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8 cruise ship tips from a former employee

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Be kind to the crew. This one may seem obvious, but don't be rude to crew members.

Tipping is important. There's a saying that goes, "Money makes the world go round." And it applies to life on a cruise ship as well.

Avoid getting sunburnt. I can't recommend enough, especially on the first formal night.

Fill out the post cruise survey. We talked earlier about the importance of tipping, but honestly, in the careers for these employees, I think the most important thing is that post cruise survey.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Be kind to crew members and ask to speak to a manager kindly if needed.
✓Tip appropriately as it is expected and rewards good service.
✓Apply and reapply sunscreen to avoid sunburn, especially on formal nights.
✓Fill out the post-cruise survey to help crew members' careers.
✓Avoid guest services on the first or last day to save time.
✓Don't lie about children's ages to Venture Ocean staff; ask instead.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting sunburned — Apply and reapply sunscreen, set an alarm if needed.
Not knowing how to tip appropriately — Remember tipping is expected and important for rewarding service.
Lying about children's ages for activities — Ask staff to arrange group placement instead of lying.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are important tips from a former cruise ship employee?
QHow can guests avoid common mistakes on a cruise?
QWhat should guests be aware of for their cruise vacation?

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The crew on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship see a lot of things in their time onboard, including guests making mistakes along the way. Here are eight things to do, avoid, or simply be aware of, for your cruise vacation. Check out Pippa's YT channel: https://is.gd/8Zkz3x [Subscribe for more Royal Caribbean videos!] https://is.gd/p6dgx0 [Listen to our Podcast] https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/podcast Get news, information and advice at http://RoyalCaribbean.Blog [Social Links] https://www.facebook.com/royalcaribbeanblog http://twitter.com/therclblog http://instagram.com/royalcaribbeanblog