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EXCLUSIVE SCENT WELCOMES FIJI PRINCESS PASSENGERS

The gorgeous Fijian scent of white ginger, lily and mint now welcomes
Orchid Cabin guests aboard Blue Lagoon Cruises’ Fiji Princess.

The new scent has been created exclusively by Nama of Fiji for Blue
Lagoon cruises as a unique welcome and a hint of the cruise itinerary
that lies ahead.
As well as white ginger, lily and mint, a key ingredient is nama
organic sea grapes, a superior form of sea grape sourced from the
pristine blue lagoon waters of the Yasawa Islands. The culture,
local dishes and experiences of the remote Yasawa Island group are
always a highlight of the Fiji Princess itinerary.
To complement the new exclusive scent, Fiji Princess guests will now
also enjoy the beautiful nama scent in on-board amenities such as
shampoo, conditioner and shower gel in each of the cabins.
The production of Nama of Fiji product also has an intrinsic link to the
local area. A nama farming project is underway that involves working
closely with marine experts and villagers to ensure a sustainable
supply of nama as well as a revenue source for the villages.

VIKING HEADS DOWN UNDER

Viking Cruises’ newest ocean ship, Viking Sun, is heading down under
for the first time in January 2018, as part of a 141-day cruise from
Miami to London. The cruise will visit seven ports in New Zealand,
before heading to Australia and Asia.
Viking, probably best known to New Zealand cruise passengers for its
European ocean and river cruises, will also begin “home porting” out
of Australia and New Zealand from December 2018 on a brand-new
itinerary that will see Viking Spirit – which will join the Viking fleet
next July as its fifth ship - spend three months of the year cruising
between Sydney and Auckland.
The Sydney/Auckland itineraries will be 15 days each, and offer nine
guided tours between the two countries, with packages available
from December 2018 to February 2019.
A second Viking Spirit itinerary will also launch in November 2018,
exploring the Komodo and Australian coasts from Bali to Sydney. Those
cruises will be available for travel from November 2018 to March 2019,
and will be for 17 days, including eight tours in Australia and Indonesia.

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