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News Our Ships Announcements Updates Fun Facts Top 3 at Sea P&O Cruises loves Noumea find Welcome to Sail Away Family holidays always make for precious memories and we're pleased to offer holidays that delight our younger passengers as well as activities the whole family can enjoy together. In this issue of Sail Away, we're offering advice on how to get the most out of your family cruise. With our ever-popular kids' clubs and new connecting cabins on Pacific Dawn and Pacific Pearl, it's never been easier to bring the kids along. Turn to page eight to find out more. I'm also proud to announce the release of our third annual Sustainability Report. On page 10 you can find out about the positive contributions we're making to the communities we visit to ensure cruising is beneficial for all involved. While we're on the topic of Pacific Islands, we've put the spotlight on Vanuatu's Mystery Island on page 12. Discover how you can become a castaway for the day on this beautiful, uninhabited island and find out about some exciting new Shore Tours that are coming soon. This issue, like our cruises, has something for everyone. We hope you enjoy reading it and look forward to welcoming you back onboard soon. When we first cruised into French-flavoured Noumea in the early 1960s, we knew we were on to a good thing. So much so that we've been back more than 1,500 times since! cosmopolitan city in the Pacific, Noumea brims with Shore Tours. From sampling fine French fare to exploring the most moreout to find out more about Noumea. Pacific Dawn made the 1,500th visit recently, marking the occasion with an island-style celebration for her passengers. As she docked, passengers were welcomed with an incredible performance from a Melanesian troupe. From there, the party continued with an afternoon of traditional dancing, ice and fruit carving, a champagne waterfall and even a spectacular fireworks display! We've been visiting the Pacific Islands for more than 80 years so we're getting to know them pretty well. When Sitmar, which was eventually purchased by P&O, docked its ship Fairsea at Noumea in 1962, we began a special relationship with the area and, according to Ann Sherry, "It enabled us to expand our itineraries in the region." P&O Cruises is expected to make a massive 86 calls to the popular port in 2012. Each year thousands of keen Australians cruise to the Pacific Islands to experience the exotic and beautiful region. Noumea is especially popular for its French flair and cosmopolitan vibe in a unique island setting—and it's so close to home. One for the kids Spring 2012 YOUNG AND OLD Satisfying the appetite for adventure in kids of all ages VANUATU MYSTERY Uncovering the secrets of a tiny castaway island Let your kids show off their art skills in our colouring-in competition. It's sure to keep the little ones entertained, plus the top five colouring-in champions will win a tub of ice cream per month for a year! committed sustainability to Ann Sherry AO Chief Executive Officer Carnival Australia 2 Sail Away. Spring 2012 Green Sea Turtle This curious creature can be found at Mystery Island. Our sustainability initiatives aim to protect the species. Image: Getty Images To enter visit pocruises.com.au/colourtowin download an entry form and start the little ones colouring. The mail the entry form to the below address by 31 October 2012: P&O Cruises Colouring Competition PO Box 2006 North Sydney NSW 2059 to enter the competition!