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6 MORE Crazy Things That Don't Make Sense on a Cruise (And Why They're Like That)

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👁️ 113K views📅 5 years ago⏱️ 9:30
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Creator's Key Takeaways

imagine if you were at home and went to a restaurant there you would have an assigned dime to arrive and an assigned table to sit at with other people that you don't know before the start of your meal

what's crazy though is that even though you can bring some wine or champagne no liquor or beer is allowed

it seems strange that you still have this slow way of actually getting into a port of call

it is a bit of a rushed into your vacation

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Check out the original video linked in the description for more explanations.
✓Consider using drink packages to budget for alcohol on board.
✓Be aware that you may need to use tenders to get to port in some locations.
✓Expect an early debarkation process on the last day of your cruise.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Assigned dining with strangers — Look for cruise lines with flexible dining options like anytime dining or freestyle cruising.
Alcohol policy — Take advantage of bringing a bottle of wine per adult to save money, but consider drink packages for other drinks.
Tendering — Be prepared for potential delays when using tenders to reach port, and plan your day accordingly.
Early debarkation — Expect to leave the ship early on the last day and plan for transportation or activities after debarkation.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhy are dining times and tables assigned with strangers on cruises?
QWhy can you bring wine but not beer or liquor on board?
QWhy do some ports require tenders instead of direct docking?
QWhy do cruise ships rush passengers off early on debarkation day?
QWhy don't mega ships have U.S.-only itineraries?

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YouTube Video Description↓

Assigned dining with strangers? Not being able to bring on a six-pack, but you can bring a bottle of wine? And the ship can't sail the U.S. only? When it comes to cruising, there are some weird things that don't seem to make sense at first glance. Dig a little deeper, however, and you start to see why things are the way they are. In our previous video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKEFaP_ZWxQ) we've covered 7 crazy things about cruising... along with answers as to why they are like that. Now we take on 6 more. #cruise