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

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👁️ 670K views📅 5 years ago⏱️ 12:17
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Creator's Key Takeaways

when you think about it cruising for as much as we all love it is actually pretty crazy

why are cruise ship pools so small first smaller pools mean more space for sunbathing on the pool deck

what's weird is that many cruisers opt to pre-pay the gratuities even before they set foot on the ship

the reason for one there is scheduling busy ports have new ships arriving daily which means other ships have to leave to make space

Creator's Tips & Advice

Pre-pay gratuities to avoid daily charges.
Bring some cash for use in port and the casino.
Track spending through your onboard account.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

small poolsUnderstand that smaller pools allow more space for sunbathing and are due to ship stability.
automatic gratuitiesGratuities are automatic to ensure staff are paid, and you can adjust them if needed.
short port staysPort stays are short due to scheduling, but some lines offer longer stays occasionally.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhy are cruise ship pools so small?
QWhy do you pay gratuities before you sail?
QWhy is the ship in port for only a few hours?

Topics Covered

Pool Deck½ Happy BaconService Crew1 Happy BaconCrowd CapacityMehValue Pricing½ Happy BaconEntertainment Casino½ Sad BaconItinerary RouteMehBooking ProcessMeh

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Cozumel
Nassau
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YouTube Video Description

Why are cruise ship pools so small? Why do you pay gratuities before you sail? And why is the ship in port for only a few hours? 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. We've tackled 7 crazy things about cruising... along with answers as to why they are like that. #cruise