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| Above, Royal Caribbean's Majesty of the Seas at Key West, Florida. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
Many people are opting for road trips by car or RV and shunning cruises and flights. But there are plenty others who will still take a cruise.
The cruise lines want to make 2021 a comeback year. Some are aiming towards shorter cruises (a week and under).
According to Travel + Leisure:
Condensed cruises can still pack a punch with stops at some of the world's most exciting ports — even on itineraries of just a few days. Cruise lines are planning a comeback this year, after rethinking safety protocols and collaborating with the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention on ways to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 onboard. Masks and social distancing will be standard practice, and the companies are working toward onboard bubbles. Guests will only be allowed to go on ship-sponsored shore excursions and will have to submit to frequent testing.
Helping the cause is a shift toward shorter sailings, with many 2021 trips slated to last a week or less. But these new micro-itineraries don't skimp on the cultural sites or unforgettable ports of call. Ponant, for example, will offer a four-night trip in August, sailing from Valletta, Malta, to Venice, with stops in Kotor, Montenegro, and Dubrovnik, Croatia. Thanks to a new partnership with the Louvre, curators from the museum will be aboard a July 13–20 sail through Greece's Cycladic islands, offering expert talks.
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