Carnival Cruise Line said bookings on Aug. 15 were nearly double that of the same date in 2019.Carnival Cruise Line said bookings on Aug. 15 were nearly double that of the same date in 2019. Photo Credit: Carnival Cruise LineCruiseCruise lines ease restrictions, and travel advisors get busyTravel advisor DeeAna Archer said unvaccinated clients are "super-excited because they can go on vacation for a reasonable price." And Carnival noted that cruising just got a whole lot easier for everyone.
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CruiseWorld will take place Nov. 2 to 4 in Fort Lauderdale.
Ship tours rejoin CruiseWorld programSignups will be available on a first-come, first-served basis for all registered attendees starting Aug. 15. Tours are scheduled for Nov. 1, 5 and 6 in Fort Lauderdale and Miami.
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