Cruise passengers have been urged to learn three useful hidden features commonly found inside their cabin that can help to maximise storage and keep valuables safe.
Whilst the latest cruise ships offer plenty of luxurious features, some passengers can feel somewhat cramped, particularly if they have made the common mistake of overpacking for the trip.
To help tourists make the most of their cabin, the travel expert Ilana Schattauer from the YouTube channel Life Well Cruised posted a video suggesting that passengers look under their sofa.
She explained: “This is one of my favourite things in this cabin. In the couch that you can see right behind me there are actually two drawers right underneath, and these can be used for extra storage.
“Now, if you have three or four people in the cabin, you’ll definitely appreciate having those extra drawers. Plus, as my husband and I realised, we can actually put our shoes there. My husband took one drawer, I took the other, and now our shoes are out of sight!”
Most cruise ship cabins feature a two-seater sofa, which can typically be converted into another bed – particularly if three or more guests are sharing the same room.
However, few passengers realise that the sofas found in cabins typically feature drawers underneath the cushions, which can be used for storing items such as shoes.
Ilana also advised that cruise passengers check underneath the bed and around the mirrors in the bathroom to see whether the cabin features any other storage areas.
Similarly, the YouTuber recommended that tourists getting ready to go on a cruise holiday make good use of their cabin’s safe, reassuring viewers that nobody else will have access to it.
She added: “Take a look inside your closet and you’re usually going to find a mini safe. Now, even if you don’t use this when you’re in a hotel, I do suggest that you use this on a ship. You can use it to store your passports, anything else that’s valuable like jewellery, money, or your car keys.
“And, by the way, if you’re concerned about the safety and security of the safe in your cabin, my understanding is that cabin attendants cannot open them on their own – the only times they could do this is with a supervisor with them.”
Finally, Ilana also highlighted that many cruise ship cabins feature a small clothesline within the shower that can be used to dry towels and swimwear.
She continued: “Heading into the bathroom, there is usually going to be a secret clothesline.
“Now, you’re going to find this at the top of your shower, where you just pull a little silver tip and you’ll find a little string that will go right across [the shower area].”
This story originally appeared on Express.co.uk
