10 Surprising Things Your Cabin Steward Can Bring You on a Cruise

Like most first-time cruisers, I believed cabin stewards had been simply there to make the mattress and preserve our cabin clear.

With time, I found there’s a lot extra these hard-working crew members can do to make your trip superb.

After numerous cruises and conversations with fellow cruise lovers, I’ve discovered there’s a complete world of things and providers your cabin steward can carry to your room. Issues most passengers don’t even know to ask for!

Understanding these ten issues will take your trip from nice to unforgettable!

Earlier than I share my insider suggestions, keep in mind: Each cruise line is totally different. These things ought to be obtainable upon request however aren’t all the time.

1. Mattress Toppers

When you’re something like me, sleep issues essentially the most to you. In any case, nothing beats a comfy curl-up in mattress after a protracted day of cruise actions, proper? 

So, in case you want one, it’s good to know that your steward can carry you a mattress topper. 

A few of these cruise beds may be slightly robust on the again, and a topper might do wonders to assist. 

These of you paying for a queen or a king-sized mattress in your cabin might additionally profit from a topper. Normally, cruises simply push two beds collectively and name it a day. A topper might cover the crack between each beds, making sleep a lot better.

If you’re involved in different suggestions for sleeping nicely on a cruise, I’ve additionally written a devoted article with 10 issues you need to do to sleep like a child on a cruise.

2. Additional Pillows, Blankets, Hangers, and Extra!

Okay, even some first-time cruisers know you possibly can ask for further towels or toiletries. Let’s be trustworthy, these tiny shampoo bottles are solely sufficient to scrub a child’s hair. 

And if you happen to didn’t know, now you do! Request as many bottles of shampoo, lotion, conditioner, and bar cleaning soap as you would like. 

It’s additionally good to know you possibly can ask for extra than simply that. Your cabin steward can carry you extra blankets for when it will get chilly, hangers if you happen to want them, and pillows. 

After all, end the merchandise you have got earlier than asking for extra. When the cruise ends, you possibly can take the mini-sizes dwelling. They’re on the listing of issues you possibly can take freed from cost from the cabin.

3. A Corkscrew Alongside With Wine Glasses

Introduced some wine or champagne however forgot the ever-so-important corkscrew? No worries, it occurs to the very best of us! And by chance, your steward can get you one upon request.

If obligatory, you can too ask them to get you appropriate glasses to drink out of. The steward will resolve which of them to carry relying on the event and what number of in response to the variety of folks within the cabin.

4. A Extra Customized Tea & Espresso Nook

Positive, most cabins include the essential tea and low set-up, which, don’t get me fallacious, will get the job accomplished for essentially the most half.

However, if you happen to’re extra like me, and wish to drink your morning cup of espresso in a sure approach, this cruise secret can come in useful.

Ask your steward for particular brews or tea sorts if you happen to should. You’ll be able to all the time request extra espresso pods or sugar packets as nicely.

Do not forget that if you happen to make very particular or pretentious requests, it will be good to tip the cabin steward.

5. Late-Night time Snack Trays & Platters

Elevate your hand if you happen to’ve been hit with the midnight munchies! This occurs to me lots, particularly if I eat dinner very early.

In case you want having one thing to nibble on when these late-night abdomen grumbles hit, you possibly can name in your steward to ship up a snack tray or a platter of knick-knacks. One time, they despatched me some cookies and salty pretzels.

Relying on the cruise line and cabin class, supply might price further. This free privilege is extra typically reserved for these staying in increased suites.

6. A Mini-Stitching and/or Shaving Equipment

Wardrobe malfunctions occur to the very best of us. I had a good friend pop a shirt button proper earlier than a proper evening and panic.

That’s how they discovered a cabin steward can carry you a compact stitching equipment for a fast repair. On some cruises, nonetheless, you must purchase them (by which case, a steward would let you know the place to get one).

Your cabin steward may carry a minimal shaving equipment if, between packing and reserving, you forgot your razor again dwelling. It’s often additionally among the many issues you possibly can request without cost from visitor providers.

7. Comfortable Bathrobes & Slippers

Not everybody is aware of this, however you possibly can really request a comfy bathrobe to make use of throughout your cruise.

I all the time ask for one on day one as a result of I consider there’s nothing higher than wrapping up in a fluffy gown whereas watching the sundown from the balcony.

For the right ensemble, ask for in-room slippers as nicely. Once more, some cruise strains solely give bathrobes and slippers to suites, nevertheless it prices nothing to ask.

8. Day by day Ice In Your Bucket 

One in every of my favourite issues through the summer time is having ice prepared every time I would like it.

Your cabin steward can fill your ice bucket if you happen to ask for it – which is ideal for conserving drinks cool or making your personal cocktails within the cabin.

Additionally, if you happen to’d like your bucket filled with ice each day, let your steward know in your first day there. They’ll ensure you by no means run out! 

9. Small Fan and/or Air Refresher

I’ve been on sufficient cruises to soundly say that even at sea, that cabin air can get stuffy.

After all, it occurs extra typically in inside cabins or these with home windows that can not be opened. Regardless of the AC working, I typically discover myself needing to filter out that stale indoor air.

Thankfully, a cabin steward can carry you a small fan to maintain the air transferring. Generally, they will additionally present air fresheners if you happen to want to add a pleasing scent to your area.

I like to recommend that you simply make these requests firstly of the cruise since these further objects can be found in restricted provide.

10. Adapters, Energy Strips, and Even Extension Cords!

I want somebody had advised me earlier than my first cruise that cruise ship retailers are critically restricted (particularly on older ships). If you could be plugged in consistently and have loads of units, that could possibly be a bummer.

Generally, cabin stewards can carry energy strips, adapters, or extension cords. Nevertheless, if you happen to already know you’ll need them, I like to recommend bringing them from dwelling.

Simply watch out to decide on the cruise-approved ones or they’ll find yourself on the pile of things which can be all the time confiscated.