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Passenger on 274-day cruise is surprised to learn the one word you can’t say on the ship

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21.09.2026

There are some things you just don’t say. You don’t yell out “bomb!” on an airplane, make jokes about carrying weapons while going through security, or, as Michael Scott from The Office knows, loudly proclaim that a boat you’re currently on is sinking.

Those are all pretty obvious examples, but sometimes etiquette and decorum are a little more subtle. If you’re not experienced in the ways of the venue you’re in, you might not know all the unspoken rules. And you might find out the hard way. Cruise ships, for example, have their own very specific set of rules and regulations that guests should abide by.

On December 10, 2023, Royal Caribbean’s Serenade of the Seas set sail on the Ultimate World Cruise, a 274-day global trek that visited 11 world wonders and over 60 countries.

This incredible trip covered the Americas, Asia Pacific, Middle East, Mediterranean and Europe with a ticket price that ranged from $53,999 to $117,599 per passenger, before taxes and fees. The ship returned to Miami on September 10, 2024.

With such a unique and incredible offering, it’s understandable that Royal Caribbean wanted to invite plenty of influencers to help........

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