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AL-AS ALBATROS ARCADIA Commissioned 1973 Gross Tonnage 28,078 205m Beam/Draft 25/7.

as a state of the art luxury ship Royal Viking Sea, she now offers a comfortable cruise experience to German-speaking families seeking a low-budget

8m WORLD CRUISING Passengers 1994 Crew 886 Scandinavia, USA, Caribbean P&O UK s second Arcadia is unusual, being an adult only ship!

ARTANIA ASTOR Commissioned 1984 Gross Tonnage 44,348 230m Beam/Draft 29/7.

Princess Diana, Artania is now chartered to German travel agency, Phoenix Reisen and is here as part of a world cruise for German-speaking

1 AL-AS ALBATROS ARCADIA Commissioned 1973 Gross Tonnage 28, m Beam/Draft 25/7.3m Passengers 862 Crew Cruises: Arctic, Oceania, Asia, Middle East, Caribbean, South America, Europe, Russia, Africa Originally launched as a state of the art luxury ship Royal Viking Sea, she now offers a comfortable cruise experience to German-speaking families seeking a low-budget good-value holiday. SHIP DIRECTORY AUCKLAND TAURANGA BAY OF ISLANDS Commissioned 2005 Gross Tonnage 82, m Beam/Draft 32/7.8m WORLD CRUISING Passengers 1994 Crew 886 Scandinavia, USA, Caribbean P&O UK s second Arcadia is unusual, being an adult only ship! She is particularly suited to couples and solo travellers with entertainment geared to British tastes in an informal setting. ARTANIA ASTOR Commissioned 1984 Gross Tonnage 44, m Beam/Draft 29/7.8m Passengers 1176 Crew Cruises: Central America, Oceania, Asia, Middle East, Europe, Scandinavia, Arctic Launched as Royal Princess by Princess Diana, Artania is now chartered to German travel agency, Phoenix Reisen and is here as part of a world cruise for German-speaking Europeans. Commissioned 1987 Gross Tonnage 20, m Beam/Draft 22.6/6.1m Passengers 590 Crew Cruises: Oceania, Africa, Asia, Middle East, Africa, Europe A traditional-styled smaller ship now sailing in Europe, South Africa and Australia for fast-growing UK based cruise company Cruise & Maritime Voyages. Good value for a basic cruise experience.

AU-DA AURORA AZAMARA JOURNEY BLACK WATCH Commissioned 2000 Gross Tonnage 76,152 270m Beam/Draft 32.2/7.

recently refurbished Aurora offers a sense of Britishness true to the company heritage, with good facilities to suit the whole family.

Club Cruises, who pride themselves on offering rich destinational experiences with longer and overnight stays in a diverse range of ports.

5m Passengers 804 Crew 350 Bars 3 2017 Cruises: Europe, British Isles, North Africa, S America, Oceania, Asia, Middle East, Scandinavia A true sister ship to Albatros and no

CELEBRITY SOLSTICE Luxury Touring & Cruising Commissioned 1990 Gross Tonnage 6,752 111m Beam/Draft 17/4.

Antarctic season via the Solomons, PNG, and all of Asia, Alaska, then the Northwest-Passage to Germany in October 2017! That s a real expedition!

2m Top speed 17 knots Passengers 114 Crew 74 Pools Pacific Islands, Asia The smallest ship to visit this season.

CRYSTAL SYMPHONY Commissioned 2008 Gross Tonnage 121,878 315m Beam/Draft 36.8/8.

Tauranga and Auckland, en route to Singapore for a multi-million dollar refit. Bright, stylish and contemporary.

2 AU-DA AURORA AZAMARA JOURNEY BLACK WATCH Commissioned 2000 Gross Tonnage 76, m Beam/Draft 32.2/7.9m WORLD CRUISING 2017 Cruises: Middle East, Asia, Oceania, USA, Central America, Scandinavia, Continental Europe One of P&O s UK based fleet on her annual world cruise, the recently refurbished Aurora offers a sense of Britishness true to the company heritage, with good facilities to suit the whole family. BREMEN Passengers 1868 Crew 816 Commissioned 2000 Beam/Draft 29/6m Passengers 676 Crew 407, Europe, Scandinavia, Middle East Azamara Journey is one of two small ships of Azamara Club Cruises, who pride themselves on offering rich destinational experiences with longer and overnight stays in a diverse range of ports. CALEDONIAN SKY Commissioned 1972 Gross Tonnage 28, m Beam/Draft 25/7.5m Passengers 804 Crew 350 Bars Cruises: Europe, British Isles, North Africa, S America, Oceania, Asia, Middle East, Scandinavia A true sister ship to Albatros and no stranger to NZ, as she started life as the luxurious Royal Viking Star. Both ships were cut in two and lengthened by 28m in the early eighties. CELEBRITY SOLSTICE Luxury Touring & Cruising Commissioned 1990 Gross Tonnage 6, m Beam/Draft 17/4.8m Top speed 16 knots Passengers 164 Crew Cruises: Antarctic, South America, Falkland Islands, Oceania One of Hapag-Lloyd s small expedition ships is heading back from an Antarctic season via the Solomons, PNG, and all of Asia, Alaska, then the Northwest-Passage to Germany in October 2017! That s a real expedition! COSTA LUMINOSA Commissioned 1991 Gross Tonnage m Beam/Draft 15.3/4.2m Top speed 17 knots Passengers 114 Crew 74 Pools Pacific Islands, Asia The smallest ship to visit this season. With just 57 suites and previously a private yacht, she now offers luxury boutique cruising to some of the more remote highlights of the Pacific, Asia and Australia. CRYSTAL SYMPHONY Commissioned 2008 Gross Tonnage 121, m Beam/Draft 36.8/8.3m Passengers 2852 Crew 1210 Eating venues 9 1 Pacific Islands, Canada, USA The second largest ship in our waters this summer launches our cruise season on 03/04 October in Tauranga and Auckland, en route to Singapore for a multi-million dollar refit. Bright, stylish and contemporary. DAWN PRINCESS Commissioned 2009 Gross Tonnage 92, m Beam/Draft 34/8m Passengers 2260 Crew Cruises: Oceania, Middle East, Europe, Asia A large resort ship catering to a mainly Italian market, she is visiting Auckland and Wellington on a world cruise from Los Angeles to Savona, Italy via Australia, the Indian Subcontinent and the Suez Canal. Gross Tonnage 51, m Beam/Draft 30/7.6m Passengers 960 Crew 545, USA, Central America, Scandinavia, British Isles, Europe, Africa The readers of Travel + Leisure have voted Crystal Cruises as World s Best for 19 consecutive years. Crystal Symphony has consistently been awarded World s Best cruise ship. Nothing more to be said! Commissioned 1997 Gross Tonnage 77,499 Passengers 1950 Crew 900 Pacific Islands, Asia In her last season with Princess Cruises before being transferred and refitted by P&O Cruises as the Pacific Explorer. Along with sister ships Sea and Sun Princess, she has been a favourite in the NZ market.

EM-MA EMERALD PRINCESS EUROPA EUROPA 2 Commissioned 2007 Gross Tonnage 113,561 290m Beam/Draft 36/8m Passengers 3114 Crew 1200 Eating venues 12 1 2017 Cruises: Oceania, USA,

a 25 night cruise to Vancouver. She consistently delivers on style and value. GOLDEN PRINCESS Gross Tonnage 28,890 198m Beam/Draft 24/6.

style luxury ship, catering to the German-speaking market. She is visiting New Zealand as part of a 337 day global circumnavigation from just NZ$232,000.

3m L AUSTRAL Passengers 516 Crew 370, Africa, Europe, USA, Middle East, British Isles, Scandinavia, Caribbean, South America While Europa s big sister is less formal, she is rated

Gross Tonnage 108,865 290m Beam/Draft 36/8m Passengers 2624 Crew 1100, USA, Canada The spoiler isn t for speed but houses an observation lounge by day and nightclub after dark.

5/6m Passengers 684 Crew 386 2017 Cruises: Arctic, Europe, Scandinavia, Caribbean, USA, Asia, C America, Oceania, Middle East, Canada One of four sister ships in the Oceania

MAASDAM Commissioned 2011 Gross Tonnage 10,944 142m Beam/Draft 18/4.

Ponant offers high-end expedition cruises to little-known anchorages only accessible to small ships. MAGELLAN Gross Tonnage 69,472 264m Beam/Draft 32/7.

for a number of years, but leaves the Royal Caribbean fleet in March 2017. Farewell Legend! Commissioned 1993 Gross Tonnage 55,451 219m Beam/Draft 30/7.

3 EM-MA EMERALD PRINCESS EUROPA EUROPA 2 Commissioned 2007 Gross Tonnage 113, m Beam/Draft 36/8m Passengers 3114 Crew 1200 Eating venues Cruises: Oceania, USA, Canada, Mexico, Central America, South America Emerald Princess is in Oceania until April offering 17 cruises, including four departing or finishing in or from Auckland, including a 25 night cruise to Vancouver. She consistently delivers on style and value. GOLDEN PRINCESS Gross Tonnage 28, m Beam/Draft 24/6.1m Passengers 408 Crew 280 Eating venues Cruises: Europe, Scandinavia, North Africa,Asia, Oceania, USA, Canada, Central America, British Isles A highly rated, small formal style luxury ship, catering to the German-speaking market. She is visiting New Zealand as part of a 337 day global circumnavigation from just NZ$232,000. INSIGNIA Commissioned 2013 Gross Tonnage 42, m Beam/Draft 26.7/6.3m L AUSTRAL Passengers 516 Crew 370, Africa, Europe, USA, Middle East, British Isles, Scandinavia, Caribbean, South America While Europa s big sister is less formal, she is rated No.1 by Berlitz Guide to Cruising. Europa 2 is superb, elegant and contemporary; for youthful, but sophisticated cosmopolitan travellers. Gross Tonnage 108, m Beam/Draft 36/8m Passengers 2624 Crew 1100, USA, Canada The spoiler isn t for speed but houses an observation lounge by day and nightclub after dark. Offering all the facilities for family travel with the Lotus Spa and adults-only Sanctuary, to spoil the parents. LEGEND OF THE SEAS Commissioned 1998 Beam/Draft 25.5/6m Passengers 684 Crew Cruises: Arctic, Europe, Scandinavia, Caribbean, USA, Asia, C America, Oceania, Middle East, Canada One of four sister ships in the Oceania fleet, Insignia offers the relaxed small ship style, of country elegance with cuisine designed by celebrity chef Jaques Pepin that has made Oceania renowned. MAASDAM Commissioned 2011 Gross Tonnage 10, m Beam/Draft 18/4.7m Passengers 264 Crew 140 With its dark grey hull and sleek white superstructure, L Austral exudes super-yacht, and on board that continues. Ponant offers high-end expedition cruises to little-known anchorages only accessible to small ships. MAGELLAN Gross Tonnage 69, m Beam/Draft 32/7.3m Passengers 1804 Crew Cruises: Oceania, Middle East, Europe, Asia Legend of the Seas brought competition to this market and has been a favourite with Ozzies and Kiwis for a number of years, but leaves the Royal Caribbean fleet in March Farewell Legend! Commissioned 1993 Gross Tonnage 55, m Beam/Draft 30/7.5m Passengers 1266 Crew Cruises: Oceania, USA, Central America, South America, Caribbean, Canada, Asia Holland America Line builds on its heritage with classical ships and superior service. Superior cuisine has always been a feature. Maasdam is a lovely mid-size ship with classical features, like teak decks and steamer chairs. Commissioned 1985 Gross Tonnage 46, m Beam/Draft 28/7.7m Passengers 1452 Crew 660 Scandinavia, USA, British Isles, Arctic Originally a Carnival Cruises ship (Grand Holiday), she is now part of the UK based Cruise & Maritime Voyages fleet after a 2015 refit. She is an adults-only three star ship cruising worldwide.

NI-QU NIPPON MARU NOORDAM NORWEGIAN STAR Commissioned 1990 Gross Tonnage 22,472 167m Beam/Draft 24/6.

2m Passengers 2348 Crew 1083 Eating venues 14 The sole cruise ship of shipping giant Mitsui O.S.K line, Nippon Maru is visiting Auckland for the first time.

OVATION OF THE SEAS 2017 Cruises: Oceania, USA, Canada Noordam retains the Holland America style, with distinctive twin funnels.

PACIFIC ARIA, Middle East, Europe Norwegian Cruise Line is re-entering the NZ/Australian market in 2017.

PACIFIC PEARL Commissioned 2016 Gross Tonnage 168,666 348m Beam/Draft 41.2/8.

5m Passengers 1260 Crew 560 Commissioned 1989 Gross Tonnage 63,786 247m Beam/Draft 32/8.

Features include sky-diving, wave riding and Northstar viewing pod. There are 18 varied dining venues.

New dining options including The Pantry food court hit the mark!

now call Europe home. Bon Voyage to a popular ship! QUEEN VICTORIA Beam/Draft 25.

4 NI-QU NIPPON MARU NOORDAM NORWEGIAN STAR Commissioned 1990 Gross Tonnage 22, m Beam/Draft 24/6.5m Passengers 408 Crew 230 Commissioned 2006 Gross Tonnage 82, m Beam/Draft 32.2/7.8m Passengers 1924 Crew 820 Gross Tonnage 91,740 Beam/Draft 32.2/8.2m Passengers 2348 Crew 1083 Eating venues 14 The sole cruise ship of shipping giant Mitsui O.S.K line, Nippon Maru is visiting Auckland for the first time. She caters to mature Japanese couples, offering comfortable cruising at a reasonable cost. OVATION OF THE SEAS 2017 Cruises: Oceania, USA, Canada Noordam retains the Holland America style, with distinctive twin funnels. Artwork and fresh flowers are a feature, with plenty of public spaces, including an all-season pool area under a retractable glass roof. PACIFIC ARIA, Middle East, Europe Norwegian Cruise Line is re-entering the NZ/Australian market in This large ship offers a family-friendly resort experience, with pools, waterslides and plenty of activities. Probably the most colourful ship this season. PACIFIC PEARL Commissioned 2016 Gross Tonnage 168, m Beam/Draft 41.2/8.5m Passengers 4180 Crew 1300 Eating venues 18 Commissioned 1993 Gross Tonnage 55, m Beam/Draft 30/7.5m Passengers 1260 Crew 560 Commissioned 1989 Gross Tonnage 63, m Beam/Draft 32/8.2m Passengers 1624 Crew 514 Bars 7 She is the largest cruise ship to ever visit NZ. An ideal ship for families and multi-generational travel. Features include sky-diving, wave riding and Northstar viewing pod. There are 18 varied dining venues. PACIFIC PRINCESS 2017 Cruises: Oceania Transferred from Holland America (Statendam) in 2015, she was Aussified for the NZ/Australian market. New dining options including The Pantry food court hit the mark! QUEEN ELIZABETH After six years sailing the South Pacific, with many cruises from Auckland, in March 2017 we farewell Pacific Pearl as she has been sold and will now call Europe home. Bon Voyage to a popular ship! QUEEN VICTORIA Beam/Draft 25.5/6m Passengers 688 Crew 373 C & S America, Scandinavia, British Isles, Caribbean The smallest ship in the Princess fleet and original sister of Azamara Journey, Insignia and Sirena, she is in New Zealand on a 111 days world cruise from Florida. Commissioned 2010 Gross Tonnage 90,900 Beam/Draft 32.3/8m Passengers 2101 Crew Cruises: British Isles, Africa, Europe, USA, C America, Caribbean, Oceania, Asia, Scandinavia The third ship in Cunard s elegant fleet. Classic features, including the dramatic sweeping staircase in the Grand Lobby. The library is a favourite of ours just beautiful. Commissioned 2007 Gross Tonnage 90,049 Beam/Draft 32.3/8m Passengers 2023 Crew Cruises: Oceania, USA, South America, Caribbean, Central America, Europe True to Cunard s ocean liner traditions in décor and White Star service. Experience high-tea every day if you wish. A chance to dress up, and the jewels you see are real.

RA-TH RADIANCE OF THE SEAS SEA PRINCESS SEABOURN ENCORE Gross Tonnage 90,090 293m Beam/Draft 32.2/8.

family-friendly experience, but still plenty of space and nine dining options, from Boardwalk Dog House to Izumi sushi bar.

offers great value long-distance cruising in 2017.

SEVEN SEAS VOYAGER Commissioned 2016 Gross Tonnage 40,350 198m Beam/Draft 25/?

inaugural grand cruise from Athens. All-suite, all-inclusive luxury. Welcome Seabourn Encore! SILVER WHISPER Gross Tonnage 28,550 171m Beam/Draft 21.8/7.

Norwegian Cruise Line. They say they are the most all-inclusive cruise line. Offering a wide range of itineraries all over the world in 2017.

world s first all-suite, all-balcony ships. With four main dining venues and 445 crew for just 353 suites, personal attentive service is assured.

8/6m Passengers 388 Crew 295 2017 Cruises: Oceania, USA, Canada, Asia, Middle East N Africa, Br Isles, Scandinavia, Caribbean, S America Based in Monte Carlo,

all-inclusive beverages throughout the ship. THE WORLD Beam/Draft 25.4/5.

5 RA-TH RADIANCE OF THE SEAS SEA PRINCESS SEABOURN ENCORE Gross Tonnage 90, m Beam/Draft 32.2/8.5m Top speed 25 knots 2017 Cruises: Oceania, USA, Canada Passengers 2146 Crew 858 Eating venues 11 7 A regular visitor in our waters, Radiance of the Seas offers a family-friendly experience, but still plenty of space and nine dining options, from Boardwalk Dog House to Izumi sushi bar. SEVEN SEAS NAVIGATOR Commissioned 1998 Gross Tonnage 77,690 Passengers 2016 Crew Cruises: Oceania, South America, Central America, USA, Asia Sea Princess offers great value long-distance cruising in In January from Auckland a 76 night South America circumnavigation; a 31 day Hawaii cruise in April; and a 104 day World Cruise in May! SEVEN SEAS VOYAGER Commissioned 2016 Gross Tonnage 40, m Beam/Draft 25/?m SEABOURN Passengers 532 Crew 450, Middle East, Europe Due to be launched in December, Seabourn Encore will be the newest cruise ship to visit this season on her inaugural grand cruise from Athens. All-suite, all-inclusive luxury. Welcome Seabourn Encore! SILVER WHISPER Gross Tonnage 28, m Beam/Draft 21.8/7.3m Passengers 490 Crew 325 Eating venues 4, Middle East, USA, C&S Am, Caribbean, Canada, Europe, Scandinavia, Arctic Regent Seven Seas Cruises are the luxury brand of Norwegian Cruise Line. They say they are the most all-inclusive cruise line. Offering a wide range of itineraries all over the world in SIRENA Commissioned 2003 Gross Tonnage 42, m Beam/Draft 29/7m Passengers 708 Crew 445, Middle East, Europe The Seven Seas Voyager is described as one of the world s first all-suite, all-balcony ships. With four main dining venues and 445 crew for just 353 suites, personal attentive service is assured. SUN PRINCESS Gross Tonnage 28, m Beam/Draft 24.8/6m Passengers 388 Crew Cruises: Oceania, USA, Canada, Asia, Middle East N Africa, Br Isles, Scandinavia, Caribbean, S America Based in Monte Carlo, Silversea Cruises offers elegant five-star European-style cruising worldwide, with smaller all-suites ships, outstanding butler service, gourmet cuisine and all-inclusive beverages throughout the ship. THE WORLD Beam/Draft 25.4/5.8m Passengers 684 Crew Cruises: Oceania, USA, Asia, Central America, Europe, North Africa Sirena previously sailed as Ocean Princess and is the newest addition to Oceania s fleet, fresh from a US$40M refit in April 2016, where they added all the signature Oceania features. Gross Tonnage 77, Cruises: Oceania Passengers 1950 Crew 900 Sun Princess has been in Princess Cruise s Australian fleet since 2007 and is a firm favourite with kiwi cruisers. A great mid-size ship, offering plenty of space, excellent food and great value overall. Gross Tonnage 43, m Beam/Draft 29.8/6.7m Passengers Crew 280, Canada, USA, Central America The World is the largest private residential yacht on earth, where its 165 apartment owners and guests live on board and travel the globe without ever leaving home.

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