Royal Caribbean rides wave of success
Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Club Cruises celebrate end of record-breaking local cruise season, carrying over 250,000 guests throughout the season from October 2015 to April 2016.
The figure is an increase in passengers of 27 percent year-on-year and representing an injection of more than $140 million in passenger spend into the Australian economy.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd Australasia managing director Adam Armstrong said “with our three brands and their six locally based ships in Australia, this was our biggest and most varied season to date. The substantial growth demonstrates the success of our strategy in delivering the newest, most feature-packed and the most technologically advanced ships to our doorstep.”
RCL Cruises, comprising Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Club Cruises, introduced a record three new ships to the region during the 2015/16 season – Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas to Sydney and Legend of the Seas to Brisbane – as well as Azamara Quest, which marked the Australian debut of a brand new cruise line in Azamara Club Cruises.
Renowned scientist and conservationist Biruté Mary Galdikas joins Silversea expedition cruise
Silversea Expeditions is pleased to announce that the internationally recognised scientist, conservationist and educator Dr. Biruté Mary Galdikas will join Silver Discoverer’s 18 October 2016 expedition cruise as a guest lecturer.
Famous for her studies and work with the orangutans of Indonesian Borneo in their natural habitat, she is considered the world’s foremost authority on the orangutan.
This unique 11-day voyage (#9623), sailing from Balikpapan to Singapore, will explore the exotic islands of Indonesia, spending more than two full days in the port of Kumai, gateway to Tanjung Puting National Park and its legendary Camp Leakey. Operated by Dr. Galdikas’ non-profit Orangutan Foundation International (OFI), Camp Leakey is the site of the primatologist’s pioneering research in the wild.
During an enriching onboard presentation, Dr. Galdikas will share insights from her 45 years devoted to the study, care and preservation of endangered orangutans. Additionally, she will lead a private tour to Camp Leakey, where guests can experience close-up encounters with these amazing animals. Along the way, guests will be immersed in magnificent tropical scenery where they may spot proboscis monkeys, gibbons, and macaques, as well as birds from more than 200 species.
New guide for Hong Kong cruising
Australian’s love to cruise and Hong Kong is fast becoming a favourite cruise destination. With world-class terminals, exciting shore excursions and not to mention sailing into the magnificent Victoria Harbour – why wouldn’t you cruise to or from Hong Kong.
Excited? So are we! Hong Kong Tourism Board is pleased to share with you its first cruise e-guidebook ‘Cruise Companion’. The guide is an essential tool for first-time cruisers and demonstrates the unique experience of Hong Kong cruising.
- Cruise Companion is available in three languages (EN, TC & SC), with four handy modules:
- Cruise Basics – cruise fundamentals, what to expect, health and safety
- Get Planning – ship types, room types and tips to help you book
- Before You Board – packing tips and optional extras
- Explore Ashore – shore excursions and exploring Hong Kong
VIEW GUIDE TODAY – http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/cruise/campaign/cruise-companion/index.jsp
