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Cruise Questions You Were Too EMBARASSED To Ask!

Royal Caribbean Blog
Royal Caribbean Blog
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πŸ‘οΈ 165K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 10:41

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Matt from Royal Caribbean Blog addresses various personal or awkward questions that new cruisers might feel hesitant to ask in public forums. He begins by explaining the necessity of gratuities, noting that they are industry standard and intended to reward crew members. He clarifies that while passengers can choose to prepay, these charges are a reality of the cruise experience. Regarding safety, he asserts that falling overboard is extremely unlikely due to high railings and that the drinking water on board is rigorously purified and meets sanitation standards. The creator also confirms that crew members live on the ship in dedicated quarters and addresses fears of the open ocean by highlighting the stability and safety of large cruise vessels. He provides information on how to meet the ship's captain and emphasizes that boredom is unlikely due to the vast array of free activities available. Finally, he clarifies that cabin bathrooms are private, toilet water is fresh, and strongly advises against attempting to sneak alcohol on board, noting that such actions violate cruise line rules and can lead to serious trouble.

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Creator's Key Takeaways

all the water is rigorously distilled and purified according to sanitation standards approved by the US Public Health Service

cruise ships are incredibly safe the odds of dying on one are about one and 6.25 million

the only reason you'd be bored on a cruise is if you chose to do absolutely nothing

no you should not be cheating the drink package and no you should not be sneaking alcohol on board your cruise ship

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Pay gratuities as they are part of the cruise industry reality
βœ“Follow rules to avoid falling off the ship
βœ“Drink tap water on board as it is safe
βœ“Meet the captain through Q&A sessions or receptions
βœ“Avoid sneaking alcohol on board

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Fear of falling off the ship β€” Railings are built to be at least chest high; incidents usually happen because someone climbs on a railing or jumps off
Fear of the open ocean β€” Cruise ships are safe and large, like floating hotels; avoid tenders if afraid of smaller boats
Boredom on a cruise β€” There are many free activities; boredom only happens if you choose to do nothing

Questions This Creator Answers

QDo I really need to pay gratuities?
QHow easy is it to fall off a cruise ship?
QIs the water safe to drink on a cruise ship?
QDo crew members sleep on the cruise ship?
QAre you scared of being out in the open ocean?

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