25 things not to do on a cruise
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The creator provides a comprehensive list of twenty-five behaviors and mistakes to avoid while on a cruise vacation. The advice covers safety, etiquette, and logistical planning to ensure a smooth experience. Key warnings include smoking outside of designated zones, which can lead to being removed from the ship, and being disrespectful or aggressive toward crew members. The creator also advises against overindulging in food and alcohol, which can lead to physical discomfort or seasickness. Practical tips include wearing appropriate footwear for excursions, carrying essential documents like passports in carry-on luggage rather than checked bags, and being mindful of roaming charges when traveling through different international waters. Additionally, the creator suggests being flexible with changing itineraries and choosing cabins carefully to avoid noise from elevators or dance floors. The video concludes by emphasizing the importance of being polite to others and maintaining a relaxed attitude to ensure the trip remains a vacation rather than a source of stress.
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25 things not to do on a cruise that will make your trip more enjoyable or at least won't get you kicked off the ship.
Don't smoke unless you're in a designated smoking Zone if you're caught smoking on your balcony or up on Deck that's not a designated spot you can actually get get kicked off at the next port for doing it.
Don't yell at the staff on a cruise ship whether it's somebody serving at the buffet uh your room attendant or uh some performer on the deck you can voice your displeasure that's not a problem if you're upset about something feel free to mention it you don't have to be angry about it you don't have to yell about it.
Don't spend your entire cruise online don't be worried about Facebooking your experience and filming your experience and periscoping your experiences and you know Snapchats and all this other Twitter you're spending more time telling people about your great vacation than having a great vacation.
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