{"id":121255,"date":"2023-11-19T19:39:33","date_gmt":"2023-11-19T19:39:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yourclomid.com\/?p=121255"},"modified":"2023-11-19T19:39:33","modified_gmt":"2023-11-19T19:39:33","slug":"im-a-former-cruise-ship-employee-ive-come-up-with-these-top-notch-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yourclomid.com\/travel\/im-a-former-cruise-ship-employee-ive-come-up-with-these-top-notch-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"‘I’m a former cruise ship employee & I’ve come up with these top-notch tips’"},"content":{"rendered":"

British tourists rescued from boat cruise after vessel goes up in smoke<\/h3>\n

Cruising is one of the most popular ways to enjoy a vacation, with millions of people going sailing all over the world every year.\u00a0<\/p>\n

But Patti Honacki, a\u00a0Former\u00a0Cruise Director for\u00a0Norwegian Cruise Line from 1999 until 2006, shared that there are certain hacks that even the most seasoned cruise vacationer can deploy to enjoy their trip more than ever before.\u00a0<\/p>\n

For instance, she said, you can save money on souvenirs by waiting until the last day to purchase them.\u00a0<\/p>\n

She said: “Don\u2019t buy any gifts on the ship until the last day. See what you can find in port, and then use the ship as a last resort.<\/p>\n

“That\u2019s when everything goes on sale anyway.”<\/p>\n

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Honacki also said that pre-paying your gratuities will help you get personalized service from the ship’s crew.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Pre-pay your gratuities and slip your room steward a $20 or a $50 on the first day. You\u2019ll be treated like the a KING and QUEEN that you really are,” she said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

There’s also a way to save money on water \u2014 because contrary to popular belief, the tap water is indeed potable.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Bring a bottle or a refillable water container and fill it up at the gym or spa,” she said. “Most of the time they have citrus infused, or cucumber infused water. The water on the ship is so overpriced. Save the money and get the good stuff. Rinse out the container at night, and you’re all good.”<\/p>\n

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