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22 CRUISE
                     UPDATE

                                                                            FIJI’S NEW-LOOK MV REEF ENDEAVOUR IS SURE TO PLEASE

                                                                                                                     Captain Cook Cruises Fiji’s MV Reef Endeavour, which
                                                                                                                     hosts three-, four-, seven- and eleven-night cruises
                                                                                                                     around the Mamanuca, Yasawa and remote northern
                                                                                                                     Islands of Fiji, has just undergone a $2-million
                                                                                                                     refurbishment.
                                                                                                                     Overseen by Maree de Latour from the leading New
                                                                                                                     Zealand interiors business, Furnz, the ship’s new look
                                                                                                                     included a refreshing of all the suites, state rooms
                                                                                                                     and cabins including new blinds, mirrors, cushions
                                                                                                                     and linens and wall art by marine photographic artist,
                                                                                                                     Wendy Morris.
                                                                                                                     The sun deck of the MV Reef Endeavour has also been
                                                                                                                     completely refurbished with new carpet, a Jacuzzi
                                                                                                                     and windbreak glass to protect the alfresco dining
                                                                                                                     area. The entire ship is also resplendent with a new
                                                                                                                     coat of paint.

                                       SEABOURN QUEST OPENS NEW SIGNATURE RESTAURANT

                                                                  Seabourn, one of the world’s finest ultra-luxury cruise
                                                                  lines, has just opened its new signature restaurant, The
                                                                  Grill by Thomas Keller, on Seabourn Quest.
                                                                  With a menu, wine list and ambience inspired by a
                                                                  classic American chophouse, The Grill is a collaboration,
                                                                  exclusively for Seabourn, between three-star Michelin
                                                                  chef Thomas Keller and renowned hospitality designer,
                                                                  Adam D. Tihany. Located on Deck 8, in the space formerly
                                                                  occupied by Restaurant 2, The Grill focuses on updated
                                                                  versions of iconic dishes where guests are treated to
                                                                  chophouse classics as well as a range of other steakhouse
                                                                  favourites. The menu draws on many artisan suppliers
                                                                  and the wine list, which features more than 90 selections
                                                                  from around the world, has been created by Chef Keller
                                                                  to complement each dish. The interior design of the
                                                                  restaurant enhances the dining experience with spaces
                                                                  that are distinctive to the ship.
                                                                  The Grill is open for dinner daily, and guests will have the
                                                                  opportunity to secure reservations online in advance of
                                                                  their cruise. In keeping with Seabourn’s all-inclusive rates,
                                                                  there is no additional charge to dine at The Grill.

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