Cruise
Someday Is Here, Celebrity Approved To Sail From US Port
In a one-line tweet, Celebrity Cruises’ CEO and president, Lisa Lutoff-Perlo pretty much summed things up: “Someday is Here.” That ‘someday’ is June 26, 2021 and it’s the day when the Celebrity Edge becomes the first cruise ship to sail from US waters in over a year. And Captain Kate McCue -- the first and still only American female Captain -- will have the honour of leading the fleet – and the industry – back into operation Celebrity Edge will depart Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, setting sail on a seven-night cruise of the Caribbean in what promises to be a...
NCL Redeploying Eight More Ships
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), says that it will resume operations from additional U.S. and international ports this fall. Passengers will once again sail aboard Norwegian Breakaway, Encore, Escape, Pearl, Jewel, Sun, Spirit and Norwegian's Pride of America to explore Hawaii, the Caribbean, Panama Canal, Asia and much more. Earlier this week, NCL also announced its return to Seattle for the Alaska cruise season, with a start date of Aug. 7, 2021. Cruises expected to operate in the U.S. are contingent on obtaining a Conditional Sailing Certificate from the U.S. Centers for Disease...
AmaWaterways Resuming Europe Sailing On July 3
AmaWaterways is set to resume its sailings in Europe – with select ships -- beginning July 3, 2021 in Portugal. In making the announcement, Kristin Karst, executive vice president and co-founder of AmaWaterways, said: “We are so excited to see the situation in Europe evolving in a positive direction and are very optimistic about the new tourist entry requirements that will be officially announced in the coming days.” Karst continued: “We are proud to announce a selection of sailings starting the first week of July in Portugal with other restart dates throughout July on...
Uniworld Ready To Set Sail On June 20
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises will resume cruising on June 20, 2021, debuting its recently transformed Super Ship S.S. La Venezia in Italy. Cruises will restart in France shortly after Italy, with first departures for S.S. Bon Voyage on June 27, S.S. Joie de Vivre on July 4 and S.S. Catherine on July 11. This announcement follows the news that Italy and France will reopen their borders for international travellers in June. Ellen Bettridge, president & CEO of Uniworld, said: “We’ve been waiting for this moment and are beyond thrilled to be back on the rivers, welcoming...
Norwegian Cruise Line Prepares For Alaska Return
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) says it expects to resume its cruise operations from the U.S. beginning Aug. 7, 2021 with week-long voyages from Seattle to Alaska. NCL’s announcement comes following the temporary waiver of the Passenger Vessel Services Act, which allows cruising to Alaska to resume upon obtaining the pending Conditional Sailing Certificate from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ("CDC"). Harry Sommer, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line, said: “Seattle has always been our second home, and we are beyond excited to return...
Silversea Sails Back To The Galapagos
Silversea Cruises is returning to service in the Galapagos Islands with its new ship, Silver Origin. The ship arrived in San Cristóbal on April 30 and it will begin its inaugural season on June 19 and full vaccinations will be mandatory for guests and crew embarking on the ship. The Silver Origin is the first ship to join Silversea Cruises’ fleet since it joined the Royal Caribbean Group and it is also the cruise line’s first destination-specific ship. The Silver Origin will sail on two alternating itineraries that incorporate five maiden calls, including the island of...
Royal Caribbean Sets A Course For Alaska
Royal Caribbean International is returning to Alaska this summer, marking the first step in its U.S. comeback. The cruise company unveiled plans to launch its Alaska season with 7-night cruises – roundtrip from Seattle – on Serenade and Ovation of the Seas, beginning July 19 and August 13, respectively. After more than a year with cruising on pause and the significant impact it has had on Alaskan communities, travellers can now chart a course for the culture-rich destinations they have looked forward to discovering while helping revive the local economies. The new summer...
Holland America Ready To Restart Alaska Sailings
Holland America Line is planning to restart its cruises to Alaska in July, with roundtrip sailings from Seattle, Washington aboard Nieuw Amsterdam. The announcement of the restart comes following the passage of the Alaska Tourism Restoration Act, work with Alaska government officials and recent guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Bookings are open for the 10 Saturday departures that will operate from July 24 through Oct. 2. The seven-day “Alaskan Explorer” itinerary calls at Juneau, Icy Strait Point, Sitka and Ketchikan. Scenic cruising...