Brazier to head Ambassador Australia

AMBASSADOR Cruise Line (ACL) has announced its first local appointment, Dean Brazier (pictured) as Head of Sales & Marketing.

Based out of Adelaide, he holds more than 30 years’ experience in the industry, and previously led CMV locally.

This role will see Brazier work closely with travel advisors, wholesalers, trade partners, and tour operators, where he will help develop and grow their business.

“It is wonderful to be part of reigniting the cruise industry here in Australia, working with Ambassador to introduce a premium-value and distinctive product that upholds traditional cruise values,” he said.

“I am really looking forward to working with local agents and partners in market as we prepare for the arrival of Ambassador Cruise Line’s ship Ambience”.

Chief Executive Officer Christian Verhounig added his pride in the ACL fleet and offering, and said he is delighted the cruise line will be entering the Australian Market after a successful inaugural season in the United Kingdom.

ACL is currently sailing for the British market from its home port of Tilbury, and will sail into Australian waters from 2024, when Ambience arrives in Sydney (CW 23 May).

The ship will come Down Under as part of her Grand Round the World Cruise, in Feb 2024.

ACL is the first cruise line to launch in the United Kingdom in a decade, emerging from the ashes of Cruise & Maritime Voyages (CMV) (CW 14 May 2021), which was liquidated during the pandemic.

Itineraries cruise across the Mediterranean, the Arctic, the British Isles, the Canary Islands and more, from Tilbury.

ACL will also introduce cruises from Newcastle, Dundee, Liverpool, Belfast, Bristol and Falmouth next year.

The cruise line has two ships in its fleet - Ambience, which began sailing in Apr, and Ambition, which will sail on her inaugural season in May.