Ep41 – Alternative ship uses, Cruise News & Viking’s Health & Safety Measures

February 5, 2021 quality_baz 0 Comments
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Ep41 - Alternative ship uses, Cruise News & Viking's Health & Safety Measures
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In episode 41 Chris joins us once more to talk about alternative uses for ships over the years, we catch on the weeks cruise news and Alister joins us to talk about Vikings measures to keep guests and crew safe when cruising resumes.

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Other uses have ships had over the years (particularly during global events), include hospitals, hotels and temporary accommodation during the Olympics and other large scale events.

CRUISE NEWS:

  • Authorities in Canada have banned cruise ships carrying 100 or more people for the next year. The shock move was announced by the country’s Minister of Transport, Omar Alghabra (pictured), in the form of new Interim Orders which prohibit pleasure craft in Canadian Arctic waters and cruise vessels in all Canadian waters through until 28 Feb 2022.
  • P&O Australia, Pacific Encounter, Now sporting its iconic P&O Cruises Australia livery and huge funnel logo, Pacific Encounter has left the shipyard in Singapore to begin her first days at sea as a member of the P&O family. The latest ship in P&O’s fleet departed ‘wet dock’ looking forward to a bright cruising future having completed the start of her transformation including the installation of iconic P&O funnel logos — each is 20 metres wide and eight metres high.
    • Elsewhere on the ship, the look is becoming unmistakably P&O after being fitted-out with many of Australia’s home grown cruise line’s favourite features as well as a range of new ones that guests are going to love. During her time in Singapore, Pacific Encounter’s public spaces, including its multi-storey atrium, ‘The Lobby’ have been created in keeping with the stylish modern Australian décor and quirky features, which have become a trademark of the P&O fleet in recent years.
    • Popular dining outlets including the Waterfront Restaurant and Dragon Lady have been added with the Italian restaurant Angelo’s sporting iconic Sophia Loren artworks and beautiful drapery. Continuing P&O Cruises’ ongoing food evolution, Pacific Encounter will offer new dining outlets from Australian chef and restaurateur, Luke Mangan, and traditional Neapolitan pizzeria from 400 Gradi by award-winning Melbourne chef Johnny Di Francesco. 
    • The fresh, modern look and feel of P&O Cruises is evident throughout the ship with stylish carpet, artworks, accessories and features gracing the ship’s many public spaces including the Encounter Hotel, the summer-inspired pub which is sure to be a favourite with guests.
  • APT’s newest collection of Small Ship Expedition Cruises take your guests closer to the action as they explore some of Australia’s most spectacular & remote coastal destinations aboard the award-winning MS Caledonian Sky. Daily Zodiac excursions are led by APT’s expert expedition team while attentive service awaits your guests on board with 75 crew members taking care of just 99 guests.
    • 23 April & 01 May 2021 – Cape York & the Great Barrier Reef – 9 days – Cairns return
    • 20 Oct 2021 – East Coast Discovery with Melbourne Cup – 15 days – Cairns to Melbourne
    •  3, 10 & 17 Nov 2021 and 21 Jan 2022 – Tasmania Exploration – 8 Days – Hobart to Melbourne or vv
    • 1 & 10 Dec 2021 and 4 Jan 2022 – New Zealand Expedition – 12 days Queenstown to Auckland or vv
    • 21 Dec 2021 – Subantarctic Islands Expedition Cruise – 17days – Auckland to Queenstown
    • 28 Jan, 8 & 19 Feb 2022 – Tasmania & South Australia Expedition – 12 DAYS – Hobart to Adelaide or vv
    • 2 Mar 2022 – Great Bight Coastal Discovery – 15 days – Adelaide to Fremantle
    • 16 & 30 Mar & 13 Apr 2022 – Colours of the Coral Coast – 15 days – Perth to Broome or vv
  • Viking has released its 2022-2023 River Cruises brochure with over 230 pages packed full of bespoke itineraries and experiences exploring the unique culture and rich history of some of the world’s most fascinating destinations – from Central Europe and Russia, to Egypt, Asia and the United States of America.  The brochure also includes a preview of 2023 season departures, details on new ships, a dedicated section on Christmas and Christmas Market cruises, and a new cruise destination; the Mississippi River.
    • The 2022-2023 River Cruises brochure showcases Viking’s first custom-built vessel in the United States, Viking Mississippi, debuting in August 2022 and sailing voyages on the Lower and Upper Mississippi, between New Orleans and St. Paul, bringing modern river cruising to the region.
    • The new 80-guest Viking Saigon is also featured with the Magnificent Mekong itinerary – a 15-day journey from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City exploring the cultural treasures of Vietnam and Cambodia with 16 guided tours. Hotel stays in Hanoi, Siem Reap and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) bracket an eight-day Mekong River cruise on this unique cruise-tour itinerary, during which guests can enjoy shopping in Old Hanoi’s markets; exploring the Khmer temple complex of Angkor Wat; visiting Ta Prohm, where jungle vines embrace ancient ruins; and seeing the sights of Phnom Penh by cyclo rickshaw. Priced from $6,495pp, twin share.
  • Fred Olsen is unveiling a series of brand new sailings for 2022, capturing the natural beauty of late winter and springtime Norway in all its glory, including narrow fjord cruising and a chance to witness the spectacular Northern Lights. The seven sailings will be available across the whole Fred. Olsen fleet – Bolette, Borealis, Balmoral and Braemar – with departures from Southampton, Liverpool, Newcastle and Edinburgh (Rosyth) from March to May 2022.
  • Emerald Cruises’ 2022 European River Cruise Collection has launched alongside a new website. Featuring a 130-page brochure, the collection highlights best-sellers from Emerald’s program on the Rhine, Danube, Douro and Rhone rivers, plus a special once-in-a-decade visit to Amsterdam’s Floriade Horticulture Expo.
  • Celebrity Cruises has this morning announced Celebrity Eclipse will operate in Australia and New Zealand next year, with a total of 19 departures ex Sydney and Auckland from Sep 2022 through until Apr 2023. It will be the second season in a row for Eclipse in the region, with plans also in place for a 19-voyage deployment from Oct this year
  • Holland America Line’s (HAL) 2022 and 2023 Grand Voyages are now open for booking. Extended cruises up to 127 days exploring six continents are available, with guests who book a full voyage to receive an Early Booking Bonus valued at up to US$6,730 per person.
  • THE Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) is now requiring the wearing of face masks by all travellers to, from or around the United States, including cruise ships. The mask requirement also applies to travellers in transportation hubs such as seaports.
  • Royal Caribbean International’s former Majesty of the Seas arrived in Piraeus on Monday, with the vessel having been sold from Royal Caribbean International to an undisclosed owner in December.  The ship was spotted at a pier next to the former Costa neoRomantica, now belonging to Celestyal Cruises as the Experience, and nearby the former Pacific Aria, which was sold to Seajets. Since leaving the Royal Caribbean fleet, the Majesty of the Seas has seen its name shortened to Majesty and is officially owned by Saturn Oceanway Inc. with Campbell Cruise & Yacht Management Ltd. listed as the vessel manager.

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