Uniworld: River Cruise Line with Self-Disinfecting Coating on All Ships
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, part of the iconic hospitality company The Travel Corporation...
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World Navigator, Atlas Ocean Voyages’ First Expedition Ship Floats Out; Sister Ship World Traveller Lays Keel
With nine months until launch, Atlas Ocean Voyages’ World Navigator was floated out at West Sea Viana Shipyard in Portugal. The ‘float out’ marks the first time World Navigator enters the water and floats of her own accord. Now in wet dock, the small expedition ship is being outfitted with elegant and luxurious amenities and décor. Meanwhile, construction of World Traveller, Atlas’ second expedition ship, is already in progress, and her keel was also laid at West Sea Viana Shipyard.
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Sea Cloud Cruises Sets its Sights on Spring 2021
The Hamburg shipping company, Sea Cloud Cruises, has cancelled its entire winter program in the Caribbean. “In view of the current development of the Covid-19 pandemic, this necessary step is the only way to give our guests and all our sales partners the peace of mind when planning for future travel,” says Managing Director Daniel Schäfer. With the launch of the Sea Cloud Spirit, they will send three exclusive tall ships on extraordinary sailing trips in European waters, starting in Spring 2021.
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Enjoy Fall’s Spectacle at The New York Botanical Garden
The New York Botanical Garden is the perfect place to experience the splendor of fall. On display now, NYBG visitors can behold a plethora of pumpkins along the Great Pumpkin Path on the lawn of the newly reopened Enid A. Haupt Conservatory; spy whimsical, pumpkin-headed scarecrows around the Botanical Garden grounds; and marvel at displays of kiku—meticulously trained Japanese chrysanthemums in awe-inspiring shapes and styles—in and around the Conservatory and the Leon Levy Visitor Center.
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Regent Seven Seas Cruises®’ 2023 World Cruise Breaks Booking Record
Regent Seven Seas Cruises®’ 2023 World Cruise Breaks Booking Record for Second Year in...
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Costa Cruises Announces New 2021 Itineraries
Costa Cruises is continuing its program for the gradual and responsible reintroduction of cruise holidays. Following the presentation of its cruises for the 2020-21 winter season, the Italian company has now also reshaped its itineraries for the rest of 2021, with the same common objective of offering its guests the best possible cruise experience with enhanced health protocols.
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Costa Cruises Restarts Vacations From September 6
Following the approval yesterday by the Italian Government of the resumption of cruises and the new health protocol, Costa Cruises is planning to restart its operations from Italian ports gradually on September 6, 2020.
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MAX SHORE Delivers Complete Land-and-sea Luxury Journey
Atlas Ocean Voyages, the small-ship, luxe-adventure cruise brand, has announced MAX SHORE, extended, regional odysseys that include a complimentary, three- to six-day overland adventure during the voyage. These “vacations-within-vacations” bring guests to must-see, inland destinations and landmarks that Atlas is first to offer in the cruise industry.
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UnCruise Adventures Restarts Travel
Following an unprecedented cessation to travel, leading small boat operator, UnCruise Adventures will be the only small boat setting sail in Southeast Alaska this summer. The company’s CEO Dan Blanchard will welcome aboard excited guests and ensure the brand’s signature components of safety and experiential travel are in place for the August 1st departure out of Juneau.
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New Short Film Shows the Power of Indigenous Storytelling
In its ongoing effort to share stories about the power of conscious travel, The TreadRight Foundation has released a short film featuring its ‘People’ Ambassador, Sarain Fox (Anishinaabe). As many of us are exploring our own backyards and with the pent-up return of travel, the short film highlights the critical role that Indigenous stories and knowledge play in truly appreciating a place and its people, especially in Canada.
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Victory Cruise Lines Announces New Health and Safety Protocols
Victory Cruise Lines (VCL), operated by American Queen Steamboat Company (AQSC), Hornblower® Family Company, has created enhanced health and safety protocols to keep guests, crew and the communities the vessels visit safe in the face of COVID-19. New steps being implemented include pre-cruise screening, crew screening, updated boarding processes and increased sanitation measures. These new policies are in place and ready to be implemented when VCL resumes operations in 2021.
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Azamara Experiences High Demand for 2021 European Sailings
Despite the fact that cruising has come to a halt for now, boutique cruise line Azamara is seeing high demand for guests to get back on the water. In a survey sent to 6,000 Azamara loyalty members, almost 50 percent are eager to take a cruise in the next 12-months and over 40 percent of participants are willing to take flights longer than 10-hours. Leading in destinations, Mediterranean sailings are proving to be most popular for 2021, followed by Australia and New Zealand, Iceland, Norway, and British Isles.
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