Great tip, although I'm pretty sure pineapples indicate y'all are swingers so don't put those on or wear them if you don't wanna be hit on or approached by other couples. Lol
If you do not have a drinking package, consider trying the drink of the day, which is a few bucks cheaper than regular alcoholic drinks. Every day they offer a “drink of the day” and make it available at most bars. On a recent cruise, they offered Rum Runner and Goombay Splash and they were both awesome. Also, try the Bionic Bar, which also has cheaper prices and is a different experience.
FLY IN A DAY EARLY!! At the start of our Alaska cruise on July 28 I flew in a day early, fell at the airport, dislocated 2 fingers hit my head, +,+. Eight hours in emergency meant that I would have missed the cruise if it had been that day. It was the next day and I had a great cruise tour.
Oh my goodness, I came across your comment on the cruise tips video. I’m so sorry that happened to you! Your comment caught my eye cause I had a bad fall with took out my ankle and injured my neck…..had to have a surgery. Glad you were smart arriving early for your cruise…….just felt empathy reading your comment (even though it was years ago for you)
My favorite of your recommendations is to talk to crew members. We do that on every cruise, and we've met some really nice people. Every time I cruise my faith in the human race gets a boost. I've spoken with numerous crew members from countries that are supposed to be our adversaries. But it's not people that are adversaries, it's governments. People are people, no matter where they call home. Another tip might be to carry some cash (small bills) to tip porters (you really want your bags to reach the ship, don't you?), shuttle drivers, etc. We also use cash to tip bartenders for our "Diamond Drinks", room service delivery people, entertainers in venues like the Schooner Bar, and for anyone who provides exceptional service (which happens frequently on RCL cruise ships in our experience.) Those tips are ALWAYS in addition to, and not in lieu of, the standard gratuities. Remember - those crew members are working their tailfeathers off to give you the best cruise experience possible.
The magnet advice is brilliant. Now, let me add to that. I get USB extender cords to connect them together and then hang them from the wall - onto the ceiling - so there are no cords on the floor to trip over. I also purchase a clear - see through - hanging shoe rack - to hang over the bathroom door. The pockets in the plastic wrap - I fill with all sorts of things, so I can immediately see them and get to them quickly. Like meds - lotions - change etc. last thing - I buy small magnetic fans - that are usb charged. I like flowing air in my room and also the sound is comforting. I charge them while I’m out and about and them use them to sleep by. I usually pack two. Also pack poo-poori - they come in small spray bottles. I carry them with me, on and off the ship - no one wants to smell your $hit. Have a great cruise. Get a European adapter- to switch it over to a USA - plug - so you extend your electric choices.
I don't even unpack my over-the-door rack. I simply roll it up and leave it in my luggage! 🧳 As for the magnets... I use all weights/sizes. I've been known to hang my formal clothing and they look like art on display! 🧲
I know don't nobody wanna smell my booboo because I don't neither..poo pouri and somekikd of air freshener is a must especially in those inside cabins 😅
I use all of the suggestions you have, except for the USB cords. When I referred to my organizer, I meant the same thing you do. It's an over the door shoe organizer. I can't visualize what you are saying about the USB cords. Re: adapters... To MAXIMIZE outlets, I carry US AND European adapters cause there's usually one of each in the stateroom. As for the poo-purri, when there are gift bag exchanges during the cruise, and when I give gifts to the ship's crew, again, I give poo-purri, along with any additional cash tips. Also, if I am flying, I give a small gift of appreciation to the flight crew, including the pilots, which includes a small spray bottle of poo-purri. Whenever I give tips, no matter the place (cruising, restaurants, taxis), I always include a two dollar bill. Most people in the States have never seen one, so you can imagine how fascinating they are to others. I sometimes bring $1.00 gold coins, but... They can be heavy. I'm still trying to visualize the hanging USB cord thingy... 🤔🫣🤭🚢🧳🍹💃🏿
One suggestion that I have would be to sign up for cruise critic and look for your up and coming cruise and start chatting with the people in that group. It is very informative and a lot of people have some interesting and great ideas for cruising. Plus you get to meet ahead of time some people that will be on your cruise and you can end up meeting a lot of new And interesting people!
I order $2.00 bills from my bank for tips! Most people (including Americans) have never seen them, so most people are fascinated by them. I also order $1.00 gold coins, and use those for tips, as well.
Check with hotels in port to include embarkation/debarkation for day passes to use facilities. This can be helpful if you have a long delay for a flight home after a cruise.
I bring magnetic hooks, magnetic clips and a highlighter on every cruise. I would add “Post-It” notes to the list. I can put the note inside my door or on the bathroom mirror for my travel companion when she is sleeping or out of the room.
Here’s a big tip: Bring a FAN!! The rooms AC blows cold but there is hardly any circulation at all. Im a bit warm natured and I am desperately needing the circulation after a day in port!
On every cruise I've been to. I've done #28 every time. I never won any. But I did tell a couple about it on one cruise and they tried and won a couples package XD There's only 1 downside of it. They hold the raffle right when the ship leaves port. So you have to choose between watching the ship leave or possibly winning something.
Super tip about flying a day early. We did and we took advantage of exploring the port and where to drop off our luggage. We set sail tomorrow to Alaska!
Great video,thanks! I can’t agree with the part of the review. It’s very important. I took a cruise with Costa Crociera although reviews were so bad. Why? Because same RU-vidrs said it’s a great cruise and don’t listen to the reviews. Believe me, it was my worst cruise ever. People know what is good and what is bad. LOOK AT THE REVIEW ALWAYS !
Some brilliant tips in here that will 100% help people. The magnets is something that I religiously do - they're SO useful to have in the cabin, and any visitors I have to my cabin are always so surprised that the walls are all magnetic, ha!
I love your suggestion of a specialty rest. at lunch. I have booked unlimited dining for an anniversary cruise with my husband. This sounds so much nicer than doing the buffet.
Are you a Royal Caribbean shareholder? There is a shareholder benefit that you can use for each sailing which gives you a stateroom credit if you own 100 shares of stock.
New to RCCL, first cruise in 6 months to Alaska….Are there any small “freebie’s” to be aware of? Carnival has free decks of cards, you just had to go to guest services and ask for them. Also got free santa hats when sailing in December.
A funny story about the bring a pen. My last Princess Cruise they kept leaving surveys in my room but not leaving a pen. I just happened to have a Sharpie in my medical kit and feel the survey out with that included in the survey that they did not leave a pen. They actually brought back a follow-up survey and still did not leave a pen. Ended up writing 3 notes with sharpie. Never got a pen. Still tipped my room attendent very well. Just funny
Boy that Passport processing time is true! I'm cruising next week on Dec 10th and applied for by daughter's passport September 9th, still don't have it. We have the option to take her birth certificate, Thank goodness.
I applied at the beginning of Sept for mine and still don't have it. Luckily, I don't cruise until May, but it still has me worried. Hope you have a great cruise!
How do you not pay fixed gratuities . I'm Australian and not used to paying tips if I like service I'll pay what I see fit to whom I see fit. Forcing gratuities is a little like stealing
I always ask my room attendant for a hot water kettle for my room as I like to brew a 30oz cup of tea every morning. I don’t understand bringing water bottles. I bring a fillable bottle and pour water from a glass into it. The water on the ship is excellent. I also use it for the soda I bring on board.
Thanks for the new video! Going on Wonder in Feb! Doing unlimited dining package for the first time 😋 What would you double up on? (not hibachi or izumi) Can’t wait!
Just got off wonder, it was amazing! Definitely recommend going to the Jonny rocket’s restaurant- if you have refreshment or deluxe drink package then try the Oreo shake! x
So, if due to medical reasons, one of the room occupants can’t/ doesn’t drink alcohol, can the alcoholic drink package be charged only to the one who does drink? My wife is under doctor’s orders not to drink alcohol due to ongoing medical concerns.
Does anyone have alternatives to Downy wrinkle releaser? We brought it on our last cruise & it did absolutely nothing! It was a useless expense. Since steamers aren’t allowed, is the laundry service the only other alternative?
@@cindy83004 unfortunately that didn’t work either, we also tried spraying the dress, then hanging it in the steam filled bathroom. I don’t know, maybe rayon just doesn’t release wrinkles 🤷🏻♀️
I use Downy wrinkle release even at home. First of all you have to wet the item fairly well. Then pull it from side to side and up and down before you let it dry. It has never failed me
Nice job and very helpful but PLEASE speak more slowly and distinctly; without the Closed Caption, we'd lose much of what you say. You tend to lower your voice at times at during that lowered volume point, throw in a lot of words that get 'lost in the dust'.
Hey Matt, I have a question I hope you or someone else can answer. I have been on 2 Royal Caribbean cruises.. both on Adventure of the Seas.... I had a great time in the Imperial lounge for game nights. I have an upcoming cruise on Allure of the Seas. Does Allure of the Seas have the same game nights in any of the lounges? Name of the lounge? Thanks for the great vid!
I am willing to bet every cruise liner they have does this. My cruise last march on Mariner did. I would just suggest looking at the app just before your cruise because they will post those game nights and the location, if you have free time to explore and look for those locations, I would. Hope this helps!
@@allysenduysen3597 thanks for the reply. I just got back from our cruise and had a great time. I found all the game nights and contests listed on the daily cruise compass.
By using an agent to book a cruise is easy but if their is a discount why would your agent tell you since they get paid by the more you buy the more they make?
Passport processing times in America are ridiculous compared to many other countries where you can get them same day, or days later at most.. land of the free, home of the brave.. but I can't even get a passport renewal in time to freely leave the country as I please sooner lmfao 😅
You know I've heard horror stories about the length of time to get your passport in the USA. I'm grateful to say my husband and I had ours within 2 weeks. We did go six months prior to needing them but were thrilled when they showed up 2 weeks later. :)
What about if you want to buy beer at a port to bring home with you. If we take a New England cruise, there are tons of local New England beers and I have a mini bar in my room. I heard that if you were to do that the ship would hold your beer for you is that correct?
I've bought lots of local beer, rum, etc and they will hold all of it for you. Made for a challenge to pack it all on thr last night tho. They usually return it to your cabine the last night during dinner.
It is your room key card that you can also use as your credit card on the ship. At the end of your trip, everything will get billed to your actual credit card. You can use your sea pass to buy drinks (or use your drink package), and other things while on the ship.
When you get back on the ship, they take whatever alcohol you bought in port, tag it with your stateroom #, and deliver it to you the night before disembarkation for you to carry off the ship. You can buy it, you just can't consume it on the ship.
I went to the site to download the list, entered my email, and yes, it got me on their spam list, but I still have not received the 47 tips list. Thats a horrible way to distribute information, unless you were intentionally being deceptive to get people's email addresses. You could have just put it in the description field.
Is it worth it to pack a swim suit for my Anthem of the Seas cruise out of cape liberty in Feb? Wasn't sure if the indoor pool would be open right away or not.
Just a note on tip 34, I tried this on my last cruise on Oasis of the Seas and it did not work. We ended up being woken up by the attendant knocking at our door with the food. Never received a phone call. Maybe we just weren't lucky that time.
So, I got the dining package and it looks like they will make a reservation for us on the first night. When will I find out which restaurant we'll be at? I want to reserve all my reservations when I get on the ship. Thanks!
I really don't like buffets. On my last trip, I only went to it once. The food isn't hot and the tables are not wiped down fast enough. I cannot even finish my 2nd plate. I'll take Chop's Grille, 150 Central Park or even Johnny Rockets over the buffet.
I sort of wonder about the cruise compass tip - now when the paper version is not distributed automatically it seems that the supply of compasses on the blog has dried up. Or am I wrong about this?