How to beat the chair hogs on your cruise ship
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The creator addresses the common cruise ship issue of chair hogs, which refers to passengers who reserve pool loungers with personal belongings for extended periods without using them. While pool attendants are technically responsible for managing this, the creator notes that enforcement is rare in practice. To help travelers secure a spot, the video outlines several practical strategies. These include arriving early in the morning, specifically before 10 am, or waiting until the late afternoon when guests depart for dinner. For those willing to pay, renting a private casita on certain Royal Caribbean ships provides guaranteed seating and amenities. Other options include visiting the pool on port days when many passengers are ashore, seeking loungers further away from the main pool area, or looking for seating near children's splash zones. Additionally, booking a suite can grant access to reserved seating areas. Finally, the creator advises against acting as a pool chair vigilante. Instead of engaging in arguments with inconsiderate guests, travelers should report issues to pool attendants or guest services to avoid unnecessary conflict.
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i've got six ways to get a spot by the pool despite the chair hogs you might encounter on your cruise
the first strategy is to well get up early while chair hogs are a problem they don't get all the pool chairs right away
throw money at the problem you can rent a casita some people prefer just simply to use money to get around the issue
another way to beat the chair hogs without spending any money and even getting up early is to get a chair away from the pool
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