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9 Things You Should Not Hide From Your Cruise Line, And Why !

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Gary Beverage provides advice on nine specific categories of information that travelers should disclose to their cruise lines to ensure a smooth journey. He begins by emphasizing the importance of declaring food allergies or religious dietary requirements well in advance, noting that some lines require up to 90 days notice. He warns against hiding gastrointestinal illnesses to prevent norovirus outbreaks and advises pregnant passengers to check specific week limits, as many ocean cruises prohibit travel after 24 weeks. For families, he suggests being transparent about children's sleeping arrangements and special behavioral needs. The creator also highlights the necessity of disclosing mobility issues to ensure access to emergency muster stations and appropriate cabin facilities. Regarding prohibited items, he recommends declaring restricted goods like drones or flammable items to avoid confiscation. Furthermore, he advises disclosing prescription medications that may be illegal in certain ports of call. Finally, he suggests informing the cruise line if a passenger intends to film professional video content for platforms like YouTube to avoid being challenged by staff during the trip.

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what are the things that you should never hide from your cruise line

if you have any really serious allergies for example nut allergies which could be pretty catastrophic really important that you make sure at least 45 days to 90 days

if you do have it declare it when you go in you'll meet with a nurse or the doctor and they will decide if perhaps you need to be quarantined

don't hide your pregnancy because you don't you know arrive to check in people notice you're pregnant they give you a hard time and won't let you on board

Creator's Tips & Advice

Declare food allergies or needs at least 45-90 days before cruising
Report any gastroenteritis symptoms on health declarations to prevent norovirus outbreaks
Do not hide pregnancy; check cruise line policies on pregnancy limits
Inform cruise line about kids' sleeping arrangements and special needs
Disclose mobility issues and book accessible cabins if needed
Declare prescription medications, especially for certain destinations

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Pregnancy limits and check-in issuesDo not hide pregnancy; check policies and consider river cruises if over 24 weeks
Kids' sleeping arrangements and special needsInform cruise line about arrangements and check for programs like autism support
Mobility issues in emergenciesDisclose issues and book accessible cabins; work with cruise line for facilities

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QWhat should you never hide from your cruise line?
QWhy is it important to disclose health issues like allergies or gastroenteritis?
QHow do cruise line policies affect pregnancy and kids' travel?
QWhat should you do if you have mobility issues or special needs?
QHow to handle restricted items and medical medications on cruises?

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