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Ponant to KimberleyPONANT will venture to the
Kimberley for the rst me in
2017 with LrsquoAustral
LrsquoAustral will cruise on three
Darwin-Broome ineraries
scheduled for 03 Jul 23 Jul amp
12 Aug and a Darwin roundtrip
deparng 01 Sep
Guests will witness the Hunter
River King George Falls Mitchell
Falls Montgomery Reef and
Horizontal Falls with Mick Fogg
leading an expedion team of 12
RCCL for 2nd Bris portROYAL Caribbean has revealed
to Cruise Weekly it is ldquoworking
with the Port of Brisbane to
future proof Brisbanerdquo and
supports the development of
more berthing opons for Qld
ldquoAs the deployment of our own
Legend of the Seas to Brisbane
this year has shown we are very
keen to grow our business in the
sunshine state But to do that
beyond our current commitment
we need a terminal that can
cater for our bigger shipsrdquo a
spokesperson told CW
The comment follows reports
cabinet will consider a proposal
put forward by RCCL and Carnival
Cruises for a second Brisbane
cruise ship terminal (CW Tue)
Carnival Australia said they did
not wish to comment
Kogan launches cruisingKOGAN the Australian
online retailer best known for
its extensive oering of digital
TVs smartphones and other
gadgets has today announced an
expansion of its operaons into
the cruise sector
Today the company emailed its
more than 23 million customers
with a range of inial oers with
the porolio comprising 4000
cruises on ldquomore than 20 of theworldrsquos best cruise linesrdquo
Parcipang suppliers include
PampO Royal Caribbean Carnival
Princess Holland America MSC
Celebrity Star Cruises Norwegian
Cruise Line North Star Cruises
and Lindblad Expedions among
many others
River cruises are also on oer
from APT Scenic Uniworld
Viking and Evergreen while in the
upscale segment Kogan is oering
Crystal Azamara SeabournCunard Silversea Regent Seven
Seas and Oceania
Kogan is guaranteeing ldquobest
pricesrdquo and has a range of ldquocruise
deals of the weekrdquo highlighted
The company is also allowing
customers to hold a cabin
without a credit card and also
oers a lay-by facility
Koganrsquos new cruise venture
follows the launch last year of
Kogan Travel (TD 21 Aug) with
spokesman Paul Mercuri telling
CW itrsquos ldquogrowing from strength to
strengthrdquo
Mercuri also conrmed the
launch today of Kogan Hotels and
Kogan Acvies as part of thegrowing porolio
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Thursday 14 Jan 2016
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ON EVERYNZ CRUISE ampCOACH TOUR
BOOKED INJANUARY
$100COLES MYER
GIFT CARD
AGENTBONUS
+ Your clients will receive US$400 onboard credit + choice of FREE Classic Beverage Package orUnlimited Internet Conditions apply
FULL DETAILS983102983102
CLIA Australasia
CLIA Membership
20162015 was an exciting year for thecruise industry as CLIA reportedthat we had ocially attained
the ONE MILLION passenger
milestone from the Australianmarket and experienced
continued strong growth from thesmaller New Zealand market
2016 is going to be a year ofevolution for both CLIA and ourcruise line members
n recent years we have seen
some rapid developments inthe delivery of onboard productwhich has played a signicant role
n attracting literally thousandsof new-comers to cruising
With cruise lines remaining veryfocused on where sustainablefuture growth will come fromthe emphasis will remain on
changing the historical stigmaof deck quoits bingo and the
elderly to delivering extraordinaryexperiences many of us neverthought possible
From entertainment and activitiesto food and wine it is not easy to
keep up with all that is availableacross a wide range of brands
so what is critical is the needto maintain your industry andproduct knowledge through
training
Eective 1st January 2016 CLIA
training is now all available viaour purpose built online learningacademy So no more excuses
for those that donrsquot hold CLIAAccreditation ndash you can accessand complete all that is required
from your desk or home computer247 all INCLUDED as part of yourannual CLIA membership
Ponant
The Kimberley Coast
THIS new brochure details two10-day itineraries with stops
including Koolama Bay VansittartBay Freshwater Cove and TheLacepede Islands
The Iconic Kimberley also visits
Buccaneer archipelago and
Jewels of the Kimberley stops in
at Swi BayIncluded and optional
activities are detailed such as atraditional ldquoWelcome to Countryrdquointroduction to the area andcultural history of WijingarraBard Bard - home to a number of
signicant rock art galleriesWith 14 Zodiacs on board
LrsquoAustral therersquos the opon to
discover mangroves geology
wildlife waterfalls and swim in
crystal clear shallow waters
BrochureSpotlight
TravelManagersrsquo cruise focusTRAVELMANAGERS is invesng
in the cruise market with the
appointment of a cruise strategy
execuve Lisa Humphries
Humphries will commence her
new role on 18 Jan with the
objecve of maximising sales and
enhancing the specialist cruise
support for the network
TravelManagersrsquo execuve gmMichael Gazal says the newly-
created role demonstrates
TravelManagers growing
commitment to cruise
ldquoOur recent yearsrsquo excellent
growth in cruise sales show
the signicant contribuon the
personal travel managers make
to the cruise sector however
we recognise the importance in
taking posive steps to further
promote the value of cruising
and developing strategies and
techniques in converng cruise
enquiriesrdquo Gazal saidWith over 25 years of travel
experience Humphries spent
eight years managing start-up
company Best Cruises helping
the company became a top agent
for all major cruise lines within a
year of opening
Humphries
(pictured) was
recently content
coordinator at New
Horizons Holidays
Pacifc Edenrsquos maiden trifecta
PampOrsquoS newest ship Pacic Eden
completed a trifecta of maiden
visits this weekPacic Eden stopped in for
the rst me at Eden (Sun)
Mornington Peninsula (Tue) and
Portland (Wed)
The shiprsquos 1500 guests spent
Mon exploring the peninsula
famous for its geothermal hot
springs and seaside hamlets
Yesterday guests explored
Portlandrsquos aracons including
special markets selling local
produce the Botanic Gardens
and the Portland MarimeDiscovery Centre
PampO Cruises Australian
president Sture Myrmell said
Pacic Eden received a warm
welcome from the locals
ldquoMornington Peninsula oers awonderful opportunity for PampOrsquos
cruise passengers to explore a
whole range of local aracons
including waterfront dining at the
historic township of Sorrento a
chance to swim with dolphins
and a taste of the regionrsquos ne
winesrdquo Myrmell said
PampO Cruise ships will make
three visits to Mornington
Peninsula and Portland this year
injecng more than half a million
dollars into each local economyPacic Eden is on an eight-night
regional inerary along the south
coast
Sirenarsquos new beds
THE staterooms and suiteson Oceania Cruisesrsquo Sirena
will feature custom-designed
maresses - The Ultra Tranquility
Bed - when the ship launches in
Apr 2016
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Carnivalrsquos 2020 goalsCARNIVAL Corporaon plans to
reduce its carbon footprint 25
by 2020 the cruise linersquos 2014
Sustainability Report reveals
The report details the
companyrsquos 2020 sustainability
goals and highlights 10 goals
for reducing the linersquos carbon
footprint over the next ve years
Several of these focus on
improving the quality of the
Carnivalrsquos air emissions
The business has made aUS$400 million investment to
develop deploy and operate
exhaust gas cleaning systems that
reduce sulfur compounds from
the shipsrsquo engine exhaust
Carnival Corporaon will also
connue to improve water use
eciency on its vessels by 5
by 2020 relave to its 2010
baseline as measured by litres
per person per day
Recently the cruise line
announced its four next-generaon vessels to be built for
Costa Cruises and AIDA Cruises
will be the rst in the industry to
be powered at sea by Liqueed
Natural Gas (LNG) the cleanest
burning fossil fuel
The newbuilds will use LNG
to generate 100 of the shiprsquos
power both in port and on the
open sea
Chief marime ocer for
Carnival Corporaon Bill Burke
said caring for the environment
was key to their businessldquoAs the largest cruise company
in the world with healthy oceans
and seas core to our operaons
and with most of our employees
living and working at sea the very
essence of our business is built
on sustainable and transparent
praccesrdquo he said
ldquoOur goal is to make sure our
11 million annual guests have a
great vacaon experience and to
maintain a posive and thriving
workplace for our employeesrdquoBurke connued
MSCSamsung deal
MSC Cruises has entered apartnership with Samsung who
will deck out the linersquos next
generaon ships with electronic
equipment
The rollout begins with MSC
Meraviglia and MSC Seaside in
un and Dec 2017 respecvely
The partnership will see all MSC
newbuilds ed with in-cabin
at screen HDTVs smartphones
ablets and accessories for virtual
eality and 360deg digital experience
s well as technology for medicalentres and oce equipment
MSC ceo Gianni Onorato
aid the partnership showed
ommitment to ldquocung edge
nnovaonrdquo
ldquoThe Meraviglia and Seaside
generaon ships mark a leap
orward in terms of cruise ship
echnology Equipped throughout
with Samsungrsquos latest-technology
products and soluons they will
make available to our guests the
best of the next generaon inmart ships at seardquo Onorato said
Aqua educationals
AQUA Expedions has releasedits trade rates for select Amazon
amp Mekong River cruises in 2016
Accredited IATA agents can
book on the cruises for US$350pp
pn or US$400pp pn for single
occupancy and companions will
receive 50 o gross rates
The rates apply to Aqua Mekong
4-Night Explorer departures on
01 Jul 05 Aug and 02 Sep Aqua
Amazon 7-Night Expedion
Cruises departures 02 Apr and
23 Apr and the Aqua Mekong7-Night Expedion Cruise
deparng 06 May
For more call 1800 243 152
Beyond discountBEYOND Travel is oering a
$1000 discount per couple on six
ineraries around the Dalmaa
Islands of Croaa deparng in
May and Jun
To avail the oer cruises must
be booked by the end of JanFor more info CLICK HERE
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Cunardrsquos barrel of funCUNARD The Savoy Hotel
and Jack Danielrsquos Tennessee
Whiskey have partnered to bring
a 300-litre barrel lled with a
specially created cocktail on
board the Queen Mary 2 Age of
Discovery World Voyage
The cocktail will be aged
on board on open decks and
unloaded at the end of the cruise
and join The Savoy ColleconIt will have its own logbook and
will be chartered on social media
Guests will be able to sample a
non-aged version of the cocktail
The Savoyrsquos Beaufort Bartender
Neil Donachie and Queen Mary 2
Captain Wells are pictured above
inspecng the latest cargo
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Part of the Travel Daily group of publicaons
business events news
P O R T H O L E
FANCY yourself a LEGO proPampO has called in LEGO
certied professional RyanMcNaught to build a model ofthe linersquos new ship Pacifc Edenentirely from LEGO bricks
McNaught will be hard at workon Australia Day assembling themodel from over 100000 bricksat the Museum of Sydney
Families are invited to join inthe fun and help McNaught outwith promise of fun games andof course lots of LEGO
Participants will go into thedraw to win a family cruise toQld and the Great Barrier Reefon board PampO cruise ship
Holland newbiesHOLLAND America Line
has revealed its newbuild
ms Koningsdam will serve up
microgreens which have been
grown on board
The ingredients will be ondisplay in a glass-enclosed
growing area in the Culinary Arts
Center which also will serve as a
dinner venue
MEANWHILE the cruise line
has released its third lsquoCountdown
to Koningsdamrsquo video detailing
the shiprsquos The World Stage main
theatre and featuring the linersquos
director of Entertainment Bill
Prince - watch it HERE
Harmonyrsquos showsROYAL Caribbean Internaonal
has unveiled the entertainment
neup for its highly-ancipated
newbuild Harmony of the Seas
et to debut May 2016
lsquoColumbus The Musicalrsquo and
newly adapted producon of
Greasersquo will headline at the 1380
Royal Theater while high diving
crobac performance space
AquaTheater will show lsquoThe Fine
inersquo and lsquoHideaway Heistrsquo
Ice skaters will perform lsquo1887rsquo
nd lsquoiSkate Showcasersquo
RCCL regulars Puzzle Break
Escape the Rubicon Red Party
Stowaway Piano will make an
ppearance along with theme
nights on the Royal Promenade
Totally Awesome 90s and Letrsquos
Celebrate
Azamararsquos three gun welcome
AZAMAR A Quest was
welcomed into the port of
Newcastle yesterday with a
three-gun salute from the cityrsquos
former coastal defence base Fort
Scratchley
The ship which is the rst of the
Azamara line to visit Australian
waters is on a 10 night trip fromCairns to Sydney
The 600 guests come from 20
dierent countries
Passengers were welcomed
with a guard of honour from hot
air balloon burners jazz music
Hunter Valley food and wine and
reworks
Port of Newcastle ceo Geo
Crowe said he was pleased to
welcome Azamara Quest one
of ve maiden cruise ship visits
to the harbour during 2015-16
cruise season
ldquoIt is great to see quality local
events being aligned to cruise
ship visitsrdquo he saidQuest arrived in Sydney today
Pictured A reader sent in this
snap from Stockton as the ship
cruised into Newcastle
European barge dealsEUROPEAN Waterways is
oering savings for cabins and full
boat charters on selected 2016
ruises amp hotel barges in Francetaly Scotland unl 15 Feb
Specials include a $1565
discount per cabin on hotel
barges LrsquoImpressionniste in
Burgundy Rosa in Gascony La
Bella Vita in Italy and the Scotsh
Highlander in Scotland
For details CLICK HERE
Un-cruise savingsUN-CRUISE Adventures is
oering a $400 per couple
discount for select week-long
Alaska cruises on Wilderness
Explorer and Safari Endeavour
Oer applies to departures 16
Apr-18 Sep booked by 01 Mar
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cruise W E E K L Y
Thursday 14 Jan 2016
Website wwwcruiseweeklycomau | Phone 1300 799 220 | Fax 1300 799 221 | Email infocruiseweeklycomau Page 2
ON EVERYNZ CRUISE ampCOACH TOUR
BOOKED INJANUARY
$100COLES MYER
GIFT CARD
AGENTBONUS
+ Your clients will receive US$400 onboard credit + choice of FREE Classic Beverage Package orUnlimited Internet Conditions apply
FULL DETAILS983102983102
CLIA Australasia
CLIA Membership
20162015 was an exciting year for thecruise industry as CLIA reportedthat we had ocially attained
the ONE MILLION passenger
milestone from the Australianmarket and experienced
continued strong growth from thesmaller New Zealand market
2016 is going to be a year ofevolution for both CLIA and ourcruise line members
n recent years we have seen
some rapid developments inthe delivery of onboard productwhich has played a signicant role
n attracting literally thousandsof new-comers to cruising
With cruise lines remaining veryfocused on where sustainablefuture growth will come fromthe emphasis will remain on
changing the historical stigmaof deck quoits bingo and the
elderly to delivering extraordinaryexperiences many of us neverthought possible
From entertainment and activitiesto food and wine it is not easy to
keep up with all that is availableacross a wide range of brands
so what is critical is the needto maintain your industry andproduct knowledge through
training
Eective 1st January 2016 CLIA
training is now all available viaour purpose built online learningacademy So no more excuses
for those that donrsquot hold CLIAAccreditation ndash you can accessand complete all that is required
from your desk or home computer247 all INCLUDED as part of yourannual CLIA membership
Ponant
The Kimberley Coast
THIS new brochure details two10-day itineraries with stops
including Koolama Bay VansittartBay Freshwater Cove and TheLacepede Islands
The Iconic Kimberley also visits
Buccaneer archipelago and
Jewels of the Kimberley stops in
at Swi BayIncluded and optional
activities are detailed such as atraditional ldquoWelcome to Countryrdquointroduction to the area andcultural history of WijingarraBard Bard - home to a number of
signicant rock art galleriesWith 14 Zodiacs on board
LrsquoAustral therersquos the opon to
discover mangroves geology
wildlife waterfalls and swim in
crystal clear shallow waters
BrochureSpotlight
TravelManagersrsquo cruise focusTRAVELMANAGERS is invesng
in the cruise market with the
appointment of a cruise strategy
execuve Lisa Humphries
Humphries will commence her
new role on 18 Jan with the
objecve of maximising sales and
enhancing the specialist cruise
support for the network
TravelManagersrsquo execuve gmMichael Gazal says the newly-
created role demonstrates
TravelManagers growing
commitment to cruise
ldquoOur recent yearsrsquo excellent
growth in cruise sales show
the signicant contribuon the
personal travel managers make
to the cruise sector however
we recognise the importance in
taking posive steps to further
promote the value of cruising
and developing strategies and
techniques in converng cruise
enquiriesrdquo Gazal saidWith over 25 years of travel
experience Humphries spent
eight years managing start-up
company Best Cruises helping
the company became a top agent
for all major cruise lines within a
year of opening
Humphries
(pictured) was
recently content
coordinator at New
Horizons Holidays
Pacifc Edenrsquos maiden trifecta
PampOrsquoS newest ship Pacic Eden
completed a trifecta of maiden
visits this weekPacic Eden stopped in for
the rst me at Eden (Sun)
Mornington Peninsula (Tue) and
Portland (Wed)
The shiprsquos 1500 guests spent
Mon exploring the peninsula
famous for its geothermal hot
springs and seaside hamlets
Yesterday guests explored
Portlandrsquos aracons including
special markets selling local
produce the Botanic Gardens
and the Portland MarimeDiscovery Centre
PampO Cruises Australian
president Sture Myrmell said
Pacic Eden received a warm
welcome from the locals
ldquoMornington Peninsula oers awonderful opportunity for PampOrsquos
cruise passengers to explore a
whole range of local aracons
including waterfront dining at the
historic township of Sorrento a
chance to swim with dolphins
and a taste of the regionrsquos ne
winesrdquo Myrmell said
PampO Cruise ships will make
three visits to Mornington
Peninsula and Portland this year
injecng more than half a million
dollars into each local economyPacic Eden is on an eight-night
regional inerary along the south
coast
Sirenarsquos new beds
THE staterooms and suiteson Oceania Cruisesrsquo Sirena
will feature custom-designed
maresses - The Ultra Tranquility
Bed - when the ship launches in
Apr 2016
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cruise W E E K L Y
Thursday 14 Jan 2016
Website wwwcruiseweeklycomau | Phone 1300 799 220 | Fax 1300 799 221 | Email infocruiseweeklycomau Page 3
VSMAGIC AL
MEDIT ERRANEAN
CAREFREE
CARIBBEAN
WHATrsquoS YOUR FAVOURITE SELL FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN
AUNZ 18+ only Must be registered travel agent in AUNZ amp registered with Princess AcademyEnds 1159pm AEDST 28216 Click here for entry instructions and TampCs Permits NSW LTPS1508652 ACT TP1508055 SAT151983
CLICK HERE TO ENTER
Do you have the
Cruise Weekly app
Carnivalrsquos 2020 goalsCARNIVAL Corporaon plans to
reduce its carbon footprint 25
by 2020 the cruise linersquos 2014
Sustainability Report reveals
The report details the
companyrsquos 2020 sustainability
goals and highlights 10 goals
for reducing the linersquos carbon
footprint over the next ve years
Several of these focus on
improving the quality of the
Carnivalrsquos air emissions
The business has made aUS$400 million investment to
develop deploy and operate
exhaust gas cleaning systems that
reduce sulfur compounds from
the shipsrsquo engine exhaust
Carnival Corporaon will also
connue to improve water use
eciency on its vessels by 5
by 2020 relave to its 2010
baseline as measured by litres
per person per day
Recently the cruise line
announced its four next-generaon vessels to be built for
Costa Cruises and AIDA Cruises
will be the rst in the industry to
be powered at sea by Liqueed
Natural Gas (LNG) the cleanest
burning fossil fuel
The newbuilds will use LNG
to generate 100 of the shiprsquos
power both in port and on the
open sea
Chief marime ocer for
Carnival Corporaon Bill Burke
said caring for the environment
was key to their businessldquoAs the largest cruise company
in the world with healthy oceans
and seas core to our operaons
and with most of our employees
living and working at sea the very
essence of our business is built
on sustainable and transparent
praccesrdquo he said
ldquoOur goal is to make sure our
11 million annual guests have a
great vacaon experience and to
maintain a posive and thriving
workplace for our employeesrdquoBurke connued
MSCSamsung deal
MSC Cruises has entered apartnership with Samsung who
will deck out the linersquos next
generaon ships with electronic
equipment
The rollout begins with MSC
Meraviglia and MSC Seaside in
un and Dec 2017 respecvely
The partnership will see all MSC
newbuilds ed with in-cabin
at screen HDTVs smartphones
ablets and accessories for virtual
eality and 360deg digital experience
s well as technology for medicalentres and oce equipment
MSC ceo Gianni Onorato
aid the partnership showed
ommitment to ldquocung edge
nnovaonrdquo
ldquoThe Meraviglia and Seaside
generaon ships mark a leap
orward in terms of cruise ship
echnology Equipped throughout
with Samsungrsquos latest-technology
products and soluons they will
make available to our guests the
best of the next generaon inmart ships at seardquo Onorato said
Aqua educationals
AQUA Expedions has releasedits trade rates for select Amazon
amp Mekong River cruises in 2016
Accredited IATA agents can
book on the cruises for US$350pp
pn or US$400pp pn for single
occupancy and companions will
receive 50 o gross rates
The rates apply to Aqua Mekong
4-Night Explorer departures on
01 Jul 05 Aug and 02 Sep Aqua
Amazon 7-Night Expedion
Cruises departures 02 Apr and
23 Apr and the Aqua Mekong7-Night Expedion Cruise
deparng 06 May
For more call 1800 243 152
Beyond discountBEYOND Travel is oering a
$1000 discount per couple on six
ineraries around the Dalmaa
Islands of Croaa deparng in
May and Jun
To avail the oer cruises must
be booked by the end of JanFor more info CLICK HERE
8202019 Cruise Weekly for Thu 14 Jan 2016 - Kogan launches cruising Ponant to the Kimberley Royal Caribbean TravelMhellip
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cruise W E E K L Y
Thursday 14 Jan 2016
Website wwwcruiseweeklycomau | Phone 1300 799 220 | Fax 1300 799 221 | Email infocruiseweeklycomau Page 4
Cunardrsquos barrel of funCUNARD The Savoy Hotel
and Jack Danielrsquos Tennessee
Whiskey have partnered to bring
a 300-litre barrel lled with a
specially created cocktail on
board the Queen Mary 2 Age of
Discovery World Voyage
The cocktail will be aged
on board on open decks and
unloaded at the end of the cruise
and join The Savoy ColleconIt will have its own logbook and
will be chartered on social media
Guests will be able to sample a
non-aged version of the cocktail
The Savoyrsquos Beaufort Bartender
Neil Donachie and Queen Mary 2
Captain Wells are pictured above
inspecng the latest cargo
Cruise Weekly is Australiarsquos leading travel industry cruise publicaon
An industry-focused PDF edion of Cruise Weekly is published every Tue and Thu andtherersquos also a consumer-facing email newsleer published each Wed - sign up free at
wwwcruiseweeklycomau
Postal address PO Box 1010 Epping NSW 1710 Australia
Street address 441 Rawson St Epping NSW 2121 Australia
P 1300 799 220 (+61 2 8007 6760) F 1300 799 221 (+61 2 8007 6769)
Cruise Weekly is a publicaon of Cruise Weekly Pty Ltd ABN 73 123 041 485 All content fully protected by copyright Please obtain wrien permission to reproduce any material While every care has been taken in the preparaon of
the newsleer no liability can be accepted for errors or omissions Informaon is published in good faith to smulate independent invesgaon of the maers canvassed Responsibility for editorial comment is taken by Bruce Piper
Editor Bruce Piper infocruiseweeklycomau
Contributors Guy Dundas Jenny Piper Nathalie Craig Bonnie Tai Jasmine OrsquoDonoghueAdversing and Markeng Sean Harrigan and Magda Herdzik adscruiseweeklycomau
Business Manager Jenny Piper accountscruiseweeklycomau
Part of the Travel Daily group of publicaons
business events news
P O R T H O L E
FANCY yourself a LEGO proPampO has called in LEGO
certied professional RyanMcNaught to build a model ofthe linersquos new ship Pacifc Edenentirely from LEGO bricks
McNaught will be hard at workon Australia Day assembling themodel from over 100000 bricksat the Museum of Sydney
Families are invited to join inthe fun and help McNaught outwith promise of fun games andof course lots of LEGO
Participants will go into thedraw to win a family cruise toQld and the Great Barrier Reefon board PampO cruise ship
Holland newbiesHOLLAND America Line
has revealed its newbuild
ms Koningsdam will serve up
microgreens which have been
grown on board
The ingredients will be ondisplay in a glass-enclosed
growing area in the Culinary Arts
Center which also will serve as a
dinner venue
MEANWHILE the cruise line
has released its third lsquoCountdown
to Koningsdamrsquo video detailing
the shiprsquos The World Stage main
theatre and featuring the linersquos
director of Entertainment Bill
Prince - watch it HERE
Harmonyrsquos showsROYAL Caribbean Internaonal
has unveiled the entertainment
neup for its highly-ancipated
newbuild Harmony of the Seas
et to debut May 2016
lsquoColumbus The Musicalrsquo and
newly adapted producon of
Greasersquo will headline at the 1380
Royal Theater while high diving
crobac performance space
AquaTheater will show lsquoThe Fine
inersquo and lsquoHideaway Heistrsquo
Ice skaters will perform lsquo1887rsquo
nd lsquoiSkate Showcasersquo
RCCL regulars Puzzle Break
Escape the Rubicon Red Party
Stowaway Piano will make an
ppearance along with theme
nights on the Royal Promenade
Totally Awesome 90s and Letrsquos
Celebrate
Azamararsquos three gun welcome
AZAMAR A Quest was
welcomed into the port of
Newcastle yesterday with a
three-gun salute from the cityrsquos
former coastal defence base Fort
Scratchley
The ship which is the rst of the
Azamara line to visit Australian
waters is on a 10 night trip fromCairns to Sydney
The 600 guests come from 20
dierent countries
Passengers were welcomed
with a guard of honour from hot
air balloon burners jazz music
Hunter Valley food and wine and
reworks
Port of Newcastle ceo Geo
Crowe said he was pleased to
welcome Azamara Quest one
of ve maiden cruise ship visits
to the harbour during 2015-16
cruise season
ldquoIt is great to see quality local
events being aligned to cruise
ship visitsrdquo he saidQuest arrived in Sydney today
Pictured A reader sent in this
snap from Stockton as the ship
cruised into Newcastle
European barge dealsEUROPEAN Waterways is
oering savings for cabins and full
boat charters on selected 2016
ruises amp hotel barges in Francetaly Scotland unl 15 Feb
Specials include a $1565
discount per cabin on hotel
barges LrsquoImpressionniste in
Burgundy Rosa in Gascony La
Bella Vita in Italy and the Scotsh
Highlander in Scotland
For details CLICK HERE
Un-cruise savingsUN-CRUISE Adventures is
oering a $400 per couple
discount for select week-long
Alaska cruises on Wilderness
Explorer and Safari Endeavour
Oer applies to departures 16
Apr-18 Sep booked by 01 Mar
8202019 Cruise Weekly for Thu 14 Jan 2016 - Kogan launches cruising Ponant to the Kimberley Royal Caribbean TravelMhellip
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcruise-weekly-for-thu-14-jan-2016-kogan-launches-cruising-ponant-to-the 55
DO YOU KNOW YOUR SHIPONLINE CRUISE SPECIALIST S
SYDNEY ndash TOP S AL ARY PLUS INCENTIVESThis pioneering cruise compan y has enjo yed riding the w ave
with continuous expansion The y are looking for passionatecruise consultants to join the knowledge team Representingonl y the best ships create high -end bespoke packages for
clients who are as passionate as you Your cruise know ledgewill finall y be rewarded w ith a high base salar y plus bonusesamp f amils inspections If you have min 4 years retailwholesaleexp inc cruise a passion for travel GDS skills customer service
focus amp abilit y to think outside the box set sale toda y
MANAGE A MULT I MILLION $ BUDGETHE AD OF MARKETING ndash GLOB AL BR ANDSYDNEY ndash E XECUTIVE SAL ARY PACK AGE
This position is perfect for a talented senior marketing
manager who has led a large marketing division andmanaged an extensive marketing budgetFocusing on B2B and B2C marketing strategies
across Trade Print Digital you will be responsible fordesigning and executing national marketing campaignsInitiall y a 12 month contract this will provide you withthe unique opportunit y to represent one of the worldrsquos
favourite trav el brands
CLIMB ABOARDCRUISE CONSULTANT
MELBOURNE ndash S AL ARY PKG TO $65K (OTE)Consider yourself a cruise specialist Join one of these
amazing agencies as a travel and cruise consultant and youcould soon be selling w hat you lov e da y in and day outWith a diverse client base you will constructing v arious
cruise itineraries including Princess Ro y al Caribbean andCunard Working Monday to Frida y hours w ith occasionalSaturdayrsquos y ou will enjoy a lucrative salar y package that
of fers uncapped commissions You will also have theopportunit y to attend terrific cruise f amils
S AIL INTO A NEW ROLE IN 2016CRUISE CONSULTANT S
BRISB ANE CBD ndash UP TO $48K PKG + $$ BONUSESCalling all cruise gurus This is your chance to work for an
innovative and growing travel compan y in the heart of theCBD Yoursquoll love working in this fun and supportive
env ironment where enquiries are received v ia phone andemail onl y With a strong focus on cruising yoursquoll sell
domestic and international holiday packages whilst earninga strong base salar y + $$ bonuses enjoying free cruises and
discounted travel plus much more All you need is amin 3 years retail travel consulting e xperience
FOR ALL T HE BEST VAC ANCIES V ISIT w w waaappointmentscomauNSW amp ACT - 02 9231 6377 - appl y aaappointmentscomau
V IC WA amp S A - 03 9670 2577 - recruitaaappointmentscomau QLD amp NT - 07 3229 9600 - employmentaaappointmentscomau
CRUISE YOUR WAY TO T HE TOP RETAIL CRUISE CONSULTANT S
SYDNEY ndash CIRC A $60K S AL ARY PACK AGE Are you a cruise f anatic with a passion for sales Donrsquot miss
the opportunit y to work for this leading Cruise Company
Your role will involve looking af ter ke y travel clients of thisamazing brand selling the e xtensiv e cruise product as wellas other ancillar y products including add on tours f lights ampindependent travel You will earn an incredible salar y in a
f ast paced high volume environment providing employeeswith ongoing training and benef its Min 2 years travel
industr y e xperience GDS skills amp cruise experience preferred
READY TO WALK THE PL ANKRETAIL TR AV EL SPECIALIST S amp TE AM LEADERS
THROUGHOUT SYDNEY ndash TOP S AL ARY PLUS INCENTIV ESWith Cruise Specialists roles av ailable throughout Sydne y
y ou can work closer to home Represent elite cruise liners amp
river cruises to direct passengers creating cruise onl y f lightspre post accommodation or bespoke all-inclusive packagesUtilize your e xceptional cruise know ledge to be rew arded
with top salar y amp incentives f amilsinspections globaltraining progression amp an of f ice close to home All youneed to set sail into an amazing role is min 2 years retailconsulting solid GDS plus a passion for travel and sales
HIGH END LUXURY T R AV EL AT IT S BESTTR AVEL amp CRUISE CONSULTANT
MELBOURNE (INNER) ndash S AL ARY PKG TO $55k + BONUSESThis highly successful independentl y owned travel compan y
in Melbournersquos inner east are seeking a competent travelconsultant w ith a minimum 2 years international travel
consulting e xperience Working Monday to Frida y hours you will join a highl y e xperienced team where you will be
responsible for servicing high end luxur y clients With aperfect mi x of general leisure enquir y and v ariouscruise packages you will love working in this truly
amazing of fice Enquire today
AHOY T HEREWHOLES ALE CRUISE CONSULTANT S
BRISB ANE CBD ndash $55K OTE ++W ave goodby e to f ace to f ace consulting and say hello
to the world of wholesale travel This leading cruisewholesaler is looking for passionate travel consultants
w ho lov e cruising and know the secrets of closing a saleNot onl y will you love working behind the scenes but the
benefits of being part of this team are some of the bestin the biz including $$ on ever y thing y ou sell five stareducationals career progression and more Sound like
the change you need in 2016
COME ABOARD amp SET
A COURSE FOR ADVENTURE
8202019 Cruise Weekly for Thu 14 Jan 2016 - Kogan launches cruising Ponant to the Kimberley Royal Caribbean TravelMhellip
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcruise-weekly-for-thu-14-jan-2016-kogan-launches-cruising-ponant-to-the 35
cruise W E E K L Y
Thursday 14 Jan 2016
Website wwwcruiseweeklycomau | Phone 1300 799 220 | Fax 1300 799 221 | Email infocruiseweeklycomau Page 3
VSMAGIC AL
MEDIT ERRANEAN
CAREFREE
CARIBBEAN
WHATrsquoS YOUR FAVOURITE SELL FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN
AUNZ 18+ only Must be registered travel agent in AUNZ amp registered with Princess AcademyEnds 1159pm AEDST 28216 Click here for entry instructions and TampCs Permits NSW LTPS1508652 ACT TP1508055 SAT151983
CLICK HERE TO ENTER
Do you have the
Cruise Weekly app
Carnivalrsquos 2020 goalsCARNIVAL Corporaon plans to
reduce its carbon footprint 25
by 2020 the cruise linersquos 2014
Sustainability Report reveals
The report details the
companyrsquos 2020 sustainability
goals and highlights 10 goals
for reducing the linersquos carbon
footprint over the next ve years
Several of these focus on
improving the quality of the
Carnivalrsquos air emissions
The business has made aUS$400 million investment to
develop deploy and operate
exhaust gas cleaning systems that
reduce sulfur compounds from
the shipsrsquo engine exhaust
Carnival Corporaon will also
connue to improve water use
eciency on its vessels by 5
by 2020 relave to its 2010
baseline as measured by litres
per person per day
Recently the cruise line
announced its four next-generaon vessels to be built for
Costa Cruises and AIDA Cruises
will be the rst in the industry to
be powered at sea by Liqueed
Natural Gas (LNG) the cleanest
burning fossil fuel
The newbuilds will use LNG
to generate 100 of the shiprsquos
power both in port and on the
open sea
Chief marime ocer for
Carnival Corporaon Bill Burke
said caring for the environment
was key to their businessldquoAs the largest cruise company
in the world with healthy oceans
and seas core to our operaons
and with most of our employees
living and working at sea the very
essence of our business is built
on sustainable and transparent
praccesrdquo he said
ldquoOur goal is to make sure our
11 million annual guests have a
great vacaon experience and to
maintain a posive and thriving
workplace for our employeesrdquoBurke connued
MSCSamsung deal
MSC Cruises has entered apartnership with Samsung who
will deck out the linersquos next
generaon ships with electronic
equipment
The rollout begins with MSC
Meraviglia and MSC Seaside in
un and Dec 2017 respecvely
The partnership will see all MSC
newbuilds ed with in-cabin
at screen HDTVs smartphones
ablets and accessories for virtual
eality and 360deg digital experience
s well as technology for medicalentres and oce equipment
MSC ceo Gianni Onorato
aid the partnership showed
ommitment to ldquocung edge
nnovaonrdquo
ldquoThe Meraviglia and Seaside
generaon ships mark a leap
orward in terms of cruise ship
echnology Equipped throughout
with Samsungrsquos latest-technology
products and soluons they will
make available to our guests the
best of the next generaon inmart ships at seardquo Onorato said
Aqua educationals
AQUA Expedions has releasedits trade rates for select Amazon
amp Mekong River cruises in 2016
Accredited IATA agents can
book on the cruises for US$350pp
pn or US$400pp pn for single
occupancy and companions will
receive 50 o gross rates
The rates apply to Aqua Mekong
4-Night Explorer departures on
01 Jul 05 Aug and 02 Sep Aqua
Amazon 7-Night Expedion
Cruises departures 02 Apr and
23 Apr and the Aqua Mekong7-Night Expedion Cruise
deparng 06 May
For more call 1800 243 152
Beyond discountBEYOND Travel is oering a
$1000 discount per couple on six
ineraries around the Dalmaa
Islands of Croaa deparng in
May and Jun
To avail the oer cruises must
be booked by the end of JanFor more info CLICK HERE
8202019 Cruise Weekly for Thu 14 Jan 2016 - Kogan launches cruising Ponant to the Kimberley Royal Caribbean TravelMhellip
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcruise-weekly-for-thu-14-jan-2016-kogan-launches-cruising-ponant-to-the 45
cruise W E E K L Y
Thursday 14 Jan 2016
Website wwwcruiseweeklycomau | Phone 1300 799 220 | Fax 1300 799 221 | Email infocruiseweeklycomau Page 4
Cunardrsquos barrel of funCUNARD The Savoy Hotel
and Jack Danielrsquos Tennessee
Whiskey have partnered to bring
a 300-litre barrel lled with a
specially created cocktail on
board the Queen Mary 2 Age of
Discovery World Voyage
The cocktail will be aged
on board on open decks and
unloaded at the end of the cruise
and join The Savoy ColleconIt will have its own logbook and
will be chartered on social media
Guests will be able to sample a
non-aged version of the cocktail
The Savoyrsquos Beaufort Bartender
Neil Donachie and Queen Mary 2
Captain Wells are pictured above
inspecng the latest cargo
Cruise Weekly is Australiarsquos leading travel industry cruise publicaon
An industry-focused PDF edion of Cruise Weekly is published every Tue and Thu andtherersquos also a consumer-facing email newsleer published each Wed - sign up free at
wwwcruiseweeklycomau
Postal address PO Box 1010 Epping NSW 1710 Australia
Street address 441 Rawson St Epping NSW 2121 Australia
P 1300 799 220 (+61 2 8007 6760) F 1300 799 221 (+61 2 8007 6769)
Cruise Weekly is a publicaon of Cruise Weekly Pty Ltd ABN 73 123 041 485 All content fully protected by copyright Please obtain wrien permission to reproduce any material While every care has been taken in the preparaon of
the newsleer no liability can be accepted for errors or omissions Informaon is published in good faith to smulate independent invesgaon of the maers canvassed Responsibility for editorial comment is taken by Bruce Piper
Editor Bruce Piper infocruiseweeklycomau
Contributors Guy Dundas Jenny Piper Nathalie Craig Bonnie Tai Jasmine OrsquoDonoghueAdversing and Markeng Sean Harrigan and Magda Herdzik adscruiseweeklycomau
Business Manager Jenny Piper accountscruiseweeklycomau
Part of the Travel Daily group of publicaons
business events news
P O R T H O L E
FANCY yourself a LEGO proPampO has called in LEGO
certied professional RyanMcNaught to build a model ofthe linersquos new ship Pacifc Edenentirely from LEGO bricks
McNaught will be hard at workon Australia Day assembling themodel from over 100000 bricksat the Museum of Sydney
Families are invited to join inthe fun and help McNaught outwith promise of fun games andof course lots of LEGO
Participants will go into thedraw to win a family cruise toQld and the Great Barrier Reefon board PampO cruise ship
Holland newbiesHOLLAND America Line
has revealed its newbuild
ms Koningsdam will serve up
microgreens which have been
grown on board
The ingredients will be ondisplay in a glass-enclosed
growing area in the Culinary Arts
Center which also will serve as a
dinner venue
MEANWHILE the cruise line
has released its third lsquoCountdown
to Koningsdamrsquo video detailing
the shiprsquos The World Stage main
theatre and featuring the linersquos
director of Entertainment Bill
Prince - watch it HERE
Harmonyrsquos showsROYAL Caribbean Internaonal
has unveiled the entertainment
neup for its highly-ancipated
newbuild Harmony of the Seas
et to debut May 2016
lsquoColumbus The Musicalrsquo and
newly adapted producon of
Greasersquo will headline at the 1380
Royal Theater while high diving
crobac performance space
AquaTheater will show lsquoThe Fine
inersquo and lsquoHideaway Heistrsquo
Ice skaters will perform lsquo1887rsquo
nd lsquoiSkate Showcasersquo
RCCL regulars Puzzle Break
Escape the Rubicon Red Party
Stowaway Piano will make an
ppearance along with theme
nights on the Royal Promenade
Totally Awesome 90s and Letrsquos
Celebrate
Azamararsquos three gun welcome
AZAMAR A Quest was
welcomed into the port of
Newcastle yesterday with a
three-gun salute from the cityrsquos
former coastal defence base Fort
Scratchley
The ship which is the rst of the
Azamara line to visit Australian
waters is on a 10 night trip fromCairns to Sydney
The 600 guests come from 20
dierent countries
Passengers were welcomed
with a guard of honour from hot
air balloon burners jazz music
Hunter Valley food and wine and
reworks
Port of Newcastle ceo Geo
Crowe said he was pleased to
welcome Azamara Quest one
of ve maiden cruise ship visits
to the harbour during 2015-16
cruise season
ldquoIt is great to see quality local
events being aligned to cruise
ship visitsrdquo he saidQuest arrived in Sydney today
Pictured A reader sent in this
snap from Stockton as the ship
cruised into Newcastle
European barge dealsEUROPEAN Waterways is
oering savings for cabins and full
boat charters on selected 2016
ruises amp hotel barges in Francetaly Scotland unl 15 Feb
Specials include a $1565
discount per cabin on hotel
barges LrsquoImpressionniste in
Burgundy Rosa in Gascony La
Bella Vita in Italy and the Scotsh
Highlander in Scotland
For details CLICK HERE
Un-cruise savingsUN-CRUISE Adventures is
oering a $400 per couple
discount for select week-long
Alaska cruises on Wilderness
Explorer and Safari Endeavour
Oer applies to departures 16
Apr-18 Sep booked by 01 Mar
8202019 Cruise Weekly for Thu 14 Jan 2016 - Kogan launches cruising Ponant to the Kimberley Royal Caribbean TravelMhellip
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcruise-weekly-for-thu-14-jan-2016-kogan-launches-cruising-ponant-to-the 55
DO YOU KNOW YOUR SHIPONLINE CRUISE SPECIALIST S
SYDNEY ndash TOP S AL ARY PLUS INCENTIVESThis pioneering cruise compan y has enjo yed riding the w ave
with continuous expansion The y are looking for passionatecruise consultants to join the knowledge team Representingonl y the best ships create high -end bespoke packages for
clients who are as passionate as you Your cruise know ledgewill finall y be rewarded w ith a high base salar y plus bonusesamp f amils inspections If you have min 4 years retailwholesaleexp inc cruise a passion for travel GDS skills customer service
focus amp abilit y to think outside the box set sale toda y
MANAGE A MULT I MILLION $ BUDGETHE AD OF MARKETING ndash GLOB AL BR ANDSYDNEY ndash E XECUTIVE SAL ARY PACK AGE
This position is perfect for a talented senior marketing
manager who has led a large marketing division andmanaged an extensive marketing budgetFocusing on B2B and B2C marketing strategies
across Trade Print Digital you will be responsible fordesigning and executing national marketing campaignsInitiall y a 12 month contract this will provide you withthe unique opportunit y to represent one of the worldrsquos
favourite trav el brands
CLIMB ABOARDCRUISE CONSULTANT
MELBOURNE ndash S AL ARY PKG TO $65K (OTE)Consider yourself a cruise specialist Join one of these
amazing agencies as a travel and cruise consultant and youcould soon be selling w hat you lov e da y in and day outWith a diverse client base you will constructing v arious
cruise itineraries including Princess Ro y al Caribbean andCunard Working Monday to Frida y hours w ith occasionalSaturdayrsquos y ou will enjoy a lucrative salar y package that
of fers uncapped commissions You will also have theopportunit y to attend terrific cruise f amils
S AIL INTO A NEW ROLE IN 2016CRUISE CONSULTANT S
BRISB ANE CBD ndash UP TO $48K PKG + $$ BONUSESCalling all cruise gurus This is your chance to work for an
innovative and growing travel compan y in the heart of theCBD Yoursquoll love working in this fun and supportive
env ironment where enquiries are received v ia phone andemail onl y With a strong focus on cruising yoursquoll sell
domestic and international holiday packages whilst earninga strong base salar y + $$ bonuses enjoying free cruises and
discounted travel plus much more All you need is amin 3 years retail travel consulting e xperience
FOR ALL T HE BEST VAC ANCIES V ISIT w w waaappointmentscomauNSW amp ACT - 02 9231 6377 - appl y aaappointmentscomau
V IC WA amp S A - 03 9670 2577 - recruitaaappointmentscomau QLD amp NT - 07 3229 9600 - employmentaaappointmentscomau
CRUISE YOUR WAY TO T HE TOP RETAIL CRUISE CONSULTANT S
SYDNEY ndash CIRC A $60K S AL ARY PACK AGE Are you a cruise f anatic with a passion for sales Donrsquot miss
the opportunit y to work for this leading Cruise Company
Your role will involve looking af ter ke y travel clients of thisamazing brand selling the e xtensiv e cruise product as wellas other ancillar y products including add on tours f lights ampindependent travel You will earn an incredible salar y in a
f ast paced high volume environment providing employeeswith ongoing training and benef its Min 2 years travel
industr y e xperience GDS skills amp cruise experience preferred
READY TO WALK THE PL ANKRETAIL TR AV EL SPECIALIST S amp TE AM LEADERS
THROUGHOUT SYDNEY ndash TOP S AL ARY PLUS INCENTIV ESWith Cruise Specialists roles av ailable throughout Sydne y
y ou can work closer to home Represent elite cruise liners amp
river cruises to direct passengers creating cruise onl y f lightspre post accommodation or bespoke all-inclusive packagesUtilize your e xceptional cruise know ledge to be rew arded
with top salar y amp incentives f amilsinspections globaltraining progression amp an of f ice close to home All youneed to set sail into an amazing role is min 2 years retailconsulting solid GDS plus a passion for travel and sales
HIGH END LUXURY T R AV EL AT IT S BESTTR AVEL amp CRUISE CONSULTANT
MELBOURNE (INNER) ndash S AL ARY PKG TO $55k + BONUSESThis highly successful independentl y owned travel compan y
in Melbournersquos inner east are seeking a competent travelconsultant w ith a minimum 2 years international travel
consulting e xperience Working Monday to Frida y hours you will join a highl y e xperienced team where you will be
responsible for servicing high end luxur y clients With aperfect mi x of general leisure enquir y and v ariouscruise packages you will love working in this truly
amazing of fice Enquire today
AHOY T HEREWHOLES ALE CRUISE CONSULTANT S
BRISB ANE CBD ndash $55K OTE ++W ave goodby e to f ace to f ace consulting and say hello
to the world of wholesale travel This leading cruisewholesaler is looking for passionate travel consultants
w ho lov e cruising and know the secrets of closing a saleNot onl y will you love working behind the scenes but the
benefits of being part of this team are some of the bestin the biz including $$ on ever y thing y ou sell five stareducationals career progression and more Sound like
the change you need in 2016
COME ABOARD amp SET
A COURSE FOR ADVENTURE
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cruise W E E K L Y
Thursday 14 Jan 2016
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Cunardrsquos barrel of funCUNARD The Savoy Hotel
and Jack Danielrsquos Tennessee
Whiskey have partnered to bring
a 300-litre barrel lled with a
specially created cocktail on
board the Queen Mary 2 Age of
Discovery World Voyage
The cocktail will be aged
on board on open decks and
unloaded at the end of the cruise
and join The Savoy ColleconIt will have its own logbook and
will be chartered on social media
Guests will be able to sample a
non-aged version of the cocktail
The Savoyrsquos Beaufort Bartender
Neil Donachie and Queen Mary 2
Captain Wells are pictured above
inspecng the latest cargo
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business events news
P O R T H O L E
FANCY yourself a LEGO proPampO has called in LEGO
certied professional RyanMcNaught to build a model ofthe linersquos new ship Pacifc Edenentirely from LEGO bricks
McNaught will be hard at workon Australia Day assembling themodel from over 100000 bricksat the Museum of Sydney
Families are invited to join inthe fun and help McNaught outwith promise of fun games andof course lots of LEGO
Participants will go into thedraw to win a family cruise toQld and the Great Barrier Reefon board PampO cruise ship
Holland newbiesHOLLAND America Line
has revealed its newbuild
ms Koningsdam will serve up
microgreens which have been
grown on board
The ingredients will be ondisplay in a glass-enclosed
growing area in the Culinary Arts
Center which also will serve as a
dinner venue
MEANWHILE the cruise line
has released its third lsquoCountdown
to Koningsdamrsquo video detailing
the shiprsquos The World Stage main
theatre and featuring the linersquos
director of Entertainment Bill
Prince - watch it HERE
Harmonyrsquos showsROYAL Caribbean Internaonal
has unveiled the entertainment
neup for its highly-ancipated
newbuild Harmony of the Seas
et to debut May 2016
lsquoColumbus The Musicalrsquo and
newly adapted producon of
Greasersquo will headline at the 1380
Royal Theater while high diving
crobac performance space
AquaTheater will show lsquoThe Fine
inersquo and lsquoHideaway Heistrsquo
Ice skaters will perform lsquo1887rsquo
nd lsquoiSkate Showcasersquo
RCCL regulars Puzzle Break
Escape the Rubicon Red Party
Stowaway Piano will make an
ppearance along with theme
nights on the Royal Promenade
Totally Awesome 90s and Letrsquos
Celebrate
Azamararsquos three gun welcome
AZAMAR A Quest was
welcomed into the port of
Newcastle yesterday with a
three-gun salute from the cityrsquos
former coastal defence base Fort
Scratchley
The ship which is the rst of the
Azamara line to visit Australian
waters is on a 10 night trip fromCairns to Sydney
The 600 guests come from 20
dierent countries
Passengers were welcomed
with a guard of honour from hot
air balloon burners jazz music
Hunter Valley food and wine and
reworks
Port of Newcastle ceo Geo
Crowe said he was pleased to
welcome Azamara Quest one
of ve maiden cruise ship visits
to the harbour during 2015-16
cruise season
ldquoIt is great to see quality local
events being aligned to cruise
ship visitsrdquo he saidQuest arrived in Sydney today
Pictured A reader sent in this
snap from Stockton as the ship
cruised into Newcastle
European barge dealsEUROPEAN Waterways is
oering savings for cabins and full
boat charters on selected 2016
ruises amp hotel barges in Francetaly Scotland unl 15 Feb
Specials include a $1565
discount per cabin on hotel
barges LrsquoImpressionniste in
Burgundy Rosa in Gascony La
Bella Vita in Italy and the Scotsh
Highlander in Scotland
For details CLICK HERE
Un-cruise savingsUN-CRUISE Adventures is
oering a $400 per couple
discount for select week-long
Alaska cruises on Wilderness
Explorer and Safari Endeavour
Oer applies to departures 16
Apr-18 Sep booked by 01 Mar
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DO YOU KNOW YOUR SHIPONLINE CRUISE SPECIALIST S
SYDNEY ndash TOP S AL ARY PLUS INCENTIVESThis pioneering cruise compan y has enjo yed riding the w ave
with continuous expansion The y are looking for passionatecruise consultants to join the knowledge team Representingonl y the best ships create high -end bespoke packages for
clients who are as passionate as you Your cruise know ledgewill finall y be rewarded w ith a high base salar y plus bonusesamp f amils inspections If you have min 4 years retailwholesaleexp inc cruise a passion for travel GDS skills customer service
focus amp abilit y to think outside the box set sale toda y
MANAGE A MULT I MILLION $ BUDGETHE AD OF MARKETING ndash GLOB AL BR ANDSYDNEY ndash E XECUTIVE SAL ARY PACK AGE
This position is perfect for a talented senior marketing
manager who has led a large marketing division andmanaged an extensive marketing budgetFocusing on B2B and B2C marketing strategies
across Trade Print Digital you will be responsible fordesigning and executing national marketing campaignsInitiall y a 12 month contract this will provide you withthe unique opportunit y to represent one of the worldrsquos
favourite trav el brands
CLIMB ABOARDCRUISE CONSULTANT
MELBOURNE ndash S AL ARY PKG TO $65K (OTE)Consider yourself a cruise specialist Join one of these
amazing agencies as a travel and cruise consultant and youcould soon be selling w hat you lov e da y in and day outWith a diverse client base you will constructing v arious
cruise itineraries including Princess Ro y al Caribbean andCunard Working Monday to Frida y hours w ith occasionalSaturdayrsquos y ou will enjoy a lucrative salar y package that
of fers uncapped commissions You will also have theopportunit y to attend terrific cruise f amils
S AIL INTO A NEW ROLE IN 2016CRUISE CONSULTANT S
BRISB ANE CBD ndash UP TO $48K PKG + $$ BONUSESCalling all cruise gurus This is your chance to work for an
innovative and growing travel compan y in the heart of theCBD Yoursquoll love working in this fun and supportive
env ironment where enquiries are received v ia phone andemail onl y With a strong focus on cruising yoursquoll sell
domestic and international holiday packages whilst earninga strong base salar y + $$ bonuses enjoying free cruises and
discounted travel plus much more All you need is amin 3 years retail travel consulting e xperience
FOR ALL T HE BEST VAC ANCIES V ISIT w w waaappointmentscomauNSW amp ACT - 02 9231 6377 - appl y aaappointmentscomau
V IC WA amp S A - 03 9670 2577 - recruitaaappointmentscomau QLD amp NT - 07 3229 9600 - employmentaaappointmentscomau
CRUISE YOUR WAY TO T HE TOP RETAIL CRUISE CONSULTANT S
SYDNEY ndash CIRC A $60K S AL ARY PACK AGE Are you a cruise f anatic with a passion for sales Donrsquot miss
the opportunit y to work for this leading Cruise Company
Your role will involve looking af ter ke y travel clients of thisamazing brand selling the e xtensiv e cruise product as wellas other ancillar y products including add on tours f lights ampindependent travel You will earn an incredible salar y in a
f ast paced high volume environment providing employeeswith ongoing training and benef its Min 2 years travel
industr y e xperience GDS skills amp cruise experience preferred
READY TO WALK THE PL ANKRETAIL TR AV EL SPECIALIST S amp TE AM LEADERS
THROUGHOUT SYDNEY ndash TOP S AL ARY PLUS INCENTIV ESWith Cruise Specialists roles av ailable throughout Sydne y
y ou can work closer to home Represent elite cruise liners amp
river cruises to direct passengers creating cruise onl y f lightspre post accommodation or bespoke all-inclusive packagesUtilize your e xceptional cruise know ledge to be rew arded
with top salar y amp incentives f amilsinspections globaltraining progression amp an of f ice close to home All youneed to set sail into an amazing role is min 2 years retailconsulting solid GDS plus a passion for travel and sales
HIGH END LUXURY T R AV EL AT IT S BESTTR AVEL amp CRUISE CONSULTANT
MELBOURNE (INNER) ndash S AL ARY PKG TO $55k + BONUSESThis highly successful independentl y owned travel compan y
in Melbournersquos inner east are seeking a competent travelconsultant w ith a minimum 2 years international travel
consulting e xperience Working Monday to Frida y hours you will join a highl y e xperienced team where you will be
responsible for servicing high end luxur y clients With aperfect mi x of general leisure enquir y and v ariouscruise packages you will love working in this truly
amazing of fice Enquire today
AHOY T HEREWHOLES ALE CRUISE CONSULTANT S
BRISB ANE CBD ndash $55K OTE ++W ave goodby e to f ace to f ace consulting and say hello
to the world of wholesale travel This leading cruisewholesaler is looking for passionate travel consultants
w ho lov e cruising and know the secrets of closing a saleNot onl y will you love working behind the scenes but the
benefits of being part of this team are some of the bestin the biz including $$ on ever y thing y ou sell five stareducationals career progression and more Sound like
the change you need in 2016
COME ABOARD amp SET
A COURSE FOR ADVENTURE
8202019 Cruise Weekly for Thu 14 Jan 2016 - Kogan launches cruising Ponant to the Kimberley Royal Caribbean TravelMhellip
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullcruise-weekly-for-thu-14-jan-2016-kogan-launches-cruising-ponant-to-the 55
DO YOU KNOW YOUR SHIPONLINE CRUISE SPECIALIST S
SYDNEY ndash TOP S AL ARY PLUS INCENTIVESThis pioneering cruise compan y has enjo yed riding the w ave
with continuous expansion The y are looking for passionatecruise consultants to join the knowledge team Representingonl y the best ships create high -end bespoke packages for
clients who are as passionate as you Your cruise know ledgewill finall y be rewarded w ith a high base salar y plus bonusesamp f amils inspections If you have min 4 years retailwholesaleexp inc cruise a passion for travel GDS skills customer service
focus amp abilit y to think outside the box set sale toda y
MANAGE A MULT I MILLION $ BUDGETHE AD OF MARKETING ndash GLOB AL BR ANDSYDNEY ndash E XECUTIVE SAL ARY PACK AGE
This position is perfect for a talented senior marketing
manager who has led a large marketing division andmanaged an extensive marketing budgetFocusing on B2B and B2C marketing strategies
across Trade Print Digital you will be responsible fordesigning and executing national marketing campaignsInitiall y a 12 month contract this will provide you withthe unique opportunit y to represent one of the worldrsquos
favourite trav el brands
CLIMB ABOARDCRUISE CONSULTANT
MELBOURNE ndash S AL ARY PKG TO $65K (OTE)Consider yourself a cruise specialist Join one of these
amazing agencies as a travel and cruise consultant and youcould soon be selling w hat you lov e da y in and day outWith a diverse client base you will constructing v arious
cruise itineraries including Princess Ro y al Caribbean andCunard Working Monday to Frida y hours w ith occasionalSaturdayrsquos y ou will enjoy a lucrative salar y package that
of fers uncapped commissions You will also have theopportunit y to attend terrific cruise f amils
S AIL INTO A NEW ROLE IN 2016CRUISE CONSULTANT S
BRISB ANE CBD ndash UP TO $48K PKG + $$ BONUSESCalling all cruise gurus This is your chance to work for an
innovative and growing travel compan y in the heart of theCBD Yoursquoll love working in this fun and supportive
env ironment where enquiries are received v ia phone andemail onl y With a strong focus on cruising yoursquoll sell
domestic and international holiday packages whilst earninga strong base salar y + $$ bonuses enjoying free cruises and
discounted travel plus much more All you need is amin 3 years retail travel consulting e xperience
FOR ALL T HE BEST VAC ANCIES V ISIT w w waaappointmentscomauNSW amp ACT - 02 9231 6377 - appl y aaappointmentscomau
V IC WA amp S A - 03 9670 2577 - recruitaaappointmentscomau QLD amp NT - 07 3229 9600 - employmentaaappointmentscomau
CRUISE YOUR WAY TO T HE TOP RETAIL CRUISE CONSULTANT S
SYDNEY ndash CIRC A $60K S AL ARY PACK AGE Are you a cruise f anatic with a passion for sales Donrsquot miss
the opportunit y to work for this leading Cruise Company
Your role will involve looking af ter ke y travel clients of thisamazing brand selling the e xtensiv e cruise product as wellas other ancillar y products including add on tours f lights ampindependent travel You will earn an incredible salar y in a
f ast paced high volume environment providing employeeswith ongoing training and benef its Min 2 years travel
industr y e xperience GDS skills amp cruise experience preferred
READY TO WALK THE PL ANKRETAIL TR AV EL SPECIALIST S amp TE AM LEADERS
THROUGHOUT SYDNEY ndash TOP S AL ARY PLUS INCENTIV ESWith Cruise Specialists roles av ailable throughout Sydne y
y ou can work closer to home Represent elite cruise liners amp
river cruises to direct passengers creating cruise onl y f lightspre post accommodation or bespoke all-inclusive packagesUtilize your e xceptional cruise know ledge to be rew arded
with top salar y amp incentives f amilsinspections globaltraining progression amp an of f ice close to home All youneed to set sail into an amazing role is min 2 years retailconsulting solid GDS plus a passion for travel and sales
HIGH END LUXURY T R AV EL AT IT S BESTTR AVEL amp CRUISE CONSULTANT
MELBOURNE (INNER) ndash S AL ARY PKG TO $55k + BONUSESThis highly successful independentl y owned travel compan y
in Melbournersquos inner east are seeking a competent travelconsultant w ith a minimum 2 years international travel
consulting e xperience Working Monday to Frida y hours you will join a highl y e xperienced team where you will be
responsible for servicing high end luxur y clients With aperfect mi x of general leisure enquir y and v ariouscruise packages you will love working in this truly
amazing of fice Enquire today
AHOY T HEREWHOLES ALE CRUISE CONSULTANT S
BRISB ANE CBD ndash $55K OTE ++W ave goodby e to f ace to f ace consulting and say hello
to the world of wholesale travel This leading cruisewholesaler is looking for passionate travel consultants
w ho lov e cruising and know the secrets of closing a saleNot onl y will you love working behind the scenes but the
benefits of being part of this team are some of the bestin the biz including $$ on ever y thing y ou sell five stareducationals career progression and more Sound like
the change you need in 2016
COME ABOARD amp SET
A COURSE FOR ADVENTURE