The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on May 26 announced that it was approving the first cruise to set sail with paying passengers since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Starting on June 26, the Celebrity Edge, a subsidiary Royal Caribbean Group, will depart Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, setting sail on a seven-night cruise of the Caribbean, marking the first time a cruise ship has sailed U.S. waters in more than a year. Captain Kate McCue, the first and only American female Captain, has been asked to lead the fleet and the industry back into operation. The Celebrity Edge has selected a vaccinated crew for the voyage and will be accepting U.S. guests aged 16 and older who are fully vaccinated. In August, all U.S. guests ages 12 and older on cruises must also be fully vaccinated, while requirements for non-U.S. guests will vary. Prior to boarding, all guests will be  required …