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December 9, 2021
How to sanitise your cruise ship cabin in 12 easy steps
How to sanitise your cruise ship cabin in 12 easy steps
Room stewards on cruises work hard to keep your cabin tidy and clean, but they don't have the time to completely disinfect and deep clean every cabin every day. Follow these 12 helpful how-tos that will walk you through how to sanitise a room onboard a cruise ship, so you can sit back, relax and enjoy your time at sea without skipping a beat.
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10-Day Caribbean Voyage - Limited Space!
 
10-Day Caribbean Voyage - Limited Space!
Discover the blissful beaches and panoramic island views around St. Barts, Antigua and more. Plus, enjoy our OLife Choice package with FREE Airfare* & US$600 FREE Shipboard Credit.
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What is Cruise Critic's ship of the year? See the Editors' Picks for 2021
 
What is Cruise Critic's ship of the year? See the Editors' Picks for 2021
And the winner of Cruise Critic's Editors' Picks for Best New Cruise Ship is ...
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New MSC ship to return for line's biggest ever UK season
MSC Virtuosa's debut from Southampton back in May was such a success, the line is bringing the ship back to UK shores, but this time with a variety of new and exciting itineraries.
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QR codes on cruise ships: What you need to know
 
QR codes on cruise ships: What you need to know
Many cruise lines have switched to using QR codes to replace restaurant and bar menus; in some cases, the daily programme is also a QR code. There are pros and cons to the practice.
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Booking a cruise onboard: How to score deals and discounts
By booking while you're onboard, you have everything to gain if you plan to take another cruise with the same cruise line.
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Compare: Forward vs. aft cabins
 
Compare: Forward vs. aft cabins
When choosing a balcony cabin, one factor to consider is whether you want to be toward the forward (front) or aft (back) of the ship. But first you need to know if there are any benefits to choosing one over the other.
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