Cruise secrets: Always pack this one surprising item in your suitcase for a cruise holiday

“Use a couple of small pieces to attach your towel to the deck chair, and you’ll never have to worry about your towel sliding down or falling off again.”

That said, it’s important to remember that usage of pool-side deck chairs does, in fact, come with some rather strict rules. 

You are not allowed to reserve deckchairs, with towels, bags or anything else for extended periods of time.

According to Royal Caribbean’s Guest Conduct Policy: “Pool, deck and theatre chairs may not be reserved.”

Failure “to act in accordance with [their] policy” can result in intervention by security or other management personnel or more serious action, depending on the misdemeanour.