17TH YEAR OF PUBLICATION ESTABLISHED 1998 DECEMBER 2014 ISSUE 92 PRICE $8.25 (INCL GST) Voyager of the Seas arriving in Sydney Pages 32-33 Pacific Dawn in new livery Page 4 Featuring a comprehensive coverage of Global Cruising for Cruise Passengers, the Trade and the Industry www.cruisingnews.com cruıspassengere cruıspassengere 3FBEFSTh$IPJDF 3FBEFSTh$IPJDF AWARDS AWARDS #20 2014 2014 Experience Movies W R WI R INNE NNE Under The Stars® BEST BEST FOR PREMIUM WELLNESS CRUISE LINE & SPA with complimentary MUST-DO fresh popcorn. ACTIVITIES TO CELEBRATE THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF PRINCESS CRUISES 16 Watch the night-time 50 27 Set a course for the 34 Taste authentic regional 39 Visit the Batu Caves in 42 Immerse yourself in spectacle of an original ultimate adventure onboard cuisine - from Côte de Kuala Lumpur where long- Asian culture at the first Princess® musical Sea Princess®’ 104-night Boeuf to New Zealand tailed macaque monkeys Japanese Bath on any production, featuring world- Round World Cruise. double lamb chops. will greet you as you climb cruise, on board class performers. 28 Browse the art gallery 35 Take a course in the 272 steps leading into Diamond Princess® 17 Participate in oceanview and bid on a piece at the destination photography, the temple cave. 44 Get a portrait created by fitness classes ranging from Champagne Art Auction. then try out your new skills 40 Discover backyard the talented photographers yoga and Pilates to cycling at your next destination. wonders, including in our Platinum Studio. and Body Sculpt Boot Camp. 29 Indulge in irresistible freshbaked pastries at the 36 Treat yourself to the Great Barrier Reef, 45 Order room service 18 Steal peace-and-quiet International Café. delectable cuisine at which you can explore 24 hours a day, for when time in our spa-inspired by snorkelling or from a Sun Princess® in Milford Sound, 30 Take in live music in traditional sushi bar, you just don’t feel like Sanctuary, just for adults. catamaran. New Zealand. the Atrium, a bustling Kai Sushi onboard Sun leaving the comfort of your 19 Go for a jog and revel in the destination onboard Princess® and Diamond 41 Enjoy our complimentary stateroom. panorama of ocean and sky. your ship. Princess®. soft-serve ice cream on the 46 Yell Bingo! Win prizes 2 Get into the spirit at themed 9 Explore unchartered pool deck—with sprinkles! parties such as Mardi Gras, caves and over 300 miles 20 Experience Movies 31 Test your vocal skills at 37 Celebrate our “Love and meet other passengers Carnival, and Oktoberfest. of complex tunnels in Under The Stars with Princess® Pop Star karaoke. Boat®” heritage at a top- who love to play, too. complimentary fresh Papua New Guinea. deck party. 47 Excite your kids with 3 Kick back on your popcorn. 32 Attempt to figure out balcony and contemplate 10 Savor the freshly the tricks of our renowned 38 Watch the sun set over Jr.CHEF@Sea cooking the amazing views of a baked “Best Pizza at Sea,” 21 Gain intriguing insights illusionists. the ocean from the Aft classes, sports and about ports you’re visiting Deck. videogame tournaments, constantly changing world. according to USA TODAY. 33 Join our Creativity@Sea at Destination Expert #43 and activities that teach program and craft unique 4 Raise a toast at our 50th 11 Laugh it up with presentations. Get a massage about the places and keepsakes to bring home Anniversary Dinner, headliner comedians ® cultures they encounter. featuring famous dishes who’ve starred 22 Join our Zumba Around with you. at Lotus Spa , enjoyed by passengers over on Comedy Central and the World class for an voted “Best Spa 48 Pamper yourself with #I the decades. late-night TV. exhilarating workout set a facial, nail treatment, Indulge in chocolate to global music. on a Cruise Ship” or hair styling at the 5 Enjoy a bird’s eye view of 12 Take the ultimate by Spafinder Lotus Spa. desserts, chocolate Maui from Haleakala Crater, shopping trip along 23 Don an `aqua helmet’ and wine tastings, rising over 3,000 kilometres Singapore’s famous and view colourful coral and Wellness 365. 49 Join our chefs for a above the Pacific Ocean. 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ACTIVITIES TO CELEBRATE THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF PRINCESS CRUISES 16 Watch the night-time 50 27 Set a course for the 34 Taste authentic regional 39 Visit the Batu Caves in 42 Immerse yourself in spectacle of an original ultimate adventure onboard cuisine - from Côte de Kuala Lumpur where long- Asian culture at the first Princess® musical Sea Princess®’ 104-night Boeuf to New Zealand tailed macaque monkeys Japanese Bath on any production, featuring world- Round World Cruise. double lamb chops. will greet you as you climb cruise, on board class performers. 28 Browse the art gallery 35 Take a course in the 272 steps leading into Diamond Princess® 17 Participate in oceanview and bid on a piece at the destination photography, the temple cave. 44 Get a portrait created by fitness classes ranging from Champagne Art Auction. then try out your new skills 40 Discover backyard the talented photographers yoga and Pilates to cycling at your next destination. wonders, including in our Platinum Studio. and Body Sculpt Boot Camp. 29 Indulge in irresistible freshbaked pastries at the 36 Treat yourself to the Great Barrier Reef, 45 Order room service 18 Steal peace-and-quiet International Café. delectable cuisine at which you can explore 24 hours a day, for when time in our spa-inspired by snorkelling or from a Sun Princess® in Milford Sound, 30 Take in live music in traditional sushi bar, you just don’t feel like Sanctuary, just for adults. catamaran. New Zealand. the Atrium, a bustling Kai Sushi onboard Sun leaving the comfort of your 19 Go for a jog and revel in the destination onboard Princess® and Diamond 41 Enjoy our complimentary stateroom. panorama of ocean and sky. your ship. Princess®. soft-serve ice cream on the 46 Yell Bingo! Win prizes 2 Get into the spirit at themed 9 Explore unchartered pool deck—with sprinkles! parties such as Mardi Gras, caves and over 300 miles 20 Experience Movies 31 Test your vocal skills at 37 Celebrate our “Love and meet other passengers Carnival, and Oktoberfest. of complex tunnels in Under The Stars with Princess® Pop Star karaoke. Boat®” heritage at a top- who love to play, too. complimentary fresh Papua New Guinea. deck party. 47 Excite your kids with 3 Kick back on your popcorn. 32 Attempt to figure out balcony and contemplate 10 Savor the freshly the tricks of our renowned 38 Watch the sun set over Jr.CHEF@Sea cooking the amazing views of a baked “Best Pizza at Sea,” 21 Gain intriguing insights illusionists. the ocean from the Aft classes, sports and about ports you’re visiting Deck. videogame tournaments, constantly changing world. according to USA TODAY. 33 Join our Creativity@Sea at Destination Expert #43 and activities that teach program and craft unique 4 Raise a toast at our 50th 11 Laugh it up with presentations. Get a massage about the places and keepsakes to bring home Anniversary Dinner, headliner comedians ® cultures they encounter. featuring famous dishes who’ve starred 22 Join our Zumba Around with you. at Lotus Spa , enjoyed by passengers over on Comedy Central and the World class for an voted “Best Spa 48 Pamper yourself with #I the decades. late-night TV. exhilarating workout set a facial, nail treatment, Indulge in chocolate to global music. on a Cruise Ship” or hair styling at the 5 Enjoy a bird’s eye view of 12 Take the ultimate by Spafinder Lotus Spa. desserts, chocolate Maui from Haleakala Crater, shopping trip along 23 Don an `aqua helmet’ and wine tastings, rising over 3,000 kilometres Singapore’s famous and view colourful coral and Wellness 365. 49 Join our chefs for a above the Pacific Ocean. Orchard Road. tropical fish without getting culinary demo, followed by and chocolate spa your hair wet in Bora Bora.