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These 7 Requests Will Change Your Cruise #cruising #cruisetips #travelhacks

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The creator provides a list of seven free items that passengers can request from their stateroom stewards to enhance their cruise experience. The video emphasizes that these requests should be made early in the voyage because many items are distributed on a first come, first serve basis. Specific suggestions include requesting a mattress topper to help smooth the gap between two beds pushed together and asking for extra blankets or comforters, specifically noting Carnival's soft blue fuzzy blankets. The creator also suggests asking for a bathrobe, as availability varies by cruise line. To maintain food and beverage temperatures, passengers can request ice for their stateroom coolers, which can be delivered nightly upon request. Additional comfort items mentioned include extra pillows for sleeping and non-surge extension cords for electronic devices. Finally, the creator suggests requesting a box fan to assist with cooling or providing white noise. The video concludes by highlighting that these amenities are available at no additional cost to the traveler.

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Here are some things that you can request of your stateateroom steward to make your crew stay even more epic.

To get these things, you just need to ask your room steward.

First is a mattress topper. This is especially beneficial if you have the two beds pushed together into one, and it helps mitigate at least a little bit that annoying crack down the middle.

If you're cruising on Carnival, make sure you ask for one of their famous soft blue fuzzy blankets.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Ask your room steward for things soon and early as soon as you get on the ship.
Request a mattress topper if you have two beds pushed together.
Ask for extra blankets or comforters if you're cold.
Request a bathrobe if not provided by the cruise line.
Ask for ice to put in your stateateroom cooler.
Ask for a non-surge extension cord if you don't have one.

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QWhat can you request from your stateateroom steward to enhance your cruise?
QHow can you make your crew stay more epic on a cruise?

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