MEDIA ALERT
Attention News Editors, Chiefs of Staff & Pic Editors
Saturday December 12, 2009
A Sneak Preview of P&O Cruises’ Latest Superliner
Pacific Jewel with the Governor-General
10am Saturday December 12, 2009
followed by Pacific Jewel naming 8.30pm Saturday December 12, 2009
Media are invited to join the Governor-General of Australia, Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC
and Carnival Australia CEO Ann Sherry for a sneak preview of P&O Cruises’ latest superliner –
Pacific Jewel – at 10am Saturday December 12, 2009 as Her Excellency Ms Bryce prepares to
name the ship later that evening.
At 70,310 tonnes, Pacific Jewel will carry 1950 passengers and feature the largest spa at sea on
an Australian ship, an open-air deck with aerial stage for circus and music performances, a three-
storey atrium foyer and almost 200 private balcony cabins, the most in P&O Cruises’ fleet.
The Governor-General will officially name Pacific Jewel in a spectacular ceremony in front of more
than 800 VIP guests onboard the ship at Circular Quay at 8.30pm on December 12.
The ship naming will be the highlight of a memorable public event, which will feature live
performances by this year’s Australian Idol winner Stan Walker, as well as 2008 Australian Idol
winner Wes Carr. Kicking off at 5pm at the Overseas Passenger Terminal, the charity event will
also feature breathtaking aerial acrobatic performances reflecting the ship’s onboard circus
entertainment and a spectacular fireworks display.
All proceeds from the evening will to go to the Governor-General’s nominated charities, the
Leukaemia Foundation of Australia and Special Olympics Australia.
What: Sneak preview of P&O Cruises’ latest superliner with godmother Governor-General
of Australia, Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC and an onboard press conference with
Carnival Australia CEO Ann Sherry.
When: Check in at 9.45am, Saturday December 12, 2009. Conclude approx 11am.
Where: Meet at level 1 media desk, Overseas Passenger Terminal, Circular Quay, Sydney.
RSVP: By December 8 at the latest to support@mgmedia.com.au
MEDIA NOTE: For maritime security reasons, all media representatives planning to cover
the conference must provide their full names, driver licence details and date of birth to
support@mgmedia.com.au.
Any media wishing to cover the official ship naming at 8.30pm December 12 must also
provide full security details.
Media information:
Libby Moffet/Larissa Kaye
MG Media Communications
02 9904 0011
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