The 5 worst types of people on cruises
There is so much for you to enjoy on a cruise – state of the art facilities, sunshine, an escape from normal life and the food.
However, just like anywhere else you go in the world, you can never anticipate the type of people you will be surrounded by when you cruise.
To save you wasting any unnecessary time and energy, here are the types of people you need to be wary of during your cruise.
1. The deckchair hog
Despite there being a limited amount of deckchairs on board, some cruisers think it is acceptable to lay their sunscreen, towels, hats and books over a deckchair in a bid to communicate that it is “taken". Although it is common courtesy to remove your belongings if you won’t be needing the chair, unfortunately this seldom happens. If you are looking to enjoy lying by the pool, be ready to wake up early to get yourself a deckchair.
2. The buffet over-eater
These travellers think it is fine to pile up their plates with all the best food, leaving everyone else waiting for the mains to be restocked. After their meal, they are back again for as many more rounds as their stomachs can handle. There is nothing wrong with eating big portions to satisfy your hunger, however, often these people are only taking excessive amounts of food to get their money’s worth.
3. The cruise “expert”
Sometimes you can find seasoned cruisers who will share great hints about the ship and activities worth trying. Other times, you will meet a know-it-all who will criticise various elements of the cruise due to their “experience”. It is better to be surrounded by the optimistic when trying to enjoy a relaxing cruise getaway.
4. The spa dominator
Although there is only a select amount of space to be enjoyed in the spa, some travellers will go there day in and day out, not caring about whether anyone else wants to use it. It is even worse when a whole group of people are committed to using the spa for most of the trip, ignoring all their fellow cruisers who are patiently waiting to use it.
5. The entitled cruiser
You will see this kind of traveller clicking their fingers at staff or making another complaint about something that wasn’t up to their standard. If things go wrong it is definitely necessary to get staff to fix the issue, however, no matter the situation you can still be kind.
What kind of people have you noticed on cruises? Let us know in the comments below.
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