5 Tips For Better Shipboard Sleep on a Cruise

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Sherry from Cruise Tips TV provides five specific recommendations to help passengers improve their sleep quality while traveling on a cruise ship. To address light sensitivity in ocean view or balcony cabins, she suggests using clothespins to secure curtains or wearing a sleep mask. Regarding cabin selection, she advises choosing rooms at the end of hallways away from elevators and researching areas that might be affected by noisy mechanical operations like lifeboat drills. For dietary habits, the creator recommends avoiding late night snacks such as the midnight buffet to prevent discomfort and suggests limiting alcohol consumption several hours before bedtime. Finally, she encourages passengers to unplug from technology and read a book instead of using phones or tablets. As a bonus tip, she mentions that packing a personal pillow can be a lifesaver for better rest. The video concludes by inviting viewers to share their own sleep tips in the comments.
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When I'm tired, I get well, let's just say I'm not as fun as I usually am.
Sleep masks allow me to drift off way faster without being woken up or bothered by light.
We have been on a few cruises where lifeboats and anchors, yeah, lifeboats and anchors were lowered into the sea with some loud equipment at the crack of dawn.
I'd rather plan ahead, crack open my balcony door, listen to the waves, and smell the sea, and try to read myself to sleep.
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