The line has just celebrated their one-millionth passenger.
The complete story appeared in the May 28 issue of Cruise News Daily.
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Showing posts with label Carnival Australia. Show all posts
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
One Million Australians Can't be Wrong
Carnival Cruise Line began their outpost operation in Australia just six years ago with one ship dedicated to the Australian market bringing Carnival's brand of fun Down Under. Now they have two based in Sydney with one being upsized in December, and they have reached an important milestone.
The line has just celebrated their one-millionth passenger.
The line has just celebrated their one-millionth passenger.
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
Record-Breaker Down Under
While much of the industry discussion has been focused on China, and its growth (or declining rate of growth), there's a market that's been steadily growing and continues to do so: Australia.
The complete story appeared in the April 23 issue of Cruise News Daily.
Thursday, April 4, 2019
It Takes Longer to Get to Australia
“Anywhere” now includes Australia. Back in February we told you how Carnival Cruise Line's “Pizza Anywhere” program available via their Carnival Hub app was being expanded beyond Carnival Horizon and Carnival Visa. Our friends down at Carnival Australia are excited to tell us that “Pizza Anywhere” is now available on Carnival Spirit and it will be available on Carnival Splendor when it arrives in Australia in December.
Details appeared in the April 4 issue of Cruise News Daily.
Thursday, March 14, 2019
Splendor in Australia
When Carnival Splendor arrives in Australia in December, it won't be the same ship it was when it leaves Long Beach in October. A lengthy stop in Singapore for refurbishment will change a lot.
We've already told you about the new waterslides that will be added. Now Carnival is announcing four new restaurants that are being added to the ship, specifically to appeal to Aussie tastes.
Photo courtesy of Carnival Cruise 'Line. All rights reserved.
We've already told you about the new waterslides that will be added. Now Carnival is announcing four new restaurants that are being added to the ship, specifically to appeal to Aussie tastes.
The complete story appeared in the March 14 edition of Cruise News Daily.
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| Tandori Chicken at the new Masala Tiger Restaurant aboard Carnival Splendor |
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Other Things You'll Want to Know - February 27, 2019
CND subscribers also read about:
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- A delay in Norwegian Gem's turnaround
- A delay in a murder trial for an Alaskan cruise passenger
- A deal for leapsters down under
- Royal Caribbean's take on Spectrum of the Seas' float out.
Details appeared in the February 27 edition of Cruise News Daily.
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Thursday, February 21, 2019
Not Just for the Caribbean
Just as it's always five o'clock somewhere, it is also hurricane season somewhere, and now it's Australia's turn.
Just like in the Caribbean, cruise lines are moving their ships out of the way to keep them and their passengers safely away from Cyclone Oma, and proving the advantage of booking a cruise vacation.
Just like in the Caribbean, cruise lines are moving their ships out of the way to keep them and their passengers safely away from Cyclone Oma, and proving the advantage of booking a cruise vacation.
A list of changes by Carnival Australia brands was included in the February 21 issue of Cruise News Daily.
Monday, November 19, 2018
Look Who Ann Sheridan Ran Into
With the APEC summit wrapping up, the Carnival Australia ships that have been providing accommodation for the delegates in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, the ships began departing today.
As the first departed, Pacific Explorer and Pacific Jewel and Princess Cruises' Sea Princess each sounded their whistles seven times to achieve the equivalent of a 21-gun salute that echoed across the city.
As the first departed, Pacific Explorer and Pacific Jewel and Princess Cruises' Sea Princess each sounded their whistles seven times to achieve the equivalent of a 21-gun salute that echoed across the city.
Details appeared in the November 19 edition of Cruise News Daily.
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| Pacific Explorer and Pacific Jewel and Sea Princess in Port Moresby. |
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| Ann Sherry with VP Pence and the senior officers of Pacific Explorer |
Photos courtesy of Carnival Australia. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without express permission.
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Visiting the Fleet
Carnival Australia Chairman Ann Sherry got a three-fer when she went to Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) Thursday for the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) meetings.
The government has chartered three Carnival Australia ships to serve as housing for attendees.
As we reported earlier, the ships are P&O Cruises' Pacific Explorer and Pacific Jewel and Princess Cruises' Sea Princess.
Ms Sherry said supporting APEC with the three chartered Carnival Australia ships was "a natural extension" of the company's relationship with PNG communities. In 2016-18, its ships were scheduled to make 250 port calls bringing 400,000 cruise visitors to PNG destinations.
She was greeted by members of the Mk Kuri Kala group who gave her a demonstration of their music and treated her to a face painting.
"This is exactly the sort of rich cultural experience our guests enjoy when they visit PNG on cruise visits to otherwise hard to reach locations," said Ms Sherry. "It was a real privilege to meet this cultural group from Western Islands Province."
The government has chartered three Carnival Australia ships to serve as housing for attendees.
As we reported earlier, the ships are P&O Cruises' Pacific Explorer and Pacific Jewel and Princess Cruises' Sea Princess.
Ms Sherry said supporting APEC with the three chartered Carnival Australia ships was "a natural extension" of the company's relationship with PNG communities. In 2016-18, its ships were scheduled to make 250 port calls bringing 400,000 cruise visitors to PNG destinations.
She was greeted by members of the Mk Kuri Kala group who gave her a demonstration of their music and treated her to a face painting.
"This is exactly the sort of rich cultural experience our guests enjoy when they visit PNG on cruise visits to otherwise hard to reach locations," said Ms Sherry. "It was a real privilege to meet this cultural group from Western Islands Province."
This story appeared in the November 14 edition of Cruise News Daily.
Photos courtesy of Carnival Australia. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without permission.
Tuesday, August 7, 2018
Other Things You'll Want to Know - August 7, 2018
CND subscribers also read about:
- Carnival Australia is looking for the 25 millionth person born in Australia. They have something special for him or her.
- A Coast Guard officer going out of his way to save a life.
Details appeared in the August 7 edition of Cruise News Daily.
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
A Spirited Return
Carnival Spirit returned to its Sydney home port on Sunday after a two-week dry dock in Singapore. The ship has been away over a month, however, because of the lengthy repositioning cruises each way.
Details appeared in the June 26 edition of Cruise News Daily.
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| Carnival Spirit's return to Sydney Sunday morning |
Photo courtesy of Carnival Australia. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without express permission.
Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Girl Power Down Under
When sailing on any of the Carnival Australia brands and you see a woman in a white uniform, don't assume she's a nurse. She's probably one of the ship's officers. The company says they are doing their part to achieve gender balance in seafaring careers.
Photo courtesy of Carnival Australia. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without express permission.
Details appeared in the June 20 edition of Cruise News Daily.
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| Six third officers from Pacific Explorer, pictured here with Pacific Explorer Hotel Director Melissa Yates (centre), are (left to right) Hilary Cassano, Laura Abbruzetti, Rachel Davies, Lauren Brunton, Bryony Rodger and Emma Forbes-Gearey. |
Tuesday, June 5, 2018
Things Are Happening in Brisbane
Carnival Australia announced an agreement with the port of Brisbane to build the Brisbane International Cruise Terminal (BICT) at Luggage Point and have it operating by 2020. At the same time Carnival announced that Carnival Spirit will move its home port to Brisbane year round beginning in 2020.
The complete story appeared in the June 5 edition of Cruise News Daily.
Thursday, May 31, 2018
Other Things You'll Want to Know - May 31, 2018
CND subscribers also read about:
- Pride of America canceling its call at Kona again this week.
- Little Carnival is providing a little fun for Carnival Australia
Details appeared in the May 31 edition of Cruise News Daily.
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| Little Carnival is providing a little fun for Carnival Australia |
Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Other Things You'll Want to Know - May 2, 2018
CND subscribers also read about:
Details appeared in the May 2 edition of Cruise News Daily.
- Carnival "Down Under"
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Details appeared in the May 2 edition of Cruise News Daily.
Thursday, March 22, 2018
Other Things You'll Want to Know - March 22, 2018
CND subscribers also read about:
- Norwegian Cruise Line opening bookings for Norwegian Encore's inaugural season beginning in November 2019.
- MSC launched a new partnership with Michelin-starred chef Ramon Freixa for the Spanish chef to develop menu items and tapas which will be available across the fleet.
- Carnival Australia revealed the initial itineraries and opened bookings for Carnival Splendor when it is transferred "Down Under" in November 2019. It will initially be based in Sydney.
Details appeared in the March 22 edition of Cruise News Daily.
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
Good-Bye, Hollywood - Hello, Sydney!
Carnival Cruise Line is growing their year round Australia-based fleet by sending the 113,300-ton Carnival Splendor Down Under. The 3,900-passenger ship will represent a 66% for Carnival Cruise Line's Australia capacity.
Carnival Splendor will begin sailing from Sydney in December 2019 after a repositioning cruise from Singapore (operated under the Carnival Australia flag). Anticipating the demand, bookings will open next month.
Carnival Splendor will begin sailing from Sydney in December 2019 after a repositioning cruise from Singapore (operated under the Carnival Australia flag). Anticipating the demand, bookings will open next month.
The complete story appeared in the February 6 edition of Cruise News Daily.
Photo courtesy of Carnival Australia. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without permission.
Friday, December 1, 2017
Sture Myrmell Appointed President Of Carnival Australia In Expanded Role
December 1, 2017 - Carnival plc. announced today that P&O Cruises' Sture Myrmell would expand his role to include regional responsibility for the organisation's shared services group which supports all the global brands in this market.
Currently President of P&O Cruises Australia, Mr Myrmell will broaden his remit to become the regional President of Carnival Australia, which is the umbrella entity that supports the seven brands sailing in Australia and New Zealand.
Mr Myrmell's appointment is effective immediately. Mr Myrmell will report to Jan Swartz, Group President Princess Cruises and Carnival Australia. Carnival Australia is overseen by the Carnival plc UK Management Committee.
Carnival Australia is the only cruise organisation to have ships based year round in Australia with P&O Cruises Australia, Princess Cruises and Carnival Cruise Line with an 85-year, 40-year and five-year history respectively in this market. Cunard, Holland America Line, Seabourn and P&O UK also have proud histories sailing in this region.
The role has been open after Ann Sherry, who celebrated 10 years at the helm of Carnival Australia earlier this year, decided to step back from day-to-day operations to take on the part-time Executive Chairman role. She will continue in this role advocating on major industry issues.
"In addition to his responsibilities as the head of P&O Cruises Australia, Sture will lead the local shared services team that provides regional support across a number of internal and external functions for the business," Ms Swartz said.
"Sture has done an outstanding job as President of P&O Cruises Australia ensuring the brand reflects the energy of modern Australia, and this most recent appointment reinforces the strength of the local environment and Carnival Corporation and plc's commitment to the region."
Mr Myrmell has been in global cruising with Carnival Corporation and plc for nearly 25 years, including the past 10 years at P&O Cruises Australia where he has been key to the brand's evolution to a contemporary product that reflects modern Australia.
Prior to Carnival Australia, Mr Myrmell spent almost 15 years with Princess Cruises in California and Cunard Line and Seabourn in Florida, covering positions in Food & Beverage, Hotel Operations, New-build and Product Development. Sture first started his career at sea with Cunard.
Source: Carnival Corp
Currently President of P&O Cruises Australia, Mr Myrmell will broaden his remit to become the regional President of Carnival Australia, which is the umbrella entity that supports the seven brands sailing in Australia and New Zealand.
Mr Myrmell's appointment is effective immediately. Mr Myrmell will report to Jan Swartz, Group President Princess Cruises and Carnival Australia. Carnival Australia is overseen by the Carnival plc UK Management Committee.
Carnival Australia is the only cruise organisation to have ships based year round in Australia with P&O Cruises Australia, Princess Cruises and Carnival Cruise Line with an 85-year, 40-year and five-year history respectively in this market. Cunard, Holland America Line, Seabourn and P&O UK also have proud histories sailing in this region.
The role has been open after Ann Sherry, who celebrated 10 years at the helm of Carnival Australia earlier this year, decided to step back from day-to-day operations to take on the part-time Executive Chairman role. She will continue in this role advocating on major industry issues.
"In addition to his responsibilities as the head of P&O Cruises Australia, Sture will lead the local shared services team that provides regional support across a number of internal and external functions for the business," Ms Swartz said.
"Sture has done an outstanding job as President of P&O Cruises Australia ensuring the brand reflects the energy of modern Australia, and this most recent appointment reinforces the strength of the local environment and Carnival Corporation and plc's commitment to the region."
Mr Myrmell has been in global cruising with Carnival Corporation and plc for nearly 25 years, including the past 10 years at P&O Cruises Australia where he has been key to the brand's evolution to a contemporary product that reflects modern Australia.
Prior to Carnival Australia, Mr Myrmell spent almost 15 years with Princess Cruises in California and Cunard Line and Seabourn in Florida, covering positions in Food & Beverage, Hotel Operations, New-build and Product Development. Sture first started his career at sea with Cunard.
Source: Carnival Corp
Monday, November 27, 2017
Other Things You'll Want to Know - November 27, 2017
CND subscribers also read about:
- Carnival offering Faster to the Fun in Australia
- CLIA lines may be dropping ports in Spain
- Norwegian Gem returns
Details appeared in the November 27 edition of Cruise News Daily.
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
A Few Words about Australia
During yesterday's earnings call to discuss Carnival's third quarter results, after mentioning the sale of three less-efficient ships during the year, CEO Arnold Donald said, “For that end, we have taken a write-off on assets currently deployed in Australia, which are less efficient with the intention of replacing those assets with more efficient vessels over time. ... P&O Australia generates revenue yields, both ticket and onboard, in line with our other brands in Australia, however, they have a higher operating cost in Australia and a disproportionate number of less-efficient assets."
Later during the call he said, "The write-down was strictly related to less-efficient vessels in the plan to put more efficient vessels there all the time. Australia is a strong market, has been for us and will continue to be and we are looking forward over time, you know the ships will come out over time and we will replace them all the time with more efficient capacity."
That was all that was said. It wasn't a major topic of discussion during the hour-and-fifteen-minute call, but later in the day, Carnival Australia released details of a series of ships that would either transfer brands or be reassigned to Australia by brands that sail there. The changes clearly demonstrate that Carnival sees the Australian market has become a major player in producing for the company.
Later during the call he said, "The write-down was strictly related to less-efficient vessels in the plan to put more efficient vessels there all the time. Australia is a strong market, has been for us and will continue to be and we are looking forward over time, you know the ships will come out over time and we will replace them all the time with more efficient capacity."
That was all that was said. It wasn't a major topic of discussion during the hour-and-fifteen-minute call, but later in the day, Carnival Australia released details of a series of ships that would either transfer brands or be reassigned to Australia by brands that sail there. The changes clearly demonstrate that Carnival sees the Australian market has become a major player in producing for the company.
The complete story appeared in the September 27 edition of Cruise News Daily.
Monday, July 17, 2017
Any Excuse to Raise a Glass of Ale is a Good One
It was just in April, Carnival Australia was celebrating National Beer Day with a glass of their ThirstyFrog Summer Ale, which is available only on Carnival Spirit and Carnival Legend.
Now in July they are celebrating with ThirstyFrog Summer Ale again, but this time it's another milestone for the beer. It's the third anniversary, and they have served 200,000 schooners, proving how much Australians like beer, especially this unique brand.
Now in July they are celebrating with ThirstyFrog Summer Ale again, but this time it's another milestone for the beer. It's the third anniversary, and they have served 200,000 schooners, proving how much Australians like beer, especially this unique brand.
The complete article appeared in the July 17 edition of Cruise News Daily.
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