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Tuesday 18 Apr 2017

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Cruise Weekly today features
Oceania tropics 2018/19
three pages of all the latest OCEANIA Cruises has packed
in 10 new South Pacific, Australia
cruise industry news.
& New Zealand voyages in its
just-released 2018/19 Tropics &
Goldman cruise plans Exotics itineraries.
GOLDMAN Travel Group will The cruise line has unveiled 75
develop a comprehensive cruise itineraries as part of its program,
initiative, amping up its training in touted as its most extensive
cruise for travel advisors, partake collection of tropics and exotics
in database acquisitions, alliance itineraries to date.
marketing and other marketing Among the 53 new itineraries
and sales. are 12 Asia and Africa journeys
Under the initiative, the and 23 new Caribbean sailings.
group has appointed Christina During the season Regatta will
Shepherdson to the newly operate a number of departures
created role of gm cruise. beginning and/or ending in
Anthony Goldman, joint md Sydney and venturing to NZ and
said the companys investment the Pacific Islands, while Insignia
in the role demonstrates we will arrive in Sydney on a 51-day
are serious about the evolving voyage from New York on 04 Mar
cruise trends and the number of before heading to Tokyo.
Australians cruising. Also included is an all-new
Shepherdson recently spent roundtrip Auckland voyage,
six years as national business Tasman Traveller, featuring an
development manager Australia overnight in Sydney, visits to
at Azamara Club Cruises. Rotorua, Bay of Islands & Napier.
Bob Binder, president and ceo
of Oceania Cruises said: Our
loyal repeaters and new to brand
guests alike will appreciate the
tremendous breadth and scope
of voyages to choose from, along
with the diversity of destinations
and experiences that are offered.
The season includes 24
extended journeys ranging from
17 to 59 days in length and
exploring Australia, Americas,
Caribbean, Asia and Africa.
New options to explore the
Caribbean are also on offer, with
a total of 28 voyages available on
Regatta, Sirena and Riviera, 17 of
which call on Cuba.
For a limited time, Oceania
Cruises is offering 50% off
deposits and a selection of OLife
Choice amenities on the brand-
new voyages.
To view the Tropics and
Exotics collection, head to
oceaniacruises.com.
Crystal agnt incentive
CRYSTAL is bringing back its
Sell 3/Sail Free travel agent
promo on select Crystal Yacht
Expedition Cruises.
Agents who sell three suites
aboard Crystal Esprit on select
departures in Nov and Dec 2017
or throughout 2018 will earn
themselves a complimentary
sailing for themselves and a guest
aboard any 2018 Esprit voyage.
The incentive applies to
bookings between now & 23 Dec.
Explorer redesign
SILVERSEA has revealed Silver
Explorer will undergo a three-
week stem-to-stern refurb at the
end of this month.
From its 20 May sailing the ship
will sport completely renovated
interior decoration, including a
new colour scheme.
The suites will receive new
carpet, wall treatments, curtains,
furniture & enhanced bathrooms.

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Your mouth will water when you read
our comparison of the food offerings
on ships homeporting in Australia
in the April issue of travelBulletin.
W E E K L Y CLICK HERE to read

Tuesday 18 Apr 2017

Oceania packages
NORWEGIAN Cruise Line
Andamans delay detailed Scenic last chance
SCENIC is reminding agents
Holdings (NCLH) has this month they only have until 27 Apr to
introduced fly cruise packages to take advantage of 2018 France
Oceania Cruises departures. and Europe river cruise pre-
The commissionable packages release prices.
lead in at AU$4,250pp for a Until the cutoff, 2018
seven-night cruise and return departures are available at 2017
Economy class airfares to Europe, prices and a early payment
while Business class airfare discount is on offer - call 138 128.
upgrades are also available.
Departing from Sydney,
Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide,
Perth, Hobart, Darwin and Cairns,
the flights are with Qantas,
PANDAW founder, Paul
Strachan has detailed what
dry docking and class survey,
where further engine problems
Cruise
Emirates and Singapore Airlines.
Earlier this year NCLH flagged
the roll out of air packages on all
went wrong with the Andaman
Explorer, encouraging readers in a
blog to please have faith.
were encountered.
Following a series of visa issues
resulting in a cruise without
survey
of its brands (CW 07 Feb). The cruise line purchased the Pandaws management team, Share your
ship last year, initially planning to further mechanical problems experiences with us
Superyacht study bring it into service last Jun but and issues with port formalities,
encountered many issues. the cruise line cancelled all Take our quick
THE first economic impact study
Strachan apologised for the departures until Jan. survey
on Australias superyacht industry
inconvenience suffered by The company then ran
has revealed a high value niche
those pioneering passengers into issues with a surveyors CLICK HERE
sector, which contributed a total
who booked on the vessel and inspection which was drawn out
of $1.97 billion to GDP in the
declared the ship is now fully for eight weeks.
2016 financial year. FitBit Charge
registered and licenced, alas too Strachan assured Having spent
The AEC Group study 2 & Event
late for the passengers booked on the refit three times what we Cinemas movie
commissioned by AIMEX found
last season. paid for the ship I believe we now tickets up for
the industry is held back by
The problems began when the have a fully functional vessel in grabs
restrictive policy and that it could
delivery company stripped the top condition.
add an additional $1.12b to GDP
vessel of any removable and The ship is pictured, to read the
by 2021 if regulation is relaxed.
saleable parts and when the ship blog, CLICK HERE.
MaryAnne Edwards, chief
finally got underway, one thing
executive of AIMEX, said if the
after another broke down.
govt fixed legislation so foreign
After spending months in Tempo 25% discount
superyachts have freedom TEMPO Holidays is offering 25%
Ranong, Thailand, getting the
to charter here, the local off plus free shore excursions on
Andaman Explorer ready for
superyacht industry would grow eight-day cruising packages in
her first expedition, the delivery
substantially - we could see an Greece for new bookings made
voyage revealed it needed
extra 8,100 local jobs. until 21 May.
the engines rebuilt, a new air
Edwards said allowing more The deal applies to the Jewels
conditioning system, new water
superyachts to cruise in the Of The Cyclades and Classical
makers and sewage plant.
Whitsundays would help with Greece itineraries for select May-
By Sep the ship was seaworthy
recovery from Cyclone Debbie. Oct departures - CLICK HERE.
enough to sail to Singapore for

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Tuesday 18 Apr 2017

Astors 2-for-1 deal

CRUISE & Maritime Voyages
Race a Ferrari aboard Joy Le Boats golfing deal
A DISCOUNT of 15% is available
is offering a two-for-one deal on on Le Boats Venetian Classic and
Astors voyage from London to Golfing Cruise for departures
Australia departing 15 Oct. before the end of Jun.
Marking the ships fifth Guests will be able to take a hit
consecutive summer season in at the Circolo del Golf Venezia
Australia, the cruise will take in and enjoy the historic sights
St Lucia, Acapulco, Tahiti and around Italy.
Auckland en route to Sydney, The seven night cruise starts at
Adelaide and Fremantle. $1,918 on a six-pax Caprice boat.
Prices for an Interior cabin start
from $10,999 for the first person
when booked by 30 Jun. The Moorings on sale
THE Moorings is offering 5% off
sailing holidays in Greece, Croatia,
Cruise Italy, Spain and Turkey.
Bookings made by 02 May for
Calendar a minimum of seven nights on
departures between 01 May and
31 Oct are eligible for the deal.
THE two-level electric racetrack race each other on the course. Prices start at $2,457ppts.
to feature on Norwegian Cruise Guests booked into the Haven
This weeks port calls of cruise Lines Norwegian Joy announced and Concierge Level cabins
ships at various destinations last year (CW 31 Mar 17) will be will receive a number of rides
around Australia and New
Zealand.
Ferrari-branded.
NCL revealed a tieup with
included in the benefits of their
cabin types.
PORTHOLE
SYDNEY Scuderia Ferrari Watches Scuderia Ferrari Watches will
Radiance of the Seas 18 Apr yesterday, marking the first time also be featured in a retail store
Voyager of the Seas 19 Apr Ferrari Watches has partnered adjacent to the racetack. WHEN Bernard and Janice
Celebrity Solstice 20 Apr with a go-kart track. Joy will be christened on 27 Jun Caffary boarded the Carnival
Pacific Jewel 20 Apr The dual-level Ferrari branded and homeport in Shanghai and Liberty last week, they sailed
Golden Princess 21 Apr racetrack will be located on the Tianjin, China. into the record books by
Explorer of the Seas 22 Apr top deck of the ship, where up to An updated render of the track becoming the first guests to
Pacific Jewel 24 Apr 10 drivers at a time will be able to is pictured. ever sail on 200 cruises with
MELBOURNE the cruise line.
Golden Princess 19 Apr Fantasy issue fixed Virgin Islands calls The Caffarys achieved the
BRISBANE feat in 15 years, meaning they
ISSUES which led Carnival THE Governor of the US Virgin
Pacific Aria 21 Apr average 15 cruises a year.
Cruise Lines Carnival Fantasy to Islands, Kenneth Mapp, plans to
Voyager of the Seas 21 Apr Theyve spent 878 days or 2.5
operate at a reduced speed have revitalise the St. Thomas product
Pacific Dawn 22 Apr years at sea with Carnival and
been rectified and the ship will so the destination can regain its
Pacific Jewel 22 Apr they have another 30 cruises
sail on its scheduled itinerary position as the premier Caribbean
Sun Princess 23 Apr booked with the line.
today from Mobile, Alabama, the cruise experience.
DARWIN Carnival Liberty rolled out the
cruise line has confirmed. Mapp called for a holistic
Coral Expeditions 1 20 Apr red carpet as the pair received
In a statement, a Carnival working strategy that focuses
gifts and were made the guests
FREMANTLE Cruise Line spokesperson said on newness and variety to
of honour on board last weeks
Pacific Eden 21 Apr Carnival Fantasy substituted a help spur visitor spending and
voyage.
AUCKLAND call in Cozumel with a visit to Key to develop experiences that will
Port Canaveral and the ship
Emerald Princess 19 Apr West during a four-day cruise inspire cruise ship passengers to
were also decked out with
MS Sirena 23 Apr from Alabama as the ship was return to the Territory both on
welcome signage for the pair.
Celebrity Solstice 24 Apr operating at a reduced speed. cruises and stay-over vacations.

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