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Cruise Recap – 28th October 2011

Friday, 28 October 2011

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Hurricane Rina caused havoc this week with numerous cruise ships diverting itineraries in the Western Caribbean as a result.

These constant ‘to the minute’ changes, further highlighted to me the intense level of organisation required by cruise lines on a daily basis.

There is no such thing as ‘winding down for Christmas’ in cruising!

I’m someone who is constantly impressed by the ‘figures’ surrounding cruise ships. The vast amount of food and beverages provisioned for a week long sailing is just mind boggling.

12,300 litres of milk…11,017 kilograms of beef…9,235 dozen eggs…and these figures are just for the 2,450-passenger Celebrity Constellation, imagine the numbers for Allure of the Seas!

Having recently read ‘Cruise Confidential’ by Brian David Bruns, it made me realise not only the level of organisation both onboard and at head office, but also the level of sacrifice that crew members make to ensure our holiday is perfect.

Perhaps this is something we need to keep in mind next time we sail…

Yours in cruising,
Natalie

Australian growth celebrated by HAL

The growth of the Australian cruise market was celebrated with Holland America Line highlighting their belief in the region at a media lunch in Sydney last week.

ICCA Masters Conference kicks off

The ICCA doubled expected numbers at the Hilton Hotel Sydney on Saturday when 100 agents gathered to hear “Master of the Masters”, Scott Koepf share his views on the ever changing industry.

Carnival ‘Thrillseekers’ break world record

Sydney’s Cronulla Park was taken over by ‘Thrillseekers’ attempting to slide over 25 kilometres to achieve the longest distance travelled on a slip and slide in one hour on Sunday.

Costa Favalosa to the UAE

The newest flagship in Costa’s fleet will be the largest and most advanced cruise ship to operate in the region when she arrives in the UAE to sail her seven-night ‘Jewels of the Emirates’ itineraries.

Hurricane Rina causes cruise deviations

Tropical Storm Rina has been upgraded to a Category Two hurricane, the sixth of the Atlantic season this year.

Oceania explores theme cruises

Oceania Cruises will present ‘Signature Sailings’ in 2012 as their first foray into themed cruises.

Tampa base for Norwegian

Norwegian Star arrived in her new homeport of Tampa last week to will sail a series of seven-day Western Caribbean itineraries through to April 2012.

P&O releases Sustainability Report

Further growth in cruising has been forecast in the P&O Cruises 2010 Sustainability Report released by Carnival Australia.

Hurricane Rina causes more cruise diversions

Hurricane Rina, the sixth hurricane of the season, is currently located approximately 180 miles south-southeast of Cozumel causing further disruptions to cruise itineraries in the Western Caribbean.