Travel Agent - September 1, 2008 - (Page 89)

M ARKETPL ACE New Flagship to Relaunch Orient THE FABLED HISTORY OF DESTINATION CRUISE SPECIALIST Orient Lines will continue under its new ownership, Origin Cruise Group LLC (which acquired the line in June), as well as its new flagship, Marco Polo II. Wayne Heller, Orient’s president and CEO, unveiled the plans and itinerary for the new ship here in New York City late last month. The ship is named in honor of Orient’s most renowned ship, the original Marco Polo. The new cruise liner, which most recently sailed as Maxim Gorkiy, will make her maiden voyage for OriUnique Destinations MICHAEL BROWNE ent Lines in April 2009. The Cruise vacations from 11 Marco Polo II will carry 650 to 37 days are priced from guests in 325 staterooms, two thirds of which $2,399 per person, double occupancy, includare outside. The vessel, originally built in 1969 ing free air from select North American gateway (and famed for being the fictional ship Britancities. New for 2009, the line will enhance each nic in the 1974 film thriller, Juggernaut), has itinerary with a free shore excursion in selected undergone a multimillion-dollar refurbishment, ports. including an ice-strengthened hull for Arctic Highlights for 2009 include cruise tours that cruising; classic interior decor; and handsome begin or end with an included stay in Berlin, exterior profile with a raked bow and tradiplus calls at the lesser-known ports of Szczecin, tional cruiser stern. Poland; Villagarcia and Bilbao, Spain; Bordeaux At nearly 25,000 tons, Marco Polo II is larger and Hornfleur, France; Murmansk, Russia; in size than its predecessor, yet carries nearly Sarande, Albania; and Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria, UK. The go-live date for bookings is September 8. This will be accompanied by a field-sales blitz directed at agents, as well as existing Orient Lines customers. “We’ll be sending direct mail to agents who have served Orient in the past,” says Bruce Nierenberg, executive vice president, Orient Lines, “and educating new agents on this product.” Agents can visit www. orientlines.com for more The Marco Polo II will sail its inaugural cruise in April 2009 information. —MICHAEL BROWNE CRUISES For Marketplace Advertising Information contact one of these account representatives: CHRISTINA RASMUSSEN (East Coast, Caribbean and Latin America) Phone: (212) 895-8215 Email: crasmussen@questex.com BRADLEY LEVINE (West Coast, including AK and HI and Western Canada) 200 fewer guests. The added space translates to a greater number of public areas and amenities including an indoor spa pool and four separate dining venues, six bars, a show lounge, theater, casino, library, Internet center, card room, fitness center, spa and outdoor pool. Says Heller, “Marco Polo II is the perfect size for cruising in Europe. She’s large enough to offer every four-star comfort, yet small enough to enter the snug harbors and intimate coves where mega liners cannot go.” Phone: (216) 706-3796 Email: bradley.levine@questex.com Marketplace Advertising requires prepayment. Payment must be received by the classiﬁed closing date. VISA, MASTERCARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS accepted. TOUR OPERATORS CL ASSIFIEDS CAREERS Looking to Hire Someone? Reach thousands of professionals in your industry by placing your job posting here! September 1, 2008 TravelAgent | 89 http://www.russianconsulting.com http://www.russianconsulting.com http://www.ptcptt.com http://www.ptcptt.com http://www.orientlines.com http://www.orientlines.com

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