8 cruise ship tips from a former employee
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In this video, Matt from Royal Caribbean Blog shares eight practical tips for cruise passengers based on advice from Pippa Madden, a former crew member for Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises. The creator emphasizes the importance of being kind to staff and explains that while tipping is a subject of debate, it is an expected part of the North American cruise experience. To help crew members advance their careers, the video suggests filling out post-cruise surveys and taking photos of name badges to ensure accurate spelling. Other advice includes avoiding sunburn to maintain photo quality, following guest etiquette such as not putting feet on furniture, and avoiding guest services lines on the first or last day of the sailing to save vacation time. The video also warns against lying to staff regarding children's ages to manipulate group assignments and suggests tipping casino dealers during table games. Ultimately, the creator concludes that following these guidelines helps passengers avoid common mistakes and ensures a smoother vacation experience.
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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.
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