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hether from Fort Lauderdale or Seattle, Copenhagen PRIVATE ISLANDS SHOW PROMISE
Wor Southampton, cruising is back! Destinations in the
It’s Time to Caribbean, Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Alaska, Asia and Royal Caribbean’s Adventure of the Seas began cruising from
Nassau in June. One of the cruise highlights on most of that
more are finally welcoming back cruise travelers—complete
with costumed dancers on the piers and shops rolling out cruise line’s Caribbean sailings is a stop at its private island,
Coco Cay. This “resort within an island” is fully ready to
CRUISE AGAIN! Celebrity Cruises’ Millennium was the first major Caribbean welcome travelers with countless activities, from relaxing to
welcome mats with an extra amount of gusto.
thrilling. Other cruise lines have prepared every detail with
sailing, cruising roundtrip St. Maarten for seven days starting
Line’s Half Moon Cay and Princess Cruises’ Princess Cay.
on June 5, 2021. This highly anticipated voyage called on care on their island paradises, such as Holland America
Barbados, Aruba and Curaçao, and guests could either book We recommend considering a cruise with a private island to
shore tours or stroll around ports on their own. For many local experience the consistency that you are used to on board while
tour operators, these were their first tours in 15 months. enjoying the ultimate beach day.

Crystal Cruises also kicked off its return to cruising in the
Caribbean, starting in Nassau. Viking Cruises resumed ocean
cruises in Bermuda and Iceland. Across the Atlantic, Silversea
and Seabourn guests were thrilled to explore the picture-
postcard Greek Islands.

AHHHHH-LASKA!
Alaska was one of the most closely watched cruise destinations
heading into 2021. Local businesses, Alaska-hopeful travelers
and cruise lines rejoiced in May when the Alaska Tourism
Restoration Act was signed, making an abbreviated Alaska
cruise season possible. Holland America Line and Princess
Cruises both kicked off their Alaska season the weekend of

July 24th with roundtrip cruises from Seattle. We were ecstatic
to be at the port to wave bon voyage.

Welcome ceremony in Antigua, courtesy Annie Scrivanich
WHAT’S NEXT

Cruising has been up and running for specific destinations in
Three weeks later, Celebrity Edge® departed Fort Lauderdale Asia and Europe for several months. We look forward to seeing
for the first cruise to depart United States shores since March Oceania Cruises’ Marina depart Copenhagen on August 29,
2020. Cruise Specialists was on board and you can see our 2021, and Regent Seven Seas Splendor® depart from the United
report on page 18. In talking with fellow guests, we heard Kingdom on September 11, 2021.
expressions such as, “Emotional,” “Fantastic,” “Amazing,” and
other superlatives describing how it felt to be cruising again. Here are some additional ships that will be leading off their
cruise lines’ return to service:
Cruise Specialists Senior Vice President Annie Scrivanich
was on board Windstar Cruises’ small ship, Star Breeze, as it • Azamara: August 28, 2021,
departed St. Maarten on July 10. The ship visited the eastern Azamara Quest
Caribbean islands of Barbados, St. Lucia and Antigua. Annie
noted that with fewer ships sailing, to be the only ship in port • Cunard: October 13, 2021,
provides an especially uncrowded and unhurried feel. You Queen Elizabeth
can read more about Annie’s experience on board Star Breeze • Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours: January 1, 2022,
on page 24.
Scenic Eclipse

We have many clients who have been so eagerly waiting for
this moment. We share your enthusiasm and look forward to
helping you with all your cruise arrangements.
Santorini, Greece

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