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December 27, 2020
Best cruises we didn't take this year
Best cruises we didn't take this year
Normally at this time of year, the Cruise Critic staff recap their best cruises of the year (and some of the ones that did not go so well). However, in this year that many of us would like to forget, enjoy our round up of the best cruises we didn't take (but hope we will in 2021!).
Cruises that never were
 
What not to do on a cruise ship balcony
What not to do on a cruise ship balcony
That "private veranda" you booked isn't actually so private. Be careful what you do, and be mindful of nearby passengers. Here are 10 things you'll want to avoid doing on a cruise ship balcony.
Avoid these things
 
9 New luxury ships coming In 2021 that we're excited about
9 New luxury ships coming In 2021 that we're excited about
Next year's class of luxury vessels includes some ships that should have debuted in 2020, resulting in a banner year for cruisers who love the finer things in life.
See why we're excited
 
Lose yourself on a Queen Mary 2 crossing, through HBO's Let Them All Talk movie
Lose yourself on a Queen Mary 2 crossing, through HBO's Let Them All Talk movie
Those who miss the long meandering sea days of a transatlantic crossing on Cunard's Queen Mary 2 can relive that feeling with the new movie "Let Them All Talk" starring Meryl Streep, Candice Bergen and Dianne Wiest.
Learn more
 
Community chat: How much are
Community chat: How much are "free gratuities" worth?
Curious how much your free gratuity perk is actually worth? Members are talking about their experience with this extra bonus commonly chosen or granted at booking. See what they're saying.
Join the discussion
 
 
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