Carnival Vista returns to Galveston after first trip since start of the pandemic

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GALVESTON, Texas — After its first voyage since the start of the pandemic Carnival Vista is back in Galveston.

The ship arrived around 9 a.m. on Saturday.

The cruise industry had been anchored since the Covid-19 crisis started 16 months ago.

Vista returned to the port of Galveston after a seven-day cruise.

For many of those onboard a trip out to sea was something they’ve been waiting for since…