MIAMI, May 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Caribbean
International's U.S. comeback marks its first step forward with the
cruise line's return to Alaska
this summer. Today, the cruise vacation company announced plans to
launch its Alaska season with
7-night cruises – roundtrip from Seattle – on returning favorites
Serenade and Ovation of the Seas,
beginning July 19 and August 13, respectively. After more than a year
with cruising on pause and the significant impact its had on the
beloved Alaskan communities, travelers can now chart a course for
the culture-rich destinations they have looked forward to
discovering while helping revive the local economies. The new
summer 2021 Alaska cruises on Serenade and Ovation's
existing sailings are available to book today.
"Any traveler who visits Alaska
immediately understands how special it is, given its natural
beauty, the welcoming locals, and the culture carefully preserved
over centuries," said Michael
Bayley, president and CEO, Royal Caribbean International.
"The past year has been a challenging time for us all, and the
Alaskan communities heavily reliant on cruise tourism have felt it
deeply. To see the communities, industry and government
successfully pass a solution that will help bring these communities
back to life shows the great progress and clear paths we can make
together. We are confident this is just the first part of our
return to cruising from the U.S."
Serenade will begin cruising in July, sailing
roundtrip from Seattle – a change
from its previously scheduled homeport in Vancouver. On board, the ship will deliver
awe-inspiring views from its signature ocean-facing glass elevators
and floor-to-ceiling windows as guests travel from one far-flung
destination to the next. The week-long itinerary features a lineup
of popular ports of call, including Juneau, Sitka, Ketchikan and Icy Strait Point,
Alaska, as well as the
jaw-dropping Endicott Arm fjord and Dawes
Glacier.
Ovation follows suit in August for a
different take on Alaskan adventure, pairing the region's natural
wonders and wildlife-filled fjords with a thrilling lineup of
experiences on board. From the North Star glass observation capsule
to the RipCord by iFly skydiving simulator, vacationers can get
their adrenaline pumping as they take in deck-defying sights of the
scenic landscape and lush scenery of the destinations, such as
Glacier National Park, the Inside Passage,
Juneau and Skagway, Alaska, from unparalleled
viewpoints.
Travelers can plan their Alaska
cruise with peace of mind knowing that all crew members and
vacationers 16 years of age or older will be fully vaccinated
against COVID-19, and everyone 12 or older as of August 1. Those underage will receive a test
prior to sailing. These measures are part of the cruise line's
Royal Promise commitment
to the health and safety of every guest, crew member and community
visited. The measures will be evaluated and updated as public
health circumstances evolve. Royal Caribbean will continue to work closely with
local health officials on specific measures outlined for the
region.
Guests and travel partners impacted by the affected sailings
will be contacted directly with their options. These reservations
are covered by Royal Caribbean's Cruise with
Confidence program.
About Royal Caribbean International
Royal Caribbean International has been delivering
innovation at sea for more than 50 years. Each successive class of
ships is an architectural marvel featuring the latest technology
and guest experiences for today's adventurous traveler. The cruise
line continues to revolutionize vacations with itineraries to more
than 270 destinations in 72 countries on six continents, including
Royal Caribbean's private island destination in The
Bahamas, Perfect Day at CocoCay, the first in the Perfect Day
Island Collection. Royal Caribbean
has also been voted "Best Cruise Line Overall" for 18 consecutive
years in the Travel Weekly Readers' Choice Awards.
Media can stay up to date by following @RoyalCaribPR on
Twitter and visiting RoyalCaribbeanPressCenter.com. For additional
information or to make reservations, vacationers can call their
travel advisor; visit RoyalCaribbean.com; or call (800)
ROYAL-CARIBBEAN.
Royal Caribbean International is applying the recommendations of
its Healthy Sail Panel of public health and scientific experts to
provide a safer and healthier cruise vacation on all of its
sailings. Health and safety protocols, regional travel restrictions
and clearance to visit ports of call, are subject to change based
on ongoing evaluation, public health standards, and government
requirements. U.S. cruises and guests: For more information on the
latest health and travel alerts, U.S. government travel advisories,
please
visit www.royalcaribbean.com/cruise-ships/itinerary-updates or
consult travel advisories, warnings or recommendations relating to
cruise travel on applicable government websites.
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