From sharing 120-square-foot cabins to partying at the crew bar, here's an inside look at what living at sea is like, per a longtime employee.
Cruise ships have been a hotbed for COVID-19 outbreaks. Now every US cruise has a suspected or confirmed case, CDC data shows.
The CDC recently advised all travelers against cruising amid a spike in COVID-19 cases. This warning won't delay Margaritaville at Sea's first cruise.
"Cruising today requires you to be prepared for constant changes," travel blogger Halee Whiting said. "I have three more cruises lined up this year."
From what's included in the original fare to what your cabin may look like, here are key moving parts to consider when planning an ocean getaway.
JetBlue wants to be seen as a travel company and have customers book directly on its website, using $31 fares on 31 routes as an enticement.
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They tested positive despite Royal Caribbean's vaccination requirements for all crew members and passengers over the age of 16.
Insider's reporter tried Guy's Pig and Anchor Bar-B-Que on the vaccinated Carnival Vista ship, where she had mac and cheese and coleslaw at sea.
The CDC on Monday advised Americans to avoid traveling to the UK because of rising coronavirus cases.
Florida's vaccine-passport ban stopped Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings from protecting staff and customers, it said.
"A server tripped and spilled some wine in the restaurant and started crying. You can tell they're on edge," Halee Whiting, 32, says about her trip.
Princess Cruises will bring passengers from California and Florida to destinations like Hawaii and the Caribbean - but only if they're vaccinated.
Halee Whiting is a hospitality worker who's excited to reconnect with friends. She says cruises require everyone to be respectful and do their part.
Fauci, chief medical advisor to the president, said airlines and cruises will likely require customers to show proof of getting a COVID-19 vaccine.
Major cruise lines have already announced that they'll require proof of vaccination, and destinations and airlines around the world aren't far behind.
Windstar Cruises' guests must show proof of the COVID-19 vaccine, crew are required to be vaccinated as soon as the shots are made available.
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