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July 18, 2021
9 Things you should never try to hide from a cruise line
9 Things you should never try to hide from a cruise line
Some passengers assume that rules don't apply to them -- that's probably why we see babies bobbing in hot tubs and chair hogs leaving their towels on loungers for hours at a time. But some regulations are health- and safety-focused, strictly enforced and therefore not to be messed with. Here are 9 things you should never hide.
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Why NOW is a great time to cruise
Why NOW is a great time to cruise
Should I cruise now? That's the question many cruisers are asking for summer and fall 2021, as the industry restarts around the world. Although there are still certain restrictions, there are also some changes for the better. Here are 12 reasons you should consider sailing now.
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Cruise lines modify vaccination policies to prohibit vaccine mixing
Cruise lines modify vaccination policies to prohibit vaccine mixing
Several cruise lines have begun quietly modifying their policies to prohibit those passengers who have been vaccinated with two different types of vaccines. Here's why -- and what it means for cruisers.
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NEW VIDEO: Celebrity Silhouette pre- and post-pandemic: What's changed, what hasn't?
NEW VIDEO: Celebrity Silhouette pre- and post-pandemic: What's changed, what hasn't?
Cruise Critic's Adam Coulter had the opportunity to step back onboard the ship this month. He recounts the emotional experience of running into favourite crew members, compares the pre- and post-pandemic cruise experience, and highlights the many exciting improvements onboard.
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VIDEO: Exclusive Q&A with Celebrity Cruises' Captain Kate McCue
VIDEO: Exclusive Q&A with Celebrity Cruises' Captain Kate McCue
We sat down with the always-inspiring Capt. Kate McCue -- the first captain to sail a mainstream ship from the US following the cruise industry's pause -- for an exclusive chat onboard Celebrity Edge.
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Cruise lines welcome Scotland easing restrictions, allowing ships again
Cruise lines welcome Scotland easing restrictions, allowing ships again
Scotland's banning of cruise ships calls caused disruption last month when lines including MSC Cruises, Royal Caribbean and Celebrity, amongst others, had to rapidly change their itineraries. But that's all changed for the better.
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