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25 things not to do on a cruise

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Creator's Key Takeaways

25 things not to do on a cruise that will make your trip more enjoyable or at least won't get you kicked off the ship.

Don't smoke unless you're in a designated smoking Zone if you're caught smoking on your balcony or up on Deck that's not a designated spot you can actually get get kicked off at the next port for doing it.

Don't yell at the staff on a cruise ship whether it's somebody serving at the buffet uh your room attendant or uh some performer on the deck you can voice your displeasure that's not a problem if you're upset about something feel free to mention it you don't have to be angry about it you don't have to yell about it.

Don't spend your entire cruise online don't be worried about Facebooking your experience and filming your experience and periscoping your experiences and you know Snapchats and all this other Twitter you're spending more time telling people about your great vacation than having a great vacation.

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Don't smoke on your balconies; use designated smoking zones.
โœ“Don't overbook shore excursions; give yourself time to relax.
โœ“Don't yell at staff; voice displeasure politely.
โœ“Don't overeat at buffets; avoid feeling bloated.
โœ“Don't overdrink; avoid hangovers and seasickness.

๐Ÿ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Weight gain on cruises โ€” Average weight gain is 10 lbs for a 7-day cruise; avoid overeating.
Roaming charges on phones โ€” Use airplane mode or Wi-Fi to avoid surprise bills.
Cabin noise โ€” Choose cabins away from elevators, pools, and dance floors.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are things not to do on a cruise to make the trip more enjoyable?
QHow can I avoid getting kicked off a cruise ship?
QWhat are common mistakes first-time cruisers make?

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25 things not to do on a cruise there are things you must do on a cruise and there are things you do not want to do on a cruise. here are 25 tips of what not to do on a cruise that will make your trip more enjoyable or at least won't get you kicked off the ship. 25 things not to do on a cruise was inspired by my 25 tips for 1st time cruisers. if you would like to see that video here's a link. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRCeFtt0Cto