Monday, 16 December 2013

Cyber Cruises Cruise News - 16 December 2013


APT AmaBella Voted 'Best River Cruise Ship' by Cruise Passenger Readers
December 16th, 2013
APT's ms AmaBella has been named 'Best River Cruise Ship' in the 2013 Cruise Passenger Readers' Choice Awards. (australia.etbnews.com)
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Australian Cruise.com Awarded MSC Cruises 2013 Online Partner of the Year
December 16th, 2013
Cruise.com was awarded MSC Cruises Online Partner of the Year in 2013 for generating extraordinary growth in sales, continuous partnership support and innovative marketing efforts. (australia.etbnews.com)
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American Cruise Lines Building Four New Ships
December 16th, 2013
American Cruise Lines today announced that it is building four new riverboats for American river cruising. Construction has already begun on the first two ships, with the first to begin cruising in in the spring of 2015. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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Saga Cruises to offer voyage to South Africa and back
December 16th, 2013
The 18,800 gross ton Saga Pearl II will sail from Southampton on 7 January on a 26 night voyage to Cape Town and start a 22 night return voyage from there on 31 January, the company says on its website. (cruisebusiness.com)
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Port of Cork Company appoint new Harbour Master
December 16th, 2013
The Port of Cork Company have announced the appointment of Captain Paul O’Regan as Harbour Master, Port Operations Manager and Superintendent of Pilots of the Port of Cork. (cruisebusiness.com)
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Fincantieri to Build Two More Viking Ocean Ships
December 16th, 2013
Viking Cruises and Fincantieri announced today the signing of a contract for the construction of two additional ocean cruise ships. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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Set sail for an endless summer: New Sea Cloud II - Caribbean itinerary
December 15th, 2013
Sea Cloud IIPicture-book islands of the Lesser Antilles, dreamlike sandy beaches and a gentle pace of life are on offer on a new 7 night round trip Sea Cloud II sailing from 31 March to 07 April 2014. (expeditioncruising.com)
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STX Finland secures much-needed financing
December 15th, 2013
The struggling shipbuilder STX Finland has secured the financing needed to construct a second cruise liner for the Germany-based shipping company TUI Cruises. (yle.fi)
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Saga Holidays Cancels Caribbean Cruise Itinerary Due to Faulty Generator
December 15th, 2013
UK based Saga Holidays was forced to cancel its 31-night Caribbean itinerary aboard Saga Ruby, due to a faulty generator affecting the ship’s air conditioning system. (cruisecritic.com)
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Assam Bengal Navigation. Launch of ABN Rajmahal
December 14th, 2013
The latest addition to our fleet, ABN Rajmahal, was launched in Calcutta last week.
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P&O Cruises' Guests Take The Helm With Cruise Control
December 14th, 2013
P&O Cruises Australia has launched a fun, interactive portal allowing guests to take control of their cruise from the moment they log in. (australia.etbnews.com)
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Seabourn Arrives Down Under for a Long Ultra-Luxury Summer
December 14th, 2013
Seabourn Odyssey has arrived in Australia marking the start of the ultra-luxury cruise line's biggest summer down under. (australia.etbnews.com)
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Cruise ship waiter injures back, seeks damages
December 14th, 2013
A waiter from Hungary has filed suit against a cruise ship claiming he suffered a back injury while working aboard a cruise ship earlier this year, recent court documents say. (setexasrecord.com)
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Grimaldi Lines Announce Their Cargo-Passenger Line-Up For 2014
December 14th, 2013
Grimaldi Lines have made a number of changes to their South Atlantic services over the past year, while the Mediterranean services have been less affected.
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New River Cruise Line: World Quest Cruises
December 13th, 2013
Russian Waterways cruise operators have partnered with Imperial River Cruises and Orthodox Cruise Company to form World Quest Cruises, the newest river cruise brand. (travelagentcentral.com)
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Adventure Canada Offers Rare 25% Promotion On Back-To-Back Spring Sailings In Eastern Canada
December 13th, 2013
Adventure Canada passengers who book back-to-back spring sailings in Eastern Canada receive a 25% discount on their second voyage.
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Aqua Expeditions Relaunches Website and Opens Bookings For Mekong Cruises to Vietnam and Cambodia
December 13th, 2013
With the upcoming launch of its third luxury vessel, the Aqua Mekong, Aqua Expeditions has unveiled a newly designed and dynamic website.
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Book Now And Save On 2014 WLCVacations Cruises
December 13th, 2013
With the end of 2013 here, WLCVacations is excited to announce guests who book now will save on their 2014 cruises! (travelandtourworld.com)
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Ponant 25 years on and looking toward Australia, Asia, Pacific islands and West Africa
December 13th, 2013
With 2013 revenue up 25% compared to last year, it has been another successful year for Compagnie du Ponant, ceo Jean-Emmanuel Sauvée, told Seatrade Insider during a one-to-one interview in Paris this week. (expeditioncruising.com)
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Costa and Baoshan District Join Forces for Development of Cruising in Shanghai
December 13th, 2013
Costa Cruises and Baoshan District are strengthening their alliance to promote the future development of cruising in Shanghai. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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Scenic Cruises Offers "Passau to the Danube Delta" Voyage
December 13th, 2013
Next spring, guests of Scenic Cruises can take part in a new cruising itinerary between the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Danube Delta and Germany's Passau, as well as spending two days exploring the Romanian capital of Bucharest. (travelagentcentral.com)
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Leader in Alaska Small Ship Cruises Announces New-for-2014 Tour of Popular Ports and Alaskan History
December 13th, 2013
AdventureSmith Explorations reports that 27 unique cruise and land packages, including its new Gold Rush Legacy and Alaska's Golden History tours, are being readied for the 2014 season in its most popular destination, Alaska.
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MSC Cruises Releases Video Welcoming MSC Divina to North America
December 13th, 2013
MSC Divina recently completed a voyage to PortMiami positioning to become the first MSC Cruises ship to sail year-round from North America. (travelagentcentral.com)
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Norwegian Launches Butler-Drawn Bath Menu
December 13th, 2013
Norwegian Cruise Line has added another element of luxury to the line's array of exclusive suite amenities by introducing a new, first of its kind in the cruise industry "Bath Butler" menu. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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Carnival UK again allows some agents to hold customers' funds
December 13th, 2013
Carnival UK, which operates the brands of Carnival Corp & plc in the UK, is no longer insisting that all agents' customers make direct payments to the cruise line, Travel Weekly reports. (cruisebusiness.com)
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Telegraph Cruise Show in London 10 to 12 January
December 13th, 2013
The annual Telegraph Cruise show will take place in the ExCel Centre in London from 10 to 12 January 2014. (cruisebusiness.com)
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Carnival Unveils New Wave Season Support for Travel Agents
December 13th, 2013
Carnival shared with travel agents details regarding a new "Wave Season" promotion offering discounts of up to $400 per stateroom on a variety of "Fun Ship" departures booked in the month of January. (travelagentcentral.com)
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Port of San Diego Adopts Climate Action Plan
December 13th, 2013
The Port of San Diego’s Board of Port Commissioners has adopted a Climate Action Plan to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on District tidelands. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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CLIA And Cruise Industry A Major Presence For First Time At Site Global Conference
December 12th, 2013
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) partnered with the Society of Incentive Travel Executives (SITE) to educate and promote cruising during the network of meeting and event professionals' annual Global Conference which took place in Orlando this week.
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Stellar Speaker Line-Up Revealed for Inaugural Cruise3sixty Australasia
December 12th, 2013
A stellar line-up of cruise industry professionals has been confirmed for the inaugural Cruise3sixty Australasia conference, including Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) President and CEO Christine Duffy. (australia.etbnews.com)
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Norwegian Cruise Line Selects Oceans TV as Russian TV Channel Provider for the 2014 Winter Olympics
December 12th, 2013
Oceans TV has announced that it will supply Norwegian Cruise Line with Russian TV channels on-board Norwegian Jade for the duration of the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi next year. (abc27.com)
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Oceania Cruises' Marina Returns to Australia in 2014


The Ship that has the Best Dining, Best Public Rooms and Best Cabins as Voted by Cruise Critic

Oceania Cruises' Marina is graciously returning to Australian shores in February 2014.  The first port of call is Brisbane – a new stop for Marina – followed by Sydney, Melbourne and Hobart before crossing the Tasman to New Zealand.

For those wanting to tempt the palate, limited space is available on the 16-day sailing from Sydney to Auckland on 23 February 2014.  On the 'Adventure Down Under' sailing, guests will cruise down the coast to Hobart and explore the magnificent Fjords of the Milford Sound before sailing up New Zealand's east coast to Auckland.  Prices start at $6,020 per person, twin share for an Inside Stateroom and $7,490 per person, twin share for a Veranda Stateroom.

Exclusively to Oceania Cruises are the multi-million-dollar Bon Appétit Culinary Centers.  The centres feature 24 fully equipped work stations with induction cook tops and convection ovens.  In 2014, more than 20 new innovative classes developed by acclaimed chef Kathryn Kelly and Bon Appétit magazine are being offered ranging from regional cuisines to secrets of homemade pasta, with each session expanding guests' knowledge and appreciation of local flavours.

"While many ships offer cooking demonstrations for guests to observe, what has set our culinary centres apart is the opportunity for guests to actually cook themselves, delivering a hands-on experience in a true state of the art classroom", says Kunal S. Kamlani, President of Prestige Cruise Holdings, Inc.

Contemporary in design with the touch of elegance in style and service, Marina is a mid-size ship carrying 1250 guests. Onboard features and facilities include 10 dining venues (six of which are open-seating gourmet restaurants, one of which is the first namesake restaurant at sea of Master Chef Jacques Pépin), an array of bars and lounges, the first Lalique grand stairway, Ralph Lauren Home furnished Owner's Suites, a full-service Canyon Ranch SpaClub® and fitness centre, swimming pool and hot tubs.

For more information visit www.oceaniacruises.com. Guests can book through their preferred travel agent.


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Monday, 9 December 2013

Cyber Cruises Cruise News - 9 December 2013


Starting to Sell Expedition Cruises: Tips From an Expert
December 9th, 2013
One of the hottest new revenue streams for travel advisors is "the expedition cruise," yet many agents are a bit leery of jumping into the market. (travelagentcentral.com)


Australia. Bratton appoints key staff to Ponant
December 8th, 2013
Sarina Bratton, who took up the position of Australasian chairman of Compagnie du Ponant last month, has lost no time in appointing key staff. (expeditioncruising.com)
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Celebrity Cruises Kicks Elderly Couple Off Millennium Cruise Ship
December 8th, 2013
The Cairns Post reports on the disturbing story of Celebrity kicking 78 year old cruise passenger Adry Arnold and her husband off the cruise ship while it was docked at Yorkeys Knob, Queensland, Australia. (cruiselawnews.com)
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Indulge in the world of discovery and surprise Star Cruises' first onboard magazine launches this December
December 7th, 2013
Indulge magazine will add another dimension of discovery and surprise to a Star Cruises holiday, perfecting the entertaining, memorable, and informational experience. (travelandtourworld.com)
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Jean Bouffard Joins Adventure Canada As Senior Advisor, Business Development & Product Innovation
December 7th, 2013
After seeing three straight years of growth, and with a variety of new voyages set for 2014, this is the ideal time to welcome Bouffard aboard to support the family-owned company on this next stage of development. (odysseymediagroup.com)
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Tampa Bay facing tough choices to keep cruise ship industry going
December 7th, 2013
The bay area faces three options that will decide the fate of its cruise ship industry. (tampabay.com)
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MSC Cruises Pays Tribute To Nelson Mandela
December 7th, 2013
The MSC Opera and MSC Sinfonia, which are both based in South Africa, will lower the South African flag to half mast out of respect for Mandela.(cruisecurrents.com)
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Viking Cruises Launches New Children’s Book Series
December 7th, 2013
Viking Cruises announced the launch of the new book series , "The World of Finse," along with the first two installments titled, "Finse's First Journey" and "Finse Explores Europe." (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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Viking River Cruises to Launch More Ships in 2015
December 7th, 2013
Viking River Cruises will match or exceed the record number of ships it is set to launch in 2014, yet again in 2015. (cruisecritic.com)
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MSC Becomes Official Sponsor of the Genève-Servette Hockey Club
December 7th, 2013
The new collaboration between MSC Cruises and GSHC embodies the growingly strong relationship between the cruise company and Geneva, where the MSC group has its headquarters. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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Give The Gift Of Paradise This Holiday Season With An Exotic Aranui 3 Cruise
December 6th, 2013
Unwrap a piece of paradise this holiday season by surprising a loved one with a once-in-a-lifetime journey through the seldom visited, lush Marquesas Islands aboard the Aranui 3, a well-appointed passenger-cargo vessel operating in French Polynesia. (joyoftravel.ca)
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Thomson Cruises Launches Innovative Menu Creator Competition 'Cruise Kitchen'
December 6th, 2013
Thomson Cruises has just launched a competition to give people the chance to show off their culinary creativity. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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SuperStar Virgo to Get Updated Cabins and Upgraded Shopping Experience in Drydock
December 6th, 2013
Star Cruises will up the luxury quotient of SuperStar Virgo's cabins and shopping area, widening the selection of comtempory cabins and duty free shopping on its Asian flagship. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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Azamara appoints Richard Twynham Managing Director in UK
December 6th, 2013
He joins the company from Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Holidays, where he headed cruise business, Travel weekly said in a news bulletin. (cruisebusiness.com)
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Annual Full Metal Cruise on Mein Schiff 1 in April
December 6th, 2013
TUI Cruises will stage its annual Full Metal Cruise again next year, this time on board Mein Schiff1 that sail on a five night Mediterranean cruise from Palma de Mallorca on 11 April. (cruisebusiness.com)
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Montreal's Cirque Fantastic will dazzle Cuba Cruise guests throughout the season
December 6th, 2013
Cuba Cruise has pulled out all the stops this season, inviting world-class entertainers from Montreal's Cirque Fantastic Concept, to share their talents aboard the 7-night sailing. (allthingscruise.com)
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Cruiseco Explorer announced for Burma
December 6th, 2013
Cruiseco, the leading provider of cruising options in Australia and New Zealand, is pleased to announce that work has commenced on its second custom-built ship, the Cruiseco Explorer. (expeditioncruising.com)
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Indonesia Sees 40 Percent Spike in Cruise Ship Passengers in 2013
December 6th, 2013
Indonesian cruise tourism has experienced its highest ever growth with a more than 40 per cent increase in the number of calls and passengers during the year. (skift.com)







New for 2014 from AdventureSmith Explorations: Visionary Founder Explains Why These Small Ship Cruise Itineraries Stand Out
December 6th, 2013
Small ship cruise expert AdventureSmith Explorations announces its favorite new-for-2014 itineraries from Bali and the Mekong River to Baja and Alaska.
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European Waterways Launches Special Deals On Select 2014 Cruises
December 6th, 2013
European Waterways is offering special deals on select cruises launching during its 2014 season, including up to $2,000 off per cabin and 10 percent off whole-boat charters. (travelagentcentral.com)
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Norwegian Announces Partnership with Michael Mondavi Family
December 6th, 2013
Norwegian Cruise Line announced a new partnership with the world-renowned Michael Mondavi Family to enhance the line's wine selection fleet-wide. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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MSC Cruises And Air France KLM Sign Letter Of Intent
December 6th, 2013
MSC Cruises and Air France KLM are proud to announce the signature of a letter of intent aimed at creating synergies between the two companies and improving their cooperation in common areas of business.
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UK tourist dies on cruise ship
December 5th, 2013
Thomson DreamA United Kingdom tourist died aboard the M/V Thomson Dream cruise ship while it was en route to Tortola, authorities said Tuesday. (bvibeacon.com)
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Crystal Cruises. 19 Ways To “Getaway” To Asia In 2014
December 5th, 2013
Time-strapped travelers now have almost twice as many options to enjoy an ultra-luxe, all-inclusive, exotic cruise in Japan, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Mauritius, Africa, and Australia next year.
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American Cruise Lines Opening Salt Lake City Sales/Reservation Center
December 5th, 2013
American Cruise Lines announced today its expansion to the Salt Lake City area with the opening of a brand new sales/reservation center scheduled for mid-January 2014. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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Shark Diver, Crocodile Hunter, And Global Yachtswoman Set To Tell Tales On Crystal ‘Extreme Thrill Seekers’ Cruise
December 5th, 2013
Crystal Cruises’ new “Extreme Thrill Seekers” Experiences of Discovery theme cruise will see guests hunting crocodiles, encountering “great whites,” and sailing in an around-the-world yacht race—figuratively—via stories from renowned “extreme” experts speaking on board.
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Cunard Line and P&O Cruises unveil new UK commission package
December 5th, 2013
P&O Cruises and Cunard Line have announced a new UK travel agent remuneration package following months of consultation with the trade. (cruisebusiness.com)
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Norwegian launches wave season promotion in UK
December 5th, 2013
Norwegian Cruise Line is launching its 2013/14 Wave campaign in the UK, offering big savings across a range destinations on board one of the youngest fleets in the cruise industry. (cruisebusiness.com)
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Hurtigruten Partners With Local Norwegian Businesses to Enhance Culinary Offerings
December 5th, 2013
Hurtigruten is partnering with small Norwegian businesses to support its culinary offerings, ensuring local produce is incorporated into the on-board dining experience. (travelagentcentral.com)
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Lindblad Expeditions’ National Geographic Explorer Offers Holland and Belgium Itinerary
December 5th, 2013
A new nine-day Exploring the Low Countries: Holland and Belgium voyage aboard the National Geographic Explorer is set to depart May 4, 2014. (travelagentcentral.com)
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Thomson Cruises Announces New Itineraries, New Port and New Technology
December 5th, 2013
Thomson Cruises has added four new itineraries, an expanded cruise and stay programme, five one-off cruises and a brand new port of call — Porto — in its 2014/15 cruise itineraries. (cruisecritic.com)
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Wednesday, 6 November 2013

Solo Cruise Travellers on the rise


'Solo Zone' Service Launched for Single Cruise Passengers

Luxury 7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Only $1299 For Solo Passengers

The rising popularity of holidays at sea for single passengers has prompted leading Australian cruise agency, Cruise Express, to launch a service called 'Your Solo Zone' on its website – cruiseexpress.com.au.

The new webpage offers solo cruisers the best deals and ships for single passengers and tips for cruising on your own, with Cruise Express also highlighting its own regular, hosted cruise tours as ideal for singles keen to travel in a group.

To mark the launch, Cruise Express is offering special solo passenger fares from only $1299 for a seven-day Mediterranean in June or July, 2014, aboard the superliner, Norwegian Epic, which debuted in 2010 with 128 studio cabins for single travellers and priced for single occupancy. The round-trip cruise from Rome, departing on selected dates in June and July, 2014, visits Livorno near Florence, Cannes on the French Riviera, Barcelona in Spain and Naples for the Amalfi Coast. For details, visit the 'Your Solo Zone' at www.cruiseexpress.com.au.*

Cruise Express Managing Director, Meg Hill, said the ageing population and an increased confidence to travel, coupled with the boom in cruising, had seen increasing numbers of Australians boarding cruise ships as solo passengers, with many cruise lines meeting the demand via dedicated single cabins and fares with low single surcharges or no surcharges at all.

"We know even more Australians would be enjoying holidays at sea as single passengers if the cost of solo travel could be reduced either through lower fares for single passengers or suitable schemes that enable solo travellers to share a cabin with another single passenger so as one of Australia's leading cruise agencies, we have launched the 'Solo Zone' webpage to tackle this issue and get more solo sailors to sea," Ms Hill said.

"We are also liaising with cruise lines in Australia to obtain the best solo offers for our clients and we have just completed a major survey to explore what single people are seeking in cruise holidays. We will use this research to expand our 'Solo Zone' page and enhance our service to this increasingly important sector."

Call Cruise Express on 1300 764 509 or visit the 'Your Solo Zone' page at www.cruiseexpress.com.au/solo-cruising.

* Fares are cruise-only and subject to availability and change and may differ between departures. Conditions apply.

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Saturday, 2 November 2013

Seabourn Sojourn gastronomic tour of France and 10-night cruise

EXCLUSIVE gourmet wining and dining on a gastronomic tour of France precedes a 10-night cruise aboard the stunning six-star Seabourn Sojourn as part of a luxurious cruise/tour only available from ecruising.travel

 

This is a first time opportunity to join the 26-night holiday departing 21 May 2014, taking in several one-star Michelin and unique upmarket French restaurants as it travels from Paris through France's most beautiful wine regions -  Bordeaux, Dijon, Beaune, Burgundy, Chantilly and Reims.

 

Activities include cycling through the vineyards, wine tasting at Chateau Pommard, dinner in the Eiffel Tower, a private introduction to the Champaign Fraternity, a visit to Chateau Moet et Chandon and a two-hour boat ride around the Bay of Arcachon.

 

The cruise sector starts with a helicopter transfer from Nice to Monaco to join the luxuriously intimate Seabourn Sojourn. The cruise takes in fascinating, less-frequented ports in Corsica, San Remo, La Lavandrou, Sete, Ciutadella and Valencia.

 

It also make stops at Ibiza, Marseilles and has two nights in Barcelona as part of a superb overview of the Mediterranean region.

 

The pampering continues with a two night stopover at the renowned Raffles Hotel in Dubai as you make your way back to Australia.

 

Now priced from $20,119 (was $29,589) per person twin share, this unique experience includes return economy airfares from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth,  deluxe hotel accommodation, many meals and all transport in France, all meals on board Seabourn Sojourn, airport transfers and a two night stopover in Dubai.

 

For more details contact ecruising.travel on 1300-369-848 or check out www.ecruising.travel

 

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Friday, 1 November 2013

Adelaide cruise ship season starts with arrival of Dawn Princess

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South Australia's record cruise ship season kicks off today with the arrival of the Dawn Princess at Port Adelaide Passenger Terminal this morning.

This season, 29 cruise ships will visit South Australian ports, bringing 67,000 passengers and crew and contributing an estimated $14.5 million in direct expenditure to the state's economy.

This is a significant increase from the 2007/08 cruise season when the state received eight cruise ship visits.

Tourism Minister, Leon Bignell, said the State Government has been working closely with domestic and international cruise lines to attract more ships to the state and help develop shore-based tours for passengers.

"Developing a strong cruise ship industry is important for tourism in our state," Mr Bignell said.

"Each time we welcome a vessel to Port Adelaide, hundreds of tourists head to McLaren Vale and Barossa wineries, to Adelaide, Glenelg and the Adelaide Hills.

Mr Bignell said the number of visits to regional ports was also growing, spreading tourism and economic benefits across the state.

"This season ships will also visit Kangaroo Island, Port Lincoln and, for the first time, Robe, which is great news for regional tourism," he said.

"Each time a cruise ship docks at Penneshaw, $200,000 is injected directly into the Kangaroo Island economy.

"This week travel bible Lonely Planet named Adelaide in the top 10 cities in the world to visit in 2014 which is sure to generate thousands of extra visitors to South Australia."

The number of cruise ships visiting South Australia is expected to grow even further, with 36 visits already scheduled for the 2014/15 season, bringing more than 97,000 passengers and crew.

"This means our goal to attract 30 ships and $11 million in passenger expenditure by 2014 has already been exceeded and we are well on our way to our 2020 goal of attracting 43 ships and $17 million in expenditure," Mr Bignell said.

The state will welcome the three largest ships operating in Australian waters this summer: the Voyager of the Seas, the Celebrity Solstice and the Queen Mary 2, which is returning to South Australia for its fifth consecutive year.

The State Government recently provided $170,000 for a new gangway at the Port Adelaide Passenger Terminal which will be completed by January when some of the larger vessels are due to arrive. The passenger terminal has also been given a facelift with South Australia's new logo featuring prominently.
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