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The Worst Things EVERYONE Does on a cruise!

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👁️ 63K views📅 5 years ago⏱️ 12:43

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The creator provides a guide to common mistakes and inconsiderate behaviors that passengers often commit while cruising on Royal Caribbean ships. He categorizes these actions based on how they negatively impact fellow guests or the individual traveler. The discussion begins with administrative oversights, such as failing to cancel dining or show reservations, which prevents others from accessing limited seating. He also addresses behavioral issues, including disruptive photography during shows, saving seats in theaters, and allowing children to run unsupervised in hallways. Regarding ship logistics, the creator outlines proper elevator etiquette, such as letting passengers exit before entering and using stairs for short trips to avoid congestion. He further warns against cutting buffet lines and being late to scheduled shore excursions, noting that tardiness affects group timing. Finally, the video covers health and safety concerns, emphasizing the importance of good hygiene to prevent illness and the strict prohibition of smoking on balconies due to smoke drifting to other cabins and fire risks. The creator concludes by encouraging viewers to reflect on their own habits to ensure a more respectful environment for all passengers.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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Barely Crispy
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A Nibble

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Creator's Key Takeaways

i'm gonna call you out and myself as well so it doesn't happen again

everyone's guilty of slipping on a few of these

don't save seats not only is it inconsiderate but it also requires people to kind of step over other people

don't let your kids run super wild just make sure they're being supervised

Creator's Tips & Advice

Cancel reservations you know you won't use to free up space for others
Be discreet when taking photos or videos during shows to avoid disrupting others
Don't save seats for shows; have everyone arrive on time
Supervise children and ensure they respect other guests
Use stairs for short elevator trips and let people exit before entering
Wait your turn in the buffet line instead of cutting

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the worst things people do on a cruise?
QHow can I be more considerate to fellow passengers on a cruise?

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