P&O’s Pacific Eden Completes Australian Maiden Visit Trifecta in Portland
P&O
Cruises’ Pacific Eden cruised into Portland early yesterday morning, completing
a trifecta of maiden visits to regional ports along the Australian coast this
week.
Featuring a relaxed, stylish design which
reflects modern Australia, the 55,820-tonne Pacific Eden docked in Portland’s harbour
yesterday allowing its 1500 guests to spend the day exploring the
picturesque Victoria town, famous for its rich seafaring heritage.
Pacific Eden’s passengers had the chance to discover
the town’s many attractions, including special markets selling local produce, the
serene Botanic Gardens and the popular Portland Maritime Discovery Centre.
Pacific Eden’s Portland call was her third maiden
port visit on an eight-night roundtrip cruise from Sydney visiting only
regional towns, with earlier inaugural calls including Eden (Sunday) and
Mornington Peninsula (Tuesday). Pacific Eden will visit South Australia’s
gourmet food hub, Kangaroo Island today before returning to Sydney.
P&O
Cruises Australia President Sture Myrmell said the cruise line was excited to have one of its
latest ships visit Portland.
“Portland
is an ideal port for P&O’s cruise passengers as its harbourside berth
offers easy access to the town’s many attractions,” Mr Myrmell said.
P&O Cruises’ ships will make three visits in
total to Portland in 2016, injecting more than half a million dollars into the
local economy.
Pacific Jewel called to Portland on January 7, while Pacific Eden will return on
February 6, 2016.
Pacific Eden’s Portland call is her third maiden
port visit on an eight-night roundtrip Sydney itinerary which visits only
regional towns. After maiden visits to Eden, Mornington Peninsula and Portland,
Pacific Eden will visit South Australia’s gourmet food hub Kangaroo Island before
returning to Sydney.
For more information call
13 24 94, visit pocruises.com.au, or see a licensed travel agent.
