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Proper Cruise Ship Etiquette

Laurie and Gary Cruise
Laurie and Gary Cruise
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👁️ 494 views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 14:42
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Creator's Key Takeaways

when you push the elevator button and the elevator stops you step to the side so people can get off then when people are off you can step in

keep your kids out of the adults only areas please yes yeah no excuses no

don't try and get on the tender boats to get to the port oh don't cut in line yeah yeah don't cut in line

you should tip your Steward at least 20 extra dollars at the end of the cruise especially if they were very good

Creator's Tips & Advice

Step aside when elevator stops to let people off before entering
Keep kids out of adults-only areas and supervise them at all times
Don't cut in line for tender boats and respect assigned times
Don't hog lounge chairs; use them when you're there and return towels to basket
Save no more than one seat per person in the theater
Use tongs in the buffet and hand sanitize regularly

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing elevator etiquette on cruise shipsStep aside to let people off before entering; don't barrel in
Uncertainty about tipping practicesTip your steward at least $20 extra at the end of the cruise

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to behave on a cruise ship regarding elevator use
QWhat are the rules for kids in adults-only areas
QHow to properly use tender boats to get to port
QWhat is the etiquette for saving seats in the theater
QHow to dress on formal night in the main dining room

Topics Covered

Crowd Capacity1½ Sad BaconService Crew3 Happy BaconPool Deck2 Sad BaconKids Family2½ Sad BaconDining Main1½ Sad BaconEntertainment Shows2 Sad BaconDining Buffet2½ Sad Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Whether you are brand new to cruise travel or have been on multiple cruises but still have a few etiquette questions from tipping to how to dress, this is great video for you! Gary and I have been on 14 cruise vacations together and before that Gary worked on Cruise Ships on and off for 10 years! Through not only our travels but also watching and reading other Vlogs and Blogs these are our thoughts on proper cruise ship etiquette! #cruisetips #cruisetipsandtricks #cruiseaddict We are Laurie & Gary a married couple with an age gap that both have a passion for Cruise Ship Travel! Call us the ultimate Cruise Couple! You can also follow our journey on: Facebook: Laurie&Gary.Cruise or Tiktok: @Laurieandgarycruise Please leave us all the questions in the comment sections! We love to hear from you!