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Tuesday 29 May 2012

TODAYS ISSUE OF CW Todays issue ofCruise Weeklyfeatures

four pages of all the latest cruise news.

THANK YOU to everyone who sent inquestions for our guest expert AdamArmstrong, Royal Caribbean InternationalCommercial Manager Australia. Today is the last day that Adam will bewith CWas our guest expert.

For the answers to Adams questionstoday, click on the Facebook link at the endof each question.

Q1 from Anita Nunnari:

Where do you recommend the best place tosleep on the vessel for someone that is nota good traveler on board ships?

Q2 from Katrina Woods: We are a family oftwo adults and four children ranging in agesfrom 12-2 years. We have never been on acruise before and are thinking of maybetaking one next year. I have heard someships have connecting rooms for largefamilies, do you know which ships havethese? And also as our children are veryactive boys we are worried about themclimbing overboard! What safety

precautions do the boats have? Anyrecommendations for specific ships best forkids we would really appreciate.

Email your questions for Adam [email protected]

Carnival Spirit calls for all agesSeniors and young people

without children are now the

most wanted passengers on

Carnival Cruise Lines fun ship.ITS not just for kids.

Thats the message from Vicky Tomasino,

he sales whiz who has been dispatched down

under from Carnival Cruise Lines Miami

headquarters to drum up business in

Australia.

Carnival Spiritis very multi-generational,

heres something for everyone and plenty to

do that doesnt require having children,

Tomasino told Cruise Weekly.

We are also a great option for 65 to 75 year

olds, couples, honeymooners, girls getaways

and family reunions.

According to Tomasino, the average age of

passengers on Carnival Spirit, which is

currently based in the United States, is 48.

Im trying to swing back that pendulum, to

show Australians that we have a lot to offer all

ages, she said.

While bookings for school holiday and

Christmas cruises are very tight, other

itineraries on other dates are far from sold

out.

When the kids are in school, Spiritis stillsailing year-round, Tomasino said.

In her new role as Senior Manager -

Business Partnership, Tomasino is educating

local travel agents about the special features

and itineraries of the 2,680-passenger Spirit,

which will be permanently based in Sydney

from October.

The most common query is what makes

Carnival Cruise Lines different to P&O.

As she tells the agents: The big difference is

that we are bringing the newest and largest

ship to be home-ported in Sydney it was

built in 2001 and has all the bells and whistles.Carnival Spiritis also very different to Royal

Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises, whose ships

are only passing through for a few months,

she said.

Because we have committed to be in

Australia year-round until at least 2017, we

are able to change things to make the ship

more comfortable for Australians, such as

installing Australian power points, using

Australian dollars as the onboard currency,

stocking local beers and wines, and improving

the coffee.

Tomasino also reminded Victorians thatSpiritwould have a couple of departures

from Melbourne in 2013.

Meanwhile, Tomasino will spend the next six

months travelling around Australia, hosting

consumer information events and training

travel agents.

Im also speaking to senior citizen clubs to

tell them about our 16 bars and lounges, the

fine dining, the Broadway-style shows, the

comedy clubs and the adults-only Serenity

deck, she said.

Its not just the Green Thunder [waterslide].

Have your say on cruisingCRUISE industry body, the International

Cruise Council Australasia, is calling on

Australian and New Zealand consumers to

participate in an online survey designed to gain

a better understanding of cruise passengers.

The survey does not take personal

information (and as such participants remain

anonymous) but asks participants to answer a

series of simple questions relating to

demographics and trends.

Were hoping this information will give us a

greater insight into what people want from acruise holiday as well as general booking

habits, said ICCA GM Brett Jardine.

The information we gather will be very useful

to the local cruise industry as it continues to

grow so were encouraging interested cruise

passengers to participate, he added.

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BRISBANE

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Mariner of the Seas to move to Chinan a vote of confidence in Asiancruising, Royal Caribbean has

committed a second 3,000-

passenger ship to the region

next year.INSTEAD of returning to the Mediterranean

n June 2013,the recently revamped Mariner

of the Seas will offer cruises from China and

Singapore to Southeast Asia, Japan and Korea

hroughout the rest of the year.Marinerjoins fleetmate Voyager of the Seas,

which is set to undertake its second season in

China and then its inaugural season in

Australia.

Together, the Royal Caribbean superliners

epresent the two largest capacity and most

nnovative cruise ships operating in the

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Win a VoyagercruiseVISITORS to Royal Caribbeans Facebook

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To be in the running site visitors need to

Like Royal Caribbeans Facebook page and then

submit their top three cruising destinations.

The competition closes on 31 May 2012.

Fans enjoy footy onboardNRL fans had no excuse to miss last weeks

State of Origin whilst cruising onboard Pacific

Jewel, Pacific Pearlor Pacific Dawn, with the

trio hosting a live broadcast which screened on

the ships respective pool deck Big Screens.

The screening was the first time that an

Origin game has been streamed live on the ships.

Cruisers are pictured below on the edge of

their deckchairs enjoying the game.

Meanwhile, the much smaller and older

Legend of the Seas, which has operated out of

Singapore and Shanghai for the past three

years, will be sent back to Europe.

Richard Fain, Chairman and Chief Executive

Officer of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., and

Adam Goldstein, President and Chief

Executive Officer of the Royal Caribbean

International brand, made the announcement

with Dr Zinan Liu, Group Managing Director

for China and Asia.

Weve made it clear we see Asia in general,

and China in particular, as a strategic

objective, said Fain.

We have been so pleased by the markets

response to bringing Voyager of the Seas to

Asia that it made strategic sense to send a

second ship of equal size.

Goldstein said the move was designed to

attract Chinese travellers as well as other

people who want to visit China and sail

around Asia.

The opportunities to attract guests from

China to cruise are abundant, said Goldstein.

Mariner of the Seas recently received a

host of Royal Advantage enhancements and

Im confident cruisers here will be amazed by

the Oasis-class innovations available for

everyone of all ages on this ship.

Marinerwill operate a wide variety of

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nights.

Like Voyager of the Seas, the ship will be

customised with Chinese-style menus, more

retail and entertainment, language services

and additional Chinese crew.

Marinerwill depart the Caribbean in April

and head to Singapore and onto China via

Dubai and the Suez Canal.

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Glitz and glamour in Marseille for Divinas grand debutAN exclusive group of cruise aficionados gathered over the

weekend to enjoy the elegant christening of the newest jewel inMSC Cruises fleet, MSC Divina.

Presided over by Divinas Godmother, none other than screen

legend Sophia Loren, the high-profile event was themed Med

with Passion, to reflect the vessels embodiment of

Mediterranean style and included a gala dinner and

entertainment.

Every detail of the onboard experience and the christening

itself were carefully considered to reflect the colours, the

perfumes, the history and the culture of the [Mediterranean]

area, a statement from MSC said.

The exclusive event took place in Marseille, and was opened

with a breathtaking aerobatic and jet plane show performed by the Captens Aerobatic Display

Team and the Breitling Jet Team respectively.Other highlights of the ceremony included a performance by

acclaimed Italian singer, pianist and composer Paolo Conte.

Pictured above cutting the ribbon is Sophia Loren with MSCs

founder Gianluigi Aponte (right) and Captain Giulian Bossi (left).

Pictured right is Divina and the jet plane show.

APT redefines ChoiceAPT has renamed its Freedom of Choice

options Freedom of Choice Sightseeing Inclusions

and Freedom of Choice Dining Inclusions.

According to the company, the change

reinforces, and clarifies, that the options are

included in the itinerary price, with Sightseeing

Inclusions now offered in 64 destinations, and

Dining Inclusions available in 26 destinations.

Sunsail and Moorings dealALL new Sunsail charter bookings (min five

nights for The Whitsundays and seven nights

or all other destinations) taken during the

month of June will receive a free LCD TV, whilst

all new The Moorings Power Cat & Luxury All-

nclusive Yacht Charter bookings taken during

he month of June will also receive a free LCD

TV.

For details see your travel agent or phone

1800 553 720.

CrewProfile

This week Cruise Weeklyspeaks withMarcos Teixeira, Cruise Directoronboard Classic International CruisesAthena.

How long have you beenworking on cruise ships?I started working on cruiseships in 2005 when I joinedClassic International Cruisesand since then I have enjoyed

three seasons in Australia.

What does your job entail?I oversee a staff of 22, whose job it is toentertain passengers. We keep passengershappy with sexy French cabaret shows,complete with feathers and sequins, as wellas lots of games and activities around the ship.

What is the best thing about your job?Its a busy job but a very enjoyable andrewarding one. On a smaller ship likeAthena, theres a genuinely friendlyatmosphere which helps passengers feel

part of theAthenafamily. And we all loveAustralian passengers because they areoutgoing and participate in lots of activities.

The worst thing about your job?Being away from my family in Europe and Ialso really miss my dog when Im at sea.

Strangest comment from a passenger?One male passenger was wondering if hecould organise a private cabaret dance showin his cabin and the answer was definitely no!

Can you describe life onboardAthena?As a smaller ship, with just 500 passengers,Athena has a very friendly and relaxedatmosphere onboard so we get to knowpassengers by their names and everyone,including the crew, feels they are homeaway from home. We aim to make all

passengers feel special.

ONE hundred years and going strong.

New Zealands TSS Earnslaw(aka Lady of

the Lake) is getting set to celebrate her

100th birthday this year on 18 October.

Launched in 1912, the historic steamship

started life carrying goods, livestock and

people between Queenstown and Kingstonon Lake Wakatipu, quickly becoming a

lifeline and earning herself the nickname

Lady of the Lake.

In 1968 the Lady was saved from scrappage

by Real Journeys, and since then she has

carried tourists (including Queen Elizabeth)

around the Lake to visit various attractions.

Prior to her centenary the Ladyis due

for an overhaul to get her in prime condition

for her birthday celebrations, which will

include a re-enactment of her first cruise.

Scenic Canada, USA & AlaskaSCENIC Tours has unveiled its 2013 Canada,

Alaska and USA program which includes

highlights such as a cruise/tour from Montreal

to Victoria taking in the Rocky Mountains,

Vancouver, Denali, Mount McKinley, Toronto,

Ottawa and Quebec City, and including an

Alaskan cruise and Arctic Circle flight.

See your travel agent for more details.

Score onboard creditALL new bookings onboard Voyager of the

Seas, Radiance of the Seas and Rhapsody of the

Seas between 27 May and 02 June will receiveup to $200 bonus onboard credit.

During this period, Royal Caribbean is also

offering 50% discount off deposits for voyages

on the trio.

Mobility changes with P&OP&O Cruises World Cruising has changed its

policy on the carriage of mobility scooters,

following what the cruise line is calling an

extensive review of ships safety.

The policy, which will apply from the northern

hemisphere summer 2013, requires that allwheelchairs, scooters and other mobility aids

must be stored inside cabins when not in use.

In addition, the cruise line said that guests

using mobility scooters should select either a

wheelchair accessible cabin, or suite or mini-

suite, or alternatively, where suitable,

passengers can bring a collapsible wheelchair

which can be safely stored inside any cabin.
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Port Review: Akaroa, NZ

by: Louise Goldsbury

Radiance of the SeasAkaroas turquoise beauty Pohatu penguin colony

Since an earthquake damaged the Port of Christchurch, a lot of cruiseships have turned to Akaroa, 75 kilometres away.

The beautiful harbourside village has stepped up to this boost intourism, with local operators offering some of the best nature-basedactivities available in New Zealand.

Akaroa is home to the rare Hectors Dolphin (the worlds smallestdolphin) and the largest mainland colony of white-flippered littlepenguins, as well as an abundance of fur seals.

Day cruises, kayaking and sailing are great options to explore the bayswildlife, and there is also the opportunity to swim with the dolphinsthrough organised group trips.

One of the most memorable and unique tours takes people to see theadorable little penguins.

On my visit to the family-run Pohatu colony, we were allowed to (verycarefully) pick up an injured penguin and help him go for his daily swim.It was an experience Ill never forget.

Other tours take small groups in jeeps or minivans to see thecountryside along scenic, winding roads.

Akaroa sits in the flooded crater of a volcano, so the dramatic sceneryand harbour views from the hill/moutaintops are outstanding.

French village

Those who choose not to book a shore excursion can enjoy wanderingaround Akaroas waterfront via a walkway that starts next to the wharfwhere cruise passengers arrive.

The town centre has several cafs, craft shops, boutiques and galleriesboasting well-preserved colonial architecture, as well as an old-fashioned general store.

Most noticeable is Akaroas French flavour, which is a reminder of the

first non-native visitors who arrived on a whaling ship in 1838.Its captain, Jean-Francois Langlois, purchased some land from the local

Maori, but by the time he sailed back to France and returned with peoplehoping to settle there, the country had been taken over by the British.

Many of the French settlers stayed, and today Akaroa is home to about600 permanent residents.

The streets have French names and are lined with historic woodencottages with picket fences, rose gardens and red, white and blue flags.

A museum spreads across three buildings, providing an insight into thetowns past, and an old lighthouse stands along the foreshore.

A self-guided audio tour is available from the visitors centre, which ishoused in the former post office building.

There is also a safe swimming beach, only a two-minute walk from thewharf.

Next seasonRoyal Caribbean, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Oceania and

Silversea are the main companies visiting Akaroa throughout theupcoming summer 2012-13 season.

Cruise ships anchor in the bay and passengers come ashore by tender.The ride takes about 5-10 minutes.

Local volunteers can be found at the end of the wharf with information

about the village and the surrounding areas, free maps, and suggestionsof things to see and do.

Tour operators also set up stalls to sell their last available spaces topassengers without plans.

For further details about Akaroa, see www.newzealand.comTo learn more about the Pohatu penguin colony, see

www.pohatu.co.nz.
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