Cruise News
On With The CRUISE Show! Britto for Allure And get half-price tickets with the World of Cruising
Make a date with The CRUISE Show, the UK’s only travel exhibition dedicated to cruising, which comes to Birmingham’s NEC for the first time on October 16-17.
out more about holidays at sea, this is the place to discover a world of cruising. All the major and specialist cruise lines will be there, exhibiting under one roof so you can get around and talk to the experts, seeking inspiration, information and practical advice to help you book your next holiday at sea. They’ll have news about everything from
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Mediterranean mini-breaks to four-month World Voyages; about cruise ships that promise a fun-filled vacation for all the family and small vessels that offer an ultra-luxury holiday at sea; or even adventurous expedition cruises around the Polar regions. You can also discover more about the
fabulous A to Z of destinations you can visit in a cruise – everything from the
hether you’re a seasoned cruiser looking to plan your next voyage, or want to find
exotic Amazon to Zanzibar, with the magical Mediterranean and colourful Caribbean in between. There’ll also be a packed programme of free talks, lectures and Q&a sessions led by industry experts and journalists, and exclusive show offers, discounts and competitions not available on the high street. It’s a great day out for the family – and
bring your non-cruising friends as well so they can discover why so many Brits are now turning on to holidays at sea. You can’t afford not to be there! The CRUISE Show will then return to
London’s Olympia Mar 26-27 (not April 2-3 as originally announced) in 2011 with even more special features, guest speakers and cruise insight, plus you can also meet the World of Cruising team! Look up more at
www.cruisingshow.co.uk.
Two-For-One Advance Ticket Offer
World of Cruising readers can receive TWO tickets for the price of one to the Birmingham show (or next year’s London event) when booked in advance. You can receive two £6 tickets for just £3 each (under 16s are free; add £1.50 postage and packing per order). Order online at
www.cruisingshow.co.uk or call 0871 620 4024 and quote “WOC”.
HM TO NAME QUEEN ELIZABETH
CUNaRD lINe have confirmed that Her Majesty The Queen will name the company’s new Queen Elizabeth, the third Cunard ship to bear the name, at the big Southampton ceremony on October 11. The naming will be a milestone in British maritime history and will be a major event of worldwide interest. Peter shanks, Cunard’s President and Managing Director, explained: “the naming of a Cunard Queen is a very special occasion and this will be an historic event in the true sense of the word. “the Queen launched Queen Elizabeth 2 in 1967 and named our current flagship, Queen Mary 2, in 2004. We are both honoured and proud that Her Majesty will name our new liner Queen Elizabeth.” Her Majesty was also present at the age of 12 at the launch of the first Queen
Elizabeth on 27 September, 1938, when she accompanied her mother, Queen Elizabeth, to Clydebank for the launch. Cunard have also revealed that the
Elizabeth will be first ship at sea to feature products from legendary London depart- ment store fortnum & Mason.
ROYAL CARIBBEAN’S new mega-ship Allure of the Seas will feature the very first Britto Concept store at sea from pop culture artist Romero Britto. The Britto store in the Central Park ‘neighbourhood’ will be an engaging and interactive space for guests to enjoy the colour, innovation and spirit that encapsulate Britto’s art. It will display artwork along with smaller collectible pieces and sculptures of all sizes.
A unique sculpture boasting Britto’s well‐known butterflies will be in the gardens of Central Park directly in front of the store, welcoming guests and providing a cheerful photo opportunity. Britto will create two pieces exclusive
for Royal Caribbean guests to purchase – a custom canvas painting and an RCI-inspired teddy bear. The Brazilian artist will also attend Allure’s inaugural sailing on December 5, giving fans a unique opportunity to interact with him in painting parties, autograph sessions and meet-and-greets.
SeaDream’s New Water Toys!
The ultra-luxury mega-yachts of SEADREAM YACHT CLUB have been given some sparkling new ‘toys’ in the form of extra water-sport amenities that guests may enjoy from the vessels’ stern marinas. In addition to its zodiacs, water skis, banana boats, wave runners, floating island and snorkelling equipment, it has added twin-hulled Hobie Cats, Laser Sailboats and Glass Bottom Molokini Kayaks and glass-bottom Hanauma II Inflatable Kayaks (for underwater viewing). There is also a swim island with boarding platform on both yachts. For its Winter 2010/Spring 2011
Caribbean season, SeaDream will also be offering overnight calls at popular St. Barts and tiny, exclusive Norman Island, as well as active fun stops at the Spanish Virgin Islands of Culebra, Culebrita and Vieques with its luminescent biosphere. More info: call 0800 783 1373 or visit
www.seadream.com.
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