HELLO JOHN I followed your blog carefully every day as you were on board “Rhapsody” just before our cruise and your comments were so helpful. I found the ship to have one of the happiest environments – and I have cruised extensively – different lengths – different destinations, different size and class of ships. she [...]
Air NZ Flat Economy Seat – BIG DEAL Air New Zealand have announced an economy-class seat that reclines into an almost flat bed. (no it does not) the foot rests go up and a thin mattress is placed over the 3 seats, if you crunch up your legs you may fit in.
The new seat, supposedly [...]
Apple iPad will make Reporting Easier: I’ve been waiting with baited breath for the release today of the Apple Tablet – sorry iPad. For my daily blogs, especially from ships at sea it will mean I will get blogs out faster and be able to be more creative. The only trouble is I have to wait at least 60 days before I can get my hands on one. With up to 10 hours battery life I can watch movies of my choice on those long flights. ‘Thank you Steve’ and all those great people at Apple. I love showing off my shipboard and travel photos and their large screen will be amazing.
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On Saturday 17th April Sally Macmillan (Editor CPM) and I will be hosting a lunch onboard the Pacific Jewel in Sydney. There will be a ship inspection and three course lunch in the main dining room with wine and soft drinks. We have 30 places available and would love you to join us. If you’re a reader of Cruise Passenger Magazine and my BLOG, please email Sally at sally.macmillan@cruisepassenger.com.au Please include your name, and guests names (up to 2 guests) plus contact phone number. You will be contacted with details. There is a charge by the shipping company of $95 per person. All guests must be over 18. Looking forward to seeing you then.
Frank Johnson’s Widow Presents Awards: The 2009 ICCA Australian Consultant of the Year and New Zealand Consultant of the Year each received the inaugural Frank Johnson memorial award at the International Cruise Council Australasia’s annual black-tie presentation dinner (see previous JP BLOG).
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ICCA Cruise Awards at Dockside, Sydney: Last night was a big event for all in the cruise industry, a night when the cruise travel industry gets together for a huge awards evening conducted by the International Cruise Council of Australia. Most of the heads of all the shipping lines mingle with cruise specialists and awards are given out to individuals and agencies for outstanding performance.
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and PICTURES OF AWARDS NIGHT
Here is a list of ships to be launched this year:
Silver Spirit, Silversea — December 23, 2009 — 540 passengers The utmost in luxury and indulgence at sea, with all-suite accommodations that are the largest in the Silversea fleet. Guests are treated to champagne upon arrival, there will be a number of dining options.
Costa Deliziosa, Costa — February 5, 2010 — 2,828 passengers The 4.5-star Costa Deliziosa will feature marble, mother-of-pearl and Murano glass accents, beautiful furniture and breathtaking art collections throughout the ship. Entertainment will include a race car simulator, a 4-D movie theater, a roller rink and a golf simulator.
MSC Magnifica, MSC — March 7, 2010 — 3,013 passengers Sister to the Musica, Orchestra and Poesia, the 4.5-star MSC Magnifica will offer 236,000 square feet of public space. Dining options include four restaurants, including a specialty sushi bar. MORE
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Now that we are well into 2010, it’s great to know that cruising is bigger and better than anytime in the past. This year will see several new ships embarking on their maiden voyages all from different cruise lines, this is a record, all in one year. Silversea’s Silver Spirit, was launched, just before the new year and Disney Cruise Lines Disney Dream, will be launched just after the end of this year in early January 2011.
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