@@KayHarperOfficial Sorry but Don have the best video, because he was in this field for a long time and Jenny and Tony are just being to dap in this field. I love Jenny and Tony so don't get me wrong. Plus Don show you his adventure when it comes to shore excursion. Tony and Jenny do not.
Great info to have as always. As someone who is booked on both of your group cruises and has talked to you on the phone several times, I can say you sound exactly the same on the phone as in your videos. I had no doubt what so ever that it was you. All payments showed up on my bank statement as Princess Cruise Line and I had an email with booking info minutes after we spoke to make the booking both times. That's how it should be. It takes a couple seconds to Google someones name or search them on Facebook. Do this people!! Best of luck tomorrow. Keep us posted.😀
Don, your integrity is so refreshing and you have a remarkable sense of fair play in your reporting. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers, as always.
I am very glad to have found your channel. I pray all your health concerns disappear. I love your voice and the way you conduct yourself. You put me in Zen mode.
Thanks for posting your opinion on this. I was a Patreon of theirs for a while and they promised things and I got nothing. Amy is a con artist. Sad. I loved her videos and her family. Sea Cruisers pulled me in and I feel betrayed. Good part is I found your channel. You now have a faithful new viewer.
And the drunken, sloppy behavior with her minor child and loud, obnoxious behavior in the hallways and public areas. That's not fun to watch. She really lost her way when her sister left. So sad. A broken family is never a good thing.
I so agree. Cruise lines are trying to manage food wastage for the environment and their bottom line. Ordering two entrees and then eating a spoonful of each is horrible.
@@KButler1169 yeah, since Trevon got Amy drinking it seems to be more like a bunch of teens going on a cruise to drink and eat. Mahnara is 16 now, soon she will be drinking too I guess. I still watch them but just about had enough.
@@Peorhum Apparently Mahnara wants to quit school and Amy is okay with this. This is according to Mahnara's biological mother who she is estranged from. Very sad situation.
More light need to shed on all this Patreon. Their's another Patreon on youtude I can't stand. "DAZE WITH JORDAN THE LION " HE ASK FOR MONEY TO TAKE TRIPS TO EUROPE THIS IS A YOUNG MAN WHO SHOULD BE WORKING. MY GOD WHAT'S WRONG WITH THESE PEOPLE. TOO LAZY TO WORK.
I had booked the NCL Bliss for Dec 1, 2018 group cruise with Sea Cruises.Cancelled in time. After several aggressive emails and phone calls I finally got my money back. Glad that I didn't go now after hearing this!
I feel the same way. They rarely show their experiences in the ports, it is more about what food they were eating, or shall I say wasting, and their drinks. I remember once commenting on their food wastage and the comment was immediately deleted. Once they addressed the food waste , probably because they heard it a lot and their comment was "I paid for my cruise so I am going to enjoy it". I agree with that when it comes to ordering an appetizer or dessert when you normally wouldn't, but to order multiple meals and only take one bite and push it away is so disrespectful. Can you imagine what the crew think of them? A lot of the crew have left their children for the opportunity to feed them. Not to mention the impact on the prices of our cruise fare.
Brenda Lee well said indeed. There are many people working on cruise ships who haven’t seen their children for months, and take the work to provide for their families. They must be astounded at the behaviour, the waste, and the privileged attitude.
Brenda Lee I agree completely. The incredible wasting of food on cruises affects the prices we pay. Anyone who commented on this on their TH-cam channel was called “a fat shamer “
@@cywoods60...and you shouldn't. Sometimes I don't eat my food I don't like either...but I don't order multiple meals knowing full well I cant eat it all. That was the point.
Once again Don, you have given your followers another reason why you are the best at this! Thank you for your PSA's and all you do for the cruising community!
This is interesting news because, I used to watch some of their videos. I also got bored of their videos. Most of the videos were of them eating and sometimes they talked nonsense. Love your videos Don. They are informative and entertaining. You are very likeable, kind, smart, genuine and fun.
Gosh...I think their gig is up...Thanks Don. I was a follower of Sea Cruiser but always felt there was a missing piece...how could they afford their lifestyle and cruises with no one seemingly having a job.
I felt the same way Michael. It just never made any sense. And for the longest time I thought Mahnara was Amy's daughter and thought it odd that Mahnara called her Amy. Lo and behold, she's the niece. So, why does Mahnara live with Amy? And how in the world did Amy buy a house? Anyway, theirs was the first channel I began watching, and while it was at first enjoyable, it did wear a bit thin after awhile. So much food going to waste, nothing seemed to occur other than eating, sleeping and walking around the ship. I never knew where they were since they apparently didn't care about the ports. No tips to share aside from showing us where the food was! Rant over! : )
@@ruthtodd4264 Elizabeth's daughter Mahnara, dropped out of high school, and then ran away to Amy. The house was a leased vacation rental. Such a sad drama, though I do feel for Elizabeth, loosing both a sister & a daughter!
I wondered the same thing! I’m not saying their lifestyle is impossible to achieve, but I lived in Florida and it’s expensive and pay is low. You have to either work full time, be independently wealthy, or have a sugar daddy. She didn’t seem to have any of those things and to me that meant she had to take advantage of others to live like that. I work my tail off and can only afford one trip, maybe two a year if I can get a great deal. And then you have to take all that time off from work, too. Nope, it never added up.
Thanks Don! We also appreciate that you helped explain how another "luxury cruise" vlogger can offer you an "upgrade" as long as you meet his "conditions". Your honesty and transparency put you in the upper echelon of trusted travel advisor and guru!
You are so right that a lot of us do this purely to share the fun and enjoyment we get from cruising. I appreciate you and La Lido Loca for trying to get information out on how to avoid being victimized. It's a very unfortunate situation for sure.
I was a regular watcher of this TH-cam channel as well. And I agree with you in regards to the content of the videos. It is unfortunate that this has happened to people. Thanks for the video Don.
Thanks for the video Don I enjoy three cruise You Tubers- Don's Family vacation, Traveling with Bruce and Mr Traveler. Mr Traveler said the same thing as you. I am going on my first ever cruise in May and I used an old fashion walk in travel agent because this is my first cruise and I really do not like doing business over the internet for new experiences. I booked my excursion thru the cruise line and the other with a outside vendor which was recommended by the travel agent but both excursions are on my Princess invoice . I can't believe people are so gullible if you don't get the receipt from the cruise or the vendor at that point you question things.
I believe in your integrity. The other person you are talking about does appear shady and that’s disappointing. I noticed some weird things that was their way of doing things.
Thanks Don for the video. I booked cruises too but I ONLY book for family and close friends. Our group range from 6 to 10 to 15. I take care of everything for them from booking the cruise, flights, hotels, shore excursions, transportation, etc... It's my passion and I love doing it and no, I don't take a cent from them. I have been doing this for quite a few years now and they love it.
Buyer Beware! You have the absolute best business practices when handling other people's money, and that is to not be involved as a third party agent and to have ALL funds accounted for by the cruise line companies themselves, so as to stay completely clear of any accusations that you are somehow profiting or mishandling anyone's hard earned vacation dollars. Sad, if the accusations are true and there isn't some plausible explanation for the situation. Always, a pleasure to be both educated and entertained by your videos! Managed to use some of my free 280 minutes of wifi, while I was on the NCL Breakaway, to keep up with your videos. Congratulations on both the continued success of your TH-cam channel and your two upcoming group cruises. As always, safe travels and continued good health Don.
Don, I really enjoy your channel we are going on our first cruise in September. Your tips have been fantastic please keep up the good work. I personally would like to see some more footage of the folks who work on these ships, a lot of hard work for a small return. I know it depends on where you come from but I have been around the world in the millitary so I know how some folks lives are. Being on a ship not only helps them but it is also a big help to their families. Keep up the good work look forward to seeing your next post.
My opinion. Yes, one could use an off the cruise line shore excursion. Yes, I also know that they are often less $$ than the cruise line offered excursion. However, let the buyer beware. I did this once on a Dolphin Swim in Jamaica. When I booked, they told me the dolphin swim location was "close" to the cruise port. I was told it was less than 30 minutes away by car. I guess their definition of close is different than mine, because come to find out that it was 1.5 hour car drive away and no one at the cruise port was willing to drive that far and those that did, wanted all the money I saved and much more. Lesson learned and now I spend the extra few bucks and go through the cruise line and feel safe and secure knowing that I won't get taken. The cruise business is getting as slimy as any. Vloggers and TH-camrs in the cruise line business are often all in it for themselves and NOT for your benefit (Don excluded). They want to be known as influencers so they get free cruises, travel and are then considered "pseudo" travel agents. They get $$ for number of views and also Thumbs Up. Buyer Beware when it comes to the Internet. Suckers get suckered.
I was almost ripped off by an agent for a cruise, it got resolved but was stressful. was for my honeymoon too....Many many years ago. I did a video about my experience as well. glad you do it the way you doing, much better for sure. as always love your stuff Don!
I am not a cruiser (cannot afford it). I watch your videos because I like your honest, down-to-earth style. I have occasionally watched other cruiser videos and have been bored to tears! Mostly, they are so incredibly picky as turn me off, offering little interesting information. I appreciate that you always give both sides of an issue. I continue to hope that someday you will do a non-cruise vacation video (especially a railway jaunt). Keep up the great work!
I found you and them at the same time last September when I started researching cruises for our 10yr anniversary in 2020. They had one on a ship I was looking at and you had info on ports I was looking at. I nearly unsubscribed when she had her minor niece escorting her drunken through foreign ports. I had this vid paused on my tv when I went to do laundry and saw the original complainants video. When I told hubs what I just watched and started your vid, we realized you were talking about the same thing. Hubs said you were much nicer than he would have been. I said you're Canadian so you have to be. :-D we appreciate your information and the education we've gotten through your channel. I am currently going back through all your old vids, even your daily cruise tips ;-) and I have to say, even knowing the outcome was positive, I was worried about how you appeared to feel during some of them. Hubs said he'd love to have a beer with you if we ever just happen to be on the same ship with you. I've unsubscribed from all her drama - we don't do drama. You have loyal fans because of you're honesty Don. I also watch Cruise Tips TV and in their fb group someone had mentioned they saw a negative comment about you and boy the comment lit up, who said something bad about Don!? Keep being your honest self and I can say my family truly appreciates your work. Have a great evening from Texas!
Don has set up several cruises for me and it works from him just like he said thanks Don you’re awesome. I’m happy that you’re putting the word out there so this doesn’t happen to anyone else.
You are a true gentleman ...I'm missing out on this April group cruise because "Stuff happens" and all my saving had to go towards that Stuff!!!!!...I will wait for your next group cruise after the Alaskan one....I truly would enjoy meeting you and your fellow cruises...I was so looking forward to that cruise....Good luck tomorrow, I know everything will be great....👍😙😊
I agree with you Don. I am a travel agent and I send my clients their booking information from the cruise line so they know I am a legitimate travel agent. Love your videos!
Don, thank you for the common sense information. On another note. For a group excursion that you lead 40 people thru the cruise lines. I would hope and not have a problem with you earning a free excursion. Your time is worth something. And maybe the others receive a small discount
I watched one video form the aforementioned channel from about a year ago and immediately thought "trailer park. no thanks". Thank you Don for always being there for fellow cruisers. Between you and Morgan at UnOfficial Travel Guides you do a great service for everyone. Thank you again.
Those who lost their money to the so called cancellation of the shore excursion can contact their credit card companies for assistance in getting a refund. Thanks for always being honest with your viewers.
Hey Don, I watched something on this with La Lido Loca and found yours as well. I found a few of the videos and I am amazed how this person got away with doing this. The one thing that really got me was the owner of the travel agency. If I was that owner, I would have just refunded the money. That would have gone a long way with those cruisers and the negative press.
I absolutely love your attitude about everything... You always have a smile to share with us all no matter how good or bad the news is... And i would love to ask your help with our booking our Disney land and sea package. When the time comes...
I think your a wonderful man Don a real gentleman I love your channel Don. From ur fan in UK. If u ever do group cruise from southampton my family and I would consider it xx
Don, my husband and I have recently started cruising and we love it. We have learned a lot from your videos. So thank you. As for the other, well karma always finds her way back around. Just better be ready when she does.
Unfortunately there are people like that in the world. Supposed travel agent has tainted the good ones that share their information, suggestions and experiences with us. I recommend :Don Family Vacations & La Lido Loca, Scott Singer and the Very Unofficial for cruise experience vlogs. Josh Hocum brings his own talent to You Tube about cruising and is a joy to watch. Also I use to watch the TA you are talking about but lately its fallen flat and now we all know why. Don, someday I hope to meet you and all the good people that share their experiences with us to assist us in having a fantastic cruise. Thanks!
I hope legal action is being taken against Amy. I love Elizabeth and sucks that Amy is letting Mahnara drop out of school. Mahnara will be working a minimum wage job at the rate it's going. I'm going to get my Associates Degree with Marine Certifications so I can work for Royal Caribbean Limited onboard their vessels.
In the UK we don't have people as individuals being travel agents as they do in the USA its proper shops you going in like hays travel, Thomas cook, tui virgin holidays
Also to the best of my knowledge, if you book excursions thru the cruise line, they won't leave without you if the excursions company gets you back late.......great for peace of mind.
When ever I book with my travel agent, I always get an invoice and she's from reputable company. Sucks to hear about this because I use to be subscribed to them but them I stopped. I just always wondered how were they able to afford to go on a cruise so often as they did? Sorry for the people who got scammed, hopefully justice will come out in the end.
I’m shocked that so many people felt the need to rat out the vloggers in question. Don you did such a nice job leaving their name out of it, always showing class, and professionalism. We don’t know the entire story...🙄
Sending you luck for tomorrow Don 💞 I gave up watching sea cruisers as the videos were too long rambling on about nothing in particular.There are lots of things online about one of them if you care to google.
I watched a video where that lady's sister talked about the fact that the sister didn't pay the cell phone bills for her entire family...including her elderly father. Elizabeth, the sister that posted the video, is stuck with repaying the bill. It would appear she not only scams her group cruise clients, she scams her own family. Very sad situation.....
Oh wow...this is horrible. I really dont like hearing this because I am a travel agent as well! It does put a bad light on others. I also do business like yourself. My clients get a confirmation/ receipt from the cruiseline... and if any excursions are booked that my agency offers they get a receipt straight from my agency. So sad to hear about this😕
That’s a shame. I generally appreciate what cruise vloggers do since it helps me visualize for planning purposes; or serves as mini-virtual vacays when I’m unable to get away. Really don’t like the idea of being exploited in a manipulative way. (Who would?) Transparency is key.
Cruisers should be aware that even if you use a reputable travel agent there could be issues. Your contract is with the the travel agent NOT the cruise company or airline. If the travel agent goes bust or fails to pay the deposit on time your cruise may be cancelled. Always sign into the cruise website with the reservation reference to see if it has been logged. This comes from within the cruise company.
Sally Chipman Her father showed on Facebook a phone bill for over $3000 that Amy owes that he is stuck with. He ask her what she intended to do about it
#teamdon’sfamilyvacation #teamjennyandtony #teamcruiseyipstv I trust these 3 !!! Well said Don! You are always so respectful, thank you for that! Cruise on kind sir!
If you make a group booking thru the cruise line they usually give you a passenger credit after every so many staterooms. (i.e. if your group has 8 staterooms on carnival, the person that made the group gets $600-700 on board credit) I think that's a nice perk for having coordinated the group. I don't understand the need to go further than that and cheat people out of their money.
Thank you Don, a reputable agent facilitates the transaction, but they never make the transaction themselves. The payment is still with you and then the cruise line. Not you and Jane and Jack Cruiser's paypal. And unless the shore excursion is one planned by the personality, I'd be wary of it especially if you have to pay the personality directly. Organize through a shore excursion company, pay that company, not some online personality. I'm sure for someone who is a novice about travel, the idea of being a travel agent is a great thing, and all they see is the perks of potentially being offered press access to ships and stuff, but you'd better be one heckuva travel agent to see those perks, not just some random online blogger who hangs out the shingle of "hey give me money I'm a travel agent, I planned a cruise for me, so how hard must it be to plan cruises for others!"
I never heard of the channel. I subscribe to travel related channels because of personality and direct recommendations. When I book I usually book with Carnival PVP. Travel agents if I'm traveling via land and air
Thanks for the kind words Don! We appreciate it. - Tony and Jenny
Thank you, Don! I love Tony and Jenny, too! I'm so glad I have never heard of the other people that you're speaking about.
You guys and Don are my fave cruise vloggers.
La Lido Loca I watch both channels and I love you all lol
Yes you guys and Don have the best videos. Love you guys. ❤
@@KayHarperOfficial Sorry but Don have the best video, because he was in this field for a long time and Jenny and Tony are just being to dap in this field. I love Jenny and Tony so don't get me wrong. Plus Don show you his adventure when it comes to shore excursion. Tony and Jenny do not.
You have class and integrity, Don! Class + Integrity = TRUST
She also accepted money for a Harmony of the Seas group cruise and RC has no record of down payments or a booking. Just stay away from Seacruisers.
Great info to have as always. As someone who is booked on both of your group cruises and has talked to you on the phone several times, I can say you sound exactly the same on the phone as in your videos. I had no doubt what so ever that it was you. All payments showed up on my bank statement as Princess Cruise Line and I had an email with booking info minutes after we spoke to make the booking both times. That's how it should be. It takes a couple seconds to Google someones name or search them on Facebook. Do this people!! Best of luck tomorrow. Keep us posted.😀
Don, your integrity is so refreshing and you have a remarkable sense of fair play in your reporting. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers, as always.
Don THANK YOU for making this video. I cannot believe how long Amy was able to get away with scamming someone.
I am very glad to have found your channel. I pray all your health concerns disappear. I love your voice and the way you conduct yourself. You put me in Zen mode.
Thanks for posting your opinion on this. I was a Patreon of theirs for a while and they promised things and I got nothing. Amy is a con artist. Sad. I loved her videos and her family. Sea Cruisers pulled me in and I feel betrayed. Good part is I found your channel. You now have a faithful new viewer.
I got tired of the Sea Cruisers because they would waste a tremendous amount of food.
And the drunken, sloppy behavior with her minor child and loud, obnoxious behavior in the hallways and public areas. That's not fun to watch. She really lost her way when her sister left. So sad. A broken family is never a good thing.
I so agree. Cruise lines are trying to manage food wastage for the environment and their bottom line. Ordering two entrees and then eating a spoonful of each is horrible.
@@KButler1169 yeah, since Trevon got Amy drinking it seems to be more like a bunch of teens going on a cruise to drink and eat. Mahnara is 16 now, soon she will be drinking too I guess. I still watch them but just about had enough.
@@Peorhum Apparently Mahnara wants to quit school and Amy is okay with this. This is according to Mahnara's biological mother who she is estranged from. Very sad situation.
@@B-ch6uk she also owes her dad over $2,000. Elizabeth explains it on her facebook page
Sounds like the next video may involve the law. Should always listen to Don's Tips!!
Thoughts and prayers coming your way for tomorrow's appointment.
Thanks Don!! You are also first class! I appreciate the info and the way you present it. Thanks!
There needs to be more light shed on this, glad you made a video even not mentioning the names, we all know who it is
More light need to shed on all this Patreon. Their's another Patreon on youtude I can't stand. "DAZE WITH JORDAN THE LION " HE ASK FOR MONEY TO TAKE TRIPS TO EUROPE THIS IS A YOUNG MAN WHO SHOULD BE WORKING. MY GOD WHAT'S WRONG WITH THESE PEOPLE. TOO LAZY TO WORK.
I had booked the NCL Bliss for Dec 1, 2018 group cruise with Sea Cruises.Cancelled in time. After several aggressive emails and phone calls I finally got my money back. Glad that I didn't go now after hearing this!
I feel the same way. They rarely show their experiences in the ports, it is more about what food they were eating, or shall I say wasting, and their drinks. I remember once commenting on their food wastage and the comment was immediately deleted. Once they addressed the food waste , probably because they heard it a lot and their comment was "I paid for my cruise so I am going to enjoy it". I agree with that when it comes to ordering an appetizer or dessert when you normally wouldn't, but to order multiple meals and only take one bite and push it away is so disrespectful. Can you imagine what the crew think of them? A lot of the crew have left their children for the opportunity to feed them. Not to mention the impact on the prices of our cruise fare.
Brenda Lee well said indeed. There are many people working on cruise ships who haven’t seen their children for months, and take the work to provide for their families. They must be astounded at the behaviour, the waste, and the privileged attitude.
Brenda Lee I agree completely. The incredible wasting of food on cruises affects the prices we pay. Anyone who commented on this on their TH-cam channel was called “a fat shamer “
If I order some food and I don't like it. Guess what? I'm not eating it.
@@cywoods60...and you shouldn't. Sometimes I don't eat my food I don't like either...but I don't order multiple meals knowing full well I cant eat it all. That was the point.
@@brendalee4672 right
Once again Don, you have given your followers another reason why you are the best at this! Thank you for your PSA's and all you do for the cruising community!
She claims to be a travel agent but other travel agents are saying that she is not and not licensed by the state of Florida.
I'm licensed by the state of FL
HINT - if your travel agent is using a Gmail or Yahoo email you probably should do more research on the person you are giving your money to.
Travels With Bruce yeah but don uses hotmail. I trust don 100%
This is interesting news because, I used to watch some of their videos. I also got bored of their videos. Most of the videos were of them eating and sometimes they talked nonsense.
Love your videos Don. They are informative and entertaining. You are very likeable, kind, smart, genuine and fun.
Gosh...I think their gig is up...Thanks Don. I was a follower of Sea Cruiser but always felt there was a missing piece...how could they afford their lifestyle and cruises with no one seemingly having a job.
I felt the same way Michael. It just never made any sense. And for the longest time I thought Mahnara was Amy's daughter and thought it odd that Mahnara called her Amy. Lo and behold, she's the niece. So, why does Mahnara live with Amy? And how in the world did Amy buy a house? Anyway, theirs was the first channel I began watching, and while it was at first enjoyable, it did wear a bit thin after awhile. So much food going to waste, nothing seemed to occur other than eating, sleeping and walking around the ship. I never knew where they were since they apparently didn't care about the ports. No tips to share aside from showing us where the food was! Rant over! : )
@@ruthtodd4264 Elizabeth's daughter Mahnara, dropped out of high school, and then ran away to Amy. The house was a leased vacation rental. Such a sad drama, though I do feel for Elizabeth, loosing both a sister & a daughter!
I wondered the same thing! I’m not saying their lifestyle is impossible to achieve, but I lived in Florida and it’s expensive and pay is low. You have to either work full time, be independently wealthy, or have a sugar daddy. She didn’t seem to have any of those things and to me that meant she had to take advantage of others to live like that. I work my tail off and can only afford one trip, maybe two a year if I can get a great deal. And then you have to take all that time off from work, too. Nope, it never added up.
Thanks Don! We also appreciate that you helped explain how another "luxury cruise" vlogger can offer you an "upgrade" as long as you meet his "conditions". Your honesty and transparency put you in the upper echelon of trusted travel advisor and guru!
You are so right that a lot of us do this purely to share the fun and enjoyment we get from cruising. I appreciate you and La Lido Loca for trying to get information out on how to avoid being victimized. It's a very unfortunate situation for sure.
Don, You seem like such a great person. We love your videos and hope to one day meet you. Good luck with your appointment. God Bless.
Hi Don. Yourself, Scott Singer Cruises and Sheri from CTTV are my absolute "go-to's" for cruise reviews etc. You're just awesome :)
I so agree....and sometimes JoshHockum....but he does get on my nerves
I can't tell you how much I appreciate your input on cruising, keep up the great work.
I like how you addressed this, without using names. Most of us know who the person you are speaking of is.
I was a regular watcher of this TH-cam channel as well. And I agree with you in regards to the content of the videos. It is unfortunate that this has happened to people. Thanks for the video Don.
Don't worry about what other people are doing, just do the best that you can do; the reason I follow you, upfront. informative, and enjoyable!
I agree Don. You must always do your due diligence and make sure the company you are dealing with is in good standing.
Don, this is why we all love you! Tony and Jenny are the best! Thanks for all you do.
Thanks for the video Don I enjoy three cruise You Tubers- Don's Family vacation, Traveling with Bruce and Mr Traveler. Mr Traveler said the same thing as you. I am going on my first ever cruise in May and I used an old fashion walk in travel agent because this is my first cruise and I really do not like doing business over the internet for new experiences. I booked my excursion thru the cruise line and the other with a outside vendor which was recommended by the travel agent but both excursions are on my Princess invoice . I can't believe people are so gullible if you don't get the receipt from the cruise or the vendor at that point you question things.
Tips For Travellers with Gary Bembridge is good too :)
Don, you're an awesome and outwardly honest person. Thanks for the information to help with keeping us all safe.
Don I trust you and your travel agency 100%. You’re always upfront about everything and that’s all you can ask from a travel agent 👍🏻
I believe in your integrity. The other person you are talking about does appear shady and that’s disappointing. I noticed some weird things that was their way of doing things.
I can't imagine the quality, or the lack thereof, of a person who would have anything negative to say about your videos, Don.
Thanks Don for the video.
I booked cruises too but I ONLY book for family and close friends. Our group range from 6 to 10 to 15. I take care of everything for them from booking the cruise, flights, hotels, shore excursions, transportation, etc... It's my passion and I love doing it and no, I don't take a cent from them. I have been doing this for quite a few years now and they love it.
Buyer Beware! You have the absolute best business practices when handling other people's money, and that is to not be involved as a third party agent and to have ALL funds accounted for by the cruise line companies themselves, so as to stay completely clear of any accusations that you are somehow profiting or mishandling anyone's hard earned vacation dollars. Sad, if the accusations are true and there isn't some plausible explanation for the situation. Always, a pleasure to be both educated and entertained by your videos! Managed to use some of my free 280 minutes of wifi, while I was on the NCL Breakaway, to keep up with your videos. Congratulations on both the continued success of your TH-cam channel and your two upcoming group cruises. As always, safe travels and continued good health Don.
Don, I really enjoy your channel we are going on our first cruise in September. Your tips have been fantastic please keep up the good work. I personally would like to see some more footage of the folks who work on these ships, a lot of hard work for a small return. I know it depends on where you come from but I have been around the world in the millitary so I know how some folks lives are. Being on a ship not only helps them but it is also a big help to their families. Keep up the good work look forward to seeing your next post.
We love you , just the way you are Don, thanks for the update and the information.. :)
Glad I haven’t run into these people! Thanks for your honest, upfront service!
My opinion. Yes, one could use an off the cruise line shore excursion. Yes, I also know that they are often less $$ than the cruise line offered excursion. However, let the buyer beware. I did this once on a Dolphin Swim in Jamaica. When I booked, they told me the dolphin swim location was "close" to the cruise port. I was told it was less than 30 minutes away by car. I guess their definition of close is different than mine, because come to find out that it was 1.5 hour car drive away and no one at the cruise port was willing to drive that far and those that did, wanted all the money I saved and much more. Lesson learned and now I spend the extra few bucks and go through the cruise line and feel safe and secure knowing that I won't get taken.
The cruise business is getting as slimy as any. Vloggers and TH-camrs in the cruise line business are often all in it for themselves and NOT for your benefit (Don excluded). They want to be known as influencers so they get free cruises, travel and are then considered "pseudo" travel agents. They get $$ for number of views and also Thumbs Up. Buyer Beware when it comes to the Internet. Suckers get suckered.
I was almost ripped off by an agent for a cruise, it got resolved but was stressful. was for my honeymoon too....Many many years ago. I did a video about my experience as well. glad you do it the way you doing, much better for sure. as always love your stuff Don!
I am not a cruiser (cannot afford it). I watch your videos because I like your honest, down-to-earth style. I have occasionally watched other cruiser videos and have been bored to tears! Mostly, they are so incredibly picky as turn me off, offering little interesting information. I appreciate that you always give both sides of an issue. I continue to hope that someday you will do a non-cruise vacation video (especially a railway jaunt). Keep up the great work!
You can't afford it??? If you consider that your food and entertainment are included in the fee its about the same as a landslide vacation.
@@eeduranti While that's true, you have to remember that some people really don't have much spare cash period.
I found you and them at the same time last September when I started researching cruises for our 10yr anniversary in 2020. They had one on a ship I was looking at and you had info on ports I was looking at. I nearly unsubscribed when she had her minor niece escorting her drunken through foreign ports. I had this vid paused on my tv when I went to do laundry and saw the original complainants video. When I told hubs what I just watched and started your vid, we realized you were talking about the same thing. Hubs said you were much nicer than he would have been. I said you're Canadian so you have to be. :-D we appreciate your information and the education we've gotten through your channel. I am currently going back through all your old vids, even your daily cruise tips ;-) and I have to say, even knowing the outcome was positive, I was worried about how you appeared to feel during some of them. Hubs said he'd love to have a beer with you if we ever just happen to be on the same ship with you. I've unsubscribed from all her drama - we don't do drama. You have loyal fans because of you're honesty Don. I also watch Cruise Tips TV and in their fb group someone had mentioned they saw a negative comment about you and boy the comment lit up, who said something bad about Don!? Keep being your honest self and I can say my family truly appreciates your work. Have a great evening from Texas!
Don has set up several cruises for me and it works from him just like he said thanks Don you’re awesome. I’m happy that you’re putting the word out there so this doesn’t happen to anyone else.
you are such a nice guy, Don 🤗 Your channel is my favorite cruise channel 👍
Thank you. This would have never really crossed my mind.
Love your videos don thanks for all the information.
You are a true gentleman ...I'm missing out on this April group cruise because "Stuff happens" and all my saving had to go towards that Stuff!!!!!...I will wait for your next group cruise after the Alaskan one....I truly would enjoy meeting you and your fellow cruises...I was so looking forward to that cruise....Good luck tomorrow, I know everything will be great....👍😙😊
I agree with you Don. I am a travel agent and I send my clients their booking information from the cruise line so they know I am a legitimate travel agent. Love your videos!
Don, thank you for the common sense information.
On another note. For a group excursion that you lead 40 people thru the cruise lines. I would hope and not have a problem with you earning a free excursion.
Your time is worth something. And maybe the others receive a small discount
Scary, I would start to panic if someone cancels my Shore Excursions 3 days before I cruised. Great video Don, eye-opening.
I watched one video form the aforementioned channel from about a year ago and immediately thought "trailer park. no thanks". Thank you Don for always being there for fellow cruisers. Between you and Morgan at UnOfficial Travel Guides you do a great service for everyone. Thank you again.
Those who lost their money to the so called cancellation of the shore excursion can contact their credit card companies for assistance in getting a refund. Thanks for always being honest with your viewers.
Your honest and it shows
Hey Don, I watched something on this with La Lido Loca and found yours as well. I found a few of the videos and I am amazed how this person got away with doing this. The one thing that really got me was the owner of the travel agency. If I was that owner, I would have just refunded the money. That would have gone a long way with those cruisers and the negative press.
Love the new background Don. I hope this all works out for everyone involved.
Keep doing your thing Don! Love the videos
I absolutely love your attitude about everything... You always have a smile to share with us all no matter how good or bad the news is... And i would love to ask your help with our booking our Disney land and sea package. When the time comes...
I think your a wonderful man Don a real gentleman I love your channel Don. From ur fan in UK. If u ever do group cruise from southampton my family and I would consider it xx
Love you just the way you are.....funny, truthful, trustworthy....vantastic!!!!
Glad you are covering this too.
Don, my husband and I have recently started cruising and we love it. We have learned a lot from your videos. So thank you. As for the other, well karma always finds her way back around. Just better be ready when she does.
Ty for the wonderful advice. Accolades. HUGS. Blessings
Don praying for your upcoming appt.. Keep up the great work,,,,
Thank you for your integrity. It is refreshing.
So sad. I hope she gets everything straightened out. She is in my prayers. 🙏🙏🙏😢Thank you Don .🙏❤️🙏
Very interesting video, thanks Don. What you've talked about certainly reinforces the message to beware of online entities.
Always have a paper trail from cruise line and if it seems not right it is probably not.
Thanks Don! I wish everyone was as trustworthy as you.
Unfortunately there are people like that in the world. Supposed travel agent has tainted the good ones that share their information, suggestions and experiences with us. I recommend :Don Family Vacations & La Lido Loca, Scott Singer and the Very Unofficial for cruise experience vlogs. Josh Hocum brings his own talent to You Tube about cruising and is a joy to watch. Also I use to watch the TA you are talking about but lately its fallen flat and now we all know why. Don, someday I hope to meet you and all the good people that share their experiences with us to assist us in having a fantastic cruise. Thanks!
Great advice Don...I really like your business model...
That is a great tip! Its sad, people taking advantage of others..
What an eye opener. Good advice. Great video.
I hope legal action is being taken against Amy. I love Elizabeth and sucks that Amy is letting Mahnara drop out of school. Mahnara will be working a minimum wage job at the rate it's going. I'm going to get my Associates Degree with Marine Certifications so I can work for Royal Caribbean Limited onboard their vessels.
Praying for your healing God Bless
In the UK we don't have people as individuals being travel agents as they do in the USA its proper shops you going in like hays travel, Thomas cook, tui virgin holidays
Also to the best of my knowledge, if you book excursions thru the cruise line, they won't leave without you if the excursions company gets you back late.......great for peace of mind.
When ever I book with my travel agent, I always get an invoice and she's from reputable company. Sucks to hear about this because I use to be subscribed to them but them I stopped. I just always wondered how were they able to afford to go on a cruise so often as they did? Sorry for the people who got scammed, hopefully justice will come out in the end.
I’m shocked that so many people felt the need to rat out the vloggers in question. Don you did such a nice job leaving their name out of it, always showing class, and professionalism. We don’t know the entire story...🙄
Valerie Foster go watch Adam Lee. His video will explain it.
Hard to avoid a fraudulent person if you don't know who it is people are saying the vloggers name to stop anymore frauds .
Ditto Thanks Don for all the great vlogs and tips👍 Best of luck again for Tuesday🤞😎🚢⚓️
Sending you luck for tomorrow Don 💞 I gave up watching sea cruisers as the videos were too long rambling on about nothing in particular.There are lots of things online about one of them if you care to google.
Also wishing you Good Luck tomorrow. Also, I enjoy all your tips and tricks
Elizabeth Donahue came out with a new video thanking people who stuck by her
I love Elizabeth. Hopefully, she gets custody of Mahnara and Zarius.
Always great info Don! Thanks!
I watched a video where that lady's sister talked about the fact that the sister didn't pay the cell phone bills for her entire family...including her elderly father. Elizabeth, the sister that posted the video, is stuck with repaying the bill. It would appear she not only scams her group cruise clients, she scams her own family. Very sad situation.....
But how do you know that what she said was true did she show us the BILL NO. WHERE ARE THE RECEIPTS.
@@cywoods60 The father provided the bill on Facebook
Oh wow...this is horrible. I really dont like hearing this because I am a travel agent as well! It does put a bad light on others. I also do business like yourself. My clients get a confirmation/ receipt from the cruiseline... and if any excursions are booked that my agency offers they get a receipt straight from my agency. So sad to hear about this😕
Glad you got a new backdrop for your green screen. I like this one best so far :)
That’s a shame. I generally appreciate what cruise vloggers do since it helps me visualize for planning purposes; or serves as mini-virtual vacays when I’m unable to get away. Really don’t like the idea of being exploited in a manipulative way. (Who would?) Transparency is key.
Who knew there was so much scandal and intrigue in the cruising community?
Unlike that scamming pos thetrooper97
Keep up the great job love your vids and comments.
You're the best, Don!!!
Cruisers should be aware that even if you use a reputable travel agent there could be issues. Your contract is with the the travel agent NOT the cruise company or airline. If the travel agent goes bust or fails to pay the deposit on time your cruise may be cancelled. Always sign into the cruise website with the reservation reference to see if it has been logged. This comes from within the cruise company.
The vlogger is Sea Cruiser
Michael Nichols
And her name is Amy Donoho
I used to watch them until the sisters split and the one sister has really treated her father and sister crappy.
Kind of funny, I didn't hear about this until now but Sea Cruisers came to mimd immediately.
Sally Chipman
Her father showed on Facebook a phone bill for over $3000 that Amy owes that he is stuck with. He ask her what she intended to do about it
Thank you for spilling the tea!!! ☕ People need to know!!😡
Good tips about the scammers tricks Don thanks alot ..you really help so many people..your info is so valuable
We love you Don!
#teamdon’sfamilyvacation
#teamjennyandtony
#teamcruiseyipstv
I trust these 3 !!!
Well said Don! You are always so respectful, thank you for that! Cruise on kind sir!
If you make a group booking thru the cruise line they usually give you a passenger credit after every so many staterooms. (i.e. if your group has 8 staterooms on carnival, the person that made the group gets $600-700 on board credit) I think that's a nice perk for having coordinated the group. I don't understand the need to go further than that and cheat people out of their money.
if I didn't already have a travel agent you would be my choice. thanks for being honest
Thank you Don, a reputable agent facilitates the transaction, but they never make the transaction themselves. The payment is still with you and then the cruise line. Not you and Jane and Jack Cruiser's paypal. And unless the shore excursion is one planned by the personality, I'd be wary of it especially if you have to pay the personality directly. Organize through a shore excursion company, pay that company, not some online personality.
I'm sure for someone who is a novice about travel, the idea of being a travel agent is a great thing, and all they see is the perks of potentially being offered press access to ships and stuff, but you'd better be one heckuva travel agent to see those perks, not just some random online blogger who hangs out the shingle of "hey give me money I'm a travel agent, I planned a cruise for me, so how hard must it be to plan cruises for others!"
Your way seems much more logical and thoughtful of others
I never heard of the channel. I subscribe to travel related channels because of personality and direct recommendations. When I book I usually book with Carnival PVP. Travel agents if I'm traveling via land and air
Informative video and great advice. Thanks Don.