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May 27, 2021

Back onboard: What's it like to sail a big ship again?

Adam Coulter, Managing Editor UK, shares his experiences onboard the first big ship to set sail from Southampton in over a year. While slightly surreal, mostly, he wondered: "Will it be the same as before?" Here's your first look at what's new, what's different and what's improved since COVID-19 took the world by storm.

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Celebrity ship receives first CDC approval to cruise from U.S.

The news marks a major milestone for an industry that has been shut down in the United States since March 2020.

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Warning: Never do these things on a sea day

Whether sea days are your favourite or you dread each one, we're here to help you make the most of them. Read on to see the 10 things you should stay away from on a day out at sea.

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VIDEO: Top 5 - Cruise news countdown

It's been a busy week for the cruise industry, with lots of exciting news on the horizon. In case you missed the headlines, we're giving you the lowdown on the five biggest stories this week.

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Cruise lines may offer both vaxxed and unvaxxed ships

To get ships back in the water faster -- without alienating key demographics -- some U.S.-based lines are choosing to do both.

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Forward vs. aft: A cabin comparison

Are there any benefits to choosing one over the other? We break down the differences of forward versus aft balcony cabins

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