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Winter 2015 Edition 7Ride the Waves onan Australian CruiseBritannia Updateare you getting excited yet?Eco-Friendly Cruisingtowards a greener futureQuantum of the Seasa ship visit we’ll never forgetAngus Strutherswe talk to Cunard’s Marketing DirectorRiver Cruisingthe world’s most stunning riversMeet the teamthat have worked on board
Happy New YearWelcome to the 2015 winter edition of our ‘Into The Blue’ magazine. On behalf ofeveryone here at both Bolsover Cruise Club and The Cruise Holiday Shop, I would liketo wish you all the very best for the New Year, and what a year it promises to be!At long last we will see the arrival of the eagerly awaited new shipbuilt especially for the British market, P&O Cruises’ Britannia. Shewill be officially named in just a few weeks time and embarks onher maiden sailing from Southampton on 14 March. Also, notforgetting Anthem of the Seas from Royal Caribbean Internationalarriving in Europe this April, she promises to exceed expectationswith some incredible innovations. These are just two of the bignews stories for 2015.Our feature on eco-friendly cruising acknowledges some of theecological responsibilities of an ever-growing cruise industry.As ships become larger and an increasing number of them taketo the seas each year, the industry faces greater environmentalobligations than ever before. Constantly evolving ecologicalprocesses have been adopted by cruise lines and it is great to havean opportunity to share just some of the steps being taken by thecruise industry towards ‘going green’.Looking back to 2014, we were honoured to continue our workwith some of the UK’s most deserving charities. In August, five ofour team took on the ‘Ice Bucket Challenge’, with donations of over 200 going to Macmillan Cancer Support. September 2014 sawus gifting two P&O Cruises sailings; the first donated to BluebellWood Children’s Hospice and the second to the Weston ParkHospital Cancer Charity. Both charities auctioned their cruise,raising a combined total of 2,250. In October four members ofstaff completed the 5k Asics Neon Run in Leeds, raising over 500for local charity Reuben’s Retreat, while November saw us hold ourannual Fun Day raising 1,000 for Children in Need.This edition’s destination feature is Australia, a country thatcontinues to be on everyone’s bucket list. Cruise holidays as weknow them today began back in the early 20th century as linercruises to and from Australia. Cruising has changed enormouslysince those days, but we can still offer lots of opportunities to visitthis fascinating destination. Call us now and before long you couldbe stepping ashore down under!In this edition, continuing on the theme of experience within oursales team, the regular ‘under the spotlight’ feature includes a Q&Awith several of our Sales Consultants who previously worked onboard cruise ships. Emily, one of our cruise consultants, was anentertainment officer on Aurora when I celebrated my birthdayon board. She organised seating for my party in the theatre to seeBobby Davro and then asked me for a job! Today she is a mostproficient Sales Consultant and, like the others who have previouslyworked at sea, brings that extra dimension to her work.2Into The Blue Call us on: 01246 819 819I do hope you enjoy reading this latest edition of our magazine andlook forward to being of service to you.Yours sincerelyMichael WilsonManaging Director
04.10.16.22.28.30.34.36.46.04. Are You Ready For Britannia?28. We talk to Angus Struthers,Marketing Director at Cunard50. Discover the Art of Delightwith Seabourn30. Cunard - Making History on theMersey and Beyond51. Holland America Line Ready, Set, Sail32. Cunard - Our Birthday. Your Present52. Regent Seven Seas Cruises - The MostInclusive Cruise Experience Ever06. Britannia, Inspired by the Past,Designed for the Future08. P&O Cruises - This is the Life10. There’s Nothing Like Australia12. Celebrity Eclipse 2015 Departures14. Celebrity Cruises 2016 On Sale Now15. Celebrity Cruises Venice SimplonOrient–Express Package16. Cruising Towards a Greener Future18. Celebrate 50 Years at Seawith Princess Cruises34. Making the Most of your Time Ashore36. The Worlds Most Stunning Rivers38. Introducing AmaWaterways40. Viking River Cruises Great Rivers, Great Oceans42. Oceania Cruises - ValueWithout Compromise44. Norwegian Cruise Line do it Freestyle53. Norway & the Northern Lightswith Hurtigruten54. Swan Hellenic’s January Sale55. Voyages of DiscoveryMediterranean Icons56. MSC Cruises’ Start Packing Sale22. Quantum of the Seas Inaugural Sailing46. Working On Board a Cruise Ship58. Visit the Formula 1 Grand Prixin 2016 with Silversea26. The Ultimate Holiday withRoyal Caribbean International48. Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines - Save up to30% on your next cruise59. Star Clippers - The World’s MostSpectacular Tall Shipswww.bolsovercruiseclub.com Into The Blue3
Are You Readyfor Britannia?One thing we can’t wait for this year is the launch of P&O Cruises’ Britannia.Here we have a progress update on what will be the ‘biggest cruise ship built forthe British market’ plus some exciting information on the new Cookery Club.We can guarantee this ship will be absolutely amazing.JAMES MARTIN APPOINTS HEADOF BRITANNIA’S COOKERY CLUBOne hundred applicants were finallywhittled down to one, as Food HeroJames Martin selected Rob Cottam asHead of Britannia’s Cookery Club. Robjoins P&O Cruises from Leiths Schoolof Food & Wine and earned his culinarystripes working in restaurants around theworld. An expert in Far Eastern cuisine,Rob will be running a series of Thai streetfood and dim sum classes. In additionthere will also be classes that reflect theports of call, so passengers will have theopportunity to visit local markets andspeciality producers during morningsashore, before spending their afternoonBRITANNIA’S ART GALLERYOriginal paintings, limited editions andsculptures from an award-winningportfolio of artists can be viewed onboard Britannia. Artists includeGill Varle, Richard Fox, Sarah Caswell,Claire Burke and Tracey Bush.4Into The Blue Call us on: 01246 819 819learning how to use these traditionalingredients to cook local and authenticdishes that they can recreate at home.With chocolate and bread specialityclasses, along with Moroccan, Frenchand Italian favourites, The Cookery Clubpromises to be an exciting addition to thecruise experience.BRITANNIA’S ‘MULTI-SENSORY’MENUS BRING NEW FLAVOUR TOFINE DININGP&O Cruises continue to build theirreputation for fantastic food, with theinclusion of two ‘multi-sensory’ finedining venues - Sindhu and Epicurean confirmed aboard Britannia. Creativity,quality, flavour, variety and a touch oftheatre are the principles behind theselatest culinary offerings, with P&O Cruisesaiming to cater to the increasingly refinedpalates of its passengers.In the Epicurean, guests will be treatedto a brand new multi-sensory diningexperience, with science meetingcuisine through a combination ofmolecular gastronomy and traditionalingredients. These simple dishes ensurethe ingredients are the stars of theshow. Techniques such as precisiontemperature cooking, freeze dryingand fuming flasks in liquid nitrogen,all serve to enhance the taste, textureand appearance, as well as creating athoroughly memorable dining experience.
K IAO NBO ANITBR’ESIS TU ENCR AGO SEP& UIH RIT CW O.1NOpposite: Britannia’s bold livery Clockwise from top left: Buttermilk pannacotta with rhubarb pimms; Rob Cottam Head of Britannia’s Cookery Club;Britannia’s retail space - biggest in the fleetIn Sindhu, Michelin star holder and‘master of spices’ Atul Kochhar willcontinue to delight diners with his uniqueand innovative Indian cuisine. Combininghis Indian heritage with a love of Britishingredients, Atul’s delectable menupresents a fusion of rich flavours.INTERNATIONAL CHEESE EXPERTCHARLIE TURNBULL BECOMESTHE LATEST FOOD HEROThe culinary powers of the FoodHeroes have been further enhanced onboard Britannia, with the addition ofinternational cheese judge and expertCharlie Turnbull. Between travellingthe world to judge international cheesecontests and writing regular magazinecolumns on the subject, Charlie Turnbullalso runs an award-winning delicatessenand cheese shop in Shaftesbury, Dorset.Charlie will be putting his expertise togreat use as he consults on the rangeof British and artisan cheeses offered inBritannia’s Market Café and in the finedining Epicurean restaurant. He will alsobe travelling on board several times ayear, sharing his knowledge throughhosted cheese tastings and cheeserelated shore excursions.BRITANNIA’S BOLDLIVERY IS COMPLETEThursday 25th September 2014 markedan exciting day for P&O Cruises andBritannia, as the ship finally received thefinishing touches to her bold new livery atthe Monfalcone shipyard in Italy.The striking design features the world’slargest and most contemporaryrepresentation of the Union Flag, and anenormous amount of paint was requiredto make the ambitious vision a reality, asfollows: 280 litres of red paint, 40 litres ofred paint for the shadow, 80 litres of bluepaint, 20 litres of blue paint for the shadowand 160 litres of paint for the large P&OCruises logo on the front of the bow.Along with the patriotic livery design,Britannia will also have two distinctiveblue funnels carrying an illuminated sunmotif that depicts the oriental part of thePeninsular and Oriental (P&O) name onthe company’s coat of arms.Britannia leads the way for the P&OCruises fleet, with plans to update thelivery across all eight ships in celebrationof the line’s British credentials.BRITANNIA TO HAVE THELARGEST SHOPPING AREA OFTHE P&O CRUISES FLEETP&O Cruises have announced that theretail space on board Britannia will bethe biggest of their entire fleet, withthe 720sqm shopping area offering anincrease of 26% on that of Azura.Brands including Harrods, Swarovski,Pandora and Radley will be availableon deck 6, a location overlooking thespectacular atrium. Several brands will beappearing in the P&O Cruises’ fleet for thefirst time, with Lancôme, Ralph Lauren,Omega, Michael Kors and The WhiteCompany named amongst several others.BRANDS AVAILABLE ABOARD BRITANNIAwww.bolsovercruiseclub.com Into The Blue5
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There’s NothingLike AustraliaThe vast and varied land of Australia is a melting-pot of culture,history and diversity. Vibrant cities and serene beaches sit side by side, fringedby lush green rainforest and immense mountain ranges. Australia combinesa whole continent within a single country, making it one of the most diverseholiday destinations in the world.DIVERSITYAustralia is the sixth largest country inthe world, home to hundreds of nationalparks, 31,000 miles of coastline and 14World Heritage listed wonders. A cruiseholiday to Australia opens up this land ofcontrasts for exploration; distant shoresacross the country are suddenly withinreach and an abundance of experiencesare there for the taking. Australiaeffortlessly blends cosmopolitan cityliving with laidback coastal retreats andwilderness adventures: there’s nowherein the world quite like it.HISTORYAustralia is home to the world’s oldestliving culture; the Aboriginal people.The Aborigines have an ancient historyspanning over 50,000 years and theyremain at the core of Australia’s natural10Into The Blue Call us on: 01246 819 819heritage; from the ancient rock artfound at World Heritage site Kakadu, tothe sounds of the didgeridoo and theDreamtime experience of the DaintreeRainforest. Today Aborigines make upjust 3% of the Australian population,however their influence continues to runthrough the veins of the country, theirstories and legends having been passedon through time and expressed in theirart, dance, music and spirituality.CULTUREFrom the thriving art scene that hasspawned some of the world’s mostrenowned galleries, to the instantlyrecognisable Sydney Opera House and itspacked schedule of world-class events,days and nights in Australia are neverdull. Since 1945, millions of people havemade their home in Australia, bringingwith them a rich cultural heritage that isreflected in the country’s cuisine, festivalsand architecture.SYDNEYLocated in New South Wales (NSW),Sydney is Australia’s oldest and mostpopulated state. This combinationof history and multiculturalism hasculminated in Sydney’s reputation as anepicentre of diversity. Sydney’s art scenethrives; the Museum of ContemporaryArt and the Art Gallery of NSW are hometo works by the likes of Roy Lichtenstein,Andy Warhol and Lucien Freud. TheSydney Opera House is a masterpieceof modern architecture while the StateTheatre is an eclectic fusion of Gothic,Italian and Art Deco design, its impressiveKoh-I-Nor cut crystal chandelier being thesecond largest on earth.
Opposite: P&O Cruises’ Arcadia passing the Sydney Opera HouseClockwise from top left: Green Turtle, Great Barrier Reef, Cairns; Aborigineplaying a traditional didgeridoo; Whitsunday Islands; Sydney Harbour BridgeSydney is a hive of outdoor activity, fromthe meandering waterways of SydneyHarbour, to the beaches and parks thathug the coastline. The Sydney HarbourBridge provides a spectacular backdropfor your entrance into port, while daysare well spent exploring the uninhabitedislands of Fort Denison or Shark Island,a kayak being the perfect vessel fordiscovering hidden coves and secretinlets.CAIRNSThe city of Cairns lies within TropicalNorth Queensland; international gatewayto both the Great Barrier Reef and theWet Tropics rainforest, and the onlyplace on earth where two World Heritagelisted sites meet. The Great Barrier Reefboasts the greatest variety of flora andfauna species found in one location inthe world and its natural beauty attractstwo million visitors every year. Cairns isenergised by the nature all around it andtime can just as easily be spent on a fourwheel drive safari into the outback as itcan trekking in the rainforest. DaintreeRainforest is the world’s oldest survivingtropical rainforest and home to earth’slargest range of plants and animals. TheKuku Yalanji people are the traditionalowners of the rainforest and havelived in complete harmony with theirenvironment for over 9,000 years lookingto it for food, medicine and shelter. Todaythey guide visitors through the legendand history that form the roots of theirculture.WHITSUNDAY ISLANDSSituated at the heart of the Great BarrierReef and at the top of many bucketlists are the breathtakingly beautifulWhitsunday Islands. Made up of 74individual isles, they are the epitomeof a tropical paradise. Some consist oflittle more than a slither of sand anda lone palm tree, while others housethe most exclusive resorts in the world.Airlie Beach is the largest town on theWhitsunday Coast and being the hub ofthe region makes it a popular port of callon many Australian cruise itineraries, withundiscovered coves and rainforests justminutes away. The iconic Heart Reef hasplayed host to many a romantic weddingproposal, while the powder-fine whitesands and azure waters of WhitehavenBeach have led to it being crownedAustralia’s most beautiful.FANCY AUSTRALIA? - If you would likefurther info, please call 01246 819 819.www.bolsovercruiseclub.com Into The Blue11
2015 DEPARTURESCHOOSE 2 OFFERS:WHEN YOU BOOK OCEANVIEW OR BALCONY ON SELECTED SHIP AND SAIL DATES - BOOK BY 28 FEB 2015OR UPGRADE TO CONCIERGE CLASS AND RECEIVE ALL THREE!Norwegian FjordsScandinavia & RussiaCelebrity Eclipse - 9 May 15 – 7 nightsCelebrity Eclipse - 14 Jun 15 – 13 nightsSouthampton, Bergen, Alesund, Geiranger, Stavanger, SouthamptonSouthampton, Copenhagen (overnight in port), Stockholm, Tallinn,St. Petersburg (overnight in port), Berlin (Warnemunde), SouthamptonINTERIOR from 699ppFREE UPGRADEFROM OCEAN VIEWTO BALCONY 1,249ppOCEANVIEW from (obs) BALCONY from (obs)FREE UPGRADEFROM OCEAN VIEWppTO BALCONYpppp 2,149 1,159pp 9,999 9,999MediterraneanCanaries & AzoresCelebrity Eclipse - 30 Aug 15 - 14 nightsCelebrity Eclipse - 27 Sep 15 – 13 nightsSouthampton, Gibraltar, Nice (Villefranche), Rome (Civitavecchia),Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Genoa, Malaga, Lisbon, SouthamptonSouthampton, Ponta Delgada, Madeira (Funchal), Gran Canaria,Tenerife, Lanzarote, Lisbon, SouthamptonINTERIOR fromINTERIOR fromOCEAN VIEW from (obs)BALCONY from (obs) 1,449pp 2,199pp 2,299pp9912INTERIOR fromInto The Blue Call us on: 01246 819 819OCEAN VIEW from (obs)BALCONY from (obs) 1,299pp 1,999pp 2,099pp
2015 FLY-CRUISESCHOOSE 2 OFFERS:WHEN YOU BOOK OCEANVIEW OR BALCONY ON SELECTED SHIP AND SAIL DATES - BOOK BY 28 FEB 2015OR UPGRADE TO CONCIERGE CLASS AND RECEIVE ALL THREE!MediterraneanGreek IslesCelebrity EquinoxSM - 4 Jul 15 – 7 nightsCelebrity Constellation - 16 Aug 15 – 7 nightsFly from Heathrow, Barcelona, Cannes, Genoa, Rome (Civitavecchia),Amalfi Caost (Salerno), Chania, Athens (Piraeus), fly to heathrowFly from Gatwick, Venice, Kotor, Santorini, Athens (Piraeus),Katakolon, Venice, fly to GatwickINTERIOR fromINTERIOR fromOCEAN VIEW from (obs)BALCONY from (obs) 1,169pp 1,279pp 1,509ppOCEAN VIEW from (obs)BALCONY from (obs) 1,099pp 1,329pp 1,549ppWestern MediterraneanTurkey & Black SeaCelebrity Silhouette - 24 Sep 15 – 9 nightsCelebrity Constellation - 12 Oct 15 – 11 nightsFly from Gatwick, Rome (Civitavecchia), Amalfi Coast (Salerno), Sicily (Messina),Provence (Marseille), Nice (Villefranche), Ajaccio, Florence/Pisa (Livorno),Rome (Civitavecchia), fly to GatwickFly from Manchester, Istanbul, Bosphorus Strait (cruising only), Burgas,Sochi (overnight in port), Sevastopol, Yalta, Odessa (overnight in port),Istanbul (overnight in port), fly to ManchesterINTERIOR fromINTERIOR fromOCEAN VIEW from (obs)BALCONY from (obs) 1,039pp 1,289pp 1,319ppOCEAN VIEW from (obs)BALCONY from (obs) 1,349pp 1,509pp 1,819ppwww.bolsovercruiseclub.com Into The Blue9913
2016 ON SALE NOW!CHOOSE 2 OFFERS:WHEN YOU BOOK OCEANVIEW OR BALCONY ON SELECTED SHIP AND SAIL DATES - BOOK BY 28 FEB 2015OR UPGRADE TO CONCIERGE CLASS AND RECEIVE ALL THREE!Norwegian FjordsIceland & IrelandCelebrity Eclipse - 30 Apr 16 – 8 nightsCelebrity Eclipse - 10 May 16 – 12 nightsSouthampton, Bergen, Flåm, Geiranger, Ålesund, Stavanger, SouthamptonSouthampton, St. Peter Port, Cork (Cobh), Akureyri, Isafjordur,Reykjavik, (overnight in port), Belfast, SouthamptonINTERIOR fromINTERIOR from 799ppOCEAN VIEW from (obs)BALCONY from (obs) 1,199pp 1,299ppOCEAN VIEW from (obs)BALCONY from (obs) 1,149pp 1,549pp 1,899ppGreece & TurkeyMediterraneanCelebrity EquinoxSM - 11 Jun 16 & 9 Jul 16 – 7 nightsCelebrity Eclipse - 3 Sep 16 – 14 nightsFly from Heathrow to Athens (Piraeus), Santorini, Rhodes, Mykonos,Ephesus (Kusadasi), Istanbul (overnight), fly to HeathrowINTERIOR fromOCEAN VIEW from (obs)Fares basedon 11 Jun 16BALCONY from (obs) 1,399pp 1,519pp 1,649ppSouthampton, Gibraltar, Nice (Villefranche), Florence/Pisa (La Spezia),Rome (Civitavecchia), Genoa, Malaga, Lisbon, SouthamptonINTERIOR fromOCEAN VIEW from (obs)BALCONY from (obs) 1,499pp 1,949pp 2,199ppThis offer applies to new bookings only and may be withdrawn by Celebrity Cruises without notice. It is not combinable with any other promotion and is subject to the booking conditions of Celebrity Cruises . This mailing contains an outline description of the cruises featured, which are solely organisedby Celebrity Cruises. They should be read in conjunction with the current Celebrity Cruises brochure which contains full information about the cruise itineraries, accommodation details, booking conditions that apply, passport and health requirements, what’s included in the fare and other general information.All fly cruise holidays are ATOL protected, for further details and certificates please visit caa.co.uk/atol. Prices shown are per person, based on twin occupancy and already include current fuel surcharges at the time of going to print. *The 123go! promotion is applicable to selected sailings departing betweenMar 2015 and Apr 2017 confirmed between 11 Nov 2014 and 28 Feb 2015. Passengers 1 & 2 travelling in a concierge stateroom or above will receive all three: Free Classic Alcoholic beverage package worth up to 1500 per stateroom, Free Gratuities and Free On board spending money worth up to 300 perstateroom, book oceanview or balcony stateroom and choose two for European sailings and choose one for worldwide. 3rd and 4th guest within the same stateroom will receive a Free classic non-alcoholic beverage package and Free 40 mins internet usage. Inside staterooms and Z, Y, X, XC, XA and W guaranteestaterooms are not applicable to this promotion. Celebrity Cruises reserve the right to withdraw the offer in whole or on individual cruises at any time. †Bolsover Cruise Club contribution towards transport, minimum spend applies, call for details. Travel insurance is additional. E&OE. Issued 13/11/2014.14Into The Blue Call us on: 01246 819 819
EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEY.EXQUISITE DESTINATIONS.Celebrity Cruises believe that the journey should be just as extraordinary as the destinationsthey take you to. That’s why they’ve partnered with the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, tooffer you the ultimate once-in-a-lifetime itinerary direct from London. What’s more, thisincredible trip includes a complimentary Classic Drinks Package for the duration of your cruise.You’ll join the Belmond British Pullman at London Victoria, where you’ll have a fabulous brunch. After crossing the Channelyou’ll be welcomed aboard the legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, where a delicious four-course dinner is served. Cabinsare transformed to sumptuous bedrooms for the evening. You’ll travel onto Venice for a night’s stay in a superior double room at thestylish Bauer Hotel. Feeling fabulously refreshed, you’ll board Celebrity Constellation for your enchanting 8-night cruise.V EN IC E SIMP LON-O R IE N T–E X P R E SS PACK AGE11-NIGHT ADRIATIC & GREEK ISLES CRUISEBALCONY FROM 3,149PP*CELEBRITY CONSTELLATION FROM VENICE9 JUL 2015Price includes flight to London Heathrow.ENQ U IRE AB O U TOU R ROYAL S U IT E SON THIS SAIL IN G .D E STI NATI ONS9 JulBoard Belmond British Pullman at London Victoria, cross Channeland board Venice Simplon-Orient-Express10 Jul Disembark Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and transfer fromSanta Lucia Train Station to The Bauer Hotel for an overnight stay11 Jul Transfer provided from the hotel to the port to joinCelebrity Constellation for 8 night voyage12 Jul Split, Croatia13 Jul Relaxing at Sea14 Jul Santorini, Greece15 Jul Mykonos, Greece16 Jul Katakolon, Greece17 Jul Relaxing at sea18 Jul Venice, Italy (overnight to enjoy the Redentore Festival)19 Jul Venice, ItalyDisembark and transfer to airport for return flight back to London HeathrowOTHE R CRUISE DATE S16 Aug 2015†, 23 Aug 2015††Ports of call may vary and includes luxury accommodation in Venice.Please call us for more information. These cruises are for 7 nights only.WHAT’S INCLUDE D Overnight travel on Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from London to Venice Eight-night cruise on Celebrity Constellation Choose 2: FREE Classic Drinks Package, Free Gratuities or FREE Onboard Credit One night accommodation at the stylish Bauer Hotel, Venice All transfers included Return flight to London Heathrow* Price based on two sharing. A deposit of 300pp is required to secure booking. Full payment due100 days prior to date of travel. Deposit is non-refundable. All details within package are subject tochange and availability. Call for full terms and conditions.www.bolsovercruiseclub.com Into The Blue15
Eco-FriendlyCruising Towardsa Greener FutureOver 20 million passengers travel on board cruise ships every year and,while such rapid and substantial growth is fantastic news for the industry,it brings with it a vastly increased responsibility to the environment.16Into The Blue Call us on: 01246 819 819
“State-of-the-art filtration and waste-management systems are nowcommonplace and programmes are overseen by a dedicated on boardEnvironmental Officer. All crew attend regular environmental training andthere are enormous penalties inflicted on cruise lines seen to be floutingtheir environmental responsibilities.”The popularity of cruising continues to soar and in recentyears the cruise industry has increased at almost doublethe rate of tourism overall. Ships are becoming even bigger;P&O Cruises’ Britannia is the largest ship ever built for theBritish market and 2016 will see Royal Caribbean Internationalwelcome an as yet unnamed 227,700 ton, 1,188ft long ship totheir fleet – the largest cruise ship in the world. Over 20 millionpassengers travel on board cruise ships every year and, whilesuch rapid and substantial growth is fantastic news for theindustry, it brings with it a vastly increased responsibility to theenvironment.Cruise lines have a vested interest in protecting theenvironment; clean beaches and oceans are essential to thecruise experience and it is crucial that the seas, vistas andislands to which they owe their livelihood are protected. Withthis in mind, we looked a little deeper at the strides cruise linesare taking towards creating an eco-friendly future.GREEN TECHNOLOGIESWith more and more ships taking to the seas, it has becomeimperative for cruise lines to contribute to a sustainable andeco-friendly future. Where recycling and waste-processingprocedures were once considered cutting edge, today they areconsidered a basic requirement.The ‘zero solid waste discharge’ policy is now commonplace, withcruise lines including P&O Cruises, Princess Cruises, CarnivalCruise Lines, Holland America Line and Norwegian Cruise Line,either incinerating their waste on board or bringing it ashore fordisposal on land rather than discharging it into the ocean, as isstill permitted by law. Waste is often compacted before leavingthe ship to further minimize bulk in on shore landfills.Water treatment facilities and oily water separators are nowutilised by all major cruise lines and have come to be expectedrather than preferred. Royal Caribbean International, CelebrityCruises and Azamara Cruises recently spent 100 millionconverting their entire fleet to comply with their ‘Save TheWaves’ programme; an environmental agenda that demandsgoing above and beyond environmental compliance regulations,as well as an absolute focus on recycling, pollution preventionand the reduction of waste. Intrinsic to the ‘Save The Waves’programme are state-of-the-art water purification facilities totreat wastewater on board.Cold ironing, or Alternative Maritime Power (AMP), is a systemthat has so far experienced successful but limited use, withPrincess Cruises and Holland America Line included in just ahandful of cruise lines to adopt the technology. Cold ironingallows docked ships to use a city’s electrical system during itstime in port, conserving the ship’s fuel and reducing emissionsinto the city. This relatively new technology is currently limitedto ports in Juneau, Los Angeles, Vancouver and Seattle; Seattle’sgrid is powered by hydro-electric power and it is estimated thatcold ironing in the city saves around 8 tons of fuel every day.PRESERVATION PROJECTSEnvironmental consideration on board cruise ships doesn’t stopat waste-management and recycling. More and more cruiselines are working with government and scientific organisations,facilitating long term scientific study of the ocean andencouraging participation in conservation projects around theworld.Royal Caribbean International’s ‘Explorer of the Seas’ has an onboard atmospheric and oceanographic laboratory which carriesout ocean and climate research on behalf of the University ofMiami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science(RSMAS). Similarly, Carnival Cruises has installed scientificdevices on four of its ships: Triumph, Legend, Miracle and Spirit.Developed in alliance with the International SeaKeepers Society,each device monitors ocean quality and gathers detailed climateinformation.Holland America Line has long been recognised forachievements in marine environment protection and their‘Avoiding Whale Strikes’ programme is being shared across thecruise community.Norwegian Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean Internationalencourage environmental consideration from a young age;each run dedicated children’s activities focusing on pollutionprevention and looking after the environment.MOVING FORWARDThe environmental obligations of the cruise industry havegarnered much interest and discussion in recent years and thepractices employed both on board and on shore have changedsignificantly as a result of substantial investment and innovation.State-of-the-art filtration and waste-management systemsare now commonplace and programmes are overseen by adedicated on board Environmental Officer. All crew attendregular environmental training and there are enormouspenalties inflicted on cruise lines seen to be flouting theirenvironmental responsibilities.Carbon offset programmes, gas scrubbing and slow steamingbetween ports (18 knots maximum speed is optimum for fuelefficiency) are just some of the developments planned for thenear future, in a long list of steps the cruise industry is takingtowards going green.www.bolsovercruiseclub.com Into The Blue17
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Quantumof the SeasThe last weekend in October 2014 saw representatives fromBolsover Cruise Club head to Southampton for the inaugural voyage ofQuantum of the Seas. Full of anticipation, excitement and McDonald’s hashbrowns, we arrived at the docks to see the North Star elegantly perched highabove the ship and instantly knew we were in for a treat.Clockwise fromtop left: Quickphoto from thecar window asQu
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