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P&O’s Pacific Eden Completes Australian Maiden Visit Trifecta in Portland

P&OCruises’ Pacific Eden cruised into Portland early yesterday morning, completinga trifecta of maiden visits to regional ports along the Australian coast thisweek. <?xml:namespace prefix="o" ns="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office"?>

Featuring a relaxed, stylish design whichreflects modern Australia, the 55,820-tonne Pacific Eden docked in Portland’s harbouryesterday allowing its 1500 guests to spend the day exploring thepicturesque Victoria town, famous for its rich seafaring heritage.

Pacific Eden’s passengers had the chance to discoverthe town’s many attractions, including special markets selling local produce, theserene Botanic Gardens and the popular Portland Maritime Discovery Centre.

Pacific Eden’s Portland call was her third maidenport visit on an eight-night roundtrip cruise from Sydney visiting onlyregional towns, with earlier inaugural calls including Eden (Sunday) andMornington Peninsula (Tuesday). Pacific Eden will visit South Australia’sgourmet food hub, Kangaroo Island today before returning to Sydney.

P&OCruises Australia President Sture Myrmell said the cruise line was excited to have one of itslatest ships visit Portland.

“Portlandis an ideal port for P&O’s cruise passengers as its harbourside berthoffers easy access to the town’s many attractions,” Mr Myrmell said.

P&O Cruises’ ships will make three visits intotal to Portland in 2016, injecting more than half a million dollars into thelocal economy.Pacific Jewel called to Portland on January 7, while Pacific Eden will return onFebruary 6, 2016.

Pacific Eden’s Portland call is her third maidenport visit on an eight-night roundtrip Sydney itinerary which visits onlyregional towns. After maiden visits to Eden, Mornington Peninsula and Portland,Pacific Eden will visit South Australia’s gourmet food hub Kangaroo Island beforereturning to Sydney.

For more information call13 24 94, visit pocruises.com.au, or see a licensed travel agent.

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