What cruise issue would take a stand for?

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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!

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!"

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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!

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.

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

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.

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

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 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.

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. 🙂

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.

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.

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

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!

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!

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

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

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.

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.

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

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! 😂

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

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!

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

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.

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.

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

Love dress up days. Some awesome outfits and very entertaining

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?

Best entertainment on a ship. Pier Runners!!!

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.

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

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

#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.

To self debark or not? Just got off the Crown Princess 5/4/24. During disembarkation, a man on the elevator flipped his lid when two ladies slid into the elevator with their rolling luggage. They only had 2 small size rolling bags but he couldn't help himself and complained there was no room for all their 'crap'. My husband and I were also waiting for an elevator to disembark and were glad we didn't have to take the ride with THAT guy. As far as luggage goes they hardly had anything, I've seen much bigger luggage being taken off. Definitely knew what HE thought about self disembarkation! He was such an ass but the ladies seemed to let his grumbling roll off their backs. At least it seemed that way until the doors shut. Who knows what went down after that. 🤣

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. 🙄

I don't mind that people use scooters but when they have no patience and start hitting and running over others this is what upsets me.

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

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).

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

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. :)

Thank you Sir Tony!!

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

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.

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!

The adults only outdoor semi out of the way smoking area is where I meet people and make friends on cruises! That's my social spot. It helps if there's a bar close by. 😊

Great video and topics were right on.

great video tony :)

Wow!! Great list

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.

Thanks, Tony. I needed this chuckle today.

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

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.

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

My first cruise was in 1993 an suits for men were MANDATORY at the least. I believe that the cruise ship should have a barge being towed and that is where smokers should be LOL!!! I LOVE pier runners. They are entertainment and most of us go to the Lido deck to took for them. We keep the tips on and give extra to the employees that we fell have gone above the standard1

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

Great video ❤❤❤❤

Dress code for me is hard. Some woman with her ta-ta's hanging out and I have to look. That makes my wife mad. Peoples lives are more important than my cruise. I was on a cruise in Canada. Person on ship needed to get to a hospital. People were mad that this person couldn't wait till the next port. If that was you needing hospital care. You would be happy they went out of the way get you needed help. You said it right Experience based activities. I like meeting people, and learning about their culture. I like nature, learning about it and hiking in it. I especially like riding on trains. My money goes to these activities. You put your money toward what makes you happy. Treat crew as people and not as slaves. Pay them for the services they provide. Things not talked about chair HOGS and people who do not watch what their kids are doing. Enjoyed this one a lot and gave it a thumbs up.

luvin ur videos!!!

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

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.

Yes Tony, definitely sore subjects. Like you, I see both sides to the issues put. The problem(s) is with people who abuse the situation, on each side. There are SO MANY people who think they are entitled whether it is a mobility challenged person, a smoker, a pier runner etc...Unlike some people, I try to see and understand another person's opinion or issue. There are too many What About Me and I know my rights and what I am ENTITLED to people, I wish we could be a little kinder, more understanding and accepting.

we missed the closing jingle! Cruise news is over!🎶

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

I used to like cruise elegant night but I think the time has come and gone. I say 100% ban on smoking of any kind. I was on a cruise once, seen some young kids in Cozumel close to the pier playing by themselves. About a half hour later they were boarding the boat trying to drag their falling down drunk parents onto the boat. I like to drink on the boat but that’s a bit extreme.

lol - I bet myself that pool chair saving was going to make the list

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!

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!

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 ....

As for rescuing people, it’s an accepted part of life at sea that if a ship see a distress signal they have to respond to it. It doesn’t matter where the people come from. That is not a problem for the ship’s Captain.

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

Tony, I agree with you that you should wear what the guidelines say you should wear. I just got off a cruise on Rhapsody of the Seas where I observed a woman in the main dining room wearing her bathing suit covered by a see-through tunic.😮

I have mobility issues and I have been looked at sideways and the elevator issues I won’t get into that but the cruise lines have accommodated them to a point. Let them go and be let us be.