P&O Cruises Benefit from Cruise Re-Fit

Carnival Australia, operator of P&O Cruises , has revealed that another of their cruise ships it receive a re-fit. Estimated to be worth £2m, the Pacific Pearl will be overhauled by contracting firm Mivan, providing passengers with a range of brand new services.

Completing the work on the cruise ship for Christmas, Mivan will carry out operations in Singapore, reconstructing the liners Connexions & Oasis Bars, Sunweaver Café, and Salt Grill & Waterfront restaurants. Following designers concepts for the Pacific Pearl's sister ships, Pacific Sun, Pacific Jewel and Pacific Dawn, she make her inaugural cruise on December 22 nd from Auckland. Becoming part of P&O Cruises Australia's fleet, the new re-fit will mean that those taking cruise holidays at the end of 2010 through to 2011 will be able to enjoy the upgraded restaurants and services onboard.

The news comes after Mivan successfully carried out a re-fit of the Pacific Dawn earlier this year. Like the work to be carried out aboard the Pacific Pearl, major reconstruction of the restaurant and dining facilities were made, ensuring that the four ships offer the best eateries for guests that they can. Speaking of the contract Business Development Director for Mivan, Stephen Mills explained “Mivan has maintained its strategy for the cruise ship sector, keeping dedicated Project Managers and outfitting teams focused on this market and client base.” He added that with a better working relationship with P&O all aspects of the project would move smoothly, offering an attractive new option for those looking at cruise deals.

Cruise Holidays Appeal Across the Ages

As recent reports have revealed that the number of British individuals taking to cruise holidays is increasing, an industry expert has revealed that there is no reason that such getaways shouldn't appeal to people of all ages. And whilst the traditional cruise passenger is often stereotypically characterised by their older age, new and modern boats are attempting to attract a younger crowd.

Explaining the changing phenomenon of the cruise industry, Cruise Critic's editor in chief, Carolyn Spencer Brown, revealed that cruises with unusual destinations or a wide range of onboard activities were rising in popularity. Meanwhile with cheap flights allowing for tourists to take opportunities of more adventuresome cruises further afield, younger passengers were beginning to take note. “Cruise lines have vastly improved the variety of activities on offer and updated classes to reflect the shifting demographic of those onboard,” Ms Spencer Brown explained.

In particular, cruise deals with unusual and unique activities have been shown to attract a wide range of people, with younger passengers taking interest in onboard cookery courses or digital photography classes. And with Marco Pierre White holding cooking demonstrations regularly on several liners, there are some big names to add to the mix. Meanwhile, with the upcoming autumn and winter season traditionally slow for the industry, younger passengers may just find an appealing and discounted cruise offer that provides a new and attractive getaway that they've never experienced before.

Cunard Reveals More Queen Elizabeth Details

In the run up to the launch of Cunard Cruises new Queen Elizabeth there has been a lot of talk surrounding new design and innovative features that will set the liner apart from previous models. With less than three months until the 90,400 ton ship makes its inaugural sail, construction is still heavily underway, but new details have emerged for Cunard's new liner.

Holding a total of 2,092 passengers the Queen Elizabeth structurally looks very much like her sister, the Queen Victoria. However, Cunard have taken great care to ensure that the décor stands apart, leaning towards the art deco period of the 1920's and 30's rather than the traditional classic interiors of the past. Meanwhile there have been some major changes to public spaces, providing an added attraction for many looking for cruise deals . Increasing the number of cabins on offer by 38 due to the Queen Elizabeth's structural differences, for the first time ever Cunard have introduced a separate dining area for guests staying in their top class Britannia cabins. Meanwhile, they have altered the Queen Victoria's Winter Garden to create a stunningly styled and Kew-like glasshouse on their latest liner. The Games Deck has also undergone a transformation, with chic styling providing a sense of country, croquet and bowls.

Currently still being built in Italy, the Queen Elizabeth is due for launch in 11 weeks. And with a high level of anticipation over Cunard's latest endeavour, passengers may be queuing up to get their first glance of this glorious new ship.

New Dining Options Revealed by Cunard

Popular cruise company Cunard Cruises has revealed that they are to offer a new dining option on their Queen Elizabeth cruise liner. Announcing that they were re-launching one of their previously most fashionable restaurants, Cunard explained that the Verandah Grill would be introduced with an a la carte menu.

Cunard's Verandah Grill was one of the company's most successful and fashionable restaurants with those on their cruise holidays . Previously established on the Queen Elizabeth's predecessors, the R.M.S Queen Mary and R.M.S Queen Elizabeth, the grill hosted movie stars, members of the royal family and top business officials. Paying a one-pound supplement in the 1940's and 1950's, such individuals enjoyed some of the finest cruise cuisine whilst aboard their transatlantic crossings.

Now revived by the company, the a la carte pricing at the Verandah Grill is the first time Cunard has used such a concept. Offering French cuisine in both contemporary and classic options, meals will be charged per plate. Moderate prices of about $7 for starters, $18 for mains, and $7 for desert, allows for passengers to sample the delights of the restaurant without breaking the bank whilst, with service included, tips will not be expected.

Despite introducing the a la carte pricing aboard the Queen Elizabeth, Cunard is not the first company to implement such menus. NCL's Norwegian Epic already prices per plate at their noodle bar, whilst MSC Cruises use the method in several of their onboard restaurants.

P&O cruises announces 5 new world cruises

The kings of world cruises, P&O Cruises have announced that they will have 5 world cruises for 2011/2012 season. The adult only ship the Arcadia, is embarking on a 72 night world cruise to Alaska. This can be booked in full or in segements with one fo our most popular offers being cruise to San Fransisco and then changing ships onto the Sea Princess. Lead in price for this starts at a great price of £3499.

Later in the year the Arcadia will then be over to Australia and New Zealand and will be a 109 night cruise.  Highlights include, the Opera House, partial transit down the Amazon and finally into China to see the great wall.

The whole 2011/12 programme will take in 177 ports of call and go into 55 countries. Carol Marlow Managing Director of P&O cruises explained. "That there is something for everyone on our something for everyone with a broad range of cultural and modern experiences in addition to breathtaking landscapes and iconic landmarks.

The 2011/12 P&O world cruises are on sale now so contact cheap cruises specialist Adore Cruise.

How to find cheap cruises?

We are forever being asked how we get so many cheap cruises. So we will let you into some of our little secrets. A lot of our success is due to our experience within the cruise industry. Between the management team we have over 40 years of experience in working some of the biggest names within the cruise industry.

This therefore gives us a massive advantage. This experience come in different forms and guises from being a marketing manager for one of the largest cruise lines in the world, to having a product and comnmercial manager who use to work for the worlds largest cruise agency. So in effect, we know what sells at what price and at what time of year.

We also have some excellent contacts within the industry who ask our opinion on prices to move stock. This is where the magic comes in. It is all well and good having a cruise at £200 where the flight is at £900. So our expertise comes in sourcing the right cruise deal at the same time having the airlift on offer to really put a package together which beats the market place by a distance

Late disembarkation on Royal Caribean cruises

After succesfully trialling this year, Royal Caribbean cruises will be rolling out late disemabrkation from when the cruise ships arrive in their turnaround port. The pilot was introduced on Brillaince of the seas and Splendour of the Seas.

The benefit will be for the people who have late flights and dont want to be at the airport hours early, it will aslo mean you will not need to worry about your luggage until you get off.

You will not be able to stay in your cabin but you will be allowed to vacate it couple of hours later than normal but they will be keeping some of the facilities open such as the Gym, Spa and some of their restaurants.

The only nad news about it all is the cover charge of $35 per adult and $20 per child. Would I pay it, most proably not, cheaper to hire a car for the day but can envisage a lot of people will take it up so they dont have to rush out of bed at 5am.

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