Never do this one thing at the pool on a #cruise ship or risk trouble

cruise ship deck chairs swimming pool cruises rulesCruise ship rules: Usage of pool-side deck chairs does, in fact, come with some rather strict rules (Image: Getty Images)

Cruise ship holidays may be a chance to escape the ordinariness of life but there are still rules in place on board. Some rules may make perfect sense but others may serve to annoy passengers. This particularly applies to those who enjoy spending their days enjoying the sun by the swimming pool. However, usage of pool-side deck chairs does, in fact, come with some rather strict rules.

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You are not allowed to reserve deckchairs, with towels, bags or anything else for extended periods of time.

According to Royal Caribbean’s Guest Conduct Policy: “Pool, deck and theatre chairs may not be reserved.”

The rule comes under the cruise line’s ‘Discourteous or disruptive behaviour’ section in the policy.

Failure “to act in accordance with this policy” can result in intervention by security or other management personnel or more serious action, depending on the misdemeanour.

Cruise website Cruise Critic has shared their advice on what to do if you’re on the receiving end of chair hoggers.

One tip is to simply beat those who

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