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15 Things You Should NEVER Do in Your Cruise Ship Cabin

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πŸ‘οΈ 481K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 10:01

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a comprehensive guide regarding behaviors and items to avoid within a cruise ship stateroom to ensure safety and courtesy. The video outlines several prohibited items that pose fire hazards, such as candles, incense, and irons, while also warning against using non-approved power strips that lack surge protection. Regarding cabin etiquette, the creator advises against using adhesives on walls or doors, being rude to stateroom attendants, or leaving messes for staff. Noise control is also emphasized, specifically the use of portable speakers in tight quarters. The creator highlights potential financial penalties for smoking in staterooms, taking hotel amenities like towels or robes, or damaging cabin finishes with stickers. Additional safety and environmental warnings include not throwing items off balconies, not climbing on railings, and keeping balcony doors closed to protect the air conditioning system. Finally, the video addresses plumbing concerns, advising passengers to only flush toilet paper to avoid clogging the ship's interlinked systems.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Disney Cruise Line
Mild Gripe
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A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

cruises are a time to kick back relax and to not think about your day-to-day responsibilities

smoking is prohibited in most public places as well as inside your stateroom and that's even if you have a balcony

I can honestly say in all of my years of cruising I have never had a bad stateroom attendant

only flush the toilet paper provided by The Cruise Line

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Do not smoke or vape in your stateroom or balcony
βœ“Do not light candles or use incense on board
βœ“Use magnets, not adhesives, to decorate stateroom doors
βœ“Be polite to your stateroom attendant and do not leave a mess
βœ“Keep music volume low and avoid blasting from portable speakers
βœ“Do not bring or use iron steamers; use bathroom steam or wrinkle spray

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing smoking areas β€” Ask Guest Services as soon as you board
Bringing prohibited items like candles or steamers β€” Leave them at home; use alternatives like air fresheners or wrinkle spray
Decorating stateroom doors incorrectly β€” Use magnets instead of adhesives

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat should you never do in a cruise ship cabin?
QHow can you avoid fines or issues with cruise line policies?
QWhat are common mistakes to avoid in your stateroom?

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