Norwegian Cruise Line & Virgin Voyages Extend Pause on Cruising

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New cruise news with Norwegian Cruise Line and Virgin Voyages as they both update and extend their global suspensions on cruising! We discuss when each cruise line is aiming to reopen and cruise again along with their cancellation policies and options for cruisers if you have a sailing that is affected by this new cruise extension!

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Royal Caribbean Updates With Extending Pause on Cruising & Possibility of Reopening in China

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Royal Caribbean has made an announcement today extending the pause on cruising & giving us the possibility that the China market and sailings will be reopening first when cruising can begin again.

Royal Caribbean® remains committed to providing you with the support and service necessary to navigate these extraordinary times. With health and safety at the forefront, we are committed to doing our part to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and have therefore confirmed that the suspension of all cruise operations is now extended through July 31, 2020. This decision is in alignment with guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and will allot ample time to further develop our comprehensive return to service measures to protect our guests and crew as we adapt to a “new tomorrow.”

For those currently confirmed on sailings departing June 12–July 31, 2020, and not previously cancelled under our Cruise with Confidence offer, a few options have been prepared for consideration.

LIFT & SHIFT:

• Our NEW Lift & Shift option is ideal for those simply wishing to move their existing reservation to next year, protecting their original price and promotion. Select next year’s sailing on the same itinerary type, sailing length, stateroom category, and within the same 4-week window of the original cruise date and your clients are all set. Act quickly — option expires on June 10, 2020!

125% Future Cruise Credit:

• To account for the inconvenience this has caused, guests are eligible for a 125% Future Cruise Credit (FCC) that is based on the total cruise fare paid at the guest-level and will be automatically issued on-or-before June 30, 2020 — if neither of the other options is selected. Taxes and fees, as well as any pre-purchased amenities or onboard packages will be automatically refunded to the original form of payment within 45 days from the cancellation date.

• If you previously opted to take advantage of our Cruise with Confidence policy, the 100% FCC will stand, and this new option is ineligible. Additionally, if your clients redeemed their Cruise with Confidence Future Cruise Credit on a sailing that is now cancelled, your original FCC will be reinstated, plus 125% of any amount paid by the guest on the cancelled reservation.

REFUND:

• Looking for a refund? No problem! We are happy to return the funds paid per guest when requesting this option on-or-before December 31, 2020. To submit on your client’s behalf, simply complete the new “Cancellation Form” on CruisingPower.com under “Brand Programs & News” and the process will begin.  Your client can expect their refund to the original form of payment within 45 days from the cancellation date. To ensure your client is making the best choice, no need to rush on deciding — the 125% Future Cruise Credit will remain active until the point when a refund request is submitted, at which time it will be deactivated.

• If you redeemed a Cruise with Confidence Future Cruise Credit on an impacted sailing and would now prefer a refund instead, we are happy to process this request in the amount of any new funds paid above the original certificate and, in turn, will reinstate the Cruise with Confidence FCC for future use.

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Day 5 aboard the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas. Our sailing was impacted by Hurricane Dorian's in multiple ways from the path and ports that we were supposed to visit, the length of our cruise, and more! It was a successful day at sea where we enjoyed the ship and got to relax as well! Follow along as this three-day cruise turned into a six-day!

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INGREDIENTS

• Brioche bread 1 lb loaf (any bread available in market, perfebly brioche)

• Fruits loops 3 cups

GARNISH

• Mint Leaves few leaves

• Powder Sugar as required

FRUIT CUP

• Cantaloupe 1/4each

• Honey Dew 1/4each

• Watermelon 1/4each

• Strawberry 2 each

• Pears 1/2each

• Peel the cantaloupe, honey dew, and watermelon. • Cut into wedges and then slant. Cut pears into slant with skin. Cut straw- berry into quarters.

• Place all the fruit in a ramekin as shown garnish with mint leaf.

FRENCH TOAST BATTER

• Whole egg 6 each

• Sugar 1 cup

• Cinnamon Powder 1⁄2 teaspoon

• Flour 4 oz Milk 1/4 cup

Method:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F

• Grease a 9-inch pie plate with butter

• In a medium bowl combine the filling ingredients and toss to mix.

• Pour into the pie plate.

• In a small bowl mix topping ingredients

• The crumble will be sticky so just place dollops around the apples

• Bake for 35-40 minutes until topping is golden brown

INSTRUCTIONS

• Slice the brioche bread 1-inch thick.

• In a bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, flour (leaving 1/4 cup for later use to make the batter thick), milk, cinnamon until thick and smooth.

• Dip bread slices into the batter, letting them soak for 5 to 10 seconds on each side. Lift out of batter with a slotted spatula and let excess batter drain off.

• Place in skillet or non-stick pan and cook for about 3 minutes per side or until batter is set and golden brown. Transfer to a lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining bread slices.

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place some of the crushed cereal into a shallow dish.

• Whisk remaining 1/4 cup of flour into what’s left of the batter to thicken it.

• Generously brush tops of French toast with thick- ened batter, then invert into a baking dish with cereal, pressing lightly to help the cereal stick.

• Brush other side with more batter and flip to coat with cereal. Remove from the baking dish and return to a baking sheet (you can manually press a few pieces of cereal into any holes that might remain). Repeat with remaining bread slices, adding more crushed cereal to the baking dish as needed.

• Bake for 5 to 7 minutes or until batter is set and bottoms are lightly browned.

PRESENTATION

• Sprinkle toast with powdered sugar on either end. Place 2 french toast.

• Place the ramekin with fruit as shown in the picture.

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Disney Cruise Line Extends Suspension of New Departures Through Monday, July 27, 2020

May 13, 2020 – 10 AM

With the well-being of our Guests, Crew Members and Cast Members our top priority, and in line with direction from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Disney Cruise Line has suspended all-new departures through Monday, July 27, 2020.Guests currently booked on affected sailings will be offered the choice of a cruise credit to be used for a future sailing within 15 months of their original sail date, or a full refund. These Guests and travel agents will receive an email from Disney Cruise Line outlining details and next steps.Guests who booked their reservation through a travel agent should contact them directly with any questions. Those who booked directly with Disney Cruise Line and have questions after receiving their email should call us at (866) 325-6685 or (407) 566-7797.

Below is a list of impacted sailings: 

Disney Magic

• May 11-23

• May 23-30

• May 30-June 6

• June 6-13

• June 13-22

• June 22-July 1

• July 1-13

• July 13-18

• July 18-25

• July 25-Aug 5

Disney Wonder

• May 8-18

• May 18-25

• May 25-June 1

• June 1-8

• June 8-15

• June 15-22

• June 22-29

• June 29-July 6

• July 6-13

• July 13-20

• July 20-27

• July 27-Aug 3 

Disney Dream

• May 11-15

• May 15-18

• May 18-22

• May 22-25

• May 25-29

• May 29-June 1

• June 1-5

• June 5-8

• June 8-12

• June 12-17

• June 17-21

• June 21-26

• June 26-July 1

• July 1-5

• July 5-10

• July 10-13

• July 13-17

• July 17-20

• July 20-24

• July 24-27

• July 27-31 

Disney Fantasy

• May 9-16

• May 16-23

• May 23-30

• May 30-June 6

• June 6-13

• June 13-20

• June 20-27

• June 27-July 6

• July 6-11

• July 11-18

• July 18-25

• July 25-Aug 1

Adventures by Disney and AmaWaterways River Cruise Update
In our continuing effort to ensure the well-being of our Guests and team members, Adventures by Disney along with AmaWaterways, our partner in river cruise sailings, have decided to suspend all river cruise sailings and their associated Escape trips through the end of July.

The following Adventures by Disney River Cruise sailings have been cancelled:

Rhine River Cruise

• June 14, 2020

• June 28, 2020

• July 12, 2020

• July 26, 2020

Rhône River Cruise

• June 11, 2020

• July 9, 2020

Seine River Cruise

• June 11, 2020

• July 2, 2020

• July 16, 2020

Danube River Cruise

• June 20, 2020

• June 27, 2020

• July 4, 2020

• July 11, 2020

Additionally, the following Adventures by Disney Escapes have been cancelled:

• Amsterdam Escape: June 21; July 5 & 19, 2020

• Budapest Escape: June 25, 2020

• Paris Escape: June 9 & 18; July 7 & 9, 2020

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Norwegian Cruise Line Opens for Sale a Year's Worth of Aspirational Voyages

Guests Can Experience Over 20 New Destinations with Itineraries Into 2023

Cruise Line to Set Sail for All Seven Continents Including Antarctica

Miami, FL, US - May 11, 2020

Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel with a 53-year history of breaking boundaries, today announced that is has opened more than a year of wish-list worthy sailings for 2021 through 2023, with voyages to over 20 new destinations across all seven continents.

Among the notable itineraries are:

·       Norwegian Star’s first voyage to Antarctica beginning in 2021 when she sails from Buenos Aires, Argentina for a season of 14-day Extraordinary Journeys, visiting five ports of call across Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and the Falkland Islands, including a majestic sailing by Deception Island and Elephant Island/Cape Lookout.

• Norwegian Star’s March 2022 South America sailing when she will become the first in the fleet to visit Fortaleza and Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, during a 15-day itinerary departing from Rio de Janeiro.

• Norwegian Star’s July 14 and July 25, 2022 Northern European sailings, when she will make the brand’s debut in Greenland with calls to Nuuk, Qaqortoq and Nanortalik during two back-to-back 10-and -11-day sailings from Reykjavik, Iceland.

•  Norwegian Jade’s 12-day Extraordinary Journey sailings from December 2021 through January 2022, when she will make Norwegian Cruise Line history as the first ship to offer roundtrip cruises from Cape Town, South Africa. The voyages will include visits to Luderitz and Walvis Bay, Namibia; Durban, and will feature overnight calls in Cape Town and Richard’s Bay, South Africa.

• Norwegian Sun’s November 2021 sailing, when she will make her Asia debut and will become the first in the fleet to visit the exotic destinations of Nagoya, Beppu and Himeji Japan; Manila and Coron, Philippines; Kota Kinabalu and Melaka, Malaysia; Muara, Brunei and Kampot, Cambodia.

“The just-announced itineraries for 2021 through 2023 are designed to provide guests with vacations of a lifetime,” said Harry Sommer, Norwegian Cruise Line president and chief executive officer. “At this moment, we are in our respective corners of the world destination daydreaming. We wanted to use this time to provide our loyal guests with the best-of-the-best itineraries. We’ll set sail to more than 20 new incredible destinations including Antarctica, Greenland and South Africa while also sailing to the over 300 destinations our guests have come to love. This time around, we’re giving our guests more time to plan their long-awaited vacations as well as additional extraordinary ports-of-call. We can’t wait for them to experience these vacations of a lifetime.”

Among the new destinations featured in the itineraries are:

·       Elephant Island, Antarctica (No disembarkation) – January 2021 (Norwegian Star)

·       Deception Island, Antarctica (No disembarkation) – January 2021 (Norwegian Star)

·       Nagoya, Japan – November 2021 (Norwegian Sun)

·       Beppu, Japan – November 2021 (Norwegian Sun)

·       Durban, South Africa – December 2021 (Norwegian Jade)

·       Luderitz, Namibia – December 2021 (Norwegian Jade)

·       Walvis Bay, Namibia – December 2021 (Norwegian Jade)

·       Timaru, New Zealand – December 2021 (Norwegian Spirit)

·       Manila, Philippines – February 2022 (Norwegian Sun)

·       Coron, Philippines – February 2022 (Norwegian Sun)

·       Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia – February 2022 (Norwegian Sun

·       Muara, Brunei Darussalam – February 2022 (Norwegian Sun)

·       Melaka, Malaysia – February 2022 (Norwegian Sun)

·       Miyakojima (Okinawa), Japan – March 2022 (Norwegian Sun)

·       Himeji, Japan – March 2022 (Norwegian Sun)

·       Fortaleza, Brazil – March 2022 (Norwegian Star)

·       Salvador de Bahia, Brazil – March 2022 (Norwegian Star)

·       Nuuk, Greenland – July 2022 (Norwegian Star)

·       Qaqortoq, Greenland – July 2022 (Norwegian Star)

·       Nanortalik, Greenland – July 2022 (Norwegian Star)

·       Yangon, Myanmar – November 2022 (Norwegian Spirit)

·       Maputo, Mozambique – January 2023 (Norwegian Jade)

·       Kampot, Cambodia – January 2023 (Norwegian Sun)

For a complete list of the new 2021 to 2023 itineraries, visit www.ncl.com. 

For more information about Norwegian Cruise Line ships and their itineraries, or to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit www.ncl.com.

About Norwegian Cruise Line

As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for 53 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, its fleet of 17 contemporary ships sail to nearly 300 of the world’s most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize.  Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea, but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, mini-suites, spa-suites and The Haven by Norwegian®, the company’s ship-within-a-ship concept. For additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit www.ncl.com. 

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AmaWaterways Opens 2022 Bookings, Citing Increased Early Demand

CALABASAS, CA – (May 11, 2020) 

Award-winning luxury river cruise company AmaWaterways today announced the majority of its 2022 deployment is now open for group and individual bookings - a full six months ahead of previous season openings. All itineraries in France, Portugal, Holland and those traveling the Rhine and Moselle rivers are open for reservations, with added rewards for guests who book early. By May 20, the remaining 2022 river cruise voyages with pre- and post-cruise land extensions will also be available. While the company would typically open 2022 bookings much later in the year, increased demand for 2022 sailings led to early release of the deployment. 

“We are excited to open our 2022 bookings six months earlier than originally anticipated, given the heightened demand from individuals and special interest groups for sailings in 2021 and beyond,” said Rudi Schreiner, president and co-founder of AmaWaterways. “We’ve seen a strong showing for our new offerings, especially with new ships AmaSiena and AmaLucia joining the fleet, and AmaDahlia launching on the Nile in Egypt in September 2021. As pent up demand has already started to surface, I anticipate 2022 will emerge as a very strong travel season and look forward to welcoming our guests onboard.”

For all 2021 Europe, Asia and Egypt cruises, guests booking by June 30, 2020, will receive 5 percent cruise savings on balcony staterooms and suites plus up to $1,500 savings per stateroom on select departures. Additionally, guests will have until September 20, 2020 to receive 5 percent Early Booking Reward for all 2022 departures*.

In addition to the early opening of 2022 bookings, AmaWaterways today also cited increased interest around its new offerings for 2021.  Continuing its tradition of innovation and excellence in river cruising, the line’s 2021/2022 seasons will feature five exciting new itineraries and new pre- and post-cruise land programs in some of Europe’s most sought-after destinations, including Lake Como, Italy and the French islet of St. Malo.

Impressions of the Seine & Paris sailing onboard AmaDante from Paris to Le Havre (or reverse) will take guests through the best of Northern France, including idyllic towns, beautiful gardens and Normandy’s historic hubs. Highlight pre- or post-cruise: three nights in St. Malo with a visit to the magical island monastery of Mont St. Michel.

Essence of Burgundy & Provence sailing onboard AmaCello from Chalon-sur-Saône to Arles (or reverse) will awaken guests’ senses with visits to romantic cities and artistic epicenters, along with experiences such as learning to cook French fare at a culinary school in Valence. Highlight: scenic cruising and world-renowned wine tasting.

Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps sailing onboard AmaMora and AmaSerena from Amsterdam to Basel (or reverse) will enchant guests with vineyard-clad hills, charming villages and castles strung like pearls along the banks of the Rhine river. Highlight pre- or post-cruise: three nights in Lake Como, Italy.

Best of Holland & Belgium sailing round trip from Amsterdam onboard AmaSerena on five exclusive departures from May to October. Highlight: Belgium’s special gems, Ghent and Bruges.

Secrets of Egypt & The Nile sailing onboard the new AmaDahlia, this unparalleled 11-night immersive journey tempts guests with a fascinating journey to ancient civilization. This unforgettable itinerary includes four nights in Cairo, seven nights cruising between Luxor to Aswan and offers a host of exclusive experiences, such as a private tour of the tomb of Queen Nefertari and a private lunch at Abdeen Presidential Palace. Highlight post-cruise: extensions to Jordan, Israel and Dubai.

“Our intimate river cruise ships and wonderful crew will be waiting to share these beautiful new experiences with our guests,” said Kristin Karst, executive vice president and co-founder of AmaWaterways. “As Godmother of AmaKristina, I am personally thrilled to see her moving over to the Rhône in 2021 on a wonderful cruise between Lyon and Avignon. She will be joining AmaCello, who will take on a new itinerary exploring Burgundy and Provence.  There is so much to look forward to, and I’m eager to welcome new and returning guests onboard to create special memories with AmaWaterways!”

* Other terms and conditions apply. Please see website for details.

To book an AmaWaterways river cruise, contact your preferred Travel Advisor, call 1.800.626.0126 or visit AmaWaterways.com. Follow AmaWaterways on Facebook at Facebook.com/AmaWaterways, Instagram @AmaWaterways and Twitter @AmaWaterways.

About AmaWaterways

A family-owned company celebrating 18 years on the river, AmaWaterways offers unforgettable river cruises with 25 ships sailing Europe’s Danube, Rhine, Moselle, Main, Rhône, Seine, Garonne, Dordogne, Dutch and Belgian Waterways and Douro Rivers, Southeast Asia’s Mekong, Africa’s Chobe River and Egypt’s Nile River (2021).  Led by experienced river cruise co-founders Rudi Schreiner and Kristin Karst, the company is renowned for its innovative stateroom design featuring unique “twin balconies;” its wellness activities including a wide choice of included shore excursions featuring biking and hiking options for the active traveler; and its award-winning dining—including The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant as well as complimentary fine wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner. Modern, spacious and tastefully decorated, each ship features onboard amenities such as hair and massage salons and a fitness room, and many have heated outdoor swimming pools with swim-up bars. AmaWaterways leads the river cruise industry in innovation highlighted with the launch of AmaMagna, which at twice the width of traditional river ships, offers a new dimension in luxury river cruising. The company also offers a variety of themed sailings and brand relationships, with sailings geared towards active travelers and families as well as group and charter options.

With the highest-rated ships in Europe according to the third edition of Berlitz: River Cruising in Europe & the USA, AmaWaterways has received countless honors and accolades including Cruise Critic’s 2019 Editor’s Pick Award for “Best River Cruise Line” and “Best for Active Cruisers,” 2018 AFAR Reader’s Choice Award for “Best River Cruise Line” and inclusion of AmaMagna in 2019 TIME “World’s Greatest Places.”

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Day 4 aboard the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas as we pull into Costa Maya, Mexico! We enjoy our day at the beach in downtown Costa Maya and spend the rest of the day back on the wonderful ship! Our sailing was impacted by Hurricane Dorian's in multiple ways from the path and ports that we were supposed to visit, the length of our cruise, and more! It was a successful day at sea where we enjoyed the ship and got to relax as well! Follow along as this three-day cruise turned into a six-day!

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AMAWATERWAYS UNVEILS COMPLIMENTARY RIVER CRUISE CERTIFICATE TO HONOR FRONTLINE HEROES

CALABASAS, CA – (May 8, 2020) 

Award-winning luxury river cruise company AmaWaterways today announced a special offer inviting frontline heroes from around the world to enjoy a complimentary river cruise. As a gesture of the company’s heartfelt appreciation for the selfless sacrifices made by so many amidst these unprecedented times, all medical professionals, first responders and employees of essential services are eligible to receive a complimentary Future Cruise Certificate*, which can be used with one paying guest in the same stateroom. The certificate may be redeemed for any AmaWaterways Europe or Asia sailing through December 31, 2021 for reservations made within 90 days of the sailing date.  

“There are none more deserving of a river cruise vacation than today’s frontline heroes -- the doctors, nurses, paramedics, police officers, firefighters and many other frontline professionals who are diligently helping others and inspiring hope during these challenging times,” said Kristin Karst, executive vice president and co-founder of AmaWaterways. “To express our deepest gratitude, we hope to welcome these very special individuals and their loved ones on an unforgettable river cruise as soon as we resume sailing.”

In tandem with the complimentary cruise-only offer, AmaWaterways is also extending a book now option to those eager to reconnect with family and friends and reserve  their 2021 journey, with savings of up to $2,000* per stateroom, plus complimentary pre-paid gratuities. This offer can be applied to any destination for travel in 2021, including Egypt’s legendary Nile River, where the luxurious new AmaDahlia (pictured right), is scheduled to set sail beginning September 2021.

To apply for a Future Cruise Certificate or take advantage of the book now option, frontline heroes are encouraged to contact their trusted travel advisor, call 1.800.626.0126 or visit AmaWaterways.com/Hero.

*Offers are only applicable to medical professionals, first responders, and employees of essential services with valid ID. These limited time offers are not combinable with any other promotions. See website for terms & conditions that may apply.

About AmaWaterways

A family-owned company celebrating 18 years on the river, AmaWaterways offers unforgettable river cruises with 25 ships sailing Europe’s Danube, Rhine, Moselle, Main, Rhône, Seine, Garonne, Dordogne, Dutch and Belgian Waterways and Douro Rivers, Southeast Asia’s Mekong, Africa’s Chobe River and Egypt’s Nile River (2021).  Led by experienced river cruise co-founders Rudi Schreiner and Kristin Karst, the company is renowned for its innovative stateroom design featuring unique “twin balconies;” its wellness activities including a wide choice of included shore excursions featuring biking and hiking options for the active traveler; and its award-winning dining—including The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant as well as complimentary fine wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner. Modern, spacious and tastefully decorated, each ship features onboard amenities such as hair and massage salons and a fitness room, and many have heated outdoor swimming pools with swim-up bars. AmaWaterways leads the river cruise industry in innovation highlighted with the launch of AmaMagna, which at twice the width of traditional river ships, offers a new dimension in luxury river cruising. The company also offers a variety of themed sailings and brand relationships, with sailings geared towards active travelers and families as well as group and charter options.

With the highest-rated ships in Europe according to the third edition of Berlitz: River Cruising in Europe & the USA, AmaWaterways has received countless honors and accolades including Cruise Critic’s 2019 Editor’s Pick Award for “Best River Cruise Line” and “Best for Active Cruisers,” 2018 AFAR Reader’s Choice Award for “Best River Cruise Line” and inclusion of AmaMagna in 2019 TIME “World’s Greatest Places.”

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The "enhanced & extended Cruise with Confidence policy" was announced on Wednesday , where guests can cancel up to 48-hours prior to sailing in exchange for a 100% Future Cruise Credit on sailings through April 2022 for bookings made on-or-before August 1, 2020.

In addition, Royal Caribbean announced "Lift & Shift", where guests can move their existing booking to next year, protecting their original price and promotion. 

• NEW!  Lift & Shift is available by selecting a future sailing on the same itinerary type, sailing length, stateroom category, and within the same 4-week period of their original cruise date same-time-next-year.  It is not required that your client rebook on the same ship or ship class.

When opting to Lift & Shift

• You can opt to Lift & Shift only one time.

• Guests are eligible to rebook under the Lift & Shift guidelines between now and August 1, 2020. After this point, Lift & Shift expires and is no longer eligible.

• All pre-cruise purchases will be removed during the re-accommodation process and can be added to the future reservation, as desired, at prevailing rates. 

• If you purchased hotel accommodations or transfers with Royal Caribbean, these will be removed during the re-accommodation process, but can be re-added, if desired, once confirmed on the future ship/sailing of choice at prevailing rates. 

• If you booked outside of Royal Caribbean, you will need to contact the company you booked through directly.

• Lift & Shift blackout dates:

  • Christmas, New Year’s, and Chinese New Year’s cruises are ineligible, unless you are currently confirmed on one of these sailings and wishes to take advantage of Lift & Shift to move to the same sailing next year (assuming all other qualifying criteria is met). 

Guests who take advantage of the Cruise with Confidence program can get a 100% Future Cruise Credit if they decide they would like to cancel their cruise vacation due to the current global situation.

Non-Refundable Deposit bookings are eligible for Cruise with Confidence and follow the same guidelines.

If you purchased a hotel or transfer, here is how it works:

• When electing for a Future Cruise Credit

  • If you purchased hotel accommodations or transfers with Royal Caribbean, all charges will be automatically refunded.

  • If you booked outside of Royal Caribbean, you will need to contact the company you booked through directly.

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P&O Cruises Extends Pause in Operations in Australia and New Zealand until August 31, 2020

MIAMI, May 4, 2020

P&O Cruises today announced it has extended its voluntary pause in operations in Australia and New Zealand to August 31, 2020, in response to continuing travel restrictions due to the impact of COVID-19.

P&O Cruises President Sture Myrmell said everyone at P&O looked forward to resuming cruise operations as soon as it was safe to do so but it was clear an extension to the pause was necessary while Australia and New Zealand continue to make progress in combating coronavirus.

"Australia and New Zealand have led the world in flattening the COVID-19 curve, which adds to our optimism for the future. However, we also recognise that a further extension is the prudent and responsible course," Mr Myrmell said.

"In the confident knowledge that cruising will be back, this is an opportunity to update our guests on the latest itinerary plans and to thank them for their understanding and support during this period of uncertainty. We look forward to welcoming them back onboard our ships when it is safe to do so."

The changes in operations are:

Australia

The extended pause in operations will affect sailings on Pacific Dawn scheduled to depart Brisbane between June 16 – August 26, 2020. These itineraries are: W031N, W032N, W033, W034, W035, W036, W037, W038, W039, W040, W041, W042 and W043.

Pacific Explorer's cruises from Sydney will now be paused between June 24 – August 24, 2020 and this affects: X027, X028, X029, X030, X031, X032, X033, X034, X035 and X036.

New Zealand

Pacific Aria's scheduled cruises from Auckland will be postponed from July 4 – August 23, 2020:  A036, A037, A038, A039, A040 and A041.

Compensation for cancelled cruises from May 5, 2020

Guests whose cruises have been impacted by the extended pause in operations are eligible for a full refund or a future cruise credit equal to the cost of their original cruise plus an onboard credit offer.

P&O will make direct contact with guests whose cruises have been affected to let them know of this development and apologise for the disruption to future holiday plans.

Travel agent commission will be fully protected for bookings paid in full as at May 4, 2020 and those cancellations that occurred within the final payment date.

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CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE ANNOUNCES PLAN TO PHASE-IN SERVICE

MIAMI, May 4, 2020

Carnival Cruise Line just released a memo that says the following:

“Any resumption of cruise operations – whenever that may be – is fully dependent on our continued efforts in cooperation with federal, state, local and international government officials. In our continued support of public health efforts, any return to service will also include whatever enhanced operational protocols and social gathering guidelines that are in place at the time of the resumption of cruise operations. 

We are committed to supporting all public health efforts to manage the COVID-19 situation and will continue to keep our guests, travel agent partners and other stakeholders informed.”

Phase in Service:

Carnival Cruise Line advised guests and travel agents today of our plan to phase in a resumption in our North American service this summer, beginning on August 1 with a total of eight ships from Miami, Port Canaveral and Galveston.  In connection with this plan, our pause in operations will be extended in all other North American and Australian markets through August 31.

The key elements of this plan include:

• All North American cruises from June 27 to July 31 will be cancelled.

• Beginning August 1, we plan to resume cruises on the following ships:

  • Galveston:  Carnival Dream, Carnival Freedom and Carnival Vista

  • Miami:  Carnival Horizon, Carnival Magic and Carnival Sensation

  • Port Canaveral:  Carnival Breeze and Carnival Elation.

• Other than the above referenced service from Galveston, Miami, and Port Canaveral, all other North American and Australian homeport cruises will be cancelled through August 31.

• All Carnival Spirit Alaskan cruises from Seattle will be cancelled, as well as the Carnival Spirit Vancouver-Honolulu cruise on September 25 and the Honolulu-Brisbane transpacific cruise on October 6.

• All Carnival Splendor cruises in Australia from June 19 to August 31 will be cancelled.

Impacted guests and their travel advisors are being notified by email, including options for a combined future cruise credit (FCC) and onboard credit (OBC) package, or a full refund.  Booked guests can make their selection online, alleviating the need to contact Carnival’s customer service center, which is still operating in a work-from-home status due to locally-imposed office closures in South Florida.

We are committed to supporting all public health efforts to manage the COVID-19 situation. We are taking a measured approach, focusing our return to service on a select number of homeports where we have more significant operations that are easily accessible by car for the majority of our guests. 

We will use this additional time to continue to engage experts, government officials and stakeholders on additional protocols and procedures to protect the health and safety of our guests, crew and the communities we serve.  We appreciate the understanding and support of our guests and travel agent partners and look forward to welcoming them on board as the environment for travel and tourism improves.

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Day 3 aboard the Mariner of the Seas we pulled into Cozumel, Mexico! We had a big surprise announcement planned that we were excited to share! We enjoyed the day and have a lovely treat of dining in the specialty restaurant Izumi's, which is a Japanese steakhouse. Our sailing was impacted by Hurricane Dorian's in multiple ways from the path and ports that we were supposed to visit, the length of our cruise, and more! It was a successful day at sea where we enjoyed the ship and got to relax as well! Follow along as this three-day cruise turned into a six-day!

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CRUISE SHIP PERFORMER LIVE SING & CHAT WITH SPECIAL GUESTS Absolute Journey Tribute Band!

Join Alanna Zingano and the cruise community for a fun live stream this Tuesday night as we learn what it is like to be a cruise ship performer!

We have a special treat with Riccardo Curzi from Absolute Journey Tribute joining us as they give us a look into what it is like to be on tour and perform their acts while at sea!

Absolute Journey Tribute social media:

absolutejourneytribute.com - official website

facebook.com/absolutejrny

instagram.com/absolutejrny

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The cruise industry has been hit especially hard due to COVID-19. There is even speculation if the cruise lines can weather through this storm and survive. Well I’m here to say Yes, they can, and in today’s video I am going to discuss why they can! With the changes and new standards to the industry that will become the “New Norm of cruising”.

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Carnival Cruise Line Utilizing Its Ships To Return Crew Members Home

Eighteen Carnival Cruise Line ships will rendezvous in The Bahamas over the next several days as the final plans are put in place to sail nine of the ships to repatriate more than 10,000 healthy crew members who remain on board due to restrictions limiting air travel to Asia, Africa, Europe, India and Latin America.   

The ships have been at various U.S. homeports provisioning supplies and bunkering fuel for their journeys.  Certain crew will join ships using water shuttles off the coast of The Bahamas.  Once completed, nine ships will sail to their destinations with crew members from North American-based ships on board.  The remaining nine ships will spend most of their time in anchorage positions in The Bahamas or Panama and eventually all ships will reduce their crew numbers to safe operational manning levels.

“The safety and well-being of our team members continues to be a top priority. Given the pause in our operations, we are committed to getting our crew members safely home to their families. We sincerely thank them for their hard work, patience and understanding during this process.  We would also like to thank the government of The Bahamas for their support of this operation, as well as the CDC, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Customs and Border Protection and local port agencies,” said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line.

Crew members who will be returning home have undergone a health check and cleared fit for travel by Carnival’s medical team. The company has been working closely with immigration officials in arriving countries on an efficient debarkation process.  All crew members have their temperature taken daily and will do so again during the debarkation process, and follow enhanced operational protocols to ensure the health and safety of the crew.

Prior to Carnival’s pause in operations on March 13, its fleet of 27 ships had nearly 29,000 crew members on board.  Since that time, Carnival has already repatriated more than 10,000 crew via flights and another 10,000 will be traveling on the nine voyages leaving this week.   Approximately 6,000 additional crew will be repatriated by air charters or three ships that already departed from Australia and Long Beach.  By the time all these movements are completed, the Carnival fleet will be down to approximately 3,000 crew members identified for safe operational manning, plus several hundred that will be repatriated as quickly as possible.

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CRUISE SHIP PERFORMER LIVE TELL ALL WITH SPECIAL GUESTS Bobbie and Fred Becker

Join Alanna Zingano and the cruise community for a fun live stream this Tuesday night as we learn what it is like to be a cruise ship performer! We have a special treat with Bobbie and Fred Becker joining us as they give us a look into what it is like to be on tour and perform their acts while at sea!

Check out Bobbie and Fred here:

https://www.facebook.com/Beckermagic/ https://beckermagic.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiQLtNeL07jdViEUFpg6Z_w Also found on: https://www.facebook.com/GigsOnShips/

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Day 2 aboard the Mariner of the Seas was a sea day where we had a few interviews with crew members and winded up being a culinary delight from interviewing the Head Chef to sampling some of the brand new vegan menus! Our sailing was soon to be impacted by Hurrican Dorian's in multiple ways from the path and ports that we were supposed to visit, the length of our cruise, and much more! It was a successful day at sea where we enjoyed the ship and got to relax as well! Follow along as this three-day cruise turned into a six-day!

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So given that cruises are completely shut down during the pandemic you may want to know where are these two staying? Have they struck a deal with each respective cruise line to continue living on the ship while it is docked? Many have asked us what has happened to both Super Mario and Mama Lee Wachtstetter during this pandemic and pause on cruising.

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