Australian Domestic Cruising: More choices, extraordinary options
Article posted: April 22nd, 2009 by Administrator | No Comments »
One of the most favourable features of cruising is that it provides a holidaymaker options. For decades the Australian market has had the ships of P&O dedicated to it waters taking multitudes of domestic cruisers to the Islands of the Pacific and the shores of New Zealand. During the summer we are graced with exciting international brands such as Cunard and Celebrity who bring us enormous ships with multi million dollar facilities, enhanced services and importantly cruising options! As an avid cruiser and lover of all things colossal and full-facility our summer usually ends with these impressive ships heading north bound for Europe or Alaska.
In 2009 the schedules are about to get exciting. Royal Caribbean has announced that Australia and New Zealand are sizzling destinations and they will be dedicating a 2,400 passenger ship -The Rhapsody of the Seas ñ to our ocean; all year round! Suddenly we now have serious international competition and more importantly- choice. Having been onboard the Rhapsody you are struck by its grandeur and amenities which includes a rock climbing wall, Egyptian inspired pool area, full size theatre , extensive kids facilities, and well appointed public areas; all that you would expect from one of the worlds most progressive cruise lines. Just a hop, skip and jump across the Indian Ocean the Legend of the Seas will now be dedicated to Asia and embarking on some of the most unusual itinerary schedules in the world. The Legend brings unprecedented class to Asia which most other lines will have a hard time rivalling.
The impressive Princess Cruise Lines is also increasing its deployment in our southern shores and, without apparent bias, I will state for the record – I am a Princess aficionado. The Sun, Dawn, Diamond and briefly the Star Princess will all make appearances down under and spoil vacation makers to a classic, high service, all amenity vacation. It will continue with its east coast of New Zealand voyages as well as mixes of Australasian itineraries. It’s great to know that some the most rousing itineraries are literally at our doorstep or at most just a quick short haul flight away. Check out the cruise icon on the Virgin web page for information on the hundreds of domestic and international cruises that are available to the savvy cruiser!
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