Cruise Cabin No-Nos. 11 Things Never To Do In Your Cabin

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  • What are the things you should never do in your cruise cabin and stateroom? I explore the 11 big things that you should never do and why. Some of these are about being respectful of the crew and other passengers, but some could get you into trouble and even have you disembarked from the cruise. Are you guilty of any of these?
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  • @Corxso
    @Corxso 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1917

    2am. College test tomorrow. Me watching cruse line advice.

    • @SweetSerenity_247
      @SweetSerenity_247 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Doodplayer10111 good luck on your exams!!!

    • @Boatsidebbq
      @Boatsidebbq 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      the answer was C. i dont know what you picked, but its the next day, so I hoped you picked C

    • @Mew54152
      @Mew54152 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      lITERALLY ME RN

    • @smilemore3232
      @smilemore3232 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Doodplayer10111 same its 2am currently

    • @justjon_6844
      @justjon_6844 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      College be like that Doodplayer! Hope it went well

  • @elizatgilbert
    @elizatgilbert 2 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    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.

  • @daleyjeeper6188
    @daleyjeeper6188 2 ปีที่แล้ว +113

    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

    • @trippsmclovin
      @trippsmclovin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      🤣🤣 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
      @daleyjeeper6188 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@trippsmclovin you do you man but don't start crying if you get kicked off and have to fly back🤣

    • @trippsmclovin
      @trippsmclovin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@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.

    • @daleyjeeper6188
      @daleyjeeper6188 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@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 🤣

    • @tmmartinesq.6216
      @tmmartinesq.6216 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Lest you risk falling over board

  • @roundandroundmyworld
    @roundandroundmyworld 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    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!

    • @tipsfortravellers
      @tipsfortravellers  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Have had this too, though wish I had spoken to them like you did !!!

    • @worldhello1234
      @worldhello1234 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You grab her on the cooch very hard, mate. 😂

  • @OriginalGaPeach
    @OriginalGaPeach 4 ปีที่แล้ว +901

    I was thinking "What idiot would do this!" But then again ALL rules were created because an idiot did something stupid!

    • @tipsfortravellers
      @tipsfortravellers  4 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      It is scary but true ...

    • @mag9ca
      @mag9ca 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      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
      @OriginalGaPeach 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      @@mag9ca I agree with u, if someone is drinking 15 drinks a day they need to be in REHAB, not on a cruise!

    • @gizhou3034
      @gizhou3034 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      ​@@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.

    • @r.l.stroud9633
      @r.l.stroud9633 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@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!

  • @marie-christinelafontaine6043
    @marie-christinelafontaine6043 4 ปีที่แล้ว +642

    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.

    • @tipsfortravellers
      @tipsfortravellers  4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

    • @janicekrieger1922
      @janicekrieger1922 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      See my response to Aroncha54. You have to respect the stewards.

    • @ssimmons0602
      @ssimmons0602 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      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.

    • @mag9ca
      @mag9ca 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      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.

    • @cnmathias5187
      @cnmathias5187 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes including in that walmart shopping cart you used before you went on that cruise.

  • @scotsmanofnewengland7713
    @scotsmanofnewengland7713 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    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 !!!

    • @splooshkaboom4210
      @splooshkaboom4210 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's hilarious 😂 thanks for sharing .

  • @emort1814
    @emort1814 3 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    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…

    • @tipsfortravellers
      @tipsfortravellers  3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thanks ! Appreciate you watching and great to hear. Hopefully I am on one of the ships you are on soon 😀😀

    • @RErnie-gv1hv
      @RErnie-gv1hv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      What are the extra bonus perks?

    • @jendubay3782
      @jendubay3782 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      What’s with the surge protector stuff though? That’s not common sense.

    • @nursecathy123cat
      @nursecathy123cat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Could you share with us what those perks are?

    • @lindasowers3558
      @lindasowers3558 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aa

  • @ObliqueStrategy
    @ObliqueStrategy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +417

    I've never been tempted to decorate the walls of any hotel, and I didn't even realize that was a thing people do.

    • @gizhou3034
      @gizhou3034 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Ask psych and dementia ward staff about 'finger painters'.

    • @Equality72521sr
      @Equality72521sr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      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’?

    • @verucasalt2391
      @verucasalt2391 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      You've never wanted to decorate your room with pictures of yarn?

    • @sandytaylor3404
      @sandytaylor3404 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I've decorated the outside door with colorful lights before, then gave them to my room steward to take home.

    • @UnfoundFamily
      @UnfoundFamily 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I’ve cruised during Christmas and brought those jelly decorations to stick to mirrors and windows.

  • @yclepe
    @yclepe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +489

    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

    • @tipsfortravellers
      @tipsfortravellers  4 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      Yes!!!! I learnt the hard way and now also always do this. Good to hear not just me 😀

    • @yclepe
      @yclepe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      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

    • @mag9ca
      @mag9ca 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Absolutely, and I always use the same combo.

    • @debbieann921
      @debbieann921 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Sterling tip!!

    • @maryelizabeth6082
      @maryelizabeth6082 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Great tip, I do this as well.

  • @limeyosu2000
    @limeyosu2000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +208

    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.

    • @CHITOWN8072
      @CHITOWN8072 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You've got to be kidding me!

    • @Stllno
      @Stllno 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      A trip wire works for me 😉

    • @CAMarg-zs1xq
      @CAMarg-zs1xq 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Are there adults only floors or cruises? I would never let my kids do this

    • @cathryn723
      @cathryn723 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Have been on several cruises and never experienced this issue.

    • @jackalenterprisesofohio
      @jackalenterprisesofohio 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Heck it happens in hotels

  • @flleathercop
    @flleathercop 3 ปีที่แล้ว +163

    Never hang a pirate flag from your balcony

    • @VoteBlue4Peace-LoveInUSAagain
      @VoteBlue4Peace-LoveInUSAagain 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Good one... should I ever find myself on a cruise, I'll definitely not hang a pirate flag. 🤔 (maybe)

    • @michaelg.294
      @michaelg.294 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Ohhh- I am SO GOING TO DO THAT!

    • @flyyhighhh
      @flyyhighhh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      oh sorry its not a pirate flag, its a flag for a football team.. the Raiders... lmao

    • @robinmiric2027
      @robinmiric2027 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Would be appropriate as you have fallen amongst pirates! No wonder ppl have given up on cruises!

    • @svenska81
      @svenska81 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Nooo! How will Captain Jack or Captain Morgan find me otherwise? Not that I would ever go on a cruise. Yuck.

  • @kirk2767
    @kirk2767 4 ปีที่แล้ว +621

    That was a safe in my cabin? No wonder it did such a bad job heating up burritos.

    • @74blondegirl
      @74blondegirl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Kirk T 😂😂

    • @MissouriPA
      @MissouriPA 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      🤣

    • @redtrollairsoft4701
      @redtrollairsoft4701 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Lol honestly It probably does a better job of heating up burritos than keeping things safe.

    • @lostonlongisland6845
      @lostonlongisland6845 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      you stole that comment from the cruise ship stories video

    • @utube4greenfuture
      @utube4greenfuture 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      u killed it

  • @Fsilone
    @Fsilone 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1485

    Let's be honest, no one searched for this.

    • @mxsteveirish2633
      @mxsteveirish2633 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      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 .

    • @joebeastyg5686
      @joebeastyg5686 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@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.

    • @mxsteveirish2633
      @mxsteveirish2633 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      joe beastyg , yeah U do have a point . Sometimes it’s dumb to let embarrassment take root with certain things.

    • @crickittorres8077
      @crickittorres8077 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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

    • @Gindaman999
      @Gindaman999 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Let’s be honest. These are just common sense, but I guess people don’t have that these days.

  • @tysona23
    @tysona23 4 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    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

    • @vh6307
      @vh6307 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Me 2!!😊🙋🏾‍♀️

    • @mousetreehouse6833
      @mousetreehouse6833 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@vh6307
      Same 😃!

    • @jeffross5424
      @jeffross5424 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      me too

    • @nealvance2506
      @nealvance2506 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yep!

    • @elihernandez330
      @elihernandez330 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      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.

  • @ashleighadams1842
    @ashleighadams1842 4 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    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!

    • @HenryLoenwind
      @HenryLoenwind 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Make sure not to save them so much time that the operator can fire a couple of people.

    • @BusArch42
      @BusArch42 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      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

    • @Whoiskevinjones
      @Whoiskevinjones 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yes!! Always strip the bed and gather used towels. AND LEAVE A TIP ON THE BED EVERY NIGHT!!

    • @b4isleep1
      @b4isleep1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      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.

    • @marionlogan6069
      @marionlogan6069 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I do this and people think I'm crazy. LOL

  • @heavenstomurgatroyd7033
    @heavenstomurgatroyd7033 4 ปีที่แล้ว +479

    #12 never bring a virus onto the ship.........

    • @gdi1093
      @gdi1093 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Okay no virus, but bacteria is ok right?

    • @DH-qz2so
      @DH-qz2so 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      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....)

    • @roysheaks1261
      @roysheaks1261 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The only thing germier than an airplane cabin is a cruise ship.

    • @sirankleknocker3122
      @sirankleknocker3122 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      D H don’t drinks like beer or alcohol kill viruses?

    • @lbention
      @lbention 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh man!!!!

  • @pincushionllama
    @pincushionllama 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    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.

    • @NYandAZ
      @NYandAZ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      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. 😔💔

  • @elizabethpannel2189
    @elizabethpannel2189 4 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    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.

    • @lemsip207
      @lemsip207 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      As long as they are battery operated ones.

    • @cynthiarothrock4255
      @cynthiarothrock4255 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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.

    • @evelynj.sprehe8556
      @evelynj.sprehe8556 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I bring a small flash light with me. That works just fine.

    • @jewelpickard9716
      @jewelpickard9716 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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!

    • @lbl9066
      @lbl9066 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great idea, thanks..

  • @agedhippie2618
    @agedhippie2618 4 ปีที่แล้ว +507

    Well so much for sitting nude on the balcony smoking a marlboro while
    Warming over a campfire.

    • @Seahorn_
      @Seahorn_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      bummer..............

    • @sheleenc
      @sheleenc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      while waiting for your clothes iron to heat up

    • @JDeubel
      @JDeubel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      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.

    • @NyuuMikuru1
      @NyuuMikuru1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      If you want to go nude with your partner, there are nude cruises you can join. Discount is available to AANR card holder members.

    • @JDeubel
      @JDeubel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@NyuuMikuru1 No thank you I rather see close I moss's cruise passengers.

  • @rabbit_scribe
    @rabbit_scribe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +457

    Rule #1: Don't be an idiot.
    Rule #2: Don't be a pig.
    Pretty much covers everything.

    • @gizhou3034
      @gizhou3034 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Idiots exist this is why cruise lines check luggage.

    • @onemanshow4116
      @onemanshow4116 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you’re not an idiot or a pig (or both), then why are you going on a cruise? 🤔

    • @brianjones8751
      @brianjones8751 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      #3 don't be a dumbass

    • @sammiller2637
      @sammiller2637 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Large amounts of alcohol and people together 24/7 for a week... I think you're being optimistic.

    • @PatrickWagz
      @PatrickWagz 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Michael Scott told me, "Don't be an idiot"
      Changed my life!!

  • @JohnSmith-xi3sq
    @JohnSmith-xi3sq 4 ปีที่แล้ว +192

    Don’t go on a ship that looks like an apartment block, find one that looks like a ship.

    • @brontewcat
      @brontewcat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Totally agree. Those huge ships do not look very appealing.

    • @guardianoftheduat
      @guardianoftheduat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Some people like to have fun but u can enjoy ur retirement home on the seas that's fine

    • @jdane2277
      @jdane2277 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I did my first cruise I was clambering up and down metal stairs on the outside of the decks. Best trip of my life

    • @sergel02
      @sergel02 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I’d say most look like ships except for the big Royal Caribbean and Carnival ones.

    • @gabbyramey4870
      @gabbyramey4870 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wait why

  • @BillyCheung
    @BillyCheung 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1679

    Who watched this whole video knowing you wont ever go on a cruise ship haha

    • @gregorywalker4997
      @gregorywalker4997 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      yeah, you're so right...

    • @Mickcotton
      @Mickcotton 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      I will Never go on a Crazy Cruise Ship. It’s all A Big No No !!!!!!!!!!’ Unless your into that

    • @ransom182
      @ransom182 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      I might go on a gay cruise - they seem less prudish

    • @Greg3070
      @Greg3070 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      I think I would rather rent a yacht for a week. Take who I want and do what I like.

    • @karenspagnoletti8309
      @karenspagnoletti8309 3 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      Been on 5 cruises. Best vacations of my life.

  • @johnrambo5055
    @johnrambo5055 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I'll be sure to bring my magnets. I can't be without my photos of yarn!

    • @knitknack2285
      @knitknack2285 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I usually just bring magazines to stare at yarn porn:)

    • @TangerineTulip
      @TangerineTulip 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      LMAO 😜

  • @RobMedellin
    @RobMedellin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +155

    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!

    • @tipsfortravellers
      @tipsfortravellers  4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Yes indeed! I hate the high charges as not worth it. Then more to put towards next cruise :-)

    • @RobMedellin
      @RobMedellin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@stevethomas760 how much is that? I mean, a beverage in the premium restaurant of a cruise is expensive compared to the popular price

    • @MOO67204
      @MOO67204 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Minus hair

    • @dakg8034
      @dakg8034 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@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.

    • @stevethomas760
      @stevethomas760 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@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

  • @lindaestoll1104
    @lindaestoll1104 4 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    Thank you for mentioning making an effort to not make extra work for the service staff! Being kind is always a good tip!

    • @tipsfortravellers
      @tipsfortravellers  4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thanks! I agree

    • @stuffieb
      @stuffieb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I agree. We do that everywhere- hotels, restaurants.

  • @suzannadannaTARDIS
    @suzannadannaTARDIS 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    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.

  • @JenniferPerryMyScraproom
    @JenniferPerryMyScraproom 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    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.

    • @tmmartinesq.6216
      @tmmartinesq.6216 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Don't they have curtains or drapes to defy prying eyes?

  • @marymaryquitecontrary
    @marymaryquitecontrary 4 ปีที่แล้ว +220

    To avoid minibar problems, ask your steward to clear it out on the first day.

    • @janicekrieger1922
      @janicekrieger1922 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Mary Munarin ; Good idea.

    • @tipsfortravellers
      @tipsfortravellers  4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Great tip

    • @mag9ca
      @mag9ca 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      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.

    • @grandpacocky7618
      @grandpacocky7618 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Don't go on a trip and save even more and you won't have to memorise the list of no-no's

    • @debrasedgwick4697
      @debrasedgwick4697 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      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.

  • @porschemcginnis2764
    @porschemcginnis2764 4 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    "Never start a fire in your cabin" Got it, thanks

    • @JMARTIN1947
      @JMARTIN1947 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How else are you gonna make smores?

    • @teddymeyers2345
      @teddymeyers2345 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I always smoke weed in the shower area smoke goes right up vent. Yauhoo

  • @Gregornmy
    @Gregornmy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    "dont flush anything but toilet paper down the toilet"
    *craps in the hallway*

    • @JR-ze3nn
      @JR-ze3nn 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      🤣🤣🤣

    • @Jpgaps
      @Jpgaps 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      LMAO

    • @togwam
      @togwam 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Puts turd in pocket

    • @Perich29
      @Perich29 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Never eat too much or you'll kill the toilets on the ship.

    • @randyearles9286
      @randyearles9286 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      lmao, that what to-go cups are for!

  • @marcusrangel2844
    @marcusrangel2844 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    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.

    • @teddymeyers2345
      @teddymeyers2345 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      A/c turns off with door open but hole

    • @karenferguson3515
      @karenferguson3515 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

  • @noelht1
    @noelht1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +123

    This makes me want to go on a cruise even less than I already didn’t want to go on a cruise ever.

    • @wht-rabt-obj
      @wht-rabt-obj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Me either!!

    • @rebeccahale322
      @rebeccahale322 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Great way to describe how I feel too😃

    • @PhilLesh69
      @PhilLesh69 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      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.

    • @lisbethfrost5024
      @lisbethfrost5024 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      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

    • @andrewcarter504
      @andrewcarter504 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      You don't know what you are missing. From a seasoned cruiser , I also thought like you and was surprised cruise every time now.

  • @carbohydration9251
    @carbohydration9251 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    i have never been on a cruise, in fact im terrified of cruises/open water, yet here i am binging this guy's videos

  • @richardray5805
    @richardray5805 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @dianeelaine
    @dianeelaine 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    My next cruise I’m definitely bringing a picture of balls of yarn for my walls.🤔

    • @LouDog-bx1ep
      @LouDog-bx1ep 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      For a split second I read this as “maybe next time I’ll bring a picture of my balls for the wall”

    • @tiffanyhamiel7482
      @tiffanyhamiel7482 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      MEOW! 😻😻😻

    • @BitterBetty76
      @BitterBetty76 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂

    • @jeanettebukovsky9502
      @jeanettebukovsky9502 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      😆lol

  • @jamesblood6035
    @jamesblood6035 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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 🤣

  • @fluffyhookgamer69
    @fluffyhookgamer69 4 ปีที่แล้ว +144

    Why am i watching this now I’ve never been on a cruise

    • @1996nancydrew
      @1996nancydrew 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      FluffyHook gamer maybe you’ll want to go on a cruise now 😁 highly recommend 👌🏼 lol

    • @DKformerlyDianeK
      @DKformerlyDianeK 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Wish I could go on one 😞😉✌😎

    • @PetroicaRodinogaster264
      @PetroicaRodinogaster264 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      go, it is fun

    • @robedin6626
      @robedin6626 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nobody's perfect.

    • @devilcity5827
      @devilcity5827 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      FluffyHook gamer missing lots of fun

  • @tmilesffl
    @tmilesffl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    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.

    • @CinemaDemocratica
      @CinemaDemocratica 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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?

  • @MelesaEFary
    @MelesaEFary 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    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

  • @aliciarosem9689
    @aliciarosem9689 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    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.

    • @LCLand
      @LCLand 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s because you’re supposed to tip all at once. Most do last day.

  • @petermower5708
    @petermower5708 3 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    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.

    • @jamese9283
      @jamese9283 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Listen to your father.

    • @71simonforrester
      @71simonforrester 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Your father is right on this one. He'll be wrong on many others though, I know this, I'm a dad!

    • @Gillygirl2011
      @Gillygirl2011 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This made me laugh

  • @randyporter3491
    @randyporter3491 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    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 !

    • @jerimow8400
      @jerimow8400 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol

    • @keepdancingmaria
      @keepdancingmaria 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm off to investigate Andes Goat Herding IMMEDIATELY.

  • @MastaPanda_
    @MastaPanda_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    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.

    • @njriley55
      @njriley55 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I found a handful of coins in the safe in the U.K. once. Nowhere near $150 though!

    • @Whoiskevinjones
      @Whoiskevinjones 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Anyone with an ounce of integrity would have turned in that money. The cruise line would have returned it to the previous occupant.

    • @KillaKern
      @KillaKern 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Whoiskevinjones lol integrity shmegrity.

    • @rivermcratt3683
      @rivermcratt3683 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@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.

  • @andiscott8470
    @andiscott8470 4 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    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.

    • @tipsfortravellers
      @tipsfortravellers  4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Good to hear from another noise obsessive :-)

    • @fortifarse
      @fortifarse 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's almost as though travelling for work and cruising are literal opposites...

    • @carlblaskowitz7817
      @carlblaskowitz7817 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      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.

    • @bohemoth1
      @bohemoth1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So glad that I have a Super Yacht

    • @coralime2298
      @coralime2298 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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

  • @faithwilley3651
    @faithwilley3651 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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.

    • @favoritemustard3542
      @favoritemustard3542 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Unless, of course, your shipmate
      leaves their key in the slot...

    • @sylviaisgod6947
      @sylviaisgod6947 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Fun fact: ANY card will work in that slot.

  • @richarde735
    @richarde735 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    @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 😲

  • @Ruthann22
    @Ruthann22 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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.

  • @douglasfreer
    @douglasfreer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    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.

    • @fortifarse
      @fortifarse 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That would explain this being included in the video...you should watch it some time!!

    • @mindyschocolate
      @mindyschocolate 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Douglas Freer parents ought to bring rubber sheets or diaper their older kids if they still wet the bed at night. Gross!

    • @douglasfreer
      @douglasfreer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      mindyschocolate sad thing is the adults here were always drunk so the urine might not have just been from the kids.

    • @Meela234
      @Meela234 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      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.

    • @susan16k97
      @susan16k97 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      9 people in a DCL stateroom? Maximum is 5.

  • @JLopez-oi9cv
    @JLopez-oi9cv 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    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.

    • @steverosengren1492
      @steverosengren1492 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How exciting for you

    • @brontewcat
      @brontewcat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was wondering if you could do that. I hate ac most of the time, and would much prefer an open window.

  • @KateandBree
    @KateandBree 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    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!

  • @scottgibson6735
    @scottgibson6735 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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

  • @michaelvoisey8458
    @michaelvoisey8458 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I love that phrase " Bollock Naked" so picturesque

  • @KPMACHINE1
    @KPMACHINE1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +114

    #12 Don’t get too drunk and let your fiancé push you overboard!

    • @karenkershaw6324
      @karenkershaw6324 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bahahaha

    • @philiprice7875
      @philiprice7875 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      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

    • @dancalmpeaceful3903
      @dancalmpeaceful3903 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      especially IF they a have a A LARGE insurance policy on your ass......

    • @taraelizabethdensley9475
      @taraelizabethdensley9475 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hahaha

    • @viddork
      @viddork 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Based on a true story?

  • @Lynnmaria54
    @Lynnmaria54 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Our first cruise there was huge dance class of young teenagers 13 to 16 that just ran wild every where. Pushing every button on the elevators at all times...licking food items on the buffet line and then putting those BACK on the table...we & others had to tell the attending staff...and we could not find the attending adults for these horrible kids. This was years ago..made us seek adult areas only very fast.

  • @5amisntlate
    @5amisntlate 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    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!

    • @CAMarg-zs1xq
      @CAMarg-zs1xq 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the tip I love this idea

    • @tmmartinesq.6216
      @tmmartinesq.6216 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I could never drink tap water. Never.

    • @emmteemee
      @emmteemee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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.

  • @1996nancydrew
    @1996nancydrew 4 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    “Completely stark bullock naked” lmao 😂

    • @tipsfortravellers
      @tipsfortravellers  4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      :-)

    • @johndowds5770
      @johndowds5770 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Stark bollock naked

    • @Wellch
      @Wellch 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Joe Biden walked stark naked as VP in his place

    • @53pittmanjt
      @53pittmanjt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Love me them thar Brit idioms!

    • @phoenixrising1242
      @phoenixrising1242 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂🤣😂🤣🤣

  • @boydmerriman
    @boydmerriman 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    And of course, don't repaint the walls. I think that is a no-no too! ;-)

  • @retroonhisbikes
    @retroonhisbikes 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    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.

    • @mychrome
      @mychrome 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Retro Dude, Old man on his bikes surely they have soap? Are you talking major cruise line?

    • @philiprice7875
      @philiprice7875 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      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

    • @JohnPaul-qs2qf
      @JohnPaul-qs2qf 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      So that’s why all the ships officers smell like Stig of the jungle.

    • @ChannelingWhiteLight
      @ChannelingWhiteLight 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I hope you reported the falsification of safety records.

  • @jcodol3334
    @jcodol3334 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    10:26 OMG! I always bring a picture of yarn when I cruise! Too funny!

  • @stephenlennox6491
    @stephenlennox6491 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    One BIG no no. Do not sleep in the bed, it makes the cabin crews job a lot harder if you do. lol

    • @Scalettadom
      @Scalettadom 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Lol, this guy is 50% giving good advice, 50% cruise company butt kisser.

    • @charleslawrence9825
      @charleslawrence9825 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do not sleep in YOUR BED! Check the bar or sundeck for possible candidates!

  • @terrifromm5085
    @terrifromm5085 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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.

  • @jenniferhorton5852
    @jenniferhorton5852 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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.

  • @terriz7791
    @terriz7791 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    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.

    • @MariaCruz-kj4kh
      @MariaCruz-kj4kh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I also secure my medications in the safe as well as cords.

  • @marshaalexander2454
    @marshaalexander2454 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    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.

  • @Sarasdad91
    @Sarasdad91 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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....

  • @g.todsmith2854
    @g.todsmith2854 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    After watching these videos it seems to me that taking a cruise is much more trouble than its worth. Part airport, casino, nursing home. Everything regimented and everyone is on some grift. Ill just book a room at a decent hotel in a nice sunny place and not jump through all of the hoops for the cruise lines to pick my pocket...

  • @debbiethompson6240
    @debbiethompson6240 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @ed4all33
    @ed4all33 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    A big no no for cruise ships....please dont put down carpets with big splotch designs which look like patches of mold or stains ! Guess i am the only one whose ocd went into overdrive seeing that carpet design ☹️

    • @paulengstrom432
      @paulengstrom432 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      i thought that too; thought he was showing us examples of piggy behaviour.

    • @catrinlewis939
      @catrinlewis939 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I thought someone had shaved their large, shaggy dog.

  • @crgt4628
    @crgt4628 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Basically do not go into your cabin when you get on the ship camp out on the deck

  • @stormysocks
    @stormysocks 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    We always pick up after ourselves anywhere we stay

  • @PinkkSenpai
    @PinkkSenpai 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This was actually really informative, thank you

  • @janonthelam3418
    @janonthelam3418 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great tips and good reminders for those frequent cruisers! Thanks again for your insightful information!

    • @tipsfortravellers
      @tipsfortravellers  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, good to hear you found helpful. Appreciate you watching

  • @jerrydee3144
    @jerrydee3144 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Good video Thank you for posting this

  • @byrons8956
    @byrons8956 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I wouldn’t leave the balcony door open, so I don't get surprised by bugs or some animal that may want to check out the place.

  • @sachaput
    @sachaput 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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.

  • @icreatedanaccountforthis1852
    @icreatedanaccountforthis1852 4 ปีที่แล้ว +119

    My take away is to leave my flamethrower at home. Thanks for the tip.

    • @tipsfortravellers
      @tipsfortravellers  4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Unfortunately yes 🤔🤔🤔😂

    • @ExtremelyOCD
      @ExtremelyOCD 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Guess this rules out the napalm too.

    • @im1who84u
      @im1who84u 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      They still let me take my chainsaw on board as long as I use their fuel.

    • @ianhausser8771
      @ianhausser8771 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ExtremelyOCD LOL

    • @johnadler6987
      @johnadler6987 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@im1who84u Oh my god that image tho! 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @philliptapley8490
    @philliptapley8490 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    The dog the old lady and a tent in the woods. You don’t piss anyone off and have a reconnect with Mother Nature. I’d feel like a dog in a hot car on one of those things, nowhere to escape.

  • @CPUHakker
    @CPUHakker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    #11 is the best. We had considerable in cabin recycling of cans and bottles on one cruise that had a tiny wastebasket and could only put them in one place and wish there was a recycling chute you find in some buildings. I know they often get abused by idiots not reading signs and being careful, but I also I think it would help if cruise lines can't reduce bringing so much on board. Start with a souvenir cup you can use in your cabin sink and at coffee stations. We tried to minimize housekeeping’s efforts out of mutual courtesy.
    One left out and hinted at by #2 exiting the bath naked and #7 noisy sex is your door locked by the deadbolt while you’re in it might be opened up not only by housekeeping or other staff, but by others in your group like your children old enough to be allowed to stay in another cabin. That was a surprise.

  • @UlshaRS
    @UlshaRS 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Don't ever touch the minibar unless you are prepared to pay for the items because some are so over sensitive that jostling items or picking items up to investigate will cause instant charges you will be on the losing side to argue.

  • @BigLisaFan
    @BigLisaFan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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.

  • @InflatablePlane
    @InflatablePlane 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for this tips. Planning my first cruise next year!

  • @charlottesmith4850
    @charlottesmith4850 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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.

    • @favoritemustard3542
      @favoritemustard3542 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is that why you're here, to brag?
      Look @ this, then, as a friendly reminder. 👍

  • @gerardgardner8218
    @gerardgardner8218 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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.

  • @tootiish
    @tootiish 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you! I always look forward to your videos. Love your tips!! Thank you!! 👍🏼

    • @tipsfortravellers
      @tipsfortravellers  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks. Great to hear. Appreciate you watching

  • @jackkircher1755
    @jackkircher1755 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Most of this stuff is COMMON SENSE, which 80% of travelers do not possess!

    • @vh6307
      @vh6307 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Recently 90%!!😒

    • @brendonle8146
      @brendonle8146 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@vh6307 more like 99%

    • @vh6307
      @vh6307 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@brendonle8146 I'm sure you're close!!

    • @jendubay3782
      @jendubay3782 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      But what’s with the surge protector stuff?

  • @irenedyrynda9084
    @irenedyrynda9084 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    All very interesting. Thank you for the information.

  • @obviouslytwo4u
    @obviouslytwo4u 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    It also helps to take a picture of your room before you settling in (with a time stamp) and also when you leave also take a picture of that minibar (alao with a time stamp)
    This will help you prove that you did not cause any damage or take anything from the minibar.
    as sometimes the cruise liners tend to lie.

  • @CassieLino
    @CassieLino 4 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    Here's a no-no... dont harass your neighbors by peeking over the balcony divider and asking them 20 questions. Mind your business, I'm trying to enjoy the PRIVATE balcony if I wanted the company of strangers I would go up to the other decks -_- the same lady who did that to us was excessively loud the whole trip. I cant stand inconsiderate people, it's not hard to be a decent person.

    • @Milesco
      @Milesco 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Common sense. But as the saying goes, it's not that common.

    • @wickedmainah950
      @wickedmainah950 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yes we always pay a premium price for the balcony for the small sanctuary when we dont want to deal with people. Mind your own and we mind ours

    • @do-ray-me
      @do-ray-me 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oops

    • @jimzeleny7213
      @jimzeleny7213 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      We had the neighbours from hell on a February cruise. Loud obnoxious and smoked continuously. Verbally abused their steward. We demanded and were given a cabin on the other side of the ship. Celebrity Equinox mid February.

    • @davem145mxr
      @davem145mxr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If it were my balcony She may have seen something that she wasn’t planning on or maybe she would’ve enjoyed it 😮

  • @prakashgurung9466
    @prakashgurung9466 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    By watching this video i think cruse ship is big no no for me if i ever could afford it haha

    • @Bobbie_theintrovert
      @Bobbie_theintrovert 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Really??what part don’t you agree with??😒

    • @70ixlr86
      @70ixlr86 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Bobbie_theintrovert Not sure its a dis-agree. More of a didn't know the myriad of restriction. While 98% make total sense, the other couple % might be, never imagined it a thing.

  • @dr.greggeddins1723
    @dr.greggeddins1723 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great info !!
    Great video !!
    I did not know some of these .

  • @JT_70
    @JT_70 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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!

    • @jendubay3782
      @jendubay3782 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Flushable wipes should never be flushed anyway, land or sea. They create havoc on all systems.

  • @dmmchugh3714
    @dmmchugh3714 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    LOVE THESE VIDEOS - and I'm afraid of water and so most likely never going on a cruise !

  • @tysonator5433
    @tysonator5433 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    All the cabins in this video look great, way out of my budget when I cruise !

    • @lindabingham394
      @lindabingham394 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      take amtrak

    • @RErnie-gv1hv
      @RErnie-gv1hv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@lindabingham394 What, they're interchangeable?

  • @susieconnolly3122
    @susieconnolly3122 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you, getting loads of tips from your videos 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @mikes1172
    @mikes1172 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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.

    • @Muffynbear-bs7fh
      @Muffynbear-bs7fh 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did they get kicked off the ship?

    • @mikes1172
      @mikes1172 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Muffynbear-bs7fh No, just spoken to.

  • @luvlipstickkisses
    @luvlipstickkisses 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The only thing I use my cabin for is bathing, change clothes and sleeping. The rest of the time I'm everywhere else.

  • @superman60201
    @superman60201 3 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    Why do I imagine him walking around the ship handing out football yellow cards with no-no printed on them.

  • @pamelalaub6204
    @pamelalaub6204 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I live in FL and get lots of guests. I kept the little toiletry bottles from cruising and from hotels and keep them in a basket under the guest room sink. Guests who forgot things appreciated not having to buy bottles they couldn't take home. I never used them.

  • @UKImmigrationLawGeek
    @UKImmigrationLawGeek 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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).