12 Cruise Dining Etiquette MISTAKES You're Probably Making
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The creator provides a comprehensive guide to dining etiquette on cruise ships to help passengers enhance their dining experiences. The video covers essential logistical rules, such as the importance of arriving on time for reservations to avoid cancellations and the potential corkage fees associated with bringing personal wine to restaurants. The creator also addresses dress codes, noting that while many lines are casual, certain specialty venues may prohibit shorts and t-shirts. Respectful interaction with crew members is highlighted as a key component of good manners, including asking for recommendations and showing appreciation through post-cruise surveys. Table manners are detailed, including the correct placement of bread plates and glassware, how to signal readiness to order, and the proper way to position cutlery to indicate a finished meal. Additionally, the creator offers advice on social etiquette for shared tables, suggesting that passengers avoid sensitive topics like politics or religion. The video concludes with practical tips for managing dietary restrictions, ordering specialty coffee, and navigating various dining venues beyond the main dining room.
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if you are more than 15 minutes late your reservation can be cancelled and in some cases you will be charged
you usually will have a corage fee of about $5 to $20 depending on the cruise line
please thank you that is not something that is hard to do but as well you'll want to be reciprocal if you can
your bread plate is on the left and your glass is on the right just so you know which plate to use
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