We get a preview of the first cruise to return to the sea from the UK in 14-months. Journalist Dave Monk just returned from a four-night sailing. He discusses the protocols onboard, what dining, the buffets, and the mask situation are like onboard. 

Sherry Laskin has cruise news on: 

• Royal Caribbean gets permission to cruise
• A tone of optimism from cruise line executives 
• The Alaska Tourism Restoration Act passes 
• A cavalcade of cruise lines intends to sail Alaska this summer 
• Carnival has outlined its Alaska cruise protocols 
• Viking gears up for a summer 2021 restart 
• Another cruise line extends Bahamas sailings due to an overwhelming response
• Norwegian Cruise Line details its 2021 restart for the US

Listener Question: What is the weather like in Southeast Alaska for late August? — Nicole 

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