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5 Common Cruise Ship Questions Answered For New Cruisers - MUST WATCH!

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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

you do not need to bring cash or credit cards on board to make purchases

you do not have to have one to sail however that is kind of situationally dependent

you can bring snacks as long as they are basically off-the-shelf products basically something you buy in a store that's sealed wrapped and it's not open

you don't have to tip anybody now when you book your cruise some Cruise Lines will ask you to prepay your gratuities

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Use your sale and sign card or room key for onboard purchases instead of cash or credit cards.
✓Check individual cruise line rules for bringing drinks and snacks, as they vary.
✓Consider getting a passport even if not required for closed-loop cruises for emergency situations.
✓You can request removal of pre-paid gratuities at guest services if service is poor.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Need for a passport on cruises — For closed-loop cruises starting and ending in US ports, a passport is not required, but it's recommended for emergencies.
Bringing drinks and snacks onboard — Check cruise line rules; generally, you can bring a 12-pack of soda, bottled water, one bottle of wine, and sealed snacks.
Tipping policies — Tipping is optional; you can prepay gratuities or request removal at guest services if service is poor.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs there an ATM on board?
QDo I need to bring cash or credit cards to make purchases on board?
QDo I need a passport?
QCan I bring drinks and/or snacks?
QDo I have to tip my waiter, bartender, room attendant, or any of those people?

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I have compiled a list of commonly asked cruise related questions and I answer 5 of them in this video. Let me know in the comments section what you think or if you have any questions you think I should answer in my next video. Thanks for watching! #cruiselife #cruiseship #travel #cruise #travelvlog #royalcaribbean #carnival