5 Things You Should Never Do on a Cruise 🚢
With more people going on Cruise here are five cruising pet peeves and no-nos to avoid, so you can make sure you're a crew favorite:
Don't: miss the ship.
It's every cruiser's worst nightmare: to find yourself gazing up as your cruise ship sails off into the sunset...without you. Cruise lines run a tight ship, literally — and if you’re late, they will not wait. If you find yourself in this situation, it will be down to you to cough up the cash and pay for a flight to the next port of call. To avoid this, make sure you’re always on the local time.
Don't: hoard the food.
The buffet is open for much of the day, and sometimes for twenty-four hours.
If you're really desperate to eat in your cabin, some vessels will even allow you to order directly to your stateroom free of charge.
Don't: pack too much.
Majority of the time, the luggage rule on cruises is: “if you can carry it, you can bring it.” Plan what you will wear each day, mix and match. Granted, if you’re taking a fly-cruise and sailing out of a far-flung location, you're likely to find luggage restrictions on the part of the airline. But if you don't have restrictions, that means endless pairs of shoes, dresses! Remember, though, that cabin space is limited. There are also laundry services onboard most ships, so feel free to pack lightly and reuse what you bring.
Don't: steal a sunbed.
Early morning , and you hear the thunderous sound of footsteps along the corridors. It’s the sunbed stealers. One of the only design flaws onboard larger cruise ships is the ratio of sunbeds to passengers; sadly, there simply cannot be enough for the mammoth number of people onboard. Far too often, scheming guests will rise at the crack of dawn, place their towels down on a vacant sunbed, and "reserve" their spot for the day — even if it only receives ten minutes of use. Don’t forget what you learnt that sharing is caring. What they don't realize: if this bad behavior is spotted, the crew will monitor you like a hawk, and your towel will not be long for this world.
Don't: be rude to the crew.
Countless documentaries have showcased the extremely hard work undertaken by cruise crewmembers. Seven-day weeks, often for six months at a time — no holidays, no paid time off. Remember: politeness costs nothing. Although it may seem obvious, always remember your pleases and thank yous. By caring for others you will make their day as well as your day. Much of the crew’s work goes unnoticed; when your cabin steward makes your bed and leaves an artistic animal-shaped towel creation on top of your duvet, thank them. One of the biggest insults to staff is stiffing them on gratuity. These tips contribute directly towards their salaries; removing gratuity from your fare will only mean the crew is doing the same work for less money.
So next time you travel on cruise 🚢 you know what shouldn’t be done.
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