Jetstar and Cruise Guru have today announced an exciting new partnership that will connect even more Australians to the fastest growing market in the travel industry*.

Jetstar customers are now able to book their cruise holidays online at Jetstar.com using the unique technology of Cruise Choice, powered by Cruise Guru.

Holidaymakers can choose from a full range of domestic and international cruise itineraries with live availability and instant confirmation.

The partnership was officially announced at a media briefing in Sydney this morning on board the magnificent P&O Pacific Jewel.

Commenting on the announcement, Joint Managing Director of Cruise Guru Justin Montgomery, said: “This partnership is a game-changer for Australian families and travellers looking to enhance their holiday experience with a truly unforgettable cruise.

With 18 of the world's most popular cruise lines available to book, Cruise Choice technology powered by Cruise Guru will offer Jetstar customers endless choice, full online support and instant confirmation at the click of a button.”

Head of Product at Jetstar, Carly Povey added, “We've watched the increasing trend of cruising and wanted to be able to make this unique travel experience accessible to our customers.

“We have great flexibility with the cruises at Jetstar.com, from short trips within Australia to longer cruises around South East Asia to suit a range of budgets.

“Customers have come to trust they will get great value at Jetstar.com and this new cruising product is another holiday option we offer as a travel retailer to give people the opportunity to try something new."

Launch Special Offers available from Jetstar Cruises:

Offer #1
Cruise the east coast of Australia with P&O Cruises Australia. Depart on 3 September 2015 from Sydney onboard P&O Pacific Jewel for 4 nights on this Moreton Island Festival cruise. Now from $549**pp twin share. Book before 23:59 AEDT on Wednesday 26 November 2014 and receive an upgrade from an Inside to an oceanview cabin.

Offer #2
Cruise through the Pacific Islands onboard P&O Cruises Pacific Jewel. Departing Brisbane on 5 July 2015 for 7 nights with ports of call in New Caledonia and Vanuatu. Now from $899**pp twin share. Book before 23:59 AEDT on Wednesday 26 November 2014 and receive an upgrade from an Inside to an oceanview cabin.

Offer #3
Sail away on an Indonesian adventure onboard P&O Cruises Pacific Jewel. Departing Fremantle, Perth on 22 March 2015 for 12 nights. Now from $1,199**pp twin share. Book before 23:59 AEDT on Wednesday 26 November 2014 and receive an upgrade from an Inside to an oceanview cabin.

*Cruise Lines International Association Australasian Cruise Industry Report 2013.
**From prices are cruise only. Prices based on payment by PoLi, a fee of 1.5% for Visa/MasterCard and 3.1% for Amex applies. Other conditions apply

Media contacts:
Cruise Guru Media Enquiries: Alice Dodge T: 02 8399 3005
Alice@blackcommunications.com.au

Jetstar Media Enquiries: Kelly Ogilvie T: 03 8665 4337
Kelly.Ogilvie@jetstar.com

Backgrounder:
About Jetstar Airways:
Jetstar Australia and New Zealand (subsidiary of the Qantas Group) is currently the third largest domestic Australian airline (by market share) and fifth largest international airline (by capacity share) serving international routes to-and-from Australia. Jetstar operates both international and domestic services in New Zealand and is the country's second-largest airline, representing around 20 per cent of the domestic market share

About Cruise Guru:
Cruise Guru is a specialist cruise website that offers a unique, one-stop shop for cruise customers. Cruise Guru provides consumers with the best prices, the most up-to-date deals, a wealth of knowledge, unbiased experience and support, and the convenience of full live online booking for major cruiselines. Commencing operations in January 2012, in just two years Cruise Guru has revolutionised the cruise market with its unique technology and unrivalled service levels.
Cruise Guru is part of the Travel the World Pty Ltd group of companies,that has been involved in the cruising sector for over 30 years. It is 100 percent Australian owned and operated. The Cruise Guru team has a combined number of days at sea of well over 1,000, which ensures that the customer experiences expert service levels.
Cruise Guru is the leader in the online cruise space offering the ability for consumers to book search, and review over 18 different cruise lines 24/7.

About Cruise Choice:
The technology that sits behind Cruise Guru and Jetstar Cruises is Cruise Choice, a platform that opens up a gateway for the consumer to book their cruise holiday online, 24/7 with up-to-the-minute live pricing, and availability. Cruise Choice allows the consumer to be in control of their cruise holiday from start to finish, with the ability to choose the latest specials and prices, cabin type, cabin number and confirm their cruise without lengthy delays or interference.