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@VoiceEnFuego

Ай бұрын

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@conniejohnson9005

Ай бұрын

Too bad cruise lines are not allowing vpn's

I have to say that posting your vacation plans online is just asking for your home to be robbed. I’m really hesitant to go on the cruise board for my cruise because you never know who’s in there.

I still think cruise lines should have one or two security questions to be answered when a passenger wants to cancel a cruise or add major purchases.

@kathybrem880

29 күн бұрын

Agreed

@ScreamingEagleSid

29 күн бұрын

Absolutely! There needs to be a simple method to confirm the identity of the person making the change.

@diamondpearlgem7589

29 күн бұрын

When you make adjustments by phone, they ask for your pin number. They should add a box on the online site for the pin number.

Muster is a safety briefing. Mustard is a condiment for hamburgers and hotdogs.

@bethbounds2873

Ай бұрын

Lol😂

@loriwelln7321

Ай бұрын

30 yrs ago when we took our kids someone said “Hurry up and Ketchup to your Mustard station” and we still say that from time to time 😂

@senseiken1

Ай бұрын

Muenster is a cheese

@Megansaysthis

Ай бұрын

I was watching a video on Carnival Firenze and this lady called the venue Il Mercato ... Il Mercantile, which made me giggle.

@karyndewit193

28 күн бұрын

@@loriwelln7321that’s funny.

Mr Ron White said it best. "You can't fix stupid"

@tduck828

Ай бұрын

100%

@jannoyes6248

Ай бұрын

And I could tell you of ten people that said that before Ron White.

@senseiken1

Ай бұрын

Name 3

@jenbrooks5872

Ай бұрын

​@senseiken1 same person will tell you "tater salad" is only a food dish, and "cupins" are not for beer. (Or taco bell! Lol)

It seems like if the line gets a cancellation notice there should be a mechanism to verify--especially after full payment. Maybe a text to the number on the secure account saying "we received a cancellation for cruise XXXX and you have X hours to contact us or your cruise will be cancelled."

@notinterested6343

Ай бұрын

I like that idea. Give people a chance to fix a mistake that may have happened.

@jdane2277

29 күн бұрын

@@notinterested6343 you'd think a cell phne verification text would be part of the process "You've canceled your 6/24/24 cruise to Cancun. Confirm Y to complete. "

Flushable wipes are actually not very flushable in general. Don't put them in any toilet

@21ThoughtsKennetha

Ай бұрын

Yep, many a city has problems with them. I urged my family to stop but they don listen smh smh

@redhatbear1135

Ай бұрын

The first ones I saw were in a hospital, they told me they had to stop flushing them -- can you imagine the amounts a hospital use!

@evanwells1554

Ай бұрын

Does that include Equate brand? I’m scarred for life 🤕

@jenbrooks5872

Ай бұрын

Especially not if you have a septic tank!!! (Like we do lol. Welcome to rural Maine.)

@redhatbear1135

Ай бұрын

@@jenbrooks5872 Actually, the ones we had from the hospital say they are septic safe!

Are the people using the stool as a cooler the same people that want ice machines on every deck? 😄

@anitaclue9868

29 күн бұрын

😂😂😂

@tracymcnichol1560

29 күн бұрын

😂

@brendasims7797

29 күн бұрын

😮😂

What the plumber told me regarding the wipes is “they are flushable -you can flush them every day all day - what they are not is biodegradable”.

You know, those flushable wipes shouldn’t be flushed down your home toilets too.

We always take butt wipes on a cruise!!! We also take dog poop bags to put them in. Problem solved, no smell in cabin.😊

@lamamacity

29 күн бұрын

Good idea!

@tonialipsey5445

26 күн бұрын

Great idea

You should not flush those wipes at your home either

@cleementine

Ай бұрын

My city says only the three Ps should go in the toilet: Pee, Poo, and Paper. 😉

They provide that 1 ply John Wayne toilet paper...it's rough, tough and don't take shit from anyone!

@bobbymeyer5306

Ай бұрын

😅

@CPO-Snarky

Ай бұрын

Cruise ship toilet paper makes warship toilet paper seem to be luxurious.

@rebeccageiger9110

29 күн бұрын

Posted the same

@suave-rider

28 күн бұрын

@@CPO-Snarky nobody forces you to use it

@joseemarcigliano7256

25 күн бұрын

Just bring a portable bidet bottle!

You should have to be logged into your Carnival account with two factor authorization before they allow you to make drastic changes to your cruise or to add.

@dvandkq

Ай бұрын

No experience with any other cruise line, but that's how Disney Cruise Line operates.

@cruisepryor7627

Ай бұрын

Royal too . Need your DOB

@NurseEthel

Ай бұрын

Yes it shouldn't be that easy to cancel without any verification or double checks! Wife may be leaving hubby behind on the next cruise!

“Flushable” wipes should never be flushed anywhere. I’ve had to clean sewage pumps out way too many times.

I heard from a plumber the flushable wipes aren't good for toilets at home either.

I don't put info online about our vacations until we are back home. The internet is just as dangerous as it is helpful. These mega ships are doing nothing but putting more people in areas and more $$ in the company's pocket. I personally prefer less than 3,500 passenger ships. Thanks for sharing!

@FrielFamilyFootball

Ай бұрын

Who wants to get robbed? We now hire house sitters.

On my first cruise maybe 50 years ago (Cunard Countess) the comedian on board riffed an entire show about all things germane only to cruising. I still remember his telling us that if we all went back to our cabins and flushed at the same time we would be in our next port of call in less than 5 minutes. It was funny then and it’s still funny now.

We cruise with Royal Caribbean, and a few years ago they started moving the bathroom box of tissues to a drawer in the desk in the stateroom. When I first noticed them doing that I asked our stateroom attendant, who told me that it was part of their efforts to keep passengers from flushing them down the toilet. Apparently even that relatively thin tissue paper will gum up the works, so flushable wipes will probably clog the system even faster.

@lynnmoquin2059

29 күн бұрын

If I remember correctly from years ago in the paper industry, tissues (ie Kleenex type) have additives so they don’t disintegrate when wet. That is why they are more harmful to drain pipes than toilet tissue which needs to break down more easily.

I was already aware that flushable wipes are a no-no, so I would use one and then wrap it up REALLY well in toilet paper and throw it away when we were on our cruise. I've done that for years when we take our RV out camping because I don't want those wipes getting stuck in our black tank either. :)

@doriscassan6996

29 күн бұрын

or use the little paper bags meant for disposing of feminine hygiene products

Use the little bags for personal care like tampons to put used wipes in.

@garyelliott2475

Ай бұрын

I carry a roll of those dog poo bags for any wipes we use. That way, we're not using the (probably) more expensive tampon/pad bags they provide.

One man's take on "too many cruisers": 1) The industry trend has been "Bigger and bigger is better" when it comes to ships. (Less so for service). 2) Mega-ships often can't dock in small ports, do it's more difficult to disperse concentrations of cruisers . 3) Tourist infrastructure around those ports that can accept the larger ships is often land-locked and not easily scalable for a 2X capacity. This gets everyone, especially local residents (the ones who elect local officials), too crowded and grumpy. I think the cruise companies have all been a bit short-sighted on the long term impacts to "build only bigger", and as locations are successful in limiting the number of passengers in port each day, we'll all be looking at more eleventh hour itinerary changes that favor sea days and private islands. Maybe all mega-ships all the mega-time aren't mega-best for the long term health of the industry?

@micheleskeggs2173

Ай бұрын

Agree 100%. I once asked John Heald if Carnival would ever build some mid size ships again...he said never. IMO cruising is right now at it's peak, however what happens when the lines can't fill these mega ships. As you said these large ships cause problems getting into ports and the ones they get into are so over crowed. I have cruised since '72 so I've watched the industry grow...not all for the better. I have no interest in so many sea days or going to a pvt. island which reminds me of Coney Island (NY). Perhaps I've cruised for so many years and know what I like and it's time for something else. I do know one thing...a business has to listen to it's base. If I wanted to sail on a aircraft carrier I would have joined the Navy. Sorry this is so long. Many Thanks.

@williamwatson689

Ай бұрын

You have plenty of company with the content of your posting reply.

@notinterested6343

Ай бұрын

​@@micheleskeggs2173 I don't think you comment is too long. I think it's just right. I also happen to wholeheartedly agree with you.

@plasma453

Ай бұрын

I suspect the demise of the huge ships will come if/when a major disaster happens at sea. Imagine the chaos on board in such a situation.

@planesandbikes7353

29 күн бұрын

pros and cons. Biggest downside to my perspective is the space on board being unable to accomodate 5,000 plus people on the outside decks, and in venues inside too. Umm as for too many people descending on a village at once .. well we just cruised to Skagway and it was all ships with 3000 ppl or fewer. ... but 5 of them at the same time. 13,000 passengers in the wee village at once lol. That is still too many people, like having 2.5 Icons at once. umm I like the big central mall in the gigantic ships but I liked the quietness of no kids and lots of empty seating in the Edge ship we were on.

Flushable wipes marketing lies work too well. They are "flushable" in the same sense that billiard balls are flushable. Flushable means they'll go down the toilet hole, not that they won't screw up something up nor that you SHOULD flush them.

I am never fully convinced I am on a cruise until I hear the toilet flush.

Viking is NOT the problem! Royal and Carnivals mega ships are the issue for ports wanting limits.

@pfranks75

29 күн бұрын

I’ve done several Viking Cruises and like low key no disco or gambling vibe!

He's dead because when he hit the water it was just like hitting concrete. People need to realize that when you hit the water from 17 decks (stories) up the water is not soft like jumping into a swiming pool. People brake bones jumping from 7 stories high. 17 stories/decks is a death sentence.

@jahbern

29 күн бұрын

I thought he jumped from deck 5? But either way, if you’re jumping you’re not trying to hit the water in a way that minimizes injury. 20m divers who dive for a living only dive a couple of times a day in practice, and only a few times a week - that’s how hard that water is on the body. Even deck 5 would be a catastrophic jump, especially if the ship is moving.

Paul was a great CD on a few of our RC cruises. He said only what goes in your mouth should go in the toilet. Good advice. I use the sanitary napkin bag to dispose of used wipes.

THANK YOU!!! I’ve been so tired of hearing people refer to their “room Stewart”. ❤

The flushable wipes situation is a problem at hospitals too. My hospital stopped buying them because it damaged the plumbing system so badly.

Small is better. If you are seeking the glitz and glamor of a megaship, go to Las Vegas. When your monster ship and two or three other regurgitate thousands onto a tiny island, all you will see are tourist traps and artificiality. To see the real culture and ambiance of a place, a small group with a knowledgable guide can bring you to the places that the locals go. My cruising was mostly on small ships, and I visited many places and experienced many things that would not have been possible with a typical cruise ship mob.

@Dabeachguy

29 күн бұрын

Nah I’ll stick to the mega ships. 👍

Also, "flushable" wipes are a nuisance to local water treatment plants. They literally have a machine that removes them and they have to send them to solid waste (the dump)

We never post anything about upcoming trips or while on the trip. If we ever post something, it is after we return. No need to let the world know you are not home.

Carnival requires that you give them your PIN number when you call to make a change on your reservation. They should require it as well to make changes online too. This would have stopped their cruise from being cancelled since it's a number you give to your agent when you book a cruise.

I love Carnival’s new way of making money. All they need is a name and booking number and they can cancel anyone’s cruise, keep all the money and sell the cabin again. If asked, they can just say “oh, it was someone in Canada who cancelled your cruise”. Only an honest cruise line would think to contact a cancellation passenger and check they really intended to do that. Much easier to pocket the money.

Not “how” does it happen….”why” why would someone cancel someone else’s cruise? What benefit do they gain from that? They don’t get any money….why would they cancel it?

@Megansaysthis

Ай бұрын

It's the type that wants to watch the world burn

@aussieragdoll4840

29 күн бұрын

So they can jump in & book that cabin for themselves, perhaps?

@cz8024

29 күн бұрын

@@aussieragdoll4840 That would make them awfully easy to catch, no?

Thank you for all your PSAs. Much appreciated.

Every time a bell rings a steward gets his wings.

@LaLidoLoca

Ай бұрын

lol

Good morning Tony & Co. Truly appreciate the amazing job yall do for the Loca Fam and the entire Cruising Community 🛳

That is really lax security on Carnival’s part if I only need last name and booking number to cancel a cruise. SMH

I'm a plumber. The only areas I've ever seen issues (on land) with flushable wipes is with septic tanks. 25 years and never have I seen or heard of an issue with them in a home with modern plumbing.

Crushed it with the opening PSA!

I've seen a couple of "tips and tricks" videos demonstrating that cabin storage box being re-purposed as a cooler. That's where the idea disseminated from.

Love the humor in your vids

Thanks Tony really enjoy your youtube info keep up the good work

You can also use it as a coffee table. Flip the lid over. It’s mighty fine!

REALLY! Loved your description of the ships toilet..great sound affects!

Thank you, Tony.

I think and it’s just my opinion……while in lock down during C. People want to get out and explore. We sure missed it. Here’s another fun thing to talk about…….tidying up your room before they clean. My husband thinks it’s funny that I do that. 😂 I can’t help it.

OMG, thank you for the long overdue PSA. Please do 'dinning' v. 'dining' next. :)

I take wipes but dispose of them in the sanitary bags when it's necessary to use them.

Lol at the license plate frame. I knew a cop that was all into Batman. He wore black off duty, drove an all black sports car, with Batman as the actual license plate! 😂

That sound was perfect 😂😂😂😂

The cruise ships should all put in Bidets and do away with there very bad excuse for TP that way nothing can clog the pooper

Spring Hill has a Chick-fil-A and it makes me drive all the way down from Homosassa! Love your videos, the content, and your creativity! Thanks for all you do neighbor! We appreciate you!

Great video ❤❤❤❤

Carnival do not supply a trash basket in their bathrooms. There's' just a metal box with no garbage bags.

Yes even though ours are "flushable" we don't flush them ever!

I love your ❤"flushy" sound effects 😂😂 perfect soundtrack 😂😂

I thought I was the only one who really hated the ship TP but then I heard people were bringing Charmin in their suitcases! That'll plug the pipes for sure. I live in fear of someone doing that near our cabin and ending up flooding our cabin as well as theirs. 😢😢😢

Oh my goodness!! Has it been that long???? I remember the Dollar Tree episode! Great job Tony. ~Cara 😊

18 Million here we go!! 🎉

once you see the thing, you see it everywhere: Baader-Meinhof phenomenon

Hi Tony. Great show last night. You are right, can't make this stuff up. Prayers for the family. People should know by now, the internet is not safe! Every one is building more ship's. The port's are saying, slow down! Congratulations on your new milestone 🎉. They are not "flushable " even at home. As always thank you for all you do ❤

I wondered where he was going with ‘stool’ 😂 but yeah, can’t cure stupid!

I dont even post my Cabin #. Nor do we tell anyone especially online when or where we are going. Wether by land or by sea. Then when we're back hom we'll post pics of our Vacation.

Thank you for my daily laugh!

Always enjoy your show. 18 million Baby!

Got to agree use the bags for the wipes as a plumber for 40 years wipes cause a lot of unnessecary problems. especially on vacuum systems

@redhatbear1135

Ай бұрын

Vacuum systems came to my mind too!

Baadee Meinhoff phenomenom. When you learn something then you hear it or see it quite frequently thereafter.

@stephaniedavis6531

28 күн бұрын

Oops, Baader Meinhoff

Tony as long as you have a channel you have a life member with me, keep up the fantastic work God Bless

Speaking of cruise ship toilets, back in March we had one on the Pride that didn't flush for about 5 seconds after hitting the button. First time it happened I thought it was working them all of a sudden after a few seconds came the baaa-WOOOOOOSH of a normal cruise ship toilet. We'd never experienced that before.

You do the toilet sound perfectly! Congratulations!

Yep, freaked me out first time too. It sucks. 😂

Didn't get a chance to respond to your post from yesterday (?) about you being more yourself - cracking jokes, being funny and entertaining. Personally I love listening to your channel for that reason. You're entertaining AND you deliver valuable information. You be you, man, don't let anyone tell you otherwise. BTW where did you get the "For Your Face" schtick? I remember there was a comedian back many years ago who did a fake Italian accent and used to say "Wassa matta fo yo face?" We used to go around joking and using that line but it's been many years since I heard it. That was in my youth and I'm 67 now so for me it was many moons ago.

The Cruise industry needs to expand to more places so that they aren't overflowing the cruise ports they have now. Also, the big issue is that there are often 5-9 cruise ships in one port on one day. That is like dumping several towns into these towns.

Congrats on over 250K!Tony, what happened to your clear gray frames?

To make it more secure, Carnival should implement another layer of security where you use a passcode they send before you get to the area where you can cancel, etc. Much more secure.

'Flushable' wipes are not only not flushable in cruise ship toilets, they are actually not flushable in on-land toilets, either. Ask any plumber or sewage system maintenance person, and they'll tell you the horror stories of build-up of these wipes clogging, damaging, and causing back-up (and even breakage) of pipe/sewage systems. 😝

If you want to use wipes, just bring along ziplock snack size bags to toss them away.

As to the person that had their cruise cancelled, the cruise lines can make one very simple change to prevent this. Just send an email to the email address on file with a link to confirm the cancellation or any changes.

Good Morning Tony and I hope that you have a wonderful Wednesday

Use the bags provided for sanitary napkins to dispose of the flushables.

I can imagine the husband who posted the booking number on line ain’t gonna get lucky anytime soon 😵‍💫

So sad about that cancelled cruise. 😢

I always bring plastic bags to throw the wipes away.

This why so many websites have multiple levels of security. I find it a pain in the backside, but would make some else canceling my cruise it is worth it.

That's why I like Bimini. 1 ship at the time. Crowds are small

Every cruse ship I’ve been on has had a sign that said “No flushable wipes”.

Palma is on our itinerary for July.

Tony, thanks for the spelling lesson to open your video...Could you please cover the "to vs too vs two" and "your vs you're" debacle next? Their might bee a hole video dedicated two the correct use of the apostrophe in our future! Thanks for being you and keeping it fun to watch!

Think the 2017 Dollar tree was the first vlog I saw of yours Tony 😊

Flushable wipes are not flushable anywhere. It’s a lie. My mother spent $3000 getting her entire plumbing redone after clogging hers with “flushable“ wipes.

Great impression of a cruise ship to let flush! 😂😂

Giving you a 10/10 on the ship toilet impression!!! 😂😂😂😂

I used the stool as a hamper 😂

I take small garbage bags and throw everything into those (including wipes) and then tie the bag shut so the steward never has to handle anything that might be unpleasant. I learned I had to tie the bag because one steward was emptying the bag instead of taking it all.

As soon as you explained the different between stewart (stuart) and steward, I clicked the like button. Can you also teach people the difference between a boat and a ship?

LOL on beginning..thank Heavens I know something!!! Viking sounds really nice to me..as now I am getting older, my thing of wanting to get on as many passenger ships and lines as possible...is waning and desre to put that time and money into a few certain companies with different philososphies in product.

Royal requires a birthdate of one of the passengers to add a cruise as a security process.

good morning!