these are the best/realist tips out there, thank you for this!

I once worked in a Verizon call center. Every day I would get very angry calls from Cruisers that had returned home to get a thousand dollars or more phone bill. AIRPLANE MODE is your Friend!! All of you Cruise blogs should have that in every episode.

Last cruise I was on, (2005) we got hit with bad weather and I got sea sick. Our server brought me bowls of broth and packets of crackers when I refused to order food. When I left my hubby to finish his meal so I could go lay down the server called someone to meet me at my room with more crackers and a couple bottles of water.

One more tip for the ladies: The lounges & theaters are air conditioned and can get chilly. Taking a shawl along may not be a bad idea. Great tips on the video!

Ladies, if you feel as tho your period may come on during the cruise, make sure you bring PLENTY of supplies especially if you’re heavy the first two-three days. Not only are they expensive on the ship, but they only supply light day ones and off the ship depending on where you port at.. It will be hard to find them also. Speaking from experience.

I do credit card disputes and we get several calls about being charged the wrong amount on a cruise or just anywhere but especially out of the country, SAVE YOUR RECEIPTS EVEN IF YOUR CARD DECLINES!!

Instead of the plastic shoe organizer I use two fabric drawer organizers from Ikea. They are less bulky, less weight and do the trick to organize my small things. Plus: The room looks nicer😊

I looked forward to those who are in rush to disimbark. All disembarkment day ship arrive very early in morn and generally ready by 8am to start unloadig passengers but I'll be relaxing at buffet having breakfast for I always book afternoon flight home . This way I'm among the last to disembark and so much easier to spot my luggage at the reclaim area before going thru no wait line at custom. Even traffic jam on street has calm down considerably.

- Private balconies on cruises are not as private as they may seem, with low dividers and reflective glass walls allowing neighbors to see what's happening. - Be mindful of personal belongings and hide any items you don't want the cabin steward to find. - Sneaking alcohol onto a cruise ship is common but may result in confiscation; using collapsible Rum Runner pouches can be effective for discreetly bringing alcohol onboard. - Meetups for various groups, such as LGBTQ individuals or those battling alcohol addiction, are organized on many cruises and can be found in the daily planner. - Pack warm clothing even for tropical destinations, as sudden rainstorms or cool evenings on fast-moving ships can make it chilly. In cruise ship restaurants, the menu can be seen as a suggestion, and guests can request dishes not on the daily menu or order multiple appetizers if desired. - Hanging a shoe organizer over the bathroom door provides convenient storage for small items and prevents clutter. - Cruise ship casinos offer unusual games like coin pushers and skill cranes, but remember that these games involve luck and are programmed accordingly. - Familiarize yourself with health and crime statistics on cruise ships through resources such as the CDC's vessel sanitation program and the U.S. Department of Transportation's reports. - Disembarking the ship can be a time-consuming process, but if you have all your belongings, you can leave whenever you want, regardless of the deck you're on. - Engaging in inappropriate relationships with crew members is prohibited and can lead to serious consequences. - Security cameras are present throughout the ship's public areas to enhance safety and prevent misconduct. - Marijuana and CBD products are generally prohibited on cruise ships, even if they are legal in certain states or have medicinal purposes. - Monitor your onboard account throughout the cruise using the cruise line's app to ensure all charges are accurate, and report any errors to Guest Services for resolution.

Great tips. I wondered what Bill W. meant. That’s a tasteful way to handle it. Thanks for sharing.

One important point about jackets. We always bring them because the air conditioning on board is usually on full blast!

Definitely check onboard account daily, mistakes can be made and it is a heck of a lot easier to clear a mistake up before the last day of the cruise.

Good tip about checking your on-board account - frequently!! On one of our cruises I happened to check my account the first day of our cruise as we had a drink at the sail-away event. Found that we had been charged for 6 martinis. There was only the two of us and we had 1 glass of wine each. Took the whole week we were on the cruise to get the charge removed.

I recommend packing at least one sweater and a lightweight waterproof jacket.

The ONE time I did NOT pack a Hoodie it was freezing cold in Galveston and I ended up buying a hoodie on board. Thank goodness it wasn’t too expensive and of great quality… but still 🙄

I cruise frequently and watch videos for new ideas. This was by far was the BEST cruise tip video I’ve seen. Well done and thank you.

Odyssey of the Seas was amazing. It took 10/15min max to board and exactly 15min to leave. My time was 8:15am to exit and we were literally on the curb outside at 8:15am I was amazed!!!

Great tip on when you can get off the ship! We actually just discovered this to be true last weekend completely by accident. Since we drove to the port, we decided to go have some breakfast and head off the ship. We were suppose to meet in a "designated area" at a specific time with our "group". But we ate and headed to the gang way and walked right off about an hour earlier than expected.

The shoe organizer is a great idea! I'm always looking for things scattered about in the cabin. This will make things much easier, thanks!!

Disney Cruise Line does not allow over the door hangers such as a shoe hanger. They say over the door hangers damage the doors. Just thought Disney cruisers may need to know that. Also, I have been charged for 2 drinks at the bar instead of 1 drink. I think its been accidental and guest services removes the extra charge without any difficulty. Thanks for all your tips!

I had a photo package removed that ended up on my final invoice. Have no clue how that happen because I never get photos. In response to putting naughty things away, passengers should put valuables away too like when staying in a hotel. There are thieves on cruise ships too, especially ones that know they will be quitting or getting fired.

Very helpful advice. Excellent video. Thanks

I bet you a free cruise just abt every room attendant has SEEN IT ALL LOL.

Very good, and not so common tips, thanks!

The info about ship afety and sanitation, links to CDC etc were so nice to have! I immediately checked out the ship I'm cruising on next month and happy to see it checks out very clean and safe!

THESE are the tips I needed. Thanks!!

Excellent video, thank you so much for all the tips. Appreciate it.

Another Great Video my Friend!!! Keep em coming!!!

Great information .thank you ❤

Good tips !!! Thank you 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

I like NCLs open dining. Never had a problem ordering anything extra, and if they'd say anything you just to to another restaurant whenever you want. And frankly it's great not eating with the same people every day sometimes, if you know what I mean.

Thanks for the great info

Very Helpful - thanks.

I am a subscriber of your channel, with that said I enjoy your videos and think they are very informative. I am a veteran cruiser and even though this is the case. I always watch to get any updates as rules and policies are changing all the time. Thanks for your honesty .

Very good information. Thank you

Great points.

This is great! So many do not think about these things and need to know for everyones sake! 😆

Thanks for the tips! I didn't think about reflections on the balcony 😁

We had a charge on our stateroom account that we didn't make. I guess our medallion was close to another couple who was ordering drinks. Customer service reversed the charge. Now we check our account daily.

Bring a beach towel. Bring a pool floatie for the beach. Bring your own snorkeling gear too. 💕💕💕

We brought wine on a cruise (husband is a winemaker). Some was for gifts at a stop and some was to have on board. We paid corkage fees for wine we had to drink (and usually share the remainder of the bottle with wait and kitchen staff) and they kept the case we were gifting until we arrived at port. It was less expensive than getting good wine on board and we had good stuff. We each bought one cocktail on formal night.

good tips, thanks

Keep you receipts and check daily to make sure you have not been overcharged. Sort out A.S.A.P. Don’t wait till end of cruise at customer service will be slammed. You can also pay your bill with any left over currency (check what currency ship will take) but do before last night on board.

Great video for tips during your cruise. thank you so much 💓 💗 💛 💖 ☺️ ♥️ 💓 💗 💛 💖 ☺️ ♥️ 💓

Haven’t yet taken a cruise so thanks for sharing! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

OMG 🤣🤣🤣Put away those "Naughty things" People 🤣!! Thank you for your videos with great advice. This one made me laugh out loud!!

Excellent video, spot on…

Hi Tanner, just off the HAL ship and we always do self assist disembarkation. We always carry our own bags and no tag is required. We noted on this last cruise those who had tags were not allowed to leave the ship until their number group was called. Some had their bags but were sent back until their group time arrived. I guess that’s a good case for them to be able to control the masses and make you think for next time if you hate the wait! Thanks for the vid and happy cruising! 😊

When it comes to drugs, be extremely careful in foreign ports as well, asking the local cabbie for the best place to stash is likely to land you in jail while your ship leaves port! Also, the whole ship will be "arrested" (detained) if discovered a passenger did this and made it back ( happened to me once in Jamaica)

These are all excellent tips!! Most should come with common sense, but it seems as though people sometimes lack that trait. Lol.

64 and going on my first cruise with Son and family! 💞 Thank You and God Bless 💕

Unbelievable that you would pay $1000 for a cruise and try to sneak £18 dollar bottle of vodka pretty pointless

Awesome rare tips!

THANKS IT HELPS

I like the fact he talks about things that fall between the cracks

We're going on our first cruise in September. I'm thankful videos like this to go with all the common stuff we've been seeing.

As others indicated, some rules regarding food have been changing regarding ordering items not on menu or ordering multiples. The more dining options available onboard, the less likely you will be able to order something not on the menu. It will be expected that you will review menus in advance since they are available on your shipboard app and make dining choices that way.

Thank you!

Thanks for sharing❤I’m ready for my next cruise with binoculars 8x42, diffuser with essential oil, hat, sunglasses, puffer coat and bathing suit❤

I'm never planning to go on a cruise but it was interesting to listen to this. Thank you

Great Video 😎🥀 Thanks for Sharing ❤ 🥀 😎

Just got back from my 1st cruise, and on Day 3 I saw a gaming/activity charged on my account. I just called guest services (the line was always long) and the just removed by the end of the day.

Great tips. Thanks so much. A tip I learned the hard way…. Your cabin door when pushed may or may not completely close like in a hotel door. I had received room service then shoved the door thinking it closed. However, us girls woke up the next morning to find it still cracked open. 😮Luckily we were safe. I love the tip about the food. We new this one and ordered multiple of the same appetizers and deserts and love that room service is FREE!

I was just getting off Ruby Princess cruise where I was in error for a phone call made from the room. I did learn to check my onboard account at least last sea day. The error was quickly removed by service desk

yes , someone told us about leaving like that and yes it works 😊

I was before retirement a games engineer, ALL Cranes are set with a time limit to release grip can be set from no prize to one in ten or one in whatever you want kids toys are usuall one in three

Thank you

I’ve smelt the same thing too. We knew it was someone on their balcony somewhere beside us

One thing we've found on multiple ships is that ordering 'off menu' is hit or miss. Recently, we wanted something off menu and our waiter told us they could get it the next day. We also asked about other things off menu and were given a hard 'sorry, no'. On the other hand, on one cruise (pre-shutdown), I didn't see anything on the menu that was appetizing and our waiter said 'let me bring you something' which wound up being one of the best meals I had on that trip. Additionally, with all of the changes that have been going on in the cruise space over the last few months, it seems like you may or may not get charged for a second entree if that's your thing, YMMV.

My last cruise had a knitting get together

Hooking up with a cruise staff hottie is next on my list. Never say never 😅

Was mention about time slot to disembark and as for my self from experience, that it is always crowded at beginning and yet they still manage to get everyone off usually before 10am , so I'm usually that last one off, due to fact give me a relax time at morning buffet, very easy to find my luggage dockside since their only few dozens let to be claim and no lines at customs. Also find traffic has now started to open up since most of passengers has since left pier area.

The "green stuff" is illegal here in Australia. But i can guarantee you will smell it onboard lol

Main dining room, Evening meal I chose the Fillet steak and trimmings, I knew as I had cruised a lot, that it does not include French Fries (Chips) I knew that on the back of the menu you could order French Fries as a side dish so I did, It was a table for six so four strangers,,The waiter brought my french fries, and the guy next to me grabbed it put half on his plate and the other half on the other guys plate, I advised them that that was my ordered side plate, and the rest of the dinner was in silence though the waiter did bring ME a further side order

I made sure to lock the adult toys in the in-room safe LOL.

I used the pouches and hid them in several suitcases cases. When we open the one suitcase, there was a note in the middle that said your bag was randomly searched and they only found one of the two pouches in the case they looked in another tip. Use multiple and spread them around.

You can sneak vape pins much easier than flower.

You can also order smaller portions of the entrees in the MDR so you can try multiple things

Keep in mind that one of the main reasons there are such long lines and large delays during debarkation is because people refuse to adhere to the scheduled plan. So, if you ignore it and leave whenever you feel like you you aren't breaking any rules... but you are being a jerk and making everything harder for everyone including yourself.

My husband was very disappointed about the balcony tip 😂

I was just in the Carnival Celebration and they have the most private balcony I’ve seen.

"Cruise ships follow federal law" made me laugh so hard. Except for labor laws, evironmental, and any other inconvenient laws. Great tip about the reporting mandates available by various US Gov. agencies. Not quite the same as following federal laws, but it's a nice way to hold an entity accountable in the public eye.

As far as Marijuana goes, instead of taking pure flower - Could you get away with taking the less risky, more legal (You can buy it in a tobacco store in most states I believe) Delta 8 vape? And as far as other countries go, if you leave it on the boat - Isn't it still considered international waters until you actually step foot into the country? Thanks for the video!

Do not hit on crew. They MUST be nice to you, and to abuse that fact is, well, abusive. And creepy. Let them work, because they are at work.

Can children go into the cruise casino? I see that you said they have a coin pusher and whatnot, does that allow for children to be inside or no

We live in Oregon. Headed to Alaska in a couple days. Does Verizon work on my cell phone in Alaska? At most of the ports I mean. Trying to save money on the Wi-Fi so I can check emails and text messages without using Wi-Fi while in port.

Do you also make videos on tips about Karate or Bonsai trees?

I like iliana's cruise videos, she sounds friendly

Are musicians on board considered staff? I may or may not have had a fling on my first NCL Spirit cruise :)

Be extra cautious of incorrect charges, as it is often theorized that they add extra charges intentionally, as a portion of them won't be caught by the guest.

Yup I had to buy some long sleeves I brought a windbreaker

Can you please suggest which cruise lines have the best included food options

P,ease eat all that you order. Don’t waste food.

If you hang a shoe organizer please don’t overfill and/or put it in a walkway where the poor room stewards are perpetually bumping in to it.

Have to say, I personally didn’t really learn anything new in this video, but there’ll be a lot of people new to cruising, who would certainly benefit from watching this.

Let's just say its a good thing dab pens exist 😏

I was just wondering, I see some U Tubers are doing consulting for a fee telling people what they have to do to move to move to Thailand. Are these legal

Was just on Oasis of the Seas and asked if my son could have the risotto without mushrooms and was told no. They did NO special orders. We did order an extra entree one night and RC will only serve one at a time. When my son decided he didnt want the other entree, we were verbally reprimanded by our waiter. Cruising is not like it used to be. I also didnt realize we could leave the ship whenever we wanted! That is good to know. Our most recent cruise, we sat around longer waiting for our assigned time. Was a bit of a waste.

Novel warning: I got caught sneaking booze along with a friend/roommate. We both had our own cabins with our girlfriends so 4 guests, two cabins. About 2-3 months before we sailed we all started drinking nothing but box wine. We saved the bladders, washed them out and backfilled them with various liquors to sneak on. The bags had no metal and an easy use spout, essentially they were perfect. We rolled them with towels, jeans, hoodies and anywhere we could think. Both of our bags were flagged and we had to go to the “naughty room” which was a hallway converted into a staging area with all the other passengers and their confiscated bags. You had to open the bag in front of the security staff and everyone in line could see. While in line we saw multiple guests with 1 or 2 full liquor bottles and others with 1 or 2 rum runner bags. We were up next. They opened our bags, and started unrolling clothes and discovering the bladders. After the 3rd and 4th bladders we could hear giggling and gasps from those waiting and watching behind us as the they removed our contraband, bag after bag after bag after bag. They pulled 6 bladders from my bag and 6 bladders from my friends bag. Since the liquor wasn’t in its original bottles they would not hold it for us and threw it in the trash. Both of our girlfriends had brought the same amount of liquor in wine bags in their luggage and never got caught. The plan was to bring enough in each bag that if only one bag got through we would still have a decent amount to drink. It worked. It honestly wasn’t worth the work of messing with the wine bladders and we’ve been buying a drink package for the last 10 or so cruises. Please don’t do the mouthwash bottle trick. The staff knows about it and even if it works, no matter what you do you will never get rid of the mouthwash taste.

It's true about ordering as much as you want from the menu. Except for steak and lobster. I understand that Royal caribbean will now charge $20 for seconds...