I’m a natural skinny guy and I never even considered what fluffy cruisers go through. Thank you for opening my eyes to this. I’ll be mindful about fluffy cruisers from now on

Was at the Doctor office a little under three months ago. I was tipping the scale at 395. Way to close to breaking 400. I had the face the music moment. I'm now down 52lbs. Working my way to get under 300 and then under 200

I used to be 386 lbs. I'm down to 190. I still see the big girl in me. I remember so well the days of flying, and people staring wondering if the seat belt would make it around me. I also remember being on rides and laughed at when I couldn't fit. Thank you for being kind and informative, because although I am not as fluffy, I still feel the struggle mentally

Tony this is really nicely done. So important to hear this type of information from an experienced source in a non- offensive way!!

I would also advise whatever size you are to cross pack with your travel partner 50/50 on all clothes, dress shoes etc. This way if a suitcase gets lost you'll still have some clothes. Is really hard to get replacement clothes no matter what size you are. It happens!

5 years ago I was 315 pounds and I got turned away from the Harry Potter ride at Universal. We started to lose weight and I’m down to 220. Life is so much easier now, I’ll never let my self go back and will be under 200lbs someday.

Hi Tony my name is Eli and Recently, after many wanderings and inquiries in search of the first cruise, I also became acquainted with your wonderful channel. And yet I feel a strong need to thank you and cherish you a lot of love following a series of your videos that I watched recently and I wanted to point out that your honesty and the way you express things touched my heart. And I feel a certain shared destiny with the issues you raised since I am married to a partner with a large body and me myself are not counsider as a tiny. and while I adore her and love every centimeter of her body I am awake and aware of facing the accompanying difficulties and the prejudices of the environment that accompany her and us throughout our life together and despite the difficulties and limitations that sometimes arise. And yet I love her so much and I wouldn't want her to change or be different even for a moment unless she wants to. Your spoken word video is full of inspiration and good advice and I have no words to express the excitement and gratitude that followed. I hope you will continue to create and produce interesting and entertaining content and as in the sea, so too in life sometimes there are storms or bad people and we have to steer towards the bright and safe horizon. Thank you very much my dear.

The sky ride bikes on the carnival ships have a 250lb weight limit! Online it said 300lb but it was 250lb on board. I was extremely disappointed and couldn’t ride them :( but needless to say I’ve been on a diet ever since I got home so next time I can ride them!! Still got 20lbs to go (25lbs down) and they have been my main motivation.

One of your best videos! So helpful to many, including myself, who is a fluffy cruiser(19 cruises). Some of my tricks have been to choose aisle seat on plane in main cabin and once in air, raise aisle arm rest, actually move furniture a little in hotel rooms of cabins to give more room between bed and wall, go to lunch when first opens so can choose optimal seating, and choose cruise cabins that optimize distances to places I frequent the most.

You are unfailingly kind, thank you for doing this and especially for the post script after the list. My husband is a tall and larger guy and he was concerned about many of the items covered in this video. It's a great resource, thank you.

As half of a fluffy couple, I know all too well of these issues. Thank you so much for your straight forward information. I am also a wheelchair/scooter user and have been treated extremely well on Carnival. Hopefully sailing in November! Bless you, Tony for this thought provoking and informative video,

Being informed is so important for anyone taking a vacation

Thank you for this. It’s so nice to see a video for plus size people! I appreciate you!

Thank you for such an informative video. I wish I had known these things before my first cruise, almost a decade ago. I am a fluffy cruiser who is also disabled, due to an automobile accident. I realized you have to enjoy things whenever you get the chance, rather than waiting until "someday." I am ambulatory, with braces and a cane, and get along rather slowly. The walking distances were a bit of a surprise, but I was happy to see that some ports seem to have pedicabs or trolleys available when disembarking. Seating can be a literal "pain," not only because of width, but also many seem to be so low that it is a struggle to rise. One area you didn't mention was the deck seating provided to balcony rooms. I love to sit out and enjoy the breezes and views, but not wedging myself in and out of the metal chairs (on Carnival). It never occurred to me to ask if there were any other seating options available for accommodation. But one of the biggest problem I have with cruising, and often hotels in general, is with the bathroom -- specifically the showers. Does anyone actually take a bath in a basic tub when on vacation? Why aren't simple walk-in showers the standard? I know that a limited number of rooms are wheelchair accessible with large "roll-in" showers, but I'm not at the point that I need all those amenities. And I don't like taking them from someone else who might. But I cannot step over the sides of the tubs, and my mother who has RA finds it difficult as well. Five days of sponge baths was not fun. The workout room shower didn't even cross my mind, but I wouldn't have wanted to do that every day, anyway. I will say that the last Carnival cruise I was on seemed to have many shower bathrooms, based on the floorplan when we were selecting our rooms. I hope that this is an indication that things may be changing.

I’m a guy who is 6’5” and 450lbs who loves to cruise, so this video and all of your others are great tools. Thank you for addressing these issues!

As a group exercise instructor who focuses on Seniors, obese, and people with knee and ankle issues, get or find some chair "aerobics" classes. Chair marching and doing leg lifts in a chair will help build up your quads which in turn will take a lot of the strain on your knee joints and transfer it to your muscles. You can find a lot of Chair Aerobic videos included with Amazon Prime and a few good ones for sale for $10USD. KZfaq also has Chair Aerobic Videos. Make sure you use a non cushioned armless chair

I can suggest something about the airplane seating. If you have to book two seats, you might as well book a first class. The seats are larger and your luggage is almost always part of the price of the ticket. I plan on going on an excursion that requires a helicopter ride to get to the dog sledding. when reading everything about it, it did state a weigh limit of 250 pounds. they do rate the exercise for you. this is a cruise to Alaska and they show everything about these on the ships website. People just need to read what is out there for what they choose to do. this is a great subject to bring up. Thanks for sharing!

You are awesome! First you don’t look your size, but being honest about weight and size really helps those who are afraid to ask. I wanted to add something really important for large travelers: airline staff are very discreet in proving a seatbelt extension if you ask for one. I carry my weight in my belly and even when I was pregnant I needed one.

Well said Tony... Get Out There And ENJOY Yourself, Life Is Too Short

Thank you for this. My wife and I are fluffy and it’s nice to have a KZfaqr that gets it and understands the issues we face.

We have sailed Royal Caribbean twice and both times they supplied me with an extension cord and a gallon of distilled water for my CPAP. They were in our cabin on arrival

You’d think the Tee shirt companies would realize fluffis have money & there are plenty of us!

I just love the term 'fluffy cruisers'. Me and hubby have booked our trip of a lifetime, now deferred to February 2022 due to covid. I suffer with anxiety and am also fluffy. I have been so anxious about having problems on board, but your fab video has reassured me. Thank you!

With all this uncertainty, in September 2020, I made a commitment that my next cruise, I would be the least "fluffy" I had ever been on a cruise. All your videos in 2019 were very inspirational, and I still appreciate them today. Well, that next cruise was going to be one month from today, and I am only 5 lbs away from the lightest I have ever cruised at, so even though our cruise is cancelled, I'll still be celebrating. Maybe if my June cruise isn't cancelled, walking the stairs up to (the restaurant previously known as) the buffet will be a quite a bit easier!

Excellent advice. All very true. -We adjusted our packing after the first time we had to drag luggage around an airport. We do take advantage of the laundry services on the ship. We've never had any issues (knock on wood) and if someone sees me wearing the same thing 3 times...oh well... I'm on board to have fun.

This is such a wonderful channel I never knew such a thing exist. I have always wanted to go on a cruise but being a bigger gal it has it's challenges thank you so much for all the wonderful advice.

I have a tip for those who want to have easier elevator access. We always book cabins on the Lido deck, which has the buffet. So many people are always coming and going from the “unlimited food” deck, that we never have to wait long for an elevator when we leave our cabin to go elsewhere on the ship.

Thank you, Tony. I always fly Southwest and even though I’ve lost weight, given the tiny seats, I still need the extra seat. It took a health scare for me to get serious about weight lost, and after many months, I’ve come to love Keto.

I am tall with a “healthy” weight, so I had never considered many of the challenges fluffy people encounter on a cruise ship!

A comprehensive thoughtful guide. It's appreciated.

Wow, what a thoughtful video!! I love your videos!

Due to mobility issues there are a few things I need to consider: the height of a chair seat from the floor, the height of stairway steps, shower handicap bars, and walkway incline with handrails. I don't let these issues stop me, I just prepare myself for more effort, caution, and slower speed. My intent is to use ship stairways. My expectation is to have a fantastic cruise experience. I know my limitations and how to compensate. I'm still learning how to deal with people who assume I have normal abilities because I look normal. Whatever 'normal' is. SH'ngTF has not yet happened in my world. There is so much to experience and enjoy, and DO...

Thank you! Trying to convince my fluffy husband to go cruising!

Thanks Tony, I'm a fluffy cruiser and your tips will help.

Tony I know where your coming from I'm a little larger then you and I put off a lot of things sadly I sit in my chair and do nothing I am 73 yrs old and the joy in my life is watching yours and other channels and watching cruise ships sail out of miami harbor web cam wishing I were on one.....Thank you for making this video YOU ARE GREAT Dave

Notify the cruise line and they will supply an extension cord. Royal Caribbean provided distilled water for free!

That was an amazing info video. You went to the basic issue on all 11 considerations. Thank you!

Thank you agian fo being so kind, educaioinal, thoughtful and sincere! You two both rock! Your sensitivity is overwhelmingly supporttive!!! Thanks again and keep being your two wonderful selves! Sign me Fluffy and Happy! ;-)

I'm average size and fitness my travel partner is obese and less fit. I took your videos advice when booking everything but I missed some things. Walking, stairs, excursions: she moved slower than I so things took longer than I expected. She was very achy the next day after excursions that I thought we're in her level. Towels, life vests and lockers were too small. She also struggled with lifting her legs to get into stuff or to climb. I would love a video about more things to consider when vacationing while fluffy

Tony, I informed both Royal Caribbean and Disney that I used a CPAP machine and I was provided an extension cord and a gallon of distilled water. My RCCL cruise was for 18 days and they provided 2 gallons of distilled water. They will also tape the extension cord to the carpet if you want them to so you won't trip over it.

Thank you, I appreciate your open and honest video. You brought up a lot of things I hadn’t thought of as well as ideas on over coming them.

Going on to many cruises has made me fluffy, am I going to stop?, no I’m not.

Thank you for this perspective..I have spent my life doing these things...always been fluffy..lol. so nice to hear someone speak on things I always have on my mind when I do new things. Love your channel!

Great info. I never thought about the pool access. I typically avoid the pool because it is so crowded, but it never entered my mind about ladder access.

Tony, as a mature man of size, many of these pointers were great, not just for cruising, but for every day activities. Keep up the good work!

Man. Thank you so much for making this video. These are all questions I’ve had and didn’t know where to go for answers. I feel so much more comfortable about cruising now!!

What an insightful guide and done respectfully and in an encouraging way. It opened my eyes to the challenges some people face and the tips were great to avoid unpleasant situations. My husband has weak leg muscles and some of these things are helpful for him too. Thanks for your kind and reasonable presentation.

This is such an awesome video with much-needed information. I hope plus size people will not let their size prevent them from taking such an awesome vacation.

So agree with this!!! Go live your life. Be as active as you can be. Enjoy yourself. Be you and be proud of it. It may take a bit more homework is all.

Being a plus size person, I completely appreciate this video. Some things I never thought of (like the airlines). Gives me things to look into before we cruise. Thank you :)

Thank you so much for a video most streamers don’t consider. I’m now 76 and walking is an issue and I proactively ordered a scooter and a handicap accessible room. I’m shocked,however, to learn there are only 4 handicap cabins on each deck. I’m glad I booked early !

Thanks Tony for your totally awesome video!!! I was 386 lbs down to 346 and more to go. Sharps containers can also be supplied. Weight Watchers has really helped me.

Horseback riding is an excursion with a weight limit. Thanks for this video!

Thanks so much for this PSA Tony, I did not know about Southwest Air giving refunds back if you buy an extra seat!

I'm a small person but I watched this haha.

Thank you for all these tips! I wish more people understood how difficult it can be and it is not always as simple as cutting calories.

Thank you for thinking of us fluffy people.😍

Just an FYI I asked John Heals if there are pool lifts (for those who can't use ladders in pools) he said they do have them on many ships, just as the workers in pool area to arrange.

Thank you for this video. The CPAP tip was huge! I am planning on my first cruise in fall of ‘22 and hope to weigh far less than I do now, but even if I lose 100lbs I’ll still be plus sized. Thank you for preparing me to have a better experience.

Thanks for giving this information, it may keep someone from an embarrassing situation. I want everyone to be able to enjoy cruising like I do. Great job Tony.

Your videos are awesome. Thank you for doing this. I can't wait to go on my first cruise. Thank you for arming me with helpful info.

Awesome video!! I was on Princess, and found out there is an outlet UNDER the bed, which now makes sense because you have lights by your bed. I just needed an adapter from the Steward, who was happy to give it. Made it so much easier, that we didn't have to run an extension cord across the room.

Awesome video!! I'm a fluffy cruiser. I am working to get healthier but you got it right!! Love your own skin and know that its a journey with hills!! Be true to yourself!

Thanks for your recent link-back to this video, and for putting yourself out there to make it! I am looking and booking my first cruise now that the vax requirements are dropped, and I'm so excited! I'm a bigger person, and my husband is tall and all legs (he has issues with seats being too close in front at times). This video was super helpful, kind, and encouraging. THANK YOU for all of the time and work you put into your channel.

Trick for CPAP machines. Bring on your own extension cord. We bring the one we use to hook up our Christmas lights. It’s the green one with the 3 outlets in a triangle. Using magnetic hooks, we run our cord along the ceiling so to keep it off the floor. Yes, you are suppose to use distilled water in your CPAP machine. This water only comes in 1 gallon jugs which is a pain to carry on. So, we use bottled water. The place or machines came from gas told us absolutely NOT to use the ship water.

CPAP machine: Norwegian will leave free distilled water in your cabin if you let them know in advance that you need it. Not sure about the other cruise lines; I didn't have a CPAP before now.

I would love a post Covid look at the pre cruise vlogs. Like what is different, what is not, what will be temporarily changed, what is permanent (or will be). Just a general comparison I think would be a fun video!

Ty Tony..Im very tall 6' We sail very soon out of Galveston..first cruise..we will do a walk about first day..🥰

I use a CPAP. I bring 2 extension cords - one from the outlet to one side of the bed, and one from the first cord to the other side of the bed. That gives us an outlet on each side of the bed (useful for charging phones and Kindles). I also bring some duct tape to tape down the extension cord from the desk to the bed, so no one trips over the cord. I use my smart phone as a bedside alarm clock, so an outlet is indispensable.

I have never seen all this info collected in one spot. Good job! We have learned about most of these items by having problems on cruises. One thing I don't know how to handle is when we go on an excursion, there is no way to know ahead of time if the bus has a place to put the wife's walker. Sometimes we just have to leave it at the boarding point and hope its there when we get back. We don't take a wheel chair accessible bus because there are people in wheel chairs who need that spot.

Great points. Lots of things I never considered.

Your personality has come a longgggggggg way since this "fluffy video"!! You are soo fun, outgoing and bubbly now and I look forward to each new vid of yours!! Additionally, You have great hair!!

Awesome advice. I am fluffy. It’s the bathroom issues I will worry about most . Lol. But I will continue to cruise because I refuse to give up my fun times

As I am still "Fluffy" but not where I used to be. 426lbs now 256lbs. I also am 5'10 and a size 11 shoe. I have found all you have said to be on point. My big feet are always in the way, never enough room for them. My head bumps everything. I arr's can not fit in most chairs because of my thunder thighs. Chaffin is a real thing.

Well said Tony ... as a fluffy cruiser I found CMV accommodating ... P and O next.. not letting my size stop me ..... keep up the great work good Sir !!

Have not seen anyone address this issue and appreciate your kindness to all people.

Thanks Tony for sharing this useful information. I have mobility issues and use a CPAP machine. I’m traveling on Holland America Eurodam in January. I was able to pre-purchase a gallon of distilled water for $2.95, not terrible expensive and I’m just glad I am able to have some distilled water for my CPAP machine. Many of your comments apply to those of us with mobility issues, thus I’m thankful that you put together this list of helpful tips. Nice job!...Ed

On CPAP, I’ve had one for many years, you can usually get an extension from your steward, usually… A few cruises ago it was a challenge for them, I think they got one from engineering, lol. Now I bring my own, as well as some gaffers tape to cover it.

Thanks.

I'm 5'8" and 360. My gf is a BBW. We sailed on Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas in May. I needed a mobility scooter on the ship so I rented from Scootaround. That was a big help. I requested an accessible cabin which was nice and roomy, and the bathroom was great. Plenty of room to get to the toilet. I requested a shower chair instead of the fold down bench. Dining room not an issue, we got armless chairs in the MDR and had no problems with the other restaurants. We weren't interested in rock climbing or the zip line so that wasn't a problem either. Bars and lounges had accessible seats. When I sang karaoke I asked for a chair onstage. Getting around the ship was a breeze. Also--RC will supply CPAP users with an extension cord and distilled water no charge. I don't use one but I wanted to respond to what he mentioned.

Thanks for the info! This my boyfriend's first cruise and our first vacation together. He is a similar size to you. I never knew SW offered a perk of an extra seat. After watching this video I immediately called and added on an extra seat for him! Thanks for the tip!

Hi #TeamTony! Thanks for this valuable video!! Here are a few things to add: 1) I use a CPAP machine. On Carnival, I call in and order a gallon of distilled water. It's $3. They note I have a machine and leave a power strip in the room. I don't know if other cruise lines do this. 2) I love Southwest Airlines! I don't buy an extra seat. When I get to the gate, I ask for an extra seat and they give me one. They also put it in the system so that you automatically get pre-boarding and an extra seat on your return. -On American, I have to fly first class to fit in a seat. Sucks paying double! 😠 😥 3) Also, I can't eat or drink anything on travel days because I cannot fit in an airplane bathroom. In 1st class you get unlimited drinks. I had ONE mimosa and had to wee 20 minutes later. That was miserable (and kind of funny. If there was a video, we'd all die laughing 😂). 4) Weight restrictions on excursions are available when you first try to sign up. I tried to do a helicopter tour in Grand Cayman. If you're over 250 lbs (even by 24 pounds! 😥) they won't take you. I asked if I could buy 2 seats ($400!) and they said no.

Great look at a never discussed issue. Having several large people in my family such things are always a thought.

Frankly, there are all kinds of differences which make travel complex for people. I haven't cruised and don't know that I ever will, but I enjoy your channel.

I've always been a mid size girl. But with being stuck at home and worries of getting sick i am definitely a big girl now. I have never had these issues before. I am worried about my upcoming cruises. Any updates or a female perspective on being a bigger person on a ship would be awesome! Thank you!!

Thank you so much for this video and channel!! Much insight and help!!

This is a very nice informative video for those who might need to know the challenges to the "fluffy cruiser". I especially appreciated your accurate information about CPAP machine and planning ahead to make sure that those with a CPAP can cruise without worry. Great work, Tony!!❤️

Thank you for considering "fluffy " people 💖 great considerations!

Awesome video Tony, from one fluffy to brother to another. I use a CPAP machine and we have only been on one cruise on Disney Magic and had plug ins right beside the bed. My wife and I love your videos. You are very entertaining.

Norwegian was very accommodating regarding a cpap machine. The steward provided an extension cord for it.

My husband has a cpap and we just brought an unused gallon distill water and they were cool with it

Staff will remove your extension cord and put one in for you if they see it. Go to customer service desk and tell them you have cpap. There are lots of cruisers who use pap do there’s a long sheet of names. You can use tap water in your cpap without an issue. (Sleep tech here!)

They brought me a cord and water for my C pap machine. Very accommodating. I was on Carnival Cruise Line.

Hi Tony and Jenny!! I am a FLUFFY CRUISER WANNABE! 🤣🤣🤣. Do NOT fly SPIRIT AIRLINES if you are FLUFFY!! I had a huge bruise on my leg from trying to squeeze into the seat when people were rushing me out of the aisle when I was going to sit down. I will cruise 🚢 one day in the future since I have too many bills to pay off first... I will be a “blue “ card member happily!! 😊 Love your channel and La Lido Loca family!!

Really good tips! Leaving Fri for my cruise and plan on walking to restaurants a few minutes before my friends so no one has to wait for me. 😏

I’m glad to know about the CPAP water, I never thought I could ask for help with that. I tried to figure out the problem myself.

Thank you for addressing this issue. Some things I didn't think about... you can call in advance to order a gallon of distilled water for your cpap. Its usually 4 dollars

Re: baggage -- if you don't need wheeled suitcases, you can buy a military style duffel bag and thus eliminate the weight of the empty suitcase. It's also easier to pack if you are organizationally challenged. ;-)

Very well presented, I appreciated your matter of fact attitude and honesty!

I just found your channel. As fellow fluffy.. thank you for making this video!