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Thousands of Cane Toads Set to Invade NSW Tomorrow as First Origin Cruise Sails into Sydney
In a colourful sea invasion from the north, a ship load of rugby leaguefans and ex-players will sail into Sydney tomorrow morning on the first everHolden State of Origin cruise from Brisbane.
P&O Cruises' Pacific Dawn will arrive in Sydney about 630am,cruising past the Opera House about 645am and docking at White Bay about 730am fora special overnight visit, with all guests receiving entry and transfers to theOrigin opener as part of the cruise fare.
With 2000 predominantly Queensland guests onboard, the ship is carrying asignificant number of the Maroons fans expected at ANZ Stadium on Wednesdaynight.
The seven-night roundtrip cruise departed Brisbane on Saturday, callingat Moreton Island on Sunday where past players including Queenslanders StevePrice and Petero Civoniceva and Blues legends Steve Menzies, Paul Harragon,Steve Roach and Paul Sironen went head to head with guests in a game of beachtouch football. The ship is calling at Newcastle today providing a greatopportunity for fans to explore the city and parade their colours.
During thecruise, fans have enjoyed a range of league-themed activities from Origin triviahosted by Foxtel presenter Steve Hart plus photo opportunities and Q&Asessions with the former players.
As the shipsails home to Brisbane, there will also be a Holden State of Origin post gamewrap-up featuring Steve Roach, Paul Sironen, Petero Civoniceva and Steve Pricewhich will be broadcast live on Facebook.
P&O Cruises President Sture Myrmell said the cruise line's expansionto a five-ship fleet had allowed it to bolster its event offering to includeone of the biggest fixtures on the local sporting calendar, with the cruiseproving to be a sell-out.
"Whether or not the Maroons take home the Origin trophy in 2016, thiscruise is a big win for Queensland footy fans. As well as transport,accommodation, food and entertainment, guests on the inaugural State of Origincruise are getting some of the hottest tickets in town included as part oftheir cruise fare - it's seriously great value," Mr Myrmell said.
"The only thing some of our Queensland guests love more than cruising isthe Maroons, so look out Sydney - Pacific Dawn and her ship load of Queenslandersare coming!"
For more informationvisit pocruises.com.au, or see a licensed travel agent.
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