The Worst Cruise Mistakes I've Seen Guests Make
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- čas přidán 25. 07. 2024
- Every time I take a cruise I see guests making mistakes that could cost them a lot of time and money. I've been cruising since I was 11 and in that time I've seen the outcomes of people making these mistakes, and learnt how to avoid them.
In this video, I talk about a few of the worst cruise mistakes I've seen on cruises in recent years and how to avoid making them.
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A veteran cruiser once told me before my first cruise "Take half as much clothes that you think you'll need and twice as much money."
That's brilliant and scary at the same time since I am planning my first cruise for my honeymoon and we are on a budget lol
Haha!! Don’t worry budget cruising is amazing and totally possible, but yep most people bring too many clothes 😂😂
I’ve heard that too. I always over pack. Too many nicer clothes and shoes when mostly I ended up wearing shorts, t-shirts, and flip flops!
Take 4 x money min
@@georgeburns7251 I respectfully disagree with bringing tons of extra money. So much is already prepaid. Unless one is a big gambler or buys a ton of souvenirs. But, I do bring extra cash for tipping, even though that is also prepaid.
Emma the lady wasn’t ignorant about her cabin size. She booked a cheap cabin and then tried to bully the crew into placing her in a more expensive cabin for no added cost to her.
Pretty ridiculous.
Your britishism of the week is ignorant - it can mean ‘impolite’!
I hope they escorted that loutest women from the ship.
how would you know, who are you sherlock holmes
Excellent tips. Every cruise line site has a "before you go" section on the website and it may be boring to read, but, an absolute must do so you don't make these mistakes.
Thanks Lou! 😀❤️
On the power warning you noted, one other other thing worth mentioning. The difference between plug adapters and converters. On our first trip to UK, my wife grabbed a US to UK plug adapter out of my bag, WITHOUT the voltage converter attachment, and when the 230V power hit her 115V curling iron, meltdown! She never made that mistake again, but first timers could.
Ahhhh!! I have to admit I have never had a voltage converter 😂❤️
I'm surprised that all cruiselines haven't put a clear warning on the wall by each socket, considering the fire risk there.
@@EmmaCruises It helps when your home country's grid voltage is 230v like the rest of the world LOL
@@CriticalTechReviews Oh yeah, I suppose all of my things are made to handle the higher voltage ;)
@@CriticalTechReviews Actually I think the US grid is 240 volts as well. But they do something where it’s halved on most circuits going into the property, so most home and office outlets are 120V. However, homes and offices have dedicated full 240V circuits for things like electric dryers, wall ovens and heavy equipment. Those have special larger plugs and outlets.
I don't iron clothes at home, so there is no chance I will pack an iron for a cruise!
Same 😂😂😂
@@EmmaCruises I iron everything before I wear when at home and want to do the same when traveling. Just another reason for me to avoid most large ship cruises. Money grab to press my linen and do a bad job. River cruising is the best and so much easier. I stay with the cruise line that will let you borrow an iron. A hair dryer and curling iron are as much a fire hazard as an iron…I don’t get it .
Great informative vid.
@@knitnut246connie7 I heard her say they may have a self service laundry area which makes sense but I’m sure there’s some cruises who force people to have to pay for it. Hair tools are definitely fire hazards.
A flat iron works well
At a pinch you can iron clothes with a hair straightener
When I travel on cruises, I embrace the wrinkles in my clothes. It shows that I'm truly on vacation and am there to relax and have a fun time. Great tips provided as always. Cheers! 🥂
Love the term, 'embrace the wrinkles'. A sort of shabby chique for the "well seasoned traveller".
Haha!! Love this 😂❤️
Purchase items with a fabric style that is meant to be crinkled/scrunched.
I never take clothes that need to be ironed. I don’t even iron when I’m at home why would I do that on vacation 🤣🤣😜 no one else cares anyway. I don’t ever remember thinking OMG his clothes are so wrinkled. My husband on the other hand irons his shirts before we go and folds them and we use packing cubes which keeps them wrinkle free.
When I have no iron I hang my clothes up in the shower and blast the shower on full heat for 5 mins and all the creases and wrinkles fall out.
Yeah my general rule for packing for any trip is just to make sure you've got everything you can't buy when traveling eg. medications, contact lenses, prescription glasses etc, anything else that can be bought don't worry about it. You end up packing much less when you think to yourself "Well if I really end up needing it I can just buy it" :)
Yep! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
We always unpack our suitcases at the start of the cruise. Then put one of the larger suitcases in the closet with the zipper open toward the top. That way we can put our dirty closes in it when we change. Then by the end of the cruise we just have to pack the closes that we didn’t use in the smaller suitcase with our toiletries and we are ready to go. Usually there isn’t much left to pack by the of the cruise by doing this.
I've never cruised, but I travel a LOT, and I do the same thing! It works great.
Brilliant idea!
My bf and I do this too! When we toss in our dirty clothes, we call it "feeding the suitcase monster" haha!
I have always done this for as long as I can remember. Each night after dressing for bed, I refold what I wore that day and start the packing process. It just works! Bring a plastic bag for other dirty things like underwear. Also, bring one for wet clothes in case swimsuits or coverups are not dry by the time you pack the final items.
Two other things that I always bring are a small plug-in night light if you are staying in an inside cabin. It's very dark in there! It tends to make me sleep later than I normally would. Who wants to miss any part of their vacation?! The other must-have is a flashlight. One cruise I was on with RCCL...the power went off during our dining time. One of the engines had blown. People were screaming and chaos begin! I was only 1 floor up and my cabin was right by the elevators. I made it to my cabin and retrieved my flashlight. People were sitting in the halls next to the wall. Running lights were all you could see. When I came out with the flashlight, people start cheering and clapping. They asked me how in the world would I have thought to bring one. I told them it was for just this type of moment!
@@kathyannyates2477 I keep a small flashlight in my suitcase. It's come in handy many times.
When I first started cruising, the learning curve was rounded and wide; I learned quickly. The easy thing was that I like to keep it simple when cruising which made it easy to learn what and what not to bring. Love your videos; you're one of my go to cruise vlogs. Thanks Emma.
Thanks Neil 😀❤️
You’ve never been in a small interior until you’ve been on the Empress of the Seas (rip), the bed touched the back of the cabin, one side wall, and the bathroom. The walkway on the side was maybe 18 inches. Literally only one person could get ready at a time, the other person had to sit on the bed.
I’ve been in one of those rooms and can agree!!!
One thing that is always OK is to call the toll-free number for the cruise and ask questions. The representatives are invested in you having a great cruise.
Yep! Sometimes the waits can be long though so I prefer to use an agent who can do that for me 😂🥳
Trying to get a human to answer those toll free numbers can be maddening!
I have been on hold for 3 1/2 hours before. Feb 2022 is CRAZY! When I called back in Oct 2021, waited... maybe 15 mins.
It's always surprising how much actual research people don't ever do. This is probably the 10th or so "tips" or "mistakes" video I've watched because I'm going on my first cruise in November and it just seemed prudent to read/watch as much as possible.
I think it was on HAL where "rocks" where on the forbidden item list, which really confused me. Was chatting with the crew and their explanation was "peope are strange". So apparently it's a big enough issue that people haul rocks from beaches that they had to put it on the list.
Oh wow 😂
I value your knowledge and experience Emma. My wife and I are first time cruisers in September on Allure. Our itinerary was just changed from Bahamas, Jamaica, Haiti to Bahamas, Cozumel and Costa Maya. Because of safety, I think.
Unusual thing not to pack: In several Caribbean countries it's illegal to wear camouflage clothing. Including kids.
Oh yeah! I’ve heard this. Strange. ❤️
I was in Martinique we were told not allowed to wear any camouflage clothing …
If you are not in the military, why would you wear camo? It's such a dweeby thing to do!
What’s wrong with wearing camouflage shorts?
Btw what does dweeby mean?
as an ex travel agent I once had a custumer who was deeply annoyed that he would not be allowed a six gun and 6 rounds of ammunition on a cruise because he wanted to go to the fancy dress night as a cowboy! I phoned the company, even though I knew what the answer would be, and on embarkation they totally went through his luggage with a fine tooth comn
Oh my gosh!!! Why did he need a real gun for that!!
Thanks for the heads up! Now I know to leave my revolver and ammunition at home when I go on a ship.
@@tomcorwine3091 very wise!
@@EmmaCruises he wasn't the sharpest knife in the box
One thing to remember when going away, not necessarily cruising is to take any prescription medication you need.
It sounds obvious I know but it can happen.
Our very first cruise experience was a cruise and stay 2 week holiday.
Luckily we were on the stay part for the first week as my wife had somehow forgotten to pack her prescription medication.
We were lucky enough to be able to buy some without prescription from a pharmacy where we were staying.
Disaster averted, but she has never made that mistake again!
Left second weeks meds at home, cost me £80 for 28 tablets in Carribbean!
I second that. I'm on a lot of meds and running out would ruin any holiday. So, I take more than I need just in case.
@@dgk42
Very smart! Do you also keep a 30 day + supply at home, for essentials like heart medicine, insulin, etc? Asking b/c I've just started taking blood thinners. Getting older is not for wimps, lol.
@@Carolmaizy yep, I now take extra week and put in wife's case, that way if mine goes missing in transit I have a week's worth to get myself organised, or like you if delayed have the extra.👍
I’ve worked with many an airline at baggage check in. I simply don’t don’t understand why people put their meds in check in bags. It’s the assume syndrome. I also asked them if meds are in check in bags. I tell them to take them out and place in the carry ones. I’ve seen people melt down that when the is misrouted and they don’t have access to them.
On our first Cunard cruise I nearly packed a travel iron as I was oblivious to the safety regulations. Thankfully pre-boarding I looked at the floor plan and realised there were plenty of self service laundries complete with iron and iron board so thankfully I unpacked the iron and avoided embarrassment. A top tip, whatever you need for the evening take a few moments around lunch time and avail of the iron and beat any waiting time later on.
Yesss, great idea! :-)
Great advice! I've often Googled my specific cabin number and gotten images and CZcams videos, so you can often get an actual walkthrough of the stateroom you will be in; if not, you can usually find the same category on the specific ship. I caught that we were booked in an obstructed room one time that an inexperienced travel advisor hadn't and was able to rebook us a deck up in the same category. Especially if you haven't cruised in that category, have never cruised before, or haven't cruise a particular line, it's a great way to set your expectations. Storage and bathroom size were the biggest shocks to me. Research ahead of time- bottom line.
Couldn’t have said it better myself, agreed! 😀❤️
What exactly is the difference in 'obstructed room' experience? The photos made it look like you'd just have a life boat or similiar hanging outside your little porthole windows. Is that really all?
I would personally be using a cabin as a place to sleep, not sit on the bed and stare out the window for 4 hours at a time... I'm the same way at Disney land and world vacations, I don't book a super ultra fancypants room because I'm going to vacation in my hotel room... I'm going to sleep there. And sleeping involves having your eyes closed. So I really don't care how luxurious the hotel room is. I care how comfortable the bed is and if I can have a good hot shower in the morning (as opposed to a trickle where I have contort myself to get the water into all the places.) So, if an obstructed view cabin is just having something blocking the view of the water from my room, I'm not going to care much. If I want a view I'll go find a place on the deck to sit. And if I need quiet, I'll pop in some earbuds and play some of my favorite classical composers (or maybe some Daft Punk depending on my mood, I have an ecclectic taste in music!)
@@ShalmendoGlineux Sure, if you only use the room to sleep, not a big deal. The difference in pricing between an obstructed balcony and a non-obstructed was so minimal that we decided to move. We actually do use our balcony daily. The lifeboat in this case covered about half the view- it was directly below. Obviously, we all have different styles of vacationing. We're older and have put in our time in cramped rooms and crappy apartments. We also don't get a lot of time off, so we go for quality over quantity. Everyone has their priorities and they all aren't the same. I traveled the way you do when I was in my 20's. Inside staterooms are fine for the "just there to sleep" trips, for sure!
Always love your videos. I have to admit that I've paid to have my laundry done on a ship. It was nice getting back home and not having to do laundry. It was also nice having a full variety of clothes to choose from during my entire 7 day trip.
On our Voyager of the Seas cruise out of Sydney one item that was banned was a power board for some reason. Also a big problem that may catch some travellers was our 4yo French granddaughter was not allowed to board because her Australian mother had no proof of maternity as their last names on the passports were different. The father wasn't travelling with us. So after frantic phone calls to France to wake him up to send her permission to take his French daughter out of Australia we finally got to board.
Power boards are generally OK (I believe). You just cannot use the ones with built in surge protection. Given that it has active electronics in it I can understand why it may cause issues.
@@2020davidg I thought it might have been that they didn't want travellers with power boards overloading their alloted circuit for each cabin.
I don't think that's the case as I've taken regular (non-surge-protected) powerboards on in the past with no issues.@@utubeozpat
“Power board” is a new term for me an American, is it another Britishism? We call them power strips.
@2020davidg I think you're right.
Emma, you and Gary's cruise videos have saved me a ton of $'s. They've convinced me that cruises are just not for me. To each his own and I don't disparage anyone who finds pleasure in cruising. Your videos are great and I enjoy watching them.
That’s good!! Glad to be of help 😀❤️
So pleased to find someone else who doesn't cruise. I'm far too attached to my iron. :)
We can sum all this up as “didn’t read the website” and I love it
Yep for 99% of things 😂❤️
Didn't read the website, and didn't even take an hour or two to watch a few of the available travel vlogs out there. Pretty sure almost every cruise and type of cabin is covered somewhere here on CZcams. Not including any ships that might have been completed in the last year or so for obvious reasons. :)
"Money tends to solve most problems." Well, yeah, there is that...
Yeah 😂😂😂
anothet thing most cruiselines don't allow, a drone, that one caught me once. but they were very good about it, got it back in each port :-)
Haha, yep! 😂
Another one I see a lot: Large amounts of bottled water. There's generally no reason you can't bring your own bottled water on the ship, but in my experience the water on the ship is perfectly fine to drink, and a bunch of bottled water just takes up space and is a pain to haul around. Even so, I still see people hauling several cases of bottled water onto the ship fairly often.
Yep I always drink the tap water 😀❤️
@@EmmaCruises it is purified tap water, when in doubt (like the airport likes to sticker taps as grey water) drop a chlorine tablet, after half a hour it is clean but tastes like chlorine water.
@@EmmaCruises You would think that, but I found one exception. The Carnival Triumph. I was on it several years ago, and the water was simply awful. Even the tea made with the water was undrinkable. Fast forward to 2015 when I cruised on the Triumph for a second time. Went to get water and OMG, I couldn't believe it, all those years later and the water had NOT improved in the slightest. It was bad enough that out of all the cruises and ships I've been on, it's the only one that sticks out in my mind.
The mistake that I made on my first cruise with a UK ship was taking a mains operated digital alarm clock, I had booked various port of call trips and needed an early start. I noted that the clock was not keeping good time and was therefore unreliable. This is due to the ship's generator 50Hz frequency not being constant. Luckily I became aware of the problem, I then used my mobile phone as an alarm.
USA has Dollar store. Also was in New Zealand and bought 3 or 4 Bottles of wine for gifts. Had no problem, it did help that the trip ended at home so I did not worry about breaking.
Please note that there is a lot more to power adapters then you might think. A frequent issue is that people think adapters make the appliences work with with the socket but really they just change the socket it self, but not the voltage on that socket. A thing to keep in mind so you wont let your stuff go boom.
Many items these days are dual voltage (i.e 110 AND 220V). Camera and laptop chargers are good examples of this. They even cope with the 50Hz vs 60Hz thing with no issues. Having said that, you should always check before you plug it in.
@@2020davidgThat’s true for most electronics but not for appliances. If it is designed to get hot or it has a motor in it, then the voltage matters.
When I was a child, my mum used to pack a regular size iron. In my early 20’s I had a travel iron like 3/4 less the size. Then in my 30’s no irons at all allowed. Love my Dollartree so I would love Poundland. Travel size containers, toothpaste, Tylenol etc.
Yessss 😀❤️
Love the sideways interior cabins. Doors tend to open right at the bed but the rooms always seem larger even is they are not. Hate closets that open into the entry hallway.
Yeah!! I think they’re fun too 😀❤️
We’ve made the Norwegian Epic mistake once. Normally wouldn’t be a problem, but our teen son had brought another teen friend. They were uncomfortable and took turns leaving the room. Another cruise packing caution: drones. You can usually bring them, but security will confiscate them when you board. They’ll give them back to you in ports so you can use them, and then recheck them for you on re-boarding. Not a big problem, just something to be aware of if you want drone videos.
Yeah I can imagine how that’s strange! ❤️
@@EmmaCruises I should point out they had their own cabin across hall from us. Otherwise it would have been MUCH more uncomfortable.
Thanks for sharing Emma. It was so great to see you in The Shiplife livestream this morning. :D
Yay! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
I went on a cruise in 2017 (I was 10) and I went to the bar to get a soft drink, with my fancy soft drinks beverage package. I ordered a drink and the man put a can on the counter and turned around. I grabbed the can thinking that's normal, and an alarm went off! Turned out he had just turned around to get a glass for me. It ended fine when he just picked up the phone and explained the situation. But I learnt fast... 👍😂
Emma,
As usual, another excellent report. We used to take groups on cruises and sometimes had unbelievable complaints. I wonder how some people manage to get through life? What is their family like?
There was one cruise line we didn’t care for but we still enjoyed ourselves.
Yep! I have no idea what their home lives must be like :')
Sounds like that lady threw a fit on purpose to try to get an upgrade to a better cabin.
It works usually but I also would be PISSED if the cabin was closet-sized beyond anything I’ve ever seen especially since cruising isn’t free. HOWEVER, because I am that sensitive to that, I would have researched ahead. I ALWAYS research ahead because I don’t like unreasonable surprises.
^^^ Exactly!!
After several years in the hotel industry, I’m firmly convinced there is a book “out there somewhere” that instructs these jerks to be loud and boisterous in hopes that they’ll be given an upgrade JUST TO SHUT THEM UP! 🤯
Excellent video! The only thing I would recommend is a second form of payment (i.e. a second credit card). I was on a trip where my primary credit card was compromised, which caused the credit card company to lock the account until they could send me a replacement card. Having that second card will save a lot of hassle, especially in a foreign port or on a ship.
I agree with this list especially searching for the dimensions of your room. My wife and I watch hours of videos on a new ship we are about to go on and we try to watch videos on the specific room that we will be in.
Yes! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
Haha me too ! I saw an ocean view cabin on iona with a window seat, I tried to book it myself on the p+o website, wasn't given this particular cabin i wanted, went to my local tui she had that specific cabin on her system so bukt it ! Winner!
Thanks, Emma. Even those who have cruised before can use a refresher like this, especially with cruises shut off for so long. I'm so glad you remembered to recommend bringing clothes. I like to travel light, but not that light.
Haha!! Yep I thought I better had 🤣🤣
@@EmmaCruises ,
The worst mistake we ever made was arriving at our cruise with two of our grandchildren who needed their birth certificates which we didn’t have. The cruise line info said they would not need passports but never mentioned any other IDs. Fortunately, we were sailing from our home town and able to track down the necessary documents that could be FAXED to the cruise terminal. But we were greatly delayed getting on board. Our cabin was very small for the 4 of us and once the steward had made up the kid’s bunks didn’t put them up again even though we asked. Bit of a nightmare actually. Carnival-don’t think I’d try it again.
A great video to watch at half time
Well done Emma...😂
Great “seeing” you on Shiplife this morning
Hey Joan! :D
Good useful advice. High on my my is everyday medication. Example: sea sick pills (a must have), Paracetamol, plasters, antihistamine cream for insect bites etc. I always put together a basic first aid kit to take along because buying such things on board as you say is very expensive and secondly I met a lady on my last cruise who needed a simple bandage from the medical centre for her own use (forgot her knee support) and they were charging over £100 for an item you can buy in Boots the chemist for under a £5
Such things are one of the few downsides to being on a ship, so always be prepared with a few over the counter bits.
My partner used to think I was crazy packing such things, not any more !
Haha! Very sensible. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
I worked in a pharmacy for many years so I always pack a lot of "Just in case" over the counter meds. not prescription! Was on a TransAtlantic and one of the ladies in a craft class was having such a bad time with allergies, I gave my stash of antihistamines. She even used the same brand at home! There were none to be had at the ship's store either.
Always pack a FULL first aid kit. It’s come in very handy for my family and other guests too
The chances of me going on a cruise is zero, but I find your videos interesting and entertaining. 😀 The 100 yen shops in Japan are in reality 110 yen shops. 🤣
Haha!’ Thanks so much 😊🥳
I made the iron mistake my first cruise. On NCL, after bringing my first mistake-iron, I always request an iron on the first day and iron as much as I can then. They never have a problem with it.
Try sleeping below the buffet. Non-stop herds of stomping 24/7. Our preference is for higher decks and outside cabins. We know to avoid the buffet area now when selecting a room. 🤫
Sounds good! 😀❤️
When booking a hotel or cruise always look at the floor plans so you know what the room looks like and then look at the pictures this will save you a big headache
Yess! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Royal Caribbean offered a cheap pressing service ($10 per week on a 3 week cruise to and from Hawaii) to make sure nobody attempted ironing.
Not bad! 😀🙏
$30 dollars per person. How many paying guests on a cruise?
This really is a read the documents they send you tip. The one I see is soap and shampoo that people bring. If I have to bring everything from home, I'll just stay home.
You are man right? Personally if I used what they provided I would have bad hair days!
Always good tips, thanks!
Hi Emma,
Some great information in the film.
Thank you, regards, Chris.
Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
Hi Emma, Love this video! I remember our first cruise on Cunard's QM2. We boarded in Southampton headed to NYC and, while walking through the casino to get to another part of the ship, we heard a middle-aged couple arguing with the casino staff about why they wouldn't take Pounds. "We're English! We got on in England! Why won't you take British Pounds?" And I must say while I never heard of Poundland I am quite familiar with the expression "Pound Sand!", which as you say, is very rude. Here similar stores are Dollar Tree or Dollar General (or the like).
Hahah!! Oh dear 🤣🤣🤣
Great video and information 👍👌👏
No power strips....
Ok with multi- port power usb chargers
The more I learn about cruising in general, the less I want to cruise. My husband and I did a cruise with MSC Italy in 2017. It was ok but really annoying how they nickel and dimed you to death. I don’t find being on a ship with thousands of people a vacation. Thank you Emma for all your very informative videos. I’m not being sarcastic when I tell you that your information has convinced me that ocean cruises aren’t my cup of tea. Having said that your river cruise videos have convinced me that that is more appealing to me so I will be very likely to book a river cruise in the future.
That’s totally fair. Appreciate it. Budget cruise lines like MSC do charge a lot more for things onboard, more expensive cruise lines include more in the original fare 😀❤️ Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
Remember MSC started as a cargo shipping line, you may want to look into NCL, RCCL, CCL or others for a more pleasant cruise.
Great info as always Emma. When I see unruly passengers on Cruise Ships I have to walk away. I watched 2 ladies make a scene at the coffee bar as they were convinced their fancy coffee was included in their drink package. I knew it wasn't and I knew they didn't read what was excluded...which was the coffee they ordered. Off to Customer Service desk they went! Lol! My wife has the cabin steward prep her evening dress when we cruise so it is wrinkle free when we go to dinner. We tip well!
Oh dear!!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
When we first cruised back in 2003 on HAL EVERYTHING was included! Every time we cruise there is less and less included.
I went on a fortnight cruise once with my family (one of my kid's 30th birthday) and it was better than I expected but it would take a lobotomy to get me on another, however all the power sockets were standard Aussie ones so no problem there. I haven't had any clothes that need ironing for decades so no problem there either.
Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
Same 😂😂
Instead of Folding clothes into "squares" that cause creases.... partially fold....then ROLL them Military Style
I discovered it's crucial to notify all your credit card companies if you are cruising or traveling to a foreign country - learned this the hard way!
Great tip!! Credit card companies tend to lock your credit card if they detect a change in your everyday spending pattern. You might not be able to contact your cc company on the ship or in a foreign country to get the freeze lifted. (or it could be a major hassle). If you're traveling with a spouse or SO make sure you're not using the same cc account. Make sure they have at least one cc not in common with your own for redundancy/backup. This applies to just about any travel. Not just cruises. I also learned this the hard way!!
It depends on the bank, I’ve told mine before and they’ve said I don’t care 😂❤️
@@EmmaCruises In France, my VISA, MasterCard and Discover (Novus over there) were all frozen for possible fraud. I also found that virtually no place took American Express, which used to bill itself as the best for travellers.
We always let our CC companies know the dates and itinerary that we cruise.
I have an Alaska cruise set for September 2022 on the Crown Princess, I hope I remember all these tips.
Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
Thank you for this video! 😊🌹
Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
I love that bathroom setup! I always hate it when I just need to use the toilet or wash my hands but have to wait for someone else who's in the shower!
Thank you for the information. I have friends and family that love cruising so I like to keep informed.
Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
Great and quite useful vid indeed! If there's ever Emma Cruise, would there be same restrictions for brining some of such items?
Hmm, the things that are a fire risk, definitely banned! :')
Excellent information. Very thoroughly researched and explained. I’ve never been on a cruise . CZcams and Emma Cruises is a perfect starting point. Thank you, Emma😇
Thank you! 😁❤️
I got a very small can of paint confiscated once.....because it said combustible. I had a number of other tubes of paint...not confiscated. The can was do an initial coating on the canvases, so it stopped me painting for a couple of cruise stops.
If you prep your canvasses before you leave, no problem. You can then cover them in cling film if you are worried about them becoming dirty in transit. If I plan to use pastels, watercolour, gouache, etc, I prep papers for them, too. Pen and wash are great for plein air painting on your holidays.
Love your videos!
I’ve never seen the room set up on the NCL Epic before (or one like it anywhere else). That was pretty bad. But I do my research before booking. 😀
Haha! Yep 😀❤️
Awesome information, thanks
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For our first cruise we researched the blazes first, then went with a knowledgeable travel agent.
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Obstructed view cabins are a great option - how true. These are great tips. By the way, you can't take paint (why would you?) but you can take watercolours etc.
Great advice Emma.
Sound advise! Also, similar to what one might expect traveling by air. So far as "drama" caused by people/passengers: I find some basic and easy research done prior to a trip helps head off many assumptions and confusion. We have the internet, after all, a wealth of information on cruise ship layouts, pictures, and reviews of experiences (like yours!).
Still no plans to take a cruise anytime soon, but always fascinated by ships.
You offer solid commonsense advice. I am so glad you're doing what you love.
Thank you! 😁❤️
@2:52, glad to finally know who your cruise partner has been. Your brother is a lucky guy to have you for a sister. @4:37, going to the naughty room is never a good thing on day one of your cruise. I think it's time for Hudson to visit another part of the globe!
He’s moved now keep an eye out 🤣❤️
The shower and toilet are separate for me at home, too. Both at my parents' place and and the place I rent. It's actually not bad, as the shower will only smell of soap and flowers. :-)
It's also not a bad idea when two people are trying to get ready at the same time.
It's amazing and infuriating how some people get their way just by being nasty and crude.
I'll bet everyone on board steered clear when they saw her headed their way.
Thanks Emma! As allways Very inspiring
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@@EmmaCruises my pleasure. No doubt 😉
Last cruise i was on, my luggage was tagged and i had to go down to collect it. I had a pair of scissors in my luggage, it was for usage with my medicated patches, cut in half, so i simply took my patches down with me when i went to collect my bag. Showed it to the staff and had no problem with it.
My wife and I did a transatlantic on the epic and it was great
The last cruise I was on with NCL in 2019 would charge an uncorking fee of $14 for bottles of alcohol brought on board, if you wanted to drink it on the ship. I liked being able to turn my wine in right at security as I was bringing it home as gift and figured the crew could store it better than I could in my cabin.
All the cruise lines that allow you to bring wine on board say the charge an uncorking fee. The key is the crew will only charge you a fee if they have to open the bottle. You can avoid the fee by bringing an opener and opening the bottle in your stateroom; then bring the opened bottle with you when you want to drink outside your stateroom.
@@dchenkin02 Nice!
A corkage fee? Yep! Most cruise lines have that. It’s nothing to do with the corkage just for being in a public place (some cruise lines charge it as soon as you embark). I have a full guide to all the cruise lines and what and when they charge here >> emmacruises.com/can-you-bring-alcohol-on-a-cruise/ 😀❤️
I went to a fancy retuarant for my ageing mother's birthday and I wanted a a specific cake and not just one slice for my mum......We were charged corkage AND Cakeage fees.......I later told my husband I used the toilet once when I was there so I am surprised there was no flushage fee on our bill.
Great advice Emma. Regards from Australia 🤓🇦🇺🇬🇧
Thanks Roy! 😀❤️
As usual to the point. Excellent.
Wow amazing tips love this video
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Love your advice! Thank you!
Thanks Nicole! :)
Great info thank you!
I brought a small towel along with my swimwear to the P&O Ventura, only to find out that the ship was amply stocked with plenty of larger towels!
I agree with the comment about making sure you have your medications and also common over the counter medications. They are expensive on the ship and a limited supply. In some countries like Iceland you need a physician’s order for some of the USA over counter medications. We were waiting in the medical clinic as my husband unfortunately got sick (before Covid). An elderly lady was also waiting and talking about her hope that the ship had her CANCER medications. Can you believe it? The medical clinic on board only treats basic thing unless you prearrange a certain type care.
Several ships I was on had interior cabins the save size as the windowed cabins which was only a bit smaller than cabins with balconies. I'm sure there were larger cabins, but I didn't see a lot of difference in size at the bottom end.
Yeah sometimes there is, depends. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
WOW, I always take an iron on holiday lol. So that's great information, thank you!
I have thick hair, so I wanted to bring my own hair styling tool (w/ brush) and did it to one of my past cruises. On the 2nd day, I used it, and my hair steam caused a fire alarm. Of course, security came to my cabin immediately! That was pretty embarrassing.
Oh goodness! Eek!! ❤️
Oh my goodness, so embarrassing! This one of the reason they won't let you have something like a clothes iron. They have to have their fire alarm system over sensitized so they can catch fires early. ANY fire on board a ship could easily, and quickly, turn into a major catastrophe, and where are the guests going to go? They have to be super stringent about fire safety on a cruise because of how tightly everything is packed together. Fires can spread very very quickly, I'd say almost dramatically, in the right environment. Look up a video on how quickly a house fire can spread (some fire departments have done example videos to demonstrate it) and imagine it going several times faster! There would hardly be any time to stop the fire before it had done major damage and probably caused an injury or more. Sorry it had to be so embarrassing though!
I'm 63 years old, never been on a cruise and don't plan on going on one. However, I did find your video very interesting.
Yay thanks Harvey! ❤️
Emma, absolutely love your channel. I have done two cruises only in 2019 (Allure Of The Seas/Balcony Stateroom from Fort Lauderdale) and 2020 (Norwegian Escape/Inside Solo Stateroom from Miami) cannot wait to get back on a ship. I must ask though, where did you get your Blue wall map? It's incredible, I need one!! Keep up the great work, best wishes from here in Liverpool, UK :)
Hey hey! Oops, just seen this comment. Thank you! The map is from here: enjoythewood.com/?rfsn=5433540.ccb51c 😄😍 (This is my affiliate link, it doesn't cost you any more to buy through this link but I get a little commission so if you do decide to buy it and could use the above link, I'd really appreciate it!)
Emma you are the best cruise guide.PERIOD
Your presentation knowledge and demeanor are remarkable thank you have a good day. Love ya!
Thanks so much for watching and your kind words! I appreciate it 😀❤️
I always wondered if there was something like Poundland in the UK. Over here in the US, we have Dollar Tree. They've, controversially and unfortunately, had to raise their max prices to $1.25, up from a dollar, but that's not their fault. It's due to the times.
You can usually find food, drink, and plenty of knickknacks that may prove helpful there. No UK adaptors though that I've seen.
I also recommend a special multi-plug made for cruise ships. It doesn't have a surge protector, which isn't allowed on ships. Mine is from Amazon. It has 3 U.S. plugs and 2 USB ports and the adapter fits into one U.S. outlet.
Yep! Great advice. For anybody reading this and wanting to learn more, I wrote this post about what’s allowed: emmacruises.com/cruise-lines-power-strips-alternatives/ 😀❤️
Thanks for posting this helpful and interesting video. You have lovely eyes.
I travelled to Germany once and stayed in a budget hotel in Munich. The shower glass wall is right next to the bed and the only privacy you get is a blurred film strategically placed on the shower glass wall which may or may not cover your private bits depending on how tall you are...
On our first cruise on the QE2 we brought a travel iron and no one said a word about it. We did find out that it was a useless item to bring on a cruise and it never left home again. On later cruises I got in the habit of bringing along a leatherman multitool for minor luggage repairs etc. Never had a problem until one day we were boarding Queen Elizabeth in Southampton. My leatherman tool was confiscated because it had a locking blade. I had no Idea that the UK had a law against pocket knives with a locking blade. The officer was very nice and told me that Swiss Army Knives were ok !
Ahhh, yes! No locking allowed. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
Bloody 'ell! Here in South Africa a Leather man Wave II costs over two thousand rand! I'd hate to have one and have it confiscated! I know you can't take them on planes.
Emma consistent good reporting, especially about the fire on Princess..love the detail you share.Well done!
Thank you! 😁❤️
Unknown to me my husband packed a small folding boy scout penknife as I always left string labels on my clothes. We had just settled in the cabin when he got a call to go back to the terminal as it had shown up when they x-rayed his case. He did get to keep it, but we take nail scissors now.
Great suggestion. I seldom travel without a small, folding fruit knife - I will obviously have to forego that on my upcoming first cruise, among other things.
My best friend and I booked an 8 day cruise on the NCL Epic. We had an inside cabin and it felt quite spacious and we liked the bathroom situation worked well for us.
Yeah I don’t hate it! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼
Interesting comment re restricted view cabins. I'm a cruise virgin and booked on Norwegian for a Vietnam/Singapore/Malaysia trip through Love It Book It. When I was speaking to Love It Book It they mentioned that cabins were allocated closer to sail time and I may end up with a restricted view. This was last summer, and maybe the rules have changed since then. Since then the cruise was cancelled by Norwegian and I'm still looking out for my first one, and watching a lot of your videos as my research. Love your channel; really well presented and clearly explained.
This just me, but I always bring a wide shoulder hanger for my dinner jacket or sport jacket. I just can Not stand hanger marks on my jackets. I may also bring my own pants hanger depending on the cruise line. enjoy your videos. stay safe and cruise happy.
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Back when I packed a suit (I no longer own a suit ha ha) I would use a suit hanger. It had the long pants clip and wide shoulders for the jacket. I would never cram a suit in a suitcase - no matter that call it a suitcase... 😎