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First Time Cruisers

What to Look For in a Travel Agent In The COVID-19 Era

You may think you know every aspect of the cruise experience, but when cruising returns after the COVID-19 pandemic, you are likely to discover much has changed. Cruising is about to get a whole lot more complicated; even if you are a frequent cruiser who does everything yourself, in the post-pandemic era there is significant reason to turn to a travel agent for your next cruise booking.

Will You Have To Wear A Mask On Your Next Cruise? Probably

As cruise lines release their tentative plans for returning to the sea or river, one facet of post-COVID-19 cruising is emerging: Passengers might have to wear masks when they sail, at least some of the time.

What Cruise Destinations Are People Booking for 2021 and Beyond?

With the cruise industry on temporary pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, cruisers are looking ahead to 2021 and beyond to get their sea fix. Bookings for 2021 are reportedly strong, and a handful of cruise lines have made some bookings for 2022 and 2023 available for reservation. Where travelers are looking to go to, however, depends a lot on where they reside. We take a look at some of the trends for cruisers making bookings for next year and beyond.

9 Cruise Zoom Backgrounds for Your Next Video Call

Stuck at home and missing the high seas? Brighten up your next virtual work call or Zoom social gathering with one of these cruise-themed backgrounds. Simply click on one of the images below and right-click to save to your computer. When you're ready to use your new background, log onto your Zoom account, click on "Profile" and go to "Settings." From there you can select "Virtual Background" from the list of options, click the + symbol and upload any of your favorites. Happy Zooming!

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