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Unpopular Cruise Opinions (and the REASONS behind them)

Professor Melissa
Professor Melissa
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πŸ‘οΈ 22K viewsπŸ“… 1 years ago⏱️ 23:11
What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsTips & AdviceπŸ…Authority Creator
Veteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I don't need my room turned down every day I forgot to sign on the door and had someone come in when we were showering

the amount of scooters for lazy people

I feel a base gratuiti should be including included in the cruise fair then if your waiter or room attendant does a great job and you feel they deserve more you can give them more

stop saving chairs at the pool when you won't be there for hours

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Be empathetic towards scooter users as they may have invisible disabilities
βœ“Consider paying gratuities in cash to recognize good service
βœ“Avoid saving chairs for hours if you won't be using them

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Toxic cruise culture where newcomers are unwelcoming β€” Ignore the toxicity and ask questions anyway; the community can be helpful

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are some unpopular cruise opinions and the reasons behind them?
QShould turndown service be offered twice daily?
QIs it acceptable to order food for multiple people at buffet stations?
QHow should cruise lines handle scooter usage in hallways?
QShould gratuities be included in the cruise fare?

Topics Covered

Pool Deck2 Sad BaconService Crew1Β½ Sad BaconKids Family2Β½ Sad BaconSafety Medical1 Sad BaconValue Pricing3 Sad BaconDining Main2 Sad BaconDining Buffet2Β½ Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Costa Maya1Β½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description↓

From unruly children to chair hogs on the lido deck, in this episode, we'll "chop it up" and deep dive into some of the most unpopular opinions in the cruise world. What do you think about these things? What "unpopular cruise opinions" do you hold? Here are a few of the hot cruise takes we'll discuss: 00:00 Intro 00:50 Summary of opinions 01:40 Turndown service 03:47 Buffet etiquette 04:55 Cruisers in scooters 07:22 Included gratuities 10:39 Unruly children 12:26 Presence of security 14:49 The MDR experience 16:28 Cruise buffets 17:09 Chair hogs 18:58 Staying on the ship 22:28 Odds and ends ------------------------------------------------ PODCAST Want this video in audio form? Stream my podcast: Spotify: https://profmel.com/spotify Apple: https://profmel.com/apple ----------------------------------------------- LINKS πŸ›³ Shop my favorite cruise outfits and essentials: https://profmel.com/shop πŸ›³ Want to become a travel agent? https://www.profmelissa.com/travelagent πŸ›³ Get my top recommended travel card: http://www.profmel.com/card πŸ›³ Want to book a cruise or take a cruise with me? https://profmel.com/book πŸ›³ Get FREE Port Guides, cruise advice, and more at https://www.profmelissa.com/ πŸ›³ Get my FREE Cruise Packing List & Planning Guide: https://profmel.com/subscribe πŸ›³ Want to book my favorite private drivers? http://www.profmel.com/drivers ------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME TikTok: / professormelissa Facebook: / profmelissacruises Instagram: / dr_melissa_newman ------------------------------------------------- Please note that sometimes, my posts contain affiliate links. This means I may receive a commission through purchases, but this does not affect you as a consumer or cost you more in any way. I appreciate your use of my links, as this helps support my channel. β™₯️