Cruise secrets: Insider reveals clever way cruises TRICK passengers – you’d never know

He told Bloomberg that subliminal messaging is a key part of the passengers’ experience – and they have no idea.

Presser explained that cruise ships have ways of strategically moving holidaymakers around the ships to encourage them to spend money in different areas of the vessel.

“If casino revenue is low, for instance, senior management might host a raffle or karaoke event at the far side of the slots to drive foot traffic and encourage passengers to linger (or better yet, play) a while,” said Presser.

“Activities managers will even film their daily newscast about onboard events with Starbucks iced coffees in hand, as a quiet reminder that passengers can get their venti latte fix on Deck Six.

“Often times, these veiled announcements are aimed at boosting the ship’s bottom line.”

Sometimes the crew members play harmless pranks on passengers to entertain themselves.