Victory Cruise Lines chooses Anglo-Eastern Leisure Management
Victory Cruise Lines selected Anglo-Eastern Leisure Management for hotel operations, provisioning, crewing and logistics services.
October 3, 2024
Miami-based Anglo-Eastern Leisure Management is led by President/CEO Dietmar Wertanzl.
'Dietmar Wertanzl and the Anglo-Eastern Leisure Management team have a proven track record of superior service delivery across the cruise industry and small ship space, paired with firsthand knowledge of these specialized vessels operating in the Great Lakes,' said David William Kelly, chief operating officer, Victory Cruise Lines. 'I value Dietmar’s personal touch collaborating on the onboard cuisine development in particular and look forward to this partnership relaunching Victory Cruise Lines together.'
The Victory and Anglo-Eastern teams developed a food and beverage program for Victory I and Victory II that ranges from casual pub fare to elegant meals with great views.
New Tuscan Stone Grill concept
The Tuscan Stone Grill, a new included specialty dinner concept in The Grill, lets diners cook their own meats at their table on individual hot stones. The restaurant spans the stern of the ships, offering expansive views.
'At Anglo-Eastern Leisure Management, we are passionate about small-ship cruising and admire the Victory Cruises Lines Founder and Chairman John Waggoner for returning these beautiful boutique vessels to where they were intended to sail — the Great Lakes,' Wertanzl said.
'I look forward to once again collaborating with David William Kelly and the Victory Cruise Lines team to deliver memorable experiences onboard.'
April 16, 2025 kickoff
Victory Cruise Lines will kick off its inaugural 2025 season with a 'New England & Canada 2025 Reunion Cruise,' from Portland, Maine to Toronto departing April 16. Hosted by John and Claudette Waggoner, the 10-night cruise through the Canadian Maritimes and St. Lawrence Seaway will reunite travelers from past voyages and feature guest entertainers Greg and Lindy Pendzick and Michaelyn Oby.
36 Great Lakes voyages
After that, Victory begins its season of 36 Great Lakes voyages featuring 33 that visit all five lakes in one sailing. Cruises from Chicago embark at Navy Pier. A one-night pre-cruise hotel stay at a premium property is included with all departures.
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