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Cruise Tourism Resumes To St. Kitts & Nevis
St. Kitts and Nevis are celebrating the resumption of cruise tourism with the recent arrival of the Seabourn Odyssey, which will make a port call every week during the period July to October 2021. To mark the occasion of the ship’s arrival, there was a symbolic ship-to-ship salute, live steelpan performances and the renown drummers greeted the Odyssey, her passengers and crew as it docked at South Friars Bay. Prime Minister, Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris said: “Today is indeed a wonderful day for people of St. Kitts and Nevis as we warmly welcome the luxurious Seabourn Odyssey...
Become A Riviera River Cruises’ Expert At Cruise360
Riviera River Cruises is gearing up to welcome travel advisors at the Cruise Lines International Association’s (CLIA) Cruise360 taking place at the Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida from July 27 to Aug. 1, 2021. During the event, Riviera will offer travel advisors the opportunity to become a Riviera River Cruises expert during its product workshop on July 29 with immediate graduation and the chance to win a free cruise available to all attendees. As well, Riviera will offer product showcases on July 30. Marilyn Conroy, Riviera River Cruises’ Executive Vice President...
Small Ship Sightseeing Sets Sail In Ontario
With Ontario now in Stage 3, small ship sightseeing tours operating in South Eastern Ontario are ready to welcome visitors for summer and fall tours, with all the necessary safety protocols and social distancing measures in place. Each sightseeing tour offers passengers an chance to experience some of the scenic routes along Ontario’s waterways, including the 1000 Islands. All ships operate with strict COVID-19 Health and Safety programs in place including protocols for reduced passenger capacity, mask usage and physical distancing onboard. Passengers cruise through...
Escape To Bermuda With Crystal Cruises
Crystal Cruises has announced that it is redeploying the Crystal Symphony for sailings from U.S. homeports in Boston and New York for its new Luxury Bermuda Escapes -- a series of seven-night voyages to Bermuda beginning in August. The first four voyages will depart roundtrip from Boston’s Flynn Cruiseport beginning on Aug. 22, 2021, featuring Sunday-to-Sunday itineraries, followed by nine voyages set to depart round-trip from New York’s Manhattan Cruise Terminal beginning on Sept. 24, 2021, featuring Friday-to-Friday itineraries. The cruise company notes that when Crystal...
Royal Caribbean Answers The Call Of The Wild
Serenade of the Seas set sail earlier this week, becoming the first cruise ship to head for Alaska since September 2019. The sailing marks a milestone for the cruise industry, local workforce and Alaska’s communities that were significantly impacted by the absence of all cruise tourism, which normally represents more than 60% of the state’s visitors and generates upwards of $3 billion for its economy each year. Calling Seattle home, Serenade offers 7-night itineraries with highlights such as Icy Strait Point, Juneau, Ketchikan and Sitka, Alaska, along with Endicott Arm fjord...
Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours Set To Celebrate 30th Season
Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours will mark a significant milestone in 2021, celebrating its 30th season taking passengers on rides through the whitewater of the Niagara River. After being closed for several months due to COVID-19 restrictions, the company is excited to welcome guests back on board, and celebrate the significance of 30 years of business in the Niagara region. John Kinney, president of Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours, said: “This is a really big year for us,” “Aside from celebrating three decades of business, this summer marks our re-opening as restrictions ease and we can...
Mixed Vaccines Acceptance Cause Cruising Conundrum
Multiple cruise lines have updated their travel requirements to prohibit travellers who have received mixed vaccine doses. The policy updates impact many Canadians who received mixed doses and follows the WHO’s announcement that the trend of mixing vaccines is “dangerous.” However, some cruise lines advise that they will approve two different mRNA vaccines — Pfizer and Moderna — but not one dose of a vector vaccine like AstraZeneca. Holland America Line’s website states: If I've received mixed vaccinations, will that satisfy your vaccination requirements? Guests who have...
Become A Master With MSC Cruises
MSC Cruises has launched a comprehensive e-learning platform for Canadian travel agents called MSC Masters, a digital program to provide information about the cruise line’s products, ships and sailing itineraries. As well, the program aims to broaden MSC’s distribution channel by raising interest from travel agencies who are not yet familiar with MSC Cruises. Agents who enrol in the program will progressively earn rewards to eventually become an MSC Cruises Master. As an additional incentive for agents MSC Cruises, where permissible, will draw 10 $200 or 20 $100 gift cards for...