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Cruise Weekly today CRUISE Weekly today Scenic Eclipse “extraordinary lengths” features four pages of all the SCENIC has essentially taken latest cruise industry news on the role of the shipyard plus a front cover wrap from which was meant to build its Holland America Line and a full groundbreaking new Scenic page from Windstar. Eclipse, with the company’s founder Glen Moroney citing the “extraordinary lengths Scenic has Win a Euro cruise gone to to complete the ship”. A statement from Moroney was HOLLAND America Line is read to attendees at the Scenic giving agents the chance to Night of Stars gala dinner in win a cruise for two people Sydney on Sat night, in which he when bookings are made confirmed that financial issues on any of its 2019 European at the shipyard had resulted in cruises. more than 14 weeks of lost time Valued at $10,000, the prize due to strike action and other includes two tickets aboard disruptions. employ more than 100 specialist be working on Scenic Eclipse.” Nieuw Statendam for a seven- The delivery of Scenic Eclipse employees as well as overseeing Moroney thanked the Australian day Euro cruise plus airfares. has already been delayed twice, over 500 subcontractors who are travel trade for its ongoing Agents need to enter their with the ship currently scheduled working to complete Eclipse. support of Scenic despite this details at https://gohal.com. to debut on 13 Apr 2019. “Despite the shipyard’s “extremely challenging time”. au/ after receiving and paying Moroney said many workers at challenges, the quality of He said when the ship arrives a deposit to be eligible, with the Uljanik shipyard in Croatia workmanship is exceptional and it will be “everything we have two $1,000 Coles Myer gift were leaving due to being owed there are many pleasant surprises promised and much more,” cards each week also on offer outstanding wages, with Scenic in store for our guests...the adding he would provide a - see cover page for more. stepping in to now directly workers are extremely proud to further update in mid-Feb.

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Celestyal PR change Windstar South Pac WINDSTAR Cruises has Evergreen Euro brochure GREEK Islands and announced a new collection of EVERGREEN Cruises Mediterranean cruise South Pacific itineraries in 2020 & Tours has announced operator Celestyal Cruises has starting from $2,322 per person the release of its latest appointed Gate 7 to look after twin share. 2019/2020 European River its public relations in Australia. For further information on the Cruising brochure. “Celestyal Cruises is thrilled latest trips see page five. The latest collection to partner with Gate 7 to features a range of eight- create widespread Australian to 15-day itineraries across awareness of our cruise France, , discovery experiences through Blue Lagoon comp Germany, Austria, Hungary, the enchanting Greek Islands,” BLUE Lagoon Cruises is Romania and Portugal. said Celestyal Cruises APAC running a new agent incentive “Now is the time to Regional Manager Stewart which offers the winner a trip secure the best rates Williams. for two to Fiji. for our remaining 2019 The cruise line operates Each Blue Lagoon cruise sold departures and our early two mid-sized vessels and will earn one entry into the release 2020 departures,” has flagged Aussie trade draw, with upgrades from a said Evergreen Cruises & activity including educational Hibiscus Cabin to an Orchid Tours Director of Sales and workshops starting in Mar, Cabin earning double points. Marketing Angus Crichton. and the launch of a new 2019 The comp ends 30 Jun & is “A true gem of our brochure available HERE. open to Aussie & NZ agents. European program is our Portugal product...we have been cruising the Douro River for two years and continue the company’s 13-day Majestic Royal bans “reckless” passenger for life to get rave reviews and feedback Mekong Discoverer River Cruise ROYAL Caribbean International has banned a man for life after he from our guests around the tour which features a seven-night jumped from the eleventh floor of Symphony of the Seas last week. Emerald world,” he added. luxury cruise on board Nick Naydev had his friends film the incident which has since Harmony The eight-day Secrets of Douro, - departing Aug. gone viral, showing him laughing Porto to Porto cruise includes The trip visits popular tourist before plunging into the water when explorations of six towns, an hubs in Vietnam and Cambodia the vessel was docked in Nassau, excursion to the Coa Valley and is priced from $3,485pp. Bahamas. Museum, and dinner at Douro Also available at a discounted “This was stupid and reckless Valley wine estate. rate is Evergreen’s 21-day Grand behaviour and he and his companions The package is priced from Tour of Vietnam and Cambodia have been banned from ever sailing $4,545 per person. package which launches in Aug with us again,” the cruise line said in a MEANWHILE Evergreen Cruises and boasts a two-night cruise in statement to Fox News. & Tours has launched its Time world heritage listed Ha Long Bay Naydev was not allowed to reboard to Travel campaign, offering in Vietnam, as well as visits to the ship after the stunt, with Royal savings of up to $2,500 per couple Hanoi, Hoi An, Hue, Ho Chi Minh Caribbean instructing him that he on select cruise packages in City and Siem Reap. would need to find his own way home Indochina. The package will lead in at from the Bahamas. Special prices are available for $6,525 per person.

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Monday 21st January 2019 Viking 2020 river brox VIKING Cruises has released its 2020 river cruise brochure featuring refreshed itineraries in Asia, Egypt, France, Portugal, Russia, and Ukraine. Highlights from the latest Australian-UK start-up years now and it is really easy edition include the 12-day Kiev, JOINT Horizon Sail has announced it to see why with its beautiful Black Sea & Bucharest package will commence cruising in Jun, coastline, enchanting medieval exploring Romania and Ukraine targeting “young professionals” streets, excellent food scene, and priced from $5,795ppts. and “adventure seekers” seeking laid-back culture and fantastic Another popular tour featured cruises of the Croatian coast. nightlife,” he added. is the 10-day Holland & Belgium Horizon Sail co-founder Wes Horizon Sail said it will offer a river cruise itinerary which sails Baimbridge believes the company “wide range of trip inclusions” both countries’ many inland can capitalise on a market niche in and be the first sustainability- waterways. the increasingly popular European focused Croatian sailing company Price leads in at $5,195ppts cruise destination. in the market. and has been expanded beyond “What we found was that there “We have found that while the tulip season. our brand-new brochure and was a real gap in the market for many environmental concerns To mark the launch of its 2020 updated itineraries, but we young professional travellers unfortunately haven’t yet gained brochure, Viking has announced currently have some amazing who want to experience culture, much local attention in Croatia, it will offer free air travel to river cruise deals on offer,” said history and gastronomy and not the majority of our passengers guests who book a 2020 river Viking’s Managing Director just party all day every day,” do care about these things,” cruise of 12 days or longer on Michelle Black. Baimbridge said. Baimbridge said. select itineraries. For more information, view the “The Croatian cruising market The first cruise departs 16 Jun - “Not only have we released new brochure online HERE. has been growing steadily for for more info CLICK HERE.

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Cruise Japan slows down FACE-2-FACE: THE number of Calendar visitors to Japan dropped Liz 3.3% in 2018, according to the country’s Transport Ministry. Sawers The downturn represents the This week’s port calls of first dip in cruise passengers to cruise ships at various National Sales and Distribution Japan since 2013, attributed destinations around Australia Manager, Coral Expeditions. mainly to a significant drop off and New Zealand. in cruise ships from China. 1. What is the favourite part Despite the decline, Japan SYDNEY of your job? visited aligns with my values anticipates it will achieve its Ovation of the Seas 21 Jan The passion and pride with and feels good. goal of attracting five million Sun Princess 22 Jan which the team at Coral 4. What was your best famil? cruise ship visitors in 2020. Explorer of the Seas 24 Jan Expeditions operates is I recently had the opportunity Pacific Eden 24 Jan infectious. A defining spirit to explore the beautiful Great Majestic Princess 25 Jan and culture is underpinned Barrier Reef. Champagne, Pacific Explorer 25 Jan by a dynamic team who oysters and an amazing sunset Pacific Aria 26 Jan are passionate about small whilst unwinding on Sudbury Pacific Eden 27 Jan ship expedition cruising and Cay left a lasting impression. PORTHOLE exploring remote destinations I’m now looking forward MELBOURNE far off the well-trodden tourist to upcoming adventures to Pacific Eden 21 Jan trails. remote coastal Tasmania and Golden Princess 23 Jan 2. Why did you choose a Papua New Guinea this year. CHECKING in to your cabin Carnival Legend 24 Jan career in the cruise industry? 5. What should the cruise Pacific Jewel 26 Jan on a cruise ship for the first I am an enthusiast of nature- ship of the future look like? time should be a memorable BRISBANE based tourism experiences That’s an easy one, Coral experience full of many nice Seven Seas Mariner 22 Jan and have travelled the world Adventurer, our newest ship surprises, however being Pacific Aria 22 Jan holidaying and working in some which will be christened in Apr. confronted with a mound of Pacific Dawn 26 Jan of the world’s most spectacular 6. When not at work, how do moving human flesh is rarely CAIRNS destinations. The opportunity you spend your time? one of them. Seven Seas Mariner 25 Jan to visit Australia’s more remote Being new to Cairns, I’m Unfortunately that’s what Europa 2 27 Jan destinations, as well as areas taking every opportunity to faced a couple from Northern including PNG, the South Pacific, explore like a tourist. I have Ireland recently as they DARWIN Indonesia and Sulawesi, is so been enjoying walks through Europa 2 23 Jan opened up the door to their exciting! the rainforest, snorkelling and cabin on an Norwegian Cruise FREMANTLE 3. What is the biggest diving the reef, and exploring Lines cruise from Singapore to Astor 25 Jan challenge facing the industry? the food trail in the Tablelands. Thailand. ADELAIDE The splendour of tourist I can’t wait to spend some time “I could see the back of a man Golden Princess 25 Jan destinations and their natural visiting the many waterfalls and on the bed who was directly beauty is essential to maintain creeks this stunning region has facing us and it was obvious he HOBART the industry’s enormous to offer. Carnival Legend 26 Jan was in the middle of having sex growth, and the impact of 7. How do you wind down with a woman,” Mary Jackson AUCKLAND tourism on the environment after a busy week? told Scotland’s Sunday Post. Norwegian Jewel 21 Jan continues to be a pressing Being only five minutes’ walk “I was traumatised and I Azamara Quest 22 Jan issue. Working for a pioneering from the beach, my fave thing needed a glass of water,” she Seabourn Encore 22 Jan small ship cruise line who to do is to catch up with friends added. Radiance of the Seas 24 Jan ensures minimal impact on the with a glass of wine and watch NCL told The Post it was Viking Orion 26 Jan destinations and communities the sunset over the Coral Sea. investigating the incident.

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