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Signature Luxury Travel & Style Luxury Cruise Awards Judge Phil Hoffmann Phil Hoffmann Travel

Phil Hoffmann is the managing director and founder of Phil Hoffmann Travel, and was inducted into the CLIA Hall of Fame in 2017 for his outstanding contribution to the Australian cruise industry. Philip was named as a Member of the Order of Australia in 2012 for his contribution to the travel and tourism industries. He employs 110 South Australians across 9 branches. He is also one of our experts on the judging panel of the 2023 Signature Luxury Travel & Style Luxury Cruise Awards .

How long have you been in your current role, and what are your biggest professional achievements?

I’ve been in my current position for 34 years, and spent 10 years with Stewart Moffat Travel. My biggest achievement occurred in 1968, when I escorted my first tour overseas. After 43 years in the travel industry, I remain passionate about the cruise industry. With all the new developments in this industry, I love that our cruise clients have so many voyages planned for the future.

What’s been your most memorable travel experience, and what’s next on your wishlist?

My most memorable experience was in 2015 when I visited Gallipoli on an Azamara Charter on Anzac Day. Next year I have the Galapagos, as well as a journey aboard Scenic Eclipse II on a Kimberley coast cruise, and a Japan cruise in 2025 and would love to follow up with a world cruise.

• OAM award Life Member of Australian Federal Travel Agents, and assisted in the set up of this organisation
• Chairman of the SA Tourism Commission
• Awarded a Legend award for outstanding service and support to the National Tourism Industry
• Inducted into the Cruise Industry Hall of Fame for contribution to the Australian Cruise Industry

What does sustainable travel mean to you?

Doing everything we can to reduce our earthly footprint as much as possible to sustain tourism for the next 100 years.

What type(s) of cruise travel do you specialise in?

I work across the board, but predominantly top-end luxury cruising rather than mass market. Our motto is finding the right ship for the right person.

When you’re not working or cruising, what do you enjoy doing?

Swimming daily in the ocean. I love reading all varieties of books from travel to autobiography, and remaining updated with tourism trends to stay ahead of the market.

Contact Phone: (08) 8350 5700 Email: [email protected] Website: pht.com.au Hashtag: #philhoffmanntravel

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Cruise Sale Day by Phil Hoffmann Travel!

Time sat, mar 02, 2024 11:30 pm.

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Wave goodbye to your worries… Cruise Sale Day by Phil Hoffmann Travel is here!

Join us on Sunday the 3rd of March at Phil Hoffmann Travel Glenelg SkyDeck for free coffee, free ice cream, one day only cruise deals, spectacular savings, and insightful cruise talks!

Whether you're new to cruising, drawn to the enchanting rivers of Europe, the sun-drenched shores of the Mediterranean, or cruising closer to home, there's an extraordinary experience waiting for every type of cruiser at our Cruise Sale Day.

Be sure to secure your spots for these captivating cruise talks:

10:00am: European River Cruising with APT

10:30am: Cruising Asia including Japan

11:00am: Emerald Yacht Cruising

11:00am: Close to Home Cruising including from Adelaide 

11:30am: Cruising the Mediterranean

12:00pm: International Cruising with NCL

12:30pm: Expedition Cruising

1:00pm: Cruising Northern Europe

1:30pm: Europe River Cruising with Tauck

2:00pm: Luxury Cruising

2:30pm: Close to Home Cruising including from Adelaide

Register your attendance today! We can’t wait to sea you there!

Phil Hoffmann Travel Glenelg | Helloworld Travel Member, Jetty Rd, Glenelg, 5045, Australia

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Europe River Cruising with APT - 10.00am

Cruising Asia Including Japan - 10.30am

Emerald Yacht Cruising - 11.00am

Cruising the Mediterranean - 11:30am

International Cruising with NCL - 12.00pm

Expedition Cruising - 12:30pm

Cruising Northern Europe - 1:00pm

Europe River Cruising with Tauck - 1:30pm

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River Cruise on Luxurious Radisson Boat

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Equipped with ice-breaking technology, these huge fancy yachts are the only river cruisers running all year around. The round trip journey takes two and a half hours and floats past all the big sights like the White House, Novodevichy monastery and the Kremlin. There’s a large open air observation deck up top, while the main body of the ship houses a restaurant with a dance floor for a romantic post dinner dance. For a particularly romantic experience take one of the evening boats and admire the bright lights of the city skyline at night.

The most relaxing and picturesque tour that Moscow can offer: a great way to see the city center and its main attractions. This is a perfect alternative to exploring the city by car, if you only have time to do sightseeing during weekday rush hours.

Your English-speaking guide is eager to share every bit of their knowledge about the surrounding landscape, the architecture and historical details.

We conduct Moscow river tour on Radisson Flotilla boats all year around!  It’s warm inside during winter months, while there’s air conditioning during hot summer days. You may also treat yourself to drinks, lunch or dinner on board (drinks and food are not included in tour price).

The cost of an excursion with a personal guide for 1 person

Quay at Radisson Collection Hotel

Government Headquarters ("the White House")

Kievsky Railway Central

Novodevichy Convent

Luzhniki Stadium

Academy of Sciences

Monument to Peter I

Cathedral of Christ the Saviour

Moscow Kremlin

St.Basil's Cathedral

Novospassky Monastery

U-turn and back to Quay at Radisson Royal Hotel

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Discover the world with Cruiseco's fantastic Princess Cruises offers. 

Refresh your spirit and reconnect with your loved ones on a Princess Cruise where you can come back new® Immerse yourself in new cultures and experiences as you sail to your choice of 380 destinations across 7 continents aboard our "Big Ship Choice, Small Ship Feel" Princess fleet. With all the deluxe amenities that you'd expect from a 5-star hotel, from 24-hour room service to chocolates on your pillow a night and Movies Under the Stars, there's something for everyone on a Princess Cruise.

New Zealand - 14 Night Cruise only - Sydney return (PRI44068)

• 14 night cruise from Sydney return aboard  Royal Princess
• Embark on a Princess ® cruise to explore New Zealand!
• Visit: Bay of islands, Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington & more!

PRINCESS CRUISES ON SALE!

RECIEVE UP TO AU$385^ ONBOARD SPENDING MONEY PER STATEROOM!

PLUS, INCLUDES BEVERAGE PACKAGE+ & WI-FI#

VALID UNTIL 13 June 2024, UNLESS SOLD PRIOR.

Discover Hokkaido - 10 Night Cruise Only - Yokohama (Japan) Return (PRI44063)

• 10 night cruise from Yokohama (Tokyo) return aboard  Diamond Princess
• Visit: Kushiro, Hakodate, Otaru, South Korea & more!

RECIEVE UP TO US$235^ ONBOARD SPENDING MONEY PER STATEROOM!

Conditions apply. 

Land Of The Midnight Sun & Summer Solstice - 16 Night Cruise only - Southampton (London) Return (PRI44067)

• 16 night cruise from Southampton (London) return aboard  Caribbean Princess
• Embark on a Princess ® cruise to explore Northern Europe!
• Visit: Stavanger, Olden, Tromso, Alta  & more!

RECIEVE UP TO US$360^ ONBOARD SPENDING MONEY PER STATEROOM!

Tahiti, Hawaii & South Pacific - 37 Nights Cruise only - Sydney return (PRI44066)

• 37 night cruise from Sydney return aboard  Grand Princess
• Embark on a Princess ® cruise to explore Tahiti, Hawaii & South Pacific!
• Visit: Brisbane, Mystery Island, Suva, Pago Pago & more!

RECIEVE UP TO AU$685^ ONBOARD SPENDING MONEY PER STATEROOM!

Northern Explorer - 17 Night Cruise only - Perth (Fremantle) to Sydney (PRI40366)

• 17 night cruise from Perth (Fremantle) to Sydney aboard  Crown Princess
• Embark on a Princess ® cruise to explore Australia!
• Visit: Geraldton, Broome, Darwin, Cairns & more!

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*Conditions apply. Prices correct as of 4 March 2024, and may fluctuate if surcharges, fees, taxes, or currency change. Offers subject to availability. Agents may charge service fees, rates vary. Payments by credit card will incur a surcharge. Some staterooms may have obstructed views. Airfare not included unless otherwise stated. All savings are included in the advertised price. Offers may be withdrawn without notice and are not combinable with any other offers unless stated. ~Excludes specialty Restaurants. Guarantee category will be booked on two guests sharing a double occupancy stateroom in guarantee status category. Bookings made on guarantee categories cannot request a particular stateroom and will be assigned at Princess Cruises discretion. ^Onboard spending money is in AUD dollars as per currency onboard the ship and is per balcony stateroom based on twin share. Amount varies by voyage length and the stateroom category booked. Onboard spending money is non-refundable, non-transferable, is not redeemable for cash & cannot be used in the medical centre or casino. +Plus Beverage Package: includes beer, spirits, wine by the glass and cocktails up to $15 USD / $22 AUD and all non-alcoholic beverages. #Wi-Fi, included for one device per guest. All internet usage subject to standard Wi-Fi policies. Please check all prices, availability, and other information before booking. Cruise itineraries are not guaranteed. Valid until 14 March 2024, unless sold prior. Please check all prices, availability and other information before booking. Princess Cruises and Cruiseco website booking terms and conditions apply.

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Cruising the Moskva River: A short guide to boat trips in Russia’s capital

There’s hardly a better way to absorb Moscow’s atmosphere than on a ship sailing up and down the Moskva River. While complicated ticketing, loud music and chilling winds might dampen the anticipated fun, this checklist will help you to enjoy the scenic views and not fall into common tourist traps.

How to find the right boat?

There are plenty of boats and selecting the right one might be challenging. The size of the boat should be your main criteria.

Plenty of small boats cruise the Moskva River, and the most vivid one is this yellow Lay’s-branded boat. Everyone who has ever visited Moscow probably has seen it.

This option might leave a passenger disembarking partially deaf as the merciless Russian pop music blasts onboard. A free spirit, however, will find partying on such a vessel to be an unforgettable and authentic experience that’s almost a metaphor for life in modern Russia: too loud, and sometimes too welcoming. Tickets start at $13 (800 rubles) per person.

Bigger boats offer smoother sailing and tend to attract foreign visitors because of their distinct Soviet aura. Indeed, many of the older vessels must have seen better days. They are still afloat, however, and getting aboard is a unique ‘cultural’ experience. Sometimes the crew might offer lunch or dinner to passengers, but this option must be purchased with the ticket. Here is one such  option  offering dinner for $24 (1,490 rubles).

If you want to travel in style, consider Flotilla Radisson. These large, modern vessels are quite posh, with a cozy restaurant and an attentive crew at your service. Even though the selection of wines and food is modest, these vessels are still much better than other boats.

Surprisingly, the luxurious boats are priced rather modestly, and a single ticket goes for $17-$32 (1,100-2,000 rubles); also expect a reasonable restaurant bill on top.

How to buy tickets?

Women holding photos of ships promise huge discounts to “the young and beautiful,” and give personal invitations for river tours. They sound and look nice, but there’s a small catch: their ticket prices are usually more than those purchased online.

“We bought tickets from street hawkers for 900 rubles each, only to later discover that the other passengers bought their tickets twice as cheap!”  wrote  (in Russian) a disappointed Rostislav on a travel company website.

Nevertheless, buying from street hawkers has one considerable advantage: they personally escort you to the vessel so that you don’t waste time looking for the boat on your own.

Prices start at $13 (800 rubles) for one ride, and for an additional $6.5 (400 rubles) you can purchase an unlimited number of tours on the same boat on any given day.

Flotilla Radisson has official ticket offices at Gorky Park and Hotel Ukraine, but they’re often sold out.

Buying online is an option that might save some cash. Websites such as  this   offer considerable discounts for tickets sold online. On a busy Friday night an online purchase might be the only chance to get a ticket on a Flotilla Radisson boat.

This  website  (in Russian) offers multiple options for short river cruises in and around the city center, including offbeat options such as ‘disco cruises’ and ‘children cruises.’ This other  website  sells tickets online, but doesn’t have an English version. The interface is intuitive, however.

Buying tickets online has its bad points, however. The most common is confusing which pier you should go to and missing your river tour.

“I once bought tickets online to save with the discount that the website offered,” said Igor Shvarkin from Moscow. “The pier was initially marked as ‘Park Kultury,’ but when I arrived it wasn’t easy to find my boat because there were too many there. My guests had to walk a considerable distance before I finally found the vessel that accepted my tickets purchased online,” said the man.

There are two main boarding piers in the city center:  Hotel Ukraine  and  Park Kultury . Always take note of your particular berth when buying tickets online.

Where to sit onboard?

Even on a warm day, the headwind might be chilly for passengers on deck. Make sure you have warm clothes, or that the crew has blankets ready upon request.

The glass-encased hold makes the tour much more comfortable, but not at the expense of having an enjoyable experience.

Getting off the boat requires preparation as well. Ideally, you should be able to disembark on any pier along the way. In reality, passengers never know where the boat’s captain will make the next stop. Street hawkers often tell passengers in advance where they’ll be able to disembark. If you buy tickets online then you’ll have to research it yourself.

There’s a chance that the captain won’t make any stops at all and will take you back to where the tour began, which is the case with Flotilla Radisson. The safest option is to automatically expect that you’ll return to the pier where you started.

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