Introducing New Hygiene and Service Protocols to Ensure the Wellbeing of Everyone

Sacramento, June 19, 2020 – Hornblower Cruises and Events will be restarting its Sacramento operations on Saturday, June 27, offering a variety of river cruises on the Sacramento River. Guests can marvel at majestic views of the state capitol from the stylish deck and recently refurbished interior aboard the Capitol Hornblower as she meanders past Old Sacramento’s famous historical sites. With expansive decks spread over several levels, combined with reduced capacity, there is more than enough room on board for everyone to stay safely apart.

 

Available Saturday and Sunday, the hour and a half Alive After 5 cruise is perfectly timed for those looking to wind down after a busy day with cocktail in hand! While on Saturday evenings, the Rock the Yacht experience is a fun alternative for social gatherings while listening to great tunes and soaking up the bright lights of the city. A range of refreshments and light bites are available for purchase on board. To reflect current requirements, guests will be served at their table. Prices for both cruises start from $19.51 and are open to those aged 21 and over only.

 

For all generations, the Social Sunday cruise is an ideal afternoon excursion for the whole family. Prices start from $19.51 (children’s rates from $11.71) for the hour and a half cruise which includes music, cocktails, light bites, and beautiful daytime views.

 

To provide reassurance in the current pandemic environment, Hornblower has expanded its industry defining SafeCruise by Hornblower program, building on already stringent sanitation processes, to incorporate further health-driven measures to guard against the spread of COVID-19 and other viruses.

 

Explaining the company’s preparations for welcoming guests back on board, regional vice president Jill Benson said: “We are proud of our excellent safety and sanitation track record and always operate and maintain a rigorous process around cleanliness and hygiene. So, while our guests can still expect the same high standards and welcoming service, we are adapting our amazing experiences to reflect the need for social distance, alongside elevated health and hygiene practices.”

 

Hornblower har gennemgået alle aspekter af gæsteoplevelsen og tager alle nødvendige skridt for at sikre, at alle om bord har det godt. Disse omfatter, men er ikke begrænset til, følgende:

• Obligatorisk daglig sundhedsscreening af besætningsmedlemmer og brug af passende personlige værnemidler
• Ændring af procedurerne for boarding og billettering for at give mulighed for social afstand og berøringsfri adgang
• Krav om, at gæsterne skal bære ansigtsmasker under sejladsen, undtagen når de spiser og drikker
• Reduktion af antallet af gæster om bord og tilpasning af alle siddepladser og bordafstande, så der er en afstand på mindst 6 fod mellem gæsterne, mens de sejler
• Indførelse af forbedrede hygiejne- og desinfektionsprocedurer med hånddesinfektionsstationer overalt

 

To reflect current requirements, some of the usual elements like live entertainment and dancing won’t be permitted. For the time being, Hornblower will be offering a limited choice of cruises and plans to resume its full program of experiences when current restrictions are lifted.

 

Sacramento will be the company’s fourth Californian port to reopen, joining Marina del Rey, Newport Beach and San Diego.

 

For more information or to book a cruise experience, visit www.hornblower.com [https://www.hornblower.com/sacramento/] or call 800-700-0735.

 

Om SafeCruise by Hornblower

Established over 25 years ago, SafeCruise by Hornblower delivers industry-defining standards for health, safety and security across the Hornblower Group of companies. Continuously improving, the program follows the most up to date government and industry guidelines and applies decades-long operational expertise to ensure a safe environment for guests and crew members, while maintaining Hornblower’s excellent record of safety. www.hornblower.com/safecruise

 

Om Hornblower Cruises og Events

Hornblower Cruises and Events er Nordamerikas største og førende udbyder af vandbaserede middage, sightseeing, privat charter og transportoplevelser. Der tilbydes 22 eftertragtede destinationer i USA, Canada og Storbritannien, hvor selskabet beskæftiger over 4.300 skibsfolk, der driver en flåde på 157 skibe, som betjener op mod 9,8 millioner gæster hvert år. Hornblower Cruises and Events er en afdeling af Hornblower Group, der driver den officielle færgefart til Alcatraz Island, Frihedsgudinden og Ellis Island Memorial Museum på vegne af National Park Service samt New York NYC Ferry, American Queen Steamboat Company, Hornblower Niagara Cruises, Victory Cruises Lines og HMS Global Maritime. Den omfattende portefølje afspejler næsten et århundredes ekspertise og innovation inden for sektoren - fra pionerarbejde med de første sightseeingture på floder og krydstogter til udvikling af det revolutionerende Hornblower Hybrid, et fartøj, der drives af vind-, sol- og batterielektricitet. For yderligere oplysninger, se www.hornblower.com