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Gallipoli Cruise 2015

The 100th Anniversary of the Gallipoli landing should see the largest gathering ever for the dawn service at North Beach. Accommodation on and around the peninsula will be at a premium and most will need to travel long distances. Those attending the service will need to overnight at North Beach leaving them exposed to the elements. Amenities on the peninsula are limited and the weather is unknown, rain fell when our ANZACs landed so you need to be prepared for both the overnight chill and possible rain.

Whilst we have no control over the weather our cruise guests will be in the comfort of their cabins up to 30 minutes prior to the commencement of the dawn service. Coffee, tea and biscuits will be available 24/7 and breakfast will follow the service. The ship will anchor off the shores of Gallipoli and all on-board will be part of our special 100th anniversary service.

Our cruise guests will not have to overnight on land at Gallipoli on the 24th April because we will anchor off the Gallipoli shore. Our guests will be able to participate in the dawn service from the ship. For travellers that have limited mobility, the cruise is the perfect solution to be part of the Gallipoli dawn service.

Guests will visit the Gallipoli peninsula on the 19th and 20th April. This will allow you to explore the beaches and heights prior to the arrival of the expected crowds. This 2 day visit is part of the cruise package and our historians will accompany you ashore to visit the beaches. Our historians will provide a detailed insight into the hardships our Anzac’s faced.

The cruise is not until 2015, which gives potential travellers time to prepare for the voyage. This trip will be a chance to see many destinations in the world and to be part of the 100th anniversary of ANZAC Day at Gallipoli.

Gallipoli Cruise 2015

The 25th of April 2015 commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli landing. To honour this event, on the 26th March 2015, Gallipoli Cruise have chartered a ship which will embark on a 36 day cruise from Fremantle and be a part of a once in a lifetime journey and participate in the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli landing.

The cruise will embark at the Fremantle port in Western Australia. This location will provide an amazing atmosphere for a black tie ball on the opening night. The cruise will then sail down to the town of Albany. This is the original location where Australian soldiers embarked from for the beginning of their journey to Gallipoli.

With stops in Colombo, Luxor, Cairo, Kusadasi, Canakkale, Gallipoli, Istanbul, Santorini, Athens, Palermo, Naples & Rome, the trip will allow guests the pleasure of seeing many fantastic parts of the world. The cruise will include excellent day tour options to ensure that all of the best sightseeing attractions are covered in each location.

Most importantly the cruise ship will dock near Gallipoli on the 19th & 20th of April so that guests can see all the sights of the area before the expected large crowds. The ship will return for ANZAC Day to be involved in the celebrations of the 100th anniversary on the 25th April.

Guests will have access to the luxury cruise ship at all times and the assistance of well trained staff, world renowned war historians and some of Australia’s best entertainers. Many other international artists will also perform throughout the cruise.

The Gallipoli Cruise 2015 is providing guests with the ultimate in Australian talent for this historic journey. Daryl Braithwaite, John Williamson, Ross Wilson and Normie Rowe will be the headline acts of the cruise. They will all perform at the black tie ball and all guests will be able to see them perform during the voyage as well.

Ship facts

Poetry is like the sea, lulling us with gentle swells and stirring the emotions. As poetry brings us pleasure the MSC Poesia will introduce a new dimension of enjoyment to a holiday on a magnificent and innovative ship.

Onboard this elegant cruise ship you will discover luxury cruising at its best - a spectacular waterfall with bridges in the foyer, a Zen garden in the sushi bar and a serene 12,000 square foot spa. Then imagine yourself on a private balcony overlooking the ocean and a star-filled sky and remember that this is the only way to voyage in style. Guests can stimulate the palate in a wine-tasting bar or relax in the casual Mojito bar. Why not enjoy an open air cinema experience under the stars on an immense screen by the pool. Children will go crazy for the Stone Age dinosaur-themed play area and even teens are catered for in the Teen’s Club.
The MSC Poesia was inaugurated in 2008. As you would expect with such a new cruise liner, this beautiful ship is built to the highest and most demanding ecological standards, resulting in a truly modern liner. Designed with the hallmark Italian flair and elegance that guests associate with the MSC Cruises, suites onboard MSC Poesia are spacious and elegant and most have private balconies. Staterooms are elegantly decorated and passengers will appreciate the attention to detail and craftsmanship throughout the whole ship.

The enchanting MSC Poesia offers an unparalleled cruise vacation that is sure to inspire as it take you on a historic journey culminating with ANZAC Day off the shores of Gallipoli.


Ship Facts

• 1,275 cabins - maximum 2,550 guests
• Length: 293.8 m
• Width: 32.2 m
• Tonnage: 93,330 t
• Speed: 23 knots
• Crew: 987
• 13 Decks
• 13 Elevators
• Fully Stabilized


Ship Features

• 4 Restaurants
• 8 bars
• Theatre
• Cinema
• Disco/Night Club
• Karaoke
• Casino
• Cigar Room
• Wine Tasting Bar
• Sushi Bar
• 3 Swimming Pools
• 4 Jacuzzis
• Mini Golf
• Tennis Court
• Deck Quoits
• Shuffleboard
• Video Games Room
• Childrens Playroom
• Teenagers Area
• Jogging Track
• 2 Saunas
• 2 Turkish Baths
• Thalassotherapy centre
• Gymnasium, Yoga, Aerobics
• Beauty Salon
• Solarium
• Library
• Card Room
• Art Gallery
• Internet Cafè
• Shopping Area
• Medical Centre

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