32 CRUISE NEWS Celebrity Eclipse Makes
Anticipated Return Down Under For travellers with their heart set on a dream holiday sailing the captivating coastlines of Down Under, the wait is finally over. Celebrity Cruises celebrates its highly anticipated return to Australian and New Zealand waters. On Saturday, Celebrity Eclipse set
sail from Sydney, Australia, allowing guests to Journey WonderFULL on a 12-night itinerary exploring the ruggedly scenic wilderness of New Zealand. This voyage is the first of 17 sailings departing from Sydney and Auckland through April 2023, and the first for Celebrity Eclipse in Australian, New Zealand and South Pacific waters. Guests onboard the award-winning
Celebrity Eclipse will be treated to experiences as enchanting as the cosmopolitan cities,
stunning
Princess Cruises Reveal 2024 European Season for Next-Generation Ship
PRINCESS Cruises have today (27 October) announced additional Mediterranean voyages for the inaugural season of its newest, largest, and most innovative ship, Sun Princess. The season will include itineraries which start or
end in Southampton. As previously announced by the line, the 4,300-guest Sun Princess will sail on a 10-night ‘Grand Mediterranean’ inaugural voyage on February 8, 2024. The additional Mediterranean itineraries through to September 2024 will go on sale on November 9, 2022. The new Sun Princess will be in Southampton on September 22 and 23, 2024. The full European season aboard Sun Princess includes 10-night itineraries visiting popular stops throughout the Western and Eastern Mediterranean and a series of seven-night voyages departing from either Barcelona, Rome (Civitavecchia) or Athens, which can be combined for 14-night or 21-night voyages. Currently under construction at the Fincantieri
shipyard in Italy, the largest Princess ship ever constructed embraces Italian heritage by featuring a freshly designed Piazza and a new cutting-edge entertainment space, The Dome, inspired by the terraces of Santorini.
The 175,500-tonne Sun
Princess will feature more than 29 restaurants and bars and 21 decks. There will be more than 1,500 balcony staterooms, and all balcony and oceanview staterooms boast an in-room sofa. Part of Carnival Corporation’s green cruising focus,
Sun Princess will be the first Princess ship and one of 11 new vessels in the corporate fleet powered by Liquified Natural Gas (LNG). Sun Princess will also feature the Princess Medallion Experience that extends Princess’ leadership position in delivering exceptional and customised experiences at an unmatched scale, offering guests personalised service only previously found on small ships. Eithne Williamson, Vice President Princess Cruises
UK and Europe, said: “Welcoming the beautiful Sun Princess to Southampton in 2024 will mark a very special visit, as it will be the first time a brand-new ship in the Princess fleet has called in to a UK port during a maiden season in more than 10 years. Sun Princess will also be our first ship to be powered by eco-friendly Liquefied Natural Gas, just one of a host of ways we are honouring our commitment to sustainable operations.” Past Princess guests are eligible for a special
promotion when they book Sun Princess voyages early. The special promotion consists of a Captain’s Circle Launch Discount. These discounts do not apply to third or fourth berth guests and the discount expires on January 31, 2023.
beaches, and exotic wildlife they will explore as part of the season’s enhanced onboard and shore-side
experiences, with a focus on luxury and relaxation, destination immersion, and culinary exploration. “The return Down Under has been long-awaited but someday has finally arrived! Celebrity Eclipse is the first Celebrity ship to sail this region for 930 days – a momentous occasion for the brand and our team members who have worked so hard to get to this point; and the first of many WonderFULL sailings ahead,” said Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, President and CEO of Celebrity Cruises. “Returning to this region is another significant milestone in the industry’s global recovery, as we sail forward into a bright future.” Celebrity Cruises Vice President and Managing Director of Australia and APAC, Tim Jones, added, “We’ve been patiently waiting for this moment for so long, and to finally see the freshly painted blue hull of Celebrity Eclipse slice through the waters of Sydney Harbour didn’t disappoint. We were one of the remaining major cruise markets to return to service, and we are really proud to be contributing to the tourism industries
of Australia,
New Zealand and the South Pacific once more, alongside rebuilding the economy of key coastal communities. “Continuing our momentum in the
region, next year we’ll be taking the guest experience to the ‘Edge’ with the debut season of Celebrity Edge Down Under! It’s the great outdoors that makes this region truly exceptional and we can’t wait to welcome an equally exceptional ship that’s been uniquely designed to connect guests with their surroundings. Whether you’re flying Down Under to join us, or stepping aboard from your front door, Celebrity Edge is a chance to explore our exotic landscapes like never before, all while sailing in complete luxury. ”
Explora Journeys appoints Captain Diego
Michelozzi for first ship, EXPLORA I EXPLORA
Journeys has
announced the appointment of Captain Diego Michelozzi as Master of EXPLORA I, the first of six ships to join the luxury travel brand’s fleet in 2023. The
company already
announced earlier this year the appointment of Captain Serena Melani, who will alternate with Captain Diego Michelozzi to helm the fleet`s first ship. Captain Michelozzi spent the last two and a half years as Master for a luxury line and has worked for more than 20 years at major cruise companies,
period with the Italian navy. Michael Ungerer,
following a Chief
Executive Officer, Explora Journeys, said, “Captain
Michelozzi will steer EXPLORA I to both familiar and off the beaten path destinations across the world with his experience, passion for exploration and respect for the ocean and nature, which reflects our own. “We are delighted to welcome him onboard as we continue to build momentum and prepare EXPLORA I to soon take to the seas.” Captain Michelozzi added, “It is
an honour for me to join Explora Journeys and to play a part to bring to life the foresight and vision of the family. I was born on the Tuscan coastline in Italy, I come from four generations of
seafarers and I naturally value the company`s commitment to preserve the mesmerising beauty of our oceans and marine life.” Captain Michelozzi studied at
the Artiglio nautical school in Italy, obtained an associate art degree at the University of Phoenix in the USA, a diploma in leadership and management at the University of Kent in the UK and an MBA at Coventry’s Arden University, also in the UK. EXPLORA I’s journeys in her
first 12 months of operation will visit 138 ports in more than 40 different countries. Sailings start from six-night journeys and culminate in a 44-night Northern Europe Grand Journey.
Havila Voyages Supports New Green Shipping Challenge
HAVILA Voyages is supporting the Green Shipping Challenge formulated jointly by the Governments of Norway and the United States, Norwegian maritime cluster organisations, shipping-industry associations, shipowners, business organisations, classification societies and finance actors. Together they are committing to far-sighted co-operation to achieve zero emissions for the maritime sector. “This is completely in line with our visions for the future of our industry in general, and along the coastal
route in particular. Therefore, it was only natural for us to support this initiative”, says CEO of Havila Voyages, Bent Martini.
“In many ways, we have already set a new standard both in the world heritage and along the coastal route and have proven that it is possible today to reduce our emissions significantly, while at the same time have forward-looking and achievable thoughts for the future. Our goal is to be the first to sail emission-free along the Norwegian coast”, Martini concludes.
Book Before End of November and Take Advantage of River Cruise Discounts
AMADEUS River Cruises is offering savings of 15% on select 2023 European river cruises if booked before 30th November. Tulip Serenade: An eight-day cruise along the
extensive waterways of Holland, past endless tulip fields and picturesque towns and villages. The cruise is round trip from Amsterdam with calls in Arnhem, Middleburg, Ghent, Antwerp and Rotterdam. Treasures of Burgundy & Provence: An eight- day cruise along the Rhône and Saône, taking in picturesque villages, world famous wine regions, beautiful landscapes and impressive historic cities and monuments. The cruise is round trip from Lyon with calls in Macon, Chalon-Sur-Saône, Tournus, Avignon,
Arles, Châteauneuf-Du-Rhône and Le
Pouzin. Paris, Normandy & The Seine: Combine the most
romantic city in the world with a fascinating journey through the scenery of impressionist painters on this seven-night cruise along the beautiful Seine. The cruise is round trip from Paris with calls in Conflans, Rouen, Le Havre, Caudebec-En Caux, Les Andelys, Vernon and Mantes-La-Jolie. Classical Danube: Explore impressive capital
cities, including Budapest, Vienna and Bratislava, visit historic towns and experience scenic cruising through the UNESCO listed Wachau Valley on this seven-night journey along the Danube. The cruise is from Budapest to Passau with calls in Esztergom, Bratislava, Vienna,
Aschach and Regensburg. Classical Rhine: Experience
Durnstein, Emmersdorf, Linz, the
breath-taking
beauty of the Rhine and Moselle rivers on this iconic seven-night cruise through Germany, France and Switzerland. The cruise is from Amsterdam to Basel with calls in Utrecht, Cologne, Cochem, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Mannheim, Speyer and Strasbourg. To make these cruises even more enticing, Amadeus River Cruises has introduced some brand new extended stays on the Rhône, Rhine, Seine and Danube. The Rhône: A Burgundy wine experience which includes three nights in Dijon and a full-day wine tour with tastings. The Rhine: A Glacier Express package featuring a night on Lake Geneva, two nights in Zermatt, one night in Chur and all rail travel in Switzerland including journeys on the Glacier Express and Gornergrat Mountain Railway. The Seine: Two nights in Paris with VIP entry to the
Palace and Gardens of Versailles. The Danube: Two nights in both Berlin and Prague including sightseeing and onward rail travel to Budapest. The Danube: A Chopin’s Warsaw & Krakow
package which includes two nights in Warsaw, tickets to a Chopin recital, two nights in Krakow, one night in Budapest and rail travel between the cities.
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