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ABOUT MISTER CRUISE

MisterCruise.com is all about keeping cruising travelers informed about the
cruise topics of the day, showcasing special offers and discounts from cruise
lines and cruise agencies and answering any and all cruise travel related
questions from the traveling public. Travel safety is of the utmost importance
to us - as we know it is to YOU! Currently, the focus of the entire travel
industry is on guaranteeing health safety while traveling. The "new normal" for
global travel will be a prioritized focus on health and personal safety, as it
should be!

I know that, for any type of travel, with any travel supplier, to any
destination, knowledge promotes safety, and traveling safely truly makes one a
Smart Traveler. With a lifetime of knowledge in the travel industry, and with a
focus on traveling safely, I am here to share my knowledge with you, and,
hopefully, that will provide the guidance you seek to help you make decisions
that will keep you safer when traveling and we can assist you in booking the
exact travel arrangements you want at the best possible price - helping YOU
become a Smart Traveler! When booking your vacation, educational or business
trip through Smart Traveler, your heanth and personal safety while traveling is
the dominant factor driving our decisions, and we will always be there to help!

"Mister Cruise"
Peter Coloyan Sr.
President, Smart Traveler





CRUISES, COVID-19 AND YOUR SAFETY

With the recent announcement that over 120 countries have not yet administered
any Covid vaccines, and the unknown efficacy of the existing vaccines on
variants that have arisen from multiple countries worldwide, including Brazil,
England and South Africa, the prospect of a "back to normal" cruise calendar is
uncertain.

Canada has extended its no-cruise policy for one year, and despite a measure of
success with mitigation efforts on Europe cruises since July of 2020, the
industry is still facing an uncertain future. CLIA (the Cruise Lines
International Association - the cruise industry association which represents
most cruise lines) member cruise lines, which had hoped to resume cruises
sailing from US ports back on September 15, 2020, has annonced members' "best
practices" for future cruises departing US ports, once allowed. Outside of the
USA, some cruises resumed sailing months ago, based on the local laws and
guidance provided by government health authorities.

(From CLIA) CLIA members have agreed to adopt multiple layers of protocols
informed by the insights and guidance of leading experts in health and science,
including but not limited to:

 * 100% testing for passengers and crew prior to embarkation
 * Mandatory quarantine for crew prior to interaction with guests
 * Expanded medical capabilities onboard
 * Pre-arranged response logistics involving transportation and medical
   facilities
 * Physical distancing measures
 * Mask-wearing requirements
 * Increased ventilation

CLIA also noted that cruising has resumed on a gradual, phased-in basis in
Europe, where CLIA members have sailed on a variety of modified itineraries from
Germany, Italy, and Greece under strict protocols. These protocols have been
developed by operators in collaboration with medical experts, scientists and
health and government authorities, and have been informed by Guidance from the
EU Healthy Gateways and European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA). Since the
beginning of July 2020, there have been over 200 sailings in Europe (and parts
of Asia) with enhanced measures in place and approval from authorities in those
regions. The success of these initial sailings demonstrates the effectiveness of
a multi-layered approach and confirms that the new protocols are working as
designed to mitigate the risk of COVID-19 in a cruise setting.



So, is it Safe to Cruise?

In a word - NO! At least, not everywhere - yet! I have sailed on more than 120
cruises on over 90 ships, and have toured another 60 or so ships. After sailing
(or even a cruise ship tour) I have often pointed out to the cruise lines'
management certain problem areas / policies that I have encountered onboard that
may compromise health and/or safety for cruise passengers. In conjunction, I
have made suggestions on how to improve and/or minimize/eliminate the negative
consequences that these discovered issues may have. Until there is verifiable
proof of an individual cruise ship's new health and safety measures having been
implemented, and those measures have been deemed acceptable and sufficient to
ensure the safety of its passengers per CDC, WHO and SCA protocols and
guidelines, I will not suggest cruising on that particular ship, and I will not
cruise on that particular ship myself!

Since there are now multiple effective vaccines (3 as of 3/1/21) for Covid-19,
I, and my family, will be looking forward to traveling, and specifically,
cruising again, but only from, and to, ports with significant Covid vaccine
acceptance and distribution, and only on ships strictly adhering to the above
listed protocols! But, for those who have any kind of underlying health issue
like diabetes, asthma, heart disease, COPD, etc. and/or are over 65 years old, I
would HEARTILY suggest refraining from cruising at this time! If you are not in
the high risk group, I would still wait until worldwide "control" of Covid is
attained!

I certainly do not enjoy putting out these recommendations! But, because of the
former US leadership, which failed to do anything to contain Covid, I cannot, in
good faith, suggest that there is a normalcy to cruising from US ports at this
time, or any time soon! We must trust facts and science implicitly, and to do
otherwise is putting lives at risk. Until Covid-19 is under control worldwide
(and, hopefully, eradicated), dealing with an annual vaccine for protection may
be the "new normal" for the cruise industry, and life in general. I am happy to
see the measures cruise lines have taken so far to handle safety for Covid-19,
but, just as scientists had been warning that this Coronavirus pandemic was a
matter of when, not if, that is the same guidance given for the next one - it is
not "if", it is "when" will it occur. Cruise lines must be ready the next time!

Many of the changes I promoted last year to ensure passenger safety, and which I
discussed with several cruise lines' management, have been adopted, and are
included in these new protocols. For avid cruisers, the cruise news is getting
better, but we're just not there - YET!





GREAT NEWS!!! VIRGIN VOYAGES WILL REQUIRE 100% COVID-19 VACCINATIONS FOR ALL
PASSENGERS AND CREW!



Once again, Richard Branson leads the way in the travel industry, and the
actions taken, and announcements made, by Virgin Voyages, to required Covid-19
vaccination by all passengers and crew, will, undoubtedly, lead to all cruise
l,ines moving to 100% vaccinations for adult passengers! In our opinion, this is
the ONLY way that the cruise industry can guarantee the safety of every
passenger going forwad. We applaud Virgin for its foresight, and hope that every
other cruise line, worldwide, quickly adopts this requirement. Based on
TravelSurveys.com's "New Travel Normal - The Effects of Cpvid on Future Travel"
survey, a 100% requirement of vaccination is the #1 factor that will bring back
the avid cruiser, and their pent-up desire for travel.


CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION - LAST UPDATED 02/26/2021 - CLIA

COVID-19 IMPACTS TO TRAVEL OFFERINGS

Several suppliers and destinations have temporarily suspended operations amid
COVID-19 concerns.

SUPPLIER SUSPENSIONS

The following suppliers have suspended cruise, tour, and/or package operations,
with plans to resume operations on the dates listed below:

 * Abercrombie & Kent: Operations have resumed. Abercrombie & Kent is continuing
   to assess future travel operations on a destination by destination basis
   around the world. If your upcoming travel plans are affected, an A&K Travel
   Consultant will contact you or your travel professional to discuss postponing
   your journey, approximately 30-45 days prior to departure.
 * AmaWaterways River Cruise: May 1, 2021
 * Aqua Expeditions: Now Sailing
 * Avalon Waterways: May 1, 2021
 * Avanti Destinations: March 31, 2021
 * Azamara: July 1, 2021
 * Carnival Cruise Lines: Dates vary by itinerary. To check the status of your
   sailing, visit “Check the Status of My Sailing”.
 * Celebrity Cruises: May 1, 2021
 * The Apex Transatlantic sailing departing May 1, 2021, has been cancelled.
 * The 2021 Europe Season sailings on Edge and Constellation departing May
   through October 2021 have been cancelled.
 * CIE Tours: May 1, 2021
 * Club Med: Dates vary by location
 * Club Med Sandpiper Bay: Now Open
 * Club Med Cancún Yucatán: Now Open
 * Club Med Punta Cana: Now Open
 * Club Med Turkoise: Now Open
 * Club Med Val Thorens Sensations: February 28, 2021
 * Club Med Peisey-Vallandry: February 28, 2021
 * Club Med Valmorel: February 28, 2021
 * Club Med Pragelato-Vialattea: December 19, 2021
 * Club Med Ixtapa Pacific: December 11, 2021
 * Club Med Columbus Isle: December 11, 2021
 * Collette: Dates vary by itinerary. To check the live status of your tour,
   visit https://reservations.gocollette.com/tour-status.
 * 2021 departures to China will not operate.
 * The 2020 Oberammergau Passion Play has been postponed and rescheduled to
   begin in May 2022.
 * Cosmos: May 1, 2021
 * Costa Cruises: Dates vary by ship
 * Costa Deliziosa: May 29, 2021
 * Costa Diadema: June 4, 2021
 * Costa Favolosa: June 6, 2021
 * Costa Firenze: May 30, 2021
 * Costa Fortuna: June 5, 2021
 * Costa Fascinosa: June 7, 2021
 * Costa Luminosa: June 6, 2021
 * Costa Magica: May 29, 2021
 * Costa Pacifica: May 28, 2021
 * Costa Smeralda: June 1, 2021
 * Costa Toscana: December 26, 2021
 * Costsaver: February 28, 2021
 * All Australia and New Zealand trips have been suspended until June 30, 2021
 * Crystal Cruises: Dates vary by cruise type
 * All voyages aboard Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity: July 1, 2021
 * All voyages aboard Crystal Esprit: August 1, 2021
 * River voyages aboard Crystal Bach, Crystal Debussy, Crystal Mahler and
   Crystal Ravel: June 1, 2021
 * Expedition voyages aboard Crystal Endeavor suspended through August 2021
 * Cunard: Dates vary by ship
 * Cunard has (temporarily) stopped selling all cruises 8 days and longer which
   call upon a U.S. port and depart January 1 through November 1, 2021, any
   impacted voyages visiting Canadian ports, and all voyages due to sail through
   June 21, 2021. For those who are currently booked on one of these cruises,
   they ask for your patience to receive further information from Cunard on
   whether your cruise is impacted. There is no action required from you at this
   time.
 * Queen Elizabeth sailings: June 4, 2021
 * Queen Mary 2 sailings: May 28, 2021
 * Queen Victoria sailings: May 17, 2021
 * Disney Cruise Line: June 1, 2021
 * Disney Magic: August 10, 2021
 * Select sailings longer than 7 nights have been cancelled.
 * Emerald Waterways: June 1, 2021
 * Asia river cruises and stand-alone land tour bookings suspended through May
   31, 2021
 * G Adventures: April 30, 2021
 * Globus: May 1, 2021
 * Holland America Line: May 1, 2021
 * Cruises of 8 days or longer that call in the U.S. cancelled until November 1,
   2021
 * As Holland America Line continues to review and assess its plans around the
   Canadian Transport Ministry’s Interim Order that closed Canadian ports and
   waters to passenger vessels, the company is extending its pause of cruise
   operations to now include all sailings that depart from or conclude in a
   Canadian port in 2021. This will include several Alaska, three Canada/New
   England and two Pacific Coastal cruises in summer and fall of this year. It
   also includes all Land+Sea Journeys.
 * Mediterranean cruises for the following ships have been cancelled:
 * Volendam through early June (between Venice and Civitavecchia [Rome], Italy)
 * Westerdam through early June (roundtrip from Venice or between Venice and
   Piraeus [Athens], Greece)
 * The following ships will be leaving the Holland America Line fleet:
   Amsterdam, Maasdam, Rotterdam, and Veendam. Holland America Line’s newbuild
   Ryndam will be renamed to Rotterdam. Guests who are currently booked on a
   cruise aboard these ships will be contacted by Holland America Line with more
   information.
 * Hurtigruten: Dates vary by ship and location
 * Norwegian Coastal Voyages: Sailings have resumed, but a number of itineraries
   through February 2021 have been cancelled. Please visit
   https://www.hurtigruten.com/practical-information/coronavirus-update/sailings-and-cancellations/
   to check the status of your departure.
 * Antarctica Expedition Cruises have been cancelled through March 2021.
 * Select Expedition Cruises between April and July 2021 have been cancelled.
   Multiple Norway & North Cape Expeditions on MS Trollfjord in 2021 and 2022
   have been cancelled. Please visit
   https://www.hurtigruten.com/practical-information/coronavirus-update/sailings-and-cancellations/
   to check the status of your departure.
 * Insight Vacations: Dates vary by location
 * Intrepid Travel: May 1, 2021
 * Kensington Tours: For those traveling before March 31, 2021, Kensington’s
   Destination Experts will be in direct contact to discuss the options
   available to you and provide the latest updates regarding the destination you
   are traveling to.
 * Lindblad Expeditions: Sailings resumed on September 20
 * Luxury Gold: Dates vary by location
 * All Europe and Britain itineraries have been suspended until February 28,
   2021
 * Monograms: May 1, 2021
 * Some domestic departures for the U.S. market have continued
 * MSC Cruises: Dates vary by ship
 * MSC Armonia: April 30, 2021
 * Tampa cruises from November 11, 2020 – April 27, 2021 have been cancelled
 * MSC Bellissima: November 22, 2020
 * MSC Divina: April 30, 2021
 * Miami departures from January 29, 2021 – August 22, 2021 have been cancelled
 * New York departures from September 3, 2021 – October 31, 2021 have been
   cancelled
 * MSC Fantasia: April 4, 2021
 * MSC Grandiosa: March 20, 2021
 * MSC Grandiosa has resumed sailing with guests who are residents in Schengen
   countries only.
 * MSC Lirica: October 31, 2020
 * MSC Magnifica: February 13, 2021
 * MSC Magnifica will start sailing on October 19 for guests who are residents
   in Schengen countries only.
 * MSC Meraviglia: April 30, 2021
 * All 2020 & 2021 New York cruises have been cancelled
 * MSC Musica: March 22, 2021
 * MSC Opera: March 9, 2021
 * MSC Orchestra: January 31, 2021
 * MSC Poesia: April 28, 2021
 * MSC Preziosa: March 21, 2021
 * Grand Voyages departing March 27 through April 14, 2021, have been cancelled
 * MSC Seaside: March 28, 2021
 * Orlando (Port Canaveral) departures to the Caribbean and The Bahamas have
   been cancelled through December 31, 2020
 * Miami departures from October 31, 2020 – March 20, 2021 have been cancelled
 * MSC Seaview: March 10, 2021
 * Grand Voyages departing March 13 through March 28, 2021, have been cancelled
 * MSC Sinfonia: April 4, 2021
 * MSC Splendida: November 14, 2020
 * Norwegian Cruise Lines: June 1, 2021
 * Oceania Cruises: June 1, 2021
 * Paul Gauguin Cruises: June 6, 2021
 * Ponant: If you have a cruise booked and are concerned that it may be
   cancelled, please contact the Ponant Reservations Department immediately via
   1-888-400-1082 or email USReservations@ponant.com.
 * Princess Cruises: May 15, 2021
 * As a result of the Canadian Transport Ministry’s Interim Order that closed
   Canadian ports and waters to passenger vessels, the company has found it
   necessary to cancel the following voyages:
 * Alaska seven-day Voyage of the Glaciers cruises, sailing between Vancouver,
   B.C. and Anchorage (Whittier)
 * Pacific Coastals that start or end in Vancouver, B.C.
 * Canadian Adventure sailing roundtrip from Southampton, UK
 * 8-day and longer cruises to and from the U.S.: November 1, 2021
 * Japan cruises: June 25, 2021
 * Australia and New Zealand cruises: June 1, 2021
 * The Island Princess 2021 World Cruise sailing from North America and the
   Pacific Princess 2021 Circle South America sailing from Australia have been
   cancelled
 * Pacific Princess, Sun Princess, Sea Princess, Star Princess, and are leaving
   the Princess Cruises fleet. Due to the imminent departure of these ships from
   the fleet, the following sailings have been cancelled:
 * Pacific Princess sailings from June 28, 2021 through March 28, 2022
 * Sun Princess sailings from December 28, 2020 through August 14, 2021
 * Sea Princess sailings from December 23, 2020 through November 9, 2021
 * Star Princess sailings from December 21, 2020 through May 3, 2021
 * Quark Expeditions: May 1, 2021
 * Regent Seven Seas Cruises: June 1, 2021
 * The Full 2021 World Cruise has been cancelled
 * Rocky Mountaineer: April 2021
 * Royal Caribbean International: May 1, 2021
 * The above date excludes sailings onboard Quantum of the Seas in Singapore and
   Spectrum of the Seas in China.
 * Alaska sailings departing April 25 to October 14, 2021 aboard Quantum of the
   Seas have been cancelled.
 * Scenic Luxury Cruises: June 1, 2021
 * Seabourn Cruises: Dates vary by ship
 * Seabourn has reviewed the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Framework
   for Conditional Sailing and is seeking additional clarification to fully
   understand the requirements. While they wait further information, they have
   (temporarily) stopped selling all cruises eight days and longer which call
   upon a U.S. port and depart January 1 through November 1, 2021. For those who
   are currently booked on one of these cruises, they ask for your patience to
   receive further information from Seabourn on whether you cruise is impacted.
 * As a result of the Canadian Transport Ministry’s Interim Order that closed
   Canadian ports and waters to passenger vessels, the brand is cancelling its
   2021 Alaska/British Columbia departures. The cancellation announcement
   applies to a total of 19 voyages scheduled aboard Seabourn Odyssey in summer
   2021 between Vancouver, Canada and Juneau, Alaska, including one Pacific
   Coast voyage at the end of the season.
 * Seabourn Odyssey: November 6, 2021
 * Seabourn Encore: May 29, 2021
 * Seabourn Ovation: May 1, 2021
 * Seabourn Quest: May 10, 2021
 * Voyages longer than 7 days calling on a U.S. port cancelled from July 22,
   2021 – November 6, 2021.
 * Seabourn Sojourn: May 24, 2021
 * Seabourn Venture: December 1, 2021
 * Silversea Cruises: Dates vary by ship
 * Silver Cloud: May 5, 2021
 * Silver Dawn: November 9, 2021
 * Silver Explorer: May 28, 2021
 * Silver Moon: May 4, 2021
 * Silver Muse: June 3, 2021
 * Silver Origin: May 1, 2021
 * Silver Shadow: May 15, 2021
 * Silver Spirit: May 5, 2021
 * Silver Whisper: June 20, 2021
 * Silver Wind: November 20, 2021
 * Star Clippers: Dates vary by ship
 * Royal Clipper: May 1, 2021
 * Star Flyer: May 22, 2021
 * Star Clipper: September 11, 2021
 * Tauck Tours: April 1, 2021
 * The 2020 Oberammergau Passion Play has been postponed until 2022. Tauck will
   be reaching out to affected travelers to discuss itinerary changes.
 * Trafalgar: February 28, 2021
 * All Australia and New Zealand itineraries have been suspended until March 31,
   2021
 * Universal Orlando Resort: Open since June 5, 2020
 * Universal Studios Hollywood: Closed until further notice
 * Notice: Any ticket purchased for a date during park closure will
   automatically be changed to one valid until December 16, 2021.
 * Select City Walk venues are now open for limited operations from 12-8pm
   daily. Individual venue hours may vary.
 * Uniworld: January 1, 2021
 * Viking Ocean Cruises: June 1, 2021
 * Viking River Cruises: June 1, 2021
 * Virgin Voyages: Dates vary by ship
 * Scarlet Lady: May 9, 2021
 * Valiant Lady: November 14, 2021
 * Windstar Cruises: Dates vary by ship
 * Wind Spirit: June 10, 2021
 * Star Breeze: June 19, 2021
 * Star Legend: July 4, 2021
 * Wind Star: June 19, 2021
 * Wind Surf: June 29, 2021
 * Star Pride: July 14, 2021


DESTINATION SUSPENSIONS

 * Australia: Australia has barred all non-residents and non-Australians from
   entering the country.
 * Bahamas: A negative COVID-19 test and Travel Health Visa Application are
   required to enter the country.
 * Brazil: Due to COVID-19, the U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 4:
   Do Not Travel advisory for Brazil. Brazil requires all air travelers to
   provide a Traveler’s Health Declaration and negative COVID-19 test. Land and
   sea borders are closed until further notice.
 * Canada: All non-essential travel to Canada is restricted. Air travelers must
   provide a negative COVID-19 PCR test for entry.
 * China: Due to COVID-19, the U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 3:
   Reconsider Travel advisory for China. A negative COVID-19 test is required
   for entry. Entering travelers must quarantine for 14 days after arrival.
 * Costa Rica: Due to COVID-19, the U.S. Department of State has issued a Level
   3: Reconsider Travel advisory for Costa Rica. Air travelers must provide
   proof of medical insurance policy and complete an online Health Pass.
 * El Salvador: Due to COVID-19, the U.S. Department of State has issued a Level
   3: Reconsider Travel advisory for El Salvador. Travelers must provide a
   negative COVID-19 test for entry. Travelers who have been in the United
   Kingdom or South Africa within the last 30 days are not allowed entry.
 * European Union: United States citizens on non-essential travel are restricted
   from entering most European Union countries.
 * French Polynesia: Effective February 1, 2021, travel to French Polynesia is
   temporarily suspended for tourists from all origins until further notice.
 * India: Due to COVID-19, the U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 4: Do
   Not Travel advisory for India. All travelers entering India must quarantine
   upon arrival.
 * Indonesia: Due to COVID-19, the U.S. Department of State has issued a Level
   4: Do Not Travel advisory for Indonesia. Valid visas/residence permits and a
   negative COVID-19 test are required for entry.
 * Israel: Due to COVID-19, the U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 3:
   Reconsider Travel advisory for Israel. Non-citizens and non-residents are
   barred from entering the country.
 * Japan: Due to COVID-19, the U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 3:
   Reconsider Travel advisory for Japan. Non-essential travel to Japan is not
   permitted.
 * Malaysia: Due to COVID-19, the U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 3:
   Reconsider Travel advisory for Malaysia. U.S. citizens are not permitted to
   enter the country. All travelers to Malaysia are required to quarantine for
   14 days and undergo COVID-19 testing.
 * Mauritius: Due to COVID-19, the U.S. Department of State has issued a Level
   2: Exercise Increased Caution advisory for Mauritius. A negative COVID-19
   test is required for entry.
 * Mexico: Due to COVID-19, the U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 3:
   Reconsider Travel advisory for Mexico. Nonessential travel across the
   Mexico-U.S. land border has been temporarily restricted.
 * New Zealand: Non-citizens and non-residents are barred from entering the
   country.
 * Panama: Due to COVID-19, the U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 3:
   Reconsider Travel advisory for Panama. A negative COVID-19 test is required
   for entry.
 * Peru: Due to COVID-19, the U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 3:
   Reconsider Travel advisory for Peru. A negative COVID-19 test is required for
   entry. Many lockdown measures are in place throughout Peru.
 * Trinidad and Tobago: Due to COVID-19, the U.S. Department of State has issued
   a Level 3: Reconsider Travel advisory for Trinidad and Tobago. Nationals and
   non-nationals are barred from entering the country.
 * Russia: Due to COVID-19, the U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 4:
   Do Not Travel advisory for Russia. Foreign nationals are not permitted entry
   into Russia.
 * Saudi Arabia: Due to COVID-19, the U.S. Department of State has issued a
   Level 3: Reconsider Travel advisory for Saudi Arabia. Only travelers with
   residence permits and valid entry/exit visas are permitted to enter. The
   Saudi government is not issuing tourist and other category visas at this
   time.
 * Seychelles: Due to COVID-19, the U.S. Department of State has issued a Level
   2: Exercise Increased Caution advisory for Seychelles. Cruise ships are not
   permitted entry into Seychelles waters until further notice. U.S. citizens
   are barred from entering the country. Travelers from approved countries must
   provide a negative COVID-19 test for entry.
 * Singapore: Due to COVID-19, the U.S. Department of State has issued a Level
   2: Exercise Increased Caution advisory for Singapore. Short-term visitors are
   not allowed entry unless they have a valid approval letter. Permanent
   residents returning to Singapore will be issued a Stay-Home Notice.
 * South Africa: Due to COVID-19, the U.S. Department of State has issued a
   Level 3: Reconsider Travel advisory for South Africa. Travelers must provide
   a negative COVID-19 test for entry.
 * Thailand: Due to COVID-19, the U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 2:
   Exercise Increased Caution advisory for Thailand. Travelers must provide a
   negative COVID-19 test for entry.
 * United Arab Emirates: Due to COVID-19, the U.S. Department of State has
   issued a Level 3: Reconsider Travel advisory for the United Arab Emirates.
   Travelers entering the United Arab Emirates must have a tourist visa and
   proof of a negative COVID-19 test.
 * United Kingdom: Due to COVID-19, the U.S. Department of State has issued a
   Level 3: Reconsider Travel advisory for the United Kingdom. Travelers to the
   United Kingdom must provide journey and contact details, and most visitors
   are required to self-isolate for 14 days.
 * Effective August 6, The United States Department of State has lifted its
   Global Level 4 Health Advisory, which advised U.S. citizens to avoid all
   international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. The Department is
   returning to its previous system of country-specific levels of travel advice
   (with Levels from 1-4 depending on country-specific conditions), in order to
   give travelers detailed and actionable information to make informed travel
   decisions. Please visit https://travel.state.gov/content/travel.html for more
   information. The Department continues to recommend U.S. citizens exercise
   caution when traveling abroad due to the unpredictable nature of the
   pandemic.
 * Vietnam: Due to COVID-19, the U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 2:
   Exercise Increased Caution advisory for Vietnam. U.S. citizens and all
   foreigners are not permitted to enter the country.
 * Zimbabwe: Due to COVID-19, the U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 3:
   Reconsider Travel advisory for Zimbabwe. A negative COVID-19 test is required
   for entry.


COVID-19 INFORMATION FROM SUPPLIERS

In light of recent concerns in the travel industry regarding the Coronavirus,
Passport Online has created a repository of the latest travel advisory updates
from our suppliers for your convenience. We will continue to review and modify
this list as we receive updates.

ABERCROMBIE & KENT

https://www.abercrombiekent.com/coronavirus-update

AFRICAN TRAVEL, INC.

Coronavirus Travel Update for Africa
Well-Being is Our Top Priority – Travel with Confidence

AMAWATERWAYS

https://www.amawaterways.com/travel-updates

AQUA EXPEDITIONS

https://www.aquaexpeditions.com/book-with-flexibility/

AVALON WATERWAYS

Avalon Waterways Travel Update and Peace of Mind Policy
Avalon Assurance – Health and Safety

AVANTI DESTINATIONS

https://www.avantidestinations.com/Web_covid19_resource_center.jsp

AZAMARA

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Travel Advisory
Azamara Cruise with Confidence Policy
Onboard Health Protocols

CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE

https://www.carnival.com/health-and-sailing-update

CELEBRITY CRUISES

Voluntary Suspension of Cruising
Celebrity’s Cruise with Confidence Program

CIE TOURS INTERNATIONAL

https://www.cietours.com/global/travel-update

CLUB MED

Club Med Coronavirus Updates
Safe Together – Club Med Main Guidelines and Hygiene Measures

COLLETTE TOURS

Travel Alert – COVID-19 Update
Tour Status and Payment
Cancel for Any Reason – Travel Protection Plan
The Traveling Well Experience – Our Commitment to Your Well-being and Enjoyment

COSMOS

Cosmos Travel Update and Peace of Mind Policy
On-Trip Assurance – Health and Safety

COSTA CRUISES

Updates on Cancellations and Fleet Activities
Travel Safely with Costa
Costsaver
Costsaver Coronavirus Travel Update
We Are Committed to Your Wellbeing – Travel Hygiene Measures

CRYSTAL CRUISES

Coronavirus Advisory Alerts
Crystal Confidence: Book with Peace of Mind

CUNARD

COVID-19 Travel Health Advisories
Cunard Book with Confidence Policy

DELTA VACATIONS

Travel Advisory Waiver Policy
Delta Vacations Travel Protection Plan

DISNEY CRUISE LINE

https://disneycruise.disney.go.com/guest-services/advisory/

EMERALD WATERWAYS

https://www.emeraldwaterways.com/travel-advisory

G ADVENTURES

G Adventures Coronavirus Travel FAQs
Travel with Confidence Safety Policy

GLOBUS

Globus Travel Update and Peace of Mind Policy
On-Trip Assurance – Health and Safety

HILTON HOTELS

https://www.hilton.com/en/corporate/coronavirus/

HOLLAND AMERICA LINE

Coronavirus Travel Advisory
Holland America Line Cruise with Confidence Policy
Impacted Cruise Dates

HURTIGRUTEN

Covid-19: Updated information from Hurtigruten
Book Your Hurtigruten Cruise with Confidence
Safer Together – Health and Safety on Board



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ASK MISTER CRUISE - RIVER CRUISE EXCURSIONS IN EUROPE

Q? - I prefer just walking off my cruise ship and exploring on my own to taking
bus tours, I have been on several ocean cruises, and it has been a great money
saver, but next year, I am doing a Europe river cruise, and I was curious as to
how it would be there? Thank you, Jean Impellitier, Fort Lauderdale, FL

A! - Most river cruise excursions in Europe are walking tours since many
attractions are very close to the river, which was, and is, the lifeline of any
European city. Walking tours will require varying levels of fitness as defined
by each river cruise line for their excursions, and in many historic European
towns there are cobblstone streets. For those with mobility issues, slower paced
tours are usually available.

Thank you, Jean, for your great question!

Mister Cruise - Peter E Coloyan, Sr.
(To ask your cruising question, please use the form below.)

BONUS INFO FOR ALL -
Mobility issues and river cruises: For river cruise excursions that involve bus
travel, you will be required to store mobility aids beneath the bus in the
luggage hold, and climb the steps onto the coach. In Europe, excursions are
often included in the price of a river cruise, and, if included, you’ll be
wasting money if you can’t join them due to an inability to climb the stairs of
a coach..

One of the best things about a European river cruise, regardless of whether it's
on the Danube, Rhine, Moselle, or any other river, is the scenery continually
passing by as seen from the ship. Historic castles, vineyards, and beautiful
vistas often fill both banks of the river as your ship cruises by!

Accessible, or not?: There is a river cruise somewhere in the world for those
with most any disability or mobility issue. Plus, new river cruise ships are
launched every year, with more, and better, accessibility. So, don't think you
can't go just because today there may not be exactly what you want where you
want it. It may be coming next month, or next year! As river cruising grows in
popularity, the options for accessible river cruising will expand - and we will
help you every step of the way!


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