@@bish_puddin If they are boating, and are the crew, then they should not be smoking pot. Or drinking. That's not legal. It's the same as drunk driving.
Your experience on this particular Excursion reminded me of the one you didn't care for of swimming with pigs when it actually turned out to be just a picture opportunity
Had Florida/Spiny lobster at lunch buffet in the Winjammer on Embarkation. It was seasoned well and husband went back for seconds. They gave him 3 more tails.
We did the sandbar getaway and were much farther away from the island, on a sandbar. I touched a small octopus twice, held a huge conch, had a stingray swim by me twice and snorkeled off on our own. We had a very different experience and had a blast.
Just visited this 2 weeks ago, very HOT weather, loved the Island, had to try the famous Chicken Sandwich [was awesome] the cheese sticks not so much. love your videos. Thanks for sharing learn alot :)
Once again, enjoyed your video. I totally agree with you, the guides on your excursion were very unprofessional. Hopefully RC is aware of their behavior. I’m glad you two made the best of it. Your weather looked great! Glad you two are enjoying Utopia. ☺
All of our excursions in the Caribbean have been a disappointment. We’ve found if it’s a repeat port we stay on the boat. We sailed on Icon this past April and loved the ship. We go on Utopia March 2025. Can’t wait to compare the two!
Just found you guys and your videos. They are great but man I was hoping you guys had a video on The Enchantment of the Seas. 😁 Will be on that ship soon. Great videos keep em coming!
Dinnertime question how come you never have gone on a carnival Cruise as a couple yet PS I've literally watched every video I'm on social security so I can't subscribe with membership but I love your videos
Your reviews are really helpful. My daughter and I are on Utopia in Sept and she is doing the snorkeling excursion at CocoCay. I hope it is not as bad as the one you did.
Love watching your adventures guys, My Hubby and I are traveling From Australia next year to take this cruise, ( or maybe Star of the seas for a longer cruise) your videos make us so excited!!
Dang it, I was just about to get off youtube and now this popped up. My eyes are dry and burning from too much screen time but I must do what I must do....
You really need a trip on Wonder! I'd love to hear the difference between that and Utopia. We are going in March and haven't found any real comparisons.
You guys just make me want to go cruising! 🤣 In fact, we’re setting sail on Independence of the Seas the first week of October! We’ve had those experiences with some of our excursions. You definitely live and learn as you travel and experience new things. 😉
Dinner Time Question - after being on the maiden voyage for both Icon & Utopia so far this year, do you see yourself doing more/all maiden voyages of new Royal/Disney ships
At 13:16 you’re having to tolerate some person throwing a stick in your direction while your back is turned. Then witnessing the cruel behavior towards marine life. Royal Caribbean needs to issue you a complete refund, investigate why that behavior was allowed, and shut down the excursion. Nothing less than that will suffice. Physical injury could have easily occurred.
OMG I WOULD HAVE BEEN LIVID WITH THAT EXCURSION! Not a sandbar at all, ripping apart a lobster for no reason, unprofessionalism...you guys are way nicer than me. I hope you got your money back on this one
I find that almost all excursions in the Bahamas in generally are worthless. Always have unprofessional staff, never as advertised, just a hot mess. Cococay and Nassau are our least favorite ports IMO. Get off the ship for a couple hours, but otherwise the boat is more peaceful!
Love you guys! Dinner time question from the UK; I’m currently watching a series on TH-cam of a couple who went on a two month, half world cruise for their honeymoon. Is this something you’d ever consider doing? Not necessarily for your honeymoon, but any time. Or would that be too long for you?
The way those people treated the sealife isn't okay. That excursion looked terrible! I'm all for party music and having a fun time on a boat but that just looked like they were totally unprofessional like you guys said, and also they had such a lack of respect for basic safety and the ocean.
Totally agree with your comments on what makes Icon a great ship. We've been on all the Oasis class ships except Utopia. I'm not sure if we will do Utopia because we don't like the short cruise vibes. We did a 4/3 B2B on Allure and didn't care for that. Loved the ship but a bit too much of a party going on. One thing I didn't like on Icon was where they have Playmakers, it seemed to always be full of teens and younger children because the teen area is right there as well.
So after you've been to the supposed Sandbar Excursion would you recommend it to anyone else or would you just take advantage of the free pool area and the beaches and The Snack Shack
Can you actually go in the water at this favorite beach spot? it looks so quiet and quaint and would love to try it out one trip but I also need to cool off
I am not one to complain, but for 100 bucks a head to go to the same beach (with party vibe included) you can enjoy at Cocoa Cay I would have complained.
I think it is important to give feedback to the cruise line about bad excursions. I would be upset about their behavior, that lobster rip and throw was disgusting 🤦🏻♀️ you look so trapped.
I usually rank free food higher than paid for. It's like food you make yourself vs food at a restaurant. Even a McDonalds cheeseburger will always taste better and be more satisfying than a burger I make at home.
my husband was out riding his bike and rode by Chic Filet and someone had just came out with 2 bags of stuff and gave my husband a bag of 2 chicken sandwiches.
We've talking about cancelling our Utopia next year to book Star of the Seas, since we do Icon in 2 wks, I'm betting you need 2 wks to do her proper. What do you think? Or should we experience Utopia and try to book the train?
I think I am going to book Utopia looks fun. I will not be booking an excursion didn't see anything I like don't understand why someone wants to swim with a pig. I wish they go somewhere else besides the Bahamas but I will just relax at Coco-Cay
When my 18 year old daughter went on swim with pigs we ask if they had life jackets on the boat and the crew leader told us we didn’t need them because they were only 5 miles across the ocean. (Speeding!)
Sketchy excursion. I would have asked for my money back on the ship and reported the issues especially the safety concerns. If folks don’t start demanding their money back then nothing changes. Arguing it’s not a sandbar might be tough though because if you google images of sandbars many are just off islands sometime by 10-20 feet. Concur that it’s a ripoff but most of these excursions in the Caribbean are not worth what you pay for them.
Dinner time question: after cruising for so long would you or have you ever considered working on a cruise line and if you did what job would you want to do?
Could the sand bar be what you’re standing on while wading in the water and it’s not supposed to be above water? Or was it high tide during your excursion? Ya…kind of more of just shallow water off a beach. Not a true sandbar.
Imagine if someone did come out of the jungle island from a plane crash But decided to stay rather then join that excursion not wanting to gamble there life with the unprofessional boat drivers.
Awesome food. That was not i agree i would skip that excursion not safe guys look like just little to loss try party. My dad and mom just got back from late August cruise 🛳 with carnival on the magic
Please if you haven't already, report the tour to Royal! TERRIBLE. I was really upset that the "guide" tore that poor lobster apart and then threw it away. AWFUL!
“Key” is the way “Cay” is pronounced in the Bahamas. Check out this Royal Caribbean document confirming it (bottom of the first page): creative.rccl.com/Sales/Royal/Perfect_Day/18062757_Trade_Perfect_Day_FAQs.pdf
I'm so glad you guys did that excursion so that we don't have to!
Thank you for your sacrifice.
Wow, that excursion seemed like a bit of a nightmare, appreciate the warning. Thanks for making my week much better with a new video.
I reported that same crew to RC. Vaping in front of my daughter. It was the snorkel excursion. There were other children on the boat too.
Like smoking a weed pen? If not, who cares?
@@bish_puddin If they are boating, and are the crew, then they should not be smoking pot. Or drinking. That's not legal. It's the same as drunk driving.
@@OceanLover1188 I think he means that unless it was weed which is illegal, then it should be considered a problem
Thanks for the heads up on that excursion. I will never take that one!
I’m finally happy someone said the quiet part out loud, that no Solarium was a massive mistake on ICON.
I would of been straight to guest services demanding the money back, feel for you guys when I watched it 😩
Your experience on this particular Excursion reminded me of the one you didn't care for of swimming with pigs when it actually turned out to be just a picture opportunity
When was this trip? Was it even lobster season? I also do not appreciate people throwing around star fish.
I was thinking the same thing!
Had Florida/Spiny lobster at lunch buffet in the Winjammer on Embarkation. It was seasoned well and husband went back for seconds. They gave him 3 more tails.
Thank you for sharing and vlog your shore excursion.
I love your content. It gives me so much inspiration. I can't wait to take a trip on Utopia
We did the sandbar getaway and were much farther away from the island, on a sandbar. I touched a small octopus twice, held a huge conch, had a stingray swim by me twice and snorkeled off on our own. We had a very different experience and had a blast.
I just love watching you guys. That excursion was something else. Yikes!!!
I just wanted to say Congratulations on your engagement.
Just visited this 2 weeks ago, very HOT weather, loved the Island, had to try the famous Chicken Sandwich [was awesome] the cheese sticks not so much. love your videos. Thanks for sharing learn alot :)
Once again, enjoyed your video. I totally agree with you, the guides on your excursion were very unprofessional. Hopefully RC is aware of their behavior. I’m glad you two made the best of it. Your weather looked great! Glad you two are enjoying Utopia. ☺
finally a fresh video!!!
try the jet ski excursion!! the guides were AMAZING! we saw the most beautiful water and it was thrilling
We did a sandbar excursion in Labadee and it was a sandbar in the middle of the ocean.
We were just there 2 days ago. Celebrity Reflection. Sat on the chair too! 😊
9:46 what happened at Blue Lagoon?😂
All of our excursions in the Caribbean have been a disappointment. We’ve found if it’s a repeat port we stay on the boat. We sailed on Icon this past April and loved the ship. We go on Utopia March 2025. Can’t wait to compare the two!
Just found you guys and your videos. They are great but man I was hoping you guys had a video on The Enchantment of the Seas. 😁 Will be on that ship soon. Great videos keep em coming!
We have a b2b on Utopia in January!!! Can’t wait
Dinnertime question how come you never have gone on a carnival Cruise as a couple yet PS I've literally watched every video I'm on social security so I can't subscribe with membership but I love your videos
I agree the tour guides are very professional … thanks for your feedback
Did you go to the ice skating show. I follow Jordon Bauth. She is on Utopia skating.
Lol nvmd I should've waited until the end.😂
Your reviews are really helpful. My daughter and I are on Utopia in Sept and she is doing the snorkeling excursion at CocoCay. I hope it is not as bad as the one you did.
Love watching your adventures guys, My Hubby and I are traveling From Australia next year to take this cruise, ( or maybe Star of the seas for a longer cruise) your videos make us so excited!!
Dang it, I was just about to get off youtube and now this popped up. My eyes are dry and burning from too much screen time but I must do what I must do....
You really need a trip on Wonder! I'd love to hear the difference between that and Utopia. We are going in March and haven't found any real comparisons.
we’re dying to go on Wonder! once we do we’ll see how it’s different!
You guys just make me want to go cruising! 🤣
In fact, we’re setting sail on Independence of the Seas the first week of October! We’ve had those experiences with some of our excursions. You definitely live and learn as you travel and experience new things. 😉
Thank you for this video. We were curious about this excursion and it doesn’t seem like something we would like.
When are the carnival vlogs coming out????? I can’t wait!!
Dinner Time Question - after being on the maiden voyage for both Icon & Utopia so far this year, do you see yourself doing more/all maiden voyages of new Royal/Disney ships
we would love to! probably won’t do all of them because they are expensive, but they always have such a fun vibe!
Was waiting for this video for the excursion
At 13:16 you’re having to tolerate some person throwing a stick in your direction while your back is turned. Then witnessing the cruel behavior towards marine life. Royal Caribbean needs to issue you a complete refund, investigate why that behavior was allowed, and shut down the excursion. Nothing less than that will suffice. Physical injury could have easily occurred.
I had to watch that again to see what he threw. I completely agree. At least complain to the cruise office
It’s a beautiful ship❤️I get what your saying about your excursion 😊
OMG I WOULD HAVE BEEN LIVID WITH THAT EXCURSION! Not a sandbar at all, ripping apart a lobster for no reason, unprofessionalism...you guys are way nicer than me. I hope you got your money back on this one
I find that almost all excursions in the Bahamas in generally are worthless. Always have unprofessional staff, never as advertised, just a hot mess. Cococay and Nassau are our least favorite ports IMO. Get off the ship for a couple hours, but otherwise the boat is more peaceful!
Love you guys! Dinner time question from the UK; I’m currently watching a series on TH-cam of a couple who went on a two month, half world cruise for their honeymoon. Is this something you’d ever consider doing? Not necessarily for your honeymoon, but any time. Or would that be too long for you?
My wife and i have also decided no more cruise in July / August. Waiting for excursions in the heat is not fun.
The way those people treated the sealife isn't okay. That excursion looked terrible! I'm all for party music and having a fun time on a boat but that just looked like they were totally unprofessional like you guys said, and also they had such a lack of respect for basic safety and the ocean.
Are Icon & Utopia comparable regarding price per night?
Honestly, I find a lot of excursions to be big disappointments. We usually just stay on the ship now or get a cabana on the beach lol
No 20 to hit like 🎉🙌🙌❤️ love you both
Totally agree with your comments on what makes Icon a great ship. We've been on all the Oasis class ships except Utopia. I'm not sure if we will do Utopia because we don't like the short cruise vibes. We did a 4/3 B2B on Allure and didn't care for that. Loved the ship but a bit too much of a party going on. One thing I didn't like on Icon was where they have Playmakers, it seemed to always be full of teens and younger children because the teen area is right there as well.
I love to go fishing and every time I booked a charter fishing Excursion in Nassau it would always be canceled because there was never enough turnout
So after you've been to the supposed Sandbar Excursion would you recommend it to anyone else or would you just take advantage of the free pool area and the beaches and The Snack Shack
Hi Brian and Kerry, dinner time question for you both, what are your Starbucks orders? Love your vids❤
Can you actually go in the water at this favorite beach spot? it looks so quiet and quaint and would love to try it out one trip but I also need to cool off
I had same question, it doesn’t look like it 🤷🏻♀️
that is the one downside of that beach, no water access :(
I am not one to complain, but for 100 bucks a head to go to the same beach (with party vibe included) you can enjoy at Cocoa Cay I would have complained.
I agree. Specially with how unprofessional the crew was.
I think it is important to give feedback to the cruise line about bad excursions. I would be upset about their behavior, that lobster rip and throw was disgusting 🤦🏻♀️ you look so trapped.
Absolutely. Subconsciously I knew you made it back, but I was a bit worried for you. Money back since it wasn't what you paid for, too.
I usually rank free food higher than paid for.
It's like food you make yourself vs food at a restaurant. Even a McDonalds cheeseburger will always taste better and be more satisfying than a burger I make at home.
So you don’t feel the vibration in the aft cabins?
Is there anything worse than being stuck on a bad excursion and not being able to go back to the ship whenever you want.
haha that is the worst!
Chicken sandwich lovers.... unite!!!
I hope Royal Caribbean is watching! That excursion was garbage 🗑️
I think the design of the cabin staterooms for icon was a major flaw. No closet space, no shelves, small bathrooms, etc
I think that I would rather go to an island where there's shops and things to do in history to learn about then go to a private island
I cannot believe the guides were throwing lobsters at each other, so unprofessional. Especially if it was not even lobster season!
my husband was out riding his bike and rode by Chic Filet and someone had just came out with 2 bags of stuff and gave my husband a bag of 2 chicken sandwiches.
Hmmmm.....Interesting
At least you got a thumbnail out of that excursion. 🤷♂️
Dinner time question: What merchandise item do you wish Royal Caribbean made that doesn't exist yet?
We've talking about cancelling our Utopia next year to book Star of the Seas, since we do Icon in 2 wks, I'm betting you need 2 wks to do her proper. What do you think? Or should we experience Utopia and try to book the train?
I think I am going to book Utopia looks fun. I will not be booking an excursion didn't see anything I like don't understand why someone wants to swim with a pig. I wish they go somewhere else besides the Bahamas but I will just relax at Coco-Cay
Thanks for the heads up on the excursion, throwing around dead lobsters not my idea of fun.
Does say sandbar island though ???
That excursion looked like a nightmare in the heat kinda day. Definitely was not a sandbar.
Dinner time question: Have you ever been on a NCL Cruise?
Dinner time question=what is your favorite show you have gone to
When my 18 year old daughter went on swim with pigs we ask if they had life jackets on the boat and the crew leader told us we didn’t need them because they were only 5 miles across the ocean. (Speeding!)
Dinner time question: answer for each other first and then what you think for yourself... If you were to be arrested, what would you be arrested for.
That's wildly unprofessional ripping apart live lobsters and throwing it around. If i were you guys, i'd demand a refund.
What is your favorite ship ever?
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Save the money for the casino
Sketchy excursion. I would have asked for my money back on the ship and reported the issues especially the safety concerns. If folks don’t start demanding their money back then nothing changes. Arguing it’s not a sandbar might be tough though because if you google images of sandbars many are just off islands sometime by 10-20 feet. Concur that it’s a ripoff but most of these excursions in the Caribbean are not worth what you pay for them.
Dinner time question: after cruising for so long would you or have you ever considered working on a cruise line and if you did what job would you want to do?
And what cruise line?
Thank you for taking one for the team. Now we know not to go on this excursion.
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Could the sand bar be what you’re standing on while wading in the water and it’s not supposed to be above water? Or was it high tide during your excursion? Ya…kind of more of just shallow water off a beach. Not a true sandbar.
Imagine if someone did come out of the jungle island from a plane crash But decided to stay rather then join that excursion not wanting to gamble there life with the unprofessional boat drivers.
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Awesome food. That was not i agree i would skip that excursion not safe guys look like just little to loss try party.
My dad and mom just got back from late August cruise 🛳 with carnival on the magic
I looked into the eye of the sandbar and what I saw was....not a sandbar.
Please tell me you complained about those tour guides…that’s super messed up
Please if you haven't already, report the tour to Royal! TERRIBLE. I was really upset that the "guide" tore that poor lobster apart and then threw it away. AWFUL!
Just get off get that famous chicken sandwich hang in the pool a bit then go back on the ship and get some ice cream or what not
That excursion looked awful, killing lobsters and throwing them! Unprofessional, sorry friends
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Ok we need a SERIOUS explanation of why you guys say Coco Key instead of Coco Cay.....
“Key” is the way “Cay” is pronounced in the Bahamas. Check out this Royal Caribbean document confirming it (bottom of the first page): creative.rccl.com/Sales/Royal/Perfect_Day/18062757_Trade_Perfect_Day_FAQs.pdf
I think i can make out @jbauth in the ice show?
Just speak the truth it's okay that excursion looked ghetto, reckless & far from relaxing I was done with the lobster throwing