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

Norfolk, June 11, 2020 – Spirit of Norfolk by Hornblower Cruises and Events will be back cruising the Elizabeth River from Friday, June 19, offering a choice of public and group dining cruises in accordance with Governor Northam’s phased reopening plan. With guest spaces spread over several levels, local landmark Spirit of Norfolk features expansive decks inside and out, providing plentiful space and fresh air. Combined with reduced capacity, there is more than enough room on board for everyone to stay safely apart.

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, Hornblower General Manager for Norfolk Jolene Price-Thompson 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 has reviewed every aspect of the guest experience journey and is taking all steps necessary to ensure the wellbeing of everyone on board. These include, but are not limited to:

  • Mandatory daily crew member health screening, and wearing of appropriate PPE
  • Herziening van de instap- en ticketprocedures om sociale afstand en touchless entry mogelijk te maken.
  • Gasten moeten gezichtsmaskers dragen tijdens het varen, behalve tijdens het eten en drinken.
  • Reducing the number of guests on board, and adapting table spacing to allow for a minimum 6-foot distance between guests while they dine
  • Buffet stations will feature a protective shield, while an attendant will assist and serve each guest. Single-use menus will be provided on every cruise and discarded (recycled) afterwards.
  • Toepassing van verbeterde sanitaire en ontsmettingsprocedures, met overal beschikbare handontsmettingsstations.
 
Norfolk Cruise Experiences Resuming on June 19
Boasting the city’s largest outdoor roof deck, cruises aboard Spirit of Norfolk take a leisurely route along Norfolk’s historic waterways past the mighty ships and submarines of the US Navy’s Atlantic Fleet. A choice of Lunch, Brunch and Dinner experiences are offered featuring delicious cuisine alongside a sophisticated selection of award-winning wines, craft beers and specialty cocktails. Cruise prices start from *$46.90 for lunch *$59.90 for brunch or *$63.90 for dinner, including a buffet-style menu of freshly prepared entrees, salads and desserts (prices per person, excl. fees & taxes). More cruises will be added, subject to demand.
For those looking to set sail this Father’s Day and treat Dad to a delicious dining cruise, Spirit of Norfolk will be operating brunch with free-flowing mimosas and “manmosas”, as well as a scenic dinner cruise taking in the sparkling lights of the city, complete with stunning river views. Brunch from: *$64.90 or Dinner from: *$63.90.
Norfolk will be the company’s sixth port to reopen, joining Baltimore, Chicago, Marina del Rey, Newport Beach and San Diego which recently resumed operations. For the time being, Hornblower will be offering a choice of dining cruises only and plans to resume its full range of experiences such as cocktail cruises and special events when current restrictions are lifted.
For more information or to book a cruise experience, visit www.hornblower.com or call 866-304-2469.

Over SafeCruise van Hornblower

SafeCruise by Hornblower werd meer dan 25 jaar geleden in het leven geroepen en levert voor de hele Hornblower Group toonaangevende normen voor gezondheid, veiligheid en beveiliging. Het programma wordt voortdurend verbeterd, volgt de meest recente overheids- en industrierichtlijnen en past tientallen jaren operationele expertise toe om een veilige omgeving te garanderen voor gasten en bemanningsleden, terwijl Hornblower's uitstekende reputatie op het gebied van veiligheid behouden blijft. www.hornblower.com/safecruise

 

Over Hornblower Cruises en Evenementen

Hornblower Cruises and Events is Noord-Amerika's grootste en toonaangevende leverancier van diners, sightseeing, privécharters en transportervaringen op het water. Er worden 22 begeerde bestemmingen aangeboden in de VS, Canada en het VK, waar het bedrijf meer dan 4.300 scheepsmaten in dienst heeft die een vloot van 157 schepen exploiteren die elk jaar meer dan 9,8 miljoen gasten bedienen. Hornblower Cruises and Events is een divisie van de Hornblower Group die de officiële veerdienst verzorgt naar Alcatraz Island, het Statue of Liberty National Monument en Ellis Island Memorial Museum namens de National Park Service, evenals de New York NYC Ferry, American Queen Steamboat Company, Hornblower Niagara Cruises, Victory Cruises Lines en HMS Global Maritime. De uitgebreide portefeuille weerspiegelt bijna een eeuw van sectorale expertise en innovatie - van het pionieren met de eerste rivier sightseeing tours en dining cruises tot het ontwikkelen van de revolutionaire Hornblower Hybrid, een schip aangedreven door wind, zon en batterij elektriciteit. Ga voor meer informatie naar www.hornblower.com

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