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AIDA Cruises extends its Canary Island cruise season until middle of May 2021
ROSTOCK,Germany,March 5, 2021/PRNewswire/ -- AIDA Cruises today announced it is extending its cruise season around the Canary Islands with AIDAperla until themiddle ofMay 2021. The start and destination port of the seven-day voyages is Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain.
AIDA Cruises has implemented a comprehensive set of enhanced health and safety protocols for guests and crew members utilized on several AIDA cruises in fall 2020. In recent months, the islands of "eternal spring" have been a holiday destination inEuropewith consistentlylow incidence rates. As a result of the Spanish government's regulations for safe travel, which coincide with AIDA's enhanced health and safety protocols, the cruise line's guests have been able to enjoy relaxing holidays in the Canary Islands.
The enhanced health and safety protocols -- tested by SGS Institut Fresenius and confirmed by the classification society DNV GL -- includes a mandatory polymerase chain reaction(PCR) test for detecting viruses and bacteria before traveling, as well as regular health checks, extensive distance and hygiene rules, medical care including test capacities on board and other measures.
Cruise vacations in other AIDA destinations are currently not possible.However, with the extension of its cruise season around the Canary Islands with AIDAperla, AIDA Cruises will be able to offer all guests an attractive holiday option. This applies to guests who originally booked a cruise in the Mediterranean on AIDAstella with departure dates fromMarch 20up to and includingMay 11, 2021; on AIDAperla with departure dates up to and includingMay 14, 2021; on AIDAblu betweenApril 04up to and includingApril 25, 2021; and on AIDAmar betweenMarch 21up to and includingApril 18, 2021.
The same applies to all guests who were originally scheduled to depart with AIDAsolfromHamburgandRotterdamtoNorthern EuropeandNorwaybetween March 20andApril 3, 2021, or with AIDAluna fromHamburgonMarch 31andApril 04, 2021.
The positioning cruises with AIDAmira scheduled to depart onApril 16, 2021, and with AIDAvita onApril 20, 2021, have to be canceled as well.
All guests whose voyage cannot take place as originally scheduled will be informed immediately. AIDA Cruises appreciates all guests affected for their understanding.
With the "AIDA promise," the cruise company offers guests more flexibility and security in planning. Generous booking options are part of AIDA's commitment to its guests, ranging from small down payments to free rebooking. The "AIDA promise" is included in the travel price for new bookings up toMay 31, 2021, and applies to departures up toOct. 1, 2021.
All cruises are carried out in compliance with AIDA's extensive health and safety protocols, as well as national and local laws and regulations for infection protection. More information is available atwww.aida.de/sichererurlaub.
All trips from the AIDA cruise program can be booked through summer 2022 with a local travel professional, online atwww.aida.deor through the AIDA customer center.
SOURCE AIDA Cruises
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