5 things you must never do on a cruise pool deck
The pool deck is one of the most popular locations on any cruise liner, and it might just be the one where the most faux pas are performed. Cruise Critic has put together a list of cruise ship pool mistakes everyone must avoid. Here are five of the most common.
Avoid these mistakes, or face walking the plank!
1. Hog the deck chairs
Now this is one way to make enemies out on the open ocean. Only reserve chairs that you are actively using (heading off to the buffet to pig out for an hour means you’re not actively using it), especially if you’re not planning to return for an extended period.
2. No applying enough sunscreen
How many holidays have been ruined by sunburn? Instead of spending hours of your trip doused in aloe vera gel, make sure you regularly apply sunscreen when you’re on the cruise pool deck. It’s also worth taking additional measures like hats and sunnies.
3. Wearing a Speedo
Unless you’re moonlighting as a Calvin Klein model, wearing a Speedo can be a quick way to cause a mutiny onboard. You have to remember that people of all levels of modesty will be sharing the deck, so make sure your swimmers leave something to the imagination.
4. Taking your drink into the pool
While it might seem like a natural thing to do, taking your drink to the pool and lead to an unfortunate spill. And if it’s an alcohol beverage, you leave yourself open to an increased change of dehydration and dizziness which is the last thing you need.
5. Moving around too quickly
This one should be a given, but the pool deck is slippery and you’d be surprised how many people end up upside down because they weren’t taking care. Moving around on a pool deck too quickly can leave you open to a nasty slip, or even knocking someone else over.
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