Princess Cruises is pursuing the dramatic arts through a new partnership that will see Diamond Princess host the inaugural Travelling Film Festival.
Held in conjunction with the 62nd Sydney Film Festival, the festival will see passengers enjoy a selection of New Zealand produced films while crossing the Tasman during a 12-night roundtrip from Sydney to New Zealand.
It is Australia’s longest-running travelling film festival and provides audiences in regional areas with the opportunity to see world-class Australian and international films that they may not otherwise have had access to on the big screen.
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“Sydney Film Festival and Princess Cruises both provide guests with memorable escapes and meaningful experiences, be they cultural, personal or intellectual.”
Stuart Allison, Princess Cruises Vice President Australia & New Zealand
“We are excited we can continue our partnership in 2016, by giving our passengers a truly unique Sydney Film Festival experience.”
Film buffs can experience the Travelling Film Festival on Diamond Princess’ 12-night round trip New Zealand cruise from Sydney on February 4 2016, which will visit Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington, Akaroa, Dunedin and Fjordland.
In addition to enjoying the flicks, Diamond Princess also offers a range of premium facilities following a recent $30 million refurbishment including the largest Japanese bath area at sea, as well as a sushi restaurant among its multiple dining options.
Other ship features include its beautiful Lotus Spa, the popular Movies Under the Stars poolside theatre and The Sanctuary, an exclusive top-deck retreat.