e are mid-way through April, and already we have reached
incredibly exciting milestones this month. While things may
still be at a pause here in the U.S., rest assured we are
moving ahead in Europe. Last week, we made the largest restart
announcement in the industry to-date, announcing 10 ships to
restart in the Mediterranean and across Europe this summer.
This robust development is a testament to our industry-leading
health and safety protocol, and our success demonstrates that
a safe return to cruising in the U.S. is possible. We are
ready and eager to bring our experience back stateside as soon
as we are able, and we’re hopeful that we’ll be able to
restart soon. Our message to you is: stay with us, and don’t
lose your optimism. Although things are uncertain, our success
globally will ultimately contribute to our swift success here.
Know that we are ready to go!
And,
together, we can help accelerate the resumption of cruising
from U.S. homeports. You can be an active participant in the
effort by asking your elected officials to support the lift of
the CDC’s Conditional Sail Order. Our industry association,
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), has made it
very easy for you to email, tweet at, or call your elected
officials. If you'd like to participate,
click here to easily fill out a form and
voice your support. With our voices heard, we are hopeful that
we can move the needle.
While
you’re looking forward to and preparing your business for
cruising’s restart in the U.S., now is the time to remind your
clients take advantage of the excellent value and flexibility
available to them. Starting this Thursday, your clients can Go
All In with free drinks and Wi-Fi, and they can book with
flexibility through our Total CruiseFlex program. Get your
marketing plan ready to begin promoting to your clients who
are eager to get back to cruising. As soon as we’re able,
we’ll be delighted to welcome them back on board.
Best regards,
Michelle LardizabalSenior
Vice President and Commercial Sales
Officer
