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Indonesian ports to handle 34 ships and 305 calls in 2013

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Written by Kari Reinikainen Kari Reinikainen

Category: Ports & Destinations Ports & Destinations

Published: 22 November 2012 22 November 2012

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Bookings received confirm the growth of the cruise traffic in Indonesia.During the coming season, 34 cruise ships will be operating 305 calls in 115 different destinations of the Indonesian Archipelago.

 A total of 18 turn around calls will be operated in Indonesia in 2013 of which 12 in Benoa.The corresponding cruise traffic is estimated to 143,262 passengers. To support this development the Government of Indonesia will carry out major investments in cruise infrastructure.

In 2013 the ports of Belawan, Tanjung Perak (Surabaya) and Benoa will be dredged to accommodate very large cruise ships alongside.

The port of Kumai in Kalimantan will be dredged for cruise ships of small capacity permitting to visit Tanjung Puting National Park.

Early 2013 the extention of the cruise terminal of Benoa will be completed permitting to handle large cruise ships on turnaround.

Port Everglades completes cruise terminal upgrades in time for busy cruise season

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Written by Teijo Niemelä Teijo Niemelä

Category: Ports & Destinations Ports & Destinations

Published: 15 November 2012 15 November 2012

 

 

Port Everglades is reopening four fully reconstructed, expanded and modernized cruise terminals in time for the first eight-ship cruise day this season, Saturday, November 17, 2012.

 

Cruise Terminals 2, 19, 21 and 26 are part of a $54 million renovation project that transformed existing facilities into modern, world-class, guest-friendly cruise terminals, capable of processing both debarking and embarking cruise passengers simultaneously. 

 

 

“Our goal in the design and reconstruction of these terminals was to deliver a seamless curbside to ship guest experience,” said Steven Cernak, Port Everglades Chief Executive & Port Director.  “We fully expect our returning cruise guests to be wowed when they enter the new terminals and experience seamless boarding in first-class facilities.”

 

 

November 17, 2012 is the first of six days during Port Everglades’ cruise season, November through April, where eight cruise ships will be berthed at the same time requiring the use of all cruise terminal facilities in the Port.  The other dates are: December 1, 2012; December 22, 2012; January 6, 2013; March 17, 2013; and, April 6, 2013.

 

 

The renovated cruise terminals, which were completed well ahead of schedule and under budget, can accommodate ships of various sizes and capacities.  All terminals allow embarking and debarking guests to be processed simultaneously, and have separate and larger baggage halls, improved ground transportation areas, covered waiting areas outdoors and colorful Florida-inspired artwork. 

 

 

“Port Everglades has made a significant investment that will be readily apparent to our guests who have sailed out of the Port on Carnival Cruise Lines, Cunard, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises, Princess Cruises and Seabourn,” said Giora Israel, Carnival Corporation Senior Vice President of Global Ports Development, who was one of a group of Carnival Corporation executives who recently toured the newly renovated cruise terminals.  “The new terminals are also appreciated by our shore staff.  They are looking forward to working in an environment that is designed to expedite check in and traffic flow.”

 

 

Port Everglades committed to modernizing the terminals as part of an agreement, finalized in April 2010, between Carnival Corporation and the Broward County Board of County Commissioners, the governing body for Port Everglades. The landmark agreement, one of the largest in Carnival's history, calls for a minimum of 25.5 million cruise guests from multiple Carnival Corporation brands to sail to and from Port Everglades over the initial 15-year term, which will potentially produce almost half-a-billion dollars in Port revenue.

 

 

Broward County's Public Works Department, Seaport Engineering & Construction Division is overseeing the renovations. Moss & Associates is the general contractor, and Bermello Ajamil & Partners, Inc. is the terminal architect and project construction administrator.

 

 

Construction work for the cruise terminal created an estimated 1,000 construction jobs, equating to $40.7 million in personal income and $3.7 million in state and local taxes, according to an economic impact study by nationally recognized maritime research firm Martin Associates.

Southampton to handle 430 cruise calls 2012

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Written by Kari Reinikainen Kari Reinikainen

Category: Ports & Destinations Ports & Destinations

Published: 19 November 2012 19 November 2012

The Port of Southampton on the south coast of the UK will handle 430 cruise ship calls this year, a new record, the Southampton Daily Echo newspaper reports on its website.

The figure has reached 350 to 360 in recent years.

Most of the calls at the port, which belongs to Associated British Ports plc, are turnaround calls as Southampton is the most important cruise port in the country.

 

Holland America Line to expand Alaska Cruise Tour programme

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Written by Kari Reinikainen Kari Reinikainen

Category: Ports & Destinations Ports & Destinations

Published: 12 November 2012 12 November 2012

Holland America Line says it will be expanding its Alaska CruiseTour programme in 2013, with notable additions including three new Triple Denali itineraries, four new short pre/post “Sampler” tours for guests with limited time and other enhancements to existing CruiseTours.  Holland America Line has also redesigned four of its most popular tours to allow them to begin and end in Seattle.

 

 

Ranging in total length from 10 to 20 days and departing between May and September, all CruiseTours combine a three-, four- or seven-day Inside Passage Holland America Line cruise with in-depth overland tours. The CruiseTours are created to highlight the best of Alaska’s wilderness, wildlife, native culture and history. Six tours also feature Canada’s Yukon Territory with its Klondike Gold Rush heritage and pristine national parks such as Kluane National Park and Tombstone Park.

 

“As an industry leader in Alaska for the past 65 years, Holland America Line is adept at creating personalised holiday experiences that combine Alaska’s must-see highlights with its seldom-seen wonders,” said Richard Meadows, executive vice president, marketing, sales and guest programmes for Holland America Line. “Our CruiseTours are the perfect choice for guests looking for more in-depth exploration because they feature the wonders of Alaska by both land and sea.”

 

The three new Triple Denali itineraries feature three-night stays at the majestic Denali National Park. Denali CruiseTour options also include the industry’s first ever one-, two- and three-night stays at or inside the Park. There are also four new short pre/post “Sampler” tours created for guests with limited time looking to immerse themselves in some of Alaska's most stunning scenery.

 

Also new for the 2013 Alaska season, Holland America Line will be introducing another ship to the region. The ms Amsterdam will join ms Volendam and ms Zuiderdam on select CruiseTours during the seven-day Inside Passage itineraries sailing round-trip from Vancouver, Canada.

 

New tours

The new tours offered provide unique opportunities to explore Denali with an emphasis on flexibility, choice and convenience.  Some options include a direct, same-day connection between Denali and the ship, and luxury travel aboard Holland America Line’s McKinley Explorer dome train.

 

Triple Direct to Denali CruiseTours D1

Holland America Line’s first-ever Triple Direct to Denali CruiseTour offers guests an unprecedented three-night stay at Denali. This CruiseTour features the Tundra Wilderness Tour and scenic cruising throughout the Gulf of Alaska. The Glacier Discovery itinerary sails from Vancouver to Anchorage, or vice versa. At Glacier Bay, guests can cruise the ice-studded fjords for a full eight hours as a Park Service Ranger narrates. Additional ports of call include Haines or Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan, a uniquely Alaskan port famous for its rich native culture, salmon fishing, and scenic Misty Fjords. Fares for a 12-night cruisetour start at £1,195 per person excluding flights, based on two sharing and including a free upgrade from inside to ocean view stateroom.  (fare based on 12 May 2013 departure). Fly/cruisetour arrangements and prices available on request.

 

Triple Denali Classic CruiseTour D4

This exclusive CruiseTour that only is offered by Holland America Line includes three nights and two full days in one of Alaska's top-attractions, the perfect choice for guests seeking a short pre- or post- cruise land extension. Guests will embark on a seven-day Glacier Discovery cruise and sightsee aboard the McKinley Explorer domed railcars. During this CruiseTour guest will enjoy unforgettable nights in Denali plus highlights in Anchorage and Fairbanks. On the second day at Denali, guest travel deep into Denali National Park during the Tundra Wilderness Tour. The tour, narrated by a naturalist, ventures 53 miles into the Park to the Toklat River. On the third day, guests can explore on their own, with a free day in Denali. Fares for a 13-night cruisetour start at £1,195 per person excluding flights, based on two sharing and including a free upgrade from inside to ocean view stateroom.  (fare based on 12 May 2013 departure). Fly/cruisetour arrangements and prices available on request.

 

Sampler CruiseTours S1-S4

The Sampler Tour combines three-, four-, or seven-day cruises with one- and two-night land packages for guests seeking a short pre- or post-cruise land extension, just enough time for the essential Denali experience. During the Denali Sample Tour S1 guests will sail from Vancouver to Anchorage, or vice versa, and enjoy scenic cruising throughout Alaska's Inside Passage before calling at Ketchikan, Juneau, Haines or Skagway and Glacier Bay. Park Service Rangers narrate for a full eight hours as guests enjoy the breathtaking scenery of Glacier Bay. While at Denali, guests can spend the day exploring Denali National Park before boarding the McKinley Explorer train bound for Anchorage. Fares for a 10-night cruisetour start at £649 per person excluding flights, based on two sharing an inside stateroom.  (fare based on 12 May 2013 departure). Fly/cruisetour arrangements and prices available on request.

 

Expedition CruiseTours E1-E3

Holland America Line’s Expedition CruiseTours E1-E3, ranging from 12 to 14 days, provide guests with adventurous wilderness experiences and intimate opportunities to view wildlife, including the Bears and Wilderness CruiseTour. These rugged CruiseTours feature a seven-day Glacier Discovery cruise and stays at quintessential Alaska destination Redoubt Bay Lodge near Lake Clark National Park, and Winterlake Lodge, located northwest of Anchorage along Alaska’s famed Iditarod Trail. Additional Expedition CruiseTours highlight the best of the Kenai Peninsula and Denali backcountry. Fares for a 14-night cruisetour start at £2,097 per person excluding flights, based on two sharing and inside stateroom .  (fare based on 19 May 2013 departure). Fly/cruisetour arrangements and prices available on request.

 

Convenient Roundtrip Seattle CruiseTours R1, R2, R4, R5

Holland America Line’s convenient round-trip Seattle CruiseTours offer guests four of the company’s most popular tour options with the ease of beginning and ending in Seattle, Wash.  Air link between Seattle and Anchorage or Fairbanks, transfers and a Seattle hotel overnight are included in the CruiseTour options.

 

Roundtrip Seattle tours feature scenic cruising of Alaska’s famed Inside Passage combined with two or three nights in Denali, Fairbanks and, on the most extensive option, the Yukon as well.Fares for a 13-night cruisetour start at £1,299 per person excluding flights, based on two sharing and including a free upgrade from inside to ocean view stateroom .  (fare based on 12 May 2013 departure). Fly/cruisetour arrangements and prices available on request.

 

Notable Enhancements to Existing CruiseTours

In 2013, Holland America Line's Dawson & Denali Plus CruiseTour Y4 will upgrade to a Triple Denali itinerary that includes a direct Explorer Coach connection between Dawson City and Fairbanks. Classic Denali CruiseTours D4-D7 will include the Alaska Railroad CruiseTrain between Seward and Anchorage, and tour concierges will be featured on the Yukon series Y1-Y6 and Denali Plus CruiseTours D8-D9. Additionally, the included Yukon River cruise on tours Y1-Y4 will operate as a round-trip excursion from Dawson aboard the nostalgic paddle-wheeler Klondike Spirit. Guests on these itineraries will travel by Explorer Coach between Tok and Dawson City on Alaska's famous Top of the World Highway.

 

Unique to the Holland America Line cruise experience, Alaska-inspired cuisine is featured throughout both cruise and land components. Additionally, knowledgeable interpreters, tour concierges and Alaska travel guides are present on most CruiseTours and Alaska sailings. At Glacier Bay National Park, National Park Rangers provide extensive commentary and guided programmes.