Princess Cruises adds a Kiwi flavour to NZ cruises!

Princess Cruises is to introduce a distinct Kiwi flavour on its cruises to New Zealand.
From this spring, passengers on Sun Princess and Dawn Princess’ NZ cruises will be able to feel the spirit of Aotearoa throughout their voyage.
The move coincides with the launch of Princess Cruises’ 2011-12 cruise program, which offers a record 27 cruises from Australia to New Zealand.

Highlights of Princess’ New Zealand cultural program include:
New Zealand Cuisine –Kiwi dishes will be marked on the menu with a silver fern. Dinner will include items such as braised New Zealand lamb shanks on lentil ragout, while lunch menus will feature fish and chips and shepherd’s pie. Passengers can even start their day with bacon and egg pie.
Wine and Beers – Bars will feature local Steinlager and Rheineck beers, while the wine lists will include a selection of New Zealand wines.
New Zealand Island Night – This will feature a New Zealand theme, with local food such as lolly log cake and drink selections, including Kiwi Caipirinha.
Chef and Bartender Challenge – This TV-style challenge features the ship’s chef and bartender facing off in a competition to make two dishes or five drinks with a secret
New Zealand ingredient in just 30 minutes.
Enrichment and Education – Destination experts will give passengers information about
ports of call, while a park ranger will provide narration as the ship sails through Fiordland
National Park. Princess is also working with Tourism New Zealand to present an onboard
exhibit where passengers can learn more about local history and culture.
In-port Cultural Programs – In select ports, Maori cultural performers will offer afternoon
presentations. Maori masters will offer workshops in Kapa Haka dance traditions, tiki
warrior rituals, Waiata chants, and lessons in Maori language.
Entertainment – While the ships are in port in Tauranga and Auckland, passengers can enjoy
performances from local entertainers. Maori bands and other local performers are also being
added to the lineup. The ships’ movie and TV screens will show films with a local twist, such as
the Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Piano as well as NZ documentaries and sporting events.

The new programs and menus will be featured on Sun Princess sailings from 13OCT and Dawn Princess sailings from 08DEC.