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Rebecca Gibson |
Pacific Jewel became the first P&O Cruises’ ship to visit Busselton in Western Australia on 24 April.
Calling as part of her three-night cruise from Fremantle as part of her first-ever season of Western Australia cruises, the 70,310gt ship anchored in Geographe Bay at around 8am.
The ship’s 1,950 guests visited Busselton to enjoy a full day of dining, sightseeing and shopping. They were also able to enjoy various shore excursions to Leeuwin Naturaliste National Park, the region’s famed wineries, boutique breweries and chocolate factories, and sea kayaking on Geographe Bay.
“Margaret River has long been a popular holiday spot for local and interstate travellers thanks to its spectacular natural beauty,” said Sture Myrmell, senior vice president of P&O Cruises. “Our three-night SeaBreak cruises to Margaret River will provide a new perspective on all the area has to offer and are a great alternative to a weekend road trip with guests arriving relaxed and ready to explore.”
Pacific Jewel will return to Busselton on 9 May, with both visits injecting a total of around AUS$400,000 into the local community.
Busselton welcomed its first-ever cruise call on 27 November when Princess Cruises' Diamond Princess visited the port.