As the cruise restart continues, vessels are returning to additional destinations, including the Seychelles, South Africa and more.<\/p>\n
Here are some of the main deployment moves that took place recently:<\/p>\n
Cruising Returns to the Seychelles<\/p>\n
Another destination welcomed the cruise ships back recently, as Ponant resumed service in the Seychelles on Nov. 18. With the 180-guest Le Bellot, the French luxury line became the first operator to sail in the archipelago since March 2020.<\/p>\n
During the 2021\/2022 winter season, Ponant is also positioning two additional vessels in the destination, offering five itineraries and 19 cruises through April.<\/p>\n
Variety Cruises is also relaunching its year-round cruises in the Seychelles this month. The brand is planning a program with three different itineraries aboard the 42-guest Pegasos, running between Dec. 25, 2021, and Oct. 26, 2024.<\/p>\n
Royal Caribbean Returns to Los Angeles <\/p>\n
Royal Caribbean International resumed homeport operations in Los Angeles on Nov. 19. Setting sail on its first post-pandemic cruise, the Navigator of the Seas marked the companys return to the West Coast after more than a decade of absence.<\/p>\n
The Voyager-class vessel is now offering year-round itineraries in the region, with visits to several ports in Mexico and California, including Mazatln, Cabo San Lucas, Catalina Island and Puerto Vallarta.<\/p>\n
More Cruise Lines Return to the Caribbean and North America <\/p>\n
With summer programs in Europe now complete, more cruise lines are returning to North America and the Caribbean.<\/p>\n
In late November, SeaDream Yacht Club marked its return to the Caribbean, with the SeaDream I sailing from Barbados and the SeaDream II sailing from San Juan.<\/p>\n
Regent Seven Seas also celebrated its return to cruising in the U.S. and the Caribbean recently, with the Seven Seas Explorers call to Miami on Nov. 15.<\/p>\n
Other brands that returned to North America recently include Seabourn, Azamara and Oceania.<\/p>\n
Antarctica Resumption Picking Up Pace <\/p>\n
Several cruise operators have already resumed guest operations in Antarctica. Only recently, Crystal, Silversea, Polar Latitudes, Quark, Oceanwide, Albatros, Antarctica21 and Hurtigruten have returned to the Frozen Continent.<\/p>\n
Other brands returning soon including Poseidon, Swan Hellenic, Aurora Expeditions and Scenic.<\/p>\n
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