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Bmajor, Iggy - have either of you got plans to sail with P&O Aus? or would you rather wait for the larger tonnage over the summer season?
quote:Originally posted by phil_a:Bmajor, Iggy - have either of you got plans to sail with P&O Aus? or would you rather wait for the larger tonnage over the summer season?
No plans at the moment Phil......Would rather wait for .....shall we say......the NEWER ships!!!!!!!!
quote: Here are a few pics of her at Princes Wharf this morning
Great shots as always Geoff.Thank you.I went down to watch the sail away as I have a cousin on this sailing.Looked great and even the sun came out as the ship pulled away and out into the harbour.They had a helicopter buzzing around .Did not see anything on the TV News so it may have been for promo shots.Noted your pic of the rust around the anchor, though she has come through some pretty rough weather lately.I will be very interested in my cousins comments on her return as this is her first cruise.
quote:Hold up for luxury passengersCruise liner delay for P&O in Pacific Ocean after technical faultMay 25, 2006There is an unexpected delay for hundreds of passengers onboard a cruise ship in the South Pacific.The P&O Cruises vessel, Pacific Star, was sailing between Noumea and New Zealand, when it had a technical problem. A water pump which services the boilers needed to be repaired, delaying the ship for around three hours.A company spokesman says the ship was never in any danger and the boat is due to dock in Auckland as scheduled on Saturday.NewsTalkZB
There is an unexpected delay for hundreds of passengers onboard a cruise ship in the South Pacific.
The P&O Cruises vessel, Pacific Star, was sailing between Noumea and New Zealand, when it had a technical problem. A water pump which services the boilers needed to be repaired, delaying the ship for around three hours.
A company spokesman says the ship was never in any danger and the boat is due to dock in Auckland as scheduled on Saturday.
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quote:Auckland hosts NZ's Winter Cruise SeasonMay 30, 2006Auckland hosts New Zealand’s Winter Cruise SeasonNew Zealand’s third winter cruise season will kick off on Saturday 27 May with the first of eight visits to Auckland over the winter months, up from six in the 2005 winter cruise season.Auckland is the only city in New Zealand to host a winter cruise season, a recent phenomenon in the world cruise season calendar.“Ports of Auckland is very supportive of the winter cruise season and actively promotes it,” says Will Harvey, Ports of Auckland General Manager Port Services.“Our Marine Services team operates the Overseas Passenger Terminal for cruise ships on Princes Wharf. The team has invested a great deal of time and resources in planning and operational procedures to ensure that each cruise ship visit is a success for all,” said Mr Harvey.Ports of Auckland hosted New Zealand’s first winter cruise season in 2004, with four calls from P&O Cruises’ Pacific Sky. The season’s popularity is growing steadily with the number of visits in 2006 double that of the first season in 2004.P&O Cruises’ New Zealand manager Shannon Currie said: “Cruising up to the Islands during winter is becoming popular with New Zealanders who want a winter escape, particularly mid-winter when demand is high for Pacific Island flights and accommodation. This year, for the first time, we have cruises available during the winter school holiday period.”Mr Currie said P&O Cruises are planning to increase capacity for the winter cruise season from Auckland in 2007.P&O Cruises’ Pacific Star will follow her visit Saturday with visits on 9 June, 20 June, 1 July, 11 July, 22 July, and 30 July, with the final call for the winter season on 11 August. The 35,000-tonne vessel, which recently underwent a US$30 million refurbishment, will call at Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Vanuatu, New Caledonia, and the Loyalty Islands during its eight voyages from Auckland.By the end of the full 2005-06 cruise season (includes the summer and winter seasons), Ports of Auckland’s Marine Services team will have handled over 90,000 passengers and crew (and their large volume of luggage, approximately 180,000+ pieces) during 48 visits by 20 ships.Mr Harvey says the cruise industry is important to Auckland’s city and regional economy, with passengers spending about $150 each for every day they are in port. This is on top of shore excursions and hotels.The outlook for the 2006-2007 cruise season is excellent, commencing with a call from The World on 25 October 2006. The city of sails is then set to host eight winter Pacific Island cruises by P&O Cruises’ Pacific Star ex-Auckland from May to August 2007. (Press Release: Ports of AucklandFriday, May 26, 2006)Scoop
Auckland hosts New Zealand’s Winter Cruise Season
New Zealand’s third winter cruise season will kick off on Saturday 27 May with the first of eight visits to Auckland over the winter months, up from six in the 2005 winter cruise season.
Auckland is the only city in New Zealand to host a winter cruise season, a recent phenomenon in the world cruise season calendar.
“Ports of Auckland is very supportive of the winter cruise season and actively promotes it,” says Will Harvey, Ports of Auckland General Manager Port Services.
“Our Marine Services team operates the Overseas Passenger Terminal for cruise ships on Princes Wharf. The team has invested a great deal of time and resources in planning and operational procedures to ensure that each cruise ship visit is a success for all,” said Mr Harvey.
Ports of Auckland hosted New Zealand’s first winter cruise season in 2004, with four calls from P&O Cruises’ Pacific Sky. The season’s popularity is growing steadily with the number of visits in 2006 double that of the first season in 2004.
P&O Cruises’ New Zealand manager Shannon Currie said: “Cruising up to the Islands during winter is becoming popular with New Zealanders who want a winter escape, particularly mid-winter when demand is high for Pacific Island flights and accommodation. This year, for the first time, we have cruises available during the winter school holiday period.”
Mr Currie said P&O Cruises are planning to increase capacity for the winter cruise season from Auckland in 2007.
P&O Cruises’ Pacific Star will follow her visit Saturday with visits on 9 June, 20 June, 1 July, 11 July, 22 July, and 30 July, with the final call for the winter season on 11 August. The 35,000-tonne vessel, which recently underwent a US$30 million refurbishment, will call at Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Vanuatu, New Caledonia, and the Loyalty Islands during its eight voyages from Auckland.
By the end of the full 2005-06 cruise season (includes the summer and winter seasons), Ports of Auckland’s Marine Services team will have handled over 90,000 passengers and crew (and their large volume of luggage, approximately 180,000+ pieces) during 48 visits by 20 ships.
Mr Harvey says the cruise industry is important to Auckland’s city and regional economy, with passengers spending about $150 each for every day they are in port. This is on top of shore excursions and hotels.
The outlook for the 2006-2007 cruise season is excellent, commencing with a call from The World on 25 October 2006. The city of sails is then set to host eight winter Pacific Island cruises by P&O Cruises’ Pacific Star ex-Auckland from May to August 2007.
(Press Release: Ports of AucklandFriday, May 26, 2006)
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quote:bmajor wrote:Wth the direct flights from Adelaide to Auckland now, why not come over and cruise from the City of Sails? Quite a few Australians are flying over to join the Auckland cruises on Fly/Cryuise deals.
I'd do it bmajor if it wasn't for our young children. I'd also do it on larger tonnage (as you said earlier). A circumnavigation of New Zealand is definitely on my list of future cruises (hopefully in a few years).
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