Cruising News Magazine Cruising News February 2019 | Page 3

22ND YEAR OF PUBLICATION
ESTABLISHED 1998
ISSUE 29
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From Worldwide Cruise Centres
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The beginning of the year in cruise bookings is known as “wave
season”. This is the time that we see a large number of cruise
bookings generated through our agents as travellers think about
their next cruise holiday.
SILVER MUSE ARRIVES
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Where do you begin to work through the many options to ensure
the cruise you book suits your needs and at the best value? This is a
question our network of Worldwide Cruise Centres are often asked
and are well equipped to answer.
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MSC Bellisima’s Naming Ceremony . . . . . . . . 5
Iconic Sydney Flypast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Order for 3rd Explorer Class Ship . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Celebrity Edge Named . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
New Dining Steakhouse Concept . . . . . . . . 10
Coral Adventurer Launched . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Name for New Carnival Ship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
On Board Norwegian Jewel
& Seven Seas Mariner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Sorrento & the Amalfi Coast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Norfolk Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Our website is a great tool to assist you in starting your research. You
can begin by searching a particular cruise line, ship, destination or
departure city. If you’re looking for ideas, you can begin on our Hot
Deals tab, and find the latest offers, which are added to on a daily
basis.
You will notice during your search, that the site always suggests you
select your local Worldwide Cruise Centre to assist you in making
your final decision. When you find an offer that interests you, you
can generate an email through the website to your local agent for
details. If you would prefer to speak to someone in person, your
nearest agent’s number is also featured.
Our expert staff will know the latest promotions on all ships, the best
season to cruise and will have intimate knowledge as to the best
cruise to suit your taste and budget.
To enquire about your next cruise holiday, find one of our specialist
cruise advisors at www.worldwidecruisecentres.com.au
Happy Cruising!
From the Team at Worldwide Cruise Centres
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Aussie Bell Boy Uniforms a Hit
Cunard has launched its record 54-day
season Down Under by unveiling a
dramatic wardrobe makeover for its
famous bell boys in collaboration with
iconic Australian brand, R.M.Williams.
Debuting on board Cunard’s Queen
Elizabeth in Melbourne, R.M.Williams’
fresh take on the cruise line’s classic
red and black bell boy uniforms is one
of a series of exciting partnerships with
Australian companies
designed to celebrate
a two-month season in
local waters.
stylish ensemble features a red tailored
jacket with gold nautical buttons and
black cuffs, 100 per cent cotton black
twill pants, handmade leather belts and
R.M.Williams’ most recognised boots,
The Craftsman, in striking Cunard red.
The bell boys will also swap their
traditional pillbox hats for custom-made
brimmed Akubras, ideal for keeping off
the summer sun.
A first for the 179-year-
old cruise line, the new
seven-piece Aussie
bell boy uniforms
were designed by
R.M.Williams with
Australia’s warm
summer weather in
mind.
Holland America’s
Club Orange
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Plus the latest news and
information on Global
Passenger Cruising
Celebrating Cunard’s
trademark colours of
red, black and gold, the
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