What cruise issue would take a stand for?

@stevemcgowen

Ай бұрын

People playing music loudly on their balcony is the only thing which bothers me.

@notinterested6343

Ай бұрын

Nothing. I don't care what others do. I do my own thing and don't care to pay attention to what others are doing because I'm on vacation!!!!

@deckerdavid13

Ай бұрын

I don't like smoking inside. I used to smoke and didn't like it then either. Video games are awesome for keeping kids from running out of control bored. No one wants screaming kids or kids bored doing what bored kids do. 😅

@TWSmith42

Ай бұрын

@@stevemcgowen That would bother me, too.

@ThomasThornhill

Ай бұрын

I'd like to see the outdated Passenger Vessels Act removed.

You forgot people not watching there bad ass kids. Kids playing in the buffet food or walking around un supervised. GET YOU'RE BAD ASS KIDS.

@kellin12

Ай бұрын

Worst are the people who actively encourage their kids to break the rules. 10 years from now they'll wonder why the kids are stealing, sneaking out, and refusing to do chores,, because you taught them that they can disregard rules!

Ity always made me chuckle when someone on a cruise ship will complain about a smoker effecting their health, while simultaneously "trying to get their money's worth" out of their drink package.

People that act a fool in public. The weekend warrior drinkers, bringing on bluetooth speakers like the rest of us want to listen to your music. Come at me Bro!

@loriwelln7321

Ай бұрын

I’m on the Carnival Breeze now and a guy carried a speaker that was loud at all hours even in the casino that was blasting music already. 😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡

The only one I'll comment on is that I used to enjoy the sense of being disconnected without hearing others' phone calls and face chats in public spaces.

@HeatherGemmen

Ай бұрын

I like to eavesdrop on their conversations. You can learn a lot.

@pattyinsoflo5431

Ай бұрын

@@HeatherGemmen 😁🤣

@sweetpea1989

Ай бұрын

@@HeatherGemmen when they get too loud and annoying, I start weighing in on their conversation. Most hang up or walk to a more private area. Except one time the lady made the convo a three way with me included. It was funny, annoying, but funny.

@lynnewilliams542

Ай бұрын

if they are on speaker, I join in and make comments. They get the point

@ykhomes

Ай бұрын

​@lynnewilliams542 I think being on speaker in public, cruise or land, is rude and annoying. Otherwise, if someone wants to constantly share and be connected and another wants to unplug - great both ways.

So I had back surgery last year, not long before a disney/cruise trip with friends. I was forced to use a scooter for the first time ever. While I didn't use one on board, I did use one in Disney and earned a newfound respect for those who rely on them. It was shocking how people would literally run in front of you, causing you to slam on the breaks rather than allowing a scooter to pass by them. I quickly became paranoid that I'd run someone over by accident! It was very stressful, and I pray I never need one again. Now I make sure I'm the one human around to give those on scooters some space they are much less agile than us.

@redhatbear1135

Ай бұрын

Disney is the only place I’ve ever hit someone. My husband was blocking for me to dodge something and this guy came flying around him and stepped about one foot in front of me, no choice. What I worried about was the kids especially at dusk. I did reach out and try to block them. And no I wasn’t going faster than the walkers, but if you leave stopping distance someone is going to step into it without looking as if they are in rush hour traffic and changing lanes 100 times is going to get you more than 2 feet ahead.

@Shan_Dalamani

Ай бұрын

Even wheeled walkers can be hazardous. I use one (it's not motorized; it travels at the same rate I can walk on that given day). I was at a get-together with a bunch of tenants in the apartment building I live in and there was one kid who kept poking his fingers in the area of the wheel where the brakes would go if I had them on. I told the kid to stop doing it and when he wouldn't, I found his parent and said, "Look, keep your kid away from me. If he sticks his fingers in there and I don't see in time before putting on the breaks, he could get very seriously hurt and you'd be taking him to the hospital. Pay attention."

@redhatbear1135

Ай бұрын

@@Shan_Dalamani Even the cables, depending on adjustments can be sharp! I’ve only had a kid wanting to play with my scooter. I told him to be careful, but didn’t totally stop him because we were in an airport and he was just bored but not hyper. He got a little more interested than things like the lights and horn and got interested in where the tiller breaks over to fold. It’s a latch. I told him he couldn’t do that as that he could get hurt and he pretty much stopped. There was something else he got interested in and when I said he would get hurt doing that too his mom gently called him back to her. And no, I didn’t let him push the horn but twice! And they were quick. That scooter doesn’t have a slow speed, so it may have been he wanted to mess with the levers. Although the key was off that was a definite no, especially if he then tried it on some else’s scooter why they were moving! In fact the waiter on one cruise nearly hit a cart of glasses because he didn’t realize I was just going at a low speed because I knew how! The maitre’d asked me to never give any of them the key again! Now I have a wheelchair, and the joystick is even more attractive. I’m not sure how I would have reacted if he was messing with the back wheels/motors! I must say I’ve never seen a kid do what you are describing, it sounds like he’d been around a walker before! The worst people for pushing the horns are the waitstaff!

@grandmasmagic3858

Ай бұрын

I used a scooter to get around Universal Studios, Florida. the amount of people who walked in front of me was disgusting..one woman looked at me as if _I_ was in the wrong..!! get bloody real woman..!!

@elainewilt3883

Ай бұрын

You sound like a very respectful lady using a scooter. The rude people are the ones who may be in your shoes someday and think differently about people treat them.

Scooters...be polite. The people who can walk just fine...be polite.

@susanbrezina3669

Ай бұрын

Just got off the Spirit. A 20 something year old guy came careening in on a scooter at high speed and I had to jerk my foot back in order not to get run over. He jumped off and walked in. We think he borrowed grandmom’s scooter to make his appointment time - obviously not physically impaired. A real shame

1. If there is a dress code, you should follow the dress code. If you don't like it, take a cruise without a dress code. It's not like there are no other options. 2. If the ship is nearby, it should help with any rescue. 3. Scooters are okay; scooter riders that act entitled are not. People who are insensitive to the issue are also not okay. 4. Yeah, cruise ships aren't the best, but they are always improving. 5. I don't like smokers, but I am willing to accommodate them. They need to be aware of how their smoke affects others. 6. Follow the rules! It's not cool to sneak anything aboard. 7. Technology exists; deal with it. 8. No opinion, I don't gamble often, but I have indulged at times, never much money though. 9. The cruise can't wait for a few people. That's life. For most of the pier runners, it's their own fault because they aren't good with deadlines and schedules. 10. Pay the gratuities! I would prefer they would just include them in the cruise fare.

@rayluna7032

Ай бұрын

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@sodorflubbs5000

Ай бұрын

Gratuities are a sore point for me. In Europe they are given for good service. They’re not expected as in the US. To me it’s like the company’s saying we’re not paying e what these people are worth so you can make up their money.

@aaronrichardson6473

Ай бұрын

On the dinning dress code. I find people are pretending that they are some body and rich. I do not like dress up. I know I am not rich and never will be. I live in California.

@GKing8355

Ай бұрын

Some dress because a cruise ship is supposed to be a class act. Not McDonald's

@sherridbt2839

Ай бұрын

Well put.

Personal bluetooth speakers. Rent a yacht if you want to hear your own music.

@stsfuzzybear4613

Ай бұрын

One word: EARPHONES!

Gratuities have gotten high enough that they seem to be higher than the room itself!

We even have free entertainment in port, pier Runners should be an olympic event

I am not divided at all on any of these issues. When I go on a vacation, cruise or otherwise, I take care of me and let you take care of yourself. It is not my concern what you choose to do as long as it doesn’t involve me. If you get drunk I don’t care, your concern . But if you get ugly or start a fight then it concerns me. I will get away from you and not let you involve me but I might talk or think ugly about you!

My problem with cruising price gouging is everyone in the room has to have the drink,wifi packages

@iluvutube4886

Ай бұрын

And gratuity charges not per cabin, but per PERSON, including babies!

@327Erich

Ай бұрын

You can thank all the people who abused the system and shared their drinks, etc. Some still do and brag about it in cruise forums, like we should be envious of the a-holes who cause our prices to rise.

@cookroberts

19 күн бұрын

Pregnant... and my husband couldn't have the drink package unless I also had one because we were in same room... what the heck?!😮

@327Erich

19 күн бұрын

​@cookroberts Not sure what cruise line you're talking about, but if it's Royal Caribbean, you can call and they'll let you downgrade your package to the Refreshment package (and he can get the Deluxe). They have the policy of making all adults in the room get the package because people abused it in the past, of course.

Regarding the onboard drink packages, it totally surprises me, that not even one cruise line, has implemented, tiered drink packages. I would do a 5 a day package, but not those exhorbitant 15, that soak your wallet.

@dchenkin02

Ай бұрын

A few cruiselines now offer drink packages which sell a set number of drinks included for the entire cruise.

@StaceyChamberlain-kf1qx

Ай бұрын

Id like one that has wine with dinner

@jimroscovius

Ай бұрын

​@@dchenkin02Royal Caribbean sold drink cards on our cruise. 10 drinks for $90, and you can share them. We each bought one.

@cookroberts

19 күн бұрын

​@StaceyChamberlain-kf1qx I think it Norweigan we were on that has that. And they cork your bottle and keep the remaining for the next night or you can take the bottle with you for the night. By far, of Norweigan, Royal and Carnival, Carnival has by far the most restrictions.

BTW - Just spent a week on Wonder of the Seas and my girlfriend and I would always preface anything we said with "for your face.. for.. your ... face..."... "let's get pizza... for your face! for your face!"

@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers

Ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@MrWatlow

Ай бұрын

That’s hilarious!! 😂 You two are true fans🤩

@armyavi8tor

Ай бұрын

Need a tshirt with that on it

@ready2roamrv289

Ай бұрын

LOL. That's awesome! 🤣🍕🤣🍕

@a.l.pongratz5440

Ай бұрын

Heading onto the NCL Getaway next month... I will accept the challenge of using this line once daily!

Line cutters!! I'm on a cruise filled with a culture of Line cutters. Rushing the door, diving into the buffet line and saving the place for your entire tour group may be acceptable in your home culture but not mine.

@christopherdimuzio4057

Ай бұрын

And when 1 person is on line in front of you and then the 9 other people they are cruising with join them in front of you.

I have a walker, I am very aware of others and try to stay out of the way. That doesn’t stop them from pushing me to get by, usually for the elevator.

@Shan_Dalamani

Ай бұрын

It's gotten to the point where I've decided that I don't need to apologize for having a disability. I don't push in where there's obviously not room enough, I don't deliberate hit anyone, but neither do I let myself get pushed around, or - a MAJOR nono - I don't let anyone just move the walker without my permission. People have tried that here in the building I live, in doctor's offices, in other places - and I tell them, if you wouldn't just move someone's wheelchair, you don't just move my walker. I need it within reach, and you are putting me at risk of a fall if you move it and I can't reach it. Not to mention that it's bloody RUDE - like taking away someone's crutches or cane! If they whine and say, "Well, it was in the way," I tell them that in that case, they TELL me it's in their way, and let ME move it, or at least give them permission to move it and then bring it back immediately.

Scooters in the hallway and scooter drivers that act as if they are on the Indy 500. Love the topics today and as always thank you for keeping us informed.

@redhatbear1135

Ай бұрын

And I was a scooter owner, now wheelchair, and complained too. I try to teach others that if it says Rental, stay back! Btw, the stopping distances differ from scooter to scooter, even the identical brand and model. Being too aggressive at the elevator? …. I wonder why! MSC has a smoking contained area but their negative pressure is faulty! Australia has no smoking indoors by local law so when you start there you follow their rules.

@donnacipriano5390

Ай бұрын

My hubby found where he was in need of using a scooter on one of our cruises. It is almost impossible to catch an elevator especially during dining hours. We could have been the only ones at the elevator but, by the time an elevator stopped, usually at the other end, recent passengers would fill the elevator making no room for the scooter person. This happened all the time, not just some, but all the time. When we were cruising again minus the scooter, if there was a scooter person there, we found ourselves holding the elevator door and waving the scooter person on. There is no need to be rude and put your needs before those in need!

@kellyssong

Ай бұрын

@@donnacipriano5390 I always allow a passenger in a wheelchair, or on a scooter, to board the elevator before me. It does not hurt to to be kind, especially since many people are selfish and mean.

@pattyinsoflo5431

Ай бұрын

@@kellyssong you are a rare gem! And on behalf of all those mobility challenged cruisers I thank you for showing your support and respect. You were raised right!

@kellyssong

Ай бұрын

@@pattyinsoflo5431 You are very welcome. I was raised to respect others, and show manners.

No matter what you do on a cruise it is entertainment. Whether that is gambling, eating, drinking, or watching the shows we are paying for the entertainment we enjoy. What people choose to do is their business and nobody else's. People need to start having more compassion for others and keeping their opinions to themselves especially at the expense of others.

@smm2476

Ай бұрын

Thank you. Well said.

@cookroberts

19 күн бұрын

You wouldn't believe the people that flip when I split 10s at Blackjack.😅 (and after about 10 cruises, I'm actually in the black overall for wins😂)

I prepay my gratuities and when warranted i give extra rewarding great service.

Greetings and thank you. I need to jump onto this. Unfortunately I’m a smoker. And I believe that nonsmokers shouldn’t have to endure smoke. The ship has given an area so smokers and nonsmokers don’t have to interact. Even if the cruise lines banned smoking, it’s fine with me. It’s their sand box I’ve decided to play in. And if I can’t smoke….well… thank you for helping me quit. In short, you have a right do most anything as long as it doesn’t infringe the rights of others.

@JeanCarlos-lz4vd

Ай бұрын

I don't smoke, I don't like the smell at all. However, I do respect the right of smokers to do it. We try our best to avoid the designated areas, and if we happen to wander through, that's on us!

@pattyinsoflo5431

Ай бұрын

Im not a smoker but my travel buddy is. Ive come to hang out with her on the smoking deck because its a friendly fun group of people who hang out to smoke, And it's outside so the smoke doesn't bother me! The Casino is another story though. Some people let their smoke blow right in your face while they play sitting next to you. Very inconsiderate and rude.

I don't have a problem with smokers if they keep it to themselves, and I don't have to smoke too.

It blows my mind that some people get upset when their cruise ship rescues people at sea. 😳

@lauriestrong9972

Ай бұрын

No matter who they are or how they got there!

@IrvingtonArms

Ай бұрын

@@lauriestrong9972 I think its cool ;... I like to video the process. I've also got great shots of a coastguard medevac pics so good the rotor is frozen in time... I just do not video or take pics of the evacuee

@williamwatson689

Ай бұрын

Most of the rescues, at taxpayer expense, off the southern coast of Florida stem from illegal immigration attempts and most occupants are flown back to their country again at our expense. The Captain and other staff know the difference between those mentioned above and those who have encountered an issue with their licensed vessel. I believe the Mariners Law intended to serve the later.

@rhondathiels

Ай бұрын

Yes, they should be picked up. You don't leave anyone out in the water to possibly die, however; if they are not legally supposed to be in America, you do not bring them to America.

@lauriestrong9972

Ай бұрын

@@rhondathiels exactly! The rules are that they must hand the people rescued over to the coast guard who will then see to their health needs and send them home

I am strongly on the side that gratuities should be included in the cruise fare, not a separate mandatory fee. Several countries do not allow gratuities to be a separate charge from the fare. Just tell customers the full price including compensation to the crew.

@lynnewilliams542

Ай бұрын

tipping isnt mandatory. you can easily get the tips removed or adjusted. love virgin, no tipping involved

People should just choose the suitable cruise line for their lifestyle or vacation preferences. There are so many cruise lines to choose from. More prestigious, more relaxed, more formal, kids, no kids, all inclusive, with premium entertainment, with waterslides, more flirtatious, for younger crowds, for older crowds, for families, smoking, non smoking … Just do the search first, a travel agent could help. Problem solved

@iluvutube4886

Ай бұрын

Exactly! If you want to get all formal and dress up and want other people you don't even know to be dressed up, then go on a more bougee cruise line. I cruise RCCL because it's smart casual all the time. If you WANT TO dress up, go for it, knock yourself out! If you don't, that's fine too! People that are there with kids on a family vacation are going to dress differently than let's say a couple on their honeymoon! Everyone paid for THEIR vacation, so it's their right to dress up or just dress smart casual, that's my motto. I have went up one side and down the other of people who would come at me on comments because THEY would be offended if I dressed how I wanted on MY vacation! People have to mind their own business and not the business of people around them that they don't even know!

@pattyinsoflo5431

Ай бұрын

I pick my cruies by date and itinerary, then I worry about who the carrier is. Should I not cruise Carnival because its a young partiers cruise? We can all share a ship. Just be mutually respectful.

@TickingClocks

Ай бұрын

​@@pattyinsoflo5431Yes I think the issue comes in if someone then complains about the things that come with going on a ship that is not necessarily suited for them. To use your Carnival example, if I was a person who valued a more peaceful cruise it would be a bit silly to then complain that my Carnival vacation was ruined by rowdy college students stumbling back to their staterooms at 5 in the morning. Some things are just to be expected you know?

I agree with the list. The problem is people just can not accept that not everyone has the same opinion as them. We can be friends EVEN if we don’t agree.

Honestly, if I'm on board and we leave late, it's no big deal for us. We had a 2 hour delay in Limon. There were late people that should have been left BUT we had a Carnival excursion that literally needed a police escort to get to the port because of an accident. The driver pulled right down the pier, helped off folks because they were sore sitting in the bus for so long and the entire port side passengers on balconies or outside decks gave everyone a standing ovation for making it back AND we didn't need to worry about missing the next port. It was all good.

One yo left out is how crew people are treated by cruisers.

It amazes me how upset some people get about what others are wearing as they are clean, etc. On our last cruise it was "Dress to impress" night, and a lady next ti ys was waiting to be seated in the dining room and was obviously offended by the casual dress of the couple entering the room .They looked clean and neat but certainly not dressy. She said something to her husband, visibly rolled her eyes, and watched to see where they were being seated. I can't imagine spoiling the pleasure of your own evening by worrying that much about what strangers are wearing.

@pattyinsoflo5431

Ай бұрын

Some people live in very small worlds

@redhatbear1135

Ай бұрын

I’ve often wondered if anyone in Florida even owns long pants🤣 But I’ve seen a lot of people who know how to dress in shorts too. I’m thinking like Bermuda! My hubby hates dressing up as he had a uniform for 20 years. He will wear a collared shirt for me and on dressier nights one that looks like you could wear it to church!

@Shan_Dalamani

Ай бұрын

My philosophy of dressing is that if you don't like what I'm wearing, you have my permission not to look at me. I once wore a shirt and jeans to a Shakespeare play, and some woman in an evening gown stared down her nose at me and made a snide comment to her husband. My take on it is that if she was going to worry more about what I was wearing than what was happening on the stage, that's her problem.

@katjar4881

Ай бұрын

I tend to be a follow the rule person and will dress appropriately for the MDR (but not in a ball gown). But what I will not do - is judge others for how they choose to dress for two reasons. #1 It’s their vacation and they should enjoy it as they please. #2 I’m way to busy enjoying my vacation to get all psycho over what the other passengers are wearing.

@redhatbear1135

Ай бұрын

@@katjar4881 For some reason you sound like you’d be willing to make a gown/long tee shirt and then attach all sorts of balls to it, it must be late for me!

So I'm very much a rule-follower. I'm also a believer in letting people do what they want within the rules. I'm also constantly taken aback by how many people are pretty much the polar opposite. I've found I'm a lot happier when I limit my engagement with them so I do. The phrase "can't we all just get along?" pops up in my head frequently. Posting for video engagement purposes, not to be argued with, but if anyone wants to argue with me, I can't stop you. And wouldn't if I could. 🙂

A fun discussion of Issues. The reality is that most mass-market ships are so large and try to cater to everyone that you will see and hear about anything. At the end of the day its about mutuality of respect to your fellow passengers, the lines will make and enforce rules so that passengers don't indulge in activities that impact the safety and enjoyment of the ship, crew, and fellow passengers. People who are VERY concerned about mass-market lines being overly accommodating to the masses can find lines (or sailings within a line) that might cater to their personal interests and sense of enjoyment.

I have to use a scooter and don’t have a choice. I too get mad at abusers who use them. The only time I hit anyone with my scooter was because that person was looking at their phone and walking and stepped in front of me. I had told them to watch where they were going but they didn’t even look up. But I do get upset at people that are rude to me for using a scooter. Many times I have had to wait 20 minutes or more to get on an elevator because people will push past me to beat me in.

Because of my mobility issues I use a scooter. I have never hit anyone. There have been close calls when someone steps right in front of me. People may not realize we do not have breaks and no matter how slow we go it takes a minute to stop. Also I have had to wait more than 10 minutes to get on an elevator as a lot of people rush to get on the elevator as soon as it opens not even letting the ones off that want off. I try very hard to stay out of peoples way and not be a bother.

#11) your cabin choice (interior - you're never there! / balcony - I want to see the ocean! -/suite - I like the service and space)

I would add to the are list cruise line choice(Carnival vs Royal vs Disney etc) and the buffet line rules/etiquette. Those two things fire up people A LOT!

@nikkibadzik3948

Ай бұрын

Totally!!

Omg literally lol with "slow down Cheech and Chong "😂😂😂😂

Thank you for bringing these things up! Doesn't it all boil down to respect for ourselves and others. Treat others as you want to be treated. There are two sides to every story, but we must listen to the other side to educate ourselves. We are not always right! Can we admit when we are wrong? Also, admit it without exploding! Mutual respect!

No smoking of anything in places where it will affect others, rescue people, bring some of your own alcohol (not a full bar that would last you 2 weeks), no need to dress up just because someone else does, and pier runners... it's a difficult situation!

Thats a good list. You forgot pool chair hogs. I have see so many fights over this. Everyone seems to hate it.... but the only solution seems to be to get up earlier then the chair hogs... and hog your own chairs! Drives me nuts. But like many on your list, it falls into the "Its ok to be selfish, I'm on vacation". Also, sharing tables with strangers. Or, letting "paid excursion passengers" off cruise before passengers that bought 3rd party.

@veronicanolastname2467

Ай бұрын

I was with you until "letting "paid excursion passengers" off cruise before passengers that bought 3rd party." But I think the answer to that, especially for mega ships, is one gangway off for cruise line excursions and one for everybody else.

@dchenkin02

Ай бұрын

The solution is for cruiselines to enforce the rules. Let security deal with chair hogs who refuse to be considerate of fellow passengers.

@lynnewilliams542

Ай бұрын

I love sharing tables with strangers. I met my best friend on a cruise as dinner table mates

@lynnewilliams542

Ай бұрын

@@veronicanolastname2467 that is what royal did in australia. we had to tender at airlie beach. one tender area for people on their own and hte other opening was for boats going right to the reef

@nicholas_scott

Ай бұрын

@@veronicanolastname2467 It tends to become an issue with tenders, like Belize or the Caymans. I can see both sides, but people argue about it all the time

I have a friend who does not drink very much when we’re not on a cruise. But just because the rules say you cannot bring alcohol on board, he looks at that as a challenge and sneaks on Bailey’s creamer for coffee. And every night in the MDR, we will ask for decaffeinated coffee and put that Baileys in it from his flask. It’s always a hoot!

I have MS, and auto immune arthritis, without the scooter, I’m spending the whole cruise in my room. From my perspective (which is clearly below ambulatory people’s sight line), the biggest issue is people not paying attention, and literally walking into me, or right in front of me. I tend to be super polite, and always apologize, even when it’s clear that it’s not my fault.

My sister was post tripple bypass and needed a scooter on our last cruise. Her biggest issue was several times waiting on an elevator once the elevator opened people without issuse rushed the elevators and we several times had to wait on several elevators because the non impaired people pushed past my sister not caring we had already been not let on 2 other elevators due to entitled people

As long as you activity doesn't impact me or mine.. you do you. Dress however you want... If you want to risk the naughty room... sneek it in. You wanna gamble... gamble. I've met people who get the cruise free because the spend so much in the casino. As an ex smoker... do what you want. You like the ganja... beware, some countries will make you pay big time but not my problem.

Why don’t we all be respectful and mind our own business ? We cruise to have fun. Not judging.

I personally do not pay the gratuity that the cruise line suggest. On my last cruise on NCL I asked my room steward did he receive the gratuities and his statement to me was it does not affect his check at all. So I’ll leave cash gratuities. The cruise lines make enough profit without hiding under gratuities.

I didn't really care about the scooter issue until I saw a significant amount of people that just use it to get around. Not to mention them hitting other cruisers and go dangerously fast.

@joywebster2678

Ай бұрын

I'm a RN, when scooters first energed they were geared to glow slow or slower for safety. These new ones do zoom. I think one idea is for cruise lines to rent a compact scooter that fit into rooms, controlled speed, then ban personal scooters. Be more efficient and controlled.

@pattyinsoflo5431

Ай бұрын

Isn;t it the point to use a scooter to get around? How do you know if a person needs a scooter/wheelchair or not? Do you have x-ray eyes? Many disabled people appear to be able bodied. Not your place to judge. You place is to show a little respect and give them a little room and not walk right in front of them!

@joywebster2678

Ай бұрын

@@pattyinsoflo5431 who u talking to?

@pattyinsoflo5431

Ай бұрын

@@joywebster2678 Im talking to Jon-yo4wj

My husband is in a wheelchair and you have no idea how hard it is to get on an elevator. Time and time again we are the only ones at a bank of elevators and before one opens more people arrive and they rush to the elevator and we have to wait for the next one. We not only have to wait for an elevator that only has 1 or 2 people already on it but we also have to fight the crowds. If you only have 1 or 2 decks to move to, use the stairs and let us who don't have that option use the elevators. End rant. :)

It's maritime law . Any vessel has to assist in any other vessel struggling at sea.

Thank you Sir Tony!!

Tony ,Cruisers & Land Lovers alight just have to learn to NOT be so DIVISES and Live Together , Love & Live ... And Cruise ON !!!

great video tony :)

Great video and topics were right on.

Wow!! Great list

I asked a cruise blog if I can bring a walker for my mom I want to take her but she can't walk long or stand in line long so this gives her support and a seat got some don't go comments it's harder to fly and older people have bucket lists so cruising makes it possible guess they'll always be haters

I am a wheelchair user, the problem is with the people who rent scooters only when they are cruising. And with rental wheelchairs the lack of training for the people who give them assistance. I have seen people parking at the only assessable companion seat with a space for the wheelchair user, and walk down to a regular seat blocking the companion space. I call them opera stars because they’re thinking about ME ME ME and have no clue about what it feels like to be left behind because of their lack of understanding. Unfortunately the crew members don’t want to do anything that might upset an entitled individual.

I can’t believe that you would count the list from 1 to 10 rather than count down from 10 to 1! How dare you count differently than I do! 😂

Gratitude is important and paying your extras is important. Thank you Tony

Thanks, Tony. I needed this chuckle today.

@maryfettig3378

Ай бұрын

I have seen this as well. Yuck!

My son is in a wheelchair so I understand mobility issues, I take issue with the scooters in the halls as they impacted other’s ability to move around. How do you expect others with mobility issues to get around your mobility device?

@iluvutube4886

Ай бұрын

I understand both ways. The cabins also aren't that big, so putting a scooter in them would take away space for people to move around in the cabin! Unless you have a suite, the cabins are usually too small to fit a scooter comfortably.

@pattyinsoflo5431

Ай бұрын

@@iluvutube4886 Across all cruise lines it is against the rules to leave your mobility devices in the hallway because they block the hall incase of an evacuation. My last cruise I could not get my wheelchair around some gentlemans scooter that he left in the hall. I had to wake him at 2am to come out and move it.

@tracymcnichol1560

Ай бұрын

Ya in an emergency where people in scooters/chairs can’t get around the scooters in the hall I wouldn’t be very understanding.

I think the formal nights are a good idea as most folk like dressing up, me, not so much, I would order food to my room and be an old grump....first cruise in July for a fortnight and have 3 x formal nights, I'll be spending it in my room with some room service, I'm on vacation, I want to chill out and not get dressed up, but totally appreciate others like to.

@dchenkin02

Ай бұрын

Go on Norwegian, no formal nights.

@briancoursey886

Ай бұрын

We just went to the buffet on formal nights if we didn’t want to partake in the formal night.

Scooter people - I feel for them. I've seen them waiting their turn for the elevator only to be jumped in front of by a group of just showed up in time folks. Manners! Gone. Sleeveless t's, shorts, and flip-flops should NEVER be allowed in the MDR. That's fast food apparel. Seriously, these days, too many people treat a cruise like a trip to their local convenience store. I've seen better dressed outside of Wal-mart, after midnight leaning against the wall. 🙄

Hey Tony, Great show today!! Agreed on the issues and I'm sure there is more.

luvin ur videos!!!

I suggested my friend bring his switch, and it was awesome. He was chillin on the pooldeck with a drink and switch

Good morning Tony. I always enjoy listening to you. Thank you for be so informative and entertaining. You're the best. Have a good day!

Great video ❤❤❤❤

Yep. Good list, Tony.. Other topics that divide are: 1.) Cruise brands/ Loyalty 2.) Status/Tier 3.) Cabin Type

Perhaps your best episode. Funny, entertaining. Thank you!

#11 Could be “ Lack of sanitary standards”. Those people who think it is unnecessary to wash their hands before entering eating areas, leaving bathrooms and even touching food in the lido with their hands. They seem to believe that these rules do not apply to them.

Just got off Carnival Venezia yesterday and with the new scooter policy there were very few scooters. Many more canes and walkers tho.

Interesting show today Thanks for the entertainment

Bring back the attended buffet stations, because people are pigs and touch everything with their grubby little hands.....gross! I want all the food behind a glass, and I can converse with the attendant! Better in every way!

Great commentary

How can anyone debate rescue at sea? If only common courtesy applied to everyone, everywhere (elevators, buffet, chair hogs, music played loudly in public spaces, phone calls on speaker phone in public spaces).

@brianzembruski5485

Ай бұрын

If media didn't tell them to hate it, they wouldn't. They do what their favorite propagandists tell them.

@julieb7882

Ай бұрын

Those people who complain would probably tread on a person having a major medical emergency on land.

Good list and I assume you had fun putting it together. MOBILITY SCOOTERS How about a serious consideration for safety while onboard a ship at sea. I personally have spent close to 20 years at sea. Both as a crew member and passenger. During that time I have dealt with three serious fires, flooding and other emergencies. What most people don’t understand is that mobility scooters in the case of a serious emergency immediately becomes a liability and places others at risk since additional personnel will be required to render aid. Blocking passages, staff pulled away from regular duties to go out and render aid since you obviously can’t just leave them behind. Seriously, people with mobility issues can easily end up being a serious liability during emergencies. The ocean is unforgiving and will turn on you in an instant. As for smoking, it has no place onboard a ship. Fire onboard a ship spreads fast! So why increase the chance of having one. Free cruises from gambling? Yeah right. That clown is just paying installments for his next cruise. Have a brother that has been in casino management for close to 40 years and he’ll tell point blank, the house never loses. Maybe today but the house plans are always for the long run and once they get you back with their “perks” they will make more from you than you ever win.

Thanks!

Good list. I def am on one side or the other for all of them.

Cruisers can think what they want about rescues at sea, but it's required by maritime law. What happens to them later is another subject. I'm surprised gambling is a divisive issue. You either choose to gamble or you don't. The operative word is "choose". Nobody makes you gamble.

Best entertainment on a ship. Pier Runners!!!

The common issue is people are way to worried about what other people are doing

Love dress up days. Some awesome outfits and very entertaining

@lynnewilliams542

Ай бұрын

I did too for about the first 20 cruises. Now I just take sun dresses for dinner

"Spin gold on an old fashion loom." LOL. Rumpelstiltskin! 😆I don't cruise that much but have to watch Tony.

I love it the Pia Runner

Not exactly related to the videos topic but I just wanted to say that I love a good genuine ask for a like.. I forget about it frequently but when someone asks genuinely, I love to go hit the like button. And I like all your videos Tony! I hope to meet you on a cruise one day, you’re so positive and carefree.

I have a walker I'm really worried about it, however I can't walk without it if walking long distance.

I'm a Christian therefore I don't gamble ever. That is my own conviction . I always pay the gratuities, and then even give more. They work so hard to make our vacation great.

@karlat7880

Ай бұрын

Same on both counts.

@karlat7880

Ай бұрын

@@smm2476 Nobody said it’s only christians who don’t gamble. Anybody can choose not to gamble (or to gamble) for any reason that they want. She was just stating her reason. 💜

Let’s bring all together on the FIRENZE. Looking forward to your up coming adventure.

My favorite list of yours is definitely an old one where you are outside on your patio. I saved it. You are hilarious

Hi Tony. Hope you are having a wonderful day.

Agreed - Smoking is miserable for everyone except the smoker. It's not the 50's and 2nd hand smoke is a real hazard. I wonder how much more the smoking population needs to shrink for this to change? 11.5% is clearly not low enough ....

@TorIverWilhelmsen

Ай бұрын

Oh, it is miserable for the smoker, too. After smoking regularly for a while, the nicotine largely only serves to soothe the smoker's withdrawal symptoms.

@Shan_Dalamani

Ай бұрын

Maybe there should be cruise ships that only take smokers as passengers.

My answer is 1 you should dress how you are asked to dress but if you don't want to I would say go to the other place to eat and be comfortable with how you are dressed. 2 my point is lives matter and I am affirm believe in helping other in distress. 3 mobility issues I am a person who has this issue and need an assistant to get around. I respect other people's space and I have and have patience with those who do not understand it. However you may one day find yourself in the same as those who do have to use a mobility device. So I always say do not judge someone who has a mobility device because you ste not walking in their shoes. 4 I have no comment because something is always going to make the environment dangerous. 5 I use to smoke but don't anymore I do judge those who do as long as they smoke where they should I am ok with it. 6 Alchohol I dont drink so I will tell them to just dont get kicked off the cruise for doing this. Because the will not get a refund. 7 I like video games and internet I also like the peace and quiet so I am okay either way. Vacation is about time with my love one and just being happy to be with them and to just relax however you find yourself enjoying you time. 8 gambling I like the casino I just keep an amount and only spend it and nothing moe. I usually budget 50. So it won't break me. If I win in casino I will still have money to spend in it the next day until the cruise is over. However if I raise the amount I want to to have when I go cruising I will raise my 50 dollars to a hundred dollars it is about having a good time and enjoying what you are doing.

Good show today. Hopefully move is going well.

Yep, very sensitive topics, for sure!

Omgoodness I love the Pac-Man behind you changing colors! Too cute!

When the prices for alcohol is so high, it’s fun to stick it to the cruise line. It’s even a nautical way to do it- Rum Runners , if you know, you know

@common_c3nts

Ай бұрын

There is nothing wrong with bringing your own alcohol and drinks. It is expected to bring you own when you pay so much for the tickets. It is expected to refill at the ports also.

@davee8113

Ай бұрын

@@common_c3nts esp at Cozumel, you have to be careful bringing booze back on board, they have more time and know it’s being done, embarkation, big luggage is much easier to get it by security

@billangell6073

Ай бұрын

Exceptions to the alcohol rules are not well advertised. According to a Ben and David's review Royal Caribbean allows 2 bottles of Champaign or wine and 12 cans of soda to be brought on board. That would be enough for me to avoid buying a drink package.

@dvandkq

Ай бұрын

Not just RumRunners - Amazon sells dozens of fake shampoo, conditioner, etc. bottles for your booze. They even include the adhesive safety seal for the lids! "Shambooze" is a popular product name.

@davee8113

Ай бұрын

@@billangell6073 yes very true, I do this in addition to my sneaky booze

Loved this video! Our love to Jenny 🥰

The Chair Hogs! This is THE biggest divisive cruise topic. Ofcourse, Tony, cruise lines can EASILY fix this, by numbering chairs, and assigning them on a 60 to 90 minute limit. Have a cruise employee in charge of this!

@NYnative61

Ай бұрын

I have no problem with chair hogs at the pool. If we see chairs with towels on them that were put there by guests and not the neatly pre rolled ones by the crew, we just take them off and have a seat. We never move personal bags or other items, but we do ask a crew member to, which they have done. But not always.

@joywebster2678

Ай бұрын

Or like some lines do, remove belongings to a cubby hole by staff when no one is really using the chair, starting early morning. Returning passengers hours later can get stuff from staff.

I love peir runners. Its entertaining. I don't want to see anyone miss or think they spoiled my vacation. Just love watching and cheering for them.

Tony it comes down to people learning tolerance of other people. In the words of the wise" Can't we all just get along?"

Perspectives, situational mishaps, circumstances beyond our control. And Life happens. We all need to listen better and and be kind with more compassion