10 Rules Cruise Passengers Break Most Often !

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Gary Beverage identifies ten common rules that cruise passengers frequently violate during their travels. He begins by discussing health declaration forms, noting that passengers sometimes lie about recent illnesses to avoid being confined to cabins, which risks spreading norovirus. He also addresses the smuggling of alcohol to avoid high onboard costs and the historical tendency to skip mandatory safety briefings, though he notes that modern scanning technology makes this harder. Dress code violations are described as becoming more widespread as enforcement loosens on certain lines. The creator highlights significant conflict regarding the reservation of sun beds and theater seats, as well as the common practice of smoking or vaping on private balconies. Other mentioned infractions include ignoring pool and hot tub age restrictions, taking food off the ship in violation of local agricultural laws, and failing to return to excursion meeting points on time. Finally, he warns of high-stakes rules, such as sitting on railings, entering restricted crew areas, or behaving disrespectfully, all of which can lead to serious injury or immediate disembarkation.
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I've done over 66 cruisers and trying to pack all the things that I've learned in every single video
the first rule that gets broken is people lying on the health declaration form when they check in
the next rule is sneaking alcohol on board or cruise lines have restrictions and regulations around how much alcohol you can bring on board
the next one is around dress codes some cruise lines have very strict rules around dress code
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