Several cruise lines are planning to set sail from U.S. ports again starting this summer, including ships out of Galveston.
But there's still a lot of uncertainty. Despite that, American cruise lovers are eager to get back on board, no matter where the ships dock.
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"I miss it so much,β said cruise fan Kortina Givens. βWhen I say my heart hurts - I miss cruising so much."
But Givens is also a little apprehensive after the COVID pandemic effectively shut the industry down more than a year ago.
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"I've been canceled three times, so I don't want to be heartbroken again,β Givens said.
There are some things that still arenβt clear about COVID testing and vaccine requirements. And itineraries are still fluid.