Just one more sleep until Cruise Pursuit Brisbane!
After an epic night in Sydney last Wednesday, Travel Weekly’s Cruise Pursuit is heading up to Brisbane tomorrow night to repeat the laughs, fun and the flow of free food and bubbles for all travel agents and cruise-savvy quiz enthusiasts.
This is your chance to take home up to $1500 in awesome cash prizes, plus giveways like Veuve champagne and hosted cruise inspections (with lunch included – yum). And it’s guaranteed you’ll learn a thing or two about selling cruises.
There’s still plenty of time to get involved, so register HERE with your group of mates, office crew or just yourself (we have you covered with a team for the night) and get in on the ultimate cruise trivia event.
Today we’ve got a double shot of cruise intel for you courtesy of our wonderful sponsors Azamara Club Cruises and Celebrity Cruises.
So read on to up your chances of scooping some of these fantastic prizes.
THE LATEST ON CELEBRITY SOLSTICE
Celebrity Solstice is the epitome of modern luxury and in 2015 she took home the crown for Australia’s highest-rated cruise ship at the National Tourism Industry Awards.
Thanks to her exquisite design, mind-blowing food, captivating shows and spacious accommodations, she also holds the title of Australia’s highest-rated cruise ship, according to industry bible, the Berlitz Cruise Guide 2017.
Solstice returns for her sixth consecutive season in October 2017, when she’ll be offering guests unforgettable cruises throughout New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific all summer long.
Onboard Celebrity Solstice, guests can expect a seriously stylish cruising experience. Solstice is known for her eight stunning bars and lounges, including Martini Bar, where skilled mixologists create cocktails on an ice-topped bar.
And for the foodies, the Celebrity dining experience is second to none, from the brand new Sushi on Five to the “Taste of Film” experience, where gourmet tasting plates inspired by the film are carefully paired with the scenes as they play on the outdoor cinema screen on the ship’s real grass lawn – unique to Celebrity Cruises.
AND A WORD FROM AZAMARA CLUB CRUISES
Azamara Club Cruises is a boutique upmarket cruise line operating two 690 passenger ships, Azamara Journey and the Azamara Quest. Azamara Club Cruises differentiates itself – and gains loyal fans – by making destinations the hero.
The wide selection of Destination Immersion programming offers guests the opportunity to Stay Longer and Experience More.
Capitalising on longer stays in port, more overnights and night touring, Azamara voyages deliver authentic cultural experiences across the globe.
The ships’ smaller size allows them to visit ports larger ships are unable to venture to. In 2017, Azamara will take passengers to more than 200 ports, in 68 countries, including 195 late night stays and 82 overnights. More than half of all of Azamara Journey’s maiden season calls stay longer or overnight in port.
The brand offers unique and tailored Land Discoveries in each port to help guests uncover new destinations, from sailing in the Whitsundays, tasting your way around the Cairns Tablelands, exploring Hobbiton in Tauranga or visiting a local farm in Napier.
Although destinations are the highlight, what’s onboard also keeps guests coming back for more. Not only is Azamara Journey completely refreshed, guests onboard also receive exceptional and personal service and enjoy fine cuisine and boutique wines from around the world.
More is included in each cruise – such as beverages, gratuities, self-service laundry, English Butler service for suite guests and shuttle transportation to city centres in ports, where available.
THE IMPORTANT STUFF
Brisbane Cruise Pursuit
Sofitel Central
Tuesday, July 11 2017
5.30pm-9.00pm (trivia will start at 6:15)
Big shout out to our lovely sponsors for making this happen!
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