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Cruise ship worker says there is one main mistake that passengers make when onboard

Home> Lifestyle> Travel

Published 16:32 17 Mar 2024 GMT

Cruise ship worker says there is one main mistake that passengers make when onboard

She's not asking for a lot.

Anish Vij

Anish Vij

A cruise ship worker with nine years of experience has revealed the one key mistake passengers will make onboard.

Lucy Sotherton, from Birmingham, was just 19 when she started working on cruise liners as a massage therapist, and throughout her career, Lucy has witnessed a lot.

The content creator, now 28, has shared her experiences on her social media pages Cruising As Crew, where she provides an insight into what really happens out at sea.

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Lucy Sotherton, from Birmingham, has been working on cruise ships for nine years.
Cruising As Crew

Lucy told the Daily Star: "I think the biggest mistake that people can make when they are on a cruise is not being polite to every crew member.

"You don't know what you're going to need and which crew member is going to be able to solve your issues and it has happened before where a passenger has been incredibly rude to a crew member that they have later needed during their cruise."

She continued: "And this goes for your cabin steward, your waiter and any crew member really.

"If you are a nice person and you have a connection with a crew member they are more likely to go above and beyond for you.

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"This is why it makes me laugh when passengers are rude to the crew members because they're only doing themselves a disservice.

"No crew member is going to want to go above and beyond for a passenger who is disrespectful and rude."

Lucy was just 19 when she started working on cruise liners.
Cruising As Crew

On the flip side, Lucy has also explained what not to do if you don't want to be made fun of.

"Crew members generally make fun of passengers who deem it acceptable to walk around the cruise ship with no shoes on," she admitted.

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"Surprisingly there is always one passenger per cruise that is comfortable walking around the entire cruise ship with no shoes on.

"They will weave in and out of shops with no shoes on they will even think it appropriate to go to the theatre with no shoes on because technically they are indoors.

"However, any space outside of your cabin really, you should have your shoes on.

"And if you do want to walk around the cruise ship with no shoes on just now that the crew members will be making fun of you."

So, before you get on board, remember to bring your passport, your suitcase, your wallet and, most importantly, your manners.

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Oh, and keep your shoes on while you're at it as well.

Featured Image Credit: Instagram/@cruisingascrew/Getty Stock Images

Topics: Cruise Ship, Jobs, Travel, Social Media

Anish Vij
Anish Vij

Anish is a Journalist at LADbible Group and is a GG2 Young Journalist of the Year 2025. He has a Master's degree in Multimedia Journalism and a Bachelor's degree in International Business Management. Apart from that, his life revolves around the ‘Four F’s’ - family, friends, football and food. Email: [email protected]

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