Traveling by boat is a real pleasure, but if those on board don't stick to polite, it will disturb the trip.Although it is a great opportunity to relax and enjoy the water and sun, the annoying person can be an obstacle when you spend the holiday on the boat.
According to a report published by the Spanish newspaper "Confederation" Spanish writer Francisco Sanchez, the Spaniards are encouraged to take a cruise annually. In 2018, they numbered more than 500,000 tourists, and this figure could rise.
So as not to become a nuisance, without realizing it, here are some things you should never do on a boat if you want to be tactful.
| You should be especially polite by night because the cruise rooms have very thin walls (Getty Images) |
Debate in booths and corridors
You should be polite especially by nightfall. "Cruise rooms often have very thin walls, so you should not make noise so as not to disturb other passengers," said protocol expert Bonnie Tsai. This includes being as quiet as possible when in the cabin.
Consider the boat as a private house
The ship will become your home for a period of time, so you have to adjust your behavior, especially since you are not alone. "There is no need to show your huge collection of jewelry, lingerie or pajamas in the corridors," said Tsai, because a large number of passengers share the same space and the boat cannot be a children's playground.
Suitable clothing should be worn throughout the day, although there are generally no dress codes for cruise ships. However, the protocol specialist points out that if you plan to eat formal food with other passengers, you should wear appropriate clothing.
| Suitable clothing should be worn all day, although there are no dress codes for cruise ships in general (Getty Images) |
Save seats
It is inappropriate to save seats for your family or friends, whether in the pool or theater. Tsai advises that if you do this it should not exceed thirty minutes, as you should keep in mind that boats have a limited number of seats.
"Many cruise ships allow passengers to put towels on the sun lounger for up to 30 minutes," says Tsai.
Continuous grumbling
There's no reason to be rude if something you don't like happens during the trip. According to Emily Dallas, an expert on event protocols and etiquette, people should not have any problems with the crew as they are there to make sure every passenger experiences the best experience.
| Families should monitor their children during the cruise. |
Leave the children alone
Dallas notes that many families do not closely monitor their children during the cruise. "There are areas for children to play under the supervision of the trainers, so the ship cannot be a playground for them," he says.
Argue and lower your voice
The traveler should bear in mind the signs that appear in certain places for adults, families or children. If children respect these limits, they will not only have more fun, but adults can also relax and take advantage of their time at sea.
| It is inappropriate to put a large amount of food on your table (Getty Images) |
Accumulation of food
It is inappropriate to put too much food on your table. "When it comes to traveling on all-inclusive cruises, many travelers see this as an opportunity to get the most out of what they have paid," Dallas said.
But by bringing in a lot of food that you can't eat, you will hurt the staff that has devoted a lot of time and energy to preparing meals and drinks, says Dallas.