Queen By Birth, I just did a “Booze Cruise” for my Sister in Laws B-Day, Long Beach to Ensenada, 3 days. First time on a cruise. I thought the same thing when I was reading the drink package literature. You are limited to 15 drinks a day on the package. They had to make the rule...can you imagine the drunken idiots who can put down MORE than 15 drinks in 1 day. The wife and I decided that “Alaska” type of cruises are probably more to our taste.
@@OriginalGaPeach I pointed thios out ona facebook cruise page and sat back and watched the fun. I have seen the bar in the buffet open for breakfast on one cruise ship. I ate cold pizza and warm beer for late breakfast when I was 18. I grew up but many didn't.
@@gizhou3034 In my 20s we had a bachelor AND bachelorette party. I stopped drinking at 3 a.m., I had to be at the semi-formal rehearsal dinner the next evening. My roommates did not. At 5 am, they noticed there was going to be the better parts of 3 fifths leftover, which they dibs breakfast, lunch and dinner. All 3 were consumed by 3 am the next morning. At least they had some help with the bourbon (dinner) Miraculously, all 3 of us have made it our late 50s. Only 1 of us needed rehab!
A tip I learned recently to help you not forget to clear out your safe: After you've packed for your final disembarkation and you have set aside what you are going to wear, put one of your shoes in the safe. You will need the shoe to be fully dressed and leave your cruise vacation, thus forcing you to open the safe on your final morning.
As former cruise security I agree with every point on this video and I'll add 2 more. Do not mess with the fire detector in your cabin and do not get completely wasted drunk
🤣🤣 I'll be damned if I'm gonna pay $3,000 to not drink and smoke. That's hilarious AF. If I get caught I'll pay your fee, but I've been smoking pot on cruises for years and getting WASTED. That's THE ENTIRE POINT OF A CRUISE. Lmao! If you want to charter a sailboat " to be on the water", go do that. I will continue taking off the alarms and putting them in trashbags to smoke my chronic.
@@daleyjeeper6188 no worries I'm not a Karen. If I'm belligerent the lady tells me, and I go to my room to sleep it off. We are pretty good tippers, so most staff we come across let us do what we want(pertaining to the funny smells in the bathrooms and smoking area). I have had a couple friends over the years have to take a flight home though. It definitely happens🤣. I feel like as long as you are respectful to everyone around you; no harm, no foul. Everyone is there to let loose and relax.
@@trippsmclovin you basically nailed it🤣 if I could make a suggestion to someone that they should lay off the drink and they left it pretty much ended there. If I had to carry them back to the room it requires paperwork 🤣
I totally agree with the "do not leave a mess". That is applicable everywhere: hotels, restaurants, public restrooms etc. Show respect and consideration for the cleaning staff please.
My sister and I, both former military(USN and USMC) took our first river cruise last year. When we left our cabin it was not exactly inspection ready but everything was put away and the beds were made, quarter-tight. I think we baffled our room steward.
I do the same at hotels. I hang up my towels and straighten up the room. I don’t make the bed, but I pull up the covers and I tell the steward or housekeeping that there’s no need to make the bed. They can check the TP, maybe remove the trash and I’m good on a day to day basis, I don’t need vacuuming or dusting every day. They’re not maids.
Funny. There’s a scene in the film, “Best in Show” where one of the characters hangs tapestries in his hotel room that he’s in for just one night. Every time I watch it I think to myself, ‘who does that’?
In the loud noise department -- shouting into your cellphone because you have a weak connection. On my last cruise, I called the cabin next door, using the ship's phone system. I told the woman who answered that I now knew her husband's entire confidential business strategy for the second quarter of the next year because I'd heard every single word of it, clear as a bell, through the cabin wall. That was on the first full day of the trip, and I never heard another sound from that cabin for the whole remainder of a two-week cruise!
We are on a ship that was parked backwards next to the other ship so both backs of the ship were facing each other we saw so many people doing drugs having sex doing all sorts of things it was pretty funny.
Tip for the safe, after setting the new combination. close and lock the safe with NOTHING in it, then open it just to be sure the new combination got set correctly I do this a couple of times can save a big hassle
Not just you, Decades ago In a somewhat different situation I was the guy who had to come and open the safes, it happens Constantly, even to security professionals
Fsilone , .. lol I know I dint. But it is kind of interesting .if for whatever reason one day I do get on a crew ship I’m glad I know I had a heads up not to step out butt naked out of the shower Without being cautious about it. If I had not seen this and did go on a cruise ship I probably would’ve stepped out naked with a whole bunch of people looking at me with my luck ! Lol. I’m extremely idle minded right now .
@@mxsteveirish2633 Meh. Being seen naked by a foreigner that I don't know and will never see again once the vacay is over is no biggie ;) But I admit this is actually a lot of solid advice.
I worked on cruise ships…this guy is consistently correct in his videos! And, he is polite with his advice. If you are offended by anything he says, well, maybe YOU are the one who should consider a camping vacation in the wilderness… After working with cruise ship guests for awhile, if I was ever asked to offer advice to future cruise guests, I would probably not be so polite… Well done, sir! If you were on one of my ships, I would’ve given you all of the extra bonus perks that cruise staff reserve for the kindest guests…
Tell this to the 6000 people at port in Italy who are on LOCK down onboard their cruise ship because of 2 cases of presumptive CORONA virus....(No, not bad hangovers drinking cheap beer....)
Took an old girlfriend on a cruise and our first stop as the ship had docked, I opened the curtains and she was awed at the view of the island. Well when we docked at our second island, she jumped out of bed naked and threw open the curtains there were tourists from another ship walking down the dock right next to the window. She yelled at me for not telling her about the people and I said “ Well you were the one who jumped out of bed and opened the curtains “ lol 😂 Still a laugh today !!!
Same. I went on a 10 day cruise without any room service at all simply because it was wasteful in my mind to my maid/steward and unnecessary and I only asked for tissue paper and another thing but why do people constantly need fresh towels and bed sheets. When we left I took all the bedsheets, towels, and pillow cases off and lazy folded them and put them on the desk so she could just pick it up. Takes me no time and I left a tip since they work very hard and she was nicest to me since she could just skip my room and use it as a break period.
I did that when I had my teen children in an adjoining room. It was all removed when we got on, it the staff stocked it every night afterwards. We only found out at checkout. We were completely refunded due to their lack of following very strict instructions for minors. (Of course our sons never told us during the trip). They thought they’d get away with getting drunk in their cabin. We thought they were sea sick. Nope. Parents don’t and can’t know everything. We try our best only to be undermined somehow. Infuriating. Ruined my memories of the entire trip. 😔💔
Bring along an non-insulated water bottle along with an insulated one and use the non-insulated one to chill water in the mini-bar for drinking. Ship water is made by desalination, once cold it’s great.
As someone who has never been on a cruise, my question is: are you allowed to put your own stuff in the minibar fridge? This may be a stupid question; we are thinking about doing a cruise and we have relatives that need to keep their meds cool.
For those who book an inside cabin, I suggest bringing a couple of tea lights for when you go to bed. It is incredibly dark when you switch off the lights in an inside cabin, which can make things difficult if you have to get up in the middle of the night. I just put a tea light by the bathroom door so I don't run into anything lol.
Candles are illegal at sea. Better option is thoes dollar pop lights with a sticky tape on the back. Advertising as bed lights. Or night lights. About the size of your hand and very flat.
We always bring a very small LED flashlight each!!! Then if we get up during the night, we don't wake up our partner nor stumble over the furniture. The upside of an inside room is no sunlight sneaking in if we decide to sleep late!
I like how Gary is very like any of us, sure he's on a cruise a lot more than any of us, but he's very connected to the middle class by avoiding big charges like the mini-bar stuff and he's mindful that some of us could be tempted to take the shampoo bottle or what not. Another good video! Thanks!
@@stevethomas760 Haven't seen your final bill? Really? Usually on the final night of the cruise the billing section at the customer service center has that ready for each guest to pick up.
@@dakg8034 Pilot error, I did get a copy on board. Just the charge on my credit card took longer than I thought it would. I should have gone back and deleted comment. Thank you, S
My last two cruises, I requested that the fridge in my room be emptied so I could use it for health needs. They removed everything, placed it into a sack with a lock (RCCL) and placed it on the top shelf in my closet. If you can't resist the temptation of the minibar, know that you can request that it can be emptied prior to embarkation.
As someone who works in hospitality, whether you’re in a hotel or on a cruise or wherever, strip the bed and throw all the dirty linen and towels in the bathroom or bath tub before they come in to change your sheets, if you can. It saves housekeeping staff so much time and they’ll love you for it!
We always use our towels to dry off counters etc and then put them in the shower. We also strip the sheets when we leave. That’s primarily to ensure they change them for the next guest
Sitting here on a late Saturday night watching a video of what not to do in a cruise line cabin. Funny thing is, my ass isn't even going on a cruise or planning on one. 🤣🤣 but I still watched it.
It is SOOoo. Relaxing to sit on your Balcony and watch the sea and waves and watch out for dolphins. The fresh air relaxing and you can call for food to be delivered or go to buffet We miss cruising.
I've never been remotely tempted to go on a cruise, and every so often someone says something about cruising that makes me feel even more secure in that decision. It's like a cheerless LaQuinta that moves to places that you could see more effectively on your own. The worst things aboit a LaQuinta and the worst things about an airport, put together for the low-low price of $1800 a week. Who the bleep is doing this?
I was quite impressed on our last cruise. It was a newer ship, and (like in some European hotels), you have to put your room key in a slot on the wall to make the outlets work. Hence, when you pull your card to exit, all lights and electrical units go out. I also noticed there is a three-light system over the cabin door. The cabin stewards can tell when you are in your room with your card in the slot, when you have left your room because there is no card in the slot, and when you have engaged the "do not disturb" button.
Stick with a booze cruise. Otherwise most cruises seem to schew toward families with a brood of preteen girls. After the first port of call all you can see and hear are screaming kids with braided hair at all hours of the day and night.
I've seen the tip several places (probably even on this channel) that the last night on the ship if you use the safe put one of your shoes inside it, that way you HAVE to open it before you leave 🤣
I turn off the a.c when I open the balcony door. The most modern ships have a system in place that turns off the a.c in the cabin once you open the balcony door. Symphony of the seas is one of the ships with this feature.
@1:48 we had a cruise ship pull in next to ours one time... when I went out on the balcony, it was like a peep show on the other ship. I can’t believe how many people walked around in from of the window 😲
Booked my 1st cruise for my husband and I, with my sister for her 2nd. One thing she told me is that her steward wasn't taking his tip every day. Finally she told him, if there is money in this spot, this is meant for you to take for yourself, please take it. He then took the tip every day. It made me sad in a way, he was so afraid of being accused of stealing after finally being able to go back to work after the pandemic, he wasn't taking his tip. She hadn't thought of that until she talked to some of the spa staff about the workers on the ship. You'd be surprised about how little they actually make =( She also told me to make sure I bring plenty of small bills, just for tipping purposes.
How the hell did I get here ?? I was watching a video on Andes Goat Herding, like every night and THIS popped up ! My “recommendations” usually include “Trombone and Tuba Repair”, “50 Recipes With Fruit Cocktail” and “Fun Rainy Day Crafts For Toddlers”. But THIS ?? Well, I’m not watching this more than 2-3 times !
Yep. Noise. Its my biggest bug bear... Like you, I travel A LOT mainly for work, and it really annoys me how inconsiderate some people can be in hotels and on planes etc. Luckily, I have never had a problem onboard ship.
He forgot to say it is really frowned on to get drunk, dance into the drums and knock them round and forget your room number to get out of there and puking on everybody's shoes on the dance floor. It is frowned on into the next day as well! Big no-no! True Story
1 huge tip if you're worried about water - filter water bottles! I got a brita one ages ago because I live in South Korea and the water here is potable but not drinkable. It means I can grab some water while at work, or if I go to a theme park or something I can fill it up and it tastes just fine! You obviously have to replace to filter every once in the while but it's super handy!
My last cruise was in Norway (Hurtigruten), and they specifically told us that the tap water was good to drink. I filled my water bottle from the tap every day and it was fine - tasted the same as bottled water I drink at home. On other cruises, I've filled my water bottle at the dispenser in the buffet. Sometimes they ask that you fill water bottles from a glass rather than directly from the dispenser in order to avoid cross contamination.
As a ships officer, I’d never go on a cruise. I’ve seen how the crew are treated. Most crew can’t afford to buy soap so you can imagine how easy infections are transferred. The engineering team is under manned and highly stressed and forced to falsify hours of rest.
SO TRUE staff are treated as slaves. had some nut job in local news saying she "was so happy working for a Disiney cruise ship as it was her dream job" i said hate to live your nightmares working 12 hour days 7 days a week for 9 months and if you think you can go ashore forget it
I don’t cruise but my wife does with her family. I found your channel and showed it to her. We watch them together and I always find them very interesting. I’ve even watched your videos when she’s not home. I’ve also recommended your channel to friends who like to cruise. Anyway, I like your channel and learn a lot.
The other problem with leaving a mess is that something could get caught up with what looks like garbage or caught up with the sheets and get accidentally picked up from the room and lost.
You forgot to say NEVER throw anything in the water from your balcony! And no, “not making a mess” is not a “no-no”, it’s a yes-yes! Don’t leave a mess! 😂 (Remember a double negative equals a positive.) Good advice anyway all around. I never knew you couldn’t plug in a surge protector.
I plan to going on Symphony of the Seas soon, and I've seen many videos of the ship and what's on board, but you give us info we really need. Cruise etiquette is very important too, cause I think I'm going to love this ship and want to come back. Thank you Gary....
As a yacht owner,and captain,Incant count the number of times,I’ve told guests..”Don’t put anything in the toilet that didn’t come out of you,Unlessnyou want to help me take apart,and fix the macerator pump!I also tell them an exception,is things Inhave put in the head for the purpose”Most people,I would even have on my boat will try and be responsible guests,but some can’t seem to help treating my 50’DeFever yacht' Ike a beachfront condo.Thanks for the video
Here’s a no no to avoid: don’t leave a big mess for your stateroom host. I was just on a back to back Disney Cruise and when the first leg ended the people in the cabin next to us, 6 kids and 3 adults, left a mess so big the host needed to bring in fans to air it out and change out all 3 mattresses because there was urine in them. It took him all day to get the room ready for the next leg, which is amazing since he had other rooms to get ready as well.
Disgusting. They could afford an expensive Disney cruise for the whole family, but couldn't be bothered to make preparations for their bed wetters. I feel bad for that poor cabin steward.
@@Whoiskevinjones anybody with an ounce of intelligence wouldn't leave their shit in a cruise ship safe. Some people deserve to lose their money. I'm confident karma would side with me seeing whoever left their money in that safe is too stupid to have kept it.
A few years back on a Royal Caribbean cruise, my neighbor was smoking on her balcony and I called security. I agree with you about not leaving a mess in the cabin.
This was a very well done video!!! All the elements Are there perfection don't change your style ever. Love to take s cruise this year your videos give more such sound knowledgeable advice thanks going to watch more now! 👋 bye
I really enjoyed the 11 tips, some are "common sense" my husband used to say! But as we have found out over the years not all people have that! I also agree about not leaving your cabin a total mess for others to pick-up after you.
I’ll be going on my first cruise soon and I find these tips so useful. I travel frequently for my competitions, so many of these seemed like common sense but the unplugging electronics was new to me! I never do it at home so I’m going to have to write myself a note to remember. One thing I love doing when I’m traveling (and generally is forgotten) is treating the staff with kindness. Please, thank you and framing things in a question so it’s an option (I get they are super busy) is something I learned early will help get my needs heard as I’m disabled. Kindness travels faster than demands! Be kind!
I started putting my medications in the safe. They are expensive and I can't go without them if my cabin steward decided he'd like to try something. Granted, I've been on 12 cruises and I've never had anything stolen from my cabin.
I've been on many many cruises and found it very informative I did not know about the electrical devices thank you so much for the informative video thumbs up.
Never seen umbrellas supplied by a cruise line, perhaps in more upscale ships or cabins. Agree with you regarding the mini-bar. You could probably get a cheaper drink at one of the bars. Great tips for newer cruisers.
I've been on 3 cruises and had all that information before we left to board the ship. Plus, we always has an inside cabin so no worries about the balcony issues.
I am currently on holiday in St. Vincent and the Grenadines and I cannot stop watching cruise videos. They are addictive. I have seen a few cruise ships (ie Bequia).
Went on a beautiful Mediterranean cruise with my parents, my husband, our two daughters, my sister and her husband. I jokingly refer to it as our naked cruise. My folks had our daughters I was blow drying my hair naked and my husband was just getting out of the shower; our oldest came marching in with my dad. Lesson: just because you have a key you should knock first. My parents were next door to my sister. Mom knocked the door, no answer. So she peaked around the divider between the balconies. "Hey I just knocked, why didn't you answer." They were making love. My brother-in-law and my dad were both traumatize the rest of the trip.
Yes, don’t put flushable wipes in the cruise ship toilet. It’s embarrassing and no fun when the toilet backs up and overflows into the bathroom. Ask me how I know!
I asked my cabin stewardess about some of the toiletries. She gave me a big bag of them. As for walking around stark bollocks naked, just pull the curtains first. Depending where and what kind of balcony you have depends what you can or be willing to do. Mine was on 6 deck on the QM2 which is just below the boat/main deck. Some no line sun bathing, open curtains but watch out for lifeboat drill! Depending which side my cabin was facing in port, sea view or land/other liner view, I'd go out topless if a sea view. No one saw anything. If they did, big deal.
Before I go on a cruise I will watch every one of these I want to thank you very much ! I learned several tips . you have a nice voice and a pleasant face.
I was on a Carnival Cruise and some young adults climbed out on top of the life boats which were suspended along side the ship in the middle of the night, while underway. I called Security immediately to report the situation and thankfully no one fell overboard. Apparently they weren't too smart.
Never been on cruise but ... Great video. Rule 7 and Rule 11 not only apply to cruise ships, but everywhere all the time. Sorry you had to remind some people to keep their noise down and not make a mess er cleanup after they create a mess.
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2am. College test tomorrow. Me watching cruse line advice.
Doodplayer10111 good luck on your exams!!!
the answer was C. i dont know what you picked, but its the next day, so I hoped you picked C
lITERALLY ME RN
Doodplayer10111 same its 2am currently
College be like that Doodplayer! Hope it went well
I was thinking "What idiot would do this!" But then again ALL rules were created because an idiot did something stupid!
It is scary but true ...
Queen By Birth, I just did a “Booze Cruise” for my Sister in Laws B-Day, Long Beach to Ensenada, 3 days. First time on a cruise. I thought the same thing when I was reading the drink package literature. You are limited to 15 drinks a day on the package. They had to make the rule...can you imagine the drunken idiots who can put down MORE than 15 drinks in 1 day. The wife and I decided that “Alaska” type of cruises are probably more to our taste.
@@mag9ca I agree with u, if someone is drinking 15 drinks a day they need to be in REHAB, not on a cruise!
@@OriginalGaPeach I pointed thios out ona facebook cruise page and sat back and watched the fun. I have seen the bar in the buffet open for breakfast on one cruise ship.
I ate cold pizza and warm beer for late breakfast when I was 18. I grew up but many didn't.
@@gizhou3034 In my 20s we had a bachelor AND bachelorette party. I stopped drinking at 3 a.m., I had to be at the semi-formal rehearsal dinner the next evening. My roommates did not. At 5 am, they noticed there was going to be the better parts of 3 fifths leftover, which they dibs breakfast, lunch and dinner. All 3 were consumed by 3 am the next morning. At least they had some help with the bourbon (dinner) Miraculously, all 3 of us have made it our late 50s. Only 1 of us needed rehab!
A tip I learned recently to help you not forget to clear out your safe: After you've packed for your final disembarkation and you have set aside what you are going to wear, put one of your shoes in the safe. You will need the shoe to be fully dressed and leave your cruise vacation, thus forcing you to open the safe on your final morning.
Good one 😆
Genius!
As former cruise security I agree with every point on this video and I'll add 2 more. Do not mess with the fire detector in your cabin and do not get completely wasted drunk
🤣🤣 I'll be damned if I'm gonna pay $3,000 to not drink and smoke. That's hilarious AF. If I get caught I'll pay your fee, but I've been smoking pot on cruises for years and getting WASTED. That's THE ENTIRE POINT OF A CRUISE. Lmao! If you want to charter a sailboat " to be on the water", go do that. I will continue taking off the alarms and putting them in trashbags to smoke my chronic.
@@trippsmclovin you do you man but don't start crying if you get kicked off and have to fly back🤣
@@daleyjeeper6188 no worries I'm not a Karen. If I'm belligerent the lady tells me, and I go to my room to sleep it off. We are pretty good tippers, so most staff we come across let us do what we want(pertaining to the funny smells in the bathrooms and smoking area). I have had a couple friends over the years have to take a flight home though. It definitely happens🤣. I feel like as long as you are respectful to everyone around you; no harm, no foul. Everyone is there to let loose and relax.
@@trippsmclovin you basically nailed it🤣 if I could make a suggestion to someone that they should lay off the drink and they left it pretty much ended there. If I had to carry them back to the room it requires paperwork 🤣
Lest you risk falling over board
I totally agree with the "do not leave a mess". That is applicable everywhere: hotels, restaurants, public restrooms etc. Show respect and consideration for the cleaning staff please.
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See my response to Aroncha54. You have to respect the stewards.
My sister and I, both former military(USN and USMC) took our first river cruise last year. When we left our cabin it was not exactly inspection ready but everything was put away and the beds were made, quarter-tight. I think we baffled our room steward.
I do the same at hotels. I hang up my towels and straighten up the room. I don’t make the bed, but I pull up the covers and I tell the steward or housekeeping that there’s no need to make the bed. They can check the TP, maybe remove the trash and I’m good on a day to day basis, I don’t need vacuuming or dusting every day. They’re not maids.
Yes including in that walmart shopping cart you used before you went on that cruise.
I've never been tempted to decorate the walls of any hotel, and I didn't even realize that was a thing people do.
Ask psych and dementia ward staff about 'finger painters'.
Funny. There’s a scene in the film, “Best in Show” where one of the characters hangs tapestries in his hotel room that he’s in for just one night. Every time I watch it I think to myself, ‘who does that’?
You've never wanted to decorate your room with pictures of yarn?
I've decorated the outside door with colorful lights before, then gave them to my room steward to take home.
I’ve cruised during Christmas and brought those jelly decorations to stick to mirrors and windows.
Never hang a pirate flag from your balcony
Good one... should I ever find myself on a cruise, I'll definitely not hang a pirate flag. 🤔 (maybe)
Ohhh- I am SO GOING TO DO THAT!
oh sorry its not a pirate flag, its a flag for a football team.. the Raiders... lmao
Would be appropriate as you have fallen amongst pirates! No wonder ppl have given up on cruises!
Nooo! How will Captain Jack or Captain Morgan find me otherwise? Not that I would ever go on a cruise. Yuck.
In the loud noise department -- shouting into your cellphone because you have a weak connection. On my last cruise, I called the cabin next door, using the ship's phone system. I told the woman who answered that I now knew her husband's entire confidential business strategy for the second quarter of the next year because I'd heard every single word of it, clear as a bell, through the cabin wall. That was on the first full day of the trip, and I never heard another sound from that cabin for the whole remainder of a two-week cruise!
Have had this too, though wish I had spoken to them like you did !!!
You grab her on the cooch very hard, mate. 😂
That was a safe in my cabin? No wonder it did such a bad job heating up burritos.
Kirk T 😂😂
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Lol honestly It probably does a better job of heating up burritos than keeping things safe.
you stole that comment from the cruise ship stories video
u killed it
Rule #1: Don't be an idiot.
Rule #2: Don't be a pig.
Pretty much covers everything.
Idiots exist this is why cruise lines check luggage.
If you’re not an idiot or a pig (or both), then why are you going on a cruise? 🤔
#3 don't be a dumbass
Large amounts of alcohol and people together 24/7 for a week... I think you're being optimistic.
Michael Scott told me, "Don't be an idiot"
Changed my life!!
Don’t go on a ship that looks like an apartment block, find one that looks like a ship.
Totally agree. Those huge ships do not look very appealing.
Some people like to have fun but u can enjoy ur retirement home on the seas that's fine
I did my first cruise I was clambering up and down metal stairs on the outside of the decks. Best trip of my life
I’d say most look like ships except for the big Royal Caribbean and Carnival ones.
Wait why
Well so much for sitting nude on the balcony smoking a marlboro while
Warming over a campfire.
bummer..............
while waiting for your clothes iron to heat up
We are on a ship that was parked backwards next to the other ship so both backs of the ship were facing each other we saw so many people doing drugs having sex doing all sorts of things it was pretty funny.
If you want to go nude with your partner, there are nude cruises you can join. Discount is available to AANR card holder members.
@@NyuuMikuru1 No thank you I rather see close I moss's cruise passengers.
Tip for the safe,
after setting the new combination. close and lock the safe with NOTHING in it,
then open it just to be sure the new combination got set correctly
I do this a couple of times
can save a big hassle
Yes!!!! I learnt the hard way and now also always do this. Good to hear not just me 😀
Not just you, Decades ago In a somewhat different situation I was the guy who had to come and open the safes, it happens Constantly, even to security professionals
Absolutely, and I always use the same combo.
Sterling tip!!
Great tip, I do this as well.
Let's be honest, no one searched for this.
Fsilone , .. lol I know I dint.
But it is kind of interesting .if for whatever reason one day I do get on a crew ship I’m glad I know I had a heads up not to step out butt naked out of the shower Without being cautious about it. If I had not seen this and did go on a cruise ship I probably would’ve stepped out naked with a whole bunch of people looking at me with my luck ! Lol. I’m extremely idle minded right now .
@@mxsteveirish2633 Meh. Being seen naked by a foreigner that I don't know and will never see again once the vacay is over is no biggie ;) But I admit this is actually a lot of solid advice.
joe beastyg , yeah U do have a point . Sometimes it’s dumb to let embarrassment take root with certain things.
I did just want as much advice limited timbre thousand things to do on and off board. Alaska trip probably won't have water slides lol take care
Let’s be honest. These are just common sense, but I guess people don’t have that these days.
Who watched this whole video knowing you wont ever go on a cruise ship haha
yeah, you're so right...
I will Never go on a Crazy Cruise Ship. It’s all A Big No No !!!!!!!!!!’ Unless your into that
I might go on a gay cruise - they seem less prudish
I think I would rather rent a yacht for a week. Take who I want and do what I like.
Been on 5 cruises. Best vacations of my life.
I worked on cruise ships…this guy is consistently correct in his videos! And, he is polite with his advice. If you are offended by anything he says, well, maybe YOU are the one who should consider a camping vacation in the wilderness…
After working with cruise ship guests for awhile, if I was ever asked to offer advice to future cruise guests, I would probably not be so polite…
Well done, sir! If you were on one of my ships, I would’ve given you all of the extra bonus perks that cruise staff reserve for the kindest guests…
Thanks ! Appreciate you watching and great to hear. Hopefully I am on one of the ships you are on soon 😀😀
What are the extra bonus perks?
What’s with the surge protector stuff though? That’s not common sense.
Could you share with us what those perks are?
Aa
#12 never bring a virus onto the ship.........
Okay no virus, but bacteria is ok right?
Tell this to the 6000 people at port in Italy who are on LOCK down onboard their cruise ship because of 2 cases of presumptive CORONA virus....(No, not bad hangovers drinking cheap beer....)
The only thing germier than an airplane cabin is a cruise ship.
D H don’t drinks like beer or alcohol kill viruses?
Oh man!!!!
Took an old girlfriend on a cruise and our first stop as the ship had docked, I opened the curtains and she was awed at the view of the island. Well when we docked at our second island, she jumped out of bed naked and threw open the curtains there were tourists from another ship walking down the dock right next to the window. She yelled at me for not telling her about the people and I said “ Well you were the one who jumped out of bed and opened the curtains “ lol 😂 Still a laugh today !!!
That's hilarious 😂 thanks for sharing .
We often tell the cabin steward not to clean the cabin every day. You dont really need it and it gives them a break x
Me 2!!😊🙋🏾♀️
@@vh6307
Same 😃!
me too
Yep!
Same. I went on a 10 day cruise without any room service at all simply because it was wasteful in my mind to my maid/steward and unnecessary and I only asked for tissue paper and another thing but why do people constantly need fresh towels and bed sheets. When we left I took all the bedsheets, towels, and pillow cases off and lazy folded them and put them on the desk so she could just pick it up. Takes me no time and I left a tip since they work very hard and she was nicest to me since she could just skip my room and use it as a break period.
Another tip about the minibar - You can ask to have the items removed. This especially helps when you have kids who can open it up.
I did that when I had my teen children in an adjoining room. It was all removed when we got on, it the staff stocked it every night afterwards. We only found out at checkout. We were completely refunded due to their lack of following very strict instructions for minors.
(Of course our sons never told us during the trip). They thought they’d get away with getting drunk in their cabin. We thought they were sea sick. Nope. Parents don’t and can’t know everything. We try our best only to be undermined somehow. Infuriating. Ruined my memories of the entire trip. 😔💔
Thing that drives me crazy is people who let there kids run up and down the hallways at all hours of the night! Seems to happen on most cruises.
You've got to be kidding me!
A trip wire works for me 😉
Are there adults only floors or cruises? I would never let my kids do this
Have been on several cruises and never experienced this issue.
Heck it happens in hotels
To avoid minibar problems, ask your steward to clear it out on the first day.
Mary Munarin ; Good idea.
Great tip
Bring along an non-insulated water bottle along with an insulated one and use the non-insulated one to chill water in the mini-bar for drinking. Ship water is made by desalination, once cold it’s great.
Don't go on a trip and save even more and you won't have to memorise the list of no-no's
As someone who has never been on a cruise, my question is: are you allowed to put your own stuff in the minibar fridge? This may be a stupid question; we are thinking about doing a cruise and we have relatives that need to keep their meds cool.
For those who book an inside cabin, I suggest bringing a couple of tea lights for when you go to bed. It is incredibly dark when you switch off the lights in an inside cabin, which can make things difficult if you have to get up in the middle of the night. I just put a tea light by the bathroom door so I don't run into anything lol.
As long as they are battery operated ones.
Candles are illegal at sea.
Better option is thoes dollar pop lights with a sticky tape on the back.
Advertising as bed lights. Or night lights. About the size of your hand and very flat.
I bring a small flash light with me. That works just fine.
We always bring a very small LED flashlight each!!! Then if we get up during the night, we don't wake up our partner nor stumble over the furniture. The upside of an inside room is no sunlight sneaking in if we decide to sleep late!
Great idea, thanks..
I'll be sure to bring my magnets. I can't be without my photos of yarn!
I usually just bring magazines to stare at yarn porn:)
LMAO 😜
I like how Gary is very like any of us, sure he's on a cruise a lot more than any of us, but he's very connected to the middle class by avoiding big charges like the mini-bar stuff and he's mindful that some of us could be tempted to take the shampoo bottle or what not. Another good video! Thanks!
Yes indeed! I hate the high charges as not worth it. Then more to put towards next cruise :-)
@@stevethomas760 how much is that? I mean, a beverage in the premium restaurant of a cruise is expensive compared to the popular price
Minus hair
@@stevethomas760 Haven't seen your final bill? Really? Usually on the final night of the cruise the billing section at the customer service center has that ready for each guest to pick up.
@@dakg8034 Pilot error, I did get a copy on board. Just the charge on my credit card took longer than I thought it would. I should have gone back and deleted comment. Thank you, S
Thank you for mentioning making an effort to not make extra work for the service staff! Being kind is always a good tip!
Thanks! I agree
I agree. We do that everywhere- hotels, restaurants.
My last two cruises, I requested that the fridge in my room be emptied so I could use it for health needs. They removed everything, placed it into a sack with a lock (RCCL) and placed it on the top shelf in my closet. If you can't resist the temptation of the minibar, know that you can request that it can be emptied prior to embarkation.
As someone who works in hospitality, whether you’re in a hotel or on a cruise or wherever, strip the bed and throw all the dirty linen and towels in the bathroom or bath tub before they come in to change your sheets, if you can. It saves housekeeping staff so much time and they’ll love you for it!
Make sure not to save them so much time that the operator can fire a couple of people.
We always use our towels to dry off counters etc and then put them in the shower. We also strip the sheets when we leave. That’s primarily to ensure they change them for the next guest
Yes!! Always strip the bed and gather used towels. AND LEAVE A TIP ON THE BED EVERY NIGHT!!
Probably wouldn’t hurt to give a little tip. I wonder how many people don’t but have no problem leaving it at a land-based hotel or restaurant.
I do this and people think I'm crazy. LOL
Just pop the Do Not Disturb sign on the door before you get in the shower and the room steward will not go in. This works in hotels too.
Don't they have curtains or drapes to defy prying eyes?
Sitting here on a late Saturday night watching a video of what not to do in a cruise line cabin. Funny thing is, my ass isn't even going on a cruise or planning on one. 🤣🤣 but I still watched it.
A/c turns off with door open but hole
It is SOOoo. Relaxing to sit on your Balcony and watch the sea and waves and watch out for dolphins. The fresh air relaxing and you can call for food to be delivered or go to buffet
We miss cruising.
"Never start a fire in your cabin" Got it, thanks
How else are you gonna make smores?
I always smoke weed in the shower area smoke goes right up vent. Yauhoo
i have never been on a cruise, in fact im terrified of cruises/open water, yet here i am binging this guy's videos
Why am i watching this now I’ve never been on a cruise
FluffyHook gamer maybe you’ll want to go on a cruise now 😁 highly recommend 👌🏼 lol
Wish I could go on one 😞😉✌😎
go, it is fun
Nobody's perfect.
FluffyHook gamer missing lots of fun
My next cruise I’m definitely bringing a picture of balls of yarn for my walls.🤔
For a split second I read this as “maybe next time I’ll bring a picture of my balls for the wall”
MEOW! 😻😻😻
😂
😆lol
"dont flush anything but toilet paper down the toilet"
*craps in the hallway*
🤣🤣🤣
LMAO
Puts turd in pocket
Never eat too much or you'll kill the toilets on the ship.
lmao, that what to-go cups are for!
When you look to book your cabin find out where the bars are located in relation to your cabin. They have their live music until 2am.
I've never been remotely tempted to go on a cruise, and every so often someone says something about cruising that makes me feel even more secure in that decision. It's like a cheerless LaQuinta that moves to places that you could see more effectively on your own. The worst things aboit a LaQuinta and the worst things about an airport, put together for the low-low price of $1800 a week. Who the bleep is doing this?
#12 Don’t get too drunk and let your fiancé push you overboard!
Bahahaha
this a way to avoid divorce lawyers fees
was a case a while back woman push hubby of balcony wind blow him back on board
especially IF they a have a A LARGE insurance policy on your ass......
Hahaha
Based on a true story?
I was quite impressed on our last cruise. It was a newer ship, and (like in some European hotels), you have to put your room key in a slot on the wall to make the outlets work. Hence, when you pull your card to exit, all lights and electrical units go out. I also noticed there is a three-light system over the cabin door. The cabin stewards can tell when you are in your room with your card in the slot, when you have left your room because there is no card in the slot, and when you have engaged the "do not disturb" button.
Unless, of course, your shipmate
leaves their key in the slot...
Fun fact: ANY card will work in that slot.
This makes me want to go on a cruise even less than I already didn’t want to go on a cruise ever.
Me either!!
Great way to describe how I feel too😃
Stick with a booze cruise. Otherwise most cruises seem to schew toward families with a brood of preteen girls. After the first port of call all you can see and hear are screaming kids with braided hair at all hours of the day and night.
I felt the same way until I actually went on a cruise. But do stick to booze cruises if you don’t want irritating kids or old kill joys around you
You don't know what you are missing. From a seasoned cruiser , I also thought like you and was surprised cruise every time now.
I've seen the tip several places (probably even on this channel) that the last night on the ship if you use the safe put one of your shoes inside it, that way you HAVE to open it before you leave 🤣
I turn off the a.c when I open the balcony door.
The most modern ships have a system in place that turns off the a.c in the cabin once you open the balcony door. Symphony of the seas is one of the ships with this feature.
How exciting for you
I was wondering if you could do that. I hate ac most of the time, and would much prefer an open window.
@1:48 we had a cruise ship pull in next to ours one time... when I went out on the balcony, it was like a peep show on the other ship. I can’t believe how many people walked around in from of the window 😲
Booked my 1st cruise for my husband and I, with my sister for her 2nd. One thing she told me is that her steward wasn't taking his tip every day. Finally she told him, if there is money in this spot, this is meant for you to take for yourself, please take it. He then took the tip every day. It made me sad in a way, he was so afraid of being accused of stealing after finally being able to go back to work after the pandemic, he wasn't taking his tip. She hadn't thought of that until she talked to some of the spa staff about the workers on the ship. You'd be surprised about how little they actually make =( She also told me to make sure I bring plenty of small bills, just for tipping purposes.
That’s because you’re supposed to tip all at once. Most do last day.
How the hell did I get here ?? I was watching a video on Andes Goat Herding, like every night and THIS popped up ! My “recommendations” usually include “Trombone and Tuba Repair”, “50 Recipes With Fruit Cocktail” and “Fun Rainy Day Crafts For Toddlers”. But THIS ?? Well, I’m not watching this more than 2-3 times !
Lol
I'm off to investigate Andes Goat Herding IMMEDIATELY.
And of course, don't repaint the walls. I think that is a no-no too! ;-)
Yep. Noise. Its my biggest bug bear... Like you, I travel A LOT mainly for work, and it really annoys me how inconsiderate some people can be in hotels and on planes etc. Luckily, I have never had a problem onboard ship.
Good to hear from another noise obsessive :-)
It's almost as though travelling for work and cruising are literal opposites...
Use earplugs while others smash like a star in the next stateroom.
The reason to deny your neighbors the pleasure was the lack of an invitation.
So glad that I have a Super Yacht
Thank GOD I’ve never had a run in with noisy people in hotels or airplanes... I feel like I’ll dread the day that I do have a problem with that though
He forgot to say it is really frowned on to get drunk, dance into the drums and knock them round and forget your room number to get out of there and puking on everybody's shoes on the dance floor. It is frowned on into the next day as well! Big no-no! True Story
I wanna meet you.
We always pick up after ourselves anywhere we stay
1 huge tip if you're worried about water - filter water bottles! I got a brita one ages ago because I live in South Korea and the water here is potable but not drinkable. It means I can grab some water while at work, or if I go to a theme park or something I can fill it up and it tastes just fine! You obviously have to replace to filter every once in the while but it's super handy!
Thanks for the tip I love this idea
I could never drink tap water. Never.
My last cruise was in Norway (Hurtigruten), and they specifically told us that the tap water was good to drink. I filled my water bottle from the tap every day and it was fine - tasted the same as bottled water I drink at home. On other cruises, I've filled my water bottle at the dispenser in the buffet. Sometimes they ask that you fill water bottles from a glass rather than directly from the dispenser in order to avoid cross contamination.
As a ships officer, I’d never go on a cruise. I’ve seen how the crew are treated. Most crew can’t afford to buy soap so you can imagine how easy infections are transferred.
The engineering team is under manned and highly stressed and forced to falsify hours of rest.
Retro Dude, Old man on his bikes surely they have soap? Are you talking major cruise line?
SO TRUE staff are treated as slaves.
had some nut job in local news saying she "was so happy working for a Disiney cruise ship as it was her dream job" i said hate to live your nightmares working 12 hour days 7 days a week for 9 months and if you think you can go ashore forget it
So that’s why all the ships officers smell like Stig of the jungle.
I hope you reported the falsification of safety records.
I don’t cruise but my wife does with her family. I found your channel and showed it to her. We watch them together and I always find them very interesting. I’ve even watched your videos when she’s not home. I’ve also recommended your channel to friends who like to cruise. Anyway, I like your channel and learn a lot.
The other problem with leaving a mess is that something could get caught up with what looks like garbage or caught up with the sheets and get accidentally picked up from the room and lost.
I love that phrase " Bollock Naked" so picturesque
It is :-)
Bollock = Testicle.
@@heli-crewhgs5285 Balls
You forgot to say NEVER throw anything in the water from your balcony! And no, “not making a mess” is not a “no-no”, it’s a yes-yes! Don’t leave a mess! 😂 (Remember a double negative equals a positive.)
Good advice anyway all around. I never knew you couldn’t plug in a surge protector.
I plan to going on Symphony of the Seas soon, and I've seen many videos of the ship and what's on board, but you give us info we really need. Cruise etiquette is very important too, cause I think I'm going to love this ship and want to come back. Thank you Gary....
As a yacht owner,and captain,Incant count the number of times,I’ve told guests..”Don’t put anything in the toilet that didn’t come out of you,Unlessnyou want to help me take apart,and fix the macerator pump!I also tell them an exception,is things Inhave put in the head for the purpose”Most people,I would even have on my boat will try and be responsible guests,but some can’t seem to help treating my 50’DeFever yacht'
Ike a beachfront condo.Thanks for the video
"Been there, done that!!"
Here’s a no no to avoid: don’t leave a big mess for your stateroom host.
I was just on a back to back Disney Cruise and when the first leg ended the people in the cabin next to us, 6 kids and 3 adults, left a mess so big the host needed to bring in fans to air it out and change out all 3 mattresses because there was urine in them. It took him all day to get the room ready for the next leg, which is amazing since he had other rooms to get ready as well.
That would explain this being included in the video...you should watch it some time!!
Douglas Freer parents ought to bring rubber sheets or diaper their older kids if they still wet the bed at night. Gross!
mindyschocolate sad thing is the adults here were always drunk so the urine might not have just been from the kids.
Disgusting. They could afford an expensive Disney cruise for the whole family, but couldn't be bothered to make preparations for their bed wetters. I feel bad for that poor cabin steward.
9 people in a DCL stateroom? Maximum is 5.
This was like listening to my dad lecture me for leaving the refrigerator door open, except it's cruise ships and it's 12 minutes long.
Listen to your father.
Your father is right on this one. He'll be wrong on many others though, I know this, I'm a dad!
This made me laugh
I couldn't agree more. Thanks for sharing! I'm making a mental note.
10:26 OMG! I always bring a picture of yarn when I cruise! Too funny!
I once found $150 in the safe behind the door when opening. Was a pretty nice day. Was about 3 days into the trip at that point.
I found a handful of coins in the safe in the U.K. once. Nowhere near $150 though!
Anyone with an ounce of integrity would have turned in that money. The cruise line would have returned it to the previous occupant.
@@Whoiskevinjones lol integrity shmegrity.
@@Whoiskevinjones anybody with an ounce of intelligence wouldn't leave their shit in a cruise ship safe. Some people deserve to lose their money. I'm confident karma would side with me seeing whoever left their money in that safe is too stupid to have kept it.
Good video Thank you for posting this
A few years back on a Royal Caribbean cruise, my neighbor was smoking on her balcony and I called
security. I agree with you about not leaving a mess in the cabin.
Asshole.
This was a very well done video!!! All the elements Are there perfection don't change your style ever. Love to take s cruise this year your videos give more such sound knowledgeable advice thanks going to watch more now! 👋 bye
Thank you! I always look forward to your videos. Love your tips!! Thank you!! 👍🏼
Thanks. Great to hear. Appreciate you watching
Basically do not go into your cabin when you get on the ship camp out on the deck
Great info !!
Great video !!
I did not know some of these .
I really enjoyed the 11 tips, some are "common sense" my husband used to say! But as we have found out over the years not all people have that!
I also agree about not leaving your cabin a total mess for others to pick-up after you.
I’ll be going on my first cruise soon and I find these tips so useful. I travel frequently for my competitions, so many of these seemed like common sense but the unplugging electronics was new to me! I never do it at home so I’m going to have to write myself a note to remember. One thing I love doing when I’m traveling (and generally is forgotten) is treating the staff with kindness. Please, thank you and framing things in a question so it’s an option (I get they are super busy) is something I learned early will help get my needs heard as I’m disabled. Kindness travels faster than demands! Be kind!
I started putting my medications in the safe. They are expensive and I can't go without them if my cabin steward decided he'd like to try something. Granted, I've been on 12 cruises and I've never had anything stolen from my cabin.
I also secure my medications in the safe as well as cords.
All very interesting. Thank you for the information.
Thank you, getting loads of tips from your videos 🏴🏴🏴
Great tips and good reminders for those frequent cruisers! Thanks again for your insightful information!
Thanks, good to hear you found helpful. Appreciate you watching
Thanks for this tips. Planning my first cruise next year!
great video thanks for posting
I've been on many many cruises and found it very informative I did not know about the electrical devices thank you so much for the informative video thumbs up.
This was actually really informative, thank you
“Completely stark bullock naked” lmao 😂
:-)
Stark bollock naked
Joe Biden walked stark naked as VP in his place
Love me them thar Brit idioms!
😂🤣😂🤣🤣
Excellent advise. Thank you.
Thankyou for sharing
Never seen umbrellas supplied by a cruise line, perhaps in more upscale ships or cabins. Agree with you regarding the mini-bar. You could probably get a cheaper drink at one of the bars. Great tips for newer cruisers.
I've been on 3 cruises and had all that information before we left to board the ship. Plus, we always has an inside cabin so no worries about the balcony issues.
Is that why you're here, to brag?
Look @ this, then, as a friendly reminder. 👍
I am currently on holiday in St. Vincent and the Grenadines and I cannot stop watching cruise videos. They are addictive. I have seen a few cruise ships (ie Bequia).
I didn't know about the surge protectors (and recently bought a travel surge protector). Good to know! Very helpful.
LOVE THESE VIDEOS - and I'm afraid of water and so most likely never going on a cruise !
Went on a beautiful Mediterranean cruise with my parents, my husband, our two daughters, my sister and her husband. I jokingly refer to it as our naked cruise.
My folks had our daughters I was blow drying my hair naked and my husband was just getting out of the shower; our oldest came marching in with my dad. Lesson: just because you have a key you should knock first.
My parents were next door to my sister. Mom knocked the door, no answer. So she peaked around the divider between the balconies. "Hey I just knocked, why didn't you answer." They were making love.
My brother-in-law and my dad were both traumatize the rest of the trip.
I love your videos! I had a cruise planned for this month but had to postpone it, illness in my family. But, I’ll be back soon!
Love your videos Gary, thank you!
All the cabins in this video look great, way out of my budget when I cruise !
take amtrak
@@lindabingham394 What, they're interchangeable?
Yes, don’t put flushable wipes in the cruise ship toilet. It’s embarrassing and no fun when the toilet backs up and overflows into the bathroom. Ask me how I know!
Flushable wipes should never be flushed anyway, land or sea. They create havoc on all systems.
Loved this! Going on my first cruise next year and learned a good bit. A lot of common sense though, but I never knew that about a travel iron! 🙈
Great tips. Thanks.
I asked my cabin stewardess about some of the toiletries. She gave me a big bag of them. As for walking around stark bollocks naked, just pull the curtains first. Depending where and what kind of balcony you have depends what you can or be willing to do. Mine was on 6 deck on the QM2 which is just below the boat/main deck. Some no line sun bathing, open curtains but watch out for lifeboat drill!
Depending which side my cabin was facing in port, sea view or land/other liner view, I'd go out topless if a sea view. No one saw anything. If they did, big deal.
Thanks for sharing this! Love QM2!
I agree with you on all the no no’s
Thanks! Great to hear you found it interesting. Appreciate you watching
Before I go on a cruise I will watch every one of these I want to thank you very much ! I learned several tips . you have a nice voice and a pleasant face.
Wow, I agree with all of these tips.
I’ve been on numerous cruises with a Balcony and they allowed smoking and even supplied an ashtray!
Yes, I’ve smoked on the balcony before and never heard anything about it. But that was over 5 years ago.
That would be horrific for for the people allergic to smoke and/or asthma if they were your neighbors say behind you. It's just interesting
Is "ashtray" another word for, Ocean!
I was on a Carnival Cruise and some young adults climbed out on top of the life boats which were suspended along side the ship in the middle of the night, while underway. I called Security immediately to report the situation and thankfully no one fell overboard. Apparently they weren't too smart.
Did they get kicked off the ship?
@@Muffynbear-bs7fh No, just spoken to.
Never been on cruise but ... Great video. Rule 7 and Rule 11 not only apply to cruise ships, but everywhere all the time. Sorry you had to remind some people to keep their noise down and not make a mess er cleanup after they create a mess.
Very informing and helpful for pleasant cruise.