Cruise & Ferry Itinerary Planning 2020

MARKETWATCH Princess Cruises will have three Royal-class ships based in Europe in 2021. Enchanted Princess, which is due to join the fleet in late 2020, will sail a series of new seven- and 14-night roundtrips from Rome, Italy between May and September, before embarking on a series of 11-night voyages between Rome and Barcelona, Spain. Sky Princess will sail roundtrip from Southampton, England on eight- and 12-night ‘British Isles’ cruises between April and September. Regal Princess will also offer departures from the port between April and October, visiting a variety of destinations, including Iceland, Norway, the Canary Islands and Canada. Princess Cruises changes its 2021 UK and Europe line-up Le Havre Port Center has collaborated with French Lines & Compagnies and Le Havre Cruise Club to offer a new temporary exhibition ‘From France to nowadays’. The exhibition allows visitors to learn about life onboard the last French transatlantic liner and understand how the port of Le Havre continues to facilitate passenger transport today. Visitors are also invited to share their views about the future of cruising and the impact of cruises in the city. The exhibition will be open for visitors until 3 January 2021 in Le Havre. 1 Keep talking : it’s important to understand when cruise lines are intending to start back in your region, especially as dates vary in different parts of the world. 2 Read the key information : showing that your port or destination can comply with guidelines and instructions from cruise lines will be crucial to them returning. 3 Be proactive : liaise with local stakeholders to keep them informed on resumption progress and communicate new initiatives, such as socially distanced excursions, to cruise lines. Preparing for the restart David Selby, managing director of Travelyields Consulting, shares three tips for the return of cruising Le Havre offers exhibition on the history of cruising Florida’s Port Canaveral has started a renovation of Cruise Terminal 8, which accommodates Disney Cruise Line’s ships. Underground utilities and concrete have already been completed, along with the hardscape for an arrival plaza. A new drop-off canopy and expanded check-in area are being constructed, along with an interior ramp from the passenger boarding bridge to the first-floor baggage area. The port will also carry out waterside renovations to accommodate the cruise line’s new larger class of ships, including Disney Wish. Port Canaveral begins renovation of Disney Cruise Line terminal 1 2