20 FREE Things Cruisers Don’t Know They Can Get Just by Asking

The crew on a cruise ship can work small wonders when you're kind to them, and there's a whole list of things you can get completely free on board, if only you know to ask. In this one I walk you through twenty of them, from little rescues like first aid, luggage repairs, and Wi-Fi help, to genuine treats like celebration perks and a clever wine tip most people miss, right through to a few requests almost nobody knows exist. Some I've asked for myself, some came from cruisers I know, and a couple are going to surprise you. Stay with me to the end, because the last one is the most meaningful of the whole list. What have you managed to get on a cruise just by asking? Drop it in the comments so the rest of us can add it to our list.