Cruise ships: 7 secret public areas where you can hide away from other passengers

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Popular cruise ship pools and thermal suites are typically the go-tos for kicking back and relaxing onboard, but wouldn’t it be nice to have a peaceful area all to yourself – one that’s not your cabin?

If you look hard enough, you can find “secret” decks, hot tubs or lounges around your cruise ship that are often overlooked by other passengers. While you’ll likely be in the company of another serenity seeker or two, you can enjoy a break from the crowds – and best of all, you won’t have to deal with chair hogs.

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But what if you don’t want to spend the first three days of your cruise casing the ship for secret hideaways? Cruise Critic is here to save your sanity. 

Cruise Critic editors combed through their forums for tips on where to escape the hustle and bustle, and combined them with our own experiences to come up with some of the best hideaways on Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Norwegian, Disney Cruise Lines, Seabourn and Oceania ships.

Retreat to one of these seven spots for the ultimate “me time” – just don’t forget to stop at the bar on your way because you won’t want to leave once you’re there.

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