Which cruise are you planning / booked on? The clothes you wear in Europe will depend on the location.I know this is a dumb question but on carribean/Bahamian cruises our attire is usually casual. Does your attire spruce up to something a bit more "appropriate" to a European cruise or do you still keep it casual with shorts and tshirts while on the ship?
I've read the same advice on many blogs. When you say "another way to spot an American tourist" does that mean advertising for pick-pockets or other situations?When you are off the ship, having your DCL lanyard on display is another way to spot an American tourist.
Yes exactly. Having your cruise lanyard on display basically says Im an easy target and I have money and I am most likely not very streetwise.I've read the same advice on many blogs. When you say "another way to spot an American tourist" does that mean advertising for pick-pockets or other situations?
You are spot-on. I hope American tourists in Europe read and understand your words.Also because Americans are not really used to walking, and usually go everywhere in their car, they are not really that streetwise when it comes to personal safety. The petty criminals just take advantage of the "dumb Americans"
You are spot-on. I hope American tourists in Europe read and understand your words.
I meant to add that.And remember that certain institutions, especially churches, do not welcome any guests that are not properly attired (pants, no bare shoulders, etc.)
Not so sure a DCL lanyard/hoodie/jersey/whatever is required to spot an American touristEuropean people dont really wear Disney banded clothing out and about on a day to day basis. Its always easy to spot American tourists as they are the ones where wearing baseball hats, with cargo pants and sneakers , University hoodies, Disney spirit jerseys and hoodies.
When you are off the ship, having your DCL lanyard on display is another way to spot an American tourist.
We were concerned about that when we went on our Mediterranean cruise in 2019. For what it’s worth, you don’t need to wear pants to get into someplace like the Vatican but your shorts need to reach your knees.And remember that certain institutions, especially churches, do not welcome any guests that are not properly attired (pants, no bare shoulders, etc.).
You seem to make a lot of sweeping generalizations of Americans that are not so nice.Yes exactly. Having your cruise lanyard on display basically says Im an easy target and I have money and I am most likely not very streetwise.
Petty crime in Europe is opportunistic, most can spot an American tourist within seconds. Many American men for instance keep their wallets in their back pockets. Very easy to swipe and wont be noticed. The same with phones, many people keep them in back pockets.
The baseball hat is another big giveaway. In Europe , baseball hats are mainly worn by teenagers.
Also because Americans are not really used to walking, and usually go everywhere in their car, they are not really that streetwise when it comes to personal safety. The petty criminals just take advantage of the "dumb Americans"