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7 Crazy Things That Don't Make Sense on a Cruise (And Why They're Like That)

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πŸ‘οΈ 670K viewsπŸ“… 5 years ago⏱️ 12:17
What This Creator Said
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Caribbean

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

when you think about it cruising for as much as we all love it is actually pretty crazy

pools on cruise ships are relatively small compared to the number of people on the ship

tips or gratuities as they are known on the cruise ship are automatically applied to your account

having everything put on your card is good for both passengers and crew

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Pre-pay gratuities to avoid daily charges.
βœ“Bring some cash for use in port and the casino.
βœ“Track spending through your onboard account.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

small pools β€” Understand it's for stability and more sunbathing space.
pre-paid gratuities β€” It's automatic to ensure staff are paid fairly.
short port stays β€” Ships sail overnight to reach next port, allowing more time onboard.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhy are cruise ship pools so small?
QWhy do you pay gratuities before you sail?
QWhy is the ship in port for only a few hours?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Cozumel
Nassau
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YouTube Video Description↓

Why are cruise ship pools so small? Why do you pay gratuities before you sail? And why is the ship in port for only a few hours? When it comes to cruising, there are some weird things that don't seem to make sense at first glance. Dig a little deeper, however, and you start to see why things are the way they are. We've tackled 7 crazy things about cruising... along with answers as to why they are like that. #cruise