Cruise
Harmony Of The Seas Sails Back In the Western Med
Royal Caribbean International is back in the western Mediterranean with the Harmony of the Seas now sailing from its new summer home in Barcelona, Spain. The Harmony of the Seas joins the Jewel of the Seas and Anthem of the Seas in Europe. The Oasis Class ship is operating a series of 7-night cruises around the Western Mediterranean. From August to it will visit Palma De Mallorca, Spain before sailing to Italy, where it will visit Florence, Rome and Naples. Passengers will also have the option of beginning their cruise in Italy, sailing roundtrip from Rome. Ben Bouldin, vice...
AmaWaterways Adds Sailing In Response To Demand
AmaWaterways had added a third sailing of its Seven River Journey – introduced earlier this year – which will depart in the fall of 2023; taking passengers through 14 countries over 47 days. The addition of the fall itinerary comes in response to what AmaWaterways reports as the “overwhelming popularity” of the Spring and Summer sailings. The fall cruise departs on Aug. 24, 2023 from Paris and returns Oct. 9, 2023 to Giurgiu, Romania with fares beginning at $26,999 per guest. Kristin Karst, executive vice president and co-founder of AmaWaterways, said: “Our Seven River...
NCL Makes Its Great Cruise Comeback From Miami
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) celebrated two history making milestones for the company as the Norwegian Gem commenced voyages from the company's home city of Miami following a 17-month cruising suspension and the first guests were welcomed into its recently completed NCL Terminal at PortMiami. Marking the third of NCL’s 17 ships to resume operations after Norwegian Jade from Athens on July 25, 2021 and Norwegian Encore from Seattle on Aug. 7, 2021, Norwegian Gem set sail over the weekend on a week-long voyage to the Caribbean with calls to Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico; Roatan,...
Uniworld Passengers Must Be Fully Vaccinated
All guests sailing with Uniworld Boutique River Cruises will now be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to their sailing. The move takes effect immediately, with Uniworld’s CEO and president, Ellen Bettridge explaining: “We’re implementing this new requirement to ensure all of our guests are not only protected, but able to enjoy their river cruising experience to the fullest without restriction.” Bettridge continued: “In alignment with many of the countries we travel to now requiring proof of vaccination to enter museums, restaurants and historical...
Jamaica Ready To Set Sail
Cruise operations are resuming in Jamaica today (Aug. 16) with the Carnival Sunshine scheduled to call at the Port of Ocho Rios. It will be the first cruise ship with international passengers to call at a Jamaican port since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. It will also mark a major step in the phased reopening of Jamaica’s tourism sector, which has been adversely impacted by the global pandemic. Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett said: “I am very pleased to advise that Jamaica will finally see the return of cruise on Monday August 16. We welcome this resumption as we...
TTAND Adds Seabourn As An Approved Supplier
The Travel Agent Next Door has named Seabourn to approved supplier status for the host agency. Flemming Friisdahl, founder, The Travel Agent Next Door, said that: “We are seeing an increased demand for luxury and expedition product and Seabourn definitely belongs in our luxury portfolio.” He added: “Our agents have been asking for more cruise companies of this calibre of cruise line and we are very pleased to add Seabourn to our offering.” Steve Smotrys, Vice President, Global Sales & Trade Relations at Seabourn said the company is “thrilled to be able to strengthen...
American Queen Resumes Sailings
American Queen Steamboat Company’s American Queen has welcomed its first revenue guests in 18 months, becoming the fourth vessel to return to service for the U.S. flagged cruise line. The American Queen sails from New Orleans resuming the 2021 season on the Mississippi and Ohio rivers. As the line’s flagship vessel, the American Queen’s return to service is an important milestone as it marks American Queen Steamboat Company’s 10th anniversary of the company closing on the purchase of the storied paddlewheeler (Aug. 8, 2011) almost a decade to the day. John Waggoner,...
Grand Bahama Celebrates Return Of Grand Classica
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line marked a major milestone in late-July, resuming commercial operations and welcoming passengers back onboard after an extended pause. The family-owned and operated cruise line’s flagship vessel, Grand Classica, sailed from the Port of Palm Beach to Grand Bahama Island, marking the return of the line’s popular two-night ‘micro-cation’ cruise vacations. To ensure the health and safety of all passengers and crew, Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line has implemented extensive cleanliness protocols, and is adhering to all policies outlined and required by the...