(Alliance News) - Carnival PLC said Tuesday its Seabourn cruise line is set to begin operations in the Mediterranean in early July following discussions with the government of Greece.
"Seabourn Ovation will operate a series of 7-day cruises exploring beautiful and historic ports throughout the Greek Isles. The voyages are scheduled to open for booking on April 12. Guests will also be able to book longer 14-day voyages, which combine individual 7-day voyages with a variety of different ports on each. Seabourn will take guests to the ports of Agios Nikolaos, Rhodes, Mykonos and Nafplion as well as Limassol, Cyprus on one itinerary. On the other, guests will have the opportunity to experience Patmos, Rhodes, Thira and Spetsai along with a call at Paphos, Cyprus," Carnival explained.
Seabourn President Josh Leibowitz said he is "excited" about the prospect of the cruise liner returning to operations.
"We're grateful to the people of Greece for welcoming Seabourn back to the Mediterranean this summer," he said.
The cruises are open to any customers that are fully vaccinated against Covid-19, Carnival noted.
It said "fully vaccinated" means a minimum of 14 days following the final dose of the currently approved Covid-19 vaccines being administered.
"Proof of vaccination and the dates given will be required. Approved forms of documentation will be confirmed closer to time of departure and must be shown at the terminal prior to boarding," Carnival added.
Shares in Carnival closed 5.0% higher in London on Tuesday at 1,707.00 pence each.
By Paul McGowan; paulmcgowan@alliancenews.com
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