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Royal Caribbean cuts Bermuda NEXT year Royal Caribbean will pare back itsBermuda offering, cutting the number of callsto the island by 11, from 55 in 2012 to 44 in 2013. This year Explorer of the Seas will make 30calls to Bermuda whilst Enchantment of theSeas will make 25. Next year however, Grandeur of the Seas(which will replace Enchantment of the Seas)will only feature 15 calls to the Island, whilstExplorer will feature 29 calls. “We had early discussions with RoyalCaribbean to include additional Grandeur ofthe Seas calls from Baltimore, with a weekendstop in Bermuda and continuing to Maine andother locations in New England,” a BermudaGovernment spokesperson said. “Royal Caribbean decided that these cruiseswere not selling well, and decided not toinclude them in their 2013 itinerary,” thespokesperson added.

Regatta in Alaska REGATTA will return to Alaska in 2013,visiting cities including Vancouver and Seattle. Onboard guests will be able to access abeverage package from US$29.95 per guestper day, see page six for details.

Ask a Scenic Expert in Sep NEXT month Cruise Weekly will welcomeAleisha Fittler who is Scenic Tours GeneralManager of Product for Europe and Canada, asour Guest Expert. In her role as resident Guest Expert Aleshiawill answer two reader questions which wewill publish each week. Aleshia’s answers will feature on CruiseWeekly’s Facebook page. So get your thinking caps on, and send CWany questions you may have relating toScenic’s cruising options. Questions should be emailed [email protected].

Pearl emerges from her shell PACIFIC Pearl has emerged this week withten new pairs of interconnecting cabins after ashort drydock stay in Sydney this month. The new cabins will be configured as quad-quad, twin-quad or twin-twin bedding to suitthe dynamics of different travelling parties. The drydock also saw the installation of aNew Zealand Natural Ice Cream Parlouronboard, as well as the laying of new carpetsthroughout the ship. Pearl’s Marquee, Mix and Orient Bars alsounderwent minor refurbishments as did theship’s mini suites and balcony cabins. Pearl’s first post-drydock voyage will set sailtomorrow.

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Uniworld launches 2013 Europe/RussiaThe five-star line is giving away afree cruise and offering discountsof up to $3,800 per couple. UNIWORLD Boutique River Cruise Collectionhas released its latest brochure with six newitineraries in Europe and massive savings forearly bookings and paying in full. Couples can save up to $1,500 on 2013departures by paying a deposit at the time ofbooking before 31 July 2013. Alternatively, up to $3,800 can be savedwhen payment is made in full at the time ofbooking prior to 31 October 2012. The new itineraries focus on Central and EasternEurope as well as the company’s first-ever rivercruises in Italy and a White Christmas cruisespending Christmas Day on the River Beatrice.

Other highlights include a new ship inPortugal and Spain and “multigenerationaldepartures” for families wishing to visit Europeduring the school holidays. John Molinaro, the company’s GM in Australia,told Cruise Weekly that Australians had pre-ordered the “stunning” new brochure “in droves”. “We have been doing extremely briskbusiness since we put the brochure online andwe’re really excited about the buzz that it’sbeen generating,” he said. “People are seeing the breadth of productwe have and the new itineraries are reallystarting to take off.” Pricing has increased “marginally” for 2013cruises, Molinaro said, but gratuities wereincluded again in all fares. Uniworld’s new itineraries include the 13-daySplendours of Italy, priced from $6,365pp twinshare, with pay-in-full savings of up to $1,400per couple. A new 11-day ‘Enchanting Christmas andNew Year’s Cruise’, from Passau to Budapest, ispriced from $4,195pp twin-share, with pay-in-full savings of up to $1,400 per couple. The $3,800 per couple discount applies tothe longest itinerary: a 22-day ‘GrandEuropean Highlights’, from Belgrade to Basel,priced from $10,995pp twin-share, withdepartures from May to September 2013. To help celebrate the launch of the 2013program, Uniworld is running a photo captioncompetition on Facebook for two people towin a 15-day cruise from Budapest toAmsterdam, including airfares. To enter, go to facebook.com/uniworldcruisesaustralia. For details of 2013 Europe & Russia cruises,see www.uniworldcruises.com.au.

TODAY’S ISSUE OF CW Today’s issue of CW features five pages ofthe latest cruise news, plus a full page fromOceania Cruises (p6). Meanwhile see p7 for details on Swan Hellenic’sGrand Trade Winds cruise onboard Minerva.

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Adventure Discovery in 2012 NORTH Star Cruises has announced it hasbeen able to bring the debut of its first WhaleSharks of Cenderawasih Bay 10-night DiscoveryCruise forward by a year, following a recentgovernmental permission grant. As such, the inaugural Discovery Cruise willdepart 18 October 2012, and will include returnchartered flights from Darwin to Sorong to meetTrue North, as well as cruising through the RajaAmpat archipelago and visits to Wayag Island,Ayau, Amsterdam Islands, Manokwari, Puripi,Wairundi, Roon Island, the Cenderawasih MarinePark (for whale sharks), and the Auri Islands. See www.northstarcruises.com.au.

5 new Geographic voyages TO CELEBRATE its 5th anniversary next year,Lindblad Expeditions’ 148-guest NationalGeographic will host five new itineraries. The new 2013 voyages include a 38-day EpicSouth America - Jungle Rivers, Rain Forests &the Colonial Coast cruise; a 10-dayCircumnavigation of Iceland; a 12-day Alongthe Viking Trail – From Iceland to Greenlandadventure; a 17-day Arctic Quest: Greenlandand the Canadian High Arctic cruise; and a 16-day Circumnavigation of the Baltic Sea. For full details see www.wxpeditions.com.

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New heritage cruises coming to USAThe Safari Legacy will debutnext year and offer a differentstyle of cruising in Alaska,Oregon and Washington. INNERSEA Discoveries and American SafariCruises have announced that the soon-to-launch Safari Legacy will introduce ‘HeritageAdventures’ to the company’s “un-cruise”program. In contrast to the line’s current itineraries,which spend maximum time in the wildernessinstead of visiting ports, the 88-passengerSafari Legacy will focus on the historic townsof southeast Alaska and along the Columbiaand Snake rivers. Guided tours, museums and historical siteswill be included in the itineraries, providing achance to meet local people and historians. Onboard each sailing, the ‘Living History’program combines presentations, guestspeakers and character re-enactments,coordinated by onboard ‘Legacy Leaders’ whobring to life the gold rush trail in Alaska andthe expeditions of explorers MeriwetherLewis and William Clark. Formerly Cruise West’s Spirit of ’98, therefurbished 88-passenger Safari Legacy, areplica Victorian steamer, will start its inauguralseason with two 11-night cruises betweenSeattle (Washington) and Juneau (Alaska),departing 11 August and 22 August 2013. Rates for the ‘Gold Rush Legacy’ voyagesstart at US$7,895 per person twin-share. From September to November and March toMay, the ship will sail weeklong cruises on theColumbia and Snake rivers, roundtrip fromPortland, Oregon.

These ‘Legacy of Discovery’ cruises will visitthe Columbia River Gorge, Multnomah Falls,Richland, Walla Walla, Washington winecountry, The Dalles and Astoria. Highlights include transiting eight locks anda tour of the Bonneville Dam Visitor Center, ajet boat ride into Hells Canyon, and a privatewine-tasting. Rates start at US$3,195pp twin-share. In summer 2014, the ships returns to Alaskafor a full season of seven-night cruisesbetween Juneau and Ketchikan. Fares include entry fees to museums andnational parks, all onboard meals, fine wine,spirits and microbrews, and a complimentarymassage. For details, see www.innerseadiscoveries.com.

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AN’ old sea dog. Having taken Britain by storm, thewinning duo from Britain’s Got Talent,Pudsey and Ashleigh decided to take theiract into international waters. Boarding Cunard’s flagship Queen Mary 2after a month-long tour of the UnitedStates the pair wowed the ship’s 2,600passengers with two special performancesof their Charleston dance routine from theBritain’s Got Talent semi-finals. Not content to rest on his paws, Pudseyalso impressed crowds waiting on thequayside in Southampton with a specialperformance. Pudsey is not the first pup to pound thepavement on QM2, with the vessel fullyequipped to take doggie passengers,sporting special kennels, food and walkingtracks for four-legged cruisers. Speaking about their voyage, Ashleighsaid “We’ve really enjoyed our time onboard Queen Mary 2 - I’ve been on a cruiseship before but Queen Mary 2 is so muchgrander. “The food andservice onboardhave been great,and we’ve had sucha warm welcome -and there was aspecial dog-walkingdeck where Pudseycould get his share ofsea air! I could tellPudsey really enjoyed performing onboard -he just loves the limelight!,” she added.

Scenic Earlybirds ending soon SCENIC Tours is reminding cruiserscontemplating a European river cruise that itsEarlybird offers for 2013 voyages will end on30 September 2012. The deals include free return flights to Europe(including taxes) with selected river cruises. “We believe that those who book early should berewarded,” said Scenic Tours GM of Sales andMarketing, Michelle Black. For details, see your local travel agent.

Ashley is pictured above with Pudsey showing off hisjumping skills in front of QM2 .

Cruise like a Celebrity cheaply HOLIDAYMAKERS can score a bargain onCelebrity Solstice when she arrives in Aussiewaters this November, with Celebrity Cruises’latest cruise deal priced from $1,795pp. The deal sees cruisers who book an interiorstateroom on Solstice’s 10 December 13-nightvoyage departing roundtrip from Sydney,upgraded to a balcony stateroom free of charge. The voyage takes guests to Milford Sound,Dusky Sound, Dunedin, Akaroa, Tauranga,Auckland, and the Bay of Islands in NZ. For details, see your travel agent, or visitwww.celebritycruises.com.au.

Sea Cloud gets you in the air SEA Cloud Cruises is offering an air credit ofA$400pp on a seven-night voyage from Sicily(Italy) to Palma de Mallorca (Spain) from 20 to27 October 2012. Fares for the voyage start from A$3,500pp,see your travel agent for details.

Bid on a Bill Peach Aircruise LUXURY cruise/tour operator Bill PeachJourneys is inviting holidaymakers to bid fortwo seats on its Great Southern Aircruisedeparting on the 18th September 2012. The 12-day journey which retails at$13,995pp, includes two-nights on KangarooIsland, a Swan River Cruise in Perth, opal minetour in Coober Pedy, wine touring, overnight inthe Desert Cave Hotel and much more. The seats have become available due to a latecancellation, and bidding closes at 4pm today. To make a bid CLICK HERE.

See a floating Reflection CELEBRITY Reflection was floated out of theMyer-Werft ship yard in Germany earlier thismonth, with her official launch on 12 Octoberlooming ever closer. The newest ship in the Celebrity Cruisesfleet, Celebrity Reflection sports all thefeatures of Celebrity Solstice such as a half anacre of real grass on the upper deck in theLawn Club, an AquaSpa and AquaClassstaterooms and free dining at theMediterranean themed specialty restaurantBlu, plus she will also debut a two-bedroomReflection Suite (CW 07 Aug), as well asCelebrity’s new 41 square metre ‘SignatureSuites’ with three-metre high floor-to-ceilingwindows and sliding door leading to an 11square metre veranda with whirlpool. Reflection will also boast an entirely newvenue, ‘The Hideaway,’ which is an intimate,quiet space said to be reminiscent of achildhood tree house,as well as severalother Celebrityspecialties such as theLawn Club Grill, TheAlcoves, The Porch,and The Art Studio. To watch Reflectionfloat out CLICK HERE.

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Cruisey Christmas Day CAPTAIN Cook Cruises is once again takingthe hassle out of Christmas Day lunch byoffering three Xmas lunch packages cruisingSydney Harbour onboard MV Sydney 2000. The packages include a 5-course Sky DeckChristmas lunch priced at $219 per adult and$199 per child; a Club Deck Christmas buffet ispriced at $199 per adult and $159 per child;and a Show Deck Christmas Buffet is priced at$129 per adult and $99 per child. See www.captaincook.com.au.

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Getting into the Spirit of Tasmania

IF you’ve ever thought of taking your owncar to Tasmania on the Spirit of Tasmania, doit. The voyage across Bass Strait for the mostpart is quite a pleasant experience. I’d flown to Launceston to pick up a friend’scar to drive it to Sydney. Having not done the ferry trip before, Ididn’t know what to expect, as it was darkwhen my partner and I drove into Devonport. Where’s the terminal? No problem. Thereare signs everywhere and it’s very easy tofind. The boarding process was made simple bythe helpful and friendly shore staff whoguided us up a ramp and into the belly of thebig ship, Spirit of Tasmania. Two things you need to do: You must be atthe terminal no later than 45mins prior todeparture, otherwise you won’t get on, andremember the deck number where you leaveyour car, or you’ll have trouble locating itwhen you leave the ship in Melbourne onarrival. Several did, blocking others who couldn’tdrive off until the forgetful guests found theirvehicle. We were allocated an inside private cabin.Normally we’d have asked for a porthole cabinbut saw no point in paying extra as you don’tsee anything on the overnight crossing. The ship sailed on time at 7.30pm and soonthe public areas were buzzing, especially theSpirit Bar where AFL fans were watching a livematch on a big flat-screen TV. It was pleasing to see that drinks weren’toverpriced – you can’t bring your own boozeon board - a glass of fine Tassie Pinot Noir wasonly $8.50, however meals aren’t so cheap. We had a late lunch in Launceston andweren’t that hungry, but we thought, let’s goto the fine dining Leatherwood Restaurantand we’ll have just the one course for dinner,but to our dismay, we found that you had toorder a minimum of two courses at a pricey$56 pp, drinks extra. The place was almost deserted. Wonderwhy?

This month CW correspondentBarry Matheson utilised theservices of the iconic Spirit ofTasmania ferry and reviewedthe experience for our readers.

MSC’s cruise of the week MSC Cruises has launched a new Cruise ofthe Week promotion whereby each week itwill present one cruise (sailing between fourand six weeks of booking date) where thesecond person pays just $1 plus port charges. This week’s $1 deal is valid for MSC’sseven-night Armonia Venice voyage, whichtravels to Italy, Greece, the Greek Isles andMontenegro and is priced from $659pp for thefirst person and $1 plus port charges of $175for the second person. The deal is valid for booking between 3pmtoday and 10am on Thursday. To book the cruise, simply visit the websitewww.msccruises.com.au, print the Deal of theWeek and take it to your travel agent.

Only two weeks to save ORION Expedition Cruises is remindingcruisers who may still be deciding on theircruise that the guaranteed savings for allsailing dates between 24 February 2013 and28 February 2014 will come to a close at5:30pm on Friday 31 August 2012. From September, similar to airline yieldsystem, some grades of accommodation willbe closed, some will have reduced savings andsome may remain at the same level. Examples of fares and savings currentlyavailable include a 25% discount on thecompany’s 10-night Kimberley Expedition,priced from $7,035pp. See your travel agent for details, or visitwww.orionexpeditions.com.au.

A Diamond for his princess

LOVE was certainly in the air when MarkFerres and his partner Barb stepped onboardDiamond Princess, with the former preparingto propose to his beloved during Diamond’sformal night. The adventure is detailed in the latest entryon Princess Cruises’ Inspired to Cruise blog,titled A Diamond for My Princess on DiamondPrincess. Read the story at www.InspiredToCruise.com.

Dalian to score new terminal THE Chinese port of Dalian, located on theYellow Sea at the southern tip of LiaodongPeninsula (the most northern ice-free port inChina), is planning on revitalising its facilities,in a bid to lure cruise ship business. According to reports, the Port has partneredwith the developer Dalian Port Real Estate,and will makeover two of its existing piers intoa development comprised of retail outlets,hotels, apartments and office areas, as well asa new cruise terminal. The plans are currently under wraps and indevelopment, with architects and designerscurrently working out the layout and look ofthe project.

The Captains Table Restaurant was morereasonable, with hot and cold dishes,canteen-style at $30 a head. Not surprisingly, there was a queue to get in. Needing directions to find the freeway fromMelbourne to Sydney, the Tourist Office onboard was helpful, but charged 50 cents for aphotocopy of a map showing the way, anun-necessary rip-off that leaves a bad taste. Our cabin was clean, with shower/toilet andcomfortable bed. The crossing was quiet and remarkablysmooth, given that Bass Strait can be prettyrough at times. If you want to splurge and travel in style,Deluxe Cabins located at the front of the shipare priced at $1,041 per couple including car& booking fee. Porthole Twin cabin Flexi fare is $789 percouple with car, Ocean Recliners for thebudget conscious cost $353 for two peopleand there are four berth cabins for those whowant to share with strangers costing $264 pp. Fares do fluctuate from day to day. The entire staff on the ship deserve a wordof praise. They were wonderful. The ship pulled in to the Port of Melbourneon time at 6am and we drove off soon aftereasily finding the Hume Highway to Sydney,thanks to our 50 cent map.

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Famous blue lagoon thermal baths began when water fromthe nearby geothermal power station started leaking

Iceland: All Steamed Upby: Roderick Eime aboard Ponant’s Le Boreal

The Icelandic horse is an attractive and good-naturedanimal and much loved by natives. I’m told they are also tasty.

Volcanism is the basis of Iceland’s creation and is on showat locations like Krysuvik.


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Nowadays when you think of Iceland, you’re more likely to recalla land of financial catastrophes and unpronounceable volcanoesthan a vast Arctic island twice the size of Switzerland with aromantic Nordic heritage and strong, resourceful inhabitants. Arriving by aircraft will give you an immediate idea this is noordinary land. There is no passport control and no obviouscustoms barriers. The airline, Iceland Air, operates a fleet ofageing Boeing 757s and must be the largest single operator of thisorphan type from Seattle. The cabin crew are attractive females inclassic uniforms who, I’m sure, could evacuate the entire aircraftin 90 seconds even if all the passengers were unconscious. It’s abit of a bumpy landing, but then the windsock looks more like aset-square. I first heard of Reykjavik when the great Boris Spassky andBobby Fischer had their cold war chess showdown in 1972. Iimagined a land encased in a vast glacier and wondered why thesetwo chess masters would go to this unlikely place for a chessmatch on a card table in a giant ice field. The naming of Iceland and its massive neighbour, Greenland, isalso a story in itself. Iceland is green and Greenland is one massiveglacier, albeit a rapidly melting one these days. As a primer, the rolling screen on the Iceland Air seatback (theone you get when you don’t pay for the inflight movies) tells youIcelanders enjoy a high standard of living and with most of the300,000 nationals possessing a university degree yet the samepercentage continue to believe in elves. Makes you wonder whowas running the banks a few years back. The Prime Minister is a

woman and so is the head of the church and, so my guide tells mewith a smirk, men soon hope to have equality. Iceland commands a healthy tourism industry with visitorsarriving both by land and sea. While land-based visitors mightindulge in some hiking and climbing in the lunar-like landscape,seaborne arrivals will typically arrive at the wharf in Hafnarfjörður,the historic harbour which once housed Iceland’s famous fleet oftiny fishing boats and is home to the island’s mysterious elves. It’s easy to overlook some of the dinky little houses and folkmuseums along the wharf in your rush to get amongst the lavafields and opal-hued steam baths. Such is the imperative ofmodern tourism. But the iconic Blue Lagoon thermal baths are a great success,especially when you consider the whole thing began with a leakypower station. Today it seems every postcard and brochure willfeature these lurid ponds dotted with willing bathers lolling aboutin the steamy overflow. The gift shop must rival the island’sfishing industry for foreign exchange, with pricey salves, lotions,designer wear and trinkets marching out the door with theconstant stream of towel-toting tourists. Cruise tourists will typically embark on a range of shore toursthat include such natural attractions as the world’s originalgeyser, called Geysir, or Gullfoss (the Golden Waterfall). TheReykjanes Peninsula is where buses head for the Blue Lagoonthermal spas in the Krysuvik area. The main shore tour operatorsare www.atlantik.is and www.re.is. Ask your ICCA agent for cruises that include Iceland.

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Offers expire 30 September 2012. Fares listed are AU$ per person twin share based in lead category as shown as at 20 August 2012 & include non commissionable port taxes,

bookings , subject to availability, not combinable with other offers are capacity controlled and maybe withdrawn without prior notice. Oceania Cruises reserves the right to correct errors or omissions. Complete terms and conditions can be found in the Oceania Cruises Website www.OceaniaCruises.com

Experience the majesty of the Alaskan wilderness complemented by the cosmopolitan style of

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NEW FOR 2013RETURNING TO ALASKAOceania Cruises is pleased to announce that Regatta will once again explore the ancient glaciers, lush forests and snow-mantled mountains of Alaska in the summer of 2013. Itineraries also include cosmopolitan favourites such as Vancouver and Seattle.

VALUEBEVERAGE PACKAGESDesigned to enhance your onboard culinary experience, our new beverage packages offer wine, beer and spirits at an enormous value with convenient packages priced from US$29.95 per guest per day. Of course, Oceania Cruises guests always enjoy unlimited complimentary soft drinks, bottled water, speciality coffees, teas and juices.

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