Cruise

W E E K L Y
Tuesday 07 Mar 2017

Cruise Weekly today

Cruise Weekly today features
Intrepids adventure cruising takes off
four pages of all the latest INTREPID Groups adventure Could we create a style of and see a place.
cruise industry news. cruise program will be ramped travel that delivers some of the Two-thousand passengers
up and enter into new markets in benefits of cruising in terms of suddenly arrive in a location and
2018/19, building on the success unpacking once, returning to your are in port one day and its often
RCI reclass cabins of a program endorsed by agents. own cabin each night without having a detrimental impact on
ROYAL Caribbean will introduce Managing director-turned-ceo, having to change locations and certain places in the world.
fleet-wide changes to stateroom James Thornton said Peregrines waking in a new place each day? Thornton cited the situation
names and deck plan codes in an small ship Adventure Cruising Due to its size, adventure in Venice which is struggling to
effort to make ship categories program had proven ripe for cruises are able to obtain access cope with cruise ship demand.
easier to understand and more the picking for travellers who to ports large cruise ships cannot He said Intrepid was keen to get
marketable, the cruise line said. hadnt considered themselves as reach, with disembarkation a larger slice of the cruise market,
The structure will introduce traditional cruise customers. quick and seamless. building on its modest program to
new category codes, intuitive Launched in Nov, the Adventure He said there was a gap in polar regions, the Galapagos and
category names and changes Cruising comprises 10 itineraries, the market for genuine local Croatia coastal cruising, available
based on stateroom attributes, based on boats with a maximum experiences that benefit travellers through Intrepid and Peregrine.
size, location and occupancy. of 50 passengers, in destinations and the people they visit, such as For a number of years we did
RCI swapped the term family including Croatia, Greece, Spain, enabling pax to sample local food quite well...but this is a different
for spacious or ultra spacious Iceland, Portugal and Cuba. from local businesses, rather than style to which weve offered
for high occupancy staterooms, We have been quite successful on the ship itself. before under the Peregrine brand,
noting the rooms are not only and surprised by the strength of The boat isnt the highlight, the with each cruise carbon-offset.
appealing to family travellers but the initial uptake, Thornton told destination is the highlight. The Australian travel trade
also other groups of individuals. Cruise Weekly yesterday. Thornton had a dig at large ship has really gotten behind it and is
From tomorrow 08 Mar, the I guess we pondered new areas operators and their impact on supporting our ambitions.
updates will be reflected in the post-TUI we could move into, he communities they visit. Expect to see Southeast Asia
opened deployment for the 2018- said, referring to the split from Arguably, its not the most and Central America added to the
2019 season. the travel giant 20 months ago. sustainable way to get around program next year, he told CW.
CH
AR
M

NORWEGIAN JEWEL EXCLUSIVE OFFER

13
RE
FO
BE
K

CHOOSE UP TO
O
BO

OFFERS* ONBOARD SPEND+ DEPOSITS

Up To US$3,300 in Overall Value

CLICK HERE FOR ITINERARIES OR CALL 1300 255 200

*Terms & conditions apply. Itineraries and offers are correct as at 6 March 2017 and are subject to change or withdrawal. Offer ends 13 March 2017 unless extended. For full terms & conditions, visit www.ncl.com.au.

Website: www.cruiseweekly.com.au | Phone: 1300 799 220 | Fax: 1300 799 221 | Email: info@cruiseweekly.com.au Page 1
 cruise
W E E K L Y
MSC Dubai-Japan trip
MSC Cruises has announced
its first foray into Japan, with a
28-night MSC Splendida cruise
departing Dubai on 31 Mar 2018.
The itinerary will include Abu
Dhabi, Muscat, Colombo, Phuket,
Langkawi, Penang, Port Klang,
Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City,
Hong Kong and Shanghai before
concluding in Yokohama, Japan.
Reduced rates and $100 on
board credit are available until 13
Mar, prices lead in at A$2,619pp.
For more info, CLICK HERE.
TOO GOOD
TO MISS
FROM
$5,995PP
FLY FREE
STRIC TLY
TO EUROPE
LIMITED
GRAND EUROPEAN TOUR
Amsterdam Budapest or v.v.
2018 river cruise | 15 days
12 guided tours | 4 countries
CONTAC T US
YOU DESERVE THE BEST.
So let us upgrade you
onboard & in the air
Website: www.cruiseweekly.com.au | Phone: 1300 799 220 | Fax: 1300 799 221 | Email: info@cruiseweekly.com.au Page 2
Tuesday 07 Mar 2017
Agents enjoy Oceania Sirena
THIS group of cruise experts
were among a horde of travel
industry people who were hosted
aboard Oceania Cruises Oceania
Sirena in Sydney yesterday.
The agents met with vice
president of sales, Lisa Pile and
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings
Asia-Pacific md Steve Odell after a
tour of the 684-passenger vessel
which is visiting Australia for the
first time.
Odell confirmed that Australia
is now Oceanias second biggest
global market after the USA, with
the local office overtaking the UK
in just the last week or so.
Sirena set off last night full of
excited Aussie passengers for a
34-night circumnavigation of the
country visiting destinations such
as Kangaroo Island, Tasmania,
Broome and the Whitsundays - as
well as calls in Bali, Komodo and
Papua New Guinea.
The ship is fresh from a US$50
million makeover and offers four
gourmet restaurants, six lounges
and bars and an on board Canyon
Ranch SpaClub.
$
New CLIA MD Joel Katz spills the beans on
his top selling tips. Dont get left behind,
check out the March issue of travelBulletin.
CLICK HERE to read
Agents turn to Isaac
PRINCESS Cruises says its Ask
Isaac click-to-chat service is
increasingly popular with travel
agents, with the system fielding
over 84,000 queries since it
launched in Australia in late 2015.
Named after Isaac from the TV
series The Love Boat, the platform
has earned the Princess team a
Best Improvement Project award
at last months Contact Centre
Excellence Awards.
The service is available through
www.onesourcecruises.com.
The group pictured were hosted
for lunch in the Grand Dining
Room, while Sirena also offers
the new Red Ginger Asian-
inspired eatery on the top deck,
alongside the new Tuscan Steak
culinary concept which is inspired
by Oceanias popular Polo Grill
steakhouse and the Toscana
Italian restaurant.
Odell said the Oceania brand APTs Celebration
was particularly popular with Sale is on now!
local cruisers because it suits our
lifestyle with casual informality,
no jackets or ties and extensive
culinary offerings.
Public areas aboard Sirena have
been totally revamped from
her former identity as Princess
Cruises Pacific Princess, while
accommodations have also been
upgraded with new beds in
every cabin featuring Oceanias
Magnificent
signature mattresses. Europe
The Australian circumnavigation
Fly Free
will be followed by a 14-day
+ Free Night
trans-Tasman cruise and then
Sirena will head across the Pacific
in Budapest*
for her North American summer T&Cs apply* APT5245
sailing season.
LEARN MORE >

cruise W E E K L Y
Brochure
Spotlight
Coral Expeditions -
Tasmania
CORAL Expeditions 2018
Tasmania brochure details
seven-night coastal expedition
voyages departing Jan-Mar.
On board the refurbished
Coral Discoverer, the sailings
explore the Freycinet Peninsula,
Maria Island National Park,
Tasman National Park & more.
Website: www.cruiseweekly.com.au | Phone: 1300 799 220 | Fax: 1300 799 221 | Email: info@cruiseweekly.com.au Page 3
Tuesday 07 Mar 2017
Destiny godmother
EVERGREEN Waterways cruise
product Emerald Waterways
has chosen newscaster Coleen
Christie to be its first Canadian
godmother, for Emerald Destiny.
Lisa Norton, vp of brand
management for Emerald
Waterways North America said
Canada is a strong market for
us, and Ms. Christies impeccable
reputation as a newscaster along
with dedication to charitable
work makes her an excellent fit.
G Adventures sale
G ADVENTURES is running a
Great Expedition sale offering
savings of up to 15% across
Arctic, Antarctic and Norway
expedition voyages.
Tours on sale include the Realm
of the Polar Bear (priced from
$3,869pp), Antarctica Classic
(from $1,239pp) and Norwegian
Fjords & Arctic Discovery (from
$5,354 per person).
Visit gadventures.com.
Norwegian Joys float out
NORWEGIAN Cruise Lines first Viking ocean brox
ship custom-designed for China,
VIKING Cruises has released
Norwegian Joy was floated out of
its 2017-19 ocean brochure,
Meyer Werfts covered building
including 13 new itineraries to
dock over the weekend.
Alaska, Canada, Australia, New
We are thrilled that Norwegian
Zealand, Asia and South America.
Joy is now one step closer to
New additions in local waters
delivery and one step closer
include the 15-day Australia &
to delivering on our promise
New Zealand and 17-day Komodo
to create a First Class at Sea
& the Australian Coast.
experience for our Chinese
The release is being supported
guests, said David J. Herrera,
by a series of TV commercials
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings
which kicked off over the
China president.
weekend and will run over nine
The vessel will now move into
weeks on metro and regional free
the final phase of construction &
to air and digital channels.
delivery will take place 27 Apr.
Viking Cruises has also changed
Norwegian Joy is pictured above
its Australian reservations
in Papenburg, Germany.
number to 138 747.
SAVE ON
2o17 & 2o18
CRUISES
Alaska, Europe, Caribbean, Asia, Australia,
Canada & New England and more!
Book by 14 March 2017 to take advantage
of exceptional offers, including:
Complimentary veranda for ocean view suite
or three veranda suite category upgrade*
US$400 per suite ventures by Seabourn
credit on Alaska voyages*
US$1,000 per suite shipboard credit for
penthouse and premium suites*
AU$600 per person round-trip air credit*
Up to 15% savings on combination cruises*
50% reduced deposits*
*On select voyages. See terms and conditions for details.
Find out more
 cruise W E E K L Y
Do you have the
Cruise Weekly app?

Tuesday 07 Mar 2017

TUI UK-based ship Splendor slow speed CCC Vivid cruises
Cruise BRITISH travel giant Thomson
will base its TUI Discovery cruise
CARNIVAL Cruise Line has
confirmed that its Carnival
FROM 26 May-17 Jun, Captain
Cook Cruises will operate a range
Calendar ship in the United Kingdom for
the first time next year.
Splendor is affected by a technical
issue which is impacting its
of special sailings to celebrate
Sydneys Vivid festival.
Discovery will be homeported maximum cruising speed. CCC will offer hourly cruises
in Newcastle, UK from May 2018, Itineraries last week and this for $39pp, departing nightly at
operating Baltic itineraries taking week have been modified. 6.45pm and 9.15pm, and guests
in the Norwegian fjords and cities In a statement, Carnival can enjoy a three-course dinner
This weeks port calls of cruise
including Stockholm, Tallinn and said a full assessment is being at 5.00pm or 7.30pm.
ships at various destinations
Reykjavik. conducted of the repairs and MV Sydney 2000 and MV
around Australia.
Later in the year the ship will time required to restore the ships John Cadman II are the official
SYDNEY move to Southampton to operate maximum speed and the cruise Harbour Lights vessels.
Emerald Princess 07 Mar a series of European voyages. line is working through potential For further info, CLICK HERE.
Sun Princess 07 Mar implications for cruises departing
Carnival Legend 08 Mar March 12 and 19.
Pacific Jewel 09 Mar Staiger to Silversea
Carnival Spirit
Queen Victoria
09 Mar
10 Mar
BARBARA Staiger has been
appointed as vice president of SeaDream 10% off PORTHOLE
Carnival Spirit 12 Mar strategic partners for Silversea SEADREAM Yacht Club says
Pacific Jewel 13 Mar Cruises in the Americas, moving its seeing increasing numbers of
Celebrity Solstice 13 Mar on after 23 years with Regent Australians undertaking back-to- THE Cat in the Hat was on
Costa Luminosa 13 Mar Seven Seas Cruises. back sailings, and is offering 10% board Carnival Spirit last week
MELBOURNE savings for the second week on (pictured) to celebrate the
Sun Princess 12 Mar these 14-day itineraries. birthday of author Theodor
Queen Victoria 13 Mar RCI WOW sale The twin SeaDream I and Seuss Geisel.
BRISBANE ROYAL Caribbeans Worldwide SeaDream II carry 112 guests Carnival Cruise Line hosted
MS Sirena 08 Mar WOW sale is offering discounts served by 95 crew, priced from fleetwide activities to pay
Pacific Aria 10 Mar up to 30% for sailings departing US$4,926pp per seven day trip. tribute to what would have
Pacific Jewel 11 Mar after 15 Mar. For more information, email been Dr Seuss 113th birthday.
CAIRNS Bookings more than 70 days in jdenovan@seadream.com. Activities
MS Insignia 09 Mar advance can access 50% reduced to mark the
deposits and up to US$200 on occasion
MS Sirena 11 Mar
board credit per stateroom.
P&O dance lessons include face
Seabourn Encore 12 Mar
Guests sailing for five nights REDED (Raw Energy Dance painting,
DARWIN Education) has confirmed it will
or less will receive US$50 on arts and
Seven Seas Navigator 09 Mar return to P&Os Pacific Jewel,
Pacific Dawn 10 Mar board credit per stateroom and crafts and
passengers booked on six- to offering free on board dance appearances
MS Insignia 13 Mar
nine-night stays will receive lessons to kids from 07-23 Apr. by popular
ADELAIDE US$100 per stateroom. The program was a huge success characters
Astor 09 Mar over Jan aboard Pacific Pearl with
Sale ends Sat 11 Mar. from Dr.
HOBART For more information, head to about 350 children taking part in Seuss books.
Sun Princess 11 Mar www.royalcaribbean.com.au. daily dance classes.

HURRY
& BOOK
ANDALUSIAN SPAIN & MOROCCO
*Conditions apply

YOUR 2017
VOYAGE
Seville to Malaga | 29 October 2017 | 12 Day TODAY

Cruise Tour from $4,436 pp VIEW ITINERARY

*

Cruise Weekly is Australias leading travel industry cruise publication. Publisher/Editor in chief: Bruce Piper Editorial: info@cruiseweekly.com.au
An industry-focused PDF edition of Cruise Weekly is published every Tue and Thu, and Managing Editor: Jon Murrie
theres also a consumer-facing email newsletter published each Wed - sign up free at Contributors: Guy Dundas, Jenny Piper, Jasmine ODonoghue, Matt Bell, Rebecca Le Bas
www.cruiseweekly.com.au.
Advertising and Marketing: Sean Harrigan, Melanie Tchakmadjian advertising@cruiseweekly.com.au
Postal address: PO Box 1010, Epping, NSW 1710 Australia
Street address: Suite 1, Level 2, 64 Talavera Rd, Macquarie Park NSW 2113 Australia Business Manager: Jenny Piper accounts@cruiseweekly.com.au
P: 1300 799 220 (+61 2 8007 6760) F: 1300 799 221 (+61 2 8007 6769)
Part of the Travel Daily group of publications business events news
Cruise Weekly is a publication of Cruise Weekly Pty Ltd ABN 73 123 041 485. All content fully protected by copyright. Please obtain written permission to reproduce any material. While every care has been taken in the preparation of
the newsletter no liability can be accepted for errors or omissions. Information is published in good faith to stimulate independent investigation of the matters canvassed. Responsibility for editorial comment is taken by Bruce Piper.

Website: www.cruiseweekly.com.au | Phone: 1300 799 220 | Fax: 1300 799 221 | Email: info@cruiseweekly.com.au Page 4