30 things not to do on a cruise
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ก.ย. 2024
- there are things you must do on a cruise and there are things you do not want to do on a cruise. here are 30 things not to do on a cruise that will make your trip more enjoyable or at least won't get you kicked off the ship. so here are my 30 things you don't want to do on a cruise or in other words 30 things to avoid doing on a cruise.
30 things not to do on a cruise was inspired by my 25 tips for 1st time cruisers. check out my last video here:
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Don't load your plate up at the buffet and then throw half of it away. I love cruising and the food is one of the highlights but the amount of waste disgusts me. You can always go back for more but you can't return uneaten food.
04harleysoftail I totally agree with you. I hate to see people pile up their plate just because it’s included.
I went on my first cruise and it was a family reunion cruise. It was carnival horizon. Mom and I ate lunch one day. A few people besides got 3 pieces of cake. They ate one bite of each cake but did not eat the whole cakes. The waiter said to us that in Germany they charge you for unfinished food. One of our excursions was supposed to be Jamaica and one night I got in the pool on one of the decks and a lady asked me if the water was heated and I said I wasn't sure and she said well it should be because we couldn't go to Jamaica because of the coronavirus.
@@joeypleasants4014 when were you on the horizon? We cruised her the first week of March and all of our ports were changed including Jamaica because of the Corona virus.
@@04harleysoftail I was on it the first week of March as well.
Treat others as you want to be treated.. The golden rule. Thank you for sharing!!!
My advice as a licensed/clinical Cosmetologist be very picky and limited with what you're going to have done at the spa! I wouldn't do chemical peels,microdermal's,teeth whitening because these are procedures that can take weeks to heal,you could end up being super sensitive to the sun,not allowed to be in the sun or water at all,in pain and etc! These are the types of treatments you want to have done at home ..probably cheaper and more regulated! I have over 2 years of certification where they may have only had 3 weeks worth! This is definitely an area where buyer beware! 😊
MissN Perfection i was seriously wondering why this is even offered! I thought the same thing.
VERY sound advice. My sister did a “mild” chemical peel on our family cruise and ended up in agony for the remaining 6 days. She didn’t get to do ANYTHING with us because she felt like crap and looked like a burnt chicken nugget.
So glad to be Australian, we DON'T pay gratuities, tipping is not and NEVER will be a part of our culture. We also are given a price and that's it, we don't have any extras added on top, the price is what you pay as if you win $1 Million that's what you receive, not taxed afterwards. Cruising is great and as said in the video, don't spoil it for others as it's a holiday, if you're an arse, jump off the edge and don't fuck up other peoples holidays.
Philip E. actually the cruises out of Australia are priced to include the tips as the cruiselines know you won’t tip, so they raise the prices to include them.
I disagree somewhat with the be outgoing suggestion. Some of the best time on the ship was in the quiet of ship's library reading a book and looking out at the sea. There was also a small somewhat hidden specialty bar that almost no other passengers used. Maybe a handful of us passengers had this space to ourselves. Quiet, wood panel look, like an old club. A place where ordering scotch and water, no ice, was expected. No umbrella drinks.
David Hoffman I agree. I love the hidden nooks and quiet places on the ship.
Same here. I'm a normally outgoing person but on the cruise I just wanted to "do my own thing". I spend many wonderful hours sunning myself on the balcony reading a good book and drinking wine. Instead of doing hurried excursions I'd take a taxi to the beach and just chill. To me, a cruise should be about relaxing and everyone has their own idea of that.
As a Qantas Flight Attendant of 32 yrs and nearly Elite your posts just make sense. Great job Don.👍 It is so obvious you are Canadian.😃
No thanks just not my thing
Great video, Don!
Sadly, the people who need Elevator Etiquette don’t watch videos about what not to do on a cruise.
lol
I'm generally a pretty sensible guy and even I'm watching these videos for info on mistakes not to make that any rookie cruiser can make regardless of how sensible you normally are. I want my first cruise to go a smoothly and hitch free as possible.
It's really crazy how many of these boil down to "don't be a a**hat!". Love and Respect.
be a nice person is often the best answer :)
I thought a lot of these were common sense but that might just be me.
@@Roadent1241 sadly, common sense is missing in some people
Thanks for these tips. I’m 73, unfortunately using a walker, and my first cruise ever in 2 weeks. My son and daughter in law and 2 little ones going on cruise and asked me to come too! I’m not the mother in law from hell! And will look after the kids while mum and dad have time to themselves, going to shows, casino etc. And they’re on deck 8, I’m on deck 4, so we have nice space at times😊🇦🇺
Elevator etiquette is so important, not just on ships. Thank you.
If there is a chair with items on them, and no one present, I just move them myself!!
These sorts of things are why I love Holland America Line. You still see some of this, but it’s so much less than on other cruise lines. My only complaint is passengers being rude to the crew members. Great tips!
#1, do not do is get drunk and then try and get into the bridge area to drive the ship. Had it happen. Then the passenger wanted HER money back after being restrained and removed from the ship.Her husband did not seem upset at their goodbye
Have respect for other people. You said that often and it is so true!!
If you do an excursion with a company that is not a part of the cruise line, they will leave you if you were late getting back.
Great tips Don! Always enjoyable. - Tony
thank you Tony
Haha, love it when you talk about your pet peeves. (I think you were starting to twitch a little.) The elevator one gets me too. Let me get off before you start pushing yourself on.
When ever anyone is is trying to get on the elevator when I’m getting off I simply tell them move we’re trying to get off. I embarrass anyone who is trying to do something stupid like that. They need a cup of act right.
One thing to add is NOT to bring any illegal substances onboard. It does not matter if medical marijuana is legal in your state, it is still a violation of US Federal law. All luggage is thoroughly examined by the four legged customs officers, and they can smell anything and everything!
I love those four legged customs officers! :)
Damn lol
Chances are a crew member can get it for you anyway.
Four legs? What the heck? Do they live near power plants or something?...lol
I'm hooked on your videos! Your info is so thorough and useful and not the same info I was hearing over and over from everyone else! I am saving your videos. Sharing them. And taking notes. Keep up the good work!
What drives super crazy on a cruise is when a fully capable 20 year old guy takes the elevator up 1 floor when or worse down one, when there are already ten people on the elevator going to different floors. I also hate when you are waiting outside the elevator and right when the doors open some people come and just walk right onto the elevator then you have to wait even longer because there is now no more room on the elevator and they don’t even care. And it’s even worse when they take your spot to go down one floor
We were seated with a family of 3 who were so rude on their phones every night at dinner. By the 3rd night we requested to be moved, they did and sat us with to a group of cool people.
You know it boils down to basic common courtesy and common sense. Just because you are on vacation does not give you cart blanche to be discourteous and ignore the rules. Thanks for the tips.
yup be nice and nice things will happen
Exactly!! Common courtesy band the "golden rule"
Remember that there are other people on board ( and in the world ) besides YOU.
some great tips in here great job
thank you
Also, don't slam doors in your cabin, please.
“They’ll make more!”🤣😂. I remember making myself sick eating too much on one of my first cruises!
Proper footwear and going with the flow are REALLY good tips - listen to Don on these tips, people and save your vacations!! Thanks, Don!!
Military Mom, I remember being very sad looking down the buffet line (and the dinner menu) cause my stomach was gonna punch me in the face if I popped in one more morsel..😆
Delta Daze lol!!! You and I must have been on the same buffet line!!😉😂
Another great video with so many great tips.....I so agree with the elevator etiquette....That is how i act on a cruise...
To me it's just manners :)
always like these tips videos learn something new every time
thank you karren
#15 Elevator courtisey. I have seen several cases where folks have pushed the closed button while others are still boarding and there is plenty of room. Not wishing to name names, but their initials are: Chinese.
Cruised out of Tampa, FL. Disembarkation day, fog closed the harbor. We got to the dock at 6 PM, instead of the scheduled 8am docking😮
#3 Don't yell at the crew. That also applies to fellow cruisers.
What should happen regarding chair hogs is the ship's officers, or other crew, should confiscate the items, turn them into the Purser, inform the owners that the Purser has their belongings, there will be a fee for retrieving there belongings, and future violations will result in being kicked off the ship. Sounds harsh, I know, but I guarantee that will drastically cut down on the number of flagrant chair hogs.
Tony Hinojosa This is my biggest pet peeve on cruises and I think your idea is perfect. On a RC cruise, I waited a half hour to see if anyone was really using their “ saved” lounge chair. When they didn’t show up I complained to staff, who looked at me like I was a troublemaker. Another time I couldn’t sleep so went up on deck around 1am to read, so as not to disturb my roommate. At 3am I watched as a male passenger dumped various personal items on six chairs in a prime area and then left. Having seen it, I went around and removed every last item and put them on a bench away from the chairs. Do these people not realize we could all enjoy these chairs if it wasn’t for their selfishness?
Hi Don, I found your channel by accident a couple of months ago and you inspired me to go on my first solo trip. I'll be going from Toronto to Vancouver in May next year and finishing my trip on an Alaskan cruise through the inside passage. Just wanted to say thanks for the inspiration and keep up the great work!
Christine Kirkwood Yes Christine Don have great advice, you going to love your Alaska cruise, and hope you do many more. I be on a 14 day's next month .
I can't wait, I'm especially interested in seeing the wildlife and scenery. Living in the tropics of Australia, I'm looking forward to the cool change lol. Enjoy your holiday!
Christine Kirkwood Thanks and don't forget to take warm boots, Alaska weather is unpredictable. That's why it's the seven wonder of the world. Enjoy and happy holidays.
My favorite place to cruise. I'm sure you'll love it
Don's Family Vacations When are you going to do a group cruise.
Actually, the one time I booked a guaranteed inside stateroom I ended up in an accessible room with a very large shower plus a porthole.
you can get lucky, but the busier the cruise the worse the cabins get
Once, our guaranteed inside ended up being a larger balcony (Allure)! But the trip before it was deck 2 near the gangway. That was rough!
Another thing that makes me super upset is like when I was on Majesty there were these like 8 year olds that were in the front row and during the last show where the dancers were singing and dancing they had their ears plugged and their parents just laughed at how “cute” they were. And I’m only 12 and that already drives me crazy just wait until I’m older don’t have bad manners on a cruise with me.
Thanks, Don for the heads up for the airport mode reminder. Yeah elevator etiquette like NYC subways "folks, let them off before you board! 😂
Side note for the flow rider, make sure your shorts are tied. I lost mine at Kalahari 🤦♂️
😂
Just got off an MSC 7-day cruise. First time cruise for me. I was SO IRRITATED and PISSED OFF about the pool chairs situation. So people would go down at 6:30, right when the crew would start putting the chairs out - they would place their towels on the chairs and then LEAVE !!! Go back to bed, go get breakfast, etc...... So saving your pool chair/table/recliner was a complete free-for-all. AND throughout the day - 3/4 of the chairs were always empty - but saved with a towel, t-shirt, drink bottle. NOT RIGHT ...
you made some really good points
thanks
The only time we take the elevator is when my wife is wearing heels, on formal nights. Otherwise we race the stairs, using them to burn off a few extra calories, on top of using the gym. I have to agree with those who don't get the concept that you don't have to eat to excess. It's amazing to watch people with plates heaped up at the buffet. Of course, they're the one using canes or walkers, or even worse, the dreaded scooters.
hmmm I might be one of those with the plates this time. but I'm normally good for not overeating and walking everywhere I can
My husband uses a walker. He has always watched his weight and eaten carefully. He has a muscle wasting disorder and would be delighted to use the stairs if he could walk.
I found the food aesthetically beautiful, but, it was not good, I found very few things I found palatable.Lost a bit of weight.not by choice, nice as the presntation was, the quality & was not good.🐱💙✌🏻
Go with the flow...stay with the sway...were on a busy busy boat today...relax..enjoy the ride.....be nice to people there just human....
Just GO with the FLOW! I Love the tips!
that's the most important one to me :)
I like your thought on lifts
thank you very much
Great list of tips Don ! Definitely figure out before you buy those drink packages. I once figured out I would have to drink 8 or 10 drinks per day to just break even.
Very true. Hubby and I often buy the beverage package just so that it's done and we don't have to think about it. At least on Princess ships the package includes specialty coffee as well. A latte in the morning is pretty nice.
You are so informative Don! Thanks for the tips; you presented these very well!
thank you so much :)
checking in the day b4 was a good one , also the name and cabin. not that i think that would
work. and lastly USE THE STAIRS MORE. ITS GOOD FOR YOU. we always tried to use the stairs. most times your there before for the lift gets there. keep up the great videos. i'v got 6 months before my cruise.
Thank you so much for these tips!! Omg the latecomers at the muster drills drives me up the wall!!
My pet peeve too about the elevators...all ages do it too...there should be a small placard on the elevator door that says " Please stand back and let people off the elevator first "..
I know I know they wont read it
In NYC subway, there is voice announcement almost every time the train door opens, "Please let the passengers in the train off first." Yet, people still block the doors and even push their way into the train before anyone gets out, especially during rush hours.
they should put one of those arms like on school buses that stick out and push people aside when the doors open
Yes!
Don, I am waddling off the boat. I am eating 20 desserts for entre. I'm pigging out. Nuff said!!
I really like and appreciate the etiquette portion and all of the other just obvious considerate pointers. Not everyone thinks that way sadly
Excellent tips, Don, as usual. You rock!! :-)
thanks Gail I hope you saw I said hi on cruisetipstv live play :)
I sure did, Don, thank you. I replied but I think it got lost in the crowd. :-)
Thank you Don... love the tip videos u do!
Your reviews, hints, & Tips are to notch! We've watched ALL of them in one afternoon! Thanx!
Yes, use stairs, I lose two pounds every cruise because I always use the stairs and walk the deck
I work in a mall I know all about elevator etiquette, a video would be a good idea. Also add those strollers size of an SUV, they don't fit in those elevators.
Oh wow #18 will be difficult...I LIVE a hermit life, this 1st cruise 11/2019 will be out of my box as is😬I don't know how out going I will be...
LeRhonda Jones-Bates how did it go?
I never thought about that last tip. Good to know.
Elevator etiquette...experienced that at YYZ. Boneheads were 6 inches off the door, trying to get on, and we were trying to get out.....soooo....Rolled my shoulder down and tucked like I was protecting a football. Rammed through and dragged my hardsided carry on over the boneheads feet trying to push to get in....
Thanks for the clever tips, Don! Glad you’re feeling better!
thank you Carol, feeling pretty good :)
Don. I just watched this. Great video. Should update and repost. Also, you definitely should do an elevator etiquette video given COVID rules and limited number of people allowed on at a time. Especially important to address handicapped people and allowing them on the elevator first as they have no other way
Truly excellent tips; #9 don't go super-cheap. #be considerate of others, if you're chatting be mindful of others sleeping.Be polite. Pick a couple of shore excursions don't overdue.Keep CALM & SAIL ON, Don't over-eat, drink, or sleep. I never would've thought to wait on the teeth whitening making your mouth so sensitive so why not wait? So many great tips. THANK YOU.
I'll use to people blocking the Subways doors live in NewYork City . Its normal for use.
Dear Don.......You're Hilarious!! I just started watching these cruise tip videos....and really think yours are the best!! TY....
31 could be on on balcony etiquette: be respectful of the other people on the other side of the partition sitting on their balcony; We were on a cruise where about 5 "ladies" on the next balcony were decribing their "poop" as to both size and smell! Something we could have missed hearing. We had to go inside and shut our door as they were so noisy. Not impressed.
You
wow that was insane.....
Gross!!! WTF!
Lol! I had the same experience except it was at the theater in the middle of a musical. We finally told them to shut up..
We found a nice and quiet little table in an outside bar with nobody around and then here comes the the party queens who sat right next to us and every other drunken word was "F"...we finally left. I love to see people having a good time, but good grief- please have some pride and have some manners.
Yes, Thank you, Don. I am glad to know there are more conscious people in this world. Lol. --Yes, Be considered, compassionate, respectful, and Don't forget to have Fun !" Great stuff to remember, ALWAYS ! :)
Tip 31...don't go with your mother in law.
lol.....I LOVE that one😂😂😂
Lol...Good One ! :D
Hahahhaha damnit lol
Yes
Can she read this review.......
Thank you so much for these helpful tips!
Hi Don Thanks for the brilliant advice. I also feel most of it comes under common sense and manners. We are going on our first cruise in a few months and SOOO looking forward to it!
Great video, Don, but I feel that your last advice is a little unnecessary. Cruise lines are generally aware of this scam tactic and they would always have you verify your identify one way or another. If you’ve forgotten your charge card, then they would request your driver’s license. There’s no way they would just charge another account based solely on your say-so.
sounds like great advice...thank-you. I haven't been on a cruise yet but it is on my bucket list...
A great thing about taking the stairs is that it can help burn some of those excess calories after indulging at the buffet.
I haven't been on a cruise EVER. Want to go, what is a muster drill? Do you have a step by step process for buying cruise through day you get back from cruise? I mean, all these cruise people talk as if we all know what embarkation day is like or talking about the whatever deck...your awesome. Thank you
Another thing to be careful about is batteries in your cabin. I was having a nap in my stateroom, when I dropped the remote control. One battery fell out, the other bounced into the next compartment. At home I had recently purchased a chinese device that had both batteries facing the same way. I went to put the battery back in, noticed it was the same way, as I am from Australia, the ship was from America, I thought it was the same as my chinese device. After about 5 minutes I picked up the remote to find it was getting extremely hot. I was able to open it up, get both of the batteries out, that's when I realized that the battery that remained in the remote must have jumped into the next compartment, they were meant to be the normal - + , not like my chinese device which was ++. If I had left my room after I replaced the battery the first time, I reckon a fire could have broken out within 10 minutes of leaving my room, which could have been disastrous.
I cracked up regarding the elevator etiquette because it always makes me laugh when I’m trapped in the elevator by ADULTS, that never even imagined that it’s possible to encounter a human trying to exit the elevator.
I disagree about someone being able to charge drinks to your room with your name and stateroom number; that would never work on Carnival. If you lose your ID badge, you have to get another one from Guest Services. Also, they take your picture so your face needs to line up with what they have in their system.
If you're doing things right they can't help but hear
Enjoy your videos, I have learned so much. I enjoy your ship reviews . Keep them coming!
Great video!
Thank you very much Tygran
Great tips. We are going in 2 weeks to Alaska and watching all the tips we can.
Ref 8:13 - Don, you are *NOT* going to like taking the MTA subway trains in my town (NYC)! ;)
Hey Don you look great. Nice hair. Hope your well. Peace happy holidays
I was finally able to have a hair cut this week after a year :)
I was finally able to have a hair cut this week after a year :)
Hes a QT
Lol i remember my qball head lol.
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i think he made a video just like this and i enjoyed both them
he heh yup last time it was 25 things
wow, great list and you knock them out very quickly.... i like your style. peace
Great advice as always. We trashed ourselves on our first 7 day cruise - 5 shore excursions out of 7 days. Phew... btw did you ever cruise on the SS Norway when she was still sailing?
Your one on not giving out name and room # is a really good one too. It's so easy to get too relaxed regarding that in the midst of so many other people you don't really know.
Thanks again Don.
Ken
why do they stand right there in front of the door
I have no idea
LOL! I think you will have to ask them. ;)
Movieboys, cause they’re already thinking of their destination and fun and completely looking past their present...
We booked an excursion every day in the Mediterranean. I mean, you can’t go to Italy and not see the tower of Pisa, right. Even if I was not impressed. Anyway, i told my husband i was not “coming back new.”!
DONT touch the food.
Got the best info from this video. Thanks Don!
Don is the man.
I ALWAYS overeat...I don't think I can learn that lesson until the first day being so full lol
Just started watching your videos. You are providing a great service. I will be keeping you in my prayers for your health as well...
i couldn't get you more about elevator etiquette! have these people waiting for the elevator never been the one trying to get out??? perspective is such an interesting thing.
lol from 10 to 25 now up to 30 tips
lol
I just watched another youtuber's video about decorating doors. Several examples had the occupants names on the decoration
not a good idea at all :0
steve bartley I think I saw that same video and was thinking at the time it didn’t seem like a smart thing to do.
What about tip #'s 25, 26, 27, 28, and 29? You skipped from 24 to 30 haha that's funny. Great tips though very useful. thank you for the tips great video 👍
Joe I actually think he went from 26 or something and said 24 again by mistake. I could rewatch it and see, but I think he actually did have 30 tips.
Karaoke Don .... I bet that’s a video worth seeing!!
Another one: patch test your sunscreen before you go. A friend of mine didn't do this, and ended up with an awful rash on his honeymoon! 😑 He's a pharmacist 🙄
Awesome infothanks
thank you for saying so
Oh hell yeah- that's the damn truth!!!!
I have only been on one cruise, with Norwegian, and I have no interest in ever taking another one. I enjoy your videos, but I just don't like people.
Glen Boniface yes some can really piss one off. I try to ignore bad behaviour when close to them. I get where you are coming from.