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The bridge is where the captain and his crew manage the direction and speed of the ship and is always off limits to passengers.

However, luxury passengers might be able to charm their butler into giving them a sneaky tour.

One passenger said they had had an incredible experience on a river cruise when they were allowed to steer.

They said: “The captain waited until the coast was clear, sat me down in the seat, and had me pose with my hands on the controls while he took photos.

“I was definitely nervous that I would rest my fingers too heavily and mess something up, but it was fun to post those photos to friends.”