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May 9, 2021
12 Things you don't need to take on a cruise
12 Things you don't need to take on a cruise
If you're a certified over-packer, you'll be happy to know that ships furnish a number of items, so you don't need to bring them with you. Here are 12 things you don't need to pack when it's time to sail again, so you can squeeze in that extra pair of shoes or second formal dress.
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VIDEO: What does the latest U.S. CDC guidance mean? We explain
VIDEO: What does the latest U.S. CDC guidance mean? We explain
Cruise Critic Editor-in-Chief Colleen McDaniel explains the rules and looks at reactions from the industry -- and our readers -- as we get a clearer picture of the path to cruising resumption.
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Vaxxed and masked: U.S. CDC rules make no allowances for fully vaccinated cruises
Vaxxed and masked: U.S. CDC rules make no allowances for fully vaccinated cruises
It's the guidance that the cruise industry has been waiting on for months -- and it won't make everyone happy. The U.S. CDC has set a series of rules such as mask wearing, social distancing and a restriction on independent shore experiences. Here are some of the specifics.
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Rediscover the world with NCL
Rediscover the world with NCL
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Freedom, flexibility and choice with Free at Sea where you can design your holiday adding your choice of valuable extras and luxuries from as little as £99 per person on top of a great value base fare.
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Ship spotting: Your weekly round up of cruise ships worldwide
Ship spotting: Your weekly round up of cruise ships worldwide
It won't be long now until cruise ships around the world will start sailing with passengers again. But until then, they have to get ready and as a result, we've spotted a number of ships heading into dock for a check up ahead of service.
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Which round Britain cruise is for me?
Which round Britain cruise is for me?
At last count, at least 12 cruise lines are planning to sail around the UK this summer. Most are going to the same places (Portland, Liverpool, Belfast, Kirkwall and Lerwick, with a few exceptions), while others are offering "coastal cruises" -- i.e. no port calls, only days at sea. So how do you choose which one is right for you?
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