Celebrate Canada Day Cruising Toronto Harbour with Mariposa Cruises or Join Gananoque Boat Line to Explore the Spectacular 1000 Islands
Toronto, June 25, 2020 – Hornblower Cruises and Events is resuming its Canadian operations from Wednesday, July 1, in time for those looking to take to the water to celebrate Canada Day! While guests can still expect the same high standards and welcoming service, the company is adapting experiences aboard Mariposa Cruises by Hornblower and Gananoque Boat Line by Hornblower to reflect the need for social distance, alongside elevated health and hygiene practices. And with spaces spread on outer decks only, Hornblower’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.
기내에서 모두의 안전 유지
To provide reassurance in the current pandemic environment, the company 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. These include, but are not limited to:
- 매일 승무원 건강 검진 및 적절한 개인보호장비 착용 의무화
- 사회적 거리두기 및 비접촉식 입장이 가능하도록 탑승 및 발권 절차 개정
- 크루즈 여행 중 음식물을 섭취하는 경우를 제외하고 승객에게 마스크 착용을 요구합니다.
- 크루즈 탑승객 수를 줄이고, 모든 좌석과 테이블 간격을 조정하여 크루즈 여행 중 승객 간 최소 6피트 거리를 유지합니다.
- 강화된 위생 및 소독 절차를 시행하고, 곳곳에 손 소독 스테이션을 설치합니다.
토론토 항구 크루즈
Mariposa Cruises by Hornblower, a Toronto Attraction since 1987, is reintroducing harbour and cocktail cruises gliding along the city’s historic waterways to coincide with those looking for ideas to celebrate Canada Day on the water. Whether you’re a native Torontonian, newcomer, or just visiting, a Mariposa cruise is the perfect outing. Expect stunning views of Toronto’s iconic skyline from the spacious open-air decks while sipping your preferred tipple!
Available July 1 & 2, and every Friday through Sunday, the 90-minute Sip & Sail Cocktail Cruise is a fun alternative for small social gatherings while listening to atmospheric background music and soaking up the bright lights of the city. It is perfectly timed for those looking to wind down after a busy day with cocktail in hand! A range of refreshments and delicious appetizers are available for purchase on board. To reflect current requirements, guests will remain seated and be served at their table. Prices start at $34.95.
The popular Harbour Cruise is an ideal afternoon activity for all ages and run twice-daily over the weekend, and during the Canada Day holiday too. Prices start from $26.95 (children’s rates from $20.95) for the 45-minute excursion.
When Stage 3 reopening is announced in Toronto, Mariposa plans to reintroduce its signature Brunch, Lunch and Dinner Cruises on selected dates Friday through Sunday. Featuring delicious cuisine complemented by a sophisticated selection of award-winning wines, craft beers and specialty cocktails, prices start from *$64.90 (brunch), *$62.90 (lunch), *$94.90 (dinner) and include a multi-course menu of freshly prepared entrees, salads and desserts.
Cruises depart from Pier 6, 207 Queens Quay West, Toronto. For more information visit
www.hornblower.com [https://www.hornblower.com/toronto] or call 866-627-7672.
1000개의 섬 탐험하기
The beautiful 1000 Islands are just a few hour’s drive and a world away from the cosmopolitan environs of Ottawa and Toronto. From July 1, Gananoque Boat Line by Hornblower –the largest and oldest cruise company in the 1000 Islands – is operating cruise experiences from its quaint harbor for those looking to take in the endless shorelines of Canada’s most spectacular region.
On the hour-long Original Heart of the 1000 Islands Cruise guests can expect up-close views of the lush shoreline lined with historic cottages and summer homes as you sail through the narrow channels of the Admiralty and Navy group of islands in the most intimate tour the 1000 Islands has to offer. Prices from $26.35 (Child ages 6-12 from $17.13, ages 5 under free)
Alternatively, the Lost Ships of the 1000 Islands Attraction Cruise follows a leisurely route along the St Lawrence River taking in views of Boldt Castle, the St. Lawrence Seaway along with side-scan sonar images for a fascinating sail past the area’s notable landmarks above and below the surface. The 2.5-hour cruise operates twice daily and costs from $37.16.
The perfect anecdote for those looking to wind down after a busy week, the Sunset Dinner Cruise promises the ever-changing backdrop of the Islands while you dine. Planned to start July 17 (pending Ontario moving to Phase 3 of its reopening plan), the two-hour cruise will operate every Friday through to September 4, includes a delicious three course plated menu. Prices from $54.95.
Cruises depart from Gananoque Port, 280 Main Street, Gananoque. For more information visit www.ganboatline.com [https://ganboatline.com/] or call 888-717-4837.
Hornblower plans to gradually increase its Canadian offerings throughout the summer, subject to demand. Toronto and Gananoque are the company’s most recent North American locations to open, joining Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Marina del Rey, Newport Beach, Norfolk, Sacramento, San Diego and Washington DC Metro.
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혼블로어의 세이프크루즈 소개
25년 전에 설립된 세이프크루즈 바이 혼블로어는 혼블로어 그룹 계열사 전반에 걸쳐 건강, 안전 및 보안에 대한 업계 표준을 제공합니다. 지속적으로 개선되고 있는 이 프로그램은 최신 정부 및 업계 지침을 따르고 수십 년간 쌓아온 운영 전문 지식을 적용하여 승객과 승무원에게 안전한 환경을 보장하는 동시에 혼블로어의 우수한 안전 기록을 유지하고 있습니다 (www.hornblower.com/safecruise).
혼블로어 크루즈 및 이벤트 정보
Hornblower Cruises and Events, North America’s largest and leading provider of water-based dining, sightseeing, private charter and transportation experiences. 22 coveted destinations are offered in the US, Canada and the UK, where the company employs over 4,300 shipmates who operate a fleet of 157 vessels serving upwards of 9.8 million guests each year. Hornblower Cruises and Events is a division of Hornblower Group which operates the official ferry boat service to Alcatraz Island, the Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island Memorial Museum on behalf of the National Park Service as well as the New York NYC Ferry, American Queen Steamboat Company, Hornblower Niagara Cruises, Victory Cruises Lines and HMS Global Maritime. The expansive portfolio reflects almost a century of sector expertise and innovation – from pioneering the earliest river sightseeing tours and dining cruises to developing the revolutionary Hornblower Hybrid, a vessel powered by wind, solar and battery electricity. For more information visit www.hornblower.com