Where does the captain sit on a cruise ship?
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Where does the captain sit on a cruise ship?
The captain’s table on a cruise ship is technically any table where the captain of the ship is dining. On some ships, there is a designated table in the center of the main dining room reserved exclusively for the captain, senior officers and their invited guests.
How much does a cruise ship captain make a year?
After all that, what does a cruise ship captain make for a living? Most bring in an average annual salary of around $150,000.
Do cruise employees hook up with passengers?
For the crew, hooking up with guests on the cruise is strictly forbidden. Ship security keeps a close eye on crew members day and night. That doesn’t mean hookups never happen, but if a crew member is caught in the act with a guest, they’re kicked off the ship at the next port.
Should I prepay gratuities on a cruise?
Ultimately, with a few exceptions, prepaying your gratuities is the way to go. It allows for peace of mind and a smaller cruise bill at the end of your cruise. Typically, we do pay our gratuities upfront and plan to pay extra if any of the staff really go out of their way.
What happens if a cruise leaves you?
Most cruise lines have port agents stationed in the port area to assist if your ship has left without you. In cases when cruisers are late returning to the vessel, the ship’s crew will often remove the passengers’ essential items — passports, cell phones and medication — from the ship to leave with the port agents.
Do cruise ships have a jail?
Cruise ships have small jails onboard, they are called brigs. The jails are located in the crew only areas and guests rarely see them. The onboard jails are small and used as a place to hold guests suspected of breaking the law or those who are acting in a dangerous or reckless way.
How much money do you need for a cruise?
In general, it’s safe to budget between $12 and $15 per person per day of the cruise. So, for a family of four taking a four-night cruise, bring at least $240 just for onboard tips. (It’s not necessary to tip on behalf of an infant.)
What documents do I need to go on a cruise?
U.S. citizens on closed-loop cruises will be able to enter or depart the country with proof of citizenship, such as an Enhanced Driver’s License (EDL), a government-issued birth certificate (issued by the Vital Records Department in the state where he or she was born) or passport, and if 16 or older, a government …
