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AmaWaterways Resumes European Operations
AmaWaterways has resumed operations in Europe with a series of charter sailings onboard AmaKristina in Germany with local guests. As the first U.S.-based river cruise line to resume sailings, the company continues to pioneer innovation in river cruising, warmly welcoming guests while implementing the newly enhanced health and safety protocols on board its award-winning ships. Kristin Karst, executive vice president and co-founder of AmaWaterways, said: “As the proud Godmother of our award-winning AmaKristina, I am honored that she was our very first river cruise ship to set...
Health, Safety A Priority For Riviera River Cruises
When Riviera River Cruises returns to Europe’s waterways, guests will find new policies and procedures in place to prioritize their health and safety, and that of the crew. Riviera is working to meet the highest possible health and safety standards on board its ships, with continual updates from governmental and local tourism authorities. Additionally, the river cruise line has hired one of the industry’s leading independent health and safety experts to advise it in these unprecedented times. Marilyn Conroy, Riviera River Cruises’ executive vice president sales and...
Crystal Symphony Unveils 2023 Itineraries
Crystal Cruises has the Crystal Symphony’s 2023 itineraries, featuring 36 all-inclusive voyages of six to 15 nights take guests on far-away journeys that span from exotic, tropical and remote retreats to culturally rich and deeply spiritual explorations. With several regions explored at different times of year, the roster of 2023 sailings offers travellers options to visit many regions outside of high seasons. When Crystal Symphony’s itineraries open for booking on July 22, it will bring more than three and a half years of choices for travellers to plan their future...
Bahamas Paradise Resuming Sailings Oct. 1
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line has announced that it will be delaying its return to sailing until Oct. 1, 2020. The cruise line’s CEO, Oneil Khosa said: “As you know, we recently announced that we would finally return to sea this August – offering travellers the chance to enjoy a much-needed, two-night getaway to paradise. However, given the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) extension of its No Sail Order, we have no choice but to delay our resumption of cruise operations to October 1st, 2020.” Khosa continued: “Since the outbreak of COVID-19, we have...
Royal Caribbean Updates Partners On Sailing Suspension
In a message to its industry partners, Royal Caribbean advises that the well-being of its guests, travel partners, crew and the communities that it visits remain its utmost priority. The company says in its message: “We are committed to health, safety and doing our part to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, in alignment with the guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), the suspension of all cruise operations is now extended through September 30, 2020 (excluding China sailings).” It continues: “We understand that your clients are eager...
Agents’ Choice: Last Chance To Vote
Calling all travel agents! Today is your last chance to vote in the annual Agents' Choice readership survey. Vote now at www.travelpress.com/agentschoice. In case you missed the chance to vote in Agents’ Choice - Canada's original and most authoritative travel industry survey - Baxter Media has re-opened the survey for a limited time to capture any votes that may have been missed due to the havoc wreaked by the onset of COVID-19 in mid-March. Vote for your favourite destinations, suppliers, brands and services in 40+ categories, and be entered in a draw to win one of five...
AmaWaterways’ Sell Five, Sail Free Incentive is Back
AmaWaterways has announced the return of its popular Sell Five, Sail Free booking incentive – six months ahead of previous annual launches – giving its valued travel partners more time to earn a much-needed river cruise vacation. Travel advisors who book five new FIT bookings between now and Dec. 2021 will earn a complimentary seven-night AmaWaterways river cruise for themselves and a companion*. As an added bonus this year, advisors who make 10 or more new FIT bookings* will have the opportunity to be among the first guests to sail on board the spectacular AmaDahlia (pictured),...
CDC Extends No Sail Order
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is extending its No Sail Order for cruise ships through Sept. 30, 2020. That order continues to suspend passenger operations on cruise ships with the capacity to carry at least 250 passengers in waters subject to U.S. jurisdiction. CDC supports the June 19 decision by the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) external icon to extend voluntarily the suspension of operations for passenger cruise ship travel until Sept. 15, 2020. In line with CLIA’s announcement of voluntary suspension of operation by its member...