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Norwegian Escape Drawing & Cruise...

28/9/2015

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Later today I intend on starting work on my drawing of Norwegian Cruise Line's newest and largest ship, Norwegian Escape. The 164,400 ton ship is due to debut next month, with her first cruise leaving Hamburg, Germany on October 25. The huge vessel is schedule to arrive in Southampton, UK on October 27.

My father and I will be boarding Norwegian Escape in Southampton, joining the new ship for a 1 night taster cruise. We're both really looking forward to it! I know many of my fellow cruise industry colleagues will be on board, so if you see us be sure to say "Hello".
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Back to the drawing... it is something I have both been really looking forward to but dreading at the same time, for quite a while. Norwegian Escape is certainly an impressively large ship, which would be difficult enough without the intricate artwork on her hull! Anyway what's life without a challenge? I've already drawn both Norwegian Breakway and Norwegian Getaway, so I am sure I can pull it off.

Of course, whilst on board I will be presenting the drawing. In fact I've already been in touch with Captain Evans Hoyt, who I met on board Norwegian Breakaway in 2013. He's looking forward to seeing the drawing and accepting it during the 1 night cruise.

​I will be working on the drawing over the next three or four weeks. Make sure you watch our Facebook and Twitter pages closely, for updates and progress photos.
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Costa Luminosa Ship Visit & Official Drawing Presentation

24/9/2015

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Earlier this month I was lucky enough to have the chance to step aboard Costa Luminosa during her transit call at Harwich International Port. I was joined on board by our Cruise Ambassador, Jordan, who up until this point had never stepped aboard a Costa Cruises ship.

The visit was made possible thanks to the Captain of another Costa Cruises ship, who I am in contact with via Facebook. He was able to get in touch with his colleagues aboard Costa Luminosa and ask if Jordan and I could visit. The Captain of Costa Luminosa was more than happy to have us visit.
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Upon boarding the ship we were taken to meet the Captain in his cabin and then enjoyed a drink with him, after presenting my drawing in the theatre. Jordan and I were both presented with a model of the ship too! The Captain was very impressed with the drawing and was keen to ask plenty of questions about how I drew it. He informed me that he already had an idea where he might display it.
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After spending well over an hour with the Captain, he went back to his duties and let us tour the ship ourselves. Jordan and I explored most of the passenger amenities on board Costa Luminosa and both of us were very impressed with the ship. We even enjoyed lunch on board before disembarking. We are both very much looking forward to our first cruise with Costa Cruises in the near future, probably!
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COSTA LUMINOSA SHIP VISIT REVIEW
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Cruise Week 2015 (19 - 27 September)

19/9/2015

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Did you know from 19 - 27 September 2015 it is 'National Cruise Week' in the UK? The Cruise Line International Association (CLIA) are urging travel agents to use social media throughout the week and will be using #CLIACruiseFest.

Many of the leading cruise line partners have put together special offers and savings for Cruise Week. You can see some of them showcased below. For more information below please visit www.cruiseexperts.org.
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Up to $150 on-board credit on offer with Carnival Cruise Lines

Carnival is offering great prices plus up to $100 on-board credit per stateroom across the Carnival fleet. Take advantage of the offer from 19 to 30 September, 2015 for voyages sailing from 19 September, 2015 to 31 May, 2016. Exclusively for cruises on the ‘Carnival Vista’ the new ship launching in Europe next summer, the cruise line is offering up to $150 on-board credit per stateroom when booked between 19 and 30 September, 2015.
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Half price fares for second passengers and complimentary drinks packages with Celebrity Cruises

To celebrate CLIA Cruise Week, Celebrity Cruises has introduced half price fares for a second passenger and a complimentary drinks package worth $69 per day, on a number of 2016 sailings around the world. Destinations include the Mediterranean, Scandinavia and more. 
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Autumn special deals with Cruise & Maritime Voyages Cruise & Maritime Voyages

Cruise & Maritme Voayges has released a number of Autumn special deals from London – Tilbury for CLIA Cruise Week. The offers start with an eight night cruise on Magellan departing 1 October, 2015 from only £499pp. This cruise visits Amsterdam, Hamburg, Helsingborg (Sweden), Copenhagen and Aalborg. On 23 October, set off on Magellan for 15 nights looking for sunshine further South towards the Canary Islands and Madeira. This voyage takes in Amsterdam, Gibraltar, Lanzarote, Tenerife, Las Palmas, Madeira and Lisbon. Prices from £849 per person.
 
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2015 cruise itineraries at £50 per person per night for an inside twin cabin with Fred. Olsen

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will launch the ‘Warmer Cruising’ brochure in September which offers all 2015 inside twin cabins at £50 per person per night on selected cruises to the Caribbean; Canary Islands, Madeira and the Azores; the Mediterranean and Europe; Scandinavia and St. Petersburg; and mini cruises. Book an Outside cabin or above and upgrade to all-inclusive drinks packages from just £5 per person per night. 
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Receive up to $400 to spend on-board with Holland America To celebrate Cruise Week 

Holland America Line is offering guests booking a new cruise during the Week up to $400 per stateroom to spend on-board – depending on room type and length of cruise. Holidaymakers can use the complimentary credit towards shore excursions, or expenses such as drinks or treat themselves to a pampering session in the spa. What’s more the offer can be combined with other promotions. This includes a seven night break to the Caribbean from as little as £349 per person for cruise only, departing November, 2015.
 
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Free balcony upgrades with MSC Cruises

MSC Cruises is offering free balcony upgrades on holidays through to Winter 2016/2017 itineraries. The ‘Get the Best’ promotion is valid on both cruise-only and flycruise packages, giving guests the opportunity to enjoy a Balcony cabin for the price of an Inside cabin. The offer applies to a selection of sailings across the cruise line’s fleet. 

Bookings must be made between 4 September and 30 November, 2015. With seven ships operating in the Mediterranean next summer, there is plenty of choice for those looking to book early. For even better value, UK holidaymakers will be able to take advantage of great-value upgrades on all seven-night Mediterranean sailings. For example, an upgrade from ‘Bella’ to ‘Fantastica’ is just £50 per person and includes services such as free 24-hour room service and breakfast served in the cabin. Or an upgrade from ‘Bella’ to the luxurious ‘MSC Yacht Club’ is available for an additional £300 per person including a 24-hour butler and all-inclusive Yacht Club drinks.



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£35 complimentary spending money with Norwegian Cruise Line 

Book an Inside or Studio cabin on sailings with Norwegian Cruise Line and receive either £35 on board spending money, free soda package, complimentary 100 minute internet package or $50 speciality dining credit to enjoy in one of the line’s speciality restaurants. Based on travel after 1 April, 2016. 
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Buy one get one half off or 50% off on selected itineraries with Royal Caribbean 

A selection of Royal Caribbean cruises are being discounted by 50%, for cruise only fares. The deal includes 9 nights from 30 October, Greek Isles itinerary aboard Rhapsody of the Seas from £699 per person plus flights departing from Gatwick airport; and 16 nights Suez Canal on-board Splendour of the Seas, departing 28 November, priced at £1,139 per person including flights. 

In addition to the 50% discount, Royal is also offering two itineraries at a ‘Buy one, get one half price’ rate. Sail the Western Caribbean for 7 nights on 6 December, 2015, available to the second guest at £855 including flights for an interior stateroom. Alternatively, spend 7 nights in the Arabian Gulf from 14 December 2015 and travel on-board Splendour of the Seas departing from Dubai, priced at £885 for the second passenger staying in an interior stateroom. 



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Win a VIP experience with Voyages of Discovery

For all bookings made between 19 and 26 September, 2015, Voyages of Discovery will pick one winner per brand from the total bookings made each day to win a VIP experience. The 14 individuals (7 per brand) will receive a variety of luxury gifts including one bottle of Champagne, handmade truffles and an invitation to the Captain’s table dinner.
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For further information about CLIA Cruise Week visit cruiseexperts.org or visit your local travel agent.

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Ship Visit Cancelled: MSC Splendida

14/9/2015

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Unfortunately our ship visit aboard MSC Splendida in Southampton later this week has been cancelled. We received an email from MSC Cruises earlier today, which informed us that the visit will sadly no longer be taking place due to adverse maritime conditions in Northern Europe and strong winds.
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MSC Cruises UK said:

"Due to adverse maritime conditions in Northern Europe with strong winds, not allowing safe maneuvering and berthing operations in some ports, MSC Splendida will slightly change her itinerary by calling into Southampton on Tuesday 15th September, instead of Wednesday 16th September as previously scheduled. This occurrence is due to circumstances beyond our control and has only been made to ensure the comfort and safety of all guests and crew.

As a result of the above we are cancelling our travel agent ship visit. We are very sorry to have to do this at this late stage and we appreciate that you have made arrangements for Wednesday."

It is a shame that the ship visit has been cancelled and that myself and Gavin will no longer be visiting the ship, but we can of course understand why the visit has been cancelled. In fact, it might actually be fate... 

As many of you will be aware, Gavin and I are booked on a 7 night cruise aboard MSC Splendida next year. When we had the chance to visit the ship, we weren't sure if we should visit or not, or wait until our cruise, that way it would be a complete surprise for both of us! Now it is going to be anyway. So the first time we will see and step aboard MSC Splendida will be next September when we embark on our cruise. We can't wait!
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Farewell Ryndam

12/9/2015

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Earlier today myself and our Non-Executive Director, Gavin Pamment took a trip down to Harwich to watch Holland America Line's Ryndam depart Harwich International Port for the final time. Departing Harwich the ship will spend 49 nights on route to Singapore, before then heading down to Australia where along with her sister Statendam, will be join the P&O Cruises Australia fleet.
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Gavin and I had the pleasure of visiting Ryndam last weekend whilst she was berthed at Harwich International Port. We hope to have our ship visit review and blog reporting from the ship visit and presentation of my drawing online in the next few weeks!
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Upcoming Ship Visit: MSC Splendida

10/9/2015

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September is turning out to be a busy month for us, packed with ship visits. Next week, Gavin and I are due to visit MSC Cruises' MSC Splendida in Southampton. As some of you might be aware, we're actually booked on a 7 night cruise aboard the ship in September 2016.

We wanted to visit the ship beforehand to see what we can expect from our upcoming cruise, but also to share the stunning ship with all of you. This will be Gavin's first experience of MSC Cruises, whilst I have previously visited MSC Lirica and MSC Magnifica.
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On this particular occasion I will not be presenting a drawing on board to the Captain like with my many other ship visits and previous ship visits with MSC Cruises. Instead I intend to hopefully present a drawing on board next year during our cruise.

We are really very excited about our forthcoming ship visit aboard MSC Splendida, as what we've seen so far online and in brochures looks truly breathtaking. We cannot wait to step aboard! Make sure you keep a look out for our ship visit review upon our return and remember to follow along on Facebook and Twitter too.
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Upcoming Ship Visit: Ryndam

2/9/2015

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I'm happy to announce that on Saturday 05 September, 2015 I will be visiting Holland America Line's Ryndam at Harwich International Port. Joining me on board for the visit will be our Non-Executive Director, Gavin.

As some of you may be aware Ryndam has been in the Holland America Line fleet since 1994, but will be transferring to the P&O Cruises Australia fleet very soon. I was very keen to do all that I could to visit the ship before ending her time with Holland America Line.
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Thankfully Holland America Line so kindly accepted my request to visit the ship and present a drawing on board before the ship leaves the fleet. We are due to board the ship at 10:00 and will hopefully be meeting the Captain to present my drawing followed by a complete tour of the passenger areas on board. Remember to keep a look out for our ship visit review following our visit on board.

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