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Cruise myths that you're wrong about

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👁️ 38K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 13:40
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Veteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

The chances of falling overboard on a cruise ship are extremely low.

You're not entitled to visit any of the ports that you actually booked your cruise for.

International maritime law requires that cruise ships take every possible measure to provide safe passage.

Cruise lines have been doing a lot to clean up their act, literally and figuratively.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Follow the rules and remain in control to avoid falling overboard.
Set your watch or cell phone to ship time and know when to return.
Get back on board the ship 2 hours before the allboard time for buffer.
Book tours with Royal Caribbean to mitigate chances of being left behind.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Falling overboardFollow the rules, remain in control, and avoid getting really drunk.
Missing ports and not getting compensationUnderstand the cruise contract and that changes can happen for many reasons.
Being left behindManage time well and return well before the allboard time.

Questions This Creator Answers

QCan you fall off a cruise ship?
QAre you entitled to a refund for missed ports?
QCan you do anything you want in international waters?
QDo cruise lines care about the environment?
QDo cruise ships leave people behind?

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