Yeah I think some of the people are real slobs but most were fine. I hate that there is uneaten plates of food and drink in the corridors. Not you usual covered from service but people taking food from the buffet and leaving the uneaten portion outside their door uncovered, Nasty. I also fault my cruise line for not being more attentive.
Having any concern for one's impact on their fellow travelers - or on the locals - seems to be diminishing day by day. Funny how this correlates so strongly with one's national origin.
No matter where you go and what you do , you are going to find hateful miserable rude people who want to make everyone around them feel the same. When I go on vacation I plan it well so as to minimize line waiting, rudeness and patience with those inevitable hater
We have never decided to do a land vacation at a port we have visited. If we cruise to a port a second or third time, etc., we find somewhere else to visit in that port. Like knowing what my cabin will be and being taken care of.
@davidhurwitz2291 ALL inclusive resorts are similar to cruising with fixed cabin & free food & excursions. It’s just land-based instead of ship-based .
The people who say this about cruises are the same people who go to an all inclusive resort and sit on the beach all day,do nothing and never leave the resort.....
@bstanz5266 FALSE. Although I think cruises are boring* I also do NOT visit all inclusive resorts. I live in California and drive past the ocean weekly. Seen it. Don’t need to see it from a ship or resort. *newer ships have wave riders & skydiving & stuff, so they aren’t boring. But ships without that stuff? Dullsville
I live near the Fingerlakes in New York State, as well as Lake Ontario and Oneida Lake - I'm fortunate to not need the ocean to give me serenity on the water
One of the many things I like about cruising is not living out of a suitcase. Unpack once. This is especially true on a long cruise. If you do a land tour (which I have done), you have to lug your suitcase(s) around from stop to stop.
@@chuckcanady578 we did the Mediterranean in '23 for 2 weeks and it was heaven not living out of a suitcase (like we did in Rome b4 the cruise) or packing and unpacking over and over. In Rome our room was so tiny there was barely room to open one suitcase at a time and when we closed them up so we could walk around the bed we had to stash them in the bathroom. A cruise cabin, even the cheapest one inside is far more spacious.
@SilverDraco LEARN to pack light. I travel with nothing but a backpack or carryon. I have 2 pants, 2 shirts, 4 socks, and launder in the sink or tub to keep them fresh. You don’t need to bring half your closet for only 1 or 2 weeks. (You also save $100-200 in airplane luggage fees.) .
@ilikesalt7245 I only drink if it’s free. Yes some themed cruises offer comped alcohol during welcome parties (or as apology if they make a major mistake). But otherwise I’m not spending $20 a cocktail which is basically a $1 shot of liquor plus juice Way overpriced
Totally agree. Also three of my favorite things to do. I take advantage of what I want to take advantage of and don’t take advantage of what I don’t wanna take advantage of. Cruising is still my absolute favorite vacation. Doesn’t matter where the ship is going I will find something I enjoy about any place I’ve ever been.
Cruise Lover! Been on over 30 of them and am looking forward to my next one in May. I'm in my mid 80's and I plan on cruising as long as I'm physically able. Good job, Tony.
Considering the cost of a decent hotel room locally, I consider cruising a bargain. I enjoy being on the ocean, and love ocean water watching. There are many places on ship to "get away" from the crowds. We never swim in the pool . . . we always eat in the fine dining room, pre dinner cocktail at a martini bar, room service coffee every morning enjoyed on the balcony . . . I would like port days to be 8 hours minimum, however, if we get a taste of a place that we would like to return to, we take a trip there in the future. I think that however we travel, we know to remain flexible and try to enjoy everything that comes our way.
Nowadays we're probably 50/50 on land based and cruise vacations. It's very easy in most locations to find a "decent" hotel room because for couples, at most hotels there isn't double occupancy and the wifi is free. While food isn't included, you have the choice to eat on the cheap with fast food or go to a fine dining Michelin Star restaurant. Without cherry picking, a $500/night hotel should be upscale experience. Compared to $500/night on a ship for a couple, first you have pay for the internet say $40/night per person so now you get $210/night per person, you're probably not going to have an upscale experience. Take into consideration a Cancun AI, you'll get much more value including a room that's the size of a low-mid level suite
"Quiet spot, read a book and enjoy the sea." AMEN brother Tony! A comfortable chair on the promenade deck with a close up ocean view is priceless to me. I'll visit ports of call sporadically. This is the vacation for me. I probably won't see you on the Lido deck but definitely on the Promenade.
@jessiyanez8113 HE is correct. Spending $5000 to read a book when you can goto a park or lakefront or river or beach for free (or almost free) is ridiculous .
I think my favorite thing about cruising is finding that quiet spot and readying. A cruise I took about a year ago I read 6 books in 6 days. It was fantastic.
I LOVE CRUISING!! Once you get on that ship it is a true vacation! I don't need to drive, navigate or worry about anything and I get to see new places and I am truly detached from my world ( I DONT but internet!!). My worst day cruising is still better than my best day working 😊
Love cruising!! Love the idea of getting a meal, then find a quiet place to read. Love the fact that I can visit different ports. If I want to spend a week there, I’ll fly back. There’s been places I thought that would be a cool place to visit. But then realized this is not the place for me. The ports I’ve enjoyed, I’ve gone on another cruise that included that port. Thanks for doing this list! You ROCK Tony!!
I don't think people are cruise "haters"; they're just people who prefer a different type of vacation. Some of us happily do cruises AND land-based travel. Heck, my first cruise was a transatlantic, followed by a city stay, followed by a train trip and another city stay. I loved it all. And you could take a group of people who do love cruising and they'll like different styles of cruising. One person wants a small ship with a relaxing atmosphere, and another wants a party ship and amusement-park-style rides. They're both right!
Im a cruise lover! My husband spent years talking me into cruising and now says he created a monster. Ha! He's a very busy extrovert and I'm happiest reading in a corner by myself. We've been on many vacations where we would go go go. He loved it and I'd be exhausted. On a cruise he can talk, run around the ship, go to whatever event pleases him and i can read on my balcony deck. It's wonderful for us. We just got off our 17th cruise last saturday and I'm looking for my next one already.
If I took my wife on a cruise & she just read a book I’d say “We could have done that at home or a nearby park for free.” $5000 is a lot of money wasted if you do nothing
I cruise for the boat! The most work I do is packing and unpacking. Just show up to be served a good meal, entertainment every night, room cleaned daily.... what's not to love? The destinations are secondary. Port days on the ship are heaven for me!
Recently, the excursions have been more overpriced than ever. I've been able to book outside the cruise line for about 50%. But I do only book off the ship when the scheduled return time is at least two hours before the ship departs.
Went on my first cruise ever last week and it was the best trip ever! Admittedly, I'm an extrovert who loves opportunities to engage with strangers and have a great time. Cruising is it for me!
Love cruising, hate crowds. That's why we tend to book on the smaller ships, 2000 or less passengers. We get the older boats, but they are usually pretty good.
That is really smart to stick to the smaller ships. We have enjoyed Oasis Class, but one of the two cruises we did on an Oasis Class was a transatlantic. Those reposition cruises normally have less people. We just got off of the Icon of the Seas. People would keep walking across my path or walk towards me when I was on the right side of the corridor. They were rude on purpose. This was our seventh cruise. It might be our last after that experience.
I agree, I really have enjoyed the freedom of spending a week in Spain or Italy or whatever place I want to explore. True, it's great to spend some days really experiencing the countries. You get to make decisions like taking the train out to Montserrat or spending the whole day at Montjuic from Barcelona or spending all day at the Vatican and getting dinner and gelato afterwards on the way back to the hotel and then going back out for the nightlife. No schedule. But I can also appreciate having my hotel room go with me on the cruise and knowing I have excellent food and entertainment at no extra cost when I go back to the ship and I get to go to awesome multiple locations without having to plan getting there. I like doing both and if I have time, I add a week of land time on the beginning and end of some cruises. That makes for a great vacation. So life if what you make of it. I like to be happy no matter what I am doing on vacation. Just happy to be alive and out there.
Valid arguments proving that cruising isn’t for everyone, but I for one also see many of them as benefits. We’ve done a “land cruise” before where every night we were in a different location. It was very cool and I’m glad we did it, but it was not without its downsides. Namely we were stopping in small towns without a lot of tourism infrastructure and the hotels weren’t always the nicest. About half of them required us moving to new rooms because they hadn’t been cleaned. Our rental car became our home base. I love that with cruising, my room is home base and goes everywhere I go. At the end of a long day or at any other point in a day, my room and my stuff will be there. Need to change clothes? No problem. Go back to your room. Need a bathroom? Room. Need a quiet moment? Room. Food is always available. There’s always something to do. Even as a non-drinker, interverted non-socializer, and non-gambler, cruising is totally my jam. I haven’t travelled internationally outside of cruising (and a couple of day trips crossing into Mexico and Canada), and I love waking up in a new country every day. You get to sample the world in bite-sized pieces
Great points raised. I absolutely agree with your “poppycock” comment that cruising is inauthentic. We have had many wonderful, real experiences by doing our own thing on shore days. And I doubt I could EVER get bored on a cruise ship. The ocean is infinitely beautiful: just looking at it is so soothing for the soul. ☺️
I am a cruise lover... the reason I love it so much is something my dad once said to me "you can do as much as you want (look in the daily schedule) or as little" I like the relaxation it gives. The one thing you mentioned was the social aspect, while on the a "father/daughter" cruise I was saying hi to the people around us, my dad later asked me why I was doing that since we don't know them and I told him that is a way to get to know them.
True, Tony! One can get a sense of the town/island/area they visit when they interact with the locals and learn the history through the locals. My favorite way of getting to know an area is through food. 😋
Cruise lover here!! Love the shows, casino, seeing new places, being on the water, and only unpacking once. I enjoy the activities (trivia, etc.) but if there's nothing going on that interests me, I equally enjoy finding a quiet spot to just relax and read a book.
Great comment about Cuba . We were there on a land trip ( not a cruise) many years ago. the residents are very poor but very and friendly. We speak Spanish and we’re able to to communicate with them. Wonderful and kind. Americans cannot travel to Cuba today. We were fortunate to get to travel to Cuba years ago. Wonderful people
Several of the cruise complaints can be applied to travel in general (crowds, add-ons, environmental impact, etc). You are absolutely on point regarding short term visits. There is nothing like being there. A day taking in the sights and history of a place can make great memories in addition to providing ideas for possible later, more in-depth visits.
I choose sharing tables at meals. If the "group" at that table is a fit I come back, if not I choose another table next meal. Met some really interesting and wonderful people.
Some of their complaints can apply to resort vacations, as well. It all comes down to the type of travel you enjoy. We do a little of everything for the full travel experience - cruising, all-inclusive resort, international destination travel.
Thanks Tony for another great video! My takeaways from this is that cruising isn't for everyone, and that's OK. If I'm talking with someone that has these kinds of issues, I usually ask, "what's your alternative?" Most have an alternative in mind, but that alternative usually has many of the same issues. At that point I'll change the subject.
Hay Tony, my wife and I really enjoy your channel and while we enjoy cruising, we do not consider ourselves cruisers, we are long term travelers that occasionally cruise. One thing I noticed in the video is that you kind of give the impression that the extras are required, as you use the phrasing "you have to" a lot. We have been on several cruises an o couple of cruise lines and to date, outside of crew appreciation, we have not paid anything more than the base cruise fare. We do not take shore excursions, we do not do specialty dining, we don't gamble, use ships wifi, shop, or drink soda and alcohol. You also made it sound as though coffee is extra, which so far, we have only seen specialty coffee being extra, basic coffee has been included on all of our past cruises. Keep up the good work and hope to bump into you some day.
Love your videos! We just got off an amazing 7 day cruise to the Caribbean. Myself, my husband and many people on our cruise ship Facebook page came home with the flu. Wondering what the level of sickness needs to be for it to be documented? Regardless, I’d do it again. We had an amazing time, and now that I’ve survived the flu I can say it was worth it, (hoping everyone else recovered ok too🙏)
I'm a reformed cruise hater. My view of all cruises being Carnival in the Caribbean kept me away; but a couple years ago we did a premium line in Northern Europe and I loved it. We're now booked on a Cunard Norway cruise this summer as well as a Holland America West Coast repositioning cruise in 2026.
Yea you have to find your niche, we only cruise on caribbean cruises to beaches we like, not interested in any cold weather sites. That said we'd like to take a med cruise to see some historical sites, but hold back cause the crowds at these places!
Sounds more like sacrifices than reasons to hate. My HATE is the last day of the cruise. A vacation spent relaxing , unwinding and fun ruined by an early wake up and room exit, deboarding process and dash to the airport.
@@editorcjthat’s not true, debarkation day is 100 times worse than typical international travel. Walking through those packed narrow staircases either holding all your luggage or attempting to pick it up in the massive retrieval area Just to get out an hour+ later to find transportation to the airport With international travel you just pack up and quickly check out of your hotel then quickly catch a ride to the airport
I fall in the “cruise lover” category. I have been on 4 cruises, starting in 2022. On my first cruise, to Alaska, the ship had to drop Ketchikan due to propulsion issues that made the ship too slow to keep the original itinerary. My daughter and I still loved it. We went on a second Alaska cruise a couple of years later and did get to stop in Ketchikan. I loved my first cruise so much that I booked a second cruise a few months later, solo this time, paid the solo supplement, and got Covid midway through which caused me to miss half of the ports. Still enjoyed the time that I did have. On my 4th cruise, in September 2024, my daughter and I spent 11 fabulous days cruising up the NE and Canada coast to Quebec City, had an overnight in Quebec City and sailed back down to Boston. I plan to cruise as often as I can afford to. Your attitude toward what you are doing makes all the difference. Sure, cruising is expensive, but to me the experiences are worth the price!!!
We’ve found that while some people worry about overcrowding on cruises, modern ships are thoughtfully designed with plenty of space and quiet spots to relax. For us, cruises strike the perfect balance between structure and freedom, giving me the chance to explore multiple destinations while still having the flexibility to do my own thing. We love it so much we started our own RUclips Channel. Thanks for paving the way!!
On our first cruise way back when, eating at a table with strangers was so odd and we avoided the MDR as a result. Respect to people who are open to that but I am glad that its not the norm these days
I love cruising because I wouldn't be able to go to those places that they offer even if it's for so many hours!! Plus I love the water the sunshine it calms me
Yellow Screaming Zonkers was my favorite popcorn snack. Autonomy is one of my favorite reason for cruising. Cruising is a precursor for future land travel to places I loved during a cruise. Luda IYKYK
My beefs with cruising are unsupervised children and lack of hand washing and personal cleanliness. I have a weak immune system and despite my diligence with hand washing and sanitizer, I always come home sick.
We don't either. I love having less people on board. Besides we've been most everywhere and on the ship I can relax, take naps, drinks on the balcony, just decompress.
@texaswaxer ON port days many of the ship extras like Waverider, skydiver, arcades & courts are free. On normal days you pay. So staying onboard is a way to save money .
There are plenty of quiet places, even on the giant ships. I used to work for an airline and traveled a lot. Didn't think that I would like cruises. Over 20 years ago, we went on one with my FIL. It's a great way to sample multiple destinations and see which ones you want to see again. You get to wake up in a new place each day without having to pack up each morning.
Happy New Year, Tony! A couple quick comments….we have done many cruises (more than 30). When NCL and others were doing Miami to Havana (and we did the overnight docking in Havana so it was 9am disembark the first day, go back to the ship as your hotel room and be ready to depart by 4pm the next day) we found it to be an enlightening and eye-opening experience. The nicest, poorest, most patient people we have ever met. Great music, food, culture. There were lines a block long waiting for their ration of a flat of eggs. It was a living example of a failed system of government. (I’m not trying to be political here) The “cruise haters” list missed the usual “petri-dish” remark this time. And as far as “crowded”….try flying economy to and from your cruise!😉
I like interaction! Interaction goes like this “where are you from?” “ How many cruises have you done?” “ On Princess?” !!! But what I like about cruising especially with a group is you can hang out together or do your own thing and meet up later! Maybe the reason I like cruising is I hate driving!!
Hey Tony and Jenny B this is a good video when you go away for the weekend you have to pay for your food and drinks and if your a gambler you have to pay for that. Shows you have to buy tickets. Going on a cruise is very relaxing i love the balcony looking over the ocean i love to sit on the balcony and chill out. I go see shows and if i get hungry there’s a lot of food that’s included. I go for one of the nights like 70s night. The other night i go see the live comedy show i love to get up early go get some free coffee go up to pool deck and take pictures of the sunrise. You purchase your drink package and your set because going to the bar at the hotel each night you can end up with a big bill. Never had a problem with sea sickness I believe if you drink water all the time and not worry about it. When at the port i go look at the shops at the port shop a little and get back on the ship. Thanks Tony but this will not stop me from cruising. Shutting off my phone and take some beautiful pictures i love it thanks Tony you and Jenny B have a good day. I’M A CRUISE LOVER
The old way of cruising assigned to a dinning table of 10 was as rough as it gets. There was always a conflict of personalities of people who had to "sit together" again the next day weather you liked it or not.😒😡 OR, you were subject to the late night buffet as your only other option for the duration of your cruise! Today's cruising is a lot nicer with all the options and flexibility. 😊😊
Years ago my husband and i went to Jamaica. We didnt enjoy that very much. So we saw the cruise ships coming in, and said, yep that was the only way wed want to do Caribbean again, on cruiee ship, short island visits.
Hi Tony - I am a cruise lover but my husband is a hater! Every cruise he goes on he says “this is the last one!”: Next and last one for him is in May on NCL Aqua. However, just booked a solo cabin for a transatlantic cruise from Barcelona in November. I have no qualms about cruising solo as I have done so already a couple of years ago and really don’t mind if I don’t speak to anyone or eat on my own. His main complaints, the crowds and “nickel and dimming.” I will keep cruising as long as I can. It’s a wonderful way to see the world.
I love cruising! I like that you can pick places to visit for the day and then if you want to take a regular vacation you can go back and enjoy it even more.
The negative space from the wishbone shaped light in the background was somewhat distracting. Great video, and solid content as always. I vote for Crunch&Munch because it is delicious, and still reasonably priced.
I was traveling on a cross channel (English) ferry, me and the wife got a greasy breakfast, but all the tables were occupied by squatters. As soon as the beautiful breakfast wafted across the room and number of tables opened up😊
I enjoy cruising but granted not as much as I used to....I still see cruising as a very cost effective way to travel and see places I normally wouldn't have the chance to see. That being said I no longer cruise as much as I used to because of couple reasons you mentioned. Crowds and rude people, the degradation in food quality. We frequently cruised on Royal and noticed a significant decrease in food quality. Another reason is the lack of formal wear on formal nights, we have seen a lack of enforcement in the MDR far as dress code goes, we enjoy dressing up and seeing others in their fine duds. We have been going to Las Vegas for some of our vacations and enjoyed that more than cruising, but that also has its issues too. Thanks for your awesome content I really enjoy your viewpoints and information even though may not always agree with it.
Totally agree about Cuba! I had always wanted to go there, and I learned myself some history before during and afterwards. I’m so sad that we can’t go there now! But it was a life-changing experience for me too!
Love going to multiple destinations and only unpacking and packing once!! Will not be driving a car for at least a week!! Get on a ship, put phone on airplane mode and just chillax….disconnect from reality and get recharged!!
Thx Tony for all your great info & videos...People if you are going on vacation you should know what you can afford. Don't go on a cruise if you don't like what it offers. Personally we enjoy the ship and the variety of what we don't do or have at home. I have learned so much from watching and learning from folks on these videos - can't wait we leave on the Sun Princess Saturday - will let you know if I still like cruising after this biggie ship!! 😉
Love the new studio (especially the Spock wall hanging)! The one thing I’ve heard over and over from haters is “the Lido Experience”, from those who have had bad experiences in the buffet. Your vid on the subject summed it up well… Food grabbers, unhygienic practices, line-cutters, etc. My response is always, “Well, don’t go to the buffet…”
I’m definitely a cruise lover. I’m very prone to motion sickness. I can’t ride in the back seat of a car. I get sick on airplanes at times, etc. That kept me from cruising for a long time. However, on the 10 cruises I’ve been on, I’ve gotten motion sick twice and neither time was terribly bad. There is something different about the movement of a ship. As far as the nickel and diming, there are all inclusive cruise lines (like Regent), but you will pay a lot more in the base price. Their shore excursions are also included, by the way. I have been on very few ship excursions. I prefer going on my own. I have never been bored on a cruise. On my recent transatlantic I did take plenty to read, some crocheting, and a coloring book. I did not get much of any of them done 😂. Also, I’m with you about the socializing. My first cruise was when you still shared a table at dinner. I hated that. But I’m sure it wasn’t as bad as my son’s honeymoon when, purely by chance, several of his aunts, uncles, and cousins ended up on the same cruise and arranged to have dinner all together every night. 😂
@lalidoloca I assume you live in Florida, were you referring to the Karmel Korn in Lauderhill mall? My family stands by that place has not yet been equalled in making the best carmel corn.
RE: Over crowding on cruise ships, it’s more about Xamount of people per square feet of passenger areas. EG: we love any of the CCL ships from the VISTA class on down but not the new XL class. We went on the Mardi Gras and did find the entire two weeks we were on was one of making our way through crowds……all….the….time…. As well as waiting in line longer than the other classes. also, miseed some shows as there was no seating or even standing room. BUT some folks love the XL class. Each to their own. Happy cruiseing❗️🛳️🌴🏖️🏝️😎
I have now cruised twice...I really enjoyed the carefree travel! I am given an overview of places- I do have to work at experiencing something "local" at times... it usually comes through interacting with the local people. If I love a location I can visit again with a more independent travel plan. Otherwise, I leave feeling richer for the experience and look forward to the next port.
Watching this video, you just pointed out all the reasons that I won’t go on a big cruise ship. I hate masses of people, overcrowded tourist traps, etc. I once sailed on a smaller ship (300 people) and that was great for me 😊
Popcorn tip-- try Harry and David. Delicious. You can find it in Macy's sometimes or other random stores. Recently found it at 5 below. You can order it too🎉
We took our first cruise New Year’s Eve out of Port Canaveral on Carnival freedom and absolutely loved it and have already booked our second cruise out of Tampa on Carnival Paradise
My first video of yours I watched was when you gave yourself a Covid test. Been watching since and wanted to show you and Jenny some appreciation. Thanks!
Hi Tony. All points taken. I love cruising and nothing will change that. Love going to different places if only for a few hours. I generally see enough to decide if I want to go back and spend time there. CRUISE LOVER!! Saying it loud.😂 As always thank you for all you do ❤
I have gone on 66 cruises and true many of the things on this list could be valid for some I have never encountered an issue with any of them. I love cruising! Thanks Tony for your continued cruise news!
#1: I don't like crowds. #2: I don't actually plan going to ports anyway. The area within a safe zone from the port and back is always going to be crowded. I'd rather spend the time doing the areas on ship that are usually crowded but are quiet on port day. #3: Extras. After your first cruise they're no surprise so budget for them. Compare your options, then make your choice. Our choices are cruises and rail trips. #4: See #2. #5: Motion sickness. If you can't get it under control, you're not a cruiser. Fair enough. #6: Monotony of cruise activities: I can always read, knit, crochet, research, draw, write, or learn something new. #7: Environmental impact. A fair argument. Tony, you covered this one well. #8: Enforced socialisation: this hasn't happened to me yet. If it ever does, I'll leave the event. #9: I'm not sure about excursions. I haven't tried them, see point 2. #10: Travel inside the iterary. See what Tony said! Caramel popcorn snack: Lolly Gobble Bliss Bombs.
Most ports I'm OK with the limited stay. But sometimes the obvious isn't considered. I did a Med Cruise last year and we went to Ibiza and we were in port from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. This is Spain were talking about. They don't even open the clubs until 10:00 PM or eat dinner before 9:00-11:00 PM. What is the point of going somewhere with a reputation for night life and not staying for the night life?
Environmental issues? I’m interested in a comparison of the fuel used by one ship for 7 days versus fuel used by 5,000 passengers in (2,500) cars for the same amount of time
I do not like cuising for most of the reasons on this list. My biggest peeves are too crowded, not enough time in port, environment and onboard activities. Best example of irritating nickle and diming is changing for floating mats on their private island. However, my husband and his family love cruising so I go on them. On sea days I just sit by the pool, preferably in an adults on area, and read my book. My favorite cruise was Alaska because we were able to see places hard to get to.
I dont hate cruising .... What I dislike is other cruiser's that lack any respect for other cruiser's !!!!
Yeah I think some of the people are real slobs but most were fine. I hate that there is uneaten plates of food and drink in the corridors. Not you usual covered from service but people taking food from the buffet and leaving the uneaten portion outside their door uncovered, Nasty. I also fault my cruise line for not being more attentive.
Having any concern for one's impact on their fellow travelers - or on the locals - seems to be diminishing day by day. Funny how this correlates so strongly with one's national origin.
No matter where you go and what you do , you are going to find hateful miserable rude people who want to make everyone around them feel the same. When I go on vacation I plan it well so as to minimize line waiting, rudeness and patience with those inevitable hater
Tony, digress? Caramel popcorn 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
There are lots of entitled cruises out there for sure
Visiting the ports during a cruise can help you decide if you want to come back for a land based vacation later.
I did the opposite last year. I drove to Skagway for a day while I was summering in the Yukon and loved it so much.
@@lindalikes2travel I agree
Exactly
We have never decided to do a land vacation at a port we have visited. If we cruise to a port a second or third time, etc., we find somewhere else to visit in that port. Like knowing what my cabin will be and being taken care of.
@davidhurwitz2291 ALL inclusive resorts are similar to cruising with fixed cabin & free food & excursions. It’s just land-based instead of ship-based
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Monotonous! I love just sitting on deck enjoying looking out at the sea. Sooths my soul.
The sight and sounds of the sea. I love it! ❤
The people who say this about cruises are the same people who go to an all inclusive resort and sit on the beach all day,do nothing and never leave the resort.....
And?
@bstanz5266 FALSE. Although I think cruises are boring* I also do NOT visit all inclusive resorts. I live in California and drive past the ocean weekly. Seen it. Don’t need to see it from a ship or resort.
*newer ships have wave riders & skydiving & stuff, so they aren’t boring. But ships without that stuff? Dullsville
I live near the Fingerlakes in New York State, as well as Lake Ontario and Oneida Lake - I'm fortunate to not need the ocean to give me serenity on the water
One of the many things I like about cruising is not living out of a suitcase. Unpack once. This is especially true on a long cruise. If you do a land tour (which I have done), you have to lug your suitcase(s) around from stop to stop.
Personally living out of a suitcase doesn't make a difference to me yet NOT having to go to an airport everyday is something I like
@@chuckcanady578 we did the Mediterranean in '23 for 2 weeks and it was heaven not living out of a suitcase (like we did in Rome b4 the cruise) or packing and unpacking over and over. In Rome our room was so tiny there was barely room to open one suitcase at a time and when we closed them up so we could walk around the bed we had to stash them in the bathroom. A cruise cabin, even the cheapest one inside is far more spacious.
@SilverDraco LEARN to pack light. I travel with nothing but a backpack or carryon. I have 2 pants, 2 shirts, 4 socks, and launder in the sink or tub to keep them fresh. You don’t need to bring half your closet for only 1 or 2 weeks. (You also save $100-200 in airplane luggage fees.)
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@@electrictroy2010 good for you!
I never get bored cruising..
Plus, I do not have to drink alcohol to have a great time..
Me either, but it helps sometimes.
@ilikesalt7245 I only drink if it’s free. Yes some themed cruises offer comped alcohol during welcome parties (or as apology if they make a major mistake). But otherwise I’m not spending $20 a cocktail which is basically a $1 shot of liquor plus juice
Way overpriced
I never get bored cruising
i will be healthy
People watching, reading a good book and watching the ocean 3 of my favorite things!
Agree 100% on people watching!
Totally agree. Also three of my favorite things to do. I take advantage of what I want to take advantage of and don’t take advantage of what I don’t wanna take advantage of. Cruising is still my absolute favorite vacation. Doesn’t matter where the ship is going I will find something I enjoy about any place I’ve ever been.
Cruise Lover! Been on over 30 of them and am looking forward to my next one in May. I'm in my mid 80's and I plan on cruising as long as I'm physically able. Good job, Tony.
Cruise lover here, love how you can visit different countries, the ocean, nothing beats that 😊
Considering the cost of a decent hotel room locally, I consider cruising a bargain. I enjoy being on the ocean, and love ocean water watching. There are many places on ship to "get away" from the crowds. We never swim in the pool . . . we always eat in the fine dining room, pre dinner cocktail at a martini bar, room service coffee every morning enjoyed on the balcony . . . I would like port days to be 8 hours minimum, however, if we get a taste of a place that we would like to return to, we take a trip there in the future. I think that however we travel, we know to remain flexible and try to enjoy everything that comes our way.
What she said ☝🏼😊
I agree. Flexibility is key to a great vacation.
We do the same which is how we spent a week in St Maarten, 2 weeks in St Thomas and a week in Puerto Rico.
Nowadays we're probably 50/50 on land based and cruise vacations. It's very easy in most locations to find a "decent" hotel room because for couples, at most hotels there isn't double occupancy and the wifi is free. While food isn't included, you have the choice to eat on the cheap with fast food or go to a fine dining Michelin Star restaurant. Without cherry picking, a $500/night hotel should be upscale experience. Compared to $500/night on a ship for a couple, first you have pay for the internet say $40/night per person so now you get $210/night per person, you're probably not going to have an upscale experience. Take into consideration a Cancun AI, you'll get much more value including a room that's the size of a low-mid level suite
Great comment. I agree 100%!
"Quiet spot, read a book and enjoy the sea." AMEN brother Tony! A comfortable chair on the promenade deck with a close up ocean view is priceless to me. I'll visit ports of call sporadically. This is the vacation for me. I probably won't see you on the Lido deck but definitely on the Promenade.
Or stay home, lock the door, turn off your phone, and do the same thing for free.
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@jessiyanez8113 HE is correct. Spending $5000 to read a book when you can goto a park or lakefront or river or beach for free (or almost free) is ridiculous
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I think my favorite thing about cruising is finding that quiet spot and readying. A cruise I took about a year ago I read 6 books in 6 days. It was fantastic.
Wow. I'll drive you to my library for 6 days straight for half the price, including lunch.
Yes paying $5000 to read books is ridiculous. You can do the same at home or the park or lakefront or beach for free (or almost free)
Wow
I LOVE CRUISING!! Once you get on that ship it is a true vacation! I don't need to drive, navigate or worry about anything and I get to see new places and I am truly detached from my world ( I DONT but internet!!). My worst day cruising is still better than my best day working 😊
This is ME!!!!! 😄
Love cruising. Cruising has enabled my wife and I to visit more countries than we possibly could ever afford to visit on a land vacation.
Love cruising!! Love the idea of getting a meal, then find a quiet place to read. Love the fact that I can visit different ports. If I want to spend a week there, I’ll fly back. There’s been places I thought that would be a cool place to visit. But then realized this is not the place for me. The ports I’ve enjoyed, I’ve gone on another cruise that included that port. Thanks for doing this list! You ROCK Tony!!
"You can't get off the cruise ship on a sea day. I mean you could, but they don't want you to do that."
Yeah, I'm surprised he didn't mention that it'd get you banned and possibly arrested and charged
I don't think people are cruise "haters"; they're just people who prefer a different type of vacation. Some of us happily do cruises AND land-based travel. Heck, my first cruise was a transatlantic, followed by a city stay, followed by a train trip and another city stay. I loved it all. And you could take a group of people who do love cruising and they'll like different styles of cruising. One person wants a small ship with a relaxing atmosphere, and another wants a party ship and amusement-park-style rides. They're both right!
Love cruising, going to different locations, learning different cultures, they do the work you enjoy the experience.
Im a cruise lover! My husband spent years talking me into cruising and now says he created a monster. Ha! He's a very busy extrovert and I'm happiest reading in a corner by myself. We've been on many vacations where we would go go go. He loved it and I'd be exhausted. On a cruise he can talk, run around the ship, go to whatever event pleases him and i can read on my balcony deck. It's wonderful for us. We just got off our 17th cruise last saturday and I'm looking for my next one already.
If I took my wife on a cruise & she just read a book I’d say “We could have done that at home or a nearby park for free.” $5000 is a lot of money wasted if you do nothing
I cruise for the boat! The most work I do is packing and unpacking. Just show up to be served a good meal, entertainment every night, room cleaned daily.... what's not to love? The destinations are secondary. Port days on the ship are heaven for me!
Love your content, upbeat personality, and general life philosophies! Look forward to every post! Thanks for doing what you do!
Recently, the excursions have been more overpriced than ever. I've been able to book outside the cruise line for about 50%.
But I do only book off the ship when the scheduled return time is at least two hours before the ship departs.
I book excursions in Italy. It was very helpful with the crowds. The caribbean we never book excursions.
Went on my first cruise ever last week and it was the best trip ever! Admittedly, I'm an extrovert who loves opportunities to engage with strangers and have a great time. Cruising is it for me!
Love cruising, hate crowds. That's why we tend to book on the smaller ships, 2000 or less passengers. We get the older boats, but they are usually pretty good.
That is really smart to stick to the smaller ships. We have enjoyed Oasis Class, but one of the two cruises we did on an Oasis Class was a transatlantic. Those reposition cruises normally have less people. We just got off of the Icon of the Seas. People would keep walking across my path or walk towards me when I was on the right side of the corridor. They were rude on purpose. This was our seventh cruise. It might be our last after that experience.
I agree, I really have enjoyed the freedom of spending a week in Spain or Italy or whatever place I want to explore. True, it's great to spend some days really experiencing the countries. You get to make decisions like taking the train out to Montserrat or spending the whole day at Montjuic from Barcelona or spending all day at the Vatican and getting dinner and gelato afterwards on the way back to the hotel and then going back out for the nightlife. No schedule. But I can also appreciate having my hotel room go with me on the cruise and knowing I have excellent food and entertainment at no extra cost when I go back to the ship and I get to go to awesome multiple locations without having to plan getting there. I like doing both and if I have time, I add a week of land time on the beginning and end of some cruises. That makes for a great vacation. So life if what you make of it. I like to be happy no matter what I am doing on vacation. Just happy to be alive and out there.
I LOVE this!
I like cruising because I can see more places even if it's for a few hours. We don't get to travel every year so this gives us everything we want. 😊
Valid arguments proving that cruising isn’t for everyone, but I for one also see many of them as benefits. We’ve done a “land cruise” before where every night we were in a different location. It was very cool and I’m glad we did it, but it was not without its downsides. Namely we were stopping in small towns without a lot of tourism infrastructure and the hotels weren’t always the nicest. About half of them required us moving to new rooms because they hadn’t been cleaned. Our rental car became our home base. I love that with cruising, my room is home base and goes everywhere I go. At the end of a long day or at any other point in a day, my room and my stuff will be there. Need to change clothes? No problem. Go back to your room. Need a bathroom? Room. Need a quiet moment? Room. Food is always available. There’s always something to do. Even as a non-drinker, interverted non-socializer, and non-gambler, cruising is totally my jam. I haven’t travelled internationally outside of cruising (and a couple of day trips crossing into Mexico and Canada), and I love waking up in a new country every day. You get to sample the world in bite-sized pieces
All-inclusive resorts offer that benefit of staying in the same room.
So excited to be taking my husband on his first cruise in a few weeks! I'm hoping he loves it as much as I do. I prefer smaller quieter cruises.
Great points raised. I absolutely agree with your “poppycock” comment that cruising is inauthentic. We have had many wonderful, real experiences by doing our own thing on shore days. And I doubt I could EVER get bored on a cruise ship. The ocean is infinitely beautiful: just looking at it is so soothing for the soul. ☺️
Garret Popcorn's Chicago-style is the best caramel popcorn. It balances out the sweet with savory cheese popcorn
I am a self entertained interested extrovert with patience and curiosity….. and a tight wad. Even a bad day cruising appeals. Good Show!
I am a cruise lover... the reason I love it so much is something my dad once said to me "you can do as much as you want (look in the daily schedule) or as little" I like the relaxation it gives.
The one thing you mentioned was the social aspect, while on the a "father/daughter" cruise I was saying hi to the people around us, my dad later asked me why I was doing that since we don't know them and I told him that is a way to get to know them.
I agree with you. I am not a big socializer on my cruises either. But I love cruising
True, Tony! One can get a sense of the town/island/area they visit when they interact with the locals and learn the history through the locals. My favorite way of getting to know an area is through food. 😋
Cruise lover here!! Love the shows, casino, seeing new places, being on the water, and only unpacking once. I enjoy the activities (trivia, etc.) but if there's nothing going on that interests me, I equally enjoy finding a quiet spot to just relax and read a book.
Great comment about Cuba . We were there on a land trip ( not a cruise) many years ago. the residents are very poor but very and friendly. We speak Spanish and we’re able to to communicate with them. Wonderful and kind.
Americans cannot travel to Cuba today. We were fortunate to get to travel to Cuba years ago. Wonderful people
CRUISE LOVER!
Going on #10 in February. My favorite part of cruising are the sea days.
Several of the cruise complaints can be applied to travel in general (crowds, add-ons, environmental impact, etc).
You are absolutely on point regarding short term visits. There is nothing like being there. A day taking in the sights and history of a place can make great memories in addition to providing ideas for possible later, more in-depth visits.
I choose sharing tables at meals. If the "group" at that table is a fit I come back, if not I choose another table next meal. Met some really interesting and wonderful people.
I love cruising ! Explore some ports, stay on board at other ports. Always enjoy your views, stay safe and have a blessed year.
Some of their complaints can apply to resort vacations, as well. It all comes down to the type of travel you enjoy. We do a little of everything for the full travel experience - cruising, all-inclusive resort, international destination travel.
Thanks Tony for another great video! My takeaways from this is that cruising isn't for everyone, and that's OK. If I'm talking with someone that has these kinds of issues, I usually ask, "what's your alternative?" Most have an alternative in mind, but that alternative usually has many of the same issues. At that point I'll change the subject.
I've had a couple of people say they don't want to cruise because they don't know how to swim 😂
Hay Tony, my wife and I really enjoy your channel and while we enjoy cruising, we do not consider ourselves cruisers, we are long term travelers that occasionally cruise. One thing I noticed in the video is that you kind of give the impression that the extras are required, as you use the phrasing "you have to" a lot. We have been on several cruises an o couple of cruise lines and to date, outside of crew appreciation, we have not paid anything more than the base cruise fare. We do not take shore excursions, we do not do specialty dining, we don't gamble, use ships wifi, shop, or drink soda and alcohol. You also made it sound as though coffee is extra, which so far, we have only seen specialty coffee being extra, basic coffee has been included on all of our past cruises. Keep up the good work and hope to bump into you some day.
Love your videos! We just got off an amazing 7 day cruise to the Caribbean. Myself, my husband and many people on our cruise ship Facebook page came home with the flu. Wondering what the level of sickness needs to be for it to be documented? Regardless, I’d do it again. We had an amazing time, and now that I’ve survived the flu I can say it was worth it, (hoping everyone else recovered ok too🙏)
I'm a reformed cruise hater. My view of all cruises being Carnival in the Caribbean kept me away; but a couple years ago we did a premium line in Northern Europe and I loved it. We're now booked on a Cunard Norway cruise this summer as well as a Holland America West Coast repositioning cruise in 2026.
Yea you have to find your niche, we only cruise on caribbean cruises to beaches we like, not interested in any cold weather sites.
That said we'd like to take a med cruise to see some historical sites, but hold back cause the crowds at these places!
I recently cruised Holland. Which cruise in 2026, I live on the west coast so I’m interested.
@@SueG888 it’s a short repositioning from San Diego to Vancouver on the Koningsdam; April 27 to May 2nd 2026. One port of call in SF.
@@bobbear4437 Not sure I'd call a summer Scandinavian cruise 'cold'. Low 80's and 22 hours of sunlight :-) Perhaps "not tropical" is the term?
Cruising is traveling especially if you buy a refrigerator magnet of the port.
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I really love the variety of music and dance venues. My wife doesn’t dance but supports me getting out there on my own and shaking it up!
Cruise lover here! I love that you het to visit multiple destinations in one vacation. The value of cruising is extremely underrated.
I'm grateful that I get to go. A positive attitude makes anything you do more enjoyable. Thanks for another great cruise news Tony!!
Sounds more like sacrifices than reasons to hate. My HATE is the last day of the cruise. A vacation spent relaxing , unwinding and fun ruined by an early wake up and room exit, deboarding process and dash to the airport.
That’s all international traveling, not just cruising.
@@editorcjthat’s not true, debarkation day is 100 times worse than typical international travel. Walking through those packed narrow staircases either holding all your luggage or attempting to pick it up in the massive retrieval area Just to get out an hour+ later to find transportation to the airport
With international travel you just pack up and quickly check out of your hotel then quickly catch a ride to the airport
I fall in the “cruise lover” category. I have been on 4 cruises, starting in 2022. On my first cruise, to Alaska, the ship had to drop Ketchikan due to propulsion issues that made the ship too slow to keep the original itinerary. My daughter and I still loved it. We went on a second Alaska cruise a couple of years later and did get to stop in Ketchikan. I loved my first cruise so much that I booked a second cruise a few months later, solo this time, paid the solo supplement, and got Covid midway through which caused me to miss half of the ports. Still enjoyed the time that I did have. On my 4th cruise, in September 2024, my daughter and I spent 11 fabulous days cruising up the NE and Canada coast to Quebec City, had an overnight in Quebec City and sailed back down to Boston. I plan to cruise as often as I can afford to. Your attitude toward what you are doing makes all the difference. Sure, cruising is expensive, but to me the experiences are worth the price!!!
We’ve found that while some people worry about overcrowding on cruises, modern ships are thoughtfully designed with plenty of space and quiet spots to relax. For us, cruises strike the perfect balance between structure and freedom, giving me the chance to explore multiple destinations while still having the flexibility to do my own thing. We love it so much we started our own RUclips Channel. Thanks for paving the way!!
On our first cruise way back when, eating at a table with strangers was so odd and we avoided the MDR as a result. Respect to people who are open to that but I am glad that its not the norm these days
I love cruising because I wouldn't be able to go to those places that they offer even if it's for so many hours!! Plus I love the water the sunshine it calms me
Yellow Screaming Zonkers was my favorite popcorn snack. Autonomy is one of my favorite reason for cruising. Cruising is a precursor for future land travel to places I loved during a cruise. Luda IYKYK
My beefs with cruising are unsupervised children and lack of hand washing and personal cleanliness. I have a weak immune system and despite my diligence with hand washing and sanitizer, I always come home sick.
Wear an N95 or blue surgical mask. Avoid the buffet which has norovirus on the utensils & food
Do you get sick from flying too? Seems like that could go either way
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Oh thanks Tony. Great video as always.
I don't get off on ports. I hope everyone else does 😂😂
I disembark a 12 day cruise tomorrow. We went to 5 Caribbean ports and I couldn’t even name one of them.
We don't either. I love having less people on board. Besides we've been most everywhere and on the ship I can relax, take naps, drinks on the balcony, just decompress.
@texaswaxer ON port days many of the ship extras like Waverider, skydiver, arcades & courts are free. On normal days you pay. So staying onboard is a way to save money
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There are plenty of quiet places, even on the giant ships.
I used to work for an airline and traveled a lot. Didn't think that I would like cruises. Over 20 years ago, we went on one with my FIL. It's a great way to sample multiple destinations and see which ones you want to see again. You get to wake up in a new place each day without having to pack up each morning.
Hi Tony 😊 thank you , always enjoy your show !!
Happy New Year, Tony! A couple quick comments….we have done many cruises (more than 30). When NCL and others were doing Miami to Havana (and we did the overnight docking in Havana so it was 9am disembark the first day, go back to the ship as your hotel room and be ready to depart by 4pm the next day) we found it to be an enlightening and eye-opening experience. The nicest, poorest, most patient people we have ever met. Great music, food, culture. There were lines a block long waiting for their ration of a flat of eggs. It was a living example of a failed system of government. (I’m not trying to be political here)
The “cruise haters” list missed the usual “petri-dish” remark this time. And as far as “crowded”….try flying economy to and from your cruise!😉
I like interaction! Interaction goes like this “where are you from?” “ How many cruises have you done?” “ On Princess?” !!! But what I like about cruising especially with a group is you can hang out together or do your own thing and meet up later! Maybe the reason I like cruising is I hate driving!!
Hey Tony and Jenny B this is a good video when you go away for the weekend you have to pay for your food and drinks and if your a gambler you have to pay for that. Shows you have to buy tickets. Going on a cruise is very relaxing i love the balcony looking over the ocean i love to sit on the balcony and chill out. I go see shows and if i get hungry there’s a lot of food that’s included. I go for one of the nights like 70s night. The other night i go see the live comedy show i love to get up early go get some free coffee go up to pool deck and take pictures of the sunrise. You purchase your drink package and your set because going to the bar at the hotel each night you can end up with a big bill. Never had a problem with sea sickness I believe if you drink water all the time and not worry about it. When at the port i go look at the shops at the port shop a little and get back on the ship. Thanks Tony but this will not stop me from cruising. Shutting off my phone and take some beautiful pictures i love it thanks Tony you and Jenny B have a good day. I’M A CRUISE LOVER
The old way of cruising assigned to a dinning table of 10 was as rough as it gets. There was always a conflict of personalities of people who had to "sit together" again the next day weather you liked it or not.😒😡 OR, you were subject to the late night buffet as your only other option for the duration of your cruise!
Today's cruising is a lot nicer with all the options and flexibility. 😊😊
We were sat with other people inDecember. No other option! I assumed we would have a table for two. Celebrity
Years ago my husband and i went to Jamaica. We didnt enjoy that very much. So we saw the cruise ships coming in, and said, yep that was the only way wed want to do Caribbean again, on cruiee ship, short island visits.
Hi Tony - I am a cruise lover but my husband is a hater! Every cruise he goes on he says “this is the last one!”: Next and last one for him is in May on NCL Aqua. However, just booked a solo cabin for a transatlantic cruise from Barcelona in November. I have no qualms about cruising solo as I have done so already a couple of years ago and really don’t mind if I don’t speak to anyone or eat on my own. His main complaints, the crowds and “nickel and dimming.” I will keep cruising as long as I can. It’s a wonderful way to see the world.
I love cruising! I like that you can pick places to visit for the day and then if you want to take a regular vacation you can go back and enjoy it even more.
The negative space from the wishbone shaped light in the background was somewhat distracting. Great video, and solid content as always. I vote for Crunch&Munch because it is delicious, and still reasonably priced.
Yes, limited time in port is a negative. I would love a cruise that did 2 days in port.
Lover! Love the variety
Always be a cruise lover. Every vacation has ups and downs.
I was traveling on a cross channel (English) ferry, me and the wife got a greasy breakfast, but all the tables were occupied by squatters. As soon as the beautiful breakfast wafted across the room and number of tables opened up😊
I enjoy cruising but granted not as much as I used to....I still see cruising as a very cost effective way to travel and see places I normally wouldn't have the chance to see. That being said I no longer cruise as much as I used to because of couple reasons you mentioned. Crowds and rude people, the degradation in food quality. We frequently cruised on Royal and noticed a significant decrease in food quality. Another reason is the lack of formal wear on formal nights, we have seen a lack of enforcement in the MDR far as dress code goes, we enjoy dressing up and seeing others in their fine duds. We have been going to Las Vegas for some of our vacations and enjoyed that more than cruising, but that also has its issues too. Thanks for your awesome content I really enjoy your viewpoints and information even though may not always agree with it.
Totally agree about Cuba! I had always wanted to go there, and I learned myself some history before during and afterwards. I’m so sad that we can’t go there now! But it was a life-changing experience for me too!
Great video ❤❤❤❤
Love going to multiple destinations and only unpacking and packing once!! Will not be driving a car for at least a week!! Get on a ship, put phone on airplane mode and just chillax….disconnect from reality and get recharged!!
Thx Tony for all your great info & videos...People if you are going on vacation you should know what you can afford. Don't go on a cruise if you don't like what it offers. Personally we enjoy the ship and the variety of what we don't do or have at home. I have learned so much from watching and learning from folks on these videos - can't wait we leave on the Sun Princess Saturday - will let you know if I still like cruising after this biggie ship!! 😉
I agree with a few things on the list for sure! But I won't stop cruising 🎉
Love the new studio (especially the Spock wall hanging)! The one thing I’ve heard over and over from haters is “the Lido Experience”, from those who have had bad experiences in the buffet. Your vid on the subject summed it up well… Food grabbers, unhygienic practices, line-cutters, etc. My response is always, “Well, don’t go to the buffet…”
I hope you feel better!!!
I’m definitely a cruise lover. I’m very prone to motion sickness. I can’t ride in the back seat of a car. I get sick on airplanes at times, etc. That kept me from cruising for a long time. However, on the 10 cruises I’ve been on, I’ve gotten motion sick twice and neither time was terribly bad. There is something different about the movement of a ship. As far as the nickel and diming, there are all inclusive cruise lines (like Regent), but you will pay a lot more in the base price. Their shore excursions are also included, by the way. I have been on very few ship excursions. I prefer going on my own. I have never been bored on a cruise. On my recent transatlantic I did take plenty to read, some crocheting, and a coloring book. I did not get much of any of them done 😂. Also, I’m with you about the socializing. My first cruise was when you still shared a table at dinner. I hated that. But I’m sure it wasn’t as bad as my son’s honeymoon when, purely by chance, several of his aunts, uncles, and cousins ended up on the same cruise and arranged to have dinner all together every night. 😂
@lalidoloca I assume you live in Florida, were you referring to the Karmel Korn in Lauderhill mall? My family stands by that place has not yet been equalled in making the best carmel corn.
RE: Over crowding on cruise ships, it’s more about Xamount of people per square feet of passenger areas. EG: we love any of the CCL ships from the VISTA class on down but not the new XL class. We went on the Mardi Gras and did find the entire two weeks we were on was one of making our way through crowds……all….the….time…. As well as waiting in line longer than the other classes. also, miseed some shows as there was no seating or even standing room. BUT some folks love the XL class. Each to their own. Happy cruiseing❗️🛳️🌴🏖️🏝️😎
We’re at Puerto Plata today, not especially thrilled to get off. It’s an add on to the ABC islands which were the highlight
I have now cruised twice...I really enjoyed the carefree travel! I am given an overview of places- I do have to work at experiencing something "local" at times... it usually comes through interacting with the local people. If I love a location I can visit again with a more independent travel plan. Otherwise, I leave feeling richer for the experience and look forward to the next port.
I need to try the Werthers Original caramel popcorn, it looks really good.
Watching this video, you just pointed out all the reasons that I won’t go on a big cruise ship. I hate masses of people, overcrowded tourist traps, etc. I once sailed on a smaller ship (300 people) and that was great for me 😊
Popcorn tip-- try Harry and David. Delicious. You can find it in Macy's sometimes or other random stores. Recently found it at 5 below. You can order it too🎉
We took our first cruise New Year’s Eve out of Port Canaveral on Carnival freedom and absolutely loved it and have already booked our second cruise out of Tampa on Carnival Paradise
My first video of yours I watched was when you gave yourself a Covid test. Been watching since and wanted to show you and Jenny some appreciation. Thanks!
Very kind gesture! Thanks so much!
Hi Tony. All points taken. I love cruising and nothing will change that. Love going to different places if only for a few hours. I generally see enough to decide if I want to go back and spend time there. CRUISE LOVER!! Saying it loud.😂 As always thank you for all you do ❤
I have gone on 66 cruises and true many of the things on this list could be valid for some I have never encountered an issue with any of them. I love cruising! Thanks Tony for your continued cruise news!
#1: I don't like crowds.
#2: I don't actually plan going to ports anyway. The area within a safe zone from the port and back is always going to be crowded. I'd rather spend the time doing the areas on ship that are usually crowded but are quiet on port day.
#3: Extras. After your first cruise they're no surprise so budget for them. Compare your options, then make your choice. Our choices are cruises and rail trips.
#4: See #2.
#5: Motion sickness. If you can't get it under control, you're not a cruiser. Fair enough.
#6: Monotony of cruise activities: I can always read, knit, crochet, research, draw, write, or learn something new.
#7: Environmental impact. A fair argument. Tony, you covered this one well.
#8: Enforced socialisation: this hasn't happened to me yet. If it ever does, I'll leave the event.
#9: I'm not sure about excursions. I haven't tried them, see point 2.
#10: Travel inside the iterary. See what Tony said!
Caramel popcorn snack: Lolly Gobble Bliss Bombs.
10 years ago, I would have told you that cruising isn't perfect, but it's a great value for your vacation dollar.
I am definitely a cruise LOVER!!!! I appreciate your comments regarding the haters!!! 😊
Most ports I'm OK with the limited stay. But sometimes the obvious isn't considered. I did a Med Cruise last year and we went to Ibiza and we were in port from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. This is Spain were talking about. They don't even open the clubs until 10:00 PM or eat dinner before 9:00-11:00 PM. What is the point of going somewhere with a reputation for night life and not staying for the night life?
Thank you for the awesome content. Regarding caramel popcorn, I nominate Harry & David's Moose Munch. So yummy!
Environmental issues? I’m interested in a comparison of the fuel used by one ship for 7 days versus fuel used by 5,000 passengers in (2,500) cars for the same amount of time
I like cruises, unpack once.
I do not like cuising for most of the reasons on this list. My biggest peeves are too crowded, not enough time in port, environment and onboard activities. Best example of irritating nickle and diming is changing for floating mats on their private island. However, my husband and his family love cruising so I go on them. On sea days I just sit by the pool, preferably in an adults on area, and read my book. My favorite cruise was Alaska because we were able to see places hard to get to.