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JUNE 2016 ISSUE 101 PRICE $9.35 (INCL GST) Industry is stronger than ever – In Breaking News as the magazine goes to press Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has announced the cruise industry has surpassed 2015 ocean cruise passenger projections and has increased passenger expectations for 2016 – a sign the industry is stronger

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Mega Terminal for Brisbane...... 7 grown faster in popularity than land-based vacations by a 20-percent margin. BEST New Mystery Is Tender Pier...... 8 On page 6 of this issue the latest Australian and New Zealand data for 2015 CRUISE LINE 104 Night World Cruise ...... 10 reveals record passenger growth. Australians taking an ocean cruise worldwide IN EUROPE 2017 Silversea Highlights...... 14 swelled by almost 15 per cent in 2015 to reach a record 1,058,781 passengers and 2014 Christenings ...... 16 for New Zealand there was a 10 per cent leap in passenger numbers for a record Carnival Repositions Ships ...... 20 WOMEN’S CHOICE AWARDS Female Captains...... 24 66,152 enjoying an ocean cruise holiday. Australia once again leads the global Kota Kinabalu...... 46 cruise industry in terms of market penetration, with the equivalent of 4.5 per This Edition This Tim Ryan’s Maritime Report...... 51 cent of the Australian population taking a cruise last year. The above reports are Changes at CLIA Australasia ...... 57 based on data received from CLIA’s cruise line members, which account for more than 95 per cent of the world’s cruise passengers. Another cruise company to call Australia Home – In another breaking news story Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) has announced that Norwegian Jewel will be based year-round in the Asia Pacific region with departures to and from Australia commencing October 2017, with an initial Enjoy more time ashore & experience schedule of 15 sailings through to March 2018 – see page 5. With this DiscoveryTM shore excursions^ announcement, which almost didn’t go ahead because of berthing availability in Sydney, there is still no resolve regarding Sydney cruise facilities on the eastern Photo Nick Moles side of the Harbour Bridge. I understand the New South Wales Government says WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN MEDITERRANEAN it has the situation under control with its Cruise Plan to be released sometime in 14 14 the future. & AEGEAN MEDLEY Nights & ADRIATIC MEDLEY Nights New P&0 Cruises Majestic Princess® & Royal Princess® Majestic Princess® & Royal Princess® 18 Also last issue I mentioned The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal FRANCE (IPART) had called for submissions regarding its proposed approach to Genoa Florence/Pisa ITALY Marseille (Livorno) Adriatic MONTENEGRO recommending the fees and charges to be paid by cruise ships using berths and Toulon Rome SPAIN Sea Kotor (Civitavecchia) Naples moorings in Sydney Harbour. Submissions have been received from Carnival Barcelona Mykonos GREECE Istanbul Barcelona Volos Australia, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, Port Authority of New South Wales, ITALY GREECE TURKEY SPAIN Kusadasi Messina Mediterranean Messina Khios Australian Cruise Association and three others. Mediterranean Athens TURKEY Sea Sea SICILY (Piraeus) SICILY Valletta Rhodes Cartagena Aegean Athens Submissions can be seen on the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal MALTA CRETE Sea (Piraeus) Gibraltar Chania Santorini (IPART) web site. They make interesting reading. A draft report is due soon before a final report is made to the Minister for Roads, Maritime and Freight in Interior Balcony Mini-Suite Itinerary 2017 Ship Nights Interior Balcony Mini-Suite Itinerary 2017 Ship Nights September 2016. Royal & Majestic Princess from* from* from* Royal & Majestic Princess from* from* from* 14 Day West Mediterranean & Aegean Medley 14 Day Med & Adriatic Medley (ATH-BCN) 017_R1_MB_NL Finally a good news story! P&O Pacific Partnership – As strong evidence Barcelona to Athens 16 Apr Majestic 14 $3,459 $4,419 $5,139 Athens to Barcelona 30 Apr Majestic 14 $3,549 $4,519 $5,229 MSC Seaside (BCN to ATH)017_R2_MB_NL 22 of life changing commitment to island communities, the P&O Pacific Partnership has surpassed its first one million dollars in total funding. Working with Save Barcelona to Athens 27 May Royal 14 $3,399 $4,359 $5,079 Athens to Barcelona 8 Jul Royal 14 $3,729 $4,869 $5,589 the Children Australia, the Partnership has generated $1.1 million since the program started in 2012. The funds are the combination of passenger Barcelona to Athens 24 Jun Royal 14 $3,699 $4,659 $5,379 Athens to Barcelona 26 Aug Royal 14 $3,729 $4,689 $5,419 contributions, which have been used to build new kindergartens and health aid

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Again incredibly excited to announce Norwegian Jewel will be A WHOLE calling Australia home from November 2017, giving local congratulations.” – Ross and Denise Blackmore travellers the opportunity to cruise to or from Sydney on a range of amazing itineraries along the Australian and NEW “I wanted to congratulate you on your latest addition and New Zealand coastlines, together with enticing island celebrating the ‘100th’, an extreme achievement in this destinations such as Tahiti, Fiji and New Caledonia, before business. Well done!” she begins a series of south-east Asian journeys early in WORLD – Karen Christensen – Silversea Cruises 2018.” “A quick note to say congratulations on bringing up the The 93,502 GRT, century of issues, a wonderful achievement, testament 2,376 guest capacity to many years of hard work. An impressive array of (double occupancy) testimonials in the 100th issue too.” Norwegian Jewel – David Brown – Port of Newcastle offers a wide range of accommodation “Congratulations on the 100th issue. Very impressive!” ranging from inside and – Chris. oceanview staterooms “Congratulations on Cruising’s 100th edition. What a to family suites and huge issue and what a milestone. The magazine is by far expansive, luxurious suites with 24-hour butler service the best around and is the world leader at presenting in The Haven, together with 16 dining options ranging information for both consumers and the industry. Well from Teppanyaki to Brazilian Churrascaria with no set done on such a great achievement.” dining times or pre-assigned seating. Additionally, guests – Professor Ross K. Dowling Edith Cowan University will enjoy award-winning entertainment with the epic “Your 100th edition is a collector’s item. It is absolutely home-grown ballroom spectacular Burn the Floor being wonderful and reflects all the hard work and dedication confirmed as part of Jewel’s on-board entertainment. you have put into producing this first-class publication. Highlights of Norwegian Jewel’s inaugural local season With our heartiest congratulations.” comprises seven Sydney round-trip cruises including – Patrick and Helen a 5 day Sydney-Tasmania-Sydney cruise departing 12 November 2017, as well as a 9 day voyage visiting “WOW!! Congratulations on producing this beautifully regional destinations including Eden, Kangaroo Island presented 100th Issue. We know how much dedication and Burnie, departing 14 December 2017. 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The report shows that the Australian homeports and these have state a record population penetration total number of Australians taking an clearly captured the imagination of rate of 5.9 per cent; Australians spent ocean cruise worldwide swelled by Australians, who see them as a new an estimated 10.4 million days at sea almost 15 per cent in 2015 to reach way to explore their nation. What’s in 2015, with an average ocean cruise a record 1,058,781 passengers, with more, many of these cruises are calling length of 9.8 days and Australia was a 42 per cent hike in domestic cruise at regional ports around the coastline, the fourth largest source market in the passenger numbers contributing creating a lot of chatter and enticing world in 2015, accounting for 4.6 per significantly to the result. The growth more Australians to try a holiday at sea, cent of global cruise passengers in cruising in Australian waters saw while also injecting valuable dollars A record 66,152 New Zealanders local passenger numbers rise by more into local economies.” Mr Odell said plied the world’s oceans on a cruise than 80,000 to 269,915 – a result which the expanding range of cruise options holiday in 2015 with a 10 per cent means one in four Australian cruise in Asia was also tempting Australians, leap in passenger numbers helping to passengers took a domestic ocean with new itineraries available from make the country one of the world’s cruise last year. China, Japan and Singapore in 2015. top performing markets. The annual Meanwhile the number of Australians “Whether they are on a four-day report reveals that New Zealand was taking an ocean cruise in Asia jumped cruise to a Queensland island or a one of only three international cruise 71.5 per cent from 55,000 in 2014 to 14-day voyage exploring the exotic passenger markets to record a double- 95,000 in 2015. ports of Asia, clearly more Australians digit increase last year, beaten only by are discovering that cruising is an Cruise Lines International Association Australia and emerging hot spot China easy, relaxing and great value way to (CLIA) Australasia’s 2015 Australian (up 52 per cent). The latest figures Cruise Industry Source Market report holiday.” show the New Zealand ocean cruise reveals that Australia once again Other key findings of the 2015 passenger market has gone from leads the global cruise industry in Australian Cruise Industry Source strength to strength, recording almost terms of market penetration, with Market report include: The South 65 per cent growth over the past five the equivalent of 4.5 per cent of the Pacific maintained its position as years. Australian population taking a cruise Australians’ favourite cruise destination Cruises in local waters, including New last year. The industry’s 14.6 per cent attracting more than one-third of Zealand and the neighbouring regions annual growth rate was the second ocean cruise passengers (383,889). highest recorded by an international Australia was the second favourite of Australia and the South Pacific, cruise region last year, with only the destination; Europe remained the continued to account for the majority emerging market of China reporting leading long-haul destination and (54 per cent) of cruise passengers, stronger growth (40.3 per cent). Australians’ third most popular with last year’s strong growth led by The annual report, which is now destination overall, attracting 9.5 per an increase in New Zealanders cruising focussed solely on ocean cruising in cent of passengers (101,419); The in Australia (up 71 per cent) as well as line with international CLIA reporting, number of Australians cruising to New Asia (up 64 per cent). New Zealand shows that Australian ocean cruise Zealand rose by 13.5 per cent to break cruise passengers spent almost 680,000 passenger numbers have increased through the 100,000 mark for the first days at sea in 2015. by an impressive annual average of time; Short break cruises of four days or CLIA Australasia Chairman Steve 19.2 per cent since 2006. The study also less leapt in popularity, growing by 25 Odell said the 2015 figures meant found that 135,000 more Australians per cent in 2015, while cruises of 15-21 the equivalent of 1.4 per cent of the took a cruise last year than in 2014 – days rose by more than 50 per cent; population had taken a cruise last year one of the biggest increases on record Close to 90 per cent of all Australians with New Zealand now ranked sixth in real terms. cruising in 2014 took a cruise of 14 days in the world for market penetration Commenting on the report’s findings, or less; At a State level, NSW was the ahead of many established cruise CLIA Australasia Chairman Steve biggest source of cruisers (421,950) nations including Italy (1.3 per cent), Spain (1 per cent) and France (0.9 per CLIA Australasia Commercial Director Brett Jardine and Chairman Steve Odell cent). “New Zealand is still an emerging source market but after another year of solid growth, which saw the nation outperform most key markets, it’s clear that cruising is growing in popularity,” Mr Odell said. “These figures show us that New Zealanders are increasingly recognising cruising as a great value and relaxing way to travel, not only in their backyard but also as part of an overseas trip.” The annual source market report is based on data received from CLIA’s cruise line members, which account for more than 95 per cent of the world’s cruise passengers.

6 June 2016 Another Oasis-Class Ship and 2 More Edge-Class Ships Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. anticipated new projects, following the of interest around the new standard has signed a memorandum of high bar of Modern Luxury design set of style Edge-class will introduce,” understanding with French Shipbuilder by its predecessor, the Solstice Class.” said Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, President and STX France to build a fifth Oasis-class “The Oasis-class ships have delivered CEO, Celebrity Cruises. “Solstice- ship for delivery in the spring of 2021 beyond expectations each time,” class ushered in a new era of design and two additional Edge-class ships said Michael Bayley, President and for modern cruise ships, and Edge- scheduled for delivery in the fall of CEO, Royal Caribbean International. class will not disappoint as the new 2021 and 2022. “The response to generation of high style and design.” the arrival of Harmony of the Seas “Harmony of the Seas’ warm reception is staggering, eliciting excitement is evidence that growing this class of This order is contingent upon the from eager cruisers from markets ship will continue to drive exceptional completion of customary conditions, on both sides of the Atlantic,” said performance for the brand.” including documentation and Richard D. Fain, Chairman and CEO, “Although our first Edge-class vessel is financing. Final contracts are Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. “And still over two years away from delivery, expected to be completed within Edge-class is one of the most highly there has been a tremendous amount coming months.

Mega Cruise Ship Terminal Planning Gets Underway The assessment of a proposed $100 Photo Queensland Treasurer Curtis Pitt and Port of million mega cruise ship terminal for Brisbane Pty Ltd CEO Roy Cummins Queensland has been stepped up with the signing by Queensland Treasurer Curtis Pitt and Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd (PBPL) CEO Roy Cummins of a process deed to guide detailed planning. The signing of the process deed follows the government’s decision in February to move PBPL’s proposal from initial assessment to the detailed assessment phase of its Market-Led Proposals framework. The process deed sets out the government’s requirements for the detailed proposal, how the project will be assessed by government and includes key detail such as agreed milestones in the development of the proposal. “The Port of Brisbane has already been busy preparing preliminary information as part of its detailed assessment of the cruise ship terminal but the signing the cruise terminal would deliver it’s of mega cruise ships. PBPL, which of this process deed enables them to important to agree to these key terms intends to fully fund and finance get the work underway in earnest,” Mr upfront.” the terminal, predicts that from the Pitt said. “It allows the Port to proceed time it opens the terminal will attract with clarity so they know exactly what The proposed facility is supported by additional expenditure increase of up the government will be seeking if the cruise ship operators who are seeking to $1.3 billion over the next 20 years. project is to be successful. Given the dedicated cruise facilities with deep It estimates that up to 300 jobs will be potential benefits to Queensland water access for their growing number created during construction.

www.cruisingnews.com 7 Holland America Line Looks to the Future and Honours the Past Holland America Line has announced that the name of the next Pinnacle Class ship set for delivery in fall 2018 will be ms Nieuw Statendam. Honouring the company’s past while keeping its eyes on the future, Nieuw Statendam will be the sixth ship in Holland America Line’s history to bear the name Statendam. It will be built at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard in Italy, and construction will begin this northern summer. Like sister-ship ms Koningsdam, Nieuw Statendam represents a new class of ship for the cruise line. Carrying 2,650 guests, the 99,500-gross-ton ship will feature several of the innovative venues that were introduced on Koningsdam as well as new concepts Nieuw Statendam, bringing his unique served the line from 1929 until 1940, that will debut on the newbuild. vision to this latest vessel as he did with when it was scrapped after a fire. The Koningsdam. Also, several public areas fourth Statendam launched in 1957 “Holland America Line is writing the will be designed by Bjorn Storbraaten, and was christened by an 18-year-old next chapter in our evolving story, who successfully worked with Holland Dutch Crown Princess Beatrix, who yet we are a company with a deep America Line on Koningsdam, ms would later become Queen and name history, and the name ms Nieuw Eurodam as well. On 7 January 1958, Statendam perfectly blends our past, Eurodam and ms Nieuw Amsterdam in designing the ship’s public rooms. the ship departed on a 110-day World present and future,” said Orlando Cruise, the first for Holland America Ashford, Holland America Line’s The History of the Statendam Ships Line. Statendam remained in the fleet president. “The previous Statendam – The first Statendam launched in until 1982, when it was sold to Paquet ships have been among the most 1898 and was just 10,491 gross tons. It Cruises. The fifth ship to carry the beloved in our history, and we eagerly served the fleet until 1911. The second Statendam name launched in 1993 anticipate sharing this beautiful new Statendam was built in the 1910s for and served the line until 2015, when it ship with our guests in 2018.” Holland America Line but was sold was transferred to sister cruise line P&O Renowned hospitality designer Adam to White Star Line as Justicia before it Cruises Australia, where it sails today as D. Tihany’s designs will be featured on entered service. The next Statendam Pacific Eden. New Tender Pier for Mystery Island Royal Caribbean International a cost of $2.5 million, the new pier of berthing its Voyager Class ships – the and senior Vanuatu government replaces an older, smaller pier which largest cruise ships operating in the representatives marked the was frequently damaged during region. In partnership with the Vanuatu completion of Mystery Island’s brand cyclones and now ensures that Mystery Government, Royal Caribbean has new tender pier with a maiden visit Island can continue to receive cruise invested over $4 million in shipping from Explorer of the Seas. The pier tourists year-round. The bigger pier also infrastructure in Vanuatu over the last was officially opened by Acting Prime allows the island to handle increasingly 12 months. Minister, The Honourable Joe Natuman larger cruise ships as the local industry Adam Armstrong, managing director from the Vanuatu government at a evolves. for Royal Caribbean in Australia & ceremony attended by the Captain This follows the earlier upgrade of the New Zealand, said the investments in and senior executive team of Explorer cruise berth in the capital Port Vila, Mystery Island and Port Vila are the of the Seas. where Royal Caribbean supported the first of several potential infrastructure Undertaken by Royal Caribbean at addition of four new bollards capable projects in the South Pacific islands, where the cruise line is investing significantly to ensure the region continues to benefit from cruise tourism as the size of ships increase, and therefore the number of passengers grows. Cruise tourism injected $34 million into Vanuatu in 2013 and brought an estimated further $18 million dollars in indirect economic benefits, according to the Assessment of the Economic Impact of Cruise Tourism in Vanuatu. Each cruise ship arriving in Vanuatu brings an estimated $257,000 worth of direct benefits to a range of businesses and organisations – or around $125 in passenger spend per person.

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Oceania Cruises’ Celebrates Christening Oceania Cruises has officially welcomed its newest ship, Sirena, into the fleet with a majestic christening ceremony at the Port of Barcelona ahead of her highly anticipated maiden voyage and inaugural season sailing Europe and the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, South Pacific, Australia, New Zealand and beyond. After the ship’s godmother, acclaimed chef and cookbook author, Claudine Pépin, with new gourmet dining experiences, delivered the traditional blessing, a and in godmother Claudine Pépin who bottle of Moët & Chandon’s finest champagne kissed the ship’s hull is a noted chef and member of the and a flurry of confetti filled the sky culinary world’s royal family.” in celebration of Sirena’s inaugural The 684-passenger Sirena follows the voyage. award-winning design blueprint of Officiating the ceremony, Norwegian its sister ships Regatta, Insignia and Cruise Line Holdings CEO, Frank Del Nautica, with amenities such as four Rio, said: “We launched Oceania gourmet restaurants, six elegant Cruises with a visionary belief that we lounges and bars, the renowned could create something special. With Canyon Ranch SpaClub, and 342 an unwavering commitment to serve lavish suites and luxurious staterooms. our guests the finest cuisine at sea, Before entering service, the ship we established a culinary reputation underwent a 35-day, nearly US$50 that to this day defines the Oceania million refurbishment that renovated all Cruises brand,” said Del Rio. “That public spaces and accommodations culinary tradition continues, as we to Oceania Cruises’ standard of welcome Sirena to the family. Sirena elegance, and added several new builds upon our epicurean heritage amenities for guests to enjoy. 2017 ADVANCE ANNOUNCEMENT INCLUDES: PRE- & POST-CRUISE HOTEL STAYS* ALL MEALS ONBOARD COMPLIMENTARY WINE BEER OR SOFT DRINKS WITH DINNER ONBOARD SIGHTSEEING EXCURSIONS EXPERIENCED GUEST SPEAKERS ON EACH CRUISE INCLUDED GRATUITIES & PORT FEES TRANSFERS & BAGGAGE HANDLING BETWEEN OVERSEAS AIRPORTS, HOTELS AND THE SHIP

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VTA-7495-CruisingNews Jun16.indd 1 30/05/16 12:41 pm Four New Ships for Hurtigruten’s Fleet Norwegian exploration travel company trends valued at $263 billion*, and has botany, and environmental science. Hurtigruten has announced an order witnessed an increase of 195% over just In addition, experienced expedition of up to four new explorer ships for two years. teams will accompany passengers 2018/19 sailings in a move to meet The order includes the construction on educational excursions to isolated growing demand for adventure travel of two new state-of-the-art vessels, places only accessible by ships or from holidaymakers across the globe. which will be designed and customised zodiac boats. The signing, which marks the largest specifically for adventure-rich The vessels will be designed and investment Hurtigruten has made in its expedition voyages in the Arctic and developed by Rolls-Royce, with the more than 120-years of exploring the Antarctic regions, as well as along assistance of renowned Norwegian Arctic and Antarctic waters, will open- the Norwegian coastline. Hurtigruten ship designer Espen Øino, and built by up the polar waters and exciting new prioritises sustainability, and the new Kleven, a longstanding partner. From adventure opportunities. Set to offer a ships will be equipped with advanced 2017, Hurtigruten will offer explorer host of activities for adventure seekers, environmentally-friendly technology to travel to additional new destinations from climbing and kayaking to rib- reduce emissions, underlining its vision such as the Amazon Rainforest and tours, whale and sea eagle safaris, the of playing a lead role when it comes to Arctic Canada. And with the new new vessels will embark on exploring green shipping. explorer ships, guests will be able to some of the world’s most exceptionally Hurtigruten’s new ships will also offer land close to new completely new beautiful and unspoilt natural lectures on topics relevant to the adventurous destinations. surroundings. Adventure tourism is one destinations they sail to from experts *Statistic from the Adventure Tourism of the fastest growing global tourist in areas such as history, zoology, Development Index Report 2015

P&O Cruises Sails South to Dark Mofo and Serves Up More Tennis with New Cruise Range P&O Cruises is adding a new edge Pacific Aria joining Pacific Pearl to Photo Nick Moles to its local holiday offerings, with a offer roundtrip cruises from Sydney to special cruise to the unique Dark Mofo the popular Australian Open tennis midwinter festival in Hobart. Sailing championships in Melbourne in from Sydney in June next year on the January 2018. In another new sailing Pacific Jewel, the six-night cruise will for January 2018, Pacific Eden will spend three days in Hobart allowing cruise south from Brisbane on a six- guests to enjoy the art, food, music, night roundtrip Australia Day cruise. light, film and oddities featured in Guests will enjoy a day of spectacular the incredible annual celebration of celebrations on Sydney Harbour on 26 the dark. The cruise includes entry to January, as well as visits to Newcastle Margaret River, and a three-night Tasmania’s iconic Museum of Old and and Moreton Island on the cruise. weekend comedy cruise. Meanwhile, New Art (Mona) which stages the Dark Meanwhile, P&O is expanding in travellers with more time will be able Mofo festival. the west, with four more cruises in to enjoy a spectacular 10-night cruise The Dark Mofo cruise is one of the 2017 including its first ever four-night along the Western Australian coast headline acts in P&O’s program seabreak to Exmouth from Fremantle including scenic cruising through update for 2017-18 which features sailing on Pacific Eden on 26 June the Kimberley and visits to Broome, a range of new itineraries and extra 2017. Other extra short break options Exmouth and Geraldton on a Pacific cruises. The cruise line is also serving include a four-night cruise from Eden cruise departing Fremantle on up its first ever tennis double, with Fremantle to Busselton, gateway to 12 June 2017.

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Ad_CruisingNews_20160602_A4.indd 1 3/06/2016 12:07 PM Carnival Legend to Cruise from Melbourne in 2018 Carnival Cruise Line has announced plans to base Carnival Legend in Melbourne for a record season of cruises in early 2018. The ship will sail on six roundtrip cruises from Melbourne during February and March 2018. Cruises will range from three-night short cruises enabling holidaymakers to enjoy a short break at sea, to an 11 night voyage around New Zealand, with a four-night itinerary to Tasmania and a 10 night cruise to the South Pacific also available. Carnival Legend’s maiden Melbourne season will mark the first time Carnival has cruised from Victoria since 2013, when Carnival Legend’s Australian-based sister ship Carnival Spirit offered two roundtrip cruises from Melbourne.

Carnival Spirit to Offer Cruise Season from China in 2018 Carnival Cruise Line has announced that it will deploy its Sydney-based ship Carnival Spirit to China for the Australian winter season in 2018. The seasonal deployment will follow the ship’s scheduled dry dock in Singapore in autumn 2018, with the ship returning home to Australia in spring 2018. The 88,500-tonne, 2680-guest Carnival Spirit will be the first Carnival ship to operate cruises from China and will cruise from Shanghai. Announcing the move, Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy said Carnival Spirit’s selection for the 2018 China season was based on its availability and proximity, given its planned Singapore dry dock. “It is important for the Carnival brand to establish a presence in the Asia cruise market and after evaluating many different options we decided that the seasonal deployment of Carnival Spirit Azamara Quest Emerges from Drydock in 2018 was the best opportunity for us,” Ms Duffy said. The second of boutique cruise refurbishment, to help transform brand Azamara Club Cruises’ ships, our Azamara Quest into a modern Carnival Miracle, the ship initially Azamara Quest, has emerged from oasis at sea with a tasteful blend announced for entry to China, will her two week dry dock in Singapore’s of contemporary, classic elements continue to sail from North America Sembcorp Marine Admiralty Shipyard, inspired by nature. This will surely take in 2018. bringing guests a new look and our ship and brand to the next level. Ms Duffy said Carnival remained refreshed amenities. The 30,277 GRT, “We look forward to impressing all committed to the growing Australian 686-guest Azamara Quest, like its sister our guests with a diverse range of cruise market. ship Azamara Journey, has been experiences Azamara is renowned for completely refitted with new venues “Carnival Spirit has performed strongly – from the ship’s new look to the many and technologies, including new in its home market of Australia since attractive destinations that appeal luxurious Spa Suites, transformation of strongly to travellers,” she said. its Sydney debut in 2012 and it will the Pool Grill area into a beautiful sit- continue to be based there, with down al fresco dining venue as well as Azamara Quest’s identical sister ship, Carnival Legend again joining her sister reimagined restaurants, lounges and Azamara Journey underwent the ship Down Under over the 2017-18 and furniture. same extensive make over earlier this 2018-19 Australian summers. In Singapore for its dry-dock, Azamara year. Azamara Journey will make her Ms Duffy said the decision for Carnival Club Cruises’ Vice President of Sales Australian debut this coming summer Spirit to cruise from Shanghai for a and Marketing for the Americas, Ellen season, when she arrives down under season related to 2018 only, with Bettridge said, “We have employed in early February 2017. Azamara Club plans remaining in place for Carnival some of the world’s leading design Cruises has also recently confirmed Splendor to be positioned in China full- consultants for the hospitality, leisure Azamara Quest and Azamara Journey time, starting in 2019. and entertainment industries for our will both return to Australia during 2018.

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On 22 April 2016 MSC Cruises and elegant side of the Mediterranean. the world. MSC Seaside will feature FINCANTIERI, marked an important Every element of the ship is designed starting in December 2017 exciting milestone in the building of MSC to enable guests to enjoy the outdoors itineraries including the Bahamas, Seaside with the celebration of the in every aspect of their life onboard, Mexico, Jamaica and Puerto Rico, traditional maritime coin ceremony from cabins and suites with outdoor thus complementing the itineraries of held at the Monfalcone, Italy shipyard. spaces, eating and drinking al fresco its other ships serving the region, MSC The first of up to three MSC Cruises’ through to outdoor fitness facilities and Divina sailing out of Miami as well as next-generation “Seaside” class of luxury cabanas for spa treatments in MSC Opera and MSC Armonia out of smart ships is set to come into service the fresh air. Havana, Cuba. in December 2017 and will sail year- At 323 metres long with a GRT of round from Miami to the Caribbean. 160,000 tonnes, the ship will feature a In addition, the ship will call at MSC MSC Seaside forms a key pillar of the maximum capacity of 5,179 guests. Cruises’ own Ocean Cay MSC Company’s ten-plus year’s €9 billion MSC Seaside is the first of two identical Marine Reserve. Spanning 95-acres investment plan, which includes the ships in the Seaside generation. Her (38.5-hectares) with 11,400 feet building of up to 11 next-generation sister ship is set to enter service in 2018, (3.5 km) of pristine beach-front smart ships coming into service while a third one – reflecting an existing spread across six distinct beaches, between 2017 and 2026. option for one additional Seaside representing in total the fourth longest MSC Seaside is built on MSC Cruises’ generation ship – would be delivered beach in the world, this exclusive fifth consecutive brand new prototype by 2021. marine reserve island experience is of cruise ship, demonstrating the Itineraries and the exclusive Ocean only available to MSC Cruises guests. Company’s ongoing commitment Cay MSC Marine Reserve – The A purpose-built berth and pier right on to bringing to guests the most Caribbean is an increasingly in- contemporary and technologically demand destination for cruise guests the seafront mean that MSC Cruises advanced ships that meet the needs and holidaymakers alike from all over guests will be able to step off the ship of today’s and tomorrow’s cruise straight onto the island finding there guests. This particular class of ships has all the services available to them on been inspired by a pioneering beach board, including the Yacht Club, thus condo concept, bringing guests and making it a true and unique extension the sea closer as well as enhancing of the ship itself. The nightlife on the the beauty of the natural surroundings while at sea. island will include live music and entertainment at the 2,000-seat open The vision for this ship was to create air amphitheatre, as well as many something truly unique, bringing to play the Company’s focus on innovation, restaurants and bars. attention to details all around and the More details in our August issue.

Chef Curtis Stone’s Restaurant Arrives Down Under Australians can finally enjoy a taste SHARE restaurant to three ships and the classic marriage of tomato and of Chef Curtis Stone’s cuisine close also a special Chef’s Table by Curtis burrata, as well as lightly poached to home with his first local restaurant Stone experience. By the end of this shrimp with lemon gel, turnip, citrus arriving down under on Princess year, two of Curtis’ restaurants will salt and brioche. A fresh truffle potato Cruises’ Sun Princess. While Australians operate in local waters with SHARE also gratin and turbot bake beautifully are very familiar with the Melbourne- featuring on Emerald Princess, which in a deck oven, installed especially born chef, SHARE by Curtis Stone is arrives in Sydney in November for its on Sun Princess to create a unique the first opportunity to taste his cuisine first Australian season. SHARE offers an roasted flavour to appeal to Australian locally. Curtis opened his first restaurant exclusive specialty dining experience palettes. Maude in Beverly Hills in 2014 and is for guests with a menu of fresh and Curtis’ favourite dish is the roasted also in the midst of opening his second seasonal signature dishes in an king crab leg which is baked with restaurant Gwen in Hollywood. environment designed for conversing lemongrass and paired with a His debut closer to home follows an and creating memories. chicharron powder (crispy pig skin exclusive partnership with Princess Curtis has crafted the SHARE menu for crumble) along with a fermented Cruises which features “Crafted by Sun Princess specifically for Australian soybean aioli, while the roast chicken Curtis” menu items in the main dining tastes including a charcuterie board, with a bacon slab and onion slaw has rooms across the entire 18-ship fleet, bread and butter pudding and freshly become the fast favourite among the introduction of the signature composed salads including a spin on guests.

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CONTACT YOUR TRAVEL AGENT, CALL US ON 1800 754 500 OR VISIT WWW.AZAMARACLUBCRUISES.COM/2018WORLDJOURNEY DEPARTS SYDNEY ON 7 MARCH 2018. BOOK NOW. P&O Hops Onboard with Bunnies Regent Seven Seas Cruises As P&O Cruises prepares to base with the Cairns community before Names First Female Captain its first ship in Cairns, the cruise line our first local cruise season kicks off in Regent Seven Seas Cruises has has announced it will get behind September,” Mr Myrmell said. announced the promotion of Serena the city’s honorary footy team – the The 1500-guest Pacific Eden will offer Melani to Captain of Seven Seas South Sydney Rabbitohs – during their nine cruises from Cairns between Mariner. The first female Captain in annual home game in the Far North. September and December to the Regent Seven Seas Cruises fleet, The cruise line will be the official game destinations including Papua New Captain Melani, age 42, is one of just day sponsor when the Rabbitohs take Guinea, the Pacific Islands and the a handful of women to ascend to the on the North Queensland Cowboys Whitsundays. Her inaugural Cairns rank of captain in the history of the at Barlow Park in Cairns on Sunday cruise industry. After seven years with season will inject more than $8 million 3 July, with punters set to be treated another cruise line, Captain Melani into the local economy in passenger to a cruisey half-time show which will joined Regent Seven Seas in 2010. include the chance to win a holiday at and crew spending, supplies and sea with P&O. The move is the first time port charges. Pacific Eden will return the cruise line has sponsored a league to Cairns in 2017, offering a further 10 fixture and further broadens P&O’s cruises. partnership with the NRL. The cruise line was the first to screen live games at sea and this year offered cruises to the NRL Auckland Nines and the State of Origin. P&O’s inaugural Cairns season follows the cruise line’s expansion to a five-ship fleet last year, which has enabled it to increase its homeport offerings and introduce Cairns as its first First Female Captain for Windstar regional port. P&O Cruises President Windstar Cruises has announced Sture Myrmell said the cruise line the promotion of Belinda Bennett to P&O President Sture Myrmell with was looking forward to its game day Captain of Wind Star. She is the first Thomas Burgess, Sam Burgess, John sponsorship. “Just as the Rabbitohs woman to operate at the helm of Sutton and Michael Maguire from the have embraced their tropical home, a Windstar Cruises vessel since the we’re thrilled to be getting involved Rabbitohs company’s inception in 1984. Bennett’s maiden voyage as Captain set sail on Exclusive Amenities from Guerlain 30 January 2016 with 102 international Seven Seas Explorer will feature an exclusive collection of bath amenities crew aboard the 148 passenger 5,307 from Guerlain when it launches in July, becoming the first cruise ship to offer GRT motor-sail yacht Wind Star cruising complimentary amenities from the legendary French perfume house. Available in the Caribbean. in all Penthouse Suites and above, the Guerlain collection of products, typically reserved for the most prestigious of hotels, is imbued with the renowned French perfumer’s elegant fragrances that have been adored around the world since 1828. Included in the exclusive Seven Seas Explorer collection are Guerlain shampoos, conditioners, shower gels, body lotions and vegetable white soaps. In addition, guests staying in the Regent Suite, Master Suite, Grand Suite and Explorer Suite will receive a complimentary 100-ml bottle of Eau de Cologne Impériale. The fresh and citrusy fragrance was first created in 1853 to pay homage to Empress Eugénie, the wife of Napoleon III and last empress of France. The complimentary collection of exclusive amenities from Guerlain will initially be available only on Seven Seas Explorer.

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Bonaire Aruba *Accommodation subject to space at time of booking. Curaçao Terms and conditions apply. Issue date: 06 June 2016 New Culinary Repertoire Seabourn has launched a new era in Raynaud used in Chef Keller’s fine culinary excellence by sharing the first dining restaurants. Among the many recipes developed by American Chef culinary highlights are special theme Thomas Keller onboard its ultra-luxury, nights in the Colonnade that pay award-winning fleet. homage to Chef Keller’s childhood, Seabourn now features an array of featuring classic comfort dishes such as dishes, ranging from first courses to BBQ Ribs served family-style on platters to complement a convivial shared main courses and desserts, in multiple dining experience. At the poolside dining venues aboard Seabourn Patio Grill, there are classic favourites Odyssey, Seabourn Sojourn, and including his signature Napa Burger Seabourn Quest. Seabourn President and artisanal “Yountwurst”. Chef Richard Meadows said the cruise line Keller’s formal French-American style of was pleased to share Chef Keller’s cuisine is featured on select evenings first menus aboard the fleet. “His in The Restaurant, spanning a variety of menus confirm that the partnership is menu items that could include: going to elevate our already award- First Course: Terrine of Moularde Duck winning cuisine, and we are thrilled Expanding upon the vision of Seabourn Foie Gras – Truffle Pain de Genes, that Seabourn guests are now able to and Chef Keller, a new signature Compressed Asian Pear and Sicilian experience the masterful culinary styles restaurant has been introduced on Pistachio; Main Course: Buckwheat of Chef Keller,” Mr Meadows said. Seabourn Quest. The restaurant will “Gnocchi” – Tamari Glazed Shiitake eventually be launched across the To introduce an unparalleled dining Mushrooms, Golden Beets, Savoy entire fleet, including the line’s two experience unlike any other at Cabbage and Yuzu and Sonoma Duck new ships, Seabourn Encore, which will sea, Chef Keller, his veteran staff Breast “Poêle” Crispy “Rillettes,” Glazed visit Australia in January 2017 following and Seabourn’s executive culinary Harukei Turnips, Pickled Blueberries and its launch, and Seabourn Ovation team have collaborated in menu Red Cabbage Puree; Desserts: Ginger development and training. In an effort and Yoghurt Semifreddo Whipped launching in 2018. to ensure a consistent presentation, Green Tea and Lemon Meringue and Photo – Richard Meadows, President Seabourn even acquired Homage Champagne and Granny Smith Apple of Seabourn; Adam Tihany, designer by Thomas Keller in Checks pattern, Trifle Crème Chantilly, Vanilla Custard, for The Grill; Chef Thomas Keller — with the white porcelain dinnerware by and Champagne Jelly. Thomas Keller and Tihany Design. Second Ship Christened in London Less than one year ago, Viking Ocean of the Cutty Sark – the iconic 19th excursions around the city. Cruises® launched its first ship, Viking Century British clipper ship – and Following the christening and a Star, and marked the arrival of the saluted Viking Sea as she arrived in fireworks show held in the middle of travel industry’s first entirely new cruise Greenwich. the Thames River, Viking Sea set sail line in a decade. Recently in London “Today is a proud day for our Viking the next day for Bergen, and from the company officially welcomed its family. London is one of my favourite there she continued on to Oslo, second ship the 930-guest, 47,800- cities, and Greenwich is a significant Copenhagen, Berlin, St. Petersburg, ton Viking Sea, to its fleet during a port for Viking. We look forward to Tallinn, Helsinki and Stockholm on the celebration on the Thames River in bringing more guests here this spring popular 15-day Viking Homelands Greenwich. and in future years,” said Torstein itinerary. Viking Sea is the largest ship ever Hagen, Chairman of Viking Cruises. Viking Sea’s christening was the launched in London. After passing After arriving in Greenwich, Viking Sea culmination of a maiden voyage that through the Thames Barrier, the ship was positioned in the Thames River began 3 April when the ship set sail in received a warm welcome by 28 able with decorated pontoons nearby the Mediterranean. She made stops sea men, who manned the yardarms to welcome guests for various shore in what will be regular ports, including Athens, Santorini, Kotor, Dubrovnik, Venice, Rome and Barcelona. Viking Sea will spend the northern summer sailing itineraries in Scandinavia and the Baltic; she called on Greenwich again in June as part of Viking’s new Into the Midnight Sun itinerary that sails between London and Bergen and explores the northernmost reaches of Scandinavia and sails across the Arctic Circle. Viking Sea is the second of six ocean cruise ships currently planned for the fleet. The third and fourth ships, Viking Sky and Viking Sun are under construction and will be delivered in early 2017 and late 2017, respectively. The two remaining yet-to-be-named ships will be delivered in 2018 and 2020.

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Three posters from the Australian collection from the Orient Line archive

Viking Announces World Cruise Viking Ocean Cruises has announced shore excursion in each of the 66 bringing the destination back to ocean that its fourth ship, Viking Sun, will ports and free unlimited Wi-Fi; they cruising. Our unique, award-winning spend her maiden season sailing the will also receive Business Class approach allows our guests to explore company’s first-ever World Cruise, airfare and all gratuities and service comfortably, with experiences that spanning 141 days and visiting five fees, along with an extensive list of enrich their lives along the way,” said continents, 35 countries and 66 ports, added-value inclusions in their cruise Torstein Hagen, Chairman of Viking with 12 port overnights. Departing fare. There will be overnight stays in Cruises. “This World Cruise is the most on 15 December 2017, this epic Auckland - January 29/30, 2018 and extensive and culturally immersive journey from Miami to London will Sydney - February 10/11, 2018 and itinerary we have ever offered, and allow guests to explore Cuba and the we are pleased by the early interest also call in New Zealand at the Bay of Caribbean; sail the Panama Canal in pre-sales we have seen from our Islands, Tauranga, Napier, Wellington, and the South Pacific; call upon ports guests and industry partners.” Viking’s Christchurch and Dunedin and in in Asia, from Hong Kong to Ho Chi ocean ships have a gross tonnage Australia at Melbourne, Brisbane, Minh City; and see the Arabian, Red of 47,800 tons, boast 465 cabins and and Mediterranean Seas, before Whitsundays, Cairns, Thursday Island accommodate 930 passengers. Viking concluding in the North Atlantic. Like and Darwin. Sun will be the company’s fourth ship on all Viking itineraries, World Cruise “Ever since our first ship set sail last in the fleet and will be delivered in late guests will enjoy a complimentary year, we have been focused on 2017.

Brochure Now Available Voyages to Antiquity have released their Grand Voyages 2017 brochure. Covering small ship cruising to the Mediterranean, Britain, Scottish Isles, Ireland and Iceland the Grand Voyages will visit 25 new ports of call in 2017. Many of the itineraries include pre- and/or post cruise hotel stays and sightseeing excursions in most ports of call. There are also extended stays in some ports and these well planned itineraries include overland tours in Morocco and France.

28 June 2016 Set course for Queensland Where Australia Shines

Three posters from the Australian collection from the Orient Line archive

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 World’s Largest and Newest Cruise Ship HARMONY OF THE SEAS On 13 May 2016 Royal Caribbean General Manager, STX France. Michael Bayley. “The ship is the ‘best of International honoured the crew and “Harmony of the Seas is the product the best’ of what our guests love most project team of the new Harmony of our zealous spirit of continuous about Royal Caribbean, combined of the Seas at a traditional delivery improvement, where we have with new and thrilling experiences and flag changing ceremony in Saint combined revolutionary ship design never before found in one place. But Nazaire, France. Following 32 months of with the technological strides that it is the passion and dedication of construction at the STX France shipyard have defined the Royal Caribbean our crew that will make everlasting involving thousands of shipyard brand,” said Richard D. Fain. “Thank memories for our guests.” employees, sub-contractors and you to STX France for their ongoing Costing more than a US$1billion, suppliers, the world’s largest and most partnership in building our ships, which Harmony of the Seas is the 25th ship in innovative cruise ship is now home continue to introduce unexpected the Royal Caribbean fleet. Intricately to 2,100 members from 77 different industry innovations.” built with more than 500,000 individual nationalities. Joining the festivities parts, Harmony measures 362 meters, in the ship’s signature AquaTheater “Harmony is truly magnificent in nearly four football fields long, and were Richard Fain, Chairman and every sense of the word, from her weighs 226,963 gross registered tons. CEO of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. architecture and design to the level and Michael Bayley, President and of care and attention to detail with From Saint Nazaire the ship then sailed CEO of Royal Caribbean International which our incredible crew are taking for Southampton for a series of short together with Laurent Castaing, to prepare for our first guests,” said getaways to Northern Europe before embarking on her maiden cruise on 29 May, arriving in Barcelona, Spain on 5 June. The unparalleled cruise 10 ship and her 2,100 dedicated crew 11 members then officially launched her inaugural European summer season with the first of 34 seven-night western 11

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30 June 2016 Mediterranean sailings on 7 June. global cruise line’s Quantum class In November 2016, Harmony will arrive of ships delivering an imaginative at her homeport of Port Everglades, and whimsical feast for all the Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where she senses; The debut of Broadway’s hit will offer seven-night Eastern and musical Grease in the Royal Theater Western Caribbean sailings. The newest and spectacular diving shows in member of the fleet will join sister ships the AquaTheater; 11,252 works of Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the art showcased throughout the ship Seas, homeported in Port Canaveral and Central Park, a living park in the and Port Everglades respectively, on center of the ship which features a the east coast of Florida. total of 10,587 plants, 48 vine plants and 52 trees, some over 6 meters Harmony of the Seas combines the high and VOOM, the fastest internet distinct seven-neighbourhood concept at sea, available exclusively to Royal that Royal Caribbean’s Oasis class of Caribbean guests, which allows ships are known for with a lineup of travellers to seamlessly stay connected, the most modern and groundbreaking stream their favourite entertainment, amenities: A 30 metre drop with The video chat and share their adventures Ultimate Abyss, the tallest slide at sea, with friends and family at home plunging courageous adrenaline Unparalleled entertainment in the air, seekers 10 stories down from deck 16 in water and on ice will keep guests to the Boardwalk on deck 6; 2,150 dazzled with exciting high-diving, tons of water in 23 swimming pools, acrobatic and aquatic performances whirlpools, two FlowRider surf simulators in the deepest pool at sea at the and waterslides, including the Perfect iconic AquaTheater; an ice show Storm, a thrilling trio of waterslides, extravaganza and Broadway’s hit and the Splashaway Bay waterpark musical Grease. for young guests; The first double-story Wonderland, the specialty restaurant Imaginative dining in the ship’s 20 concept first introduced onboard the venues include the widest variety of cuisine from Wonderland, a whimsical culinary adventure for the senses, to the popular Jamie’s Italian by celebrity chef Jamie Oliver. Harmony of the Seas spans 16 guest 3 decks, holds 5,479 guests at double occupancy and features 2,747 staterooms. 2

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www.cruisingnews.com 31 Early Booking FREE Bonus Veranda Dalian Upgrade* Incheon Tianjin Kobe Yantai Busan Cherry Blossoms Tokyo Qingdao Kyoto/ and Chopsticks Fukuoka Nara Lianyungang Hiroshima from $ * pp Xiamen twin share Air 29,999 Hong Kong View the video here: bit.ly/blossom17 Cruise from to Land Australia Australia 26 night luxury tour of Japan & China for 20 guests SOME TOUR INCLUSIONS For a limited time only, receive a complimentary upgrade from • Transfers in Australia^ Oceanview to Veranda Suite on board Seabourn Sojourn.* • English speaking local guide Our luxury tour departs end of March, a fantastic time to witness • Welcome dinner with Sumo the spectacular cherry blossoms that typically bloom in spring. demonstration • Stay at the Conrad Tokyo and Tokyo is a city of contrasts were Shinto shrines and Buddhist The Ritz-Carlton in Kyoto temples stand close to skyscrapers as a reminder of a more comtemplative time. Kyoto represents the ‘Japan of old’, with • Bullet train to Kyoto 2,000 religious buildings. It is one of the best preserved cities in • Japanese style dinner with Japan with 17 UNESCO World Heritage sites. Geisha performance Cruise from Kobe to Hong Kong on board Seabourn, an ideal way • Guided tour of Kinkakuji Temple to experience Japan and China. Your journey comes to an end in and Tenryuji Temple Hong Kong with two nights at The Peninsula, the legendary ‘Grand • 18 nights on board Seabourn Dame of the Far East’. Sojourn from Kobe to Hong Kong • Two nights at The Peninsula Departing 30 March 2017 Hong Kong

Call 1300 636 848 or visit www.latitude33.travel for more information Commencing 35.68°S 139.69°E All prices are quoted in Australian dollars, based on per person double occupancy unless stated otherwise. Pricing, itinerary and availability are current at time of publishing (03/06/16) and subject to change with- out notice due to currency fluctuations, fuel/tax increases. Air taxes are included in this product and based on departing from Sydney. Pricing will be confirmed at time of booking and may vary until full payment is received. The land portion of the tour is subject to weather conditions and itinerary changes as necessary by Latitude 33 and the operators. *Upgrade Offer: receive complimentary upgrade from Oceanview (A) to Veranda Suite (V1) subject to availability unless sold out prior. ^Transfer offer: Australian address must be within 60 km radius of each capital city airport, additional charges may apply otherwise. Offer may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Conditions apply. Feature Story

Early Booking FREE Bonus Veranda Dalian Upgrade* Incheon Tianjin Kobe Yantai Busan Cherry Blossoms Tokyo Qingdao Kyoto/ and Chopsticks Fukuoka Nara Our Cruise on the then Newest Lianyungang Hiroshima Cruise Ship – Ovation of the Seas from $ * pp by Kerry & John Treacy twin share Xiamen Air The time had come for us to depart Despite our many cruises we were exploring our stateroom on deck 13. 29,999 Hong Kong View the video here: bit.ly/blossom17 Cruise from from Brisbane for a long Emirates very excited about this one being on To our surprise about ten minutes later Australia to Land flight to Barcelona via a three hour a brand new ship, the biggest ship to the door bell rang and our luggage Australia stopover in Dubai. Some 27 hours later come to Australia and the regions the arrived. A great introduction in joining 26 night luxury tour of Japan & China for 20 guests SOME TOUR INCLUSIONS we arrived at our hotel in a rainy and journey would take us. this magnificent ship! wet Barcelona, a street away from the In our booking process we had Lunch beckoned in the Windjammer ^ For a limited time only, receive a complimentary upgrade from • Transfers in Australia famous La Rambla. followed the on-line check-in Buffet. However before we could enter Oceanview to Veranda Suite on board Seabourn Sojourn.* • English speaking local guide After check-in and with the rain easing requirements to receive our SETSAIL we were reminded of the seriousness we took the chance to once again Pass showing an appointment for of Royal Caribbean’s attention to Our luxury tour departs end of March, a fantastic time to witness • Welcome dinner with Sumo walk the tree-lined vibrant boulevard, arrival at the pier for 1230pm – 1pm. washing of hands. They have a wash the spectacular cherry blossoms that typically bloom in spring. demonstration packed with tourists and a variety of During the check-in process we station on both sides of the entrances • Stay at the Conrad Tokyo and to the Windjammer with taps and soap Tokyo is a city of contrasts were Shinto shrines and Buddhist shops, flower stalls, souvenir shops and uploaded our head shot photos and The Ritz-Carlton in Kyoto dispensers and a crew member kept temples stand close to skyscrapers as a reminder of a more sidewalk cafes, looking to purchase completed credit card details which check that passengers washed their comtemplative time. Kyoto represents the ‘Japan of old’, with • Bullet train to Kyoto Barcelona football jerseys for the allowed us to print our SETSAIL Pass hands. It was noted that on a number 2,000 religious buildings. It is one of the best preserved cities in • Japanese style dinner with grandchildren. Mission accomplished, and luggage tags. We were ready! On wallet a lot lighter and an early dinner arrival at the pier a luggage attendant of occasions some passengers tried to Japan with 17 UNESCO World Heritage sites. Geisha performance ignore the requirement. we returned to the hotel for an early greeted us as we exited the taxi and Cruise from Kobe to Hong Kong on board Seabourn, an ideal way • Guided tour of Kinkakuji Temple night looking forward to our 16 night a mobile Royal Caribbean agent with The Windjammer provided a great to experience Japan and China. Your journey comes to an end in and Tenryuji Temple cruise on the then newest cruise ship, IPad validated our paperwork and choice of hot and cold food. As usual Hong Kong with two nights at The Peninsula, the legendary ‘Grand • 18 nights on board Seabourn the 168,666 GRT Ovation of the Seas we joined a small queue for security. it is always busy and crowded with Dame of the Far East’. Sojourn from Kobe to Hong Kong which had earlier set sail to Barcelona Shortly thereafter with medical form tables at a premium. Once settled from Southampton on a 52 night checked and a newsletter in hand we waiters offered cold and hot drinks. • Two nights at The Peninsula Global Odyssey cruise culminating in were set for boarding. Our SeaPass Following lunch we took a tour of Departing 30 March 2017 Hong Kong the arrival to her homeport in Tianjin, card was waiting for us in a sealed this big ship and were impressed China and later in the year to Australia. envelope in our mailbox outside our with the then newest member of the Call 1300 636 848 or visit www.latitude33.travel for more information Commencing 35.68°S 139.69°E Our cruise was to take us to Dubai stateroom door. It was just over 30 Royal Caribbean family. Technology All prices are quoted in Australian dollars, based on per person double occupancy unless stated otherwise. Pricing, itinerary and availability are current at time of publishing (03/06/16) and subject to change with- out notice due to currency fluctuations, fuel/tax increases. Air taxes are included in this product and based on departing from Sydney. Pricing will be confirmed at time of booking and may vary until full payment via the Suez Canal and the Red Sea. minutes from arrival at the pier to advanced Ovation of the Seas is received. The land portion of the tour is subject to weather conditions and itinerary changes as necessary by Latitude 33 and the operators. *Upgrade Offer: receive complimentary upgrade from Oceanview (A) to Veranda Suite (V1) subject to availability unless sold out prior. ^Transfer offer: Australian address must be within 60 km radius of each capital city airport, additional charges may apply otherwise. Offer may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Conditions apply. www.cruisingnews.com 33 features many first-at-sea amenities is a movie channel for which a charge the dining rooms to organise table including the North Star, an observation is made. allocations. capsule that gently rises more than The bathroom was of adequate size, Our first night allocation was Silk on 300 feet in the air to treat guests to the shower unit with glass curved door deck 4, a pan-Asian restaurant richly breathtaking panoramic views; thrilling was a little larger than usual and there decorated in shades of red and gold. skydiving and surfing experiences; was good storage space above and The menu features the flavours of the Two70, a daily social space which below the sink. Two bars of soap were Far East and the food is as exotic and transforms into a multifunctional provided and regularly replaced. inspired as the places. More on these entertainment place in the evening; There was a shampoo dispenser in the complimentary restaurants in coming and SeaPlex, the largest indoor shower. If you want conditioner, shower issues. activity space at sea, which includes cap or body lotion you need to bring If you do not wish to attend one of basketball, roller-skating, bumper your own. cars, and more. The ship offers 18 these complimentary restaurants Overall the stateroom seemed a little restaurants onboard with a variety of there are many alternatives – Cafe larger than normal and provided a cuisines to choose from as well as the Promenade (Deck 4): Open 24/7 comfortable home away from home. industry’s most relaxing and luxurious and situated in the Royal Esplanade, The balcony was put to good use, accommodations at sea with the a great spot for people watching. especially as the ship sailed the Suez unique Loft Suites and Virtual Balcony There is a range of snacks, including Canal. There were two mesh chairs staterooms, interior accommodations sandwiches, pastries and cookies which reclined, with foot stools and a plus tea and coffee and iced water. that feature large digital screens small table. The balcony door is linked displaying real-time views, ensuring Next door is Sorrento’s whose walls to the air conditioning so that the air are decorated with old record that every room has a view. Ovation of cuts off when the door is open. the Seas spans 18 decks, carries 4,180 covers and photos and is open from guests at double occupancy and We had quickly settled into our 1130am till 3am. A popular spot each features 2,091 staterooms. shipboard life and time to prepare evening, especially on port days, is the for our first dining experience. Windjammer Marketplace on deck It wasn’t long before we found our Ovation features the Dynamic Dining 14. This buffet restaurant comprises a bearings and knew our voyage would concept where instead of one main number of themed stations and is set be an exciting adventure. complimentary dining room, there are out over a large u shaped area with On returning to our stateroom it was four 450-seat restaurants – Silk, Chic, both indoor and outdoor tables at the time to unpack. There were two American Icon Grill and The Grande aft of the ship. What turned out to be full length wardrobes with plenty of – all have a different atmosphere and a surprise to many passengers was the hangers, one on each side of the feature different menus. How does smaller Solarium Bistro, also on deck 14, king-sized bed, which can be divided it work – you can select a preferred but at the front of the ship. Opened for into a twin bed configuration. We were dining time and book ahead, or arrive breakfast and lunch with reservations able to fit our suitcases and carry-on when you are ready to eat or you can required for dinner. An extra charge bags under the bed. Also in the room a choose to eat at the same restaurant applies if you order Maine lobster desk, sofa and drawer unit containing throughout the cruise. Tables are (US$20) and lamb chops (US$10). a hair-dryer, refrigerator, a kettle for allocated on a first-come, first-serve There is a restaurant exclusively for that hot drink without relying on room basis, and you will sit in a different part service, U.S. and European sockets, so of the dining room, alongside different suite passengers only, called Coastal adaptors are required, in the wardrobe dining companions, each evening. If Kitchen serving fusion gourmet meals is a small safe. A digital thermostat you would rather the traditional cruise of California and the Mediterranean allows you to change the setting. The model of fixed-time seating, there is region. In SeaPlex, the largest indoor flat-screen TV is interactive – providing Dynamic Classic Dining at 5:30 p.m. or active space at sea there is the Dog a number of channels, ship information 8:30 p.m. with the same tablemates House, the first food truck at sea and details of shore excursions, your and waiters each night, rotating in a offering gourmet hot dogs opened restaurant booking details and your pre-set order among the four main from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. account charges and messages. There restaurants. Restaurant staff are outside The Cafe @ Two70 on deck 5 was a

34 June 2016 very popular spot. It was the go to Shop on Deck 14 near the main pool for dinner from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. the place for a quick breakfast, lighter area with a la carte pricing has taken menu includes his trademark “planks”: lunch and afternoon snacks. Fellow the place of Johnny Rockets for the boards filled with meats, cheeses or passengers would enjoy lunch taking Asian/Chinese cruises. It is decorated vegetarian bites that are designed to their food into the Two70 venue and with Chinese lanterns and pandas be shared as a starter. then sit and wait for the afternoon adorning walls and other surfaces Chops Grille Steakhouse has a cover events that were on the daily program. and is open from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. charge of US$39 per person: The menu The made to order salads were very Another venue is Michael’s Genuine has a number of steak dishes; however popular. Pub on Deck 4, also with a la carte seafood items including snapper and Not forgetting Room Service pricing: This pub was created in jumbo shrimp are available. Open for partnership with Miami celebrity chef which is available 24 hours a day dinner only from 6pm to 930pm Lobster Michael Schwartz. Fitted out in dark and can be ordered by phone or costs an additional US$21. Located at wood and brass there are both inside using the interactive TV. Most items the end of Chops Grille is the Chef’s and outside tables and benches. If are complimentary. A late-night Table with a cover charge of US$95 crowded is very noisy but seems to delivery fee of US$4.95 is charged for serving a six-course menu, with each be the place to meet and you can orders between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. dish paired with an appropriate wine. watch sports on the TV. A varied Continental breakfast is also available The table accommodates 12 to 16 choice of meals is available along with by filling out the order form and diners and you can expect to be at hanging outside the door by 3am. a selection of craft beers, wines, spirits the table for three hours. There are eight venues that offer a and cocktails. Pub opening hours are Open for lunch and dinner is Izumi special culinary experience with varied 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. with its Japanese Cuisine at a la carte decor, personal service and food Reservations are recommended for the pricing. This eatery is centered around experience. Reservations are required specialist restaurants in order to avoid a sushi bar and offers a pan-Asian for five of these specialist restaurants. disappointment. They can be made menu. Situated on the Royal Esplanade is La prior to the cruise, at the restaurant or Patisserie with its a la carte pricing: at guest services. Pre-bookable dining Finally there is Wonderland, with a From macarons to croissants, Danish packages are available which gives cover charge of US$49 per person, pastries and iced cakes, special tea savings of up to 40% when booking featuring Imaginative Cuisine at its best flavours and the only place on the ship three dinners. Rustic Italian fare at its – an elaborate feast for the senses in a to buy a Starbucks coffee, espresso best can be found at Jamie Oliver’s setting where every dish is a discovery and cappuccino this eatery is open Italian restaurant on board which with a theme running through from from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. On Ovation of features a rustic Italian decor. Open earthy dishes to fire and ice. You will the Seas the Kung Fu Panda Noodle for lunch from noon to 1:30 p.m. and discover Gazpacho Cones, Tempura

www.cruisingnews.com 35 Salmon and Arctic Equator Chocolate cruise experience. The only times we There is so much more to talk about to name just a few eclectic dishes experienced a crowd was at the guest including the entertainment, art work, where taste is with a twist! Caribbean assembly drill and at the Windjammer. the Bionic Bar and the great staff as On many occasions we felt that we chefs have invented a never-before- well as what you can do each day. may be the only ones on board – we seen menu of culinary curiosities. The Lookout for our August issue and Kerry could travel from deck 13 by lift and experience can easily last over two not encounter another guest. With the will also tell of her experience on the hours. The dishes are a work of art. amenities on board Ovation of the Seas North Star and driving the Bumper/ Ovation of the Seas provides a great will prove to be a great family ship. Dogem Cars.

Six More Cruises for Ovation of the Seas Due to unprecedented demand 26 March and a three-night sampler second season before she has even Royal Caribbean International has departing 23 March; all roundtrip commenced her first in Australia,” said confirmed Ovation of the Seas will from Sydney. As well, there will be Adam Armstrong, managing director extend her second Australian season a 14-night repositioning cruise from for Royal Caribbean in Australia and by six extra cruises, spending a further Sydney to Singapore departing 26 New Zealand. five weeks home ported in Sydney March 2018. Royal Caribbean only during the summer of 2017/18. New recently confirmed that Ovation of the On 30 November 2016, she will set sail cruises in 2018 include an eight-night Seas would return to local waters for a on a 15-night Singapore to Sydney South Pacific sailing departing 18 second season in the 2017/18 summer. voyage via Fremantle, Adelaide and February, a five-night Tasmanian cruise “Such is the excitement and Hobart, repositioning to her new home departing 8 March, two 10-night New anticipation of Ovation of the Seas’ down under for her maiden Australian Zealand cruises departing 13 and arrival that we’re extending her season in December.

VOOM Rivals Wi-Fi on Land Our voyage on Ovation of the Seas Royal Caribbean has made a at home, they will now be able to do allowed us to experience VOOM, significant investment to enhance from onboard all of our ships around Royal Caribbean International’s high- guests’ internet connectivity the world.” speed internet service. First introduced experience outfitting its newest There are two packages available smart ships with the latest and most on the Quantum class of ships VOOM – Surf, which provides guests the allows guests holidaying with Royal advanced technology and continually opportunity to surf the web, stay Caribbean to always stay connected upgrading its existing fleet. Through a in touch via email, and share their and to stream their favourite music, combination of Wi-Fi service providers, holiday photos on social media movies and TV shows to stay up to Royal Caribbean is able to deliver and Surf and Stream, which is ideal date with the latest happenings. more overall bandwidth fleetwide. The for guests looking to do more than Whether they are posting holiday enhancements provide speeds at least connect via email or social channels, photos on Instagram or Snapchat, twice as fast as before. but also want the capability to stream or video-chatting with loved ones “VOOM is revolutionising the onboard movies and music from Netflix or back home using FaceTime or Skype, experience for our guests as well as Spotify, and to connect using video travellers can share their adventures for our crew and it is truly a game- in real-time with family and friends. changer for the industry,” said Michael chat apps such as Skype. Guests can even relax or chill poolside Bayley, President and CEO, Royal We found surfing the web and while catching up on their favourite TV Caribbean International. “Everything checking and sending emails was the show or the latest movie. our guests and crew can do online fastest we have ever experienced.

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2017 European River Cruising Brochure Evergreen Tours has launched its 2017 138 guests in 70 suites and staterooms European River Cruise Brochure with while Emerald Radiance will sail on the a worldwide exclusive. The unique Douro River with 112 guests in 56 suites 15 Day Three Rivers Discovery Cruise and staterooms. Both ships have key features linked seven-night cruises in features of the original award-winning France and Portugal on new, custom- Emerald ‘Star Ship’ design like the built ‘Star Ships’. “Evergreen has onboard pool and innovative drop- simplified its program and features new down window balconies. river cruises in Portugal and France Other Cruise Highlights – 15 day which are easily combined,” said Amsterdam to Nice with Rhine, Angus Crichton, General Manager of Rhône & Saône River Cruise – Start in Evergreen Tours. “On our exclusive 15 Amsterdam then cruise the Rhine to in Arles. Explore 14 cities, towns and Day Three Rivers Discovery itinerary, Basel on the first of two seven-night villages plus 40 meals included and guests will enjoy two consecutive cruises. Discover Cologne Cathedral, 21 Day Amsterdam to Prague & seven-night deluxe river cruises the Koblenz Fortress, experience Splendours of Europe River Cruise – sailing the Douro in Portugal, and the the Rhine Gorge and more before This cruise features three day stays Rhône and Saône Rivers in France.” embarking on the seven-night Rhône in Amsterdam and Prague. Tour 17 Evergreen’s Emerald Liberté will cruise & Saône Rivers cruise. Explore Lyon, different cities, towns and villages with on the Rhône and Saône Rivers with Avignon as well as the roman ruins 49 meals included.

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38 June 2016 2017 Brochure Showcases Sixth Season American Queen Steamboat Northwest while cruising amidst the Company, operator of America’s most natural beauty of the Columbia River. luxurious riverboat fleet, is pleased Ports of call added to several to announce the release of its 2017 American Queen itineraries include deluxe brochure. This full-colour, vibrant Nashville, Tenn., and historic 76-page brochure presents a full Chattanooga, Tenn. overview of itineraries and river cruise American Empress Itinerary Overview offerings for the sixth season of the – The largest and most elegant U.S.-flagged cruise line and its iconic riverboat west of the Mississippi, the American Queen and American 223-guest American Empress, embarks Empress riverboats. Inspired by the on her third season sailing the Pacific Cumberland rivers. Embarking on her great steamboats of the 19th century, Northwest beginning 5 March 2017. sixth season on 19 February 2017, the travelling aboard the American Queen Embarking on compelling stops along American Queen transports guests and American Empress allows guests the Columbia and Snake Rivers, such back in time to relive the full grandeur to relive the experience of a previous as Multnomah Falls, Mt. St. Helens generation, but with all of the modern and the Walla Walla Wine Trail, the of bygone eras such as the Antebellum amenities that today’s travellers riverboat features 38 departure dates South, Music of the 50s and 60s, and expect. Combining the best of the old sailing between Portland/Vancouver, the Civil War. With 44 total itineraries with the new, personal touches and Wash. and Clarkston, Wash. The season in 2017, each voyage is steeped in attention to detail abound, from the begins and ends with two roundtrip history and culture from pre-cruise itineraries to the boats themselves. Portland itineraries highlighting the hotel stays in New Orleans to tracing Highlights in the 2017 season include: extraordinary wines of the Washington the steps of Mark Twain in Hannibal, The American Empress season will and Oregon regions. Mo. Offering the most inclusive river open and close with a new themed American Queen Itinerary Overview cruise experience in North America, voyage “Vintages, Vineyards, and – From carefree New Orleans to all journeys include a one-night Varietals.” Travelling roundtrip to vibrant Memphis, the historic American pre-voyage hotel stay, shore tours in and from Portland, Ore., guests are Queen steamboat explores the all ports, complimentary wine and invited to inspire their palates with diverse and unique destinations along beer with dinner and a host of other wines, coffees, and craft beers of the the Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee, and amenities.

Steel Cutting Ceremony of Four Luxury River Yachts in Germany cutting ceremony to begin production and planned river boats or ships, and of the line’s first four new-build luxury be the first in the industry to feature river yachts. Crystal Debussy, Crystal exceptional amenities and itinerary Ravel, Crystal Mahler and Crystal highlights including: 250 square-foot Bach which will embark on the rivers guest suites with walk-in wardrobes, of Europe in summer 2017, each American king size beds and boasting sleek designs along with bathrooms with double vanities, two the plush amenities and grandeur for 500 square-foot Penthouse Suites with which Crystal ships are celebrated. added comforts and conveniences In the presence of Crystal parent and spacious public areas, including company, Genting Hong Kong (GHK) Palm Court with dance floor and glass Chairman and CEO Tan Sri Lim Kook they, as well as Lloyd Werft Shipyard domed roof and a well-appointed Managing Director Ruddier Pallet and fitness centre and spa. The four luxury representatives from local German river yachts represent part of Crystal’s chambers, Rodriguez pressed the entry into river cruising, as the line’s button that initiated the massive steel Crystal Mozart officially introduces the On 9 May 2016 in Germany, Edie cutting machine to begin the river Crystal Experience® when the “Queen Rodriguez, president and CEO of yachts’ construction. The all-suite of European river ships” embarks on Crystal, presided over a shipyard steel luxury river yachts, will surpass current the Danube River this July.

Avalon’s New Cycle Fleet Unlocks More of Europe’s Riverside Scenery Avalon Waterways has introduced a aluminium and environmentally friendly new fleet of bicycles, each as modern materials in line with Tern’s eco-friendly and innovative as its successful philosophy. Suite Ships on the rivers of Europe. Six bikes are carried on each of Now available on board all Avalon Avalon’s 135m ships and five on its European ships, the cycles give guests 110m ships, and are provided on a the option to explore more of the local villages and riverside scenery complimentary basis along with maps, under their own steam. Manufactured directions, helmets and drinking water. by Tern, the bikes are a light-weight Guests simply put their name down foldable design that can be quickly to reserve a cycle and explore on a deployed and easily stored. They self-guided basis while the ships are cycling excursions already available represent the latest in portable cycle docked. The onboard bikes are offered on many of Avalon’s European river design and incorporate recycled in addition to the regular guided cruises.

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2017 Europe River Cruising Program Scenic has launched its 2017 Europe and wine cellar, fresh ingredients will River Cruising program which includes be sourced from local markets and a rebuild of three Scenic Space-Ships cooking instructors will introduce guests in France and the launch of on board to regional recipes based on the THE cooking school – Scenic Culinaire, regions being cruised through. Scenic HIDDEN plus new Freechoice activities, Scenic Culinaire features a real-time camera WONDERS Enrich experiences and a number of and screen to ensure each participant OF new combination cruises. can see every cooking move in detail. EUROPE Scenic Diamond in Bordeaux plus Plenty of sessions are scheduled RIVER Scenic Emerald and Sapphire on the throughout the cruise; however guests CRUISING Rhône and Saône in the South of are encouraged to register their France, will be rebuilt for 2017 opening interest early. up public spaces and reducing the Scenic has also launched six new number of guests to 155 (78 cabins) but combination cruises ranging from the not staff numbers; offering guests an 19 Day Eastern European Endeavour even more personalised level of service which travels from Prague to Bucharest than ever before. The redesigned along the Danube and through the ships will all feature two 47sqm Royal less-travelled Black Sea region, to the Owner’s Suites on the Diamond Deck – 27 Day European Sojourn which begins the biggest suites on board European in Budapest cruising the popular Rhine- 2017 river cruise ships, larger wellness centres Main-Danube rivers and connecting scenic.com.au and gyms plus a vitality pool. with the Rhône in Lyon, ending in Nice. One of the most exciting new elements New Scenic Enrich experiences Mumm Champagne house in Riems. of these ships will be the exclusive include Scenic Rouge – performed New Scenic Freechoice activities Scenic Culinaire experience. Scenic under a big-top in Lyon where include a gingerbread cooking has transformed one of the on board guests will enjoy a traditional French class in Nuremberg; guided tour of dining venues into a private cooking cabaret performance including the Bratislava; Tournon vineyard hike and emporium offering tailored cooking famous can-can, and an exclusive wine tasting, and for the more active classes. The dedicated space will four-course dining experience with there are three new cycling options in feature cooking stations, a cheese matched vintages at the acclaimed Caudebec, Arnhem and Bordeaux. Latest Christening Award winning luxury river cruise line experience.” APT Group company APT has officially announced Carole director Robert McGeary and Smethurst, owner of Bicton Travel managing director Chris Hall joined in Perth, as Godmother of its latest Carole at the christening ceremony. European river cruise ship, the new The 158-passenger AmaStella will sail MS AmaStella. The christening will the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers have occurred as this issue was being in 2016 and offers innovative design EUROPE distributed. The christening took place features including twin balconies (an RIVER CRUISING in Vilshofen, Germany on 14 June 2016. APT exclusive) and spacious suites 2017 Carole Smethurst is one of Australia’s that measure up to 350 sq. feet. leading travel agents and a respected Guests travelling on APT Collection figure in the country’s travel industry cruises aboard AmaStella in 2016 will and the owner of Bicton Travel. also enjoy a choice of up to seven Commenting on her role as dining experiences, including the AmaStella’s Godmother, Carole said, Chef’s Table Restaurant; unlimited fine “For cruise enthusiasts such as myself, wine, spirits and beer served at their being invited to be a ship’s Godmother discretion; a heated pool with swim-up is the ultimate honour. I am looking bar; massage and beauty salon and forward to the blessing, and most fitness studio; and complimentary in- importantly, to setting sail aboard this room Internet, Infotainment and Wi-Fi.

BEST TOUR OPERATOR BEST TOUR OPERATOR BEST RIVER CRUISE fine luxury vessel. Clients will definitely The AmaStella also carries a fleet of INTERNATIONAL DOMESTIC OPERATOR 2015 2015 2015 be hearing all about this unforgettable bicycles on board. Tauck News New for 2017 – Two newly designed riverboats in Tauck’s Destination Fleet, a new family river cruise in France, and new “sparkling events” ashore make 2017 another banner year for Tauck River Cruising. They have redesigned their ms Emerald and ms Sapphire with a spacious new deck plan; with 70% of their cabins measuring 225 square feet or more and they’ll accommodate no more than 98 guests. The newest family river cruise is an 8-day Family Fun along the Seine – combines two nights in Paris with a 5-night river cruise visiting Normandy, Rouen and Versailles. And they have added exclusive evenings at medieval castles, French châteaux, royal palaces and more.

42 June 2016 Not just a pretty face Innovation, smart technology and green features – these are some of the quiet achievers when it comes to giving river cruise passengers a top experience. Sure, a beautiful interior design, comfortable rooms, unforgettable dining experiences and shore excursions are absolute givens, but the innovative people behind Viking Cruises know there’s so much more to ensuring a quality holiday. Throughout decades of sailing the world’s great rivers, Viking has repeatedly reinvented the European river cruise vessel, and now boasts the most extensive, but also the most awarded fleet in the world. By continuously building on their tradition of innovation, they keep and luxury. So what does this mean? reduce the ship’s carbon footprint, setting industry standards. With the while guests can leave their own introduction of the Viking Longships Countless cruise travellers have enjoyed sipping a glass of wine or a footprints behind on the promenade starting in 2012, Viking Cruises now cold beer on the Aquavit Terrace, the wrap-around deck. boasts a river fleet of 64 ships. revolutionary indoor/outdoor viewing What else makes the Viking Longships What many people may not be aware area at the bow of the ship, watching stand out? Not only do they feature of is the smart design behind these the beautiful scenery glide past. The more full-size verandas and full-size river beauties. Designed by legendary signatory blunt bow itself is perhaps rooms than on any other ship in naval architects Yran & Storbraaten, the most visible evidence of a smart Europe - all suites are true suites. This the team behind The Yachts of space saving design philosophy. The means they comprise two rooms with Seabourn, the Viking Longships offer other is the patented lay-out of the a veranda off the living room and state-of-the-art engineering, design staterooms, featuring a corridor that’s a French balcony in the bedroom. been shifted asymmetrically one meter Whichever stateroom you choose, to the side. These design differences, you’ll enjoy individual air-conditioning, while maintaining the comfortable, full heated bathroom floors, and a hotel- size of each stateroom, allow for an style bed topped with European linens extra seven rooms, which in turn help and duvets. reduce the cost of a Viking cruise for Of huge importance is the fact that everyone. Viking Cruises own and operate their Another green feature which may not own fleet. They never sub contract any be obvious to the eye, are the energy- services connected to the cruise, and efficient hybrid engines that reduce this ensures integrity and accountability vibrations for a remarkably smooth and in their delivery of a top notch cruise. quiet ride. Solar panels and an organic So - not just a pretty face, but an herb garden on the sun deck help to overall attractive experience.

Launch of Amadeus Silver III Heralding a new class of authentic Silver III offers cabins with connecting and luxurious European river cruising, doors on its Haydn Deck. Amras Cruises has officially welcomed The vessel’s al fresco public areas its newest ship, the 135-metre, 84-berth include an impressive sun deck with Amadeus Silver III into its fleet with the shaded areas, deck chairs, golf putting ship departing on her inaugural Amras green, walking track and giant chess sailing on 30 April 2016. Comprising game, and the open air ‘River Terrace’ beautifully appointed and expansive lounge – which offers protection from public areas, 12 generous 26.4 the elements alongside incredible square metre Amadeus Suites and 72 views. Inside, guests will find the enlarged 17.5 square metre cabins, the Amadeus Silver III will be one of ‘Amadeus Club’ with its comfortable local and international beers and the most spacious river cruise vessels library and internet hub, an extensive wine, while ‘Café Vienne’ provides an to sail the European waterways. fitness studio – spread over two authentic Austrian experience serving decks, a beauty salon and massage Each Amadeus Suite includes its own traditional coffee and ‘Sachertorte’ room, alongside elegantly designed external balcony, reading corner, specialities. lounge area and separate bath and restaurants, cafes and bars. Amadeus’ 44 crew members attend to a shower, while every cabin includes a signature ‘Panorama Restaurant and walk in wardrobe, luxurious bathrooms Bar’ perfectly pairs panoramic views maximum of 170 guests, ensuring and panoramic floor to ceiling drop with authentic European cuisine passengers’ every needs are catered down windows. Providing enhanced reflective of the regions visited, ‘Lido for – promising the most magnificent connectivity for groups, the Amadeus Bar’ invites passengers to sample river cruise experience imaginable.

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Celebrity Millennium Emerges from Drydock Crystal’s New 2017-2018 Atlas Crystal Cruises has released its 2017- 2018 Worldwide Cruise Atlas, a glossy 240-page compendium showcasing the line’s 109 global cruise itineraries aboard its ocean ships, Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity. The sailings will visit 116 countries and 469 ports of call, giving travellers a full two years to plan the luxury holiday of their dreams. 2017 & 2018 Destination Highlights – 113 Worldwide Itineraries: to Asia, Australia & New Zealand; the Mediterranean and Northern Europe; the Indian Ocean, Africa & the U.A.E.; Caribbean, Panama Canal & Mexican Riviera; South America, Antarctica & the Amazon; Pacific Coast & Hawaiian Islands; New England & Canada; and Alaska and the Northwest Passage; 469 unique ports in 116 countries, including 57 maiden calls and Alaska seasons each year, with more convenient The 2,138-guest vessel Celebrity steakhouse are just some of the 7-day departures round-trip from Millennium has emerged from a dry- revitalisations. Vancouver. dock, re-energized and more luxurious Guests sailing on Celebrity Millennium 2017 Highlights – First-ever voyages than ever, with the same line-up of in Alaska will be among the first to Papua New Guinea; Crystal stunning enhancements that Celebrity to enjoy her new spaces and Symphony among very first cruise Summit and Celebrity Infinity have experiences, and Australian guests ships to visit Doha, Qatar; A second received in recent months at a cost can expect to enjoy the new features 32-day Northwest Passage transit in of US$8million each. Movies viewed a little closer to home in Asia, where response to overwhelming demand in under the stars and paired with a Celebrity Millennium sails from 2016; Serenity’s Southern Celebración specially curated menu of delectable Singapore and Hong Kong to Thailand, World Cruise, a comprehensive 94- food; freshly redecorated suites and Vietnam, The Philippines, Taiwan, South day odyssey through South America; a modernised, fully realised Italian Korea and other Asian favourites. A 99-day Grand Pacific Explorer exploring 46 ports in 14 countries, from Ushering in a New Era of Inspirational Cruise Experiences the land Down Under to the Land of Dream Cruises, the first-ever Asian will provide a great opportunity to the Rising Sun; Inclusive 2- or 3-night luxury cruise line, is now officially on explore Vietnam’s scenic Da Nang pre- and post-cruise land programs to sale in Australia and New Zealand. The and Hanoi (Ha Long Bay), along with Machu Picchu, Iguazu Falls, and Paris; newest addition to the Genting Hong calls into China’s Pearl River Delta. Itineraries designed around key events Kong fleet From 31 December 2016 to 31 March such as Midsummer’s Eve in Stockholm, Dream Cruises caters to upscale 2017, the 7-night itinerary will then an overnight in Muscat on the Sultan’s consumers, the cruise line offers offer the delights of the vibrant side of Birthday, and the Military Tattoo in inspirational luxury, which is ‘Asian at Vietnam, with calls at Nha Trang and Edinburgh and First-ever holiday cruise heart and international in spirit’, and Ho Chi Minh City. in Africa travelling round-trip from will deliver the highest level of guest “We are delighted to launch Genting Cape Town, 22 December, 2017 – 7 service and spacious comfort in the Dream in Australia and New Zealand January, 2018. region. and feature popular destinations such 2018 Highlights – A history-making Genting Dream, the inaugural ship of as Singapore, Vietnam and Hong four World Cruises in a single year—14 Dream Cruises is currently undergoing Kong,” said Brigita Devries, Assistant dynamic voyages between Crystal fit-out at shipbuilders Meyer Werft Vice President, Australia and New Symphony and Crystal Serenity can in Papenburg, will enter service on Zealand, Dream Cruises. “Dream be mixed and matched to create a 6 November 2016, with a 6- night Cruises aims to be a pacesetter in customised global odyssey; Luxury repositioning cruise from Singapore the cruise industry in the region, with African safaris on an itinerary also to Hong Kong, offering an in-depth the finest dining options, exceptional visiting Madagascar and Mauritius; itinerary through Vietnam, calling in at service, enthralling entertainment Boutique itineraries exploring the North Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang and Da and inspirational experiences, Dream Cape, Amazon, Persian Gulf and Red Nang before commencing her regular cruises aims to redefine vacation travel Sea and Two extraordinary New Year’s weekly 7-night itineraries ex Hong with a transformational journey at sea.” Eve voyages, one a Hawaiian Holiday Kong. Genting Dream will accommodate round-trip from Los Angeles, the other From 12 November 2016 to 31 some 3,400 guests, attended by 2,000 a Creole & Caribbean Celebration December 2016, the 7-night itinerary crew members. from New Orleans.

44 June 2016 Ron Connelly (left) with Mike Smith

Pioneers of Australian Cruising Part 2 In our recent April issue we featured a story on the Pioneers of Australian Cruising. I have been contacted regarding the story advising “Your Pioneers of Australian Cruising feature brought back great memories, and the photo more so. What a shame one person who was an integral piece in that team was missing: the late, great Ron Connelly – PR Extraordinaire!!!” Friends of Ron Connolly have sent the Of course, I lost count of the number announcers, television news directors following contributions: of cruises I had completed over the 20 and travel writers. And when problems David Ellis – “Never before, or since, years. I always enjoyed Ron’s company befell the grand old lady of the sea, as has a PR put more of his (or her) self and knowledge of cruising. They were they often did, the media was more into their client’s product than Ron. He fun days… and with his black tie and inclined to take a sympathetic view of lived and breathed Fairstar, and while dinner suit he always looked right at the situation. But he was much more Ted and the team were admirably home at the Captain’s table on formal than just the Fairstar’s PR. tireless in keeping that grand old lady nights.” When, in the early 1980s, the Fairstar cruising the South Pacific, it was Ron Hilary Doling, Editor Luxury Travel bosses decided to introduce new whose almost super-human efforts Magazine – “Just good memories of ‘unspoiled’ destinations, Connelly was kept the name of a product in the the man.” involved with Sitmar executive Captain pages of newspapers and magazines, Malcolm Andrews freelance Travel Luigi Nappa in negotiating with local on radio and TV, and week-in, and Writer – THE MEDIA dubbed Ron chiefs for the right to land a thousand week-out in almost Devout terms that Connelly ‘Mr Fairstar’ – and with good or so passengers for the day at these had pioneering Aussie cruise-goers reason. For a decade and a half he beaches and islands. One of the new clambering for more. And yes, writers was the voice of Sitmar and P&O, the destinations was the tiny, uninhabited like ourselves jostling to get on board two shipping companies who owned Inyeung Island in southern Vanuatu. and scribble about the “indulgences” the famous cruise liner that during its “That name won’t attract anyone to of Fairstar with its tiny cabins and long career carried more than 1.2 sail on the Fairstar,” said Connelly. “It’s chock-a-bloc dining tables cruising the million Aussies. In the early days some got to be romantic: Let’s rename it South Pacific, or line-voyaging to the of them made trips to Europe. But most Mystery Island.” And they did! UK (which we also did...)” were holidaymakers seeking out the Connelly met the love of his life, Faye, Mike Smith – “My earliest recollections exotic ports of the Pacific. Connelly, while hosting a group of journalists on of Ron were in 1990 when he phoned whose gift of the gab had media a P&O cruise in 1989 in the Caribbean. and asked if I wanted to cruise the mates affectionately calling him ‘Ron After their marriage, the pair made an Pacific on Fairstar. “You can bring the the Con’, was a jockey in his native annual voyage on the Fairstar in the family as well!” he said. We didn’t New Zealand and a respected police South Pacific.” hesitate. The invitation introduced the reporter, who covered such stories as Ron Connelly died on the Gold Coast Smiths to cruising – and we haven’t the Truro Murders and Cyclone Tracey on 12 March 2005 after a battle with looked back. Hooked for life! I was at Darwin for the Melbourne Herald, cancer – he was 64. Travel Editor of The Daily Mirror at the before turning to public relations. time, and next year was appointed With the Fairstar he had his greatest Ron, there’ll never be another like you – Travel Editor of The Telegraph-Mirror PR coups. He feted the media with we remember you well!!! and The Sunday Telegraph where I familiarisation cruises and monthly Thank you Davis Ellis, Hilary Doling, worked on travel until 2010. Since that lunches when the Fairstar was in port, Mike Smith and Malcolm Andrews for first Fairstar experience, we cruised as a showing off the Italian fare on offer in its completing this story of the Pioneers of family at least half a dozen more times. restaurants to newspaper editors, radio Australian Cruising – Editor.

www.cruisingnews.com 45 Port of Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia On our recent Queen Mary 2 cruise we about the size of Ireland, became stop was the City Mosque, opened in called at Kota Kinabalu, the largest part of Malaysia. It is only in recent commemoration of KK achieving city city in the state of Sabah. It is the main years that tourists have discovered status. Then it was onto the University gateway into the island of Borneo the charm of Borneo, in particular campus before passing the Queen and a tender port for ships the size of Sabah, with its jungle, and rainforests, Elizabeth Hospital, officially opened Queen Mary 2. exotic flora and golden beaches, the by Her Majesty, the Queen, during Kota Kinabalu lies by the coast animals and spectacular mountain her official visit in 1972. We passed the overlooking the South China Sea on scenery. We had the opportunity State Mosque, the pride of Sabah’s a narrow flatland and occasional to visit Downtown KK where high Islamic community, boasting the hills bordered by the Crocker Range rise buildings and huge shopping largest honeycomb designed dome in which features Kinabalu Park, Sabah’s centres overshadow the buildings the world, before arriving at Tannjung number one attraction and Mount of yesterday before joining our Kota Aru Beach with its long, wide sandy Kinabalu the highest mountain in Kinabalu Panorama tour. During our beach. south-east Asia at 13,431 feet. scenic drive on a well developed road Kota Kinabalu was previously known system we had time to photograph KK is a vibrant and progressive city and as Jesselton while under British colonial the Tun Mustapha Building, which is interesting place to visit. JT rule from the late 1800’s until 1963 a remarkable architectural feat and In our August issue contributor Petra when the British left and after Sabah, the tallest building in Sabah. Next O’Neill tells of her adventure to Borneo.

46 June 2016 FEATURE STORY

Queen Mary 2 – Part 2 by Kerry Treacy

There’s something rather distinctive about the service on board a Cunard ship. You’ll recognise it from the first greeting when you embark. It is a combination of courtesy and confidence that says you’re in the hands of a very professional crew. The Cunard ships always cause a stir wherever they dock – their distinctive red and black funnels and graceful lines are a stand out. As well as an incredible feat of ship returned to service in December accompaniment of a harpist, this is a engineering Queen Mary 2 is a fine 2011 from a refurbishment in Hamburg. little slice of heaven in the middle of art gallery. More than five thousand Very close by is the ship’s bell which the afternoon. John and myself finally commissioned works hang in her public is rung eight times at noon daily by a attended on the final day of the cruise spaces and staterooms. Most prominent deck officer and this draws big numbers and wished we had made it to this is sculptor John McKenna’s gleaming of passengers to watch and take decadent event on more occasions. bronze relief portrait of the ship in the photos. So popular is this ritual there are two Grand Lobby, inspired by the art deco The champagne bar is luxurious in its sittings. mural in the main dining room of the decor, furniture, wall hangings and The carpet in the Queens Room exudes original Queen Mary. colour scheme are outstanding, and luxury with the very calming colours of A definite favourite of mine is the a champagne afternoon tea is served blue and gold, I loved it. commissioned oil painting by Gail daily. One thing is certain – you simply Graham of Her Majesty Queen can’t take a Cunard cruise without QM2 is very spacious with wide Elizabeth 2 dressed in violet hanging experiencing afternoon tea in the walkways and even though the ship in the Grand Lobby near the Veuve surrounds of the Queens Room – served was full the only venue which was Clicquot bar. It was unveiled when the by white gloved wait staff to the crowded was the King’s Court Buffet.

www.cruisingnews.com 47 The dining experience is always central Bingo is played in the afternoon many Broadway shows, comedian from the to a passenger’s cruise. Food glorious passengers arrive early for lunch and Gold Coast Danny McMaster, Theme Food! The buffet had to be one of the stay at the table to play Bingo. Shows, Cunard Singers and Dancers, largest on any ship and was equipped St Patrick’s Day was well celebrated a juggler, musical concert, classical with so many varied stations. The satay all day and night, despite the fact that concert, a musical maestro who bar, pizza and pasta, stir fry, carvery, some European passengers and staff played 13 different instruments and tap salad and desserts being very popular. had never heard of it. danced and a pianist rounded off the Large, tasty prawns were available entertainment program. Dale Templar QM2 lays claim to the world’s on most days, served in a variety of presenter of the TV series – “Human first floating planetarium and the different dishes. Other dining venues Planet” – gave a number of lectures. presentation “Cosmic Collisions” include Chops Grille, Princess Grill and On Easter Saturday evening after a day narrated by Robert Redford and the Britannia Restaurant as the main in Shanghai a special treat awaited “Search for Life” hosted by Harrison Ford dining rooms, specialist restaurant as a Folkloric Show by Shanghai are not to be missed. Todd English (fee applies), the outdoor Acrobatics was presented, including Boardwalk Cafe, Golden Lion Pub, The Queens Room is the venue for bicycles, spectacular balancing and and at night the King’s Court Buffet QM2’s legendary themed Balls. They skating to name a few of their skills, to a has special venues at a cost, with Sir are a wonderful excuse to dress up and packed theatre. take to the floor on the largest ballroom Samuel’s serving light snacks throughout Sandwiched in between our arrival at sea, to the accompaniment of the day till 5pm. The Canyon Ranch back to the ship and the aerobatics renowned musical ensembles and big Spa Club was favoured by many for show was the Easter Chocolate bands. lighter fare. Overall the food is varied and Ice Buffet Spectacular. A never and excellent. It is a known fact that many people ending display this was a superb The Queen’s Grill is very welcoming with cruise with this majestic flagship for the creation from QM2’s culinary team, its old world charm and warm elegant Ballroom Dancing and the opportunity the Wintergarden chosen as the features. Singapore Orchids, later to dress up in their finest evening wear venue. Some temptations included a replaced by field carnations added and Ball Gowns. chocolate fondue station, chocolate to the beauty of our table setting. The Many first time cruisers, who were so and sugar easter eggs, fruit carvings, Golden Lion is very popular for the impressed by the shows, costumes endless amounts of chocolate in Pub Lunch. For days we attempted to and non-stop performances, eagerly cakes, slices, biscuits, macarons, sample the menu, eventually finding a awaited “Showtime” each night. The slabs of Easter bunnies and of course table. Service was swift and we were Royal Court Theatre orchestra and ice-carvings. All in all it was a day to out the door in no time passing the long Queens Room Orchestra supported remember and treasure. I for one have queue of waiting hopefuls. Because most of the performing artists – vocalists, never experienced the like before.

48 June 2016 movie and these events only take us from720pm till 1030pm. All aboard was 1130pm. A very big day and night was enjoyed by all and then came the sailaway. The Spa Club is always popular because of the wellness and relaxing features available at the Canyon Ranch including Back, Neck and Shoulder massage, Foot and Ankle massage, Hydrating Foot Exfoliation, Relaxing Scalp massage, Facial massage, Manicures, Pedicures and Teeth Whiting to mention a few. I always appreciate the Back, Neck and Shoulder massage, Scalp massage and Shampoo and Blow Dry. A class that grew in numbers daily was the “Martini Mixology” where the secrets of Martini making were explained from expert mixologists after which you enjoyed your creations. A charge of $20 applied. But of course the night does not end Additional activities were Adult were also many fine prints of maritime Colouring Competitions, Trivia Quiz, there with much more entertainment paintings showing the Cunard Queens Napkin Folding, Bingo, Line Dancing, to enjoy including Steve the pianist in in different styles and various ports Ballroom Dancing, Ice Carving the Commodore Club, San Andreas around the world by well known artists demonstrations, Water Colour Art the movie in Illuminations, early trivia in Classes, Juggling Workshop and Golf including the latest of Robert Lloyd’s the Golden Lion Pub, the Champagne practice and games. prints of the three Queens in Liverpool strings in the Grand Lobby, pianist in 2015, QM2, and the three Queens The Bookshop and Library were two in New York. Another artist drawing Andy in the Pub, Royal Court Theatre standout locations. The former is a very Orchestra featuring the music of Basie small area encompassing so many the ships in pencil is Simon Fisher, and Ellington and the Mark Hodgson different products including cards, whose latest creation is the 3 Queens Trio, International Band Vibz in G32 Cunard memorabilia, books, puzzles, celebrating 175 years. The Library has disco, Ballroom and Latin Dancing with magnets, wool which included hat to be the largest at sea – an incredible the Queens Room Orchestra, Big Pub and scarf kits, scrapbooking albums selection of books and sitting space to Quiz, the second Folkloric show and and materials, pens and pencils. There enjoy your selection.

Queen Mary 2 Remastering Queen Mary 2 is undergoing an extensive 25 day dry dock refurbishment (27 May- 21 June 2016) at the Blohm+Voss Shipyard in Hamburg, Germany. In our April edition we reported on how this major refurbishment will further refine and refresh guest interior spaces and launch new exciting innovations designed to exceed guest expectations. Over 2,600 contractors and 1,200 crew have been working tirelessly on this exciting revitalisation for Queen Mary 2. On board chefs have been serving 17,000 meals daily. Our August issue will feature a report on this impressive refit.

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Shanghai, China – Part 2 Last issue Kerry reported on the Shanghai Sampler tour we took during our Queen Mary 2 cruise.

Here now is an overview of other fastest train, the Maglev, which classical gardens in all of China. tours that were available for the visit reaches speeds of 267 miles per hour, Titled “Heaven on Earth by Bullet Train” to Shanghai, described as one of the plus a visit to the tallest buildings in this tour is a one hour bullet train ride World’s most fascinating cities, bursting China. The Jinmao Hyatt Building is an to the city that the great explorer with ancient tradition, culture and impressive 88 floor skyscraper and a Marco Polo considered the most modern technology. trip to the observation floor allows a beautiful and elegant city in the world The best of Shanghai tour, duration panoramic view of the city. Nearby is – Hangzhou. It is the capital of Zhejiang 91/2 hours, delivered the highlights the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, standing at Province with beautiful gardens, lavish of this wonderful city. This guided 1,536 feet, making it the world’s tallest temples and the scenic West Lake, tour explores the narrow alleys and TV Tower. considered one of the scenic wonders cobblestone lanes of the Old Town A different tour is where you head off of China. On this tour there is a visit to before traversing the zigzag bridge the beaten track to discover the old the Chinese Medicine Museum, which and seeing the charming pavilion water town of Zhujiajiao whose history allows time to experience the healing teahouse. The tour allows time to dates back over 1,700 years. It is one traditions and different aspects of this shop in the Old Town and visit the of the best preserved ancient towns ancient field of study. Yu Gardens and enjoy a family-style in the area with old bridges, bubbling Otherwise set off early and take the Chinese lunch at a local restaurant. A streams and willow trees. Another tour shuttle to Huangpu Park, located in highlight is a visit to the Jade Budda is to the ancient town of Suzhou with the Bund and explore yourself the Temple followed by the Shanghai over 2,500 years’ history. Located in famous waterfront and gaze at the Museum with its collection of historic the heart of the Yangtze Delta the variety of architectural styles of the objects and reference pieces. scenic drive arrives at the Garden of buildings, head to Nanjing Road for Final stop is a Silk Factory to visit the the Humble Administrators which was shopping, visit the Yu Gardens, Old workshop and chance to shop. built in1509 during the Ming Dynasty Town and enjoy lunch at a local dim Other tours take you on the world’s and considered to be one of the finest sum restaurant. JT

50 June 2016 St Mary’s Pentagon – Fort Schuyler

Fort Schuyler (SUNY) Maritime Industry Museum at Fort Schuyler New York by Tim Ryan Any visitors to New York and interested in classic ships have a new tourist destination to visit at the little known Maritime Industry Museum at Fort Schuyler in the Bronx. The Museum features the importance of the United States as a seafaring nation with a large collection of ship models, historic artefacts, nautical photographs and prints from the many steamship companies that have comprised the US merchant Marine over the past two hundred years. The Fort Schuyler Museum is housed on fortification was named Fort Schuyler, company records. the campus of the State University of in honour of General Philip Schuyler, The museum was established in 1986 New York (SUNY) Maritime College at who commanded the Northern Army offers one of the largest collections historic Fort Schuyler, The Bronx, New during the War of Independence. The of maritime industry items exhibited in York. Four wings of the fort’s irregular fort was built of granite brought from the USA and is displayed on two floors pentagon-shaped edifice face Long nearby Greenwich, Connecticut and or “decks”. The upper deck contains Island Sound and its juncture with the constructed in an irregular pentagon, the merchant marine exhibits, while East River. The narrow land-spit now shape and is said to have been the the lower level houses exhibits on the known as Throgg’s Neck, upon which finest example in the United States history of the school and its training the Maritime College is located takes of the French type of fortification for ships, and passenger ship lines that its name from John Throgmorton, who the purpose of both sea and land made their mark principally during the obtained a license to settle there defence. twentieth century. from the Dutch Governor of New One of the wings of the old fort has The tour begins at the Underwater Amsterdam on October 2, 1642. now been converted into an extensive Exhibit with artefacts on display Construction of the fort began in 1833 library while two other wings are used recovered from ships sunk in and and housed heavy guns to protect this as classrooms for the College and around New York harbour after which strategic waterway from any invaders the Museum. Visitors to the museum visitors proceed to the Maritime that may have attacked from the sea enter through fort’s sally port (fortified College training ship wing featuring and particularly Long Island Sound and entrance), and cross St. Mary’s each of the eight training ships of was built to accommodate a garrison pentagon to enter the spectacular Maritime College including its present of 1,250 men. In December 1845, entry arch in the centre bastion where vessel the 1962 built Empire State (VI), the fort was ready for its armament the museum entrance is located. The a former C-4 class freighter. The next of 312 seacoast and garrison guns, museum collection also serves as a section is the Hall of Honour dedicated six field pieces and 134 heavy guns. depository for maritime industry books, to graduates of the school whose The installation of the armament periodicals, documents, papers, prints, lives were lost at sea both in war and was completed in 1856, and the photographs, and old steamship peace.

Empire State VI Exhibit

College Crest US Lines Exhibit

www.cruisingnews.com 51 Visitors then proceed to the second deck to an exhibit which presents the Evolution of Seafaring, featuring an extensive range of paintings, artefacts, navigation instruments and ship models from the early days of sail to the modern merchant marine. In the adjacent Military wing an impressive scale model of the Brooklyn Navy Yard as it appeared in 1942 is on display Bremen reflecting the contribution of the US shipbuilding industry during World War 2. The battleships USS Iowa and USS Missouri currently preserved as museum ships at San Pedro, California and Honolulu, Hawaii respectively, were built in Brooklyn during this period. The exhibit’s theme, “A Day in the Life at the Brooklyn Naval Yard,” portrays the scene exactly as it was at that time. Built by Chief Yeoman Leo J. Spiegel, USN (ret.), the intricately designed and Media thoroughly detailed display took over eight years to complete. The lower deck adjacent to the library is the Promenade and is the highlight of the museum for passenger ship enthusiasts. At the entrance to the Promenade are large scale models of the Hamburg American Line vessels Reliance and Hansa together with a magnificent model of the North German Lloyd liner Bremen. The Saturnia Bremen was built in 1929 and was the holder of the Blue Riband for the fastest Transatlantic crossing until 1933 and the ship builder’s model was reputedly confiscated from Hitler’s personal collection at the end of World War 2. Other large models include the Japanese liner Argentina Maru and Italia’s Saturnia. The hall contains numerous smaller models of many famous passenger liners built from the time of the Titanic Reliance to the Queen Elizabeth 2. Of special interest are the many delicately created passenger ship models of the master model builder, Frank Cronican. The beautifully crafted ship models by Cronican are displayed in the corridor dedicated to the modern passenger ship era beginning with the Titanic. This corridor also contains models of other famous passenger vessels and is enhanced with artefacts Moore McCormack Morro Castles Models from the Andrea Doria, United States, Normandie, Queen Mary, Queen Elizabeth, Mauretania, Media, Independence, Constitution and many other fine liners from the twentieth century. A special exhibit features the United States Lines and the SS United States which is dedicated to Commodore Leroy Alexanderson, the longstanding and famed master of the ship and a 1930 graduate of the college. Empire State The exhibit also features the

52 June 2016 Captain’s desk and chair from the Tankers, and Victory Ships were the was taken out of service and sold to SS United States, used by U.S. Lines’ key to victory. Several models along United States Lines but never operated Commodores Manning, Anderson, with actual artefacts from the ships by them. The ship was transferred to and Alexanderson, the only three themselves are exhibited as part of the the Federal Government Reserve Fleet permanent masters of the ship, all museum collection including engine and later converted to a training ship graduates of the school. One of the control panels and bridge displays. in Wisconsin and re-named Empire United States’ 5 bladed, 5.5metre Over 530 Victory ships were built State VI being delivered to the State diameter magnesium bronze propellers during World War 2 and Victory Hall University of New York Maritime College is displayed outside the walls of the fort is dedicated to those vessels and the in 1989. on the Long Island Sound side of the mariners who served upon them. Each year in the Spring the Empire land-spit and in the shadows of the Berthed outside the Fort Precinct State undertakes a 90 day voyage to impressive Throggs Neck Bridge which is the Maritime College’s current Europe and return on behalf of the flies over the Maritime College at this training ship the classic 172m SS Empire point. Maritime College with a complement State (VI) which was laid down in of 684 cadets and 107 officers and Exhibits provide information on the 1961 as SS Oregon at Newport News crew. Officially the veteran ship clipper ship period, such as the Shipbuilding and Dry-dock Company, remains part of the US Maritime famous US clipper ship Lightning, one Newport News, Virginia. Based upon Administration’s ready reserve fleet for of the fastest sailing ships ever built the Mariner Class C-4 cargo ship hull, use as a troop ship if required. Other but tragically lost by fire off Geelong the C-4 vessels were designed in C-4 class ships once well known in in Victoria’s Corio Bay in 1869. Built the early 1950’s for the US Maritime Australian waters included the Matson in Boston in 1854 by Donald McKay Administration (MARAD), under the / Pacific Far East liners Mariposa for the Black Ball Line of Liverpool, leadership of Admiral Edward L. the Lightning was one of the finest Cochrane, to provide a nucleus of fast and Monterey which operated to clipper ships to have ever served in the sealift capacity for the US Military after Australia from 1956 to 1978 with the Australian trade. Numerous displays the limitations of the World War II era Monterey serving MSC Cruises in the of famous naval battles fought in the Liberty / Victory Ships were highlighted Mediterranean up until as recently as United States during the 1700s and by the Korean War. 2006. 1800s are also exhibited highlighting The 17,723 tonne vessel was built for The Maritime Museum at Fort Schuyler the developing technology in ship States Steamship Company and was is funded, staffed, operated and building tools and navigational launched on September 16, 1961 and maintained strictly though volunteer equipment used throughout different delivered to her owners in February support and monetary contributions maritime eras. of 1962 for service in various Pacific and many Maritime College cadets By way of contrast, mass produced trades. In the 1970s, the vessel was volunteer time to serve as museum merchant ships were the key to moving purchased by Moore-McCormack tour guides and provide exhibit men, weapons, food and fuel to the Lines for the South American trade and construction and upkeep. For those war zones during World War 2 and renamed Mormactide and operated travelling to New York a visit to the the Maritime Commission’s Liberty, T-2 by that company until 1982 when it Museum is highly recommended.

Brooklyn Naval Yard 2016

SS United States Propellor Museum Displays SS United States Exhibit

www.cruisingnews.com 53 New Carnival Vista Carnival Cruise Line has taken delivery of its newest, largest and most innovative ship, the 133,500-tonne Carnival Vista, at a traditional maritime handover ceremony held at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy. The 3954-passenger ship then repositioned to Trieste, Italy, where it departed on its maiden voyage on 1 May, kicking off a summer schedule in Europe that runs through until October 2016. Carnival Vista offers a number of unique features, including a groundbreaking suspended cycling experience called SkyRide, the first IMAX Theatre at sea and the RedFrog Pub & Brewery offering three different kinds of beer brewed onboard. Also new is ‘Family Harbor’, featuring area. The ship’s outdoor spaces Following a 13-day transatlantic special family accommodations and include a massive WaterWorks aqua crossing, Carnival Vista will operate a family concierge, along with the park, highlighted by the 138m-long two 11-day cruises from New York in tropics-inspired Havana staterooms Kaleid-o-slide, the longest slide on any November before launching a year- and suites offering a dedicated pool Carnival Cruise Line ship. round Caribbean service from Miami.

MV Reef Endeavour $2million refurbishment Captain Cook Cruises Fiji has All suites, staterooms and cabins were completed its $2 million refurbishment refurbished by Maree deLatour from of small ship cruise vessel, MV Reef FURNZ, a leading New Zealand interiors Endeavour which hosts three, four, business. Stage one of a new en-suite seven and eleven night cruises around installation in all cabins, staterooms the Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands and suites is now completed with and remote northern Islands of Fiji. all staterooms and suites on A deck The refurbishments occurred over featuring a new en-suite. a three month period, beginning in The MV Reef Endeavour’s sundeck February when the ship was in dry has been completely refurbished with dock. Ship refurbishments include new carpet, charthouse, jacuzzi and a soft refurbishment of all suites, windbreak glass to protect the alfresco staterooms and cabins including dining area. C Deck has been fitted new pillow-tops on all mattresses, with new public bathrooms and new According to Managing Director, new blinds, mirrors, wall art by marine windows have been installed in the Jackie Charlton, “we are so pleased photographic artist, Wendy Morris, Lounge and Dining rooms. The whole with the refurbishment and the MV fresh paint, cushions, new linen and ship has also been given a complete Reef Endeavour looks the best she has Pure Fiji Coconut amenities in all rooms. new coat of paint. ever looked.” Highlights on Genting Dream Underwater discovery is a must, and now possible for guests travelling on Genting Dream with 2 state-of-the-art submersibles onboard. Designed to carry one pilot and four passengers, guests can be taken deep under the ocean, where they will explore spectacular sights and encounter a dazzling array of fish and sea creatures. Also there will be two different types of Crystal Life Spas onboard. Relaxation will be easy with the Crystal Life Asian Spa or the Crystal Life Western Spa. The Crystal Life Asian spa is the latest reflexology lounge at sea with 100 extremely comfy chairs in a paradise environment that will sooth all your stress away. Lay back and enjoy the vitality pool which offers rest and revitalisation. Or try the Crystal Life Western Spa where you can enjoy a wide variety of treatments from Swedish, Thai, Hawaiian Lomi Lomi, Balinese to Japanese Shiatsu massages or a beautiful scrub, warm wraps and a number of other treatments. The Crystal Life Spa area will also have a ladies salon and gentlemen’s barber, fitness area and a healthy eating restaurant.

54 June 2016 Legend of the Seas Sold Royal Caribbean has entered into ship’s final Australian sailing as Legend an agreement to sell Legend of the of the Seas repositions to Europe Seas to the UK cruise line, Thomson for delivery to her new owner. All Cruises, in March 2017. This follows a onward itineraries in Asia and Europe similar sale of sister ship Splendour of on Legend of the Seas will also be the Seas in 2015. Regrettably, the sale affected. Two additional new sailings of Legend of the Seas will result in the will be offered from Singapore to Dubai cancellation of five of her roundtrip (3 March 2017, 10 nights) and Dubai to Brisbane cruises in February and March Barcelona (13 March 2017, 13 nights). 2017. A sixth cruise on 9 April will also Rhapsody of the Seas will then replace be rescheduled, bringing forward her all of Legend of the Seas’ scheduled from Venice, Italy. Rhapsody of the repositioning from Brisbane to Asia to cruises in the Mediterranean from Seas’ published cruises over this period, 20 February 2017. This new 11-night June to October 2017, with identical sailing from Cape Liberty, New York sailing to Singapore will mark the itineraries and departure dates, sailing have been cancelled.

MSC Cruises Launches Sir Bani Yas Island ‘Beach Oasis’ island paradise. MSC Cruises has been working on perfecting this destination together with the Abu Dhabi Ports Authority for over two years. The tropical beach oasis is on a smaller island connected to the main island by an attractive wooden boardwalk that secures exclusive access to MSC Cruises guests to an authentic beach holiday experience, with hundreds of palm trees, shaded cabanas and over 2,000 sunbeds across 36,000sqm of fine golden beaches. Other key facilities include: An exclusive, private space for MSC Yacht Club guests with an area serving elegant finger food and refreshments; An MSC Aurea Spa area offering a menu of relaxing massages from beachside cabana huts with stunning sea views, treatments available include Aurea Del Mare massage with seashells, MSC Cruises has released the first been transformed into a beach oasis bamboo massage therapy and a details of yet another exclusive island destination, exclusive for the use of range of Bali massages; Sports facilities, destination, the Sir Bani Yas Island MSC Cruises guests. From December including beach volleyball and tennis; beach oasis, which further enriches 2016, MSC Fantasia will add this A family and kids-dedicated area, its winter 2016/2017 itineraries in the exclusive, brand new destination to with a parents’ pergola; A Bedouin Emirates. The 1.5 mile-long stretch of its already rich winter itineraries in the tent offering arts and crafts created by land on the natural island just off the region, as guests will be able to spend local communities and a lounge space southwest coast of Abu Dhabi has a full day on this stunning tropical with a bar and live music, for relaxing.

The Queenslanders Came and Conquered In a colourful sea invasion from the sessions with former players. north, a ship load of rugby league fans P&O Cruises President Sture Myrmell and ex-players sailed into Sydney for said the cruise line’s expansion to a the first ever Holden State of Origin five-ship fleet had allowed it to bolster cruise from Brisbane. P&O Cruises’ its event offering to include one of the Pacific Dawn arrived in Sydney about biggest fixtures on the local sporting 630am, cruising past the Opera House calendar, with the cruise proving to be and docking at White Bay for a special a sell-out. overnight visit, with all guests receiving “Whether or not the Maroons take entry and transfers to the Origin opener home the Origin trophy in 2016, this as part of the cruise fare. Photo James Morgan cruise is a big win for Queensland The seven-night roundtrip cruise footy fans. As well as transport, great value,” Mr Myrmell said. departed Brisbane calling at Moreton accommodation, food and This cruise was a successful one with Island and Newcastle. entertainment, guests on the inaugural the Maroons conquering the New During the cruise, fans enjoyed a range State of Origin cruise are getting some South Wales Blues in game one of of league-themed activities from Origin of the hottest tickets in town included a three game series. Go the mighty trivia, photo opportunities and Q&A as part of their cruise fare – it’s seriously Queenslanders!

www.cruisingnews.com 55 previously with Azamara Club Cruises, Port Authority of NSW. the upmarket division of RCL and for Additional plenary and group the Cunard and Seabourn brands while workshop sessions will explore a range at Carnival. of topics critical to the growth of the In mid-2015, Rodriguez unveiled the cruise industry. Stephen Bradford, Chair blueprint for a major brand expansion of the Australian Cruise Association will for Crystal Cruises which will include help us to look at the reasons behind overseeing the introduction of three the steady incline of the industry over new classes of ships and vessels with the last 20 years in order to chart our Crystal Yacht Cruises, Crystal River way for the future. Cruises and the Crystal Exclusive Class The Conference is being sponsored of ocean vessels – along with Crystal by the Port Authority of NSW and Charter Air and Crystal Luxury Air. Destination NSW. It will be held this year From the CDU desk: This has been dubbed by the travel at the Four Seasons Hotel which was The first two and hospitality industry as the largest chosen in the main due to its close speakers have expansion in history for any luxury proximity to the Opera House and the been announced brand. Overseas Passenger Terminal where for the exciting Also at the podium will some of the hospitality sessions will take 20th anniversary be Bruce Anderson. place. This includes a closing lunch conference of the Anderson is a founding onboard the Carnival Spirit. Australian Cruise Principal of Starcrest Registrations are now open for Association which will be held in Consulting Group in Seattle the conference at http://www. Sydney from September 7-9 this year. and has over 25 years australiancruiseassociation.com/ Edie Rodriguez, President of experience working conferences. We welcome attendance and CEO of Crystal Cruises on critical environmental issues for by all our members and anyone in the will give the keynote the cruise industry including major travel industry associated with cruising address. Ms Rodriguez emissions reduction programs. He will in Australia. is the first CEO of an speak on Starcrest’s work with port and Further Details – and all media enquiries: international cruise line maritime related air quality issues and Jill Abel, Chief Executive Officer to speak at an ACA development of Clean Air Plans. He has Australian Cruise Association conference. She will speak on the extensive background working in the Tel/Fax: +61 3 6223 7334 luxury cruising segment, a topic she is US and internationally and consulted Mob: 0419 511 966 well qualified to discuss having worked on White Bay Cruise Terminal for the [email protected]

I don’t like it article pointing out that Cruise New Official statistics are used to assist with when cruising is Zealand’s annual report assesses the central and regional government attacked. So it was added value to the New Zealand funding, to make decisions on annoying when economy to be more than $500 million infrastructure investments, and to a New Zealand each year, increasing employment plan for the future. Fortunately the sponsored visiting by over 10,000. Citing well-researched research we commission produces English academic, information may not be as exciting robust information that regional tourism Jonathon Porritt, as a deeply negative attack, but it is groups are able to cite, but it must be discussing sustainability, chose to get correct, and demonstrably so. supported by accurate statistics from stuck into cruising. He was reported Which brings me to my point – the the government agencies charged as saying that cruise ships “arrive, information Cruise New Zealand with doing so. It was with a sense of disgorge their thousands of passengers produces using data provided relief, then, that we have made some for a day and then they all go away. from cruise ship visits is important to headway in working with government The economic value to the country is our members and is important for to include cruise passengers in transit very little”. Sure he was generalising, decision makers. So we have been through New Zealand. It is still a long and making sweeping statements, concerned for many years that cruise road but the blocks are reducing. as well as having a go at other areas ship passenger numbers have been Statistics may not be glamourous, but of the New Zealand economy, but significantly under reported in official they are critical to our industry, and we it was his off the cuff remarks about publications. Passengers who arrive will continue to push for and provide cruising that was more widely reported. on cruise ships, but for whom New accurate information. Fortunately Cruise New Zealand has Zealand is not their final destination, are been providing good information in not counted, because only arrivals at Kevin O’Sullivan our annual Economic Impact Report to airports are included. Our estimation is Chairman refute this sort of rubbish. that this number of cruise passengers in Cruise New Zealand Consequently I was able to provide transit could be as high as 176,000 this [email protected] a more balanced view in a follow up season and rising each year. +6421784968

56 June 2016 October Set to Become Cruise Month Down Under Cruise Lines International Association particularly timely Down Under as it (CLIA) Australasia has announced the coincided with the start of the peak expansion of its annual Cruise Week cruise season. promotion with the launch of a new Similar to Cruise Week, “Plan a Cruise month-long cruise campaign this Month” will aim to raise consumer October. The move is part of a global awareness of cruising. The first CLIA roll out of CLIA’s “Plan a Cruise Month”, Australasia month-long promotion will Australis, which operates small ship which will see CLIA offices around focus on providing agent members cruise expeditions in Patagonia and the world synchronise their cruise with the tools and resources to top Cape Horn in southern Chile promotion for the first time. promote cruise holidays to new and and Argentina, was an exhibitor at current clients while also highlighting CLIA Australasia Commercial Director the first ever Latin America travel the expertise of CLIA certified travel Brett Jardine said the extended cruise expo in Sydney on 15 May. The free agents as the best port of call for campaign was first introduced in the public travel show was organised by holidaymakers wanting to take a US last year. “As the cruise industry the Australian Travel Association for holiday at sea. continues to boom in Australia and Latin America (ATALA). Australis was around the world, a week is no longer “Plan a Cruise Month” will provide the also on show at ATALA’s public travel enough time to promote cruising. perfect platform for travel agents, show in Melbourne on 22 May and It’s a natural progression to follow cruise lines and industry partners to at ATALA’s travel trade workshops in our colleagues in North America showcase the many attributes of a both cities. in expanding our annual cruise cruise holiday and underline that there Pictured are Michelle Mohaupt and campaign to a full month,” Mr Jardine is a cruise for everyone,” Mr Jardine Luke Myers for Australis in Australia. said. Mr Jardine said October was added. P&O Road Shows P&O Cruises has been causing MAY-hem during the month of May with a series of road shows in New South Wales and Queensland. The popular happy hour events have proved the perfect way to introduce agents to the cruise line’s latest cruise offerings, including a new voyage to Dark Mofo in Hobart, and to share details of Pacific Explorer. Held in Brisbane on May 3, and also in Campbelltown, Penrith and Wollongong in New South Wales, the four events attracted more than 280 agents, with one lucky agent at each event winning a P&O Sea Break cruise for two.

Carnival Cruise Line Shows Agents There’s More to Moreton Island Adventure was the name of the game for Carnival Cruise Line’s sales team as they hosted more than 40 travel agents on a famil to the cruise line’s newest port, Moreton Island. Pictured at the Brisbane event Richard At Campbelltown: Zach Gregory, P&O The visit to Tangalooma Resort at Waugh, P&O Cruises; Brian Bransby, Cruises; Amanda Hillard, Helloworld Moreton Island took place during the 2M Travel; Rob Warner, Globenet; Sissel BDM; Michelle Pestana and Sean cruise line’s second four-night cruise to Way, P&O Cruises; Kristy Swyny, Travel Skilton from Skilled Travel and Matthew the Queensland hotspot in May. Edge Redbank; Mathieu Cadart and Chisholm and Vanessa Citroni from During the call, the Carnival team and Kate Whitefield, Ucango Travel. Travel Associates Camden. agents enjoyed a special cocktail party in the resort’s Waterfront Pavilion and experienced some of the island’s famous action-packed activities including hand-feeding wild dolphins, an ATV quad biking course and snorkelling local wrecks. Carnival Cruise Line will return to Moreton Island later this year, with two four-night cruises on Carnival Spirit scheduled to depart Sydney on September 9 and 13, 2016. Pictured during the popular Desert At Penrith P&O Cruises Director of Wollongong Shari Sweeny, Christine Safari shore tour are members of Sales, Ryan Taibel; P&O Cruises Cartes and Jaci Crofts from Flight Carnival’s sales team (l-r) Shane Business Development Manager Jess Centre Picton; Jess O’Brien and Zach Gibbons, Lance Dye, Kristen Versitano, O’Brien and prize winner Caitlin Burns Gregory from P&O Cruises and Nat Mark Richards, Heather Pryde, Anton from Flight Centre Plumpton and at Sacco, Flight Centre Picton. Loeb, Wendy Collins, Natalie Bax.

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