Cruise
Lift The CSO: CLIA
CLIA says that the additional cruise industry instructions issued April 2 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) under the Framework for Conditional Sailing (CSO) are disappointing. The cruise industry association argues that the new requirements are unduly burdensome, largely unworkable, and seem to reflect a zero-risk objective rather than the mitigation approach to COVID that is the basis for every other US sector of our society. To that end, CLIA is reiterating its call for the Framework for Conditional Sailing Order (CSO) to be lifted. In a statement,...
Celebrity Apex To Debut In Greece This Summer
Celebrity Cruises’ president and CEO, Lisa Lutoff-Perlo has confirmed that the Celebrity Apex, the second sship in the brand’s Edge Series, will make its long-awaited world debut in Greece this summer beginning June 19. It will operate seven-night sailings roundtrip from Athens through September 2021, visiting some of the most idyllic destinations in the Mediterranean, including Mykonos, Rhodes and Santorini, Greece; Limassol, Cyprus; and Haifa and Jerusalem, Israel. The sailings are now for booking on March 30. Celebrity Apex will sail with all crew and guests above the age of...
The Great Cruise Comeback
Norwegian Cruise Line is dubbing its return to service as “The Great Cruise Comeback.” After 13 months without sailings, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. — which operates Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands – announced it’s on course to return to cruising beginning in July and August 2021 on Norwegian Joy, Jade and Gem with departures from Jamaica, Dominican Republic and Greece. “We’re back, and we’re ready. We believe that this is not only going to be the healthiest and safest vacation experience but this is going to be the...
Hornblower Group Rebrands Portfolio
Hornblower Group has launched City Experiences as the new brand name for the company’s water-based and land-based portfolio of offerings. Hornblower Niagara Cruises, a significant segment of City Experiences’ Canadian operations, will now operate as Niagara City Cruises and will continue providing services from its dock at the base of the iconic Niagara Falls as one of the most desired and scenic attractions in one of Canada’s most popular tourist destinations. The twin catamarans of Niagara City Cruises -- the Niagara Thunder and Niagara Wonder -- will continue to...
Explore The Wonders Of Ontario’s Waterways
For those looking for adventure this summer, Le Boat has partnered with Madawaska Kanu Centre and OWL Rafting to bring together three fantastic waterways in Ontario’s Highlands and offer your clients three unique outdoor adventures this summer. Ontario's Highlands has equal water to land, with the Madawaska River and UNESCO World Heritage Rideau Canal both flowing into Canada’s heritage river, the Ottawa River. Together, these three waterways combine to create Ontario’s Water Trail. For travel advisors with clients looking to get away from the crowds and get outside this...
Viking Continues Its Restart With New Sailings
Viking says that it is continuing to restart limited operations with a collection of sailings around Bermuda and Iceland beginning in June 2021. As a result of strong demand among past Viking guests in the United Kingdom, Viking has also added two additional sailings of the England’s Scenic Shores itinerary in June 2021. All of Viking’s new Welcome Back voyages will be available exclusively for vaccinated guests, in accordance with local entry rules in many of the destinations that will welcome Viking ships -- and as a complement to Viking’s new health and safety protocol...
Riviera River Requiring Vaccinations, Negative Test
In an effort to prioritize health and safety, Riviera River Cruises will require that all guests boarding its ships be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or present a negative test prior to travel when European river cruising restarts. Guests who aren’t fully vaccinated will be offered a complimentary COVID-19 test to allow them to depart on their cruise. The requirements will also apply to crew members, who will have additional daily temperature checks and ongoing health screenings. For more, go to https://www.rivierarivercruises.com . Marilyn Conroy, Riviera River...
NCLH Has A Plan To Return To Cruising
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. -- which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands – has released details of a two-pronged plan for its long-awaited return to cruising this summer. The cruise company unveiled a phased cruise resumption for voyages embarking outside of the U.S. with sailings originating in Jamaica, Dominican Republic and Greece beginning in July 2021 with Norwegian Joy, Jade and Gem. In parallel, NCLH submitted a proposal to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on April 5, 2021,...