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

Baltimore, June 5, 2020 – Hornblower Cruises and Events will be restarting its Baltimore operations on Saturday, June 6, offering a limited choice of Sightseeing and Happy Hour cruises in accordance with Governor Hogan’s phased reopening plan. With guest spaces spread over several levels, the company’s fleet of luxurious vessels offer expansive decks inside and out, providing plentiful space and fresh air. For now, guests will have the use of the large outer decks only, which combined with reduced capacity, means there is more than enough room on board for everyone to stay safely apart.

Para proporcionar seguridad en el actual entorno pandémico, Hornblower ha ampliado su programa programa SafeCruise by Hornblower basado en procesos de saneamiento ya estrictos, para incorporar nuevas medidas sanitarias de protección contra la propagación del COVID-19 y otros virus.

Explaining the company’s preparations for welcoming guests back on board, Hornblower General Manager for Baltimore Chad Barth 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 ha revisado todos los aspectos de la experiencia de los huéspedes y está tomando todas las medidas necesarias para garantizar el bienestar de todos a bordo. Estas medidas incluyen, entre otras, las siguientes:

• Reconocimiento médico diario obligatorio de los miembros de la tripulación y uso de los EPI adecuados.
• Revisar los procedimientos de embarque y emisión de billetes para permitir el distanciamiento social y la entrada sin contacto.
• Exigir a los pasajeros que lleven mascarillas durante el crucero, excepto para comer y beber.
• Reducir el número de invitados a bordo y adaptar todos los asientos y la separación de las mesas para permitir una distancia mínima de 1,8 metros entre los invitados mientras navegan.
• Aplicación de procedimientos mejorados de saneamiento y desinfección, con estaciones de desinfección de manos disponibles en todo el edificio.

Baltimore Cruise Experiences Resuming on June 6

On the one-hour Sightseeing cruise along the Patapsco River, guests can expect unparalleled views of the city alongside an engaging narration about Baltimore’s rich past as the vessel follows a leisurely route towards Fort McHenry. The Happy Hour cruise (5:30pm) takes in an hour-long sail around the Inner Harbor and includes beer, wine and juice in the ticket price.

Planned cruise departures:

• Friday: 4pm and 5:30pm
• Saturday & Sunday: 1pm, 2:30pm, 4pm & 5:30pm

Prices start at *$20.95 for the Sightseeing cruise, and *$28.95 for the Happy Hour cruise. A bar service offering range of refreshments and light bites will also be available for purchase on board. To reflect current requirements, guests will be served at their table.

For now, Hornblower will be offering a choice of Sightseeing and Happy Hour cruises and plans to resume its full range of experiences, including dining cruises and special events, when current restrictions are lifted. Baltimore is the company’s third port to reopen, joining San Diego and Newport Beach which also resumes operations on June 5.

For more information visit www.hornblower.com/baltimore or call 866-312-2469.

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