news to use GENERAL CRUISE NEWS Disney’s new ship is a Fantasy show
BY LAURA GELDER Disney Fantasy, the new Disney Cruise
Line ship set to debut next spring, will include some exclusive design elements never seen before. New to Fantasy is the dinner show Animation Magic, where guests are asked to interact by drawing their own Disney pictures from a template, before watching the walls come alive with their own animated art. Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique gives kids’
makeovers, with girls greeted by their own Fairy Godmother-in-training who transforms them into a Disney Diva, Pop Princess or Fairy Tale Princess. The 1,340-seat Walt Disney Theatre will
hold a new Broadway-style production, Disney’s Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular. The three-deck atrium lobby on the
Disney Fantasy boasts Art Nouveau- inspired details, a sweeping grand staircase and the statue bronze
Mademoiselle Minnie Mouse, inspired by travel of the 1920s and 1930s. Disney Fantasy will depart on her maiden voyage on March 31, 2012, and will sail out of Port Canaveral on seven- night itineraries alternating the eastern
(St. Maarten and St. Thomas) and western (Grand Cayman, Costa Maya, Cozumel) Caribbean. Both voyages will include a stop at Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay.
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A Quest to Monte Carlo Natalie Budgen. Membership Services
executive, ACE enjoys a few days of luxury on Seabourn Quest. "We arrived in Monte Carlo on June 6
Royal Caribbean explains cruising
Royal Caribbean’s new winter sun
brochure includes a glossary of cruising terms for those new to cruise. The brochure includes explanations of commonly used cruising terms in its ‘Cruise terms at a glance’ section, with easy-to-understand definitions for terms such as ‘stateroom’, ‘fly/cruise’ and ‘pre- paid gratuities’. The brochure coincides with the
launch of Royal Caribbean’s campaign ‘pack more in’, which aims to showcase the diverse range of itineraries available. From October 2011 to April 2012 a selection of eight-18-night itineraries is available to Spain and the Canaries, Dubai, India and the Caribbean.
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to sail on the brand new Seabourn Quest. The moment we stepped onboard the standard was set. We were shown to our cabin and greeted with a bottle of champagne on ice. We then spent some time soaking up the sun and relaxing in the Jacuzzi with a glass of champagne. This became my favourite place and pastime on the ship! "Seabourn Quest has a guest capacity
of 450 and is home to 335 crew members. She is a very intimate, spacious and truly elegant ship. We tried out the gym to make some extra space for dinner, which I am glad we did as the
Voyages to Antiquity new itineraries
BY LUCIE HUMPHREY Voyages to Antiquity has launched its
2012 brochure featuring 21 voyages based around the theme of exploring the best of ancient Mediterranean civilisations. The programme includes six new cruises encompassing both France and Spain with tours visiting Arles, Avignon, Barcelona and Carcassonne. The cruises range from 11-16 nights with destinations including Venice, Cannes, Istanbul, Rome, Athens and Cyprus. Prices start from £1,695pp for a
12-day cruise and include shore excursions, wine, beer and soft drinks with dinner on board, accommodation, transfers abroad and return flights with British Airways. Voyages will encompass
food was to die for! It is no surprise that Seabourn’s cuisine is award-winning. We then went out on deck again to enjoy some cocktails and dancing with the stunning backdrop of Monte Carlo as we set sail for San Remo. "The next two days were spent
enjoying all of the facilities onboard Seabourn Quest and exploring San Remo and St Tropez. Afternoon tea was a lovely way to relax after being ashore. My cabin featured Molton Brown amenities and there was a wide selection of films and music. The feel onboard was very relaxed and we even decided to try our luck in the casino. It was a truly wonderful experience and none of us wanted to leave!
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archaeological treasures as well as the food and wine of the Mediterranean. Guest speakers and lecturers bring to life the art, history and culture of the region on board the Aegean Odyssey, a premium-class ship especially rebuilt to cater for cruising in the Mediterranean.
www.voyagestoantiquity.com
New terminal for Durban
BY NEELAM SHAH Plans to develop a new and bigger
cruise terminal in Durban, South Africa are under way, revealing a superior new development with a combined capacity of 5,000 passengers. The new 35,000 square-metre cruise terminal is due to be completed by the end of June 2015 and is intended be able to cater for at least two large vessels, with a 700m quay and 10.5 metre berth. Unlike the current terminal, the new
cruise terminal will be separate from the cargo operational area, with the intention of easing congestion. The terminal will also be situated closer to hospitality developments and tourist attractions such as uShaka Marine World. It's a multipurpose facility that aims to incorporate the whole area of Durban and Durban tourism.
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