Six Months and Counting – P&O Cruises’ Latest Ships are on the Horizon
The
countdown is on at P&O Cruises, with exactly six months to go until its
latest ships – Pacific Aria and Pacific Eden – debut in Sydney.
The
two ships will be welcomed into the P&O Cruises’ fleet during a five-ship
spectacular on Sydney Harbour on November 25.
P&O
Cruises Senior Vice President Sture Myrmell said the event would be a day to
remember.
“The
maiden visit of one ship is always a big occasion, but to have two ships make
their first Sydney call together, accompanied by their three big sisters, will
make history. It’s going to be amazing,” Mr Myrmell said.
Featuring
a new look and feel for P&O Cruises, Pacific Aria and Pacific Eden have
been inspired by modern Australia and will offer a resort style atmosphere,
with stylish features and a relaxed vibe.
Both
ships will feature a range of dining options including the revolutionary new
Pantry, which will replace the traditional ship’s buffet with an international
food market showcasing eight delicious outlets.
Other
onboard offerings unveiled by the cruise line include stylish new lounges and
bars, a stunning poolside area, new Pandora jewellery boutiques and a range of
entertainment options including Bianco, the new P&O White party.
Mr
Myrmell said agent and consumer feedback on the latest ships had been
overwhelming.
“Everyone
is incredibly excited by the new direction – we’ve been flooded with
compliments about Pacific Aria and Pacific Eden since we unveiled more images
and details of the ships in our new brochure last month.”
For
more information visit www.pocruises.com.au
About
P&O Cruises: The region’s largest and longest-serving cruise operator,
P&O Cruises Australia leads the way in cruising as Australasia's only 'home
brand' and its favourite cruise line. P&O Cruises has been sailing the
region for more than 80 years, and has pioneered new destinations around
Australia, the Pacific and Asia including Papua New Guinea, as reported in the
New York Times’ 52 top destinations for 2015. On November 25, 2015, P&O
Cruises will welcome two additional ships to its current three-ship fleet
becoming the nation’s largest cruise line with five ships cruising from eight
home ports in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. The addition of Pacific
Aria and Pacific Eden has paved the way for exciting new cruise options
including deployments from every mainland state in Australia and an extended
deployment from Auckland. The pair herald a new era for P&O Cruises, as
reflected in its new brand repositioning - P&O Cruises, Like no Place on
Earth.
Photo Caption: P&O Cruises’ executive team counts the
days: (l to r) Market Planning Director
Matthew Rutherford; Senior Vice
President, P&O Cruises Sture Myrmell; Customer Sales and Service Director Amanda
McClelland; Hotel Operations Director Ken Flavell; Entertainment Director Brett Annable and Food & Beverage Director Thomas Karlsson.
