One industry devastated by the pandemic is starting to see signs of life again. A new wave of business is back for cruises in the mid-Atlantic. The first ship set sail Sunday from the Port of Baltimore.A sound greeting from the Port of Baltimore. Masked guests and staff of Sunday's Carnival Pride cruise cut to a long-awaited renaissance."Oh, we're ready to roll. We're excited it's a vacation. But apprehensive too," said cruisers Willie and Jan Horn, of Westerville, Ohio.This time, the seven-day cruise to the Bahamas has another idea of paradise in mind. Vaccines and negative tests needed before boarding. Masks for guests required indoors while onboard. The cruise line says all necessary and rigorous steps before guests can relax."Hundreds of millions of government officials. We worked closely with the CDC and it really worked out well bringing you to this day," said William Doyle, executive director of the Port of Baltimore.The cruise officials say there are other protocols onboard, including quarantine and contact tracing in case guests test positive. All 100% of the vaccinated staff will serve 1,500 guests -- 70% of the ship's normal limit."We have constrained capacity so over the next few ceilings that will continue to increase," said Carnival Cruises President Stephanie Duffy.Guests taking the step and a risk."With a lot more fun involved," said Jan Horn.The inaugural return of cruises setting sail from Baltimore.​