MV Sinbad Official Launch Programme

Saturday 26 September 2009, Milford Sound

11.00 am Guests start arriving at Milford Visitor Centre, Milford Sound, and board vessel

11.15 am Real Journeys CEO Dave Hawkey – formal welcome and introduction of iwi representatives Michael Skerrett and Stewart Bull

11.20 am Mihi and karakia – Michael Skerrett and Stewart Bull

11.30 am Dave Hawkey introduces Real Journeys Chairman Bill Baylis

11.35 am Bill Baylis speaks

11.40 am Dave Hawkey introduces Guest of Honour Deputy Prime Minister Mr Bill English

11.45 am Deputy Prime Minister Mr Bill English speaks

12.00 noon Dave Hawkey introduces Reverend Karl Lamb

12.05 pm Reverend Karl Lamb - Blessing

12.15 pm Abbe Hutchins breaks bottle and christens the vessel

12.30 pm MV Sinbad departs for cruise with lunch served on board

1.30 pm MV Sinbad returns to Milford Sound Wharf

2.00 pm Coach departs for Te Anau and Queenstown

 MV Sinbad