sir Arthur Rostron (1869– 1928). Known for doing things on 1940), who led the safe rescue of a grand scale, this Commodore’s passengers on the Titanic, and features dinner parties aboard Aquitania were Advocaat as the signature ingredient.

First to Step Foot on Conflict Islands P&O Cruises’ Pacific Jewel recently of only a few parcels of land owned made history becoming the first cruise freehold in Papua New Guinea. ship to call at one of the most remote A picturesque group of 21 islands island groups in the world – the Conflict surrounding a bright blue lagoon, the Islands in Papua New Guinea. The Conflict Islands are home to one of the uninhabited islands became P&O’s world’s most biodiverse reef systems. latest cruise destination – and eighth During their visit, guests made the port in Papua New Guinea – when the most of the island paradise taking part 2000-guest ship anchored off Panasesa in kayaking, snorkeling and stand- Island. The historic call was part of a up paddle boarding as well as glass landmark partnership for the region, bottom boat and outrigger canoe with the cruise line working closely tours. with entrepreneur and passionate P&O has added the destination to 11 conservationist Ian Gowrie-Smith to of its Papua New Guinea itineraries in bring cruise ships to his islands – one 2016.

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First Steel Cut for ms Nieuw Statendam Holland America Line has celebrated a significant construction milestone as the first steel was cut for ms Nieuw Statendam, due for delivery in November 2018. The ceremony took place at ’s shipyard in , Sicily, Italy, and the block being built there will later be moved to the Marghera yard where the ship will be constructed. Holland America Group’s Executive Vice President of Fleet Operations Keith Taylor was at the yard for the event. The 99,500-ton ship — the 15th in the fleet — is the second Pinnacle Class vessel for Holland America Line, joining sister-ship ms Koningsdam that sailed its first cruise in April 2016. The steel cutting follows a period of design and development for the 2,650-guest ship that will feature enhanced Pinnacle Class amenities and innovations. London Ostend Honfleur Cherbourg Guernsey Monte-Carlo Cannes Florence/Pisa Barcelona Rome Porto Amalfi Mallorca Corsica Ephesus Valencia Lisbon Athens Rhodes Sicily Limassol Portimao Mykonos Alicante Santorini Nazareth Seville Cartagena Gibraltar Jerusalem Petra Luxor Dubai

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Year-Round Caribbean Cruises Celebrity Cruises has announced that that explore the Southern and Deep its Solstice Class cruise ship, Celebrity Southern Caribbean. Equinox, will sail year-round in the A new culinary program called ‘Taste Caribbean from 2017, home-ported in of the Caribbean’ will feature onboard, Miami, Florida. Celebrity Equinox will offering complimentary events such offer 24 new sailings in total, alternating as a culinary demonstration with between the Western and Eastern Celebrity’s featured chefs, mixology Caribbean and calling in locations like demos, the biggest wine tasting at Barbados, Antigua, St. Maarten and The move means that Celebrity sea, rum and reggae party on The Puerto Rico. Additionally, she will sail Equinox will no longer sail in Europe Lawn Club and brunch and bubbles. several itineraries that explore other during the northern hemisphere destinations in the region and make Exclusive events are also available summer in 2017, however the majority the most of special occasions, such for a fee, including a fresh pasta and of Celebrity Cruises’ fleet will remain as an 11-night Signature Event sailing mozzarella making class together with in the region, including three Solstice that includes a double-overnight stay lunch at Tuscan Grille and an exclusive Class ships; Celebrity Eclipse, Celebrity in New Orleans to coincide with the five-course tasting dinner with Celebrity Silhouette and Celebrity Reflection, as city’s famous Jazz Festival, and cruises chefs. well as Celebrity Constellation. New Excursions to the South Pole Seabourn is launching new pre-cruise experiences taking guests to the South Pole on select Antarctica and Patagonia itineraries during the 2016- 17 season. Guests bound for the Great White Continent aboard Seabourn Quest can extend their adventure with two new travel packages that feature UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Polar Quest, Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego and Iguazu Falls. The new Antarctica and Patagonia Antarctica and Polar Quest, Tierra del Both of the pre-cruise packages include pre-cruise experiences also include: Fuego & Iguazu Falls (17 days) – Guests a transantarctic flight and landing Polar Quest & Patagonia (15 days) will join a select company of intrepid at the South Pole as well as stays at – This overland journey takes guests explorers at one of the world’s most Union Glacier Camp in the southern on an exploration of breathtaking remote and unspoiled destinations – the Ellsworth Mountains, one of a few UNESCO World Heritage Site Torres del breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage private seasonally occupied camps in Paine National Park that encompasses Site of Iguazu Falls National Park on the Antarctica. Operated by renowned 180,000 hectares of forests, rivers and border of Brazil and Argentina. From land-based tour operator Antarctic lakes in southernmost Chile. Included Santiago in Chile to Buenos Aires in Logistics and Expeditions (ALE), the excursions provide daily opportunities Argentina, guests will explore the falls full-service camp offers spacious, to explore vivid blue ice pools, raw and its surroundings from extensive double-occupancy sleeping tents, glacial moraines and abundant wildlife walkways or take options such as freshly prepared gourmet cuisine, and from guanacos to Andean condors. inflatable boats or helicopter tours. This a spectacular setting for activities from This pre-cruise adventure departs on 4 experience departs on 26 December scenic excursions to technical climbs December 2016, followed by Seabourn 2016, followed by Seabourn Quest’s 12 and ski tours. Quest’s 19 December sailing to January 2017 sailing to Antarctica.

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87-1090 Far Eastern Fantasy Cruising News FP Aug16v2.indd 1 1/08/2016 3:30 pm Cruise Industry Trend: Women in Leadership Roles – Including Captains of Ships and Brands When she left her home in the remote Faroe Islands and took a temporary job as a stewardess on a cargo ship, Inger Klein Thorhauge wanted most to become a wife and mother. But life at sea held such an attraction that she worked her way up through the ranks to become a cruise ship captain for Cunard. Thorhauge is part of a sea of change at the top of the cruise industry, as women are smashing through the glass ceiling, bringing a new energy and new ways of thinking. In days of yore, women actually were considered bad luck in the maritime world. Today, Carnival Corporation has women in key leadership positions at of women in these roles and today you The women heading the four brands all levels of the company that serves look at Carnival Corporation and there have a sisterhood of sorts, Russell nearly 11 million cruise passengers are.” added. annually. Women head three of the Women have risen through the ranks Ann Sherry, executive chairman of company’s 10 brands – Carnival in other positions within Carnival Carnival Australia since 2007, and Cruise Line, Princess Cruises and Corporation, including in the one of Australia’s most influential Fathom – and a woman, Ann Sherry, traditionally male role of heading hotel businesswomen, has taken on the role runs Carnival Australia, representing operations. Canadian Terri Cybuliak, of mentor. “I think it is incredibly helpful the seven brands that operate in the hotel general manager on Princess especially at the senior level to have region. Cruises’ Golden Princess, said “tenacity a touch point for any questions that “The opportunities for women in the and resilience” were two traits she had come up,” Sherry said. “Women in industry are the same as they are for to master in order to be promoted to leadership juggle many of the same men,” said Thorhauge, who has been the job. Being competitive also helped. things. Many of us have children, many a Cunard captain since 2010, starting Jan Swartz, president of Princess Cruises of us have the same conflict factors on the Queen Victoria. “As long as you since 2013, said increasing the role any man does in addition to some work hard and are dedicated, anyone of women in leadership in the cruise others,” said Russell, who has turned can achieve anything.” industry makes particular sense when to Sherry for advice. “I think it’s been Next time you go on a cruise ship, you consider that women typically great and refreshing to have other there may be a woman at the helm. drive travel purchases. “Women are women brand leaders to relate to and People often are surprised when into travel as an experience that who empathize.” they meet her, said British Captain creates family memories,” Swartz said. Among other women executives at Sarah Breton, who was named the “Most women want to create these Carnival Corporation are Julia Brown experiences for their families, friends first female captain for P&O Cruises in who heads global procurement, and 2010. Currently, she captains Fathom’s and loved ones and take great pride Marie McKenzie, who leads global 704-passenger Adonia. “Particularly the in planning trips – and more and more destination services and sourcing. women passengers often comment on that includes cruises.” A woman’s touch applies at Carnival how proud they are to have a female Being part of a company where Corporation even in the male- captain,” Breton said. women lead brands and also serve dominated shipbuilding realm. Other maritime women are also around the world in leadership roles Alison Clixby, director of hotel design getting noticed, and applauded. is “fun, exciting and encouraging,” and projects for Carnival UK, which A young Italian woman, Francesca said Tara Russell, president of the includes P&O Cruises UK and Cunard, Dandriccio, a 3rd engineer, recently Fathom brand, which is pioneering has worked on shipbuilding for 25 was recognized as Carnival Cruise the concept of social impact on years – most recently overseeing the Line’s Leader of the Year. She’s the first a large scale. “I think there’s only “remastering” of Cunard’s flagship person from the engine department to more opportunity ahead as I look Queen Mary 2. ever receive the honour. In nominating across the family of brands and the her, Dandriccio’s male bosses noted growth and vision of where we are Carnival Cruise Line’s Christine Duffy both her “brilliant technical abilities” headed corporately,” said Russell, said such mentoring is important as and her ease in interacting with crew who also heads global impact efforts more women seek additional career and passengers. “We are so proud of for Carnival Corporation. “It’s one opportunities within the cruise industry. her,” said Christine Duffy, who herself of Carnival Corporation CEO Arnold “It’s about recognising and developing broke barriers becoming the first-ever Donald’s beliefs that when you bring talent and I see women as well as men female president of Carnival Cruise different perspectives to the table, you very willing to do that for women,” Line, the flagship brand for Carnival ultimately get a better outcome. 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Ad_CruisingNews_20160720_A4.indd 1 21/07/2016 11:35 AM Old Sailor Superstitions Still Bring Good Luck to Today’s Cruise Ships Traditions dating to seafarer days centuries ago to bring good luck remain alive and well with coins for “divine protection,” godmother blessings for new ships, no whistling in the wheelhouse and spilled rum for Neptune. And for good measure, step aboard the ship with your right foot first. Mariners tend to be superstitious. They don’t like to rock the boat, so to speak. So even in the 21st century, with modern cruise ships sailing guests around the world in extraordinary comfort and guided with the latest in navigational equipment, some traditions linger, dating back to rugged early seafarer days. Dutch Captain Emiel de Vries, of Holland America Line’s sparkling new 2,650-passenger Koningsdam, said one Antonio Quintano, shipyard director for Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri (left), presents Captain of the first things he looks for on a ship Emiel de Vries of Holland America Line’s Koningsdam, with the bottle containing the first is a certain bottle of water. “When a water touched by the new ship, which made its debut in , the Netherlands in ship starts to float, the water that first May 2016. The bottle is kept on the ship as a sign of good luck. (PRNewsFoto/Carnival touches the ship is caught in a bottle Corporation & plc) and it’s sealed. Later it is typically the Koningsdam was christened in through Carnival Corporation’s home displayed in the captain’s office near Rotterdam on May 20, a Holland base of Miami. the bridge. You walk in and think, ‘Ah, America Line tradition was upheld – there’s the bottle. Everything is good,’” Carnival Cruise Line also has its own the Pinnacle-class ship was the 12th Captain de Vries explained. “If I would traditions. Italian captains on Carnival in the 143-year-old line’s history to walk on a ship and it’s not there, I Cruise Line ships never toast with water, be launched with the participation would find that odd.” because doing so may bring bad of Dutch royalty. Her Majesty Queen Other construction milestones are luck. And they dislike umbrellas on the Máxima of the Netherlands did the ship and new shoes on the bridge, also celebrated with pomp and honours. circumstance based on time- according to John Heald, Carnival Specific ships have their own traditions. honoured maritime tradition. A Cruise Line’s long-time senior cruise For instance, there may be a bridge steel-cutting ceremony signals the director. mascot. Always positioned on the start of a cruise ship’s production. A Other nautical superstitions are more starboard side of the bridge on Holland keel-laying ceremony marks the first universally embraced. Here are a few America Line’s 1,432-passenger completed section being lowered examples: Volendam is Flat Eric, the yellow by giant cranes onto the building puppet who starred in Levi jeans It’s considered bad luck to step dock. The float-out ceremony takes commercials (directed by French onboard a ship with your left foot first. place when a ship first touches water. musician Mr. Oizo) in 1999, the year the Good luck coins are often involved. If dolphins follow your ship, it’s a sign of For instance, two commemorative ship debuted. Officers presented the good luck. gold coins were welded in place in puppet, which they call “Oizo,” with a There’s no whistling in the wheelhouse February at the Fincantieri shipyard in 15-year service award in 2014. (today’s bridge), because you might Monfalcone, Italy, to mark the float-out A tradition unique to Cunard’s Queen whistle up a storm. soon afterward of ultra-luxury brand Mary 2 ocean liner is for officers to Toasting with champagne will assure a “mark” the distance of a transatlantic Seabourn’s 600-passenger Seabourn Bon Voyage. Encore, set to debut in December crossing between Southampton, On world cruises, trans-Pacific voyages 2016. The coin tradition dates back England, and New York with a toy ship to Roman times when coins were that sits on top of a monitor on the and South America sailings, such as attached to a ship to provide “divine bridge. Each day, it is moved a bit those of Princess Cruises, a favourite protection.” On modern ships they are further to symbolically coincide with maritime tradition is a ceremony for typically on display on the radar mast. how much distance has been sailed. guests as the ship crosses the equator. Next time you are aboard a ship, head Based on longstanding tradition, the Originally a hazing ritual for sailors, up to the top deck to try and spot the crew bar on Cunard ships is always Pollywogs (newbies) are summoned coin or coins. called “The Pig and Whistle,” named by King Neptune and his court and ordered to do things such as crawl, The most popular present day maritime after the nearest pub to where Cunard kiss a fish or jump into the pool ritual, developed in the 20th century, ships historically docked in Liverpool. before being able to claim status as is having a notable godmother say Other traditions on ships of the experienced Shellbacks. a blessing and oversee the smashing venerable Cunard Line include of a bottle of champagne across a calling the back-of-the-house crew Never worry if you spill wine overboard new ship’s hull. The tradition dates to thoroughfare the “Burma Road.” at your ship’s Sail Away party as it ancient times when wine was used On Carnival Cruise Line and Holland brings good luck – considered an and men did the duties and perhaps, America Line ships, the long crew offering to the gods. According to it is said, spilled the wine on purpose passageway is known as “I-95,” in tradition, Neptune also doesn’t mind to check for cracks in the hull. When tribute to the highway that passes an occasional shot of rum.

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*Cruise only fares quoted in US dollars per person double occupancy. Accommodation subject to space at time of booking. Terms and conditions apply. Issue date: 03 August 2016 The New Seven Seas Explorer Godmother of Seven Seas Explorer, Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene of Monaco, cut a red velvet ribbon which sent a Primat bottle of Veuve Clicquot champagne smashing against the ship’s hull to officially christen the newest member of the Regent Seven Seas Cruises fleet. The gala christening ceremony took place in Monte Carlo and included a special private concert 1. Regent Seven Seas Cruises President and COO Jason Montague, H.S.H. Princess Charlene by world-renowned Italian tenor of Monaco, Captain Stanislas Gerard Jean Mercier De Lacombe and Norwegian Cruise Line Andrea Bocelli. Holdings President and CEO Frank Del Rio celebrate the christening of the fleet’s newest “This is truly a special moment, not ship, Seven Seas Explorer in Monte Carlo. Photo: Mark Ashman. only for the Regent Seven Seas Cruises 2. The bottle-breaking christening moment. Photo: Preston Mack. brand, but for the entire Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings family,” shared Frank Del Rio, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings president and chief executive officer. “We celebrate the realization of our vision. Seven Seas Explorer is not only the world’s most luxurious ship – she sets a new benchmark for luxury vacations and lays the foundation from which Regent Seven Seas Cruises will continue to build. We have already begun a massive $125 million refurbishment effort to ensure every ship in our fleet matches the luxury standard found on Explorer, and will introduce a sister-ship in 2020.” Seven Seas Explorer delivers an unrivalled luxury cruise experience. The ship features extravagantly designed theatres and lounges, an unparalleled collection of opulent and spacious suites and five lavish gourmet restaurants. At 55,254 gross-registered tons and carrying only 750 guests, the all-suite, all-balcony ship boasts one of the highest space ratios and lowest crew to guest ratios in the cruise industry.

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P&O Unveils Exciting New Features on Pacific Explorer

Main Pool

P&O Cruises will take holidaymakers Meanwhile, the popular P&O Edge other restaurants which debuted on on a voyage of discovery on its latest Adventure Park will feature activities Pacific Aria and Pacific Eden last year: ship, Pacific Explorer, which will debut including a flying fox, while those Angelo’s, serving contemporary Italian next year with exciting new features seeking a more relaxed pace will be cuisine, and the sultry Asian dining including two spectacular waterslides, able to head to the back deck for a venue, Dragon Lady. a chilled barefoot bowls green and game of barefoot bowls. Another P&O favourite, Salt grill by Luke an elegant supper club for evening Continuing P&O’s food revolution, Mangan will also be onboard, enjoying entertainment. With Pacific Explorer’s Pacific Explorer will offer some new a sparkling location overlooking the inaugural cruise from Sydney now less dining concepts, including The Black main pool area, while a range of new than one year away, P&O has unveiled Circus, a supper club venue offering bars, including a stylish hidden bar, will details of the ship’s multi-million dollar delicious food served with a side of provide the perfect location for relaxing refurbishment. cabaret-style entertainment. Cruisers pre and post dinner drinks. Maintaining the cruise line’s reputation will also be able to enjoy a slice of Italy, Announcing details of the for innovation, Pacific Explorer will be with a new pizza restaurant offering refurbishment, P&O Cruises President packed with surprises, including P&O’s gourmet pizzas and share platters, while Sture Myrmell said Pacific Explorer’s first ever waterpark at sea, as well as its the cruise line’s popular international décor would reflect modern Australia, most extensive range of dining options, food market place, The Pantry, will be combining elegance with relaxed delivered in a stylish, contemporary extended to include a ninth outlet, comfort to create the striking setting. The fun starts on the top decks Nic and Toni’s, serving Mediterranean with two breathtaking waterslide cuisine. Also on offer will be a poolside contemporary look which has become experiences – the first offering LED lights Lobster & Burger bar, serving delicious a trademark of the P&O fleet. and sound effects and the second lobster and seafood rolls as well Presently sailing as Dawn Princess featuring heart-racing twists and turns. as premium beef and pulled pork with sister line Princess Cruises, the Guests of all ages will be able to enjoy burgers. The new dining options are 77,000-tonne Pacific Explorer will be the waterpark, with a shaded area for in addition to the cruise line’s popular refitted in May and June next year, kids featuring a dumping bucket and Waterfront restaurant, which will feature sailing on her first cruise from Sydney on oversized water toys. on Pacific Explorer along with two 22 June 2017.

24 August 2016 Angelo’s

Atrium

Blue Room Dragon Lady

Cafe

Oasis Pizzeria

Salt Grill The Bar Main Pool – Waterslide

www.cruisingnews.com 25 New Look for Pacific Dawn P&O Cruises has underlined its commitment to the Queensland cruise market, announcing a major multi-million dollar refit for its Brisbane-based ship Pacific Dawn, which will include a new state-of-the-art waterpark. P&O Cruises Director of Entertainment Brett Annable made the announcement during a special P&O Ship & Slide event in Brisbane. The 2000-guest ship will be refurbished include a new Mediterranean-inspired said the refurbishment would kick in February 2017, emerging from its offering called Nic and Toni’s. Also off a big year for the cruise line in drydock with a stylish new look and a on offer will be the extremely popular Queensland. “With the new waterpark, host of new features never before seen poolside Grill, offering casual dining dining options and a refreshed interior on a Queensland-based ship including options. design, we’re creating a great new a waterpark with two exhilarating Several of Pacific Dawn’s public look for Pacific Dawn which will waterslides and an interactive kids- spaces will be redesigned to mirror the combine some fun innovations with the only play area. The refit comes as striking contemporary look which has winning features of our existing ships,” P&O prepares for its biggest year of become a trademark of the P&O fleet Mr Myrmell said. Queensland cruising, with two ships including the atrium, Charlie’s, The P&O’s increased presence in sailing from Brisbane year round. Orient and the Promenade Bar, which Between them, Pacific Dawn and Queensland follows the impressive will be styled with similar décor to sister Pacific Aria will offer a record 108 growth in the number of passengers ships Pacific Aria and Pacific Eden. cruises to holidaymakers in 2017 – up cruising from Brisbane since P&O from 98 cruises this year. The Dome nightclub will be completely became the first cruise line to base a revamped and will offer more live ship in the city in 2004. Latest industry Maintaining the cruise line’s reputation music than ever before, as well as a statistics show that Queensland leads for innovation, Pacific Dawn will Australia in terms of cruising growth emerge from its revamp with The sophisticated new design. The Orient with the State’s passenger numbers Pantry, an international market place will take on a new summer pub of fresh food outlets which will replace vibe and the Promenade Bar will be rising almost 30 per cent to 282,000 in the traditional ship buffet. In addition transformed into the perfect venue to 2015. to the tried and tested outlets that enjoy a delicious cocktail with friends Holidaymakers will be able to enjoy have made the dining concept hugely while listening to live music. Pacific Dawn’s new features from popular, Pacific Dawn’s Pantry will P&O Cruises President Sture Myrmell March 2017.

26 August 2016 Dome

Orient Bar

Pantry Pool & Slide

Promenade Bar Water Park

www.cruisingnews.com 27 Set course for Queensland Where Australia Shines

Queensland is where Australia shines for cruise passengers. Queensland offers thirteen destinations for cruise ships and abundant nature-based and scenic shore excursion options. Queensland will woo you with vibrant city experiences, fabulous food, bustling markets and the pristine waters of the Great Barrier Reef. We are proud of our ever-evolving destinations and we’re bursting at the seams to show you why.

1820 - 5665 Queensland advert in Cruising Magazine.indd 1 25/05/2016 11:46 AM The Rob Henderson Set course for Queensland Doug Cremer Collection Where Australia Shines &

From the Orient Line archive comes this remarkably clear Image of the 5,552 ton liner OROTAVA which served the Orient-Royal Mail’s Australian service from 1890 to 1909.

Titled “Travel in Comfort,” a wonderful P & O Poster issued in the United Kingdom to advertise the voyages to Australia.

ABOVE: An intriguing photograph taken on the 7th August 1930 of the P&O liner MOOLTAN, the third P&O ship to hold this name. MOOLTAN served the Australian service from 1923 to 1954. She survived WWII as a troop transport and after the War went on to bring many thousands of emigrants to a new life in Australia. LEFT: Another historic image from the archive is this mid 1930’s image of the P&O liner STRATHNAVER alongside and about to sail from the old Passenger Terminal at Sydney Cove with the iconic bridge in the background. Previously published December 2012

Pacific Eden Sets Sail from Singapore P&O Cruises’ Pacific Eden is making commencing with the cruise line’s first the northern Queensland city. history in Asia this month, chalking up call to Langkawi in Malaysia, Krabi Pacific Eden will return to Singapore in seven maiden calls for the Australian in Thailand, followed by first calls to July next year offering two seven-night cruise line as part of her inaugural Phuket and Sabang in Indonesia. roundtrip cruises. Singapore season. The 1500-guest After returning to Singapore, Pacific ship departed on her first cruise from Eden will sail on her second roundtrip Singapore on Saturday 30 July, marking cruise from the city which will include the start of a month-long deployment P&O’s inaugural visits to Cambodia’s in the region which will see her offer Sihanoukville and Thailand’s Ko Chang four roundtrip seven-night cruises as well as the island of Koh Samui. Her visiting a range of ports in Malaysia, final cruise from Singapore will be a Queensland is where Australia shines for cruise passengers. Thailand, Cambodia and Indonesia. 14-night sailing to Cairns, where she Queensland offers thirteen destinations for cruise ships and abundant nature-based and scenic shore excursion options. Pacific Eden’s itineraries feature will be homeported for two months, Queensland will woo you with vibrant city experiences, fabulous food, bustling markets and the pristine waters of a series of maiden visits for P&O, becoming the first ship to be based in the Great Barrier Reef. We are proud of our ever-evolving destinations and we’re bursting at the seams to show you why. www.cruisingnews.com 29

1820 - 5665 Queensland advert in Cruising Magazine.indd 1 25/05/2016 11:46 AM Tahaa Bora Bora Huahine Raiatea Motu Iriru Moorea Easter Island Tahitian Pape’ete

Affair & Air Santiago Cruise From Australia Easter Island Fly Home

Be one of the lucky explorers to join us Some Tour Inclusions This is a one-of-a-kind voyage combining the best of romantic • Small group limited to 26 guests French Polynesia and mysterious Easter Island. • Return airport transfers in Australia^ Share an experience outside the usual tourist clichés. Let your senses • Fully hosted by Latitude 33 Tour Host be loaded with colour, emotion and simple pleasures. Purpose built • 10 night cruise on board Island Passage from to explore, the luxurious Island Passage visits gorgeous coves, Papeete to Bora Bora fiords and islands that large ships simply cannot access. • Inclusive of all meals, beer, select wines, After our amazing Tahitian experience, we’ll visit one of the most spirits, soft drinks, water, teas and coffees on board remote and mysterious places in the world, Rapa Nui or better known as Easter Island, surrounded by infinite blue Pacific Ocean. • Complimentary use of kayaks, tenders, snorkel and fishing equipment on board It has been the cradle of a unique and enigmatic culture that • Relax in Overwater Bungalow Suites at Four continues to endure today under the watchful eyes of the enormous Seasons Bora Bora and InterContinental carved stone Moai. Our adventure finishes in Santiago. Resort & Spa This is an adventurers’ holiday not to be missed. • All-inclusive 5 night stay at explora Rapa Nui on Easter Island Departing 16 October 2017 • Inclusive of pre-paid gratuities at explora Rapa Nui View the video here: bit.ly/tahiti-easter

Call 1300 636 848 or visit www.latitude33.travel for more information Commencing 17.55°S 149.55°W All prices stated are per person in Australian Dollars, double occupancy (in lead-in categories unless stated otherwise) and inclusive of all discounts, taxes and charges. A 1% surcharge applies for payments made using credit card. Whilst information is correct at time of printing (02/08/16), offers are subject to change or withdrawal. Pricing will be confirmed at time of booking and may vary until full payment is received. The charter and land portion of the tour is subject to weather conditions and itinerary changes if necessary by Latitude 33 and operators. ^Transfer offer is limited to 60km of capital city airport, additional charges may apply otherwise. Other restrictions may apply. Conditions apply. Please ask for details. The Entertainment & Special Events, a Highlight of Queen Mary 2 Every day the Daily Programme for our Queen Mary 2 voyage was suggesting so many events that you could attend, and in particular the nightly featured entertainment and special presentations. They were varied and of the highest standard featuring West End style productions with the Royal Cunard Singers and Dancers and Royal Theatre Orchestra and headline cabaret acts – singers, comedians, juggler, multi instrumentalist and vocalist, classical duo and violinist along with quality musical entertainment available throughout the ship. The Queens Room was the popular spot each evening following Showtime in the Royal Court Theatre. For those who wanted to dance or just listen to the music this was the place to be to celebrate St Patrick’s Day, the Australian Ball or Latin and Ballroom music. Special events included the Crossing the Line Ceremony, one of the oldest traditions at sea when a ship crosses the equator, featuring King Neptune; guest lecturers and celebrity presenters, fashion shows, galley tour, ice carving and on deck games to mention a few. From dawn to dusk and into the night the daily programme provide a wide choice of activities. JT

Viking Ocean Cruises announces 10 new ocean itineraries for 2017 and 2018 In its first year of service Viking Ocean twin 930-passenger ships, Viking Star we have more opportunities to offer Cruises, the first entirely new Ocean and Viking Sea is the Scandinavian guests new and different options cruise line in a decade, continues to aesthetic, which translates to airy for experiencing the Viking way of expand their range of ocean itineraries cabins (all of which have full-size destination-focused cruising, an by introducing 10 new routes. They balconies) and public spaces. Wi-Fi is approach that is completely unique in offer the opportunity to travel with free to all guests, no matter their cabin the industry,” said Torstein Hagen. “Our the world’s newest and best line class, and there is no surcharge to dine guests are experienced travellers who to iconic places like the British Isles, outside the main restaurant in places are curious about the great art, history the Americas, the Caribbean, and like The Chef’s Table, which serves a and cultures of the world, which is why exploring the storied trade routes of five-course tasting menu. we design our ships and itineraries to the Middle Ages. The vibrant ports New itineraries in 2017 and 2018 – help immerse them in the destinations of North Africa will likely become as Viking Cruises doesn’t understand the they visit.” popular as the equally beautiful stops concept of ‘resting on your laurels’. Viking’s new ocean itineraries will around the Mediterranean. Their first ocean itineraries have explore destinations throughout Viking Cruises launched its first ocean already become popular favourites Europe, the Caribbean and the ship, Viking Star, in April 2015, and its largely through word of mouth. Rather Americas – including the Amazon River, second ocean ship, Viking Sea, in April than being contented with their initial Bermuda, Bahamas and plenty more. 2016. “We launched Viking Ocean offerings, Viking now introduces 10 These cruises will bring guests to more Cruises to reinvent the category. new ocean cruise itineraries which will iconic destinations around the world, We have a unique approach to see the award-winning ships in 30 new providing rich cultural experiences with destination-focused ocean cruising ports of call, including Havana. Cuba each port of call. With sailings from that is built upon our success in river is understandably on many travellers’ Bergen, London, New York, Puerto Rico, cruising” said Torstein Hagen, founder top list after the long-standing US Venice and more, guests can choose and chairman of Viking Cruises. embargo was recently lifted. itineraries ranging from eight-day to Appealing to its guests on the line’s “As we continue to grow our fleet, 22-day multi-country sailings.

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Cunard Reveals Queen Mary 2 Remastered

In Dry-Dock

Cunard’s flagship liner Queen Mary 2 is guest experiences, many of which take Queen Elizabeth in Sydney on 25 back in service following an investment inspiration from the original Queen February as well as maiden visits of around £90 million (approx AU$177 Mary which launched at the height of to Tasmania and South Australia’s million) – one of the most significant the art-deco movement in the 1930s. Kangaroo Island. refurbishments undertaken by the Cunard’s investment, marking 80 years The liner’s remastering features: A world’s most famous passenger since the original liner launched, has redesign and refurbishment of the shipping line. The remastered liner ensured every detail from the carpets Queens Grill and Princess Grill suites sailed into Southampton flanked by to the curtains recalls that iconic vessel and restaurants, as well as Britannia fleet royalty Queen Elizabeth and which became a symbol of British staterooms, the latter to be fully Queen Victoria, to be greeted by elegance. complete by the end of the year; a host of high-profile guests. The Australians will be able to see the the addition of 30 further Britannia vessel then set sail for New York, newly remastered ship in local waters Club staterooms, 15 Britannia single continuing her schedule of iconic when she visits next February during staterooms and five Britannia inside Transatlantic crossings. The luxury liner her 2017 world voyage. Queen Mary staterooms; a redesign of key public has been lovingly remastered with new 2’s time in Australia will include a spaces and restaurants, including the contemporary interior designs and memorable Royal Rendezvous with transformation of the former Winter

Kings Court Serving Area Sir Samual’s Verandah Restaurant

32 August 2016 Returning to Southampton

Q2 Duplex Lounge

Q4 Penthouse Lounge

Garden into the Carinthia Lounge, the luxurious new carpets (the equivalent of the finest quintessential British and introduction of The Verandah as the of 10 football pitches) was laid, 4000 international brands with an exclusive ship’s new speciality restaurant, and new framed pictures were brought co-branded travel collection from the complete refresh and restructuring onboard and over 15,000 litres of paint Aspinal of London and sought after of the Kings Court, the ship’s popular been applied to the ship’s hull. Cartier products available for guests to buffet area; ten additional kennels, The essence of Queen Mary 2 lies in purchase whilst on board. complete with Liverpool lamp post allowing guests to lose themselves Cunard Senior Vice President Simon and New York fire hydrant to make in a world of glamour, timeless Palethorpe said: “Cunard’s passion for dogs feel at home in the world’s sophistication and luxury. Alongside delivering a service and experience only transatlantic kennel service brand new dining experiences, that both meets and exceeds guest’s and a complete repaint of the ship guests can sample the delights of expectations is transforming the way exterior and significant technical the world’s finest wine cellar at sea, we travel by sea. Remastering Queen enhancements and structural changes with a unique collection of 486 fine Mary 2 honours the heritage and Over one million hours has gone into wines and a stunning collection iconic status of our magnificent ship the refurbishment over 25 days. During of Ports, dating back to 1840. This to take our passengers forward into a that time 55,200 square metres of modern icon also plays host to some new era of ocean travel.”

Q5 Queens Suite Carinthia Lounge Kings Court Dining Area

www.cruisingnews.com 33 A Treasure in the Desert By Kerry Treacy

Petra (Greek for rock) was named Raqmu in Aramaic in ancient times, meaning colourful, and is located in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, about 250 kilometres south of Amman the capital. It is surrounded by the Al Shirah Mountains extending from the Dead Sea to the Red Sea and is characterised by its rock of many rich colours and varieties. The geographical location and its their land and belongings many times found the drive never boring due to the water sources made the area suitable as their good fortunes fuelled the mountains, villages, Bedouin dwellings for the development of a large city, ambitions of neighbouring Petra, the and animals along the way. which has defied the centuries and Jews, Greeks and Romans. After an excellent lunch at a luxury today we find a site that has yet to In the year 312 BC Antigone Le Borgne, hotel we arrived at the Lower Town and reveal all its secrets. Petra is an open air who succeeded Alexander the Great, commenced our adventure. Waiting museum. attempted to seize the city three times, at the entrance to Petra there are In the Neolithic period between the but failed. Petra had a population horses and carts who provide transport 7th and 8th millennium BC early settlers of around 20,000 people at its peak to the Siq, an extremely high winding founded a village close to “Little between the first century BC and the gorge that forms a dramatic prelude Petra”. The Nabataeans arrived in the first century AD. to this ancient trading city. The colours 6th century BC and were living in the Over the years many earthquakes of the stone are spectacular and differ mountains of Petra. It is believed they destroyed monuments and the city from one area to another and various were a well educated people and was abandoned until the 12th century. times of the day are recommended travelled from the Arabian Peninsula. In 1812 a Swiss explorer after having for maximum viewing effect because Petra was on the caravan route heard of this legendary, hidden city of the sun’s position. The terrain is very uneven and alternates from gravel to running from Yemen to the ports of went on a pilgrimage to Petra. Many the . Caravans stone along the entire journey. Good westerners have since followed, laden with frankincense, gold, silk and comfortable walking shoes are a however excavations only began in other rich merchandise would pass must, but even wearing these I found 1924. through this welcoming city. In return the going very rough. The walking for their hospitality and services the Petra became a UNESCO World distance is about 7 kilometres and Nabataeans imposed a tax on all Heritage site in 1985. involves much standing. Heading down goods which helped to secure their Ovation of the Seas arrived in Aqaba was on an incline but coming back wealth and the city prospered. In turn Jordan and those of us booked on to the entrance was tough. At the Temples honouring the Gods and the Petra, the Rose Red Desert City tour Treasury all forms of beasts of burden, Kings were built. These courageous prepared for our ten hour adventure. including camels, horses and donkeys and inventive settlers had to defend The transfer is two hours each way. I were waiting to provide an easy

34 August 2016 way back. I was determined before against the easily fragmented rocks. centuries. The facade was built with I arrived to attempt the 7 kilometres Because of this, later generations have extreme precision and the chosen on my own legs and after seeing concluded the builders were free men location is such that it is protected from how badly some of the animals were and not slaves. wind and erosion by the mountains. For treated by their handlers I was more The Siq is an Arabic word meaning a long time the Treasury was thought to determined than ever, as were many “the passage” and is long, narrow be a temple, but later was discovered of my fellow companions. In the city and composed of sandstone. It is a to be the tomb of King Aritas IV. The we saw various styles of architecture very impressive and beautiful natural construction is Greco-Roman while the including Greek, Egyptian, Assyrian and passage with the width varying from 3 decoration is inspired by the Egyptian Roman styles. Indeed in many of the to 17 metres and height 1,200 metres. style. Much has been written about houses and monuments we observed a The colours of black, red, yellow and the 6 columns with Corinthian capitals, combination of the above. blue are caused by oxidation with rain the side panels, the decoration at the The first tombs and houses were carved and erosion shaping the mountains top of the lower level, the design of the into the rock and were very simple with over time. This natural passage was an circular central building, the deities, both decorated and undecorated enormous benefit in times of attack the women warriors and the eagles facades. The largest before the because it cannot be seen from a to name a few – to delve into the entrance to the Siq is the Tomb of distance. significance of all these would require the Obelisks in Egyptian style. Much is At the entrance to the Siq there is a another story. Suffice to say the Treasury hidden from view with many of these dam which was rebuilt in 1965 after was greatly enjoyed by all and photos tombs containing rooms dedicated to the tragic deaths of 20 tourists during taken from every angle including down honouring the dead with a banquet a flash flood. These ancient dwellers the steps of a tomb to secure the “best and accommodates up to 30 people. along with many other counterparts position.” We were given the opportunity to throughout Europe constructed Continuing past the Treasury we inspect a walk-in simple tomb. Before channels to provide water to their approached the centre of the city. we entered we were informed of the cities. Due to the construction of dams Many stalls line both sides of the road aroma (due to animals living there over and the natural slope of the land a very and competition is fierce. On the right the years) and general darkness and efficient system was provided. we observed many water channels lack of ambiance – many declined. The Siq contains about 40 statues extending from the Siq. This road is The Nabataeans built tombs for and many caves used for sacrifices, called “Street of Facades”due to the themselves, children and grandchildren affirming the religious significance of many facades in Assyrian style, with as is evident from inscribed writings the site. large tombs dedicated to the most in Aramaic and Greek between the The Treasury or Al-Khazneh is the most important people in the city. Also years 40-70 AD. All structures were popular and rich monument of Petra. It present on the left are many smaller constructed from the top down, with is the masterpiece of the Nabataeans tombs for the ordinary people with the use of a gradual slope, which and shows the genius and artistic little decoration. At the base of the helped provide safety for the workers talent they had developed over the mountain is a theatre with seating

www.cruisingnews.com 35 for 8-10,000 people and was used for religious celebrations, being expanded in Roman times. Many elaborate Royal tombs follow. Our official guided tour finished not long after the Treasury in an outdoor cafe and we were left to our own plans. Remembering the long haul uphill to the entrance and longer still to find our coach I pulled the plug at the Theatre. The Monastery or The Deir is a popular site but it is impossible to reach on a day visit. It is indeed not reached by the average visitor as 800 steps await you after a very strenuous climb up the mountains. The day was very hot, the site itself provided no shelter; a small number of seats were placed along the way for rest; galloping horses pushed to the maximum confronted you at every turn, the drivers showing no concern for anyone in their path – the walk back was long. But despite this the ingenuity of these ancient people plus the vibrancy of the rock markings and the history of this preserved area will always remain with me. Our day was really filled with excitement and longing and this element continued until we reached Ovation of the Seas, late because of an accident on our return drive. We were greeted by staff with fresh towels and drinks. It was good to be back home.

36 August 2016 Two of My Favourite Spots on Ovation of the Seas! The North Star rises to 300 feet above air-conditioned capsule this ride is the outskirts and thoroughly enjoyed sea level and demand for this comfortable, slow and gradual. A myself. Seaplex is the largest sports experience is fierce. Bookings are must! complex at sea and is home to roller required and there is a maximum ride Bumper cars are an old fashioned skating, basketball, soccer, bumper weight of 300lbs/135kg. Confirmation favourite from my child-hood days. cars, ballroom dancing, dodgeball, of reservations is received on your table tennis, volleyball and more. Times mobile and the inter-active TV. Mainly adults lined up round the for the various events change so you Breath-taking 360 degrees views of perimeter of the Seaplex complex for need to consult your daily planner. the sea and ship make the North Star 45 minutes before the session started. KT one of the most incredible features I kept away from the competition Next Issue – Entertainment and Where on Ovation of the Seas. Within the in the centre and motored around to Eat.

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The Suez Canal – a Waterway Wonder by John & Kerry Treacy

Since we travelled through the of the Suez Canal. Research tells us of war as in time of peace, by every Panama Canal in 1971 we have had the Canal is an artificial sea-level vessel of commerce or of war, without on our bucket list the other waterway waterway in Egypt, connecting the distinction of flag.” wonder, the Suez Canal. Finally our Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea In August 2014, construction was voyage on Ovation of the Seas from through the Isthmus of Suez. After 10 launched to expand and widen the Barcelona to Dubai was to take years of construction, it was officially Ballah Bypass for 35 km to speed the us through the Suez Canal. On the opened on 17 November 1869. The canal’s transit time. The “New Suez evening of Tuesday 17 May, 2016 the canal allows ships to travel between Canal”, as the expansion was dubbed, ship arrived off Port Said awaiting Europe and South Asia without was opened with great fanfare in a navigating around Africa, thereby instructions for the next day’s journey. ceremony on 6 August 2015. On 24 reducing the sea voyage distance It was around 830am next day we February 2016 Suez Canal Authority by about 7,000 kilometres. Its length is joined the convoy of ships to pass announced the opening of the new 193.30 km, including its northern and through the Canal, exiting at the side channel. southern access channels. The canal southern terminus of Port Tewfik at is a single-lane waterway with passing Highlights during our journey was the city of Suez around 530pm. Most locations in the Ballah Bypass and the passing under the Egyptian-Japanese passengers spent the day on deck Great Bitter Lake. It contains no lock Friendship Bridge, a high-level road viewing our journey. It was an exciting system, with seawater flowing freely bridge at El Qantara. It has a 70-metre day as we watched the convoy of through it. In general, the canal north (230 ft) clearance over the canal ships passing a contrast of land on both of the Bitter Lakes flows north in winter and was built with assistance from the sides of the canal. One minute farming and south in summer. South of the Japanese government. Also seeing the and buildings under construction, lakes, the current changes with the tide El Ferdan Railway Bridge which was guard towers every kilometre, a busy at Suez. completed in 2001 and is the longest traffic highway and a railway which The canal is owned and maintained swing-span bridge in the world, with a runs parallel to the canal and on the by the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) span of 340 m (1100 ft). other side, desert. of Egypt. Under the Convention of The Suez Canal is definitely a waterway Our mind drifted back to the history Constantinople, it may be used “in time wonder.

38 August 2016 www.cruisingnews.com 39 New Panama Canal Locks Open The Expanded Panama Canal Panama. The inaugural transit began It included the construction of a officially opened for business on with the passage of Neopanamax new set of locks on the Atlantic and 26 June. During the inauguration vessel COSCO Shipping Panama Pacific sides of the waterway and the ceremony, Panamanian President through the Agua Clara Locks on excavation of more than 150 million Juan Carlos Varela and Panama the Atlantic side of the country and cubic meters of material, creating a Canal Administrator and CEO Jorge concluded with its transit through L. Quijano spoke to a crowd of more the Cocoli Locks on the Pacific side. second lane of traffic and doubling the than 25,000 jubilant Panamanians, Measuring 299.98 meters in length and cargo capacity of the waterway. While Canal employees, heads of state and 48.25 meters in beam the ship was the Expansion’s locks are 70 feet wider dignitaries from around the world, originally named Andronikos and was and 18 feet deeper than those in the Canal customers, shipping and trade renamed COSCO Shipping Panama to original Canal, they use less water due executives, and media. This is the first honor and pay respect to the country to water-saving basins that recycle 60 expansion of the waterway since its of Panama and the Canal. percent of the water used per transit. original construction. The Expansion Program is the Canal’s The Caribbean Princess, scheduled to “More than 100 years ago, the largest enhancement project. In 2006, Panama Canal connected two more than 75 percent of Panamanians traverse the new locks on 21 October oceans. Today, we connect the approved the project in a nation-wide 2017, is likely to be the first mega cruise present and the future,” said Mr. referendum, and, in 2007, construction ship to make use of the Panama Canal Quijano speaking to the people of of the $5.25 billion project began. expansion.

40 August 2016 RIVER CRUISE NEWS

Avalon Waterways Extends 2017 Deals Avalon Waterways has extended its range of offers on 2017 river cruises, including a Fly Free deal on hundreds of cruise departures in Europe and South East Asia. Now on sale until August 31, 2016, the offers include: Fly Free Europe* – Book any 2017 Europe river cruise of 16 days or more and receive free return economy flights from Australia; Fly from $945* – Book any 2017 Europe river cruise of 7-15 days and receive return economy flights from Australia priced from $945 per person and Fly Free Asia* – Book any 2017 Mekong or Irrawaddy river cruise and receive free return economy flights from Australia. Flights are in economy class with saving of $695 per person*. d’Azur, Paris and Normandy (from airlines including Singapore Airlines, Popular cruises available with the $8451* per person twin share including Emirates, Cathay Pacific, Etihad deals include the eight-day Romantic free flights) and the 13-day Fascinating Airways and Qatar Airways, and can Rhine itinerary between Zurich and Vietnam, Cambodia and the Mekong be upgraded for an additional charge. Amsterdam (from $3714* per person River between Ho Chi Minh City and Or, guests who prefer to book their own twin share plus $945 airfare), the 16- Siem Reap (from $6159* per person airfares can instead opt for a cruise day Grand France between the Cote twin share including free flights).

Crystal Mozart Christened in Vienna On 11 July 2016 in another milestone for the expansion of Crystal, Crystal Mozart was officially welcomed to the Crystal River Cruises fleet in Vienna, Austria. During an elegant ceremony attended by local dignitaries, media and distinguished executives from Crystal, the “Queen of Europe’s Rivers” was christened by Godmother Ms. Elisabeth Gürtler, who is the managing director of both the Hotel Sacher, Vienna’s most famous hotel, and the city’s historic Spanish Riding School. Crystal Mozart’s maiden voyage on 13 July marked the official launch of Crystal River Cruises, which will see four additional river yachts launched by the end of next summer. Crystal’s CEO and president, Edie Rodriguez personally welcomed each guest of the inaugural sailing aboard the newly reimagined vessel. The 154-guest capacity vessel will sail itineraries along the Danube River, calling in some of the region’s most stunning locales throughout Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia, Croatia, and Serbia.

Godmother Ms. Elisabeth Gürtler & Crystal’s CEO and president, Edie Rodriguez

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Celebration for new European Riverships River cruise line APT and partner AmaWaterways had double reason to celebrate recently, hosting christenings for two new river cruise ships, the MS AmaStella and MS AmaViola, in Vilshofen, Germany. The AmaStella was christened at a special evening ceremony held at the town’s main pier, with APT extending the invitation to its own guests sailing aboard the vessel and also the local Vilshofen community the partnership builds and operates honorary ’godmother’, entrusted with to join in the celebrations. As well as an impressive fleet of river cruise ships blessing the vessel to ensure the safety a blessing performed by Priest Lothar in the world, both in Europe and of its passengers and crew. Zever, guests were also greeted by the Asia. AmaWaterways’ president, Rudi Commenting on her newly bestowed town’s Mayor, Florian Gams, who said Schreiner and executive vice president role Carole said, “I am truly honoured Vilshofen was proud to host APT and and co-owner Kristin Karst, were also at to have been asked to be godmother AmaWaterways cruise ships and their the event, with Rudi making a speech to AmaStella. I will be tracking the guests as regular visitors to the German as part of the official celebrations. The progress of my special ‘god-ship’ and town. ship’s godmother, leading Australian she will have a special place in my Also in attendance, welcoming APT’s travel industry figurehead and owner of heart from now on.” guests from Australia, New Zealand and Perth’s Bicton Travel, Carole Smethurst, Following the christening guests were the UK, as well as local residents to the christened the AmaStella in time- entertained by traditional dancers, folk special Christening ceremony, were honoured tradition, breaking a bottle of music and the evening was rounded APT Group company director Robert Champagne against the ship’s hull. off by a gunshot salute performed by McGeary and managing director, Chris The tradition of christening a ship the Alpine Shooters. Hall. Robert McGeary’s father, APT originated more than 4,000 years ago. The 158-passenger AmaStella will sail company owner Geoff McGeary, is a A respected and well-known woman the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers in co-owner of AmaWaterways. Together is selected to serve as a new ship’s 2016. New Wine Series Cruises for 2017 APT has announced it will continue and 11 November 2017 departures. Combining the Seine and Rhône rivers with its successful Wine Series European This cruise features three of APT’s is the 15-day Romantic Rhône & Seine River Cruise journeys in 2017, having exclusive Royal Signature Experiences; departing 17 August 2017. This cruise is once again secured the support of the chance to explore Namedy Castle being hosted by Bruce Tyrrell. Highlights some of the leading figures from the before enjoying a lavish banquet; for this cruise include four APT Signature Australian wine industry. Four Wine a rail journey between Linz and Experiences, including a gourmet feast Ambassadors will play host to APT Passau aboard the luxurious Majestic at Lyon’s L’Abbaye de Collonges, guests on its Wine Series cruises in Imperator; and the chance to visit owned by Michelin-starred chef, Paul 2017, all of whom represent wineries Vienna’s City Palace for a cocktail Bocuse. Also featured on this itinerary from Australia’s First Family of Wines, a and concert featuring members of the is APT’s new Signature Experience – an collective of 12 of the country’s leading Mozart Boys’ Choir. exclusive visit to Château de Bizy, the multi-generational winemakers that are Cherry Stowman plays host to guests the heart and soul of Australian wine. private home of descendants of Prince travelling on the 18-day Wonders of Jerome Napoleon. Situated in Vernon APT Wine Ambassadors for 2017 are: Bordeaux and Rhône departing 19 on the Seine River, here guests will enjoy Scott McWilliam of McWilliam’s Family September 2017. An unforgettable time to explore the house and gardens Winemakers; Peter Barry from Jim Barry way to discover more about French before enjoying a glass of sparkling Wines; Cherry Stowman, Senior Brand wine, this journey features three nights Ambassador for Taylors Wines; and in Paris, seven nights river cruising in wine in this historic setting. Bruce Tyrrell of Tyrell’s Wines. the Bordeaux region and seven nights All four departures are part of APT’s APT’s special hosts will bring with them cruising the Rhône River through Special Interest European River Cruise a personal selection of their own wines Provence and the wine regions of Collection. to provide tasting sessions on board South West France. Amongst the many Commenting, APT’s Executive General the cruise. They will also host special sightseeing highlights on this cruise is Manager, Global Sales and Marketing, dinners paired with their own wines, APT’s new Royal Signature Experience Debra Fox said, “Our Wine Series river lead excursions to wineries to meet on the Bordeaux cruise, a special visit to cruises have been incredibly popular local vintners, explain the nuances of Château de Cazeneuve, once home amongst our guests. That’s because traditional wine-making techniques of the Kings of Navarre and later King and educate guests on European Henri IV of France and his wife Queen they recognize that by having our wine heritage and traditions. Each Margot. After being welcomed by the special ambassadors onboard, they ambassador will travel with guests for current owners, guests enjoy a private will be able to unlock the deeper the duration of their cruise. tour before sitting down to dinner in cultural significance that wine making Scott McWilliam and Jim Barry will the impeccable Grand Salon, while has to the riverside communities of the travel aboard APT’s 15-day Magnificent enjoying the traditional music from a European destinations that our cruises Europe Wine Series cruise on the 23 July Baroque band. visit.”

44 August 2016 PhotoGALLERY Photos by David Barnett

AIDA approaching Southampton Celestyal Olympia – Piraeus MSC Armonia – Valletta

Crystal Symphony leaving Piraeus MSC Poesia – Valletta

Omani Royal Yacht – Oman Queen Elizabeth – Valletta Queen Elizabeth – Valletta

Queen Elizabeth following Europa thru Suez Canal QE2 Dubai

Queen Mary 2 off Alexandria Thomson Spirit entering Piraeus Ferry EL VENIZELOS – Piraeus

www.cruisingnews.com 45 Getting there – Borneo is divided among three countries, Brunei, Indonesia and the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak, with Kota Kinabalu providing the perfect gateway. Malaysia Airlines and Air Asia fly from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu. Silk Air and Air Asia fly from Singapore. Where to stay – The Radisson Hotel Brunei www. radisson.com/brunei Nearby to Kota Kinabalu, the luxurious Shangri La Rasa Ria Resort www.shangri-la.com Getting around – Cruising is an ideal way of seeing Borneo. The Silver Shadow is a beautiful ship with refined elegant interiors, and an intimate clubby ambience. The restaurants offer exceptional cuisine. Cabins are generously proportioned with a spacious sitting area with a lounge, armchair and low table; the marble en-suite has a full sized bath and shower with Bulgari or Ferragamo toiletries, and a walk in wardrobe. Each suite has a butler and the majority balconies. Many passengers were steadfastly loyal to Italian owned Silversea, were well mannered and reserved. The mainly Filipino wait and housekeeping staff were attentive, obliging, great fun and I miss them. Silversea’s Silver Discoverer has itineraries departing 18 October 2016 and 23 November 2017 that include visits to Camp Leakey to visit Orang-utans. Or on 5 April and 22 October 2017, the Silver Shadow will visit Brunei and Kota Kinabalu. www.silversea.com Borneo by Petra O’Neill The world’s third largest island, Borneo fur, long droopy noses and pot bellies. everything shut down for Hari Raya is renowned for the beauty of its The young boatman Ridwan then the festival at the end of Ramadan, natural environment and wildlife invited me to meet his family over tea except for the palace of the Sultan “Perhaps it’s a tiger leech” said our and banana fritters at Kampong Ayer, of Brunei. Here I was ushered from guide, as he nonchalantly spun his home to the seafaring Bajau and the one vast assembly hall to the next, index finger around his belly button to world’s largest overwater community. the palace has 1788 rooms, following dislodge whatever was embedded There are more than 200 indigenous a procession of thousands of women there. I was in Brunei’s Ulu Temburong tribes living in Borneo with many dressed exquisitely in fabric spun with National Park, in the heart of 500 living in traditional longhouses, a silver and gold thread until eventually I square kilometres of dense rainforest, communal habitation for an entire was presented with a yellow velvet box having arrived by shooting the rapids in community. Local operators offer tours concealing a cake inside. a longboat. to visit where you are welcomed by After three days, the 3 cans of Bintang And though there were thrashing the Headman, dancers in elaborate beer I’d brought in now consumed sounds and swaying branches I failed costumes and music of banging (Brunei is dry), it was time to head to see any monkeys while hiking cymbals, drums and xylophones and to Kota Kinabalu, capital of the or from the canopy walkway that possibly reminders of the olden days Malaysian state of Sabah across 5 overlooks the forest below. So next when headhunting was practiced may border crossings. More commonly day I hired a boat and travelled be on display. known as KK, it is a compact city with upriver. Scampering and jumping from I’d arrived in Brunei travelling overland a lively waterfront promenade where tree to tree were proboscis monkeys with barely enough time to visit the weatherworn fishermen sell the day’s distinguished by their reddish brown many splendid museums before catch and in the evening hawker

46 August 2016 stalls cook up a feast of noodles and the traditions of a bygone era. spent time on jungle walks, took an seafood in giant woks. Gaya Street The North Borneo Railway follows a evening river excursion in search of fire is lined with restaurants and Chinese rail line begun by the British in 1896 flies and met well cared for orphaned apothecaries, while Australia Place, with restored carriages and a vintage orang-utans undergoing rehabilitation named after soldiers who arrived here steam locomotive that is one of the in the resort’s nature reserve. during World War II, has bars aplenty. last in the world fuelled by wood. The Along Jalan Tagu I found De Art School Sabah Museum, City Mosque and whistle blew and with windows open of Hair Dressing where for $3 my hair Atkinson Clock Tower are also worth a we passed by lush tropical scenery, was washed twice over and puffed visit. paddy fields, mangrove swamps and into shape. I switched from khaki and The appeal of Kota Kinabalu extends beaches visiting a temple and Tamu hiking boots to gold stilettos and bling. beyond the city. Activities include market en-route. It was time to join the sail away from markets known as Tamu where you A twenty minute bumpy speed boat Kota Kinabalu. can sample local produce and buy ride from KK and soon I was snorkeling handicrafts, white water rafting, visiting From the rigours of overland travel Poring hot springs, viewing the world’s at Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, by local buses, jeeps and border largest flower, the Rafflesia, trekking to five small islands with beaches, bays crossings, I now continued to explore view wildlife at Crocker National Park and sandy coves fringed by coral reefs Borneo’s coastline onboard the Silver or scaling the heights of Mt Kinabalu, and package tourists in wetsuits, life Shadow that was altogether too easy. one of the highest peaks in Southeast jackets and clinging onto floatation And as the orange and pink tropical Asia at 4,095 meters. I left the summit noodles. sky turned to night we headed out climb to others opting to experience At the Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort I across the South China Sea.

AUSTRALIA 16, 19, 29: Oct 3, 13, 29: Nov 4, 7, 11, Fremantle Maasdam Nov 27: Darwin 14, 24, 28: Dec 2: Dawn Princess Aug 15: Sept 10: Akaroa Pacific Eden Sept 6: Pacific Jewel Aug 26: Sept 6, 16, Sea Princess Sept 14: Oct 10: Sun Princess Oct 9: Sea Princess Sept 7: Oct 17: 20, 30: Oct 8, 12, 22, 29: Nov 4, 13, Costa Luminosa Nov 2: Noordam Nov 3, 13: Dawn Princess Sept 17: 17, 21, 29: Sun Princess Nov 4: Dec 3: Sea Princess Nov 3: Dec 5: Celebrity Solstice Oct 16: Nov 6: Sea Princess Aug 28: Maasdam Nov 7/8: Celebrity Solstice Nov 19: Legend of the Seas Oct 21: Sun Princess Sept 4, 14: Oct 4, 17: Emerald Princess Nov 8: Emerald Princess Nov 20: Voyager of the Seas Oct 23: Nov 16: Radiance of the Seas Nov 16: Pacific Aria Nov 22: Sun Princess Oct 28: Nov 26: Dawn Princess Sept 27: Nov 1, 6, 20, Ovation of the Seas Dec 6: Maasdam Nov 26: 26: Dec 9: Radiance of the Seas Nov 28: Golden Princess Nov 4: NEW ZEALAND Maasdam Oct 31: Celebrity Solstice Oct 8: Nov 14, 27: Dawn Princess Dec 1: Auckland Radiance of the Seas Nov 8: Radiance of the Seas Oct 9, 17, 24, Dunedin 31: Dec 3: Sea Princess Aug 24: Oct 30: Dec 1: Sun Princess Oct 8: Port Douglas Sun Princess Aug 31: Oct 13: Sun Princess Sept 9: Carnival Legend Oct 11, 19, 28: Noordam Nov 2, 14: Nov 7, 17, 26: Dec 6: Dawn Princess Nov 1: Dec 5: Sea Princess Nov 4: Dec 6: Pacific Jewel Sept 11: Noordam Nov 8: Pacific Dawn Sept 28: Nov 16: Maasdam Oct 20/21: Nov 18: Celebrity Solstice Nov 18: Noordam Oct 25: Nov 22: Dec 7: Pacific Aria Nov 18: Sea Princess Oct 20: Nov 24: Emerald Princess Nov 19: Costa Luminosa Oct 25-27: Emerald Princess Nov 24: Voyager of the Seas Oct 26: Pacific Aria Nov 24: Voyager of the Seas Nov 1, 8, 19, Maasdam Dec 2: Yorkey’s Knob Maasdam Nov 25: 30: Dec 13: Tauranga Pacific Jewel Sept 10: Radiance of the Seas Nov 27: Explorer of the Seas Nov 2, 10, 20, Sun Princess Oct 12: Pacific Dawn Sept 27: Nov 15: Dawn Princess Nov 30: 29: Dec 8: Sea Princess Oct 31: Dec 2: Sea Princess Oct 22: Golden Princess Nov 11: Noordam Nov 7, 9: NEW CALEDONIA Cairns Pacific Eden Nov 15, 30: Dec 10: Pacific Aria Nov 19: Noumea Sea Princess Sept 2: Nov 23: Emerald Princess Nov 15, 28: Dec Celebrity Solstice Nov 21/22: Pacific Jewel Aug 15: Sept 23: Oct Pacific Aria Sept 5/6, 19/20: 12: Emerald Princess Nov 23: 3, 15: Nov 10, 24: Pacific Eden Sept 10, 17, 24: Oct 4, Astor Dec 1: Maasdam Nov 30: Pacific Dawn Aug 19, 29: Sept 5, 19: 15, 22, 25: Nov 4, 11: Melbourne Dawn Princess Dec 4: Oct 3, 19, 24: Nov 7, 21: Dawn Princess Sept 20: Carnival Spirit Oct 25: Nov 1-3: Gisborne Carnival Spirit Aug 21: Sept 3, 20, Celebrity Solstice Oct 13: Nov 9: Radiance of the Seas Oct 26: Nov Sea Princess Dec 3: 30: Oct 9, 17: Nov 8, 19, 29: Sun Princess Oct 23: Nov 21: 23: Napier Pacific Pearl Sept 9, 22: Oct 6, 26: Maasdam Oct 26: Noordam Oct 27: Nov 19: Sun Princess Oct 11: Nov 17: Radiance of the Seas Nov 5: Costa Luminosa Oct 29: Sea Princess Nov 1: Pacific Aria Sept 11, 25: Oct 23: Brisbane Pacific Jewel Oct 31: Nov 1-2: Dec Noordam Nov 6, 10: Dec 1: Pacific Aria Aug 15: Sept 2, 9, 16, 3, 9: Pacific Aria Nov 20: Carnival Legend Oct 8, 16, 25: Nov 23, 30: Oct 3, 13, 21, 28, 31: Nov 10, Pacific Pearl Oct 31: Nov 1-2: Celebrity Solstice Nov 21/22: 4, 14, 23: Dec 3: 14, 28: Dec 9: Pacific Dawn Nov 1-2: Emerald Princess Nov 22: Pacific Eden Oct 11: Dec 7: Pacific Dawn Aug 16, 27: Sept 3, 10, Emerald Princess Nov 13: Maasdam Nov 29: Radiance of the Seas Oct 14, 21: 17, 24: Oct 1, 8, 12, 22, 29: Nov 5, 12, Golden Princess Nov 14, 20; Dec 4: Dawn Princess Dec 3: Maasdam Oct 17: 19, 26, 29: Dec 3: Maasdam Nov 16: Wellington Noordam Oct 22: Nov 25: Pacific Jewel Aug 28: Sept 14, 23: Celebrity Solstice Nov 29: Radiance of the Seas Oct 5: Nov Explorer of the Seas Oct 29: Nov 7, Sea Princess Aug 30: Oct 26: Nov 9, Hobart 29: 16, 26: Dec 5: 20, 27: Dec 11: Carnival Spirit Oct 22: Sun Princess Oct 10: Voyager of the Seas Nov 5, 22: Sun Princess Sept 12: Oct 2, 19: Radiance of the Seas Oct 28: Nov Sea Princess Nov 2: Dec 4: Dec 4: Nov 18: 23: Noordam Nov 5, 11: Sea Princess Nov 12: Dawn Princess Sept 25: Noordam Oct 29: Celebrity Solstice Nov 21/22: Dawn Princess Nov 17: Maasdam Oct 23: Nov 18: Dawn Princess Nov 4, 24: Pacific Aria Nov 21: Legend of the Seas Nov 18: Voyager of the Seas Oct 30: Sun Princess Nov 13/14: Maasdam Nov 28: Golden Princess Nov 24: Radiance of the Seas Nov 2: Emerald Princess Nov 17: Dawn Princess Dec 2: Emerald Princess Dec 9: Legend of the Seas Nov 6, 13, 21: Picton Maasdam Nov 21: (Data shown, sourced from cruise line Dec 2: Burnie Radiance of the Seas Oct 6: Nov schedules, port schedules and brochures, Golden Princess Nov 9: Sun Princess Nov 12: 30: is believed to be correct at time of Sydney Maasdam Nov 15: Noordam Nov 4, 12: printing – schedules can change at short Carnival Spirit Aug 18, 30: Sept 9, Noordam Nov 18: Celebrity Solstice Nov 21/22: notice and readers should check dates prior to arriving at the locations to see 13, 17, 25: Oct 3, 12, 20, 27, 30: Nov Adelaide Emerald Princess Nov 21: ships – some ships will visit other locations 5, 13, 22: Dec 2: Maasdam Nov 12: Radiance of the Seas Oct 6: Nov and dates for some ships are incomplete) Pacific Pearl Aug 19, 22: Sept 2, 6, Radiance of the Seas Nov 21: 30: (Dunedin = Port Chalmers)

www.cruisingnews.com 47 international line-up A strong social program will showcase of Edie Rodriguez, the best Sydney has to offer with Crystal Cruises and welcome drinks held at the Overseas Bruce Anderson, Passenger Terminal and the Gala Starcrest Consulting Dinner to take on a Taste of NSW is Captain Michael theme with Matt Moran from Aria McCarthy, Chair of to oversee the catering for what Cruise Europe and will undoubtedly be a spectacular Commercial Manager event to be held at the Opera House for the Port of Cork Company, Ireland. forecourt. Michael will provide fascinating insight On the final morning we will hear into the European cruise environment a breakfast presentation from the including the impact of recent political dynamic young founders of Orange From the CDU desk: developments such as Brexit and Sky Laundry, the world’s first free mobile increasing security threats. An exciting program laundry service for the homeless. This is is taking shape Cruise industry pioneer, Ted Blamey, in keeping with the Association’s goal to support local organisations in the for the Australian founder of Chart Management city in which we host the conference Cruise Association’s Consultants and long serving member each year. 20th anniversary of our Association will look at the highly important Asian market. Ted is an Asia conference to be We encourage both members and Pacific expert and has authored white held at the Four non-members who play a role in papers on the Asian cruise market. Seasons Hotel in Sydney, September the supply side of the cruise industry We look forward to him sharing his to attend to gain new insights and 7 – 9. extensive knowledge of this arena as valuable information and also network Emceed by tourism industry veteran, he updates the audience on what we with some of the major industry players Andrew McEvoy, the Conference will know one year on. on the domestic and global stage. be themed “20 years – Our People, Closer to home, Earthcheck GM, Registrations for the Conference can Our Passion, Our Success.” Under Consulting, Mark Olsen will discuss be made at this banner, a range of keynote and the importance of Destination www.australiancruiseassociation.com/ plenary presentations will focus on Development and how the brand and conferences how the industry continues to evolve identity need to deliver on the promise Further Details – and all media the delivery of positive shore-side to meet visitor expectations. enquiries: outcomes for cruise passengers Stephen Bradford, Association Chair Jill Abel, Chief Executive Officer including the role of ports, the will explore the reasons behind the Australian Cruise Association welcome experience and destination steady incline of the industry over the Tel/Fax: +61 3 6223 7334 infrastructure and product. last 20 years in order to chart our way Mob: 0419 511 966 Adding to the already confirmed for the future. [email protected]

What is the most New Zealand especially as we have panel, which will be drawn from cruise important thing been fortunate to have more new and line executives, including our guest in the world? larger ships visiting – ports and tour speakers, will give practical advice He tangata, he operators have stepped up to make on the chosen theme so that our tangata, he tangata sure these visits will work and work well. members, and New Zealand, can It is people, it is Our annual conference is another increase the value of cruise. important cornerstone in informing people, it is people. Those of you who read this column members of how best they can work Maori proverb regularly will notice a change in role together with cruise guests. Growing An organisation the Value of Cruise is the theme of the for me – from 1 September 2016 I will succeeds because of the people 2016 Cruise New Zealand Conference be working as Cruise New Zealand’s that join it, work in it and believe in in Wellington on 26 August. We believe Executive Officer, stepping down as it, and that is certainly true of Cruise that it is important to provide our Chair at this year’s AGM. For me it is a New Zealand’s whose members make members with opportunities to improve continuation of a process when I first us successful. Cruise New Zealand is processes so they succeed at an even worked alongside Cruise New Zealand fortunate to have a membership that is greater level. So several sections of visiting cruise lines in 2009 and I’m very keen and dedicated to improving the the conference will be dedicated to pleased to be able to continue in the experience for visitors to our country. panel discussions including panellists cruise industry and contribute to our It is up to us to help them to achieve drawn from members who have success. these goals with the cruise industry demonstrated success in working through regular interaction, including with the cruise industry. Companies Kevin O’Sullivan pre-season activities in several cruise such as ID New Zealand, Hassle-free Chairman ports to make sure everyone involved is Tours, Te Puia, and Ecozip Adventures Cruise New Zealand pulling in the same direction. will pass on insights into their success [email protected] It will be another big year for cruise in with cruise ship guests. The second +6421784968

48 August 2016 2016 Cruise360 Conference Additional Staff and Move to New HQ Cruise Lines Coral Expeditions has outgrown its former Cairns head office as it enters a International significant growth phase. Australia’s pioneering small ship cruising company has Association (CLIA) this year completed its inaugural season of Tasmania expedition cruises and is Australasia has now preparing to launch its first Asia itineraries in November 2016. It continues to announced operate three- to seven-day cruises year around on the Great Barrier Reef and details of its seasonally in the Kimberley, Cape York, Arnhem Land, Papua New Guinea and annual Cruise360 the South Pacific. Australasia industry conference, which “It’s an exciting time for Coral Expeditions and to support our expansion we’ve will take place at The Star Event Centre created two new roles,” said Mark Fifield, Group General Manager, Coral on Friday 16 September. CLIA President Expeditions. Elizabeth Webb has been appointed as Sales Distribution Manager and CEO Cindy D’Aoust will be the and Jasmin Budden joins Coral Expeditions to take up the new position of headline act in a program packed with Branding and Communications Specialist, supporting Sales and Marketing local and international speakers. In her Executive Tiffany Marcantelli. The new head office is at 246 Hartley Street, Cairns. first visit to Australia since assuming the helm at CLIA, Ms D’Aoust will make New Senior Master Ian Cook Cruises into Retirement the opening address on the global state of the industry. The third Cruise360 Captain Cook Considered an conference to be staged in Australia, Cruises Fiji has elder statesman this year’s event will focus on the theme announced the of travel by his of Navigating the Future, with panel appointment colleagues, sessions and presentations looking at of Captain Carnival Australia’s the future impact of the cruise industry Ian Davison as Ian Cook has across Australasia and from a global Senior Master decided to retire perspective. aboard MV following a career Reef Endeavour. in the travel industry spanning more Panelists from leading cruise lines Captain Ian than half a century. Now aged 73, will include P&O Cruises President rejoins the Captain Cook Cruises family the Carnival Australia Air Services Sture Myrmell, Ponant Chairman Coordinator has decided it is time to Asia Pacific Sarina Bratton, Royal after previously being employed with the company as Mate and Master slow down – and do more cruising. The Caribbean International Managing extended team at Carnival Australia Director Australia New Zealand Adam on the Reef Endeavour when she cruised the Great Barrier Reef from bid farewell to Ian on 27 July, bringing Armstrong, Norwegian Cruise Line to a close a travel career that began Holdings Executive Vice President 1999 to 2008. Over the next seven years Captain Ian gained experience at Qantas when he was 21. Ian started International Business Development at Carnival in November 1997 and has as Master on other ocean going and Harry Sommer and APT Executive spent the past 19 years working with coastal ships. He worked with various General Manager Global Sales and the in-house air team. Marketing Debra Fox. companies including Coral Princess Cruises, International Maritime Services In line with the theme, social researcher and bestselling author Michael and Samson Express Offshore, before McQueen will present a keynote returning to the Reef Endeavour this speech on the “Battle for Relevance”, year. addressing how cruise-focused agents Previous Reef Endeavor Captain, can ensure future success by making Chris Marshall continues to consult for the most of opportunities brought about Captain Cook Cruises and will offer by rapid change. short relief. Awarded Medal Of The Order Of Australia The founding director of North Star Wiggle for Westmead Cruises Australia, Mr Craig Howson, Carnival Cruise Line’s guests have has been awarded the Medal of taken to the cruise line’s new charity the Order of Australia for services partnership with The Children’s Hospital to tourism in Western Australia. The at Westmead in Sydney with gusto – award was announced in this year’s wiggling, wobbling and nutbushing their Queen’s Birthday Honours. Mr Howson way through its inaugural Wiggle for first offered adventure-cruises along Westmead dance parties. The first ever Western Australia’s Kimberley coast Wiggle for Westmead event saw 120 in 1987 and, in 2017 North Star will Carnival Spirit guests put their dancing celebrate 30 years of successful shoes on to raise more than $2200 for operations. the children’s hospital, a feat quickly topped by guests during the second Carnival Cruise Line party, which raised an impressive $3100. Director of Sales Anton The Wiggle for Westmead dance events Loeb and Carnival are held on the last sea day of each Business Development cruise, with guests able to join the party Manager Victoria, South by purchasing a special pack featuring Australia and Tasmania a “Wiggle for Westmead” t-shirt and Shane Gibbons on wrist band. Created by Carnival, the Skyride on Carnival Vista. packs cost $15, with 100 per cent of the purchase price donated to the hospital.

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