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Tuesday 18 December 2012

Falklands cruise dispute rears again SEABOURN and P&O Cruises UK have

become the latest cruise lines caught up in the

Falkland Islands dispute between Argentina

and Great Britain.

This year makes the 30th anniversary of the

Falkland Islands conflict between the twoworld powers over sovereignty of the territory,

which raged for 74 days and resulted in

Argentinas surrender.

The Falklands have been under British

control since 1765, however Argentina claimed

sovereignty over the islands in 1820, and has

pressed its case since then, eventually leading

to the 1982 conflict.

This anniversary year has seen several incidents

involving cruise ships and Argentinean ports,

with both Star Princess andAdonia being

rejected entry to the port of Ushuaia because

both ships had visited the Falklands, whilst thismonthAIDAcaracancelled its planned Falklands

stop following protests in Buenos Aires.

HALs Veendam also scrapped a call in

Ushuaia this month.

The latest incident however involved Seabourn

Sojourn, which ran into problems this month

whilst docked in the port in Buenos Aires, after

workers from the United Maritime Workers

Union (SOMU) prevented her departure.

Sojourn was due to set sail on 04 December

from Buenos Aires on a 15-day cruise of

Patagonia to Valparaiso in Chile, when workers

stopped the ship from departing, demandingthat the Captain agree to scrap the ships

scheduled call in the Falklands.

According to British media reports, a

statement from Tony Lopez of the Malvinas

Resistance group (which was supporting the

SOMU in its action) said that Sojourn was a

pirate ship which if it visited the Falklands

would be violating the Gaucho Rivero law,

designed to stop British ships from 'plundering'

Argentine resources.

Lopez added that Sojourn would not beallowed to leave until there was confirmation

that it would not sail to the Falklands for its

scheduled eight-hour call at the Islands

capital, Port Stanley.

Seabourn however played down the controversy

saying the delay was due to the temporary

unavailability of a required tugboat escort.

The company also confirmed that the ship

departed eight hours later than expected and

resumed its schedule calling at Montevideo

and the Falklands.

Seabourn has operated scheduled cruises

between Chile, Argentina, Uruguay and theFalkland Islands for a number of years in full

compliance with Argentine laws, and intends to

continue to do so according to our published

schedules, dependent upon local weather and

sea conditions, the company said in a statement.

Meanwhile P&O UK has announced that it will

scrap bothArcadia and Adonias planned 2013

World Cruise stops in Argentina, due to the

problems with port calls to the country.

As a British cruise company we cannot allow

ourselves to be the subject of any political

dispute or put our customers and crew into any

situation where their enjoyment may becompromised, said P&O Cruises UK.

With this in mind, we have had to take the

difficult decision to remove all Argentinean

ports of call fromArcadia andAdonia's 2013

itineraries, the cruise line added.

TODAYS ISSUE OF CW Todays Cruise Weeklywill be the last

consumer issue for 2012, and features a full

page from All Discovery Cruising (see p5).

The team at CWwould like to take the

opportunity to thank our readers for all your

loyal support this year.We would also like to wish you all a happy

and safe Christmas and NYE.

The first issue for 2013 will hit your inboxes

on 08 January 2013.

Until then, happy cruising.

Sneek a peek at Preziosa MSC Cruises has given the world a glimpse of

what to expect onboard MSC Preziosa when

she launches in March next year.

Newly unveiled details include the Doremi

Castle Aqua Park to debut on Deck 16, which will

include water sprays, fountains, water pistols,

as well as drenching buckets, and water canons.

There will also be a Vertigo waterslide which

starts on Deck 18 and falls, twists and turns for

120 meters, and includes a nine-metre dip off

the side of the ship in transparent tubing, as

well as translucent bands of colour which willcreate a strobe effect.

For more Preziosa details visit

www.msccruises.com.au .

Australia joins global cruise bodyThe International Cruise Council

Australasia is one of nine national

cruise industry associations

that have today merged into a

new united force.THEnew organisation, Cruise Lines International

Association (CLIA), has been formed to act as

he voice of the global cruise industry, tomprove coordination and communication, and

o serve as a one-stop resource for the world's

cruise lines and travel agents.

Under the move, ICCA will be rebranded next

year as Cruise Lines International Association

Australasia (CLIAA).

The body's eight other members include North

America's Cruise Lines International Association

CLIA), the UK's Passenger Shipping Association

PSA/ACE), European Cruise Council (ECC), Asia

Cruise Association (ACA), France's AFCC, Brazil's

ABREMAR, Northwest and Canada Cruise Assn

NWCCA) and Alaska Cruise Association (ACA).ICCA's Sydney-based Chairman Gavin Smith

and GM Brett Jardine will maintain their roles

and report to the Australasian board as well as

o the new global CEO of CLIA, Christine Duffy.

Smith said the transformation of ICCA

reflected the continuing growth of the cruise

ndustry, both locally and globally.

Australasia is the fastest growing cruise

market in the world, with cruise lines from

around the globe sailing in our waters and

carrying our passengers on cruises across the

world, so it makes enormous sense for us to

join with our international counterparts and

create a cohesive global partnership, he said.

This new structure will strengthen the

cruise industry's voice in Australia and NZ and

provide greater resources for the benefit of

our travel agent and cruise line members."

CLIA will be governed by a Global ExecutiveCommittee, chaired by Howard Frank, Vice

Chairman, Chief Operating Officer of Carnival

Corporation.

Forseti to indulge wine tastesVIKING River Cruises will take guests on a

our of the senses in 2014 with a new winetinerary through France.

Departing Bordeaux, the eight-day Chateaux,

Rivers & Wine cruise onboard Viking Forsetiwill

nclude highlights such as wine tasting in Pauillac.

See www.vikingrivercruises.com .
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CruiseCalendar

Cruise Weeklys cruise calendar detailsupcoming port calls of passenger cruiseships at various destinations in Australia.

SYDNEY

Rhapsody of the Seas Tue 18 DecPacific Jewel Tue 18 DecOosterdam Wed 19 DecRadiance of the Seas Thu 20 DecVoyager of the Seas Fri 21 Dec

Celebrity Solstice Sun 23 DecPacific Pearl Thu 27 DecCarnival Spirit Thu 27 DecRhapsody of the Seas Fri 28 DecPacific Jewel Fri 28 DecSea Princess Sat 29 DecRadiance of the Seas Sun 30 DecCrystal Symphony Mon 31 DecCrystal Symphony Tue 01 JanOosterdam Wed 02 JanSilver Shadow Fri 04 JanVoyager of the Seas Sat 05 JanSeabourn Odyssey Sun 06 JanCosta neoRomantica Mon 07 Jan

Rhapsody of the Seas Mon 07 JanCosta neoRomantica Tue 08 JanPacific Pearl Tue 08 Jan

Carnival Spirit Tue 08 Jan

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UPTO

Alaskan Dream debutsBaranof DreamThe 2013 season will see theexpansion of Alaskan Dream

Cruises, a Native-owned small-

ship line based in Sitka.BUILDING on the company's passenger

growth last year, Alaskan Dream Cruises will

launch a third vessel, the 62-passenger

Baranof Dream.

The new ship is set to introduce a longer

itinerary than its fleetmates,Alaskan Dream

andAdmiralty Dream, with departures in May,

June and September 2013.

The 11-day sailing, 'Admiralty, Baranof and

Chichagof Explorer', adds three days to the

line's popular route through Glacier Bay, Tracy

Arm, Juneau, Kake and Petersburg.

Additional ports of call include Skagway, plus

two extra days exploring Red Bluff Bay and the

Chichagof Islands, near Point Adolphus, known

for whale, bear and sea otter sightings.

Departing from Sitka, the cruise also includes

a day of adventure at the company's private

Hobart Bay, outfitted with sea kayaks, all-

terrain vehicles and Zego runabouts, which are

available to guests at no extra cost.

A dinner of Alaskan salmon and king crab is

held ashore at Orca Point Lodge, also

exclusively reserved for Alaskan Dream Cruises.

As Alaskans, we recognise how fortunate we

are to grow up with unlimited access to the

wilderness, said Michael Wien, vice president

of sales and marketing.

We enjoy sharing that access to our land

and culture with visitors because it translates

into a satisfying, enriching trip.

Rates start at US$3,729 for a view cabin

(based on the 23 May 2013 sailing, including

port charges and taxes).

The Baranof Dream features a shallow draft

for navigating intimate coves, a spacious bow

and covered outside deck for viewing wildlife

and glaciers, large windows in all cabins, a

lounge bar and dining room.

Formed two years ago by the Allen family,

members of the Tlingit Kaagwaantaan clan,

Alaskan Dream Cruises offers an insider's view

of Southeast Alaska with a focus on smaller

communities.

For more information, see

www.alaskandreamcruises.com .

MELBOURNE

Diamond Princess Tue 18 DecCelebrity Solstice Wed 26 DecDawn Princess Fri 28 DecSeven Seas Voyager Sun 30 DecCosta neoRomantica Wed 02 JanCrystal Symphony Fri 04 Jan

Silver Shadow Tue 08 Jan

BRISBANE

Radiance of the Seas Sat 22 DecPacific Dawn Thu 27 DecSun Princess Sun 30 DecSilver Shadow Wed 02 JanSeabourn Odyssey Fri 04 Jan

Pacific Dawn Sat 05 Jan

CAIRNSSilver Shadow Sun 30 Dec

Seabourn Odyssey Mon 31 Dec

FREMANTLE

Seven Seas Voyager Mon 24 Dec

DARWIN

Seabourn Odyssey Wed 26 DecSilver Shadow Wed 26 Dec

ADELAIDE

Seven Seas Voyager Fri 28 DecCrystal Symphony Mon 07 Jan

Norwegians 2014 outlook NORWEGIAN Cruise Line will position four

ships in Europe and three in Alaska during the

northern summer season 2014.

The European line-up will see Norwegian

Epic return to Europe for her fourth season

sailing a series of 24 seven-day Western

Mediterranean itineraries from Barcelona,

Spain and from Rome (between May and Oct

2014); whilst Norwegian Starwill sail a seriesof nine-day Baltic Capitals cruises from

Copenhagen (May and Sep 2014); Norwegian

Jade will sail alternating seven-day cruises to

the Greek Isles and Adriatic, Greece and

Turkey from Venice; and Norwegian Spiritwill

offer 12-day Grand Mediterranean voyages

from Barcelona or Venice (May and Oct 2014).

Meanwhile, Norwegian Pearland Norwegian

Jewelwill sail Alaskan waters from Seattle,

whilst Norwegian Sun will take sail from

Vancouver and Whittier.

During the season Norwegian Jewelwill

sail a series of 18 seven-day Sawyer Glaciercruises (between May and Sep 2014), whilst

Norwegian Pearlwill embark on a series of 19

seven-day Glacier Bay itineraries (between

May and Sep 2014).

Norwegian Sun will sail from Vancouver,

British Columbia to Whittier, Alaska and from

Whittier to Vancouver, (between May and Sep

2014).

Sailing north from Vancouver on Norwegian

Sun, guests will enjoy a cruise through the

Inside Passage, Glacier Bay and Hubbard

Glacier, as well as visits to Ketchikan, Skagway

and Juneau; whilst on her southbounditineraries from Whittier, guests will cruise the

Inside Passage, Sawyer Glacier and Hubbard

Glacier and will enjoy cruise calls in Ketchikan,

Skagway, Juneau and Icy Strait Point.

See your travel agent for details.

Check out what its like on shore HOLLAND America Line has added 325 short

videos to its website, showcasing its shore

excursions in Alaska and select ports around

the world.

Videos are the best way to show our guests

what's in store when they book a tour and to

let them know what they can expect, said

Richard Meadows , Executive VP, Marketing,Sales and Guest Programs for HAL.

We have more than 4,000 shore excursions,

so these videos help our guests select the right

tour that fits their desires, he added.

See www.hollandamerica.com .
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Port Review: Moreton Islandby P&O Cruises

Undoubtedly one of Australia's best kept secrets, Moreton Island is two per cent beach-front resort, 98 per cent national park, 100 per cent enjoyment.

P&O Cruises marks a significant change to its shorter P&OSeaBreaks itineraries by callinghere, as well as being the first big ship cruise line to drop anchor of this island's beautiful shores.

This is a place where moments of exhilaration are matched only by opportunities for relaxation.

There is sand tobogganing, parasailing and quad bike riding, as well as beach and wateractivities and a wild dolphin feeding program like nowhere else in the world.

Visitors can spot dugongs, turtles and if they're lucky, whales, and can snorkel the

shipwrecks off the island's coast.

There is also a festival atmosphere for P&O Cruises passengers when they visit, the perfectintroduction to the perfect destination.

Moreton Island wrecks

Browse an exotic cornerLOOKING for something to whet your holidayappetite? Well Discover the Worlds new 2013

Europe & Exotic Corners brochure may be just

he thing, with 27 pages of colourful options.

Created for those looking for life enriching

cruise and tour journeys, the brochure

showcases the intimate yacht/small ship

offerings of Variety Cruises, as well as the more

conventional ships of Louis Cruises, and a host

of pre and/or post cruise SeaTour extensions

and hotel stays.

Destinations covered include the Mediterranean,

Cuba, Seychelles, Greece and the Adriatic.As an added bonus, the brochure also debuts

earlybird deals such as 50% savings off the 2nd

guest fare with any Variety Cruises voyage

booked before 31 January 2013.

See your travel agent to grab a copy.

Taucks Golden Roads TAUCKS Yellow Roads of Europe 2013

brochure details the companys full European

offering of river cruises, road tours and train

trips next year.Highlights of the brochure include a new

eight-day Bon Voyage France Family River

Cruise.

See your travel agent for a copy, or visit

www.traveltheworld.com.au.

Love wine and shark swims? FANCY yourself a bit of a wine connoisseur?

Then you may be excited to learn that the

founder of Penny's Hill vineyard, Tony

Parkinson, will be joining North Star Cruises

Southern Safari cruise onboard True North.

Departing from Adelaide on 14 January next

year, the voyage has been described as

nothing short of a wine and seafood-lovers

delight.

The nine-day voyage will include a tour of

the McLaren Valley wine region; two days at

Kangaroo Island; cage diving with great white

sharks; Port Lincoln tour; a day in Coffin Bay;and exploration of the Pearson Islands, the

Franklin Islands and nearby Saint Francis

Island.

See your travel agent for details, or visit

www.northstarcruises.com.au.

Cheers! on Carnival Dream CARNIVAL Dream has become the fourth CarnivalCruise Lines ship to offer the companys

Cheers! beverage program.

Formally titled My Awesome Bar Program,

the Cheers! all you can drink alcohol package

is now available on Carnival Dream, Carnival

Victory, Carnival Splendor, and Carnival Breeze.

Cheers! is priced at US$42.95pp per day, and

entitles cruisers to up to 15 drinks a day from a

selection of beer, wine and spirits.

The downside of the package is that all drinks

covered by Cheers! must be US$10 or less each,

and if one cruiser in a cabin buys the package,then all adults over 21 years who are sharing a

cabin with them must also purchase it.

Meanwhile along with the name change and

ship expansion, Cheers! now also offers cruisers

a 25% discount on the price of bottled water.

Watch RCLs revitalisationsROYAL Caribbean has released a new Every

Ship is Our Best Ship: The Royal Caribbean

Revitalisations Leave No Ship Untouched

video, CLICK HERE to view.

Free Scenic EU flights SCENIC Tours is currently offering free flights

for European river bookings made by 31 Jan 2013.

Prices on the 15 Day Romantic Rhine &

Moselle River Cruise start from $7,690pp.

Best Months: Moreton Island's climate is mild all year round, howeverpeople used to tropical island temperatures may find its winters cold.Summer can be quite hot and humid, with temperatures between 21-29degrees on average. Sea temperatures range from about 26-28 degrees inthe summer months and about 20-22 degrees in the winter months.Dont Miss: The beach side entertainment at Moreton Island will keep youentertained for the whole day. The Dolphin Discovery tour including thedolphin feeding is delivering a rare and must do experience.Sightseeing: P&O cruises will anchor on the West side of Moreton Island,where you will be greeted with onshore entertainment, food stalls and more. Howeverdiscovering Moreton Isand does not stop there, be sure to hop on a tour to check out HoneymoonBay, Champagne pools, Cape Moreton Lighthouse, Tangalooma ship wrecks and much muchmore! Be sure to keep your eyes out for dolphins, dugongs, sea turtle and other marine life.Language: EnglishCash or Card: Cash and credit cards are accepted with a voucher system to make purchases atstalls during the festivals currently under consideration.
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Whiling away the windy days- Indian Ocean

The Year in Review: Adventure Cruising Highs and Lows

by Roderick Eime

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Polar bear on ice

Crocs in the Spotlight

If anything grabbed the attention of news media this year, it was

the fortunate (as it turned out) case of Tara Hawkes who was rescuedquite literally from the jaws of death by a fellow passenger and crewmember aboard Kimberley small ship, True North. Crew member,

Alan "Big Al" Sartori, looked almost embarrassed when collecting hiscivilian bravery award from West Australian Governor Malcolm

McCusker back in November. Mike Fletcher received the otheraward, while North Star Cruises themselves were cleared after aWorkSafe enquiry. A non-fatal attack on a Lindblad Expeditions

passenger in PNG in November seems to have escaped media attention.While we have crocs down here, polar bears are at least as

dangerous up north. Passengers had a more than a thrill on a recent

One Oceans voyage to Spitsbergen.See the video: http://youtu.be/X8qdKfIy15k.

Here There be Dragons

When a 16th Century mapmaker needed to fill in some blanks, heput this phrase on his chart and it now is clich for "uncharted

territory". This year NZ's Heritage Expeditions continued theirpenchant for ultra remote destinations by setting out for Heard and

McDonald Islands, deep in the South Indian Ocean. When they weredenied landing permission at the French island of Amsterdam, afortunate storm blew up, forcing them to take cover in a sheltered

bay. There they fortuitously spotted one of the world's rarest birds,the Amsterdam Albatross (Diomedea amsterdamensis) Nice one!

Lots of sea days. How did they fill the time? See their hilariousvideo clip: http://youtu.be/7XJYfFbMUog.

Ice Patrol

Completing the famous Northwest Passage was a 'bucket list' tick

for this dilettante explorer. When the heroes of exploration firstmade the arduous journey across the top of frozen Canada, manywere lost forever in the ice. Now it seems the ice is lost forever. Once

only penetrable by full-blown icebreaker, global climate change hasmade this voyage a doddle. Some pundits predict the great Arctic

Ocean may even be ice free in summer within my lifetime, so themessage is clear. If you want to see the Arctic in all its frosted glory,now is the time to go. Really, now.

Meanwhile down south, they have the opposite problem. IcebergB-09B continues to block access to Australia's Commonwealth Baymaking landings at the iconic Cape Denison site of Mawson's Hut

another tricky affair. Nonetheless, Operators report bumperbookings and there is still plenty to see on the fascinatingsubantarctic islands like Macquarie and Auckland. Oceanwide

Expeditons will take choppers. Smart.

Bummers

Orion's plans for an expanded fleet and itineraries took a dive withthe permanent withdrawal ofOrion II this year because of technical

unreliability. Oceanwide too had plans in momentary disarray while

Planctius suffered from engine problems in South Georgia, strandingpassengers near the old whaling base of Grytviken.
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