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The State of South Australia will get nearly an estimated $ 5 Million. dividends annually from tourism by the company P & O Cruises» build in Adelaide One of the two new ships, which is planned to be put into operation by the second part of the cruise season 2015/2016 gg.

Hence, it follows, that the plans  "P & O" to build a second cruise ship in  Adelaide, will allow South Australia to send tourists on a cruise directly in local waters, without the need to travel to Sydney or Melbourne, to get on board there, As it used to be.

A new cruise ship called Pacific Eden (Pacific Eden) will expand the fleet of P & O», it will be based directly in South Australia itself and will be able to operate six cruise itineraries from Adelaide in  March and April 2016.

The new program will give South Australia the opportunity to increase its share of revenues from the boom in the cruise industry, which has literally blown up Australia in recent years and will benefit the development of such regional areas, like Port Lincoln and Kangaroo Island, due to cruise tourism.

A total of, Port Lincoln and Kangaroo Island plan to receive up to 10 cruise voyages of the Quiet Eden and other ships of the P fleet & O Cruises" in 2015-16 gg.

Executive Director of P & O Cruises" Ann Sherry said, that the addition of 1500 passengers of the Pacific Eden and Pacific Aria to the existing three ships of the RentFlot fleet of the cruise line will be able  to offer a greater choice of itineraries throughout South Australia, not limited to  just the eight that exist,.

«We are glad, that Adelaide understands the benefits of this growth and looks forward to further developing  the cruise industry in South Australia», said Ms. Sherry.

As part of the company's new "P & O Cruises», which is for the season 2015-16 gg. offers 250 cruises all over the country, cruise itineraries in South Australia include:

- Three cruises, with four nights on board, departing from Port Lincoln and Melbourne;
- Two thematic expeditions, with three nights, offering an ideal opportunity for those, Who travels on a cruiser for the first time, to experience the full pleasure of a cruising holiday;
- 6-Night Cruise Itinerary from Adelaide to Fremantle, with a visit to Kangaroo Island and Esperance.

Rates start from $ 649 per person in a quadruple cabin for a four-night cruise  .

According to the estimates of "P & O», Pacific Eden's cash flow in Adelaide's local economy will be up to $ 1 Million. On every cruise, taking into account passenger and crew expenses and port charges, while each day of visits to other South Australian ports can generate even up to $ 500 000 each.

Ms. Sherry said, that the cruise line favoured by Adelaide would benefit her greatly by creating a chain from which the cost of the cruise is made up.

«Expansion of the P fleet & O Cruises Up to Five Cruise Line Ships Will Help Australia's Industry Reach Its Goal – million passengers per year in 2015 Year, Ie. Five years ahead of the projected level», said Ms. Sherry.