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5 Things That Make NO Sense On Cruise Ships. Here's Why

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πŸ‘οΈ 1.6M viewsπŸ“… 5 years ago⏱️ 10:32
What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsTips & AdviceπŸ₯ˆExpert Creator
Veteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

i was looking at the pool wondering why on earth it was so small for a ship that carries around 3 000 passengers

the best place for premium cabins which would have the least amount of movement and the smoothest sailing even in rougher weather would actually be pretty low down

the real role of the magic carpet is to solve that problem not provide new dining and bar options that's just a bonus

gratuities have been turned in cruising from a bonus i can give to selected crew members for good service basically to a thinly disguised base salary top-up

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Understand that cruise ship pools are small due to weight and stability concerns, not poor design.
βœ“If prone to seasickness, avoid premium cabins located high up and at the ship's ends.
βœ“Be aware that gratuities are now a fixed charge controlled by the cruise line, not discretionary.
βœ“Expect aggressive onboard spending opportunities, as cruise lines profit significantly from extras.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhy are cruise ship pools so small?
QWhy are premium cabins often in the worst parts of the ship?
QWhat is the real purpose of the magic carpet on Celebrity ships?
QHow have gratuities changed on cruise ships and why?
QWhy do cruise lines push so many onboard purchases?

Topics Covered

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Discover why some things seem to make no sense on a cruise ship, and the reason on why it has been done that way. I look at things I have seen on cruise ships that seem a bit off, and share what I found out about why things that don't seem to make sense on a ship do, when you know why. ABOUT TIPS FOR TRAVELLERS: If you want to get cruising right, Tips For Travellers makes it easy to plan and have the incredible cruise experiences you dream of every time. All my Tips For Travellers advice, tips and tricks tips draw on everything that I have learnt on the 77 cruises I have done to date. BUY MY CRUISE-THEMED T-SHIRTs β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”- Check out my T-Shirt range: http://bit.ly/TFTStore SUPPORT TIPS FOR TRAVELLERS β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Become a Channel Member and get perks: https://www.tipsfortravellers.com/Join Become a Patron on Patreon and get perks: https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers Make a donation: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=V9STJGYSEMGLJ Buy my book β€œCruise Traveler’s Handbook: USA Amazon https://amzn.to/2YVFmG4 and https://amzn.to/3tzIxBn UK Amazon https://amzn.to/3oXbzYc and https://amzn.to/3qawqIQ FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” TikTok: @garybembridge Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/garybembridge Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tipsfortravellers Instagram: http://www.instgram.com/garybembridge LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bembridge #CruiseTips #CruisingTips #CruiseShips 00:00 Start 00:39 Size Is Everything 02:57 Wrong For Luxury 04:35 Ups and Downs 06:10 Tipping Point 08:20 Who Will Buy