First Time Cruisers

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. Masks, whether homemade or medical grade, have become a staple of life in communities that have been affected by COVID-19\. Many states and cities require people to wear masks in enclosed public areas, such as grocery stores, to protect others. (According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, face coverings can "slow the spread of the virus and help people who might have t

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. ## Americans Look Close to Home {#widget:image|decorators:article_image|image:3407|title:Port Canaveral (Orlando) (Photo:John Wollwer

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! *** [{#widget:image|decorators:article_image|image:18762164|title:Zoom Background: Exterior Deck on