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Cruise Etiquette Mistakes Nobody Wants to Talk About

Cruising Kat - Videos
Cruising Kat - Videos
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👁️ 39K views📅 7 months ago⏱️ 11:57

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a comprehensive guide to cruise etiquette, addressing various behaviors that can disrupt the experience for other passengers. The discussion begins with the controversial topic of supervising children, where the creator argues that parents should actively monitor their kids in public areas like pools and buffets for safety and courtesy. The video also covers the importance of respecting adults-only zones and the impact of being late for shore excursions on entire tour groups. Personal grievances are shared regarding smoking on balconies and loud noise from neighbors, which can prevent passengers from enjoying paid amenities. Additional advice includes avoiding speakerphone use in public, refraining from discussing sensitive political topics in close quarters, and being mindful of heavy cabin doors. The creator also highlights safety concerns such as leaving strollers or scooters in hallways and emphasizes elevator etiquette, specifically prioritizing passengers with disabilities. Finally, the video addresses common frustrations like chair hogging and the inefficiency of eating while standing in the buffet line, concluding that following these common sense rules helps everyone enjoy their vacation more effectively.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I've been on 10 cruises just this year alone, and I am still seeing these things happen on every single sailing.

Cruise ships are not as safe as people think. There are pools, their stairs, their railings, their hot tubs, and there are thousands of strangers.

When somebody's late, it's not just the tour guide waiting, it's everybody else in the group.

The smoked would drift right into our cabin when we opened the balcony. So, it literally kept us from being able to use our balcony for the entire cruise.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Keep an eye on children, especially in pool decks or buffets.
Respect adults-only areas and keep kids out of them.
Set alarms and arrive on time for shore excursions.
Use designated smoking areas instead of smoking on balconies.
Keep music and conversations at a reasonable volume on balconies.
Avoid using speakerphone in public areas.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Safety of children on the shipSupervise children, especially in areas like pools and buffets, as ships are not as safe as people think.
Understanding adults-only areasRespect designated adults-only spaces and keep kids in kids' clubs or other appropriate areas.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are common cruise etiquette mistakes that annoy other passengers?
QHow can passengers avoid behaviors that make cruises less enjoyable for everyone?

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