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EMIRATES has signalled its commitment toAustralia’s cruise industry through its mostsignificant investment in the InternationalCruise Council Australasia’s annual awardsnight. As the new major sponsor of the 2012Cruise Industry Awards, the airline is seekingto strengthen its links with the top cruise-sellers of Australia and New Zealand. Barry Brown, Emirates vice presidentAustralasia, said the company, whose globalnetwork spans 120 destinations, was “anatural partner” for cruising operatorsworldwide. “In particular, the expansion of Emirates’European network to more than 30 cities hasallowed the airline to build strongerrelationships with more cruise professionals,who appreciate the wider flight possibilitiesfor connecting with a variety of Europeancruise itineraries, conveniently via one-stop inDubai from Australia. “With the growth of Dubai as a popularcruising destination for Australian travellers inits own right, we look forward to furtheringour relationship with the Council in 2012, andsupporting our partners as the industrycontinues to flourish,” Brown said. ICCA general manager Brett Jardine said hewas “delighted” to welcome Emirates onboardas the Gold Sponsor of the prestigious event. “Emirates first joined the Council as anassociate member in 2007 and, as our cruiseline members will attest, has made a point ofpro-actively working with the industry to carryAustralian passengers to cruise ships aroundthe world,” Jardine said. The awards night will be held in Sydney on 9Feb 2013. For info on the awards see www.cruising.org.au.
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Cruising Europe When the ICCA released the 2011Cruise Industry Report for bothAustralia and New Zealand, one areathat continued to shine is Europe. When you add both Ocean and RiverCruising in Europe together (fromboth the Australia and New Zealandmarkets), we are now well in excess of90,000 passengers – close to triplewhere we were five years ago. As the 2012 Europe summer seasongets under way it is worth noting that79 ships* will be repositioning back toEuropean waters from their winterhomes in the Caribbean, LatinAmerica, Africa and Asia bringing thetotal number of ocean going ships inEurope this summer to 206. These 206 ships are operated by 64different cruise lines and will beservicing 528 destinations stretchingfrom the Mediterranean to the Arctic. As a destination Europe is unique interms of its rich history, variedgeography and diverse cultures. With a lot of Europe linked originallyby the water, much of the region’shistory, commerce and traditions arehighlighted on cruise itineraries. On the rivers of Europe in 2012 ourfive river cruise members will beoperating 66 vessels along some ofthe most picturesque waterways inthe world ensuring passengers fromour market are spoiled for choice withsome very high quality product. Increasing in popularity every year,European River Cruises explore thefascinating history, arts, and worldfamous wine growing regions all fromthe comfort of a floating 5-star hotel.*Source CLIA
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Nordic Travel takes on Quark NORDIC Nordic travel has once again beenappointed as a representative for QuarkExpeitions in Australia and New Zealand,following Quark’s establishment of a localAustralasian office (TD 25 May). “We are delighted to be representing QuarkExpeditions again,” Nordic Travel said. “Nordic Travel are passionate about theArctic and Antarctic and feel that the best wayto experience these remote regions is by trueexpedition ship, designed specifically for Polartravel with the best and most experienced crewfor sailing in icy waters,” the company added. As a result of the appointment, Nordic Travelwill be updating its website shortly withQuark’s itineraries, as well as special offers. See www.nordictravel.com.au for details.
New legislation on ship pollutionThe Government hasintroduced a law that aims toclean up cruise ships’ wastedisposal and energy practices.
AUSTRALIA’S shipping industry is undergoingits most significant overhaul since it wasestablished in 1912, with the latest changetargeting cruise passenger ships. The Maritime Legislation Amendment Bill2012 was introduced into Parliament yesterdayto help reduce pollution from ships andprotect the marine environment. It requires new ships to adhere to morestringent energy efficiency targets and for allships to develop management plans settingout how energy savings will be made. Announcing the new law, Minister forInfrastructure and Transport, AnthonyAlbanese, said the cruise industry was notimmune. “Passenger ships operating in designated‘special areas’ will also face new restrictionsrelating to the discharge of sewage and thedisposal of garbage in environmentallysensitive areas,” he said. “It’s timely for cruise ships to continueimproving their energy practices in aresponsible, systematic and sustainable way.” The Bill implements amendments to theInternational Convention for the Prevention ofPollution from Ships (MARPOL) adopted by theMarine Environment Protection Committee ofthe United Nation’s International Maritime
Organization. It makes mandatory the Energy EfficiencyDesign Index for new ships of over 400 grosstonnage that will be built on or after 01 Jan2013 for international trade. “New ships can meet energy efficiencytargets through improved hull design and moreenergy efficient engines,” Albanese said. It also makes mandatory a Ship EnergyEfficiency Management Plan for all ships ofthat size. The new legislation is part of a suite of billsintroduced by the Government in the lastmonth that will establish a single NationalMarine Safety Regulator and the NavigationBill that modernises the 100 year oldNavigation Act. “By strengthening the legislative approach toprotecting our pristine marine environmentfrom pollution, we’re doing all we can toprotect our waters and fragile environmentalassets for future generations,” said Albanese.
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TTW welcomes the Breeze TRAVEL the World has welcomed the launchof Carnival Cruise Lines newest ship, CarnivalBreeze, this month, with company md AndrewMillmore saying the vessel is “a beautiful shipdelivering on all the facets that we know andlove about Carnival”. Millmore, who was lucky enough to beonboard Breeze following her launch also saidthat the ship is “a fabulous example of how aworld leading brand introduces the nextgeneration of product into the marketultimately keeping it as a world leadingbrand”. Launched on 03 Jun this year, CarnivalBreeze is the third and Dream-class ship forCarnival Cruise Lines, and featuresaccommodations for 3,690-guests, as well aspublic areas including the adults-only Serenityarea, WaterWorks aqua park and Bonsai Sushi-a stand-alone sushi restaurant.
Aussie cruisers Tauck 2013 TAUCK is wooing Australian agents with therelease of a brand new Luxury WorldwideJourneys & Cruises 2013 brochure speciallytailored to the Australian market. Launched in collaboration with Travel theWorld, the brochure features a selection ofTauck’s tours and cruises specifically selectedto endear to Aussie travellers, includingcultural cruises such as the Treasures of theAegean small ship adventure. The brochure also includes Tauck’s ‘Time onTauck’ incentive for Australian guests whichgives them two complimentary nightsaccommodation before or after each 2013 touror cruise, for bookings made by 28 Dec 2012. Speaking in the wake of the launch TTW gm,Michelle Taylor said “Our Australian customershave a very specific focus”. “They are sophisticated, educated travellersand they tell us again and again that Tauck’sinclusive value, “Insider access” to uniqueexperiences and high calibre Tour Directorsmean they are the best in the business.” See www.traveltheworld.com.au for details.
Cruise Whitsundays Fantasy THE sale of Fantasea Cruises Whitsundaystourism operation to Cruise Whitsundays (CW14 Jun) will take place later than expected,with the deal now set to be finalised on 16 Jul2012, rather than the 29 Jun previously advised. Speaking about the impending sale CruiseWhitsundays said “Whilst we understand themixed feelings around the iconic brandFantasea disappearing from the Region, themarket is simply no longer big enough tosustain two such large operations”. Whilst full details of the sale have not yetbeen released, Cruise Whitsundays will takeover Fantasea’s rights to service HamiltonIsland, the two Reefworld platforms on HardyReef, the vessel Charmer, and the land andmarina holdings at Port of Airlie. During the transition period CruiseWhitsundays has said that it will offer all ofFantasea’s Whitsundays key products such asWhitehaven and Reef cruises “albeit in slightlydifferent form so taking care of existing clientbookings will not be an issue”. Cruise Whitsundays also said that during thetransition period it will continue to operatemost of the company’s day cruises and ferryservices from Abel Point Marina “howeverthere will be some day cruise product andferries departing from Shute Harbour”. “Taking care of existing client bookings willnot be an issue,” the company added. The cruise line has also said that it willhonour the vouchers and prices for existingticketed bookings to ensure there is noconcern raised for visitors to the region. MEANWHILE Cruise Whitsundays has alsopurchased the Port of Airlie land and marinaspace where it will develop a modern terminaland “eventually consolidate the wholeoperation” a process which it said will take atleast 18 months to complete.
Sea Spirit in Iceland OCEANWIDE Expeditions has chartered the21-year old Sea Spirit (formally Spirit ofOceanus) for the Northern European 2012summer season where she will host cruisesfrom Spitsbergen to Greenland and Iceland. Following her summer run, Spirit will sail forQuark, hosting 2012/13 Antarctic voyages. Paul Gauguin’s Tahiti deal
PAUL Gauguin Cruises has introduced a 10-night Tahiti hotel and cruise package, pricedfrom US$3,034pp (02 Jan 2013 departure). The package includes a three-night pre-cruise stay at the InterContinental TahitiResort & Spa and a seven-night Tahiti & theSociety Islands cruise on The Gauguin. The deal is available for selected 2013departures including: 02 Jan, 08 May, 31 Juland 23 Oct. See www.wiltrans.com.au.
GOT a spare $4.6 million for a nice boat? An inventive Austrian company is hopingto lure millionaires looking for water viewswith a new boat, titled the Orsos FloatingIsland. The bulbous boat sports six luxurybedrooms, and space for 12 wealthy islandresidents and a staff of four. Powered by wind, water and solar energy,the sand-less island can be tailored toindividual tastes, and features a sun deck area,BBQ area, 15-person jacuzzi, aquarium,storage for water sports equipment, amooring for motor boats, a kitchen,restaurant and a bar. For those who maybaulk at the price tag, itis important to notethat other “floatingislands” usually have aprice of upwards of$100m.
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Day of the Seafarer CRUISE Lines International Associationcelebrated Day of the Seafarer this week (25Jun) by thanking crew members onboardvessels across the world. “The cruise industry today thanks andhonors the 1.5 million seafarers around theworld for their unrelenting commitment tomaritime service,” said CLIA presidentChristine Duffy. “They are the lifeblood of our industry,ensuring each day that families and cruisepatrons worldwide enjoy a safe, reliable, andsustainable cruise. “While we celebrate them today, we areworking diligently as an industry to maintainthe highest standards of safety and fairtreatment for our crews, and to create bestworkplace cultures that reward outstandingperformance,” Duffy added.
P&O UK possible newbuild? WASTEWATER system manufacturer, WärtsiläHamworthy let the cat out of the bag overP&O Cruises UK newbuild program, after itannounced that it had been contracted byFincantieri shipyard to supply two MembraneBioReactors to the 141,000gt newbuildingunder construction, with the order includingan option for a second vessel. P&O UK had announced last year plans for asingle newbuild, but made no mention of apossible second. According to Hamworthy, the 3,611-passenger vessel currently being built will bethe largest to be constructed for theBritish market, and will enter service in Mar2015.
Port of LA attractions THE Port of Los Angeles has announced its2012 summer event line-up for cruisers andlocals to enjoy, which includes the arrival of abattleship/museum, a craft marketplace,concerts, a classic car show, fireworks, festivalsand movies, see www.portoflosangeles.com.org.
Tropical Storm Debbie TROPICAL Storm Debbie, formed in the Gulfof Mexico, has this week been moving eastalong the mainland of Florida, forcing itinerarychanges to cruises in the region. Vessels that changed up their itinerariesincluded Carnival Freedom (cancelled a KeyWest call and replaced it with Cozumel) andCarnival Ecstasy (dropped Key West call and asea day, and headed to Nassau and Freeport).
Oasis to upgrade internet OASIS of the Seas will enjoy a major upgradeto its internet services starting during theNorthern hemisphere summer 2013. The plan has seen RCCL partner with 03bNetworks and 03b Maritime which is launchingeight new satellites next year, meaning fasterinternet connection for ships using its system. According to RCCL’s Bill Martin the newsystem’s speed will be “very close to a DSL line”.
Welcome to Port Canaveral PORT Canaveral commenced work on a US$21mWelcome Centre last week, the first phase in arevitalisation program for Canaveral Cove. Scheduled for completion in Jul 2013, the22,000-sq/ft Welcome Centre will stand seven-stories, and will boast an observation deck,auditorium, gift shop, cafe and exhibits.
Steamboat changes its name THE Great American Steamboat Companyhas announced that from 01 Jul 2012 it willrename itself the American Queen SteamboatCompany, in honor of its “wildly-popular”vessel, the American Queen. “I can think of no more fitting honor than torename our company in tribute to the boatthat has single-handedly re-launched authenticsteamboat river voyages in America,” saidcompany senior vp Sales, Marketing andProduct Development, Timothy Rubacky.
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