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UnCruise Adventures Is Sailing In Alaska This Summer

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About UnCruise Adventures UnCruise Adventures is a responsible travel and adventure leader in the small boat industry. They operate boutique yachts and small boats carrying 22-86 guests on voyages in Alaska, Hawaiian Islands, Mexico’s Sea of Cortes, Columbia and Snake rivers, coastal Washington, Galapagos, Costa Rica, Panama, Belize and Colombia. Your Health & Wellbeing To ensure the health and safety of guests and crew, UnCruise Adventures has implemented a requirement for fully vaccinated cruises and additional safety …

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U.S. Senate passes legislation to enable Alaska cruising this summer

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Courtesy Travel Weekly: By Johanna Jainchill |May 14, 2021| The U.S. Senate unanimously passed legislation that temporarily relieves cruise ships sailing in Alaska of the Passenger Vessel Services Act (PVSA) restrictions for as long as Canada’s cruise ban is in place. The Alaska Tourism Restoration Act , sponsored by Alaska’s Republican senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, only applies to large cruise ships taking passengers between the states of Washington and Alaska. The PVSA, enacted in 1886, …

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MSC Virtuosa Arrives In Southampton, Ready To Restart Cruising In The UK

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MSC Cruises’ latest flagship, MSC Virtuosa, has arrived in Southampton, her homeport for the summer, ready to restart cruising in UK on May 20 MSC Virtuosa will embark on her maiden voyage around the British Isles She will become the third MSC Cruises ship back at sea, sailing 3- and 4-night mini cruises, before starting 7-night sailings around the UK Courtesy MSC Cruises: Geneva, Switzerland (May 13, 2021) – MSC Virtuosa, MSC Cruises’ latest flagship, has arrived …

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CDC Tweaks Cruise Mask-Wearing and Shore Excursion Rules

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Courtesy Travel Weekly, By Johanna Jainchill, May 12, 2021 The CDC today relaxed restrictions on mask-wearing outdoors and shore excursions, but otherwise did not make any major changes to rules on cruise ships with 100% of passengers and crew vaccinated. The CDC’s cruise restart Operations Manual now says that vaccinated passengers are not required to wear masks outside, except in crowded spaces, while unvaccinated passengers still must, including while sunbathing on lounge chairs spaced six feet apart …

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Holland America Line to Restart Cruising from Greece in August 2021

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COURTESY Holland America Line: Seattle, Wash., May 5, 2021 — Working in close coordination with the government of Greece, Holland America Line has received approval to restart cruising from Piraeus (Athens) in August with four departures aboard Eurodam. Bookings for these cruises will open May 6. Departing Aug. 15 and 29, the “Idyllic Greek Isles” itinerary features Kotor, Montenegro, plus the Greek isles of Kékira (Corfu), Thíra (Santorini) and Mykonos. “Ancient Wonders” departs Aug. 22 to explore …

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Alaska: Experience the Last Frontier

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Courtesy Travel Guides Free: For many avid travelers, Alaska is a top bucket list destination, as very few places around the world embody a similar spirit of adventure. Breath-taking landscapes, extraordinary wildlife, and captivating local culture and people make Alaska a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Whether you’re looking for a romantic getaway, a more traditional family vacation, or an adrenaline-fueled wilderness adventure, you can find it on the Last Frontier. If Alaska isn’t already on your bucket list, it …

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Unique Destinations for Your Spring Getaway

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Courtesy Travel Guides Free: It’s that time of year! We survived the cold winter and the weather is finally getting warmer! For many of us, as the weather changes, our desire to travel starts knocking at our door. Spring is when beach season starts ramping up, so when planning trips during this time of year, our minds tend to focus on digging our toes in the sand. While beach trips are a great vacation, we encourage you …

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Extraordinary Extras On Atlas Ocean Voyages

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Atlas takes every aspect of your journey into account, from the luxurious amenities in your accommodations to convenient features on board, and everything else in between. You can always expect a luxe-adventure experience. A Warm & Friendly Welcome Every luxe-adventure expedition is a bon voyage with details like a chilled champagne or craft cocktail welcome that make guests feel at home. Absolute relaxation & comfort Permission to indulge and luxuriate on board With supreme amenities L’Occitane en …

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Dennis Cox and Clark Norton receive national recognition through the INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD®!

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(Ann Arbor, Michigan) — The INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD recognized Cruising the World: From Gondolas to Megaships with photography by Dennis Cox and text by Clark Norton in the category of Coffee Table Book as a Winner. The competition is judged by experts from different aspects of the book industry, including publishers, writers, editors, book cover designers and professional copywriters. Selected award winners and distinguished favorites are based on overall excellence. Cruising the World: From Gondolas to Megaships …

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