Cruising Magazine Issue 97 | Page 39

P&O Cruises’ Parties Swing to a Twenties Tune P&O Cruises has launched its latest Party concept – a new Gatsby evening. As part of the cruise line’s revamped entertainment line-up, the new Gatsby evenings take guests back in time to the roaring Twenties with all the extravagance of the era including a DJ, live music and a specially crafted menu of cocktails featuring a Manhattan, Gin Gimlet and Kir Royal. Art deco theming includes a showstopping chandelier, feather boas and even a shoeshine boy. Carnival Australia CEO Ann Sherry, Jessica Mauboy and P&O Cruises Senior Vice President Sture Myrmell onboard P&O’s Pacific Jewel. Kate Ritchie was unable to attend due to illness. Breaking News In a social media first, P&O Cruises has revealed that its latest ships, Pacific Aria and Pacific Eden, will be officially named by singer Jessica Mauboy and actress Kate