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Cruise try-hard fails: What were they thinking?!

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πŸ‘οΈ 194K viewsπŸ“… 1 years ago⏱️ 10:37

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Editorial Summary

The creator examines five instances where cruise passengers attempted to solve problems or express gratitude in ways that were ultimately impractical or unnecessary. The first example involves guests moving mattresses onto balconies to lounge under the stars, which raises concerns regarding cleanliness and humidity. The second case features a passenger using Tupperware and a shopping basket to transport food from a buffet, a method the creator describes as over-engineered. Third, the video discusses a passenger who used magnetic hooks, pillows, and towels to soundproof a connecting stateroom door. The fourth example highlights a guest leaving a passive-aggressive note on uneaten food in a hallway to complain about room service, which the creator suggests is an ineffective way to escalate issues. Finally, the creator reviews a passenger who wrote a thank-you note on a cabin mirror using dry-erase markers, noting that while well-intentioned, it creates extra cleaning work for the stateroom attendant. The creator concludes that while these guests meant well, there are more efficient and respectful ways to handle these situations on a cruise ship.

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What This Creator Said
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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

people who drag their mattresses out of their cabins over to the balcony

this gentleman who actually filled up Tupperware so I'm assuming he brought Tupperware from home and then put it in a shopping basket

somebody who put connecting door Pro tip and they have as you can see here a pillow and towels and Luggage in front of the top and bottom of a connecting door

somebody ordered room service and left this nasty gram explaining that the food took two and a half hours to arrive

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Use proper channels to escalate room service issues, such as calling the 24-hour line or speaking to a manager.
βœ“Leave feedback for crew members directly or with a note on paper, not on surfaces that require extra cleaning.
βœ“If concerned about noise from a connecting door, consider booking a non-connecting cabin or using magnetic hooks for soundproofing.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cleanliness of balcony floors for mattress placement β€” Avoid placing mattresses on balconies due to potential soiling and humidity effects.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are some common but misguided ideas guests have on cruise ships?
QHow should guests properly address complaints or thank crew members?

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