Congratulations to the Government of Jamaica for developing a reasonably priced island-wide visitor medical travel insurance program. Effective the end of November, visitors to Jamaica will be automatically enrolled in the Jamaica Cares Program at a cost of approximately $40 per person. This Government of Jamaica insurance program will cover the visitor for case management, transportation, patient care, with COVID-19 related coverage including testing for symptomatic travelers, quarantine and evacuations if necessary. The insurance covers medical emergencies up to $50,000 while on the island and $100,000 while traveling.

Traveling to Jamaica requires the completion of a Travel Authorization Form filled out five days before arriving on the island. [ see https://travelauth.visitjamaica.com/ for the form ]. Pre COVID testing is mandatory with samples taken no more than 10 days prior to arrival in Jamaica. For current information on what types of tests are accepted, please see the official Visit Jamaica website at [ https://www.visitjamaica.com/travelauthorization/test-req/ ] picture courtesy of Sandals

On its Facebook page today, Royal Caribbean posted a call for volunteers among past guests to help the cruise line recertify for service. The CDC requires cruise lines to conduct test sailings prior to starting commercial operations and to present to the CDC a clean report of success. Adults over 18 years old may apply at https://cruisesimulationform.questionpro.com/

We were delighted to hear from Celebrity Cruises this morning. Beginning on November 17, 2020, the cruise line will include its drink package, WIFI and gratuities with all future bookings, except for Galapagos, . Please call us at 804-557-3006 for more information.

Cruisers will have the opportunity to expand their amenity packages to include premium drinks, shore excursions and other options.

As befitting a premium brand, we see this as an excellent step which will do away with the weekly promotions and confusing, ever changing, amenity package offers.

Give us a call at 804-557-3006 for our Veterans Day Sale with Scenic Luxury Cruises, Emerald Waterways, Sandals and Beaches Resorts. Save up to 10% with these generous offers.

Now through November 15th we have special reduced single supplement rates for most Azamara sailings. Please see our Specials Page for more information and call us at 804-557-3006​