March/April 2023


MSC Cruises Announce Partnership With Marine Conservation Charity


MSC Cruises has partnered with marine conservation charity ORCA to deliver a comprehensive ship strike mitigation programme for the line’s deck officers to reduce the likelihood of collisions with whales, dolphins and porpoises in oceans around the world. Bridge Officers aboard MSC Bellissima are the first to participate in the online training programme. The ship is current- ly sailing in the Mediterranean from her homeport of Genoa and was chosen as the pilot vessel based on her navigation through the Pelagos Sanctuary, a vast area of 87,500 sq. km of water and 2,022 km of coastline that is home to numerous marine species. The plan is to educate those who work on the ship’s bridge about the marine mam- mals they may encounter on any given voyage, as well as the best practices for avoiding potential ship strikes. Captain Minas Myrtidis, VP Environmen- tal Operations & Compliance, MSC Cruis- es, said, “By working together with ORCA we are able to play an important role in protecting the seas for future genera- tions. We are committed to support the health of our oceans and partnering with experts to introduce bespoke training and education is a further positive step forward.”


Once the MSC Bellissima trial is complet- ed, the e-learning course will be rolled out across the entire MSC Cruises’ fleet of 21 ships and added to newbuild MSC Euribia that is due to launch in June this year for Northern Europe voyages. For more information, please visit www. msccruises.co.uk/about/sustainability


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P&O Cruises Announces New Entertainment Partner and Arvia Godmother


MULTI award-winning performer Nicole Scherzinger is to create spectacular music and dance extravaganzas for P&O Cruises in an exclusive entertainment partnership. As part of a wider collaboration, the lead singer of


one of the world’s biggest girl bands, The Pussycat Dolls, will also name P&O Cruises newest ship Arvia in a world-first beachside ceremony on March 16, 2023 in Barbados. P&O Cruises president Paul Ludlow said: “It is an extraordinary privilege for us to work


with someone of Nicole’s talent and calibre. As a global superstar Nicole is well placed to create contemporary and breath-taking late night shows


THE countdown is on! In just one year, Sun Princess will debut in the gleaming Mediterranean. The first of Princess Cruises’ next generation ships, Sun Princess will welcome its very first guests onboard on 8 February 2024, for a season of Mediterranean cruises, followed by Caribbean sailings from Fort Lauderdale later in the year. “With such an amazing opportunity to elevate the guest experience, it takes an equally talented


THE much-anticipated arrival of Marella Cruises’ newest ship to its fleet, Marella Voyager, is set to tantalise tastebuds with the introduction of more than 150 incredible and unique dishes while guests sail to some of Europe’s top destinations. More than 250 hours of recipe development went into creating the unique menus featured in the wide range of venues on the ship, including a four-day tasting experience undertaken by a highly skilled team of seven chefs and 10 front of house staff. To meet customer demand for the popularity of


which will be performed in SkyDome


on our two newest ships Iona and Arvia. “We could not be more thrilled that she has


agreed to be Arvia’s “godmother” and will be with us on March 16 when Arvia is officially named in the Caribbean. The ceremony will be broadcast live and will include a performance from Olly Murs as well as Nicole’s striking show finale. “Through her many appearances on some of the


UK’s best loved shows Nicole has won the hearts of the British public. She really is the epitome of zest for life and as a critically-acclaimed talent she joins a line-up of world-famous godmothers and partners for P&O Cruises. Her involvement reflects everything which P&O Cruises stands for – a modern, forward-thinking holiday company which has always excelled in the levels of cutting-edge entertainment we provide.”


eating plant based, vegan and meat free options, more than 37 new vegetarian and vegan dishes will be available on-board. In total, 25 per cent of the new menus will feature vegetarian dishes and 15 per cent will account for vegan options, ensuring there is something for everyone to enjoy. From speciality vegan ice-cream and lemon tarts, the menu will also include a spin on the much- loved Sunday Roast, with a full vegan roasting joint derived from oats. Voyager’s exclusive Silver


Fork restaurant will offer a surprising twist on UK classics providing a sense of nostalgia, by elevating or de-constructing dishes to create a playful eating experience. From start to finish,


CRUISE NEWS | 21 Shining Debut of New Sun Princess just One Year Away


team of revered mariners to oversee the ship’s final stages of construction at the Fincantieri shipyard, then officially take delivery of the ship and welcome the first guests onboard,” said Princess Cruises president, John Padgett. The highly experienced team, with a collective 150-plus years of service, that will guide Sun Princess through the remainder of her construction phase and bring her out for the anticipated inaugural season.


Marella Voyager Menus Set To Tantalise Tastebuds This Spring


it took 12 weeks to develop the restaurant concept and produce a menu featuring 25 dishes. All key British foods and flavours were considered, from Chip Shops, Beef Wellington, Tomato Soup, Crumble or beach side snacks such as Cockles and Vinegar. Another highlight of Voyager’s food and


beverage offering is The Kitchens, a new concept which features eight different eateries bringing to life British classics and showcasing Indian, South Asian, Greek and Arabic flavours. The Kitchens will also include a bespoke dessert area, which offers temptations that are as equally visually appealing as they are delicious. Chris Hackney, Managing Director of Cruise


for TUI UK & I said: “We are so excited to present our wide range of new menus on-board Marella Voyager, which is the next exciting evolution in our fleet. With more than 150 bespoke dishes on offer, these newly developed menus feature concepts that will resonate with all.”.


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