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Queen Elizabeth Returns to the ‘Last Frontier” in signature Cunard style

VALENCIA, Calif., March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — With palpable excitement growing over the return of cruising, voyages to Alaska remain very much in demand, and luxury line Cunard is teeming with anticipation to get back to this majestic region. More than ever Alaska enthusiasts are looking forward to visiting these fabled landscapes, and want to book their return now.

In 2019, Cunard returned to cruising in Alaska for the first time in two decades, and the arrival of Queen Elizabeth – Cunard’s youngest Queen – was warmly greeted by local tourism and post officials, and guests alike. In 2022, the ship will again sail through the storied waters and landscapes of the Last Frontier, featuring the blue hues of the immense Hubbard Glacier, and Glacier Bay – where visitors are awed by some of the world’s most spectacular tidewater glaciers.

Amidst the myriad choices, Cunard’s signature voyage offering, in tandem with the wild frontier of Alaska, is a uniquely captivating experience, distinctive in many ways:

1. Queen Elizabeth is the perfect ship for Alaska. This Cunard Queen is large enough to offer all the activities, amenities and hallmark Cunard experiences including Gala Evenings and Afternoon Tea, while carrying fewer guests than other ships her size.

2. Spacious Princess & Queens Grill Suites with free drinks and gratuities. The ship’s luxury suites boast up to 1,493 square feet of living space and feature a host of exclusive amenities including dining in the dedicated Grills restaurants, a private cocktail lounge and an outside sun terrace.

3. White Star Service: Refined. Thoughtful. Charismatic. Proud. Cunard’s crew is dedicated to delivering the highest level of satisfaction with intuitive and thoughtful service.

4. Enticing Alaska: Guests experience Alaska’s best-kept culinary secrets with live cooking demonstrations, sip local craft beer on board from Alaskan Brewing Company, celebrate with exclusive cocktails inspired by Alaska and cozy up with blankets and a hot toddy or hot chocolate on deck to admire the view.

5. Inviting itineraries. Enjoy the convenience of a roundtrip itinerary from Vancouver, British Columbia. Select from 7- and 10-night voyages to experience the majesty of Glacier Bay National Park and spend more scenic days sailing to Hubbard Glacier.

Queen Elizabeth also sails to smaller, more intimate destinations such as Sitka and Haines: Framed by mountains at the top of North America’s longest fjord, Haines inspires with its wild temperate rainforest and captivating local art galleries; a visit to Sitka refreshes the spirit in the heart of Tongass National Forest, where guests can experience the influences of Tlingit and Russian heritage in one community.

6. Relaxed days at sea: Guests enjoy at least one luxurious sea day on every Alaska itinerary, spending ample time dining, unwinding and taking in the scenery at a leisurely pace.

7. Plenty of time in port: With full days in several ports of call, there is more time to indulge in personal passions and only-in-Alaska experiences, such as the scenic White Pass Railway journey that reveals miles of breathtaking waterfalls, mountains and tunnels.

8. Local celebrations: Select a special Independence Day voyage and celebrate with the local community in Skagway. With a lively parade, a record-breaking egg toss contest and other events, this is a special place to revel in July 4 festivities.

9. Insights from the experts: Hear personal narratives from award-winning writers, explorers and adventurers, including Sir Ranulph Fiennes, Felicity Aston, Kenton Cool and Peter Hillary. Discover important perspectives from Alaska Native heritage guides on every voyage.

10. Great value: Sailing to Alaska with Cunard offers a variety of ports with unique cultural experiences, a luxurious setting where elevated service is part of your every day, and the chance to enrich your mind and fulfill your adventurous spirit. A journey with Queen Elizabeth is more than a voyage; it is an experience worth treasuring.

On board, Queen Elizabeth’s world is elegant and inviting. Spacious decks offer a true feeling of freedom, days filled with the promise of possibilities and evenings where the night is always young. The romance of yesteryear, distilled with the modern comforts of today. A place that pays homage to the past but embraces all that’s wonderful about life in the present. With subtle art deco details and contemporary luxuries that enhance every moment of your time on board. A world where real life ceases to exist, responsibilities check out, and time is unique to each guest. 

Click here to learn more about Queen Elizabeth in Alaska. To learn more about a Cunard voyage, contact your Travel Advisor, call 1-800-728-6273, or visit www.cunard.com.

Cunard
Cunard is the operator of luxury cruise ships Queen Mary 2^®, Queen Victoria^® and Queen Elizabeth^®. Renowned for impeccable White Star Service, gourmet dining and world-class entertainment, all three Queens offer luxury accommodations in Britannia, Britannia Club, Princess Grill Suite and Queens Grill Suite staterooms. Cunard is the only line to offer regularly scheduled Transatlantic service between New York and London, and it continues to celebrate the freedom of travel on exciting World Voyage and Grand Voyage itineraries that visit Europe, North America, South America, Africa, Asia and Australia.

Awarded #1 Mega-Ship Ocean Cruise Line by Travel + Leisure’s 2018, 2017 and 2016 World’s Best Awards; and “Best Service,” “Best Onboard Enrichment” and “Best World Cruise” by Porthole Cruise Magazine’s 2018 Readers Choice Awards. Cunard is a proud member of World’s Leading Cruise Lines, a part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the largest cruise vacation company in the world. Together Cunard, Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Seabourn, AIDA Cruises, Costa Cruises, P&O Cruises (Australia) and P&O Cruises (UK) operate 102 ships visiting over 700 ports around the world and totaling 226,000 lower berths.

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For additional information, contact:
Jackie Chase, Cunard, 310.926.7686, jchase@cunard.com  

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SEATTLE, March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Seabourn, the ultra-luxury cruise line, is maintaining its optimism for the ultimate restart of travel while, in the meantime, continuing to take a practical approach in extending its current operational pause. As a result of the current environment, the brand is cancelling a series of select 2021 Europe departures.

The cancellation announcement applies differently by ship. Voyages affected include:

• Seabourn Sojourn, with its next scheduled departure now set for July 3, 2021.
• Seabourn Encore, with its next scheduled departure now set for July 3, 2021.
• Seabourn Ovation, with its next scheduled departure now set for July 3, 2021.
• Seabourn Quest, with its next scheduled departure now set for November 7, 2021.

Guests with bookings affected by this announcement are being given as much notice as possible to provide them with greater clarity around their travel plans.

“Our highest priorities are compliance, environmental protection and the health, safety and well-being of our guests, crew and the people in destinations we visit,” said Josh Leibowitz, president of Seabourn. “We understand guests are eager to travel and, even though we have extended our pause in operations a bit further, we continue to prepare to welcome them back once again.”

Guests with impacted cruise bookings have until April 15, 2021 to request to be re-booked to a comparable 2022 voyage at their 2021 rate paid plus current amenities. Guests who prefer an alternative choice can also request a bonus future cruise credit offer or a full refund of monies paid to Seabourn to the original form of payment.

Guests and their travel advisors will be sent specific details applicable to their booking. Seabourn asks guests and travel advisors to use the online resources available on its website first rather than calling the Reservation Call Center for information about the cancellations due to the possibility of high call volumes and the potential of long on-hold wait times.

For reservations or more information about Seabourn, please contact Seabourn at 1-800-929-9391 or visit www.seabourn.com. International guests may contact Seabourn as follows: UK (GBP Currency) – 0344 338 8610; Europe (Euro currency) – 00800 1872 1872; Australia (AUD currency) – 1 300 987 323.

About Seabourn:
Ultra-luxury Seabourn currently operates a fleet of five modern ships with two under construction and is a proud member of World’s Leading Cruise Lines. The exclusive alliance also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Cunard Line, Costa Cruises, AIDA, P&O Cruises UK, and P&O Cruises Australia. Seabourn is the official cruise partner of UNESCO World Heritage under a multi-year agreement to help promote sustainable tourism at World Heritage sites around the world. Our highest responsibility and top priorities are compliance, environmental protection and the health, safety and well-being of our guests, crew, shoreside employees, and the people and communities our ships visit. 

Find Seabourn on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Pinterest.

Notes to Editors:
Seabourn is consistently ranked among the world’s top travel choices by professional critics and the discerning readers of prestigious travel publications such as Departures, Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler.  Its stylish, distinctive cruising vacations are renowned for:

• Intimate ships with a private club atmosphere
• Intuitive, personalized service provided by staff passionate about exceeding guests expectations
• Curated voyages to all seven continents delivering award-winning experiences
• All ocean-front suites, luxuriously appointed
• Complimentary premium spirits and fine wines available on board at all times
• Welcome Champagne and complimentary in-suite bar stocked with your preferences
• Tipping is neither required, nor expected
• Finest resort at sea that is masterfully designed
• World-class dining, further enhanced through a culinary partnership with Chef Thomas Keller
• All dining venues are complimentary, dine where, when and with whom you wish
• Seabourn Conversations, connecting with visionary experts
• Ventures by Seabourn™, optional shore excursions, enhance and extend your experience in select destinations*^
• Select purposeful and sustainable travel experiences as the Official Cruise Partner of UNESCO*
• Spa & Wellness with Dr. Andrew Weil, featuring an exclusive mindful living program*
• An evening entertainment experience in collaboration with Sir Tim Rice, produced exclusively by Belinda King Creative Productions†
• Committed to environmental stewardship and sustainability

*Optional programs, for additional charge
^Available on Seabourn Odyssey, Seabourn Sojourn, Seabourn Quest, Seabourn Encore, Seabourn Ovation 
†Not available on board Seabourn Venture

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Guests booked on the impacted voyages are able to select a comparable cruise in 2022 at the 2021 cruise fare

SEATTLE, March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — While Holland America Line continues to work with government and port authorities to develop its plans to return to cruising, the company is extending its pause of European cruise operations to include departures through June 30, 2021.

The pause will impact cruises departing in May and June on Nieuw Statendam, Volendam and Westerdam, along with the Collectors’ Voyages associated with those canceled cruises. Collectors’ Voyages combine nonrepeating itineraries for an extended, back-to-back cruise experience.

Cruises affected by this pause in operation are:

• Nieuw Statendam: Eight departures from May 2 through June 27, 2021, that include seven- and 14-day Norway and Baltic itineraries, as well as the 14- and 21-day Collectors’ Voyages of those cruises.
• Volendam: June 19, 2021, 14-day Adriatic Dream cruise and the 24-day Adriatic Dream and Greek Odyssey Collectors’ Voyage departing the same date.
• Westerdam: June 19, 2021, 12-day Greece and Adriatic Antiquities cruise and the 24-day Adriatic Antiquities and Mediterranean Romance Collectors’ Voyage departing the same date.

All Guests Able to Rebook in 2022 on a Comparable Cruise
Holland America Line is notifying all guests and their travel advisors of their options. Guests currently booked on the canceled Europe departures will be able to rebook on an equivalent cruise in 2022 at the 2021 fare – with all cash and Future Cruise Credit funds moved to the new booking. Guests will be offered a comparable cruise in 2022 to replace the canceled voyage and instructions on how to confirm this selection online.

If guests decide not to accept a cruise booking in 2022 by April 15, 2021, they automatically default to receive a Future Cruise Credit of 110% of any cash paid on the booking. The minimum FCC is $25 and the maximum will be an amount up to the base cruise fare paid. Guests will retain any other FCC used for the canceled 2021 booking with all FCC amounts moved to their loyalty account for use on a future cruise booking. For all bookings in 2022, standard cancellation policies apply.

Full Refund Option Also Available 
Guests who prefer a 100% refund of monies paid to Holland America Line can visit the Cancellation Preferences Form to indicate their preference no later than April 15, 2021.  

The FCC is valid for sailings departing through Dec. 31, 2022. Noncruise fare purchases — shore excursions, airfare, gifts, dining and spa — will be transferred to a new booking if possible or automatically refunded via the method of payment used to purchase the services.

The above options are not applicable to guests booked on a charter sailing. Other booking and cancellation conditions and policies may apply if the cruise was not booked through Holland America Line. See the terms and conditions in the Cancellation Preferences Form for all details.

Holland America Line previously paused global cruise operations and canceled all   departures on all ships through April 30, 2021; Mediterranean cruises through early June; and all departures sailing to or from a Canadian port in 2021.

Holland America Line is closely following the protocols set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other authorities and is preparing ships and implementing procedures to meet all requirements for approval once a restart date is determined.

For more information about Holland America Line, consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com.

Find Holland America Line on Twitter, Facebook and the Holland America Blog.  Access all social media outlets via the home page at hollandamerica.com.

About Holland America Line
Holland America Line has been exploring the world since 1873 and was the first cruise line to offer adventures to Alaska and the Yukon more than 70 years ago. Its fleet of premium ships visits more than 470 ports in 98 countries around the world, offering an ideal mid-sized ship experience. A third Pinnacle-class ship, Rotterdam, is under construction and will join the fleet in July 2021.

The leader in premium cruising, Holland America Line’s ships feature innovative initiatives and a diverse range of enriching experiences focused on destination exploration and personalized travel. The best live music at sea fills each evening at Music Walk, and dining venues feature exclusive selections from Holland America Line’s esteemed Culinary Council, composed of world-famous chefs.

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Holland America Line is currently enhancing health and safety protocols, which may impact future cruises. Our actual offerings may vary from what is displayed or described in marketing materials. Review our current Cruise Updates, Health & Safety Protocols and CDC Travel Advisories.

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