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CRUISING IS BACK! Features

t took 15 long months, but this June, I was thrilled to finally be able
I to say those three words, when the first cruises since the longest pause
in the history of cruising set sail in the Caribbean. We’ve watched how Regent Seven Seas Cruises® ..........................................6
well the new multi-level health and safety protocols work, and members IT’S TIME TO Seabourn ..............................................................................8
of the Cruise Specialists team have already set sail on three cruises: CRUISE AGAIN!
Celebrity Edge®’s re-start from Fort Lauderdale, Windstar Star Breeze from 4 Oceania Cruises ................................................................10
St. Maarten and Royal Caribbean's Ovation of the Seas from Seattle. We’ve Holland America Line .....................................................12
also inspected shore side operations at the Seattle cruise ship terminal—a
hometown advantage—and our high expectations have been exceeded. Silversea ..............................................................................14
Crystal Cruises ..................................................................16

Our Cruise Consultants continue to find value and opportunities at a very Celebrity Cruises ..............................................................21
brisk pace for our existing clients and have happily welcomed many new Cunard .................................................................................22
travelers to Cruise Specialists. A reminder that if you are holding a Future
Cruise Credit (FCC), most of them need to be booked in 2021 and expire in Windstar Cruises ..............................................................24
2022 (check your expiration date). Some World Cruises for 2024 are already Palace Resorts ...................................................................25
open, and they, along with other longer voyages are selling out quickly.
We anticipate yet another surge in bookings this fall once more ships start Princess Cruises ................................................................26
sailing. With so much pent-up demand and reduced capacity, we highly Atlas Ocean Voyages ......................................................27
recommend you reserve now to ensure your preferred destination, departure
and stateroom. WHAT IT’S LIKE TO RIVER CRUISE Lindblad/National Geographic ...................................28
CRUISE NOW ROUNDUP
18 30 Virgin Voyages ..................................................................29
This time of year is also ideal for planning summer river cruises for the American Queen Steamboat Company ..................34
coming year. On that note, we have a river cruise overview from our
longtime roving reporter and Avid Cruiser, Ralph Grizzle, as he highlights Viking River Cruises ........................................................35
top river cruise lines on pages 30-34. AmaWaterways ................................................................35
Tauck River Cruises..........................................................36
After this difficult past year and a half, it’s clearer than ever that travel is one
thing that brings the world closer together. We are thankful to our industry Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection ...........36
leadership for their cooperative approach, innovative improvements and Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours .....................................37
commitment to the retail travel agency community and guests alike. I am
also deeply appreciative to all our clients who have been patient as we have Avalon Waterways ...........................................................37
strived to serve your needs in the face of unprecedented challenges. We share Crystal River Cruises .......................................................38
your never-ending desire to cruise again. This combination has continued
to sustain us.
Seaviews at a Glance STAY IN TOUCH!

THIS PHOTO: Windstar's Star Breeze, courtesy Annie Scrivanich Our Cruise Consultants are eager to help you reconnect with the sea once Facebook.com/CruiseSpecialists
COVER PHOTO: Passau, Germany again. We look forward to helping you make your travel dreams come true.
Let us treat you like royalty! Amenities may include hosts, exclusive
onboard events, complimentary shore excursions, prepaid gratuities or
shipboard credits, courtesy of Cruise Specialists. Twitter.com/WorldCruise
Sincerely,

Hosted World Cruise or Grand Voyage YouTube.com/CruiseSpecialists
Annie Scrivanich
Senior Vice President Special Airfare Offer
Cruise Specialists

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