10 things you may never see on cruises never again

Due to COVID-19, buffets on board and crowded casinos will be a thing of the past.


Since cruise linesSuspended operations In response to the coronavirus, and the CDC extended asailless order, Avid Cruiserais was expected and wondered: when can we sail again and what will life be on board? There is at least one answer for the first, as the main cruise lines have announced their recovery this summer, which will result in aSolid reservation spike Loved boaters. As for the latter? Well, cruise fans will probably find some major changes to life at sea. So, read it and find out what might miss the next time you are on board. And for more ways, your vacation may look different, check out these8 things you may never see in the hotel rooms.

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More self-server buffets

Cruise buffet
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Although self-help buffets can take a break to minimize cross-contamination (who knows how many hands affect these used utensils!), This favorite restaurant will probably live on a revised form. What you could see instead, you will find cooking teams Doling of the portions of crisp bacon and the favorite coast, likeHolland America's Lido Market has been famous for years.

In addition, the buffet is no longer the only option for free cruising gastronomy. You can also fill up easily with lunch gratis withSmoke of guy pig and anchoring on theCarnival panorama or enjoy a table service 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.The local bar & grill toNorwegian. And to learn more about why restaurants are safer than buffets, check out the17 shiver myths on 100% true cruise boat buffets.

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No more cluttered casinos

Cruise casino
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The casino on board is typically a hive of energy slot machines and activity singing and acclamations burst into craps tables, so that will be a shock to hear a decibel calm. In order to follow social distancing measures, the cruisers may see a limit on the number of players authorized at each table as well as access to the alternating slot machine, similar toHow MGMs and other casinos work like Vegas reopen.

In addition, there may be structural changes, such as more spacious casino floors and unconventional facilities, as seen onNorwegian andhappiness. Each game area has its own area to minimize foot traffic and reduce congestion in corridors. In another new vessel beginner soon,CarnivalMardi GrasThe casino offers an incredibly large gaming floor with wide allents as well as separate sections for slot machines and card tables.

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No more packed pools

Pool on cruise ship
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If you have already wandered in the hot tubs for a soothing plunge only to find it flexed with the fourth grader, you do not complain about this post-pandemic change. Move forward, the cruisers are more likely to seeSettlement and billiards RegulationStrictly limiting the amount of bathers and ensure minor children is accompanied by a supervisor adult.

Fortunately, many of the most recent ships have increased the number of hot tubs on board, so there should be more territory to spread evenly. Case in point:Norwegian Has a new hot tub for guests! And if you want to know more, checkCan you get coronavirus from a pool? Experts weigh in Before you book your next trip.

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No more common areas

Restaurant on cruise ship
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During the quarantine, we are all used to improving the personal space. This trend will continue when cruise ships are turned away from public lounges and more private experiences for clients, an advantage that was only available for a number. The dining rooms, for example, will probably take a note from princess cruises andFollow a planned placeWhere guests "take advantage of the same table with the same company and await the staff of your trip."

In addition, while some of the most recent ships are the most important in the sector, they actually offer more opportunities for the isolated shrine. NewHavana Staterooms and suites onCarnival panoramaProvide customers with exclusive access to a private pool and tentacles, minimizing interactions with large crowds. Similarly,The shelter by Norwegian This room has a dedicated restaurant and a personal concierge, as well as a long terrace and a reserved hot tub. Speak to navigate in the style of the high seas.

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More group gathering

Large group on cruise ship
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Follow the social distancing instructions,Cruise Will have enhanced protocols for the day of boarding and excursion meeting areas, as well as offset entry times for entertainment venues. Travelers will check online before boarding and following a process likeCarnival arrival appointment time, which "makes for a quieter and less congested experience for everyone".

For excursion meeting areas, you should also anticipate a forced non-wait policy for surrounding corridors. As likely to change is free entry for the eveningEntertainment on the main stage. Previously, the doors would open 15 to 30 minutes before the curtain time with hundreds of guests all of them all at once. It is more likely that doors open well in advance with timed entries to facilitate congestion.

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No more self-served drinks

Self-serve coffee machine
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The free tea and tea station is a light phase during the call ports early in the morning, but you do not fill the caffeine for the moment. These self-service stations will probably transmit crew drinks to reduce restricted spaces and minimize tactile points. There may even be an option for your Joe cup to be delivered directly to your room when you wake up. Or cruise lines could take a page ofRoyal Caribbean and offer Starbucks cafes or other cafes on board.

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More self-serve beauty samples

Woman testing perfume sample
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Raise your hand if you likeshopping during the days of the sea. Even. But to reduce frequent touch points between guests, it is likely that these beloved cosmetics and perfume testers will be set up for a predictable future. Instead, cruisers can expect to see the shop clerks to offer make-up samples in a more controlled individual approach.

And if you are curious about the salons on board, we have good news for you. They should operate when the cruise is back in business, although the stylists and nail technicians wear gloves and masks. Although there may be a brief break on spa offers such as massages, Holland America says all its spas will have a "Night cleaning and disinfection process "in addition to routine cleanings after each guest. So, fortunately, these luxurious beauty days at sea are not gone for good. And to get a glimpse of how the hairdressing shops will be different after Coronavirus, check the7 things you will never see more at your hair salon.

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No more simple health forms

Pre-boarding cruise health form
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The frequent cruisers are all too familiar with the pre-boarding public health questionnaire that has simple answers yes or no to display thePseudo-influenza symptoms. However, a more rigorous screening process will definitely be set up after the pandemic. As an example of what is coming,Princess cruises have improved health tests that "can include a thermal analysisCheck the temperatures, and in some cases, secondary projections. "

It will not be so easy to hide a persistent cough, whether it's if you feel sick, stay at home. After all, each cruise offers a full refund or a generous cruise credit up to 175% for future sails.

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No more cracked blocked

Mug on table on cruise
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One of the joys of the cruise is that everything is absolutely supported on your behalf. No cooking, no cleaning. So it's not a rare view of seeing a cup of abandoned random coffee on a tanning table, empty wine glasses in the library or stack of plates left outside a cabin.

The crew has always been swept away these lost objects during their turn, but to minimize persistent germs, the cruisers can expect to see even more cleaning 24 hours a day. A look at a glanceCarnival updated vessel cleaning standards Exactly shows how much they are considering to tackle the sanitation of ships.

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No more missing disinfectant stations

Hand sanitizer
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It is shimmering how many guests evoked in a blatant way the fewhand disinfectant stations placed around cruise ships. Now you can expectwash your hands Often because everyone will take a lot of personal hygiene much more seriously in the middle of the coronavirus. The next time you browse, you will see sanitizer distributors in each corridor and entry, and possibly distributing crewsDisinfecting wipes As you put on board. And when you are ready to climb again, check the27 errors that you should avoid when booking a cruise.


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