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8 things people do on Royal Caribbean cruise that make absolutely ZERO sense!

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πŸ‘οΈ 164K viewsπŸ“… 7 years ago⏱️ 5:15

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Matt from Real Green Blog provides a guide on eight common mistakes passengers make while sailing on Royal Caribbean cruises. He begins by advising travelers to remain respectful toward crew members, noting that being rude or ignoring staff can negatively impact the vacation experience. He suggests using the stairs instead of elevators for short trips to save time and avoid crowds. Regarding safety, the creator emphasizes that the muster drill is a legal requirement that should never be skipped. To save money, he recommends pre-purchasing drink and internet packages before boarding rather than buying them on the ship. The video also highlights the importance of reading the fine print in cruise contracts to understand policies regarding itinerary changes or boarding denials. Additionally, he warns passengers to keep essential travel documents like passports on their person rather than in checked luggage. To avoid massive roaming charges, he advises putting cell phones into airplane mode. Finally, he suggests not packing all clothing on the final night to ensure passengers have appropriate attire for their last morning on board.

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Creator's Key Takeaways

right now on a real green cruise there are people doing some things that make absolutely zero sense

be nice pay attention to what crew members have to say be nice other people and it will make your trip so much better

don't skip the muster drill it'll provide important information in case of an emergency plus it's mandatory

do yourself a favor save money and time also on the ship and pre purchase it before your cruise

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Be nice to crew members and acknowledge their efforts
βœ“Take the stairs instead of the elevator for short decks
βœ“Attend the mandatory muster drill for safety
βœ“Pre-purchase drink packages and internet for discounts
βœ“Read the cruise contract fine print before booking
βœ“Ensure you have and carry necessary travel documents

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing what to do during muster drill β€” Attend the drill as it's required by law and provides important emergency information
Forgetting travel documents β€” Ensure you have and carry necessary documents like passport or birth certificate during boarding

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QWhat are common things people do on Royal Caribbean cruises that make no sense?
QHow can I avoid ruining my cruise vacation?

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