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Coronavirus travel: See list of cruise line restrictions and cancellation policies
“Today” Travel section story outlines coronavirus travel status for a number of lines. See list of cruise line restrictions and cancellation policies as of this published date. https://www.today.com/money/coronavirus-travel-latest-cruise-restrictions-cancellation-policies-t175235 Cape Horn, South America Photos by ©Dennis Cox/WorldViews
Cruise Lines Private Islands
Private Islands by Cruise Line Here’s a rundown of the private island ports of call by cruise line: Costa Cruises – Costa Cruises guests visit Catalina Island, off the coast of the Dominican Republic. It features activities such as volleyball, beach Olympics, snorkeling, and massages on the beach. Cruise passengers can also rent jet skis, go for banana-boat rides, or relax on a long beach edged with palm trees. Music and barbecues complete an idyllic day and, for …
Crystal’s Limited Edition 30th Anniversary Cookbook Offers a Taste of Celebrated Onboard Cuisine
More than 200 pages of mouthwatering, Michelin-inspired recipes showcases Crystal’s celebrated culinary experience Courtesy Crystal Cruises: MIAMI, March 5, 2020 – As Crystal marks its 30th Anniversary of cruising this year, the company has unveiled Taste, a commemorative cookbook celebrating the onboard culinary experience that has long been one of the most acclaimed elements of the award-winning brand. From cover to cover, the book takes readers and aspiring chefs on a global journey through the destinations Crystal explores and the …
Celestyal Cruises … Extends “Big Cruise Sale”
Celestyal Cruises Responds To Coronavirus With “Peace Of Mind Policy*” For New And Current Bookings & Extends “Big Cruise Sale” Courtesy Celestyal Cruises: ATHENS, GREECE (March 10, 2020) – In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Celestyal Cruises, the award-winning, number one choice for travelers to the Greek Islands and the Mediterranean, has launched a “Peace of Mind Policy*” to include current bookings for travel between now and June 30, 2020. Customers are able to alter their …
Newly Amplified Freedom of the Seas Makes Southern Caribbean Debut – Royal Caribbean’s Year-round Southern Caribbean Season Begins With First Look at $116 Million Transformation
Courtesy Royal Caribbean International: MIAMI, March 9, 2020 – A new wave of island flair has arrived in the Southern Caribbean. With a crowd-pleasing combination of new thrills, guest favorites and top-rated destinations, Royal Caribbean International’s newly amplified Freedom of the Seas has debuted its $116 million transformation in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The transformed ship unveils new adventures from bow to stern, including The Perfect Storm duo of high-speed waterslides, a vibrant Caribbean poolscape, the cruise …
AmaSiena, AmaWaterways newest river cruise ship for 2020 …
AmaWaterways river cruise ship, the AmaSiena, will launch in July 2020. The AmaSiena, a 156-guest ship, will sail seven-, 10- and 11-night itineraries in Europe along the Rhine, Main, Moselle and Danube rivers. Like AmaWaterways similar vessels, the AmaLea, the AmaKristina and the upcoming AmaMora, the new ship will have connecting staterooms and a variety of dining choices, such as regionally inspired cuisine in the Main Restaurant and a wine-paired tasting menu in The Chef’s Table Restaurant. …
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AmaDahlia. a new river cruise ship on Egypt’s Nile River …
AmaWaterways has announced plans to launch the AmaDahlia. a new river cruise ship on Egypt’s Nile River in September 2021. September 2021 AmaWaterways will begin offering 11-night Secrets of Egypt & Nile cruise and land itinerary to include a seven-night roundtrip river cruise on the AmaDahlia from Luxor and three-night pre- and one-night post-cruise stays in Cairo at the Four Seasons, Cairo at The First Residence. The river cruise portion of the itinerary will take in such …
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Book A Cruise Now … (travel co’s relax and change cancellation policies)
The cruise lines are updating their cancellation policies, allowing for more flexibility. Working with a cruise travel specialist, they can help you book and assist with details. Cruise Line Policies Recently Updated / Issued: (more will be added as issued): Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line has issued a formal response to the March 8 n-COVID19 U.S. State Department travel advisory, emphasizing the strength of its unique Bahamas vacation product. The official statement is as follows: “We want to …
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Success Has Never Looked So Good: Celebrity Apex Returns From Successful First Sea Trial
The completion of the sea trial marks a major milestone in the road to delivery for Celebrity Apex … (Courtesy Celebrity Cruises) Saint-Nazaire, France – February 11, 2020 – Celebrity Apex returned to the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint Nazaire, France, over the weekend following a very successful first sea trial. As anticipated, the Celebrity Cruises ship followed in the footsteps of its Edge Series sister ship, the award-winning Celebrity Edge, far surpassing performance expectations. The trial, conducted between February 4-8, 2020, …
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