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Cruise lines are investing hevily in creative towel designs to elevate the hotel room exprience, with Marella Cruises leading the charge.

According to the report, Monique Sheena Platon , a cabin steward with Marella Cruises since 2019, has honed her skills in the art of towel twisting on cruise ships.

Her impressive portfolio includes swan, bunny, crocodile, and more designs that have captured the hearts of passengers.

Visual learning: the key to mastering towel art

Monique shares her secret to mastering her craft is through visual learning, where she uses YouTube videos to learn new designs and stay up to date with the latest trends.

With her passion for creativity, Monique aims to inspire others to try their hand at towel art at home, even if they don't have the same level of expertise as her.

The art of towel twisting: a 3-5 minute process

From the complexity of making a crocodile using at least two hand towels and a bath mat, to the speed at which she can create smaller designs in just three to five minutes, Monique's skills are undoubtedly captivating.

Even the most difficult designs, such as the crocodile,have surprised passengers with its intricacy, while also entertaining guests with her behind the scenes tutorials on social media platforms.

Passengers encouraged to try their hand at towel art

With several designs to try at home, such as her frog or bear designs, passengers are encouraged to give it a try, even if it takes some practice, to get to her level of towel artistry.

Monique's goal is to make passengers smile every time they see a new towel shape, and she believes that the most impressive designs are the ones that guests don't expect.