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5 Things That Make NO Sense On A Cruise Ship! And Why..

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πŸ‘οΈ 348K viewsπŸ“… 5 years ago⏱️ 13:59

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Editorial Summary

The creator examines several aspects of the cruise industry that he perceives as illogical or controversial. He begins by discussing the massive financial investment cruise lines make in artwork, noting that companies like Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises spend millions of dollars on art despite many passengers not noticing it. He also addresses the practice of art auctions on board, questioning the logic of buying art in a vacation setting where independent price verification is difficult. The video then transitions to the technical aspects of ship sanitation, explaining the use of vacuum toilet systems. While these systems save water, the creator notes they are highly sensitive to blockages. He further explores the complexities of sewage disposal, distinguishing between international maritime regulations and the voluntary standards followed by cruise lines to treat black water before release. Finally, the creator discusses the ongoing debate regarding formal dress codes. He explains how some lines use strict attire to maintain a specific brand identity of glamour, while others move toward casual styles to meet modern passenger expectations for comfort and choice.

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A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

i was scrolling through some cruise photographs the other day and i came across a photograph of me looking rather dapper in a dinner jacket tuxedo but i couldn't for the life of me remember where i taken it and what ship i was on

does it make sense or would it be better to take that money and put it into perhaps some of the facilities in a cabin that we would notice

why would you go on a cruise ship on a vacation buy art where you have no way of independently verifying what it is checking the prices to me it makes no sense at all

the good news is that whilst maritime ships so cargo ships or whatever may follow that rule the cruise lines do not follow that rule they come under another voluntary rule

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Close the toilet seat before flushing on a cruise ship due to the vacuum system.
βœ“Check the Friends of the Earth scorecard for cruise line environmental performance.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhy do cruise ships spend so much on artwork?
QHow does the toilet system on a cruise ship work and why is it different?
QWhat are the rules for sewage disposal on cruise ships?
QWhy do cruise ships have dress codes and do they make sense?

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