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Discover World Heritage With European Waterways
After months at home, travellers are looking at less crowded destinations where they can safely social distance. UNESCO World Heritage sites are a great option, since many are natural attractions that can be enjoyed in the fresh, open air. European Waterways takes guests to some of the top UNESCO sites in Europe aboard their fleet of luxury hotel barges, offering the opportunity to see these wonders “up close and in person.” These include such famous attractions as France’s grand Canal du Midi – a masterpiece of hydraulic and structural engineering and one of the greatest...
MSC Set To Resume Med Sailings On Jan. 24
MSC Cruises says that as a result of the extension of the restrictive measures related to movement within Italy, as set out in the latest decree from the Italian government preventing access to and use of ports of embarkation until Jan. 15, it has been forced to cancel the cruises of MSC Grandiosa departing from Genoa, Italy on Jan. 10 and, as a measure of precaution, to also cancel the cruise departure of Jan. 17. As a result, the first cruise of MSC Grandiosa following the temporary suspension of operation in connection with the implementation of these same measures during the...
Holland America Updates On Cruise Operations
As Holland America Line continues to prepare and develop its plans to meet the Framework for Conditional Sailing Order issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the company is extending its pause of cruise operations for all departures through April 30, 2021. This operations pause includes Alaska, Mexican Riviera, Pacific Coast, Caribbean, Mediterranean and Canada/New England departures. As well, Holland America will also cancel all Alaska cruises through mid-May, Alaska departures on three ships through early June, any Land+Sea Journeys connected with...
Carnival Extends Its Pause
Carnival Cruise Line is notifying guests of additional cruise cancellations, including extending its pause in all operations in the U.S. through March 31, 2021, as well as select ships and homeport operations related to itineraries and dry dock work. Booked guests and travel agents are being notified directly of the cancellations and their options for a generous future cruise credit and onboard credit package, or a full refund. The cancellations include: All embarkations from U.S. homeports through March 31, 2021 Carnival Freedom from Galveston through April 10, 2021 (which...
AmaWaterways Unveils Hosts For 2021 Wine Cruises
AmaWaterways has announced the return of several popular wine hosts – as well as a few new surprises – for its 2021 season. With more than 60 Celebration of Wine River Cruises through Europe, AmaWaterways will welcome aboard notable wine experts, certified sommeliers, and vineyard owners as hosts, connecting guests with lectures and tastings to complement the extensive array of included shore excursions. As an additional highlight, two all-new itineraries will showcase the epicurean traditions and historic sights of Normandy and take guests for the first time into the famed...
Crystal Endeavor Set To Debut In Summer 2021
Crystal Endeavor, the German-built, PC6-designated vessel for Crystal Expedition Cruises is on track to debut in Summer 2021. Originally set to launch in August of 2020, the ship’s construction was delayed as the global health crisis forced a shutdown of MV WERFTEN where Crystal Endeavor is currently under construction. The shipyard has reopened fully this year and Crystal is pleased with the resumption of work on the vessel. Jack Anderson, Crystal’s interim president and CEO, said: “While we are certainly disappointed that Crystal Endeavor’s delivery has been delayed,...
Avalon Waterways A Cure For Cabin Fever
Avalon Waterways is offering travellers is offering travellers a chance to cruise the Rhine River in the “suitest,” safest, quickest and most direct path back to cruising in 2021. The chance to dive into off-the-beaten-path adventures in storybook settings where happiness and Rieslings flow. With an unparalleled entry price ($1,974*), not-so-common-cabins with the widest-views in river cruising, not to mention award-winning Suite Ships with wide-open spaces, fresh air and fresher perspectives – plus more excursions with fewer passengers – Avalon offers the cure for Cabin...
TravelBrands Partners With Atlas Ocean Voyages
Atlas Ocean Voyages is TravelBrands newest cruise line partner. Atlas Ocean Voyages is a brand new, luxe-adventure cruise line that allows guests to visit off-the-beaten-path destinations while enjoying one-of-a-kind experiences. Travel agents can book Atlas Ocean Voyages product through TravelBrands. Nathalie Tanious, COO, TravelBrands, said: “We’re always looking for new ways to provide agents with top travel choices for their clients and help get them the best price possible.” Tanious continued: “Our new partnership with Atlas Ocean Voyages offers both small ship...