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Knowing how excited we, as Australians, get when we receive news of a new ship home-porting in our waters, I couldn’t help but be overjoyed for New Yorkers when Norwegian decided to commence the maiden itineraries for Norwegian Breakaway from the Manhattan Cruise Terminal.

This ship alone is expected to attract an estimated additional USD $35 million to the local economy. Proof, once again, of the strength and benefits of cruising from an economical standpoint.

Sticking with Norwegian for a moment, a few weeks ago I discussed ‘bucket lists’ and how my cruising bucket list is growing every week. From a wedding onboard to naming a ship, I’ve managed to add something else to the bucket list…even though I may not necessarily have the skills for it.

Painting the hull of a ship.

Yes, that’s right…I was inspired by the story of iconic artist Peter Max this week, who is painting the signature artwork on the hull of Norwegian Breakaway. He described the commissioning as a “dream come true” and I have to agree!

What points are on your cruising bucket list?

Yours in cruising,
Natalie

	Norwegian Breakaway calls New York home Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship, Norwegian Breakaway, is set to call New York home from May 2013 through to 31 March 2015.
	Celebrity partners with BCRF A new partnership between Celebrity Cruises and The Breast Cancer Research Foundation® (BCRF) will offer passengers the opportunity to make a difference while on vacation.
	12th annual C.R.U.I.S.E Service Awards Princess Cruises marked the end of the Alaska season with their traditional shipboard awards ceremony last week.
	Norwegian Breakaway for iconic artist Peter Max One of America’s most renowned artists has been commissioned by Norwegian Cruise Line to paint the signature hull artwork on the newest addition to their fleet, Norwegian Breakaway.
	Aussie adventures for Crystal Cruises Passengers sailing on Crystal Serenity’s 7 February 2012 Sydney to Singapore voyage will be offered the option of two new four-day overland ‘Aussie’ adventures.
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	DreamWorks Voyages to Asia Pacific Royal Caribbean has announced that the ‘DreamWorks Experience’ will extend to a fifth ship, Voyager of the Seas in 2012.
	Jova weakens to Tropical Depression Tropical Storm Jova has weakened to a Tropical Depression northeast off the coast of Puerto Vallarta.
	Renewed Russian offering for Viking Viking River Cruises has announced the refurbishment and renaming of four Russian vessels as part of their 15th anniversary celebrations next year.
ANMM Collection. Reproduced courtesy of the Australian National Maritime Museum