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7 Best Things You Can Get Free On Your Cruise. If You Ask

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πŸ‘οΈ 434K viewsπŸ“… 4 years ago⏱️ 15:32

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Editorial Summary

Gary Bembridge explains various ways cruise passengers can obtain free items and services by simply asking or participating in onboard activities. He details how participating in trivia, games, or audience participation shows can earn points for merchandise or even bottles of champagne. The creator suggests attending shopping advisor talks to receive gifts like jewelry or t-shirts and notes that many stores in ports offer freebies to visitors. For personal care, guests can request amenities like toothbrushes or combs from guest services or cabin stewards. Bembridge highlights the value of attending spa or shop raffles to win high-value prizes such as massages or branded merchandise. Regarding dining, he notes that passengers can often order multiple main courses or request smaller portions of different dishes without extra charges. He also discusses how dietary needs can be met by speaking with the maitre d. For beverages, he identifies several opportunities including captains parties, loyalty club events, and art auctions. Finally, the creator emphasizes that celebrating life events like birthdays or honeymoons can lead to cabin upgrades or special treats, and encourages passengers to ask staff about specific loyalty benefits they are entitled to.

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How This Review Compares

This review's score for Oceania Cruises
Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for Oceania Cruises
Solid Strip

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What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

i guarantee no matter how often you cruise there will be some you have no idea about

i've won free massages and free treatments on seabourn and holland america before

if you're vegan vegetarian gluten free or have any other dietary needs or quirks talk to the maitre d at the very beginning of the cruise

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Participate in raffles on embarkation day at the spa or onboard shops for a chance to win free massages, treatments, or merchandise.
βœ“Talk to the maitre d at the start of the cruise for dietary needs to get off-menu options without extra charge.
βœ“Check your loyalty status benefits by asking the dedicated loyalty club representative on board for free perks.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing what free benefits are entitled to β€” Check online or ask the loyalty club representative or cabin steward about perks based on your status or cabin grade.
Missing out on freebies by not asking β€” Always ask guest services, cabin steward, or maitre d for free amenities, upgrades, or dietary options.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat free things can you get on a cruise by asking or doing something simple?
QHow can you get free gifts, amenities, food, drinks, and cabin upgrades on a cruise?

Topics Covered

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