{"id":55203,"date":"2019-07-02T16:57:17","date_gmt":"2019-07-02T20:57:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/?p=55203"},"modified":"2026-02-27T12:41:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T18:41:09","slug":"7-cruise-ship-etiquette-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2019\/07\/02\/7-cruise-ship-etiquette-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Cruise Ship Etiquette Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s always a pleasure to share our blog page with those who share our passion for all things travel. Rachel Wagner is a respected business etiquette consultant and founder of Rachel Wagner Etiquette and Protocol, based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Recently, she and her husband David escorted Cruise Experts Agency\u2019s \u201cJewels of the Baltics\u201d group on a 14-day cruise. Fresh off the \u201cboat\u201d, Rachel offers would-be, first-time and even seasoned cruisers some excellent tips on cruise ship etiquette and basic manners while on board. Check out her good advice, and feel free to share with your friends and family!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Cruise ships are a relaxing way to see the world<\/h2>\n

However, whether you\u2019re a seasoned cruiser or embarking on your first cruise, cruise ship etiquette is part of being a savvy and courteous cruise traveler.<\/p>\n

Below are seven cruise ship etiquette tips. They\u2019re fresh in my head; I just returned from a 14-day \u201cJewels of the Baltic\u201d cruise. It was a treat to visit beautiful and historic cities on or near the Baltic Sea. But, because I had not cruised in several years, it seemed a good opportunity to think about cruise ship etiquette tips that are relevant for anyone taking a first\u2026or fourteenth cruise.<\/p>\n

1. Don\u2019t be a slob just because you have a cabin steward.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Sure, you can place dirty towels on the bathroom floor to indicate you want fresh ones. But, try to make the steward\u2019s twice-daily cabin clean up easier. Place dirty dishes in one area and shoes on the closet floor instead of the room. Keep personal items neatly organized on the bathroom vanity and coffee table.<\/p>\n

2. Be mindful of loud conversations in the hallways.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

There are night owls and early-to-bed folks on every cruise. It\u2019s considerate to keep voices soft in the corridors to show courtesy to those who may sleep at different times than you. Ships have a variety of beautiful public lounges and the \u201ccrow\u2019s nest.\u201d These areas are perfect for longer and livelier conversations rather than cabin corridors, especially late at night or early in the morning. And, if your stateroom also includes a veranda, low voices is also a courteous gesture to your veranda neighbors!<\/p>\n

3. Use your best table manners in the formal dining room.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re at a table of 4-8, wait until everyone at your table is served before starting to eat each course. Be courteous and polite to the servers and wine stewards. When ordering, it\u2019s more gracious to say, \u201cMay I please have the\u2026\u201d rather than \u201cGive me the\u2026\u201d Good table manners are a reflection on you and shows courtesy to those serving you, even if you choose to dine in one of the more casual eating areas.<\/p>\n

4. Dress properly for the dining room.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The appropriate attire is stated in the daily program for that evening. Attire recommendations vary from cruise line to cruise line. However, most nights are generally designated \u201csmart casual\u201d and several nights are \u201cgala\u201d attire. If you wish to dress very casually for evening dining, you may feel more comfortable enjoying the \u201clido\u201d buffet. This more relaxed setting still offers a variety of cuisines and more flexible dining hours.<\/p>\n

5. Share the chairs.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you don\u2019t plan to relax at the pool until late morning, don\u2019t stake out a sun lounger at 7 a.m. with your books and pool towel. And, if saving seats for your group at the theater and they\u2019re running late, release the seats for other guests.<\/p>\n

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6. Be on time.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

For your spa appointment or dinner reservations at the specialty restaurant and for your appointed dinner seating time for the main dining room. And if exploring a port of call on your own, give yourself plenty of extra time to arrive back at the ship. Ships take seriously the \u201call aboard time.\u201d<\/p>\n

7. What about tipping?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Many major cruise lines charge a daily fee for tips. These tips are added to your onboard account each day. The tips are then shared among the visible crew (dining stewards, cabin stewards, etc.) and also with those working tirelessly behind the scenes. Ask your travel agent about tips before you go. If they\u2019re not included, you\u2019ll want to be prepared with extra cash. It\u2019s also a good idea to check your onboard account daily. You can do this either via the stateroom television or at the service desk. This avoids any last-minute scrambles to the service desk before disembarkation.<\/p>\n

In short, whether your next cruise takes you to the Baltic, Caribbean or Mediterranean, these tips will ensure that your cruise ship etiquette doesn\u2019t go overboard!<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s always a pleasure to share our blog page with those who share our passion for all things travel. Rachel Wagner is a respected business etiquette consultant and founder of Rachel Wagner Etiquette and Protocol, based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Recently, she and her husband David escorted Cruise Experts Agency\u2019s \u201cJewels of the Baltics\u201d group on … 7 Cruise Ship Etiquette Tips<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":55204,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[31,9],"tags":[1959],"class_list":["post-55203","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-european","category-tips-2","tag-cruise-ship-etiquette"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55203","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=55203"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55203\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/55204"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=55203"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=55203"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=55203"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}