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Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Cruising With Kids

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2020 has been hard on families. For many of you, the entire family has been camped inside the house for weeks or months. By now, everyone is itching to get out and have some fun.

It's just a matter of time before we are able to resume travel. Planning a vacation with kids can be challenging. There are so many choices, how do you know what will be right for your family?

That's where we come in - we will get to know you and your family along with your interests, in order to design the perfect vacation for you. We've been sailing with our family and can give you personal advice.

October is National Plan a Cruise Month, so it's the perfect time to plan a trip for next year. A small deposit per person can secure your trip, and you can pay the balance off just months before you sail. You can take advantage of availability and deals now, and enjoy your savings next year.

Cruises Are Popular With Families

It's no secret that cruising has become hugely popular with families. Where once it was a struggle to find ships that were kid-friendly, the challenge now is wading through the bevy of activities, kid's clubs, and child-themed bells and whistles many of the newer ships offer to determine which cruise ships are best for your children.

Cruise vacations are popular with families for a lot of reasons.

First and foremost, the value of a cruise is terrific since lodging and meals are wrapped up in the fare.
Second, your family can visit many destinations on a cruise without checking in and out of hotels and wrestling with luggage along the way.
Finally, cruise lines have perfected the family vacation by offering something for everyone: fine dining, luxurious spa options, pools with waterslides, quiet pools and hot tubs, rock-climbing walls, videogame competitions, pub crawls, and so much more.

With your entire family together and happy, what more could you ask for?

This video will give you an inside peek at what it's like for the entire family.

Cruising With Families (Video Playlist on YouTube)

We'll take a look at some specific kids programs in future posts within this mini-series, so be sure to come back and visit again. (bookmark the link below)

http://cpappin.cruisesinc.com/travel/promotion/cruise-event.do

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Cruise lines are offering special promotions and pricing on popular cruises to encourage consumers to plan their next cruise vacation now. We'll be featuring promotions on our website and social media.

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Thursday, February 6, 2020

Coronavirus Travel Advice

As the new decade kicks off, so does a world-wide health concern with Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV). Public Health Agencies, such as the World Health Organization and the Centers for Decease Control and Prevention, have published extensive information on their websites to help educate the public.

(Updated: March 21, 2020)

Most travel is suspended at least through April. Below are resources to the various travel providers websites as cancellation polices vary. If you have trips scheduled for later this Spring / Summer, our advice is to wait until your carrier makes an announcement about your itinerary to make any decision. Most companies are allowing you to wait for as long as 48 hours before departure to cancel. That gives you time to understand the risks of travel (if it is even possible).
Our state is on lock down until April 7th, and many other states / countries have followed this precautionary measure. Links below are useful resources to keep informed.

We are getting calls from our guests, concerned about traveling. Speak to your personal doctors for their advice - they will be familiar with your circumstances. Also, take precautionary measures, which should be standard practice - washing hands, covering coughs and sneezes, staying away from those exhibiting symptoms. Monitor guidance from world health organizations such as the WHO and CDC.

If you are traveling, or even if you are staying local, it is important to know the facts as they are known at this time. Since this is an evolving story, not all information is known but be assured that top health care professionals are seeking the answers. Of course there are often myths (click for some myth busters) that are circulated, so this blog post will try to disseminate links to the official resources that you can use to expand your knowledge.

Cruise lines are monitoring the situation and have imposed precautionary measures including refusing boarding of individuals presenting with certain symptoms. The lines have implemented enhanced policies, which are in effect as of 27 February 2020, built upon those which were first implemented on 31 January 2020 and focus on conservative measures, as the situation evolves, to appropriately and effectively screen every guest and crew member on every ship prior to boarding.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is closely monitoring an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. Chinese authorities identified the new coronavirus, which has resulted in thousands of confirmed cases in China, including cases outside Wuhan City.

Additional cases have been identified in a growing number of other international locations, including the United States. There are ongoing investigations to learn more.

The following video is very informative - worth watching.

Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) advice for the public

The World Health Organization has a website dedicated to Novel Coronavirus 2019. The advice for the public, including those traveling, is very simple - and it is advice that should be followed all the time.

Wash Your Hands Frequently

Practice Respiratory Hygiene

Maintain Social Distancing

Avoid Touching Eyes, Nose & Mouth

If you have Fever, Cough & Difficulty Breathing - Seek Medical Help

Practice General Hygiene when visiting Live Animal Markets, Wet Markets or Animal Product Markets

Avoid Consumption of Raw or Undercooked Animal Products

Protect Yourself & Others from Getting Sick

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Saturday, January 23, 2016

Jonas Delays Cruises

Anthem of the Seas

Grandeur of the Seas

Under Snow Dome

According to the National Weather Service...

Major to Historic Winter Storm Jonas Will Impact the Middle Atlantic to Southern New England into Sunday

Snow fall so far has amounted to more than two feet in some areas. Heavy winds will accompany the snow, making for very dangerous conditions. Many states have activated the National Guard to help combat the snow and rescue people who were trapped by the storm.

Royal Caribbean International has announced two delays caused by Jonas (click link for current statement):

Anthem of the Seas

Anthem of the Seas will be delayed a day, arriving back into Cape Liberty in Bayonne, New Jersey, on Tuesday, January 26 instead of Monday, January 25. Passengers on the current voyage will get an extra day, while passengers on the January 25th voyage will have an altered itinerary, yet to be announced.

Your local forecast office is

New York, NY

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Grandeur of the Seas

Grandeur of the Seas will now return to Baltimore a day late. Grandeur will now depart Baltimore on Monday, January 25th. Passengers on the current voyage will get an extra day, while passengers on the January 24th voyage will have an altered itinerary, yet to be announced.

Your local forecast office is

Baltimore, MD/Washington, D.C.

News Headlines

Travel Insurance

Winter Storm Jonas is the perfect example of why you need to purchase travel insurance.

You had every intention of traveling to New York or Baltimore for your cruise, but Mother Nature had other plans. Your flight was probably cancelled. With a little luck, the airline will be able to reschedule you for a flight that will arrive in time for the revised cruise departure. But what if they can't?

Perhaps you already departed when the storm grounded you at a connection. Now you had an unexpected hotel stay. These are just a few of the possible situations the Travel Insurance Companies' Assistance Desks will be dealing with this weekend.

The intangible benefit of travel insurance is just having someone to turn to when things go wrong during your vacation. The assistance you are given is a bonus benefit. If you've ever experienced a problem during a vacation, you know what I mean. You just can't think on your own - what do I do next - you start to panic.

Make sure you have your Travel Insurance Policy Number & Phone Contact with you. Contact your Cruise Specialist for assistance in obtaining this information (another reason for using a professional for your booking as well).

Stay Safe

For those that are traveling to / from their cruise vacation this weekend - stay safe. To everyone else in the effected areas - stay inside warm & safe.

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