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                                                           Restarting with a Passion                                             Features




                                                              I recently spoke with some of our Cruise Specialists clients who
                                                           I shared how they had been enjoying watching their past travel videos.
                                                            I have also looked back on many photos over the past year with a new   FOCUS ON THE FUTURE                                       Oceania Cruises ..................................................................6
                                                            level of fondness. Now, I have great confidence that our personal travel                                                         Regent Seven Seas Cruises® ..........................................8
                                                            photo and video collections will start growing again soon.           4
                                                                                                                                                                                             Holland America Line .....................................................10
                                                            Indeed, people are booking travel and they are planning ahead, perhaps
                                                            further out than ever before. Demand is extremely high, and preferred                                                            Seabourn ............................................................................14
                                                            cabin types, such as suites and verandahs, are quickly selling out—
                                                            especially on longer voyages and unique itineraries, such as Grand                                                               Silversea ..............................................................................16
                                                            Voyages and World Cruises. Many industry studies match our own
                                                            client booking patterns that there is a one-year average between booking                                                         Cunard .................................................................................18
                                                            and departure date. That booking window extends further for longer                                                               Crystal Cruises ..................................................................20
                                                            cruises. See our article, Focus on the Future, on pages four and five, for
                                                            more details.                                                                                                                    Viking Cruises....................................................................21
                                                            More people are also making their reservations with a trusted travel                                                             Atlas Ocean Voyages ......................................................22
                                                            advisor. Offering support before, during and after your cruise vacation
                                                            has always been our approach. Our Cruise Consultants understand                                                                  Virgin Voyages ..................................................................23
                                                            travel protocols and insurance, and they effortlessly arrange air travel,   THE NEW SHIPS OF 2021                                Celebrity Cruises ..............................................................24
                                                            hotels, shore tours and details onboard ship. We take the work out of   12
                                                            it so you can focus on the destination and the fun you will have on                                                              Princess Cruises ................................................................25
                                                            your vacation.
                                                                                                                                                                                             American Queen Steamboat Company ..................26
                                                            Here are my recommendations for resuming your own travels:
                                                                                                                                                                                             Victory Cruise Lines ........................................................26
                                                               •    Availability is limited due to reduced passenger capacity and
                                                                    deployment. Plan and book as far in advance as possible.                                                                 Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours .....................................27
                                                               •    Check the validity of your passport. Plan for extra time to
                                                                    obtain or renew any passports.                                                                                           AmaWaterways ................................................................28
                                                               •    Cultivate your relationship with your Cruise Consultant.
                                                               •    Purchase appropriate travel insurance.                                                                                   Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic ..........29
                                                                                                                                                                                             Palace Resorts ...................................................................30
                                                            We’re eager to see how cruise programs on our favorite cruise lines
                                                            continue to evolve—from longtime favorites included in this edition
                                                            of  Seaviews, to newcomers Atlas Ocean  Voyages (page 22) and
                                                            Virgin Voyages (page 23). There is a cruise option for everyone and we   Seaviews at a Glance                                   STAY IN TOUCH!
                                                            look forward to showcasing the best cruise opportunities for you. And
                               THIS PHOTO: Santorini, Greece                                                                                                                                                  Facebook.com/CruiseSpecialists
                             COVER PHOTO: Cinque Terre, Italy  please, send us your photos when you take your next vacation!           Let us treat you like royalty! Amenities may include hosts, exclusive
                                                                                                                                    onboard events, complimentary shore excursions, prepaid gratuities or
                                                            Sincerely,                                                              shipboard credits, courtesy of Cruise Specialists.                        Twitter.com/WorldCruise


                                                                                                                                     Hosted World Cruise or Grand Voyage                                      YouTube.com/CruiseSpecialists

                                                            Annie Scrivanich                                                         Special Airfare Offer
                                                            Senior Vice President


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