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5 Things You Should AVOID On Your Next Cruise

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👁️ 12K views📅 2 months ago⏱️ 1:27
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Creator's Key Takeaways

They lure you in with free champagne and other giveaways, but the art is being auctioned off at a price much higher than it's actually worth.

They're paying the cruise line for them to recommend these stores and the cruise director and other staff members earn commission for certain items that these stores sell.

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Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Avoid the swimming pool in the middle of the day; go early morning or late afternoon.
✓Don't become a chair hog; don't reserve chairs for hours without using them.
✓Avoid the art auction; prices are higher than actual worth.
✓Be skeptical of port shopping talks; stores are paid advertisers.
✓Avoid crowds; try a different deck or get off the ship early.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Pool crowding — Go early morning or late afternoon to avoid crowds
Chair hogs — Don't reserve chairs for hours without using them
Art auction — Avoid the auction as prices are inflated
Port shopping — Be skeptical of recommended stores; they are paid advertisers

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat should you avoid on your next cruise?
QHow can you have a better cruise experience?

Topics Covered

Pool Deck2 Sad BaconCrowd Capacity1½ Sad BaconEntertainment Shows2½ Sad BaconExcursions1½ Sad BaconPort Destination2 Happy Bacon
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