The segment of cruise shipsone of the most affected during the pandemic, is ready to go back.
(During 2021, 107,603 ships arrived at the country’s ports).
That’s the way it is, Royal Caribbean International announced three new itineraries that will be developed from Panamanian ports (Colón and Panama City), and Cartagena, demonstrating with this the I come back to thetinoamericantoafter nine years of absence.
“We are convinced that Latin America has a diversity of ports to create the best experiences for the whole family. With the incorporation of Rhapsody of the Seas to the Latin American market, we will have a product that will not require a US visa, offering a season with a variety of itineraries”, clarified the company’s senior vice president, Sean Treacy.
(Do the math: this would have to invest to go to the World Cup in Qatar).
On the other hand, Alejandro Palacio, from the Celebrity Cruises marketing team, which is part of the luxury line and the first to sail again, stated that, “cruise ships have adopted biosecurity policies that allow the traveler to forget about the pandemic inside the ship”. He also pointed out that The Colombian market is one of the most important in Latin America.
(Air routes that are released in Colombia in the first half of 2022).
“We are seeing a double-digit uptick in new Colombian passengers who are wanting to travel on Celebrity, through Discover,” added the executive.
Regarding the danger of being trapped in the boat, Palacio clarified that the shipping company has reached agreements with government entities to allow the passage of travelers to the citiesIn addition, in case of contagion, the company takes care of the medical service.
“We have a crew of health personnel traveling with us and also a space inside the ship in serious cases, which have not occurred, due to covid-19 or other diseases,” he said.
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