…e in the European winter. MSC are also trying to tap into the fast growing Australian cruise habit by placing ships there and running Grand Voyages from Europe through Asia to Australia. MSC Cruises Lirica entertainment team host a sail-out party from most ports Overview MSC Cruises operate busy, bustling ships providing good-value fares with service, food and facilities to match this pricing. They especially appeal to families as children under 1…
…groups of Spanish, German and English speakers from United States, UK and Australia. Unlike traditional and long-established cruise lines like Cunard, P&O Cruises and Holland America, I noticed much less grey haired passengers on board. The line predominantly attracts families with children, ranging from infants through to teenagers, young couples and groups of young friends. The older people on board seemed to be travelling as part of an extende…
…ding the Antarctic, Arctic, Micronesia, the Galapagos and The Kimberley in Australia on dedicated expedition ships called Silver Explorer and Silver Galapagos. These ships carry around 100 passengers and provide a luxurious option for people who want explore these remote and hard-to-reach destinations. The ships have partnerships with the Royal Geographic Society and carry renowned on-board expedition leaders who escort the tours. Silversea is a p…
…d. While primarily American, there were sizeable contingents from Asia and Australia along with a smattering of United Kingdom and German travellers. Overall I was surrounded by sophisticated and experienced travellers who liked to eat well, dress smartly for dinner and enjoy cerebral entertainment like Broadway shows, lectures on destinations, history, current affairs and politics and learning new skills. I found more fellow passengers seated aro…
…States, and now is around 25% and growing, especially from United Kingdom, Australia and Asia, primarily Japan. Guests travelling today are comfortable with an English-language focused ship and if there are large groups they are usually are part of a group with a host to act as connection with ship and to translate. Greater demand for more active and varied shore excursions – and active pursuits on board. For example creating a fitness garden on r…
…ancers are multi-national and come from the United Kingdom, United States, Australia, Russia and Ukraine. They are recruited by submitting audition videos and then a shortlist is auditioned, usually in London, by the Vice President Entertainment and three current or past members of the company. Unlike many cruise lines, the company is a fluid one and dancers leave and join at various times during the year rather than all coming on board as one pre…
…f the following countries that also qualify for the ESTA program: Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Republic of Malta, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and Taiwan. Will using a third…
…ng culture. Passengers mostly come from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia and Canada and, increasingly, Asia. Well-travelled. People on board have extensive travel behind them. Everyone I met had travelled for many years and have visited many areas of the world. They had been to many of the ports on the itinerary before and were on board for the experience of cruising with Seabourn and the ambience, interactions and friendships they had…
…ts. The majority market is from the US and UK. We have a growing market in Australia and a mix of European guests. Karl: Guests come from all over the world, Asia, New Zealand, South Africa, South America, but our main market is USA and UK since we are an English-speaking ship, meaning that everything on board is in English. The crew do speak several languages, but the language on board and all the information is in English. Therefore the English-…
…gents in other markets? First check if they are able to do a booking for you, my own agent in the United Kingdom has been able to make bookings for people in United States, Canada and Australia and save them money. If you want to try this out contact my agent at gocruisewithjane.co.uk as one option Check out this episode!…
…y bought it in 1996. It now hosts 2,000 guests a year, mostly from Europe, Australia and New Zealand, during the season that runs from end-May to November. The family set themselves a mission to protect the environment and the bears, by providing “Grizzly bear viewing and stewardship”. Their activities include a “Stop The Hunt” campaign and purchasing the annual licence granted to hunt bears in the region since 2006. That fee is at least $30,000 a…
