Introducing New Hygiene and Service Protocols to Ensure the Wellbeing of Everyone
Weehawken, NJ, July 1, 2020 – Hornblower Cruises and Events will be resuming its New Jersey operation at Lincoln Harbor Marina from Saturday, July 4, offering outdoor dining cruise experiences along the Hudson and East Rivers, as well as a pop-up dockside experience at Chelsea Piers for those looking to celebrate Independence Day on the water. With guest spaces spread over several levels, the company’s fleet of luxurious vessels offer expansive decks, providing plentiful space and fresh air. 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’s General Manager, Nilda Bracero 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:
- Uchunguzi wa lazima wa afya ya mfanyakazi wa kila siku, na uvaaji wa PPE inayofaa
- Kurekebisha taratibu za bweni na tiketi ili kuruhusu umbali wa kijamii na kuingia bila kugusa
- Requiring guests to wear face masks while aboard, except while eating and drinking
- Reducing the number of guests on board, and adapting all seating and table spacing to allow for a minimum 6-foot distance between guests
- Utekelezaji wa taratibu zilizoimarishwa za usafi wa mazingira na utoaji wa dawa, na vituo vya kutakasa mikono vinapatikana kote
New Jersey Dining Cruise Experiences Resuming July 4
For those looking to set sail this Fourth of July holiday weekend, they can celebrate al-fresco style with fantastic views of the city’s renowned fireworks while enjoying a signature Dinner cruise. This exclusive 3-hour experience includes a delicious multi-course meal and Platinum open bar with cocktails, top shelf liquor, beers and wine, and is the perfect venue for social gatherings celebrating the holiday while enjoying the Big Apple’s bright city skyline. Available on evening of July 4, prices start from *$229.90.
Boasting one of the city’s most sought after roof decks, cruises aboard the Spirit of New Jersey sail year-round from its home port of Lincoln Harbor Marina. Guests can expect delicious cuisine while cruising along the Hudson and East Rivers. A regular program of outdoor dining experiences will be available from July 11 onwards, featuring unbeatable views of the Empire State Building, Brooklyn Bridge and Statue of Liberty and a sophisticated selection of award-winning wines, craft beers and specialty cocktails. Prices start at *$69 (lunch), *$120 (dinner) and include a multi-course menu of freshly prepared entrees, salads and desserts.
NYC Rooftop on the Dock – July 3, 4, 10
For those those looking to soak up the spectacular NYC skyline, Spirit of New York is opening its expansive deck for the ultimate rooftop experience. Located at Chelsea Piers, this exclusive outdoor pop-up is a fun alternative for social gatherings while listening to great tunes. A table-side bar service and light bites will be available for purchase. Entry is free, on a first come first serve basis and in accordance with current capacity limits.
Hornblower plans to gradually increase offerings throughout the summer, resuming its full range of experiences such as cocktail cruises and special events when current restrictions are lifted. For private groups, Hornblower Private Yachts also operates a choice of luxurious private charter experiences.
New Jersey and New York are the company’s most recent locations to open, joining Boston, Baltimore, Chicago, Marina del Rey, Newport Beach, Norfolk, Sacramento, San Diego and Washington DC Metro, with the remainder of Hornblower’s 22 North American and UK locations slated to resume very soon.
For more information or to book a cruise experience, visit www.hornblower.com [https://www.hornblower.com/new-york/] or call 800-700-0735.
Kuhusu SafeCruise na Hornblower
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Kuhusu Hornblower Cruises na Matukio
Hornblower Cruises na Matukio ni mtoaji mkubwa na anayeongoza wa chakula cha maji, kuona, mkataba wa kibinafsi na uzoefu wa usafirishaji. Maeneo 22 yanayotamaniwa hutolewa nchini Marekani, Canada na Uingereza, ambapo kampuni hiyo inaajiri zaidi ya meli 4,300 zinazoendesha meli 157 zinazohudumia zaidi ya wageni milioni 9.8 kila mwaka. Hornblower Cruises na Matukio ni mgawanyiko wa Kikundi cha Hornblower ambacho kinaendesha huduma rasmi ya boti ya feri kwa Alcatraz Island, Sanamu ya Uhuru National Monument na Makumbusho ya Kumbukumbu ya Kisiwa cha Ellis kwa niaba ya Huduma ya Hifadhi ya Taifa pamoja na Kivuko cha New York NYC, Kampuni ya Malkia wa Amerika Steamboat, Hornblower Niagara Cruises, Mistari ya Ushindi Cruises na HMS Global Maritime. Kwingineko pana inaonyesha karibu karne ya utaalamu wa sekta na uvumbuzi - kutoka kwa upainia ziara za mwanzo za kuona mto na meli za chakula hadi kuendeleza Mseto wa Mapinduzi ya Hornblower, chombo kinachoendeshwa na umeme wa upepo, jua na betri. Kwa taarifa zaidi tembelea www.hornblower.com