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7 Bizarre Cruise Superstitions (That You’re Probably Breaking)

Emma Cruises
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👁️ 9K views📅 5 years ago⏱️ 10:27
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Creator's Key Takeaways

i know i personally do at least one of these bizarre things before 9am pretty much every day of a cruise

did you know that having bananas on any boat or ship is considered incredibly unlucky

did you know whistling on a cruise ship is considered to be incredibly bad luck

it is considered incredibly bad luck to change the name of a ship after you've had a naming ceremony

Creator's Tips & Advice

Be aware that some people still avoid bananas on cruise ships due to superstition.
Avoid whistling on a cruise ship to prevent challenging the wind and potentially bringing bad weather.
If you believe in superstitions, consider a d-naming ceremony if you change a ship's name.
Step on board a cruise ship with your right foot first for good luck.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are some bizarre cruise superstitions that people might be breaking?
QWhy are bananas considered unlucky on ships?
QWhy is whistling considered bad luck on cruise ships?
QWhy do some cruise ships skip deck 13?
QWhat is the significance of a ship's naming ceremony?

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There are many superstitions related to cruising and cruise ships, breaking these is said to bring badly on the person who broke the superstition, the cruise ship and all who sail on her. In this post we explore common cruise superstitions that you are probably breaking, I know I break at least one everyday by 9am! Let me know in the comments if you do any of these things. SUBSCRIBE for weekly cruise tips, tours and news: https://www.youtube.com/emmacruises/sub_confirmation=1? CRUISE COURSE: Want to learn how to save 60% off advertised cruise prices?: https://cruisingisntjustforoldpeople.com/cruiseforless For more information, full post: https://cruisingisntjustforoldpeople.com/7-bizarre-cruise-superstitions/ Timestamps: 00:15 It's Bad Luck to Bring Bananas on Cruise Ships 02:15 It's Bad Luck to Whistle Onboard 03:45 It's Bad Luck to Have a Deck 13 05:10 It's Bad Luck to Rename a Ship After Her Naming Ceremony 07:30 It's Bad Luck to Meet a Redhead Before Sailing 08:18 It's Bad Luck to Step Onboard a Ship With Your Left Foot First 09:20 It's Bad Luck to Throw a Stone Into The Sea ▶ SUBSCRIBE or weekly cruise tips, tours and news: https://bit.ly/34ltwZi ▶ FREE TRAINING: Want to learn how to cruise well on a budget? https://bit.ly/31vGORb ▶ JOIN THIS CHANNEL: https://bit.ly/3kmSZan ▶ BOOKING A CRUISE? Free cruise quote: https://bit.ly/3mf9FRZ *** RECOMMENDATIONS: Never ever ever ever cruise without travel insurance! Compare quotes here: USA: https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100225232-13511091 UK: https://tidd.ly/3oiKD5Y ▶ Recommended Cruise Lines: https://bit.ly/31WiXdA ▶ Recommended Blog/YouTube Resources: https://bit.ly/2HnSjn1 LEARN MORE: https://www.emmacruises.com/about Let’s Connect! https://instagram.com/emmacruises https://twitter.com/emmacruises https://patreon.com/emmacruises emma@emmacruises.com Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/2Hr3c7s