12 Weird Cruise Tips No One Else Will Tell You
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The creator provides a variety of unconventional advice for passengers looking to improve their cruise experience. The video covers privacy concerns regarding balconies and cabin stewards, noting that balcony dividers are often low and glass walls can reflect nearby activity. The creator also addresses the risks of sneaking alcohol on board and mentions that while penalties exist, confiscation is a more common outcome. Other practical suggestions include packing warm clothing for windy evenings, using a shoe organizer to manage small items in cramped cabins, and treating dining room menus as suggestions rather than strict limits. The video touches on social aspects, such as finding group meetups like Friends of Bill W, and warns against pursuing romantic relationships with crew members due to strict prohibitions. Additionally, the creator discusses safety and legality, advising passengers to leave marijuana at home due to federal laws and suggesting that travelers monitor their onboard accounts via mobile apps to prevent errant charges. Finally, the video explains that passengers can choose to disembark whenever they wish rather than waiting for their specific deck to be called.
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the idea of a private balcony on a cruise is exciting you pay a little bit more and you get a million dollar view that you cannot get anywhere else
one tip is to keep in mind that your balcony actually isn't all that private the dividers between the balconies are a low to allow wind to pass through
one tip that no one else really tells you is that when you eat in a restaurant on the ship you can often think of the menu merely as a suggestion
you should know that in general cruising it's pretty safe when it comes to being a victim of crime or your health even so you have a right to be informed
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