Gallipoli 100 year anniversary cruise in 2015

A cruise has been dedicated to the 100 year anniversary of Gallipoli in 2015.

That's interesting, which ship/cruise line is it on??

I wonder if it would be safe to book a cruise for 2015, was any price mentioned?

That's interesting, which ship/cruise line is it on??

I wonder if it would be safe to book a cruise for 2015, was any price mentioned?

I just googled it. The cheapest fare is $5,237.

Very interesting itinerary. Who is it with?

The website doesn't give the name of the ship, maybe they still have to finalise the booking with the cruiseline and then they will announce the name of the cruise ship. This is the information on the website about the ship:

Cruise Ship

Displaying Italian elegance offering comfort with wide open public spaces, modern facilities and a variety of cafes, restaurants and bars.

With a total of 132 modern cabins with balcony and 649 outside and inside cabins, you will experience the truly stylish Italian décor that will ensure your cruise will be most comfortable and memorable. Enjoy endless choices by day and night, from the Irish Pub and Buddha Bar (two of the seven bars onboard), to the Internet Café or San Remo casino. With four restaurants to choose from, you can dine in style at Il Galeone or enjoy the fresh sea breeze in the outdoor La Terrazzo Buffet. If you are fond of the night life, try the Pasha Club disco or see a show at the beautiful Teatro San Carlo. Stay active in the Le Terme health club which over looks the sparkling blue sea. Take pleasure in the great outdoors as you jog around our track or swim laps in one of two pools. Meanwhile, the kids can enjoy mini-golf, our ship’s colourful play area and any number of exciting youth club activities. Experience the best of classic cruising as we visit the destinations you’ve always wanted to see.

Ship FactsThe ship has 777 Cabins with a maximum of 2087 guest Technical Specifications

Length: 251.25 mt

Width: 28.8 mt

Tonnages: 58,625 t

Speed: 21 Knots

Crew: 700

9 Decks

9 Elevators

Fully Stabilized

Ship Registry: Panama

Interesting cruise.

Its far enough away for Princess Australia (or Carnival) to organise something like this,

for Anzacs and their descendants .

I am sure that if it was promoted they would have no trouble in filling it.

Are you reading this Carnival Australia?

From $9,975*

Gallipoli Cruise 2015 will provide guests with the ultimate in Australian talent for this historic journey with a fabulous line up of headline acts that will not only perform at the Farewell Black Tie Ball in Fremantle - but who will also perform during the voyage as well. Daryl Braithwaite, John Williamson, Normie Rowe and Ross Wilson with daddy Cool & Mondo Rock are among some of the acts expected to be a part of this once in a lifetime cruise!

World renowned war historians will also be on board - presenting a series of enrichment lectures. Plus - there's the on-board entertainment that MSC cruises are renowned for!

The website doesn't give the name of the ship, maybe they still have to finalise the booking with the cruiseline and then they will announce the name of the cruise ship. This is the information on the website about the ship:

 

 

Cruise Ship

Displaying Italian elegance offering comfort with wide open public spaces, modern facilities and a variety of cafes, restaurants and bars.

With a total of 132 modern cabins with balcony and 649 outside and inside cabins, you will experience the truly stylish Italian décor that will ensure your cruise will be most comfortable and memorable. Enjoy endless choices by day and night, from the Irish Pub and Buddha Bar (two of the seven bars onboard), to the Internet Café or San Remo casino. With four restaurants to choose from, you can dine in style at Il Galeone or enjoy the fresh sea breeze in the outdoor La Terrazzo Buffet. If you are fond of the night life, try the Pasha Club disco or see a show at the beautiful Teatro San Carlo. Stay active in the Le Terme health club which over looks the sparkling blue sea. Take pleasure in the great outdoors as you jog around our track or swim laps in one of two pools. Meanwhile, the kids can enjoy mini-golf, our ship’s colourful play area and any number of exciting youth club activities. Experience the best of classic cruising as we visit the destinations you’ve always wanted to see.

Ship FactsThe ship has 777 Cabins with a maximum of 2087 guest Technical Specifications

Length: 251.25 mt

Width: 28.8 mt

Tonnages: 58,625 t

Speed: 21 Knots

Crew: 700

9 Decks

9 Elevators

Fully Stabilized

Ship Registry: Panama

After a little bit of Googling...it could be this one???????

MSC Sinfonia, the names of the bars,casino and theatre are the same.

http://www.msccruises.com.au/default.asp?action=category&ID=65&order=rank&sort=asc&limit=1

There is also a cruise from Wellington

This special cruise will leave the Port of Wellington just like the first ANZACS to roaring applause and farewells so that it can begin its journey to travel across to Sydney and all the other ports the convoy called into. Retracing the courageous steps of our brave young ANZACS 100 years ago

After a little bit of Googling...it could be this one???????

MSC Sinfonia, the names of the bars,casino and theatre are the same.

 

http://www.msccruises.com.au/default.asp?action=category&ID=65&order=rank&sort=asc&limit=1

Yes you are correct, they have a picture of the cruiseship and you can just make out the name of the ship.

Tour Price Includes:

• Accommodation on board MSC Lirica, 9 days - 8 nights.
  
• Full day tour of Istanbul including the Topkapi Palace
  
• Welcome cocktail party on board
  
• 5 days touring the Gallipoli Battlefields
  
• Australian Military Historians
  
• Air conditioned coaches when ashore
  
• Attendance at the major services on ANZAC Day
  
• 100th Anniversary Ball on 26th April
  
• All meals indicated in the itinerary.
  

Exclusions:

• Optional cruising extensions, Venice to Istanbul and/or Istanbul to Venice
  
• Ait travel from and to Australia
  
• Airport transfers
  
• Travel insuranbce
  
• Laundry and Alcohol
  
• Tour extensions
  
• Items of a personal nature
  
• Gratuities
  

The map of the cruise

Gallipoli 100 year anniversary.

I'll be watching this thread. This sounds like an interesting trip. Am I up to it? I cry buckets at Anzac Day.

Ann

The cruise ship they going to use for the Anzac cruise from Fremantle to Rome will be the MSC Sinfonia.

Love Thied

Gallipoli 100 year anniversary.

 

I'll be watching this thread. This sounds like an interesting trip. Am I up to it? I cry buckets at Anzac Day.

 

Ann

After a little bit of Googling...it could be this one???????

MSC Sinfonia, the names of the bars,casino and theatre are the same.

 

http://www.msccruises.com.au/default.asp?action=category&ID=65&order=rank&sort=asc&limit=1

Hi Ann & David.

Interesting to see two of our recent fellow cruisers on this thread. Certainly sounds an interesting voyage. May be a combined M101 Diamond CCer's Reunion:eek:

I saw this cruise last week and got quite excited because I have been waiting a long time to hear of MSC sailing out of Australia/New Zealand. I wonder if MSC have any more cruises planned for us.:)

The cruise sounds fantastic, I always wanted to sail through the Suez canal. (I've been under it in a bus through the road tunnel but it's not quite the same).

Jenny

Wow, this sounds really exciting. Thanks for sharing the info.

Hi Ann & David.

 

Interesting to see two of our recent fellow cruisers on this thread. Certainly sounds an interesting voyage. May be a combined M101 Diamond CCer's Reunion

Hello Margaret,

A reunion cruise of Aussies and New Zealanders to commemorate our ANZACs...I like that.

Regards, Ann

I saw this cruise last week and got quite excited because I have been waiting a long time to hear of MSC sailing out of Australia/New Zealand. I wonder if MSC have any more cruises planned for us.:)

I was thinking that too, but keep in mind this is a charter, which means it can operate differently to a standard cruise. Still unsure what MSC's plans are, and I'd be surprised if they're willing to commit to their own scheduled deployment of that ship that far out.

10% deposit, refundable up to Oct 2012, after that??? You probably lose the lot if you cancel. Who knows what will be happening in over 4 years time! Around $2000 or more tied up for that length of time.... not me!

I dare say as 2015 draws closer, there will be many more of these cruises offered to Australians and New Zealanders. Might be best not to jump in too early.;)

I dare say as 2015 draws closer, there will be many more of these cruises offered to Australians and New Zealanders. Might be best not to jump in too early.;)

You are right, the cruiselines will see the opportunity, and jump on the bandwagon.

We looked at this, and nearly booked as we are heading over to there for the 2015 dawn service one way or another, BUT, reading into it more closely, we discovered the ship is anchored of shore for the Dawn service and passengers watch from the 'comfort' of the ship.

Since it is the main purpose of the cruise, its seems strange they are not taking passengers ashore for the main event.

Other than that great itinerary and pretty good price too.

regards

Amanda

I received my brochure & dvd in the mail yesterday. I also got an email saying that all inside cabins are booked out. At this stage, the cheapest cabin available is $19,915:eek: