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@webstermitchell2335
21 сағат бұрын
MANY TIMES I've watched the crew chase children out of an adults only area, really a HUGE reason why I now really focus on cruises with little or no children. There is no way to control it, it is a shame there are so many "unresponsible" parents out there.
@Dm0stFin3sT
23 сағат бұрын
The English complaint is really sad. I would never berate someone for trying to speak English when it is not their first language. It’s hard enough for people who it IS their first language 🤣
@davidsteensma3221
Күн бұрын
It seems worse since the pandemic - so many people are more thoughtless and confrontational than they were before. I feel for the cruise crew, this is a no-win situation. A subset of people are going to behave badly no matter what.
@tipsfortravellers
23 сағат бұрын
Yes. I agree. Behaviour really seems to have changed post pandemic
@MindiB
23 сағат бұрын
The idea that people find it acceptable to criticize crew for their English/accent is bewildering to me! I hugely admire multilingual people and feel nothing but gratitude when someone speaks to me in my language, which to my shame is the only one I speak fluently. If I struggle with someone’s accent I view that as a me problem that means I need to pay closer attention or perhaps ask them (politely) to repeat themselves. Being rude is not an option.
@NatNay-cu3uv
19 сағат бұрын
@@MindiB if you ate dealing with English speaking people it is paramount to speak English I don't want it to be my problem these people are employing under educated cheap staff
@FelixTorres-wl5vt
19 сағат бұрын
@@NatNay-cu3uvLOL seriously....
@MindiB
19 сағат бұрын
@@NatNay-cu3uv You are welcome to your opinion, but I find it xenophobic and repellent. How many languages do you speak? If you are speaking with someone whose first language is Tagalog, can you speak Tagalog with them? (I have heard that such an ability is considered “paramount” and if you cannot, you are under-educated and “cheap.”) Cruise ships are largely not registered in the US and have both multi-national clientele and multi-national staff. Your expectation of perfect English from every staff member is absurd and, again, IMO, obnoxious. Also, speaking of English, your comment contains misspellings and lacks proper punctuation. Does that make you under-educated and cheap?
@Bobrogers99
18 сағат бұрын
I'm old, so if I don't understand someone who has difficulty with English I tell them that my hearing is poor and ask them if they could repeat slowly. I put the blame on me rather than them.
@Bobrogers99
18 сағат бұрын
@@NatNay-cu3uv For most of the world's population, English is not their native tongue, and it's not an easy language to learn. I cannot label them as "undereducated cheap staff".
@nellie9352
21 сағат бұрын
To avoid the lose-lose situations either uniformly enforce “the rules” or abolish them. Inconsistent response from crew/cruise lines is the root of their lose-lose conundrum.
@meanmutton
23 сағат бұрын
People who violate rules and get called out need to get banned from cruise lines. I hate when cruise lines cater to the rule-breakers.
@LOrealHardly
Күн бұрын
A passenger complaining about Sun-lounger Hogs is vastly different from a sleazy passenger having the audacity to complain upon removal of their Hog materials. Crew simply need to point out the rules to the Hoggers and Appease legitimate passenger claims by carrying out the Hog removal process, simples, IMHO
@FireMageLayn
Күн бұрын
True, but nothing's stopping the entitled hog from complaining that the crew member was rude to them. The automated system which punishes crew members for bad reviews doesn't care if the bad review was in retaliation for telling a rule breaking passenger to stop breaking the rules, all it cares about is customer not happy bad.
@W1ldt1m
22 сағат бұрын
@@FireMageLaynso if you have to have stuff removed so you can sit make sure to compliment them by name in a survey.
@judithstrachan9399
13 сағат бұрын
@@FireMageLayn, then the automated system needs to be changed!
@blargblarg5657
2 сағат бұрын
@@judithstrachan9399 this right here. This will continue so long as the cruise considers retaliatory ratings as important as legitimate.
@Reed-2big
23 сағат бұрын
I had a land customer service teach me a very clever way to handle mispronunciation. When I was asking about a tour to igauzu falls I told her I couldn’t pronounce it. She replied, let me help you with that! What a lovely way to handle it. One of the problems Americans have is not realizing most foreigners learn British English and many words are pronounced differently in “ English”! So correcting people can be just rude! I forget to print my request because my writing is clearer, but script is barely being taught in schools anymore! These are normally the request at the beginning of the cruise like for ice.
@Honolulu-Blue
20 сағат бұрын
I learned how to pronounce Iguazu from The Amazing Race a couple of decades ago. It looked like a nice place. I'm glad you got to enjoy it.
@Reed-2big
20 сағат бұрын
@@Honolulu-Blue Not there yet, but the tour is planned. I may have to find that amazing race video, thanks.
@owensmith7530
19 сағат бұрын
Speaking as a native of the UK, I assure you most people these days learn American English as a second language. It's really weird hearing someone that is clearly from a remote country speaking English as a second or third language with an American accent.
@Reed-2big
18 сағат бұрын
@@owensmith7530 I guess I’m getting old! I remember colleagues who had definitely learn British English, and classmates, mostly India that I guess may have been regional taught British English. Those from the UAE seemed also to have learned British English. If I think about those I meet regularly I always assumed they’d learned English here in the US. My favored colleague learn English at 5 from the American soldiers but doesn’t remember that. He then learned British English but also American and wasn’t sure which idioms were which. We had a lot of fun with language as I enjoy playing with words and he said he’d never met anyone who would do that with a non native speaker. If we disagreed on a definition he drug out the Oxford dictionary, and usually was right! He was from the Netherlands.
@abrahamclott5604
23 сағат бұрын
1. Cruise lines should increase security staff and delegate rules enforcement to security. Not fair or realistic to expect hospitality, customer-facing staff to enforce rules. 2. I have always understood the posted end time for a meal to mean last seating. If the expected last seating time is in fact earlier, a last seating time should be posted. If the MDR is announced as open till 9 and 9 pm reservations are accepted, the passenger is not acting unreasonably by arriving a 9 and expecting service as usual.
@mrlogboy
Күн бұрын
for Rules it is simple, Hire people to only enforce rules , Cruise police. I would love to do it just to get on the ship for free. .and enforce rules and have people yell at me lol and then them TOUGHT THAT IS THE RULE lolol, I fell so bad for Cruew
@robbroere1384
23 сағат бұрын
Indeed. Maybe charge US$ 25 per violation and you can hire people to enforce the rules from that. This could be solved within a few month by clearly spelling out the consequence ahead and during the cruise.
@W1ldt1m
22 сағат бұрын
@@robbroere1384this would be awesome.
@LishB
14 сағат бұрын
I wish all cruise lines would just include gratuities in the price. It's not actually optional since staff rely on that money, nobody should be removing gratuities, so just bake it into the charges from the beginning.
@jorgschwantje1239
Сағат бұрын
On Cunard you have to pay 15 % service charge extra to every drink you buy if you don't book a drinks package. For what reason I should pay another service fee for the staff? It's not my job to pay them properly, it's job of the Company.
@kellylorang6845
20 сағат бұрын
Calling out crew for not speaking English? 😮 How tacky & rude!
@Bobrogers99
18 сағат бұрын
These things used to be called "common courtesies", but they aren't as common as they used to be. There are too many people that believe they are "entitled" because they paid big bucks for the cruise. But they didn't buy the crew. Slavery was abolished over 150 years ago.
@FraserAtSea
7 сағат бұрын
Love your points here on 'hands' - it's got to be my biggest frustration on ships. I'll never understand people who aren't washing their hands going into dining venues, or not washing hands after bathroom breaks etc - argh!
@monkeyb1820
6 минут бұрын
they may have washed in the room prior to hitting the buffet. Everyone should wash after using the bathroom of course.
@TSKseattle
23 сағат бұрын
Dress code is tricky for different types of people. I Never Wear Suits. 67 years old and my office wear for 38 years was jeans and a polo shirt. Formal night for me has been very new black jeans and a nice dress shirt. I have a belly and most slacks don't hang on me well. I want to look nice, but I won't pack a full suit and tie. Gary looks so good in his fancy suit, I'd look ridiculous.
@Elle-kr8od
18 сағат бұрын
New black jeans and a dress shirt sounds great for most occasions!
@robbroere1384
23 сағат бұрын
The gratuities debate is a stupidity owned by the cruise lines themselves.Why some staff, customer facing is partially dependent on this for their income while others, Ships Crew, management and the Captain are not? They make the key decisions if a cruise matches our expectations. Reduce the Cruise fare by another 15-20 dollars a day per person and create a management Gratuity. If the overall cruise then does not match my expectations allow me to reduce or cancel this gratuity payment as management is overall responsible. I am sure that they are likely to go on strike fast, especially if they serve on an older ship with many known issues awaiting the next major upgrade. As these are much more difficult people to replace due to licensing and experience requirements it will impact way more. However it is unfair to make the customer facing staff having uncertainty that often is beyond their control. Also if the ship is not full, they get less while management keeps their salary. The answer is simple. All gratuities MUST be part of the fare or advertised prices like drinks. This is already law in Australia and other places and standard on some lines like Virgin Voyages. I tip for service I like and that is my choice but should not impact staff salary.
@meanmutton
23 сағат бұрын
Honestly, they should just hike the fares by the gratuity amount and advertise it as "all gratuities included".
@robbroere1384
23 сағат бұрын
@@meanmuttonexactly my point. Was just being ironic in showing the stupidity of gratuities . Maybe add a gratuity for the Cruise Line HQ and management as well, and reduce the fare by another 10 dollars pp per day. If they then remove a port for no good reason they can feel the impact by loosing some salary or bonus.
@W1ldt1m
22 сағат бұрын
@@meanmuttonnot all gratuities inuded but say gratuities required.
@Star-Boarder
5 сағат бұрын
That's the most ridiculous take on tips.
@blargblarg5657
2 сағат бұрын
@@W1ldt1m if it's not 100% voluntary it isn't a tip or gratuity it is a service fee and a way for the line to make you feel responsible for them not paying their staff. Almost like the Mafia looking for protection money, really. Nice staff we have here. It would be a shame if nobody paid them.
@jeffreylevin9616
18 сағат бұрын
I was watching one unrelated KZitem Video and this one popped up next while I was fetching my dinner out of the oven. I always find your videos so informative as always. What a life you are living. Traveling the world far and wide. Wish I had the talent and technical skills do pull of such a feat. I live vicariously as I alway say thru all my KZitem Cruise bloggers of about maybe 15 or so. Still trying to find a travel partner to make it more enjoyable and cost effective. I know how it is to not get tipped although as a limo driver there is always 20 percent gratuity included. But many people tip extra and some people really surprise me with very generous extra tips.
@laratheplanespotter
17 сағат бұрын
That cruise map ad.. I was on that Iona cruise!!! That was our exact cruise! So cool!!
@craigo2142
22 сағат бұрын
Sounds like a problem of cruise lines not enforcing rules that they set and understaffing the ships.
@judithstrachan9399
13 сағат бұрын
Exactly. Passengers want cheap cruises (still usually more than I can afford!) so lines underpay & understaff. We notice the shortages in service, but probably wouldn’t notice if the staff were treated better: just that we were paying “too much”.
@gardensandtravel5752
22 сағат бұрын
I once did a transatlantic crossing on Queen Mary in Princess Grill. On my first night, I got sent back to my room to get a jacket. Unfortunately, coming out of the room,which was in the middle of the ship, I turned left instead of right and ended up in the bow! Then, then had to walk what seemed like miles to get back to the restaurant, which was in the stern.
@davidsauls9542
22 сағат бұрын
Cruise Maps seems like a great idea !
@fuzzylon
5 сағат бұрын
Thanks for explaining that 'gratuities' are actually part of the fare and are used to pay the basic wages. I'm sure many cruisers don't really understand this. The term gratuities sounds like it's tips and optional. It would be more honest for the cruise lines to increase their fares and not add 'gratuities' at all - but that would need all the cruise lines to agree to do it - which seems unlikely.
@texasboy5117
19 сағат бұрын
The language barrier is a big thing. I used to travel for work and often dealt with people who had English as a second language. I always spoke more slowly and would avoid use of slang terms. This seemed to help. Even when In Northern England and Scottland I found the locale language accents almost imposable as an American.
@francesgill8621
Сағат бұрын
I was amazed on a recent Oceania cruise to hear a couple remove their gratuities at the service desk. I had to express loudly that I would never do that!😊
@Aves_1
21 сағат бұрын
People agreed to the rules. Sp if they dont follow them and then get agreesive, there should be some kind of punishment. Other people's experience shouldn't be hampered because the crew doesnt feel rules are worth enforcing
@monkeyb1820
22 сағат бұрын
I fully support handwashing, but will admit that I often wash in the cabin, and then don't touch much of anything before going to the buffet. But the reality is that these outbreaks are infinitely more likely to be coming from either the food supply or water supply. But since that would make the industry look 'unsafe', passengers are blamed instead.
@owensmith7530
19 сағат бұрын
Gratuities should not make up part of the wage crew are offered.
@Star-Boarder
22 сағат бұрын
Last minute, late for reservations, and staying way too long is a universal problem for all restaurants. People are just F-ing rude.
@thomaseboland8701
16 сағат бұрын
On the rules issues, the crew is being set up for failure by the cruise lines, not just the passengers. When crew has to enforce rules, the cruise lines should be a solid wall behind them and thoroughly support the decisions that the crew had to make. But, they leave the crew hanging. Especially with something like the chair hogs and parental issues, that should be handled by dedicated staff that is NOT on tips or subject to survey dinging. So, yeah, they cruise lines need to step up an take responsibilty for their own rules, and not leave it to the person with the least power in the situation. This is by design. Cruise lines don't want to get in the middle of this stuff and they make their employees take the brunt of it.
@tzeneth
15 сағат бұрын
You talked about gratuities and the weirdest thing was that on my last Carnival cruise, I went to the desk because I wanted to increase the gratuities and just told me I couldn't increase it. I was baffled and had to give up even though I wanted to give more because service in the main dining room had been really good.
@EKA201-j7f
16 минут бұрын
Wow, how strange!
@kvom01
Сағат бұрын
I've never heard anyone criticizing crew for their English. That sounds quite crude to say the least. As for gratuities, I've been told multiple times that on Princess the crew don't get anything from passenger automatic gratuities, so I do remove them on that line and tip individually. As I don't drink and rarely eat in the MDR, I prefer to reward my cabin steward more generously. The one thing that irritates me the most on cruises is people talking during the theatre shows.
@BoninBrighton
9 сағат бұрын
We follow the rule that if there’s no living body on a sun lounger then possession is 9/10ths etc we simply move the possessions off the lounger and climb on. Nobody has ever attempted to move me once I’ve landed!
@jimward7881
5 сағат бұрын
As far as chair hogs what no one talks about is the 3 for 2 or the 2X4. 3 for 2 is an empty chair used as a “table” by guests. The 2 X 4 is guests putting their stuff on the chair beside them. Creating a buffer zone. This is worse than chair hogs
@annettegregson5381
22 сағат бұрын
We recently cruised Regent Seven Seas, which is a gratuities included line. We were wondering if tips were still expected. I wish the USA was more like Japan and Europe concerning tipping. Regent charges much more than other lines but I love how passengers aren’t nickeled and dimed for everything, tips included.
@JJ-vy2rh
21 сағат бұрын
How about the rest of the world...we don't tip in Australia
@dorothygiunta8519
20 сағат бұрын
Whatever happened to being considerate of others?
@tswtx
10 сағат бұрын
I avoid breaking the dress code rules by avoiding cruise lines that have strict dress codes. However it's a weird rule to begin with. Rules around deck chairs affect other passengers. Not disinfecting your hands affects other passengers. Me wearing shorts has zero impact on your life.
@lindak8664
13 сағат бұрын
It sounds like entitled passengers believing the rules don’t apply to them or who are completely without courtesy cause at least 4 of the 6 things which drive crew crazy and make other passengers want to kill them.
@ReyOfLight
14 сағат бұрын
There's a very simple solution to it... FOLLOW THE RULES! If you don't like the rules, don't cruise or choose a different cruiseline
@Supe063
21 сағат бұрын
This is exactly why I don't do cruises. People (Americans mostly - truth) and the 'me-first, I-deserve-it-because-I-paid-for-it entitlement attitude messes it up for everyone. Way too much anger going on these days.
@Hawkeye2001
19 сағат бұрын
Not only Americans. I see the same attitude with virtually every nationality.
@monkeyb1820
19 сағат бұрын
based on numerous reviews, the international crowds on MSC are often just as rude or ruder than American crowds.
@chriswilliams6568
19 сағат бұрын
I have only been on 2 cruises since Covid, but I never met anyone that was rude or angry, but I cruise Princess or Celebrity, never Carnival where most of the problems seem to be on.
@SedriqMiers
23 сағат бұрын
Triple the cruise prices and the majority of these issue will disappear.
@Elle-kr8od
18 сағат бұрын
It has not been my experience with more money are more polite/less rude. Sometimes in fact they look down on those with less money. Hmm....
@blargblarg5657
2 сағат бұрын
Cruise "gratuities" remind me of mob shake downs. Nice staff we have here. It would be a shame if nobody paid them.
@philiprice7875
16 сағат бұрын
i was working the Liverpool Dublin ferry, passengers was loading and i mentioned to a young steward that his accent was a bit broad and if he was just to slow his speech down it would help out. a passenger overheard me assumed i was talking about himself and blew up spent about 2 mins shouting at me before the purser said to him sir please dont he was talking to his crewmate, he looked very embarrassed
@judithstrachan9399
13 сағат бұрын
Well done, Mr Purser!
@iandickson7699
8 сағат бұрын
Cruise Lines should pay people properly. And charge properly.
@RosemullionView
22 сағат бұрын
The gratuities debate is a constant angst and is an issue created by the cruise companies working with different cultures etc. I noticed on a recent cruise with Viking that all the USA passengers had purchased fares with daily gratitudes to settle out in their final accounts whereas UK passenger had fares that included gratuities. The online communications on the ship were hard for UK passengers to understand (as most passengers were from the USA) until we realised we were exempt from the instructions. What amount did you tip extra on your rather expensive Seabourn Explorer adventure in Western Australia?
@louiecampbell8227
3 сағат бұрын
The cruise companies should include in their cruise packets a “How to be a good cruise passenger “.
@laratheplanespotter
16 сағат бұрын
Also, just done be a jerk to anyone. Treat other people like you would like to be treated. The crew work for days on end without a break (imo, that’s criminal). They’re just like you, working hard and trying to keep their families fed. The last thing you would like is someone being a jerk to you when you’re exhausted and under appreciated. Human decency goes a long way!
@calumshaw
19 сағат бұрын
Good tips Gary,
@deborahkeenahan890
17 сағат бұрын
The gratuities need to be in the fare price problem solved
@RaymondMullen-t9j
Күн бұрын
We have one of there Cruise Maps in Out Office-3rd Bead Room and really enjoy it ..
@tipsfortravellers
23 сағат бұрын
They are great !
@brantthompson199
22 сағат бұрын
I purchased one of the maps as well. Got one made up of the first cruise we took. Very happy with it. Thanks Gary for having this on your channel.
@RaymondMullen-t9j
22 сағат бұрын
Gary is the MAN !!! Always watch Him ...FANTASIC ...
@flatfloor3.897
6 сағат бұрын
Tipping every man and his dog for just doing there job is a disease that has spread from north america.
@jorgschwantje1239
Сағат бұрын
Agree! I do everything for my partners in my job abd nobody pays me tipps. It's just crazy.
@andoru
20 сағат бұрын
One VERY easy way for the cruise lines to avoid any difficulty enforcing the dress code: just make the dress codes casual and easy to comply with. Hardly anyone wants to dress up formally on vacation any more.
@thelittlebluecottage6091
17 сағат бұрын
I think airline weight restrictions also play a part. Not many people want to use luggage space for formal wear.
@bstanz5266
18 сағат бұрын
Maybe do a video of how to save lounge chair about reserving a chair while at lunch in dining room
@syl812577
16 сағат бұрын
Idiot's need to stay at home if they don't want to abide by rules. And there seems to be more and more idiots.
@theresahenderson3534
20 сағат бұрын
Why don't a supervisor caution people who are not following the rules especially hand washing which will make others sick and let passengers know of embarkation day.
@monkeyb1820
19 сағат бұрын
Hal has served the food to the passengers for years, and they've had noro outbreaks just like the rest. It's more likely in the food or water. Don't let the industry cause you to hate anyone when there is no good evidence to do so. I do think in general that more upscale lines (even starting with Hal/Princess/Celebrity) will have a higher percentage of people entering the buffet with clean hands.
@TassieEV
16 сағат бұрын
As for the escalating well going up the chain to say a supervisor or manager rather than the crew that is just human nature, plus it oan be that the complaining person maybe makes them think the crew member will take it as though it's a complaint against them whereas going up the chain in both having it dealt with faster but also means more anonymous. Same could be said for those that say nothing but then at the end of the cruise post poor ratings and tell all their friends how bad the cruise was because they were too 'shy' or 'introverted' perhaps to deal with it at the time. That I've seen not just in cruising but throughout the tourism/hospitality industry as a whole.
@Elle-kr8od
18 сағат бұрын
I wish there were cruise maps with the ocean depth lines. On a recent QM2 crossing, I found it the Captain's daily info about ocean depth (e.g. Grand Banks off Canada) quite interesting.
@ros8986
23 сағат бұрын
Hi Mr Bembridge - where should one hang out after a meal? is it on deck?
@monkeyb1820
22 сағат бұрын
there's no official place to hang out. You can examine the daily planner, see what is going on, and hang out anywhere you'd like. Many people will go to a show after a meal.
@leegorman8322
8 сағат бұрын
Being inconsiderate of others, remember your not the only holiday maker 🤔
@mdesjr
Күн бұрын
Thanks!
@tipsfortravellers
Күн бұрын
Thanks !! Much appreciated
@nigelcartwright5986
2 сағат бұрын
I take the point about understanding accents. I also feel sorry for any non English speaking crew member trying to get their head around British sarcasm. Travel has taught me not to use sarcasm, even in jest, when you've conversing with foreigners. They don't really understand and it can be confusing for them not knowing if you're joking or serious. Save the sarcasm for your fellow British.
@Michele-ot8bh
40 минут бұрын
Totally unacceptable for any passenger to criticise the crews spoken English, for goodness sake, of course it’s not their first language! Even the officers or in most cases the captain!
@melvinjacobs2328
4 сағат бұрын
This will get a lot of yelling at me, but I don't think the cruise lines should let people opt out of the service charges.
@BeKindRewind77
17 сағат бұрын
While I agree that many of these would frustrate me as well if I was a crew member, there are a couple that I don’t see the issue with. First of all, policing the rules of the ship (chair hogs, children in adult areas, etc) is just part of the job. If the rules were enforced more consistently, there would be less passengers willing to make a stink if they were the ones in the wrong. And if I saw the end time of the dining room was 9pm, I would assume that’s how late they will admit someone, not when everyone needs to be done eating.
@stevebartley628
21 сағат бұрын
Not guilty of any !
@hunty1970
17 сағат бұрын
Sounds like the entitled society we sometimes find ourselves living in now!!!
@MegaMamaof6
19 сағат бұрын
These seem pretty obvious. The people that do these things won’t change because of these videos. Cruising is not that complicated. Follow the rules and be polite.
@TOhara-eb2lp
19 сағат бұрын
What about the crew and captain having to wait and wait to long for the pier runners?
@laurencehelstrip3734
53 минут бұрын
You should not have to ‘top-up’ cruise staff’s wages by giving gratuities! The cruise line should pay them the correct amount and not expect passengers to do this. Further, if gratuities are optional, other passengers should not think they have the right to criticise those who remove them. ‘Compulsory’ tips and gratuities are not acceptable and people should only tip when they believe the staff member has gone above and beyond. Otherwise, we are paying their wages which is the domain of the employer, not the customer. Charge the full amount for the cruise and there is no problem in paying the staff the wages they deserve!
@hollypotter6989
9 сағат бұрын
Better to enforce the rules and piss off 1 family or person, than allowing violation of rules and piss off everyone else. Chair hogs and kids seem to be the most often complained about rule breakers. Followed by line cutters and smokers in cabins. Those rules should be inviolate.
@NancyD2
22 сағат бұрын
It SUCKS that the rules have to be enforced. But why have the rules if they aren't going to enforce them? Perhaps they need some training or designated Enforcers. Some people are more inclined to enforce the rules than others. Take myself for example. I have ZERO problem telling a child (or the child's parent IF they're around) to STOP. I'm actually good at doing it with The Look. But I tell kids on cruise ships (and other places) to STOP RUNNING with zero problem. Post the rules (no saving of deck chairs for example), I will happily point to the sign and tell them THAT IS THE RULE. Formal night? (or whatever they're calling it) I'm sorry, you may dine in the buffet tonight. If a cruise line consistently enforce the rules, the rules will be challenged less. "Nancy's Cruise Line is VERY strict about dress codes and not having kids in adult areas! So bring your tux and gown OR just go to the buffet on formal night!" Companies (cruise or otherwise) need to quit being so damn afraid of offending those who won't respect their rules and boundaries. They aren't your people. Let them go be themselves with those who think they're the bees knees. You will gain those who appreciate you. Also: I can't understand some people from parts of the USA. Accents are tough sometimes. YOURS INCLUDED (the generic you, not you Gary!)
@upperhandcustoms11
6 сағат бұрын
Seems like the first couple are not actual problems. People should follow the rules and if they continue to get away with breaking the rules then they won’t stop.
@jaimiejacob8917
13 сағат бұрын
Who doesn't wash their hands in 2024??? C'mon people, that's gross. 🤢
@Triple.7
17 сағат бұрын
I do not speak English. I speak American 😂
@judithstrachan9399
13 сағат бұрын
Attaboy! Be yourself. Just expect others to not always understand you.
@sct4040
10 сағат бұрын
True. 🤣 sometimes I don’t understand American.
@damaddog8065
19 сағат бұрын
Please wash your hands, washing your hands does not mean licking your hands clean.
@NatNay-cu3uv
21 сағат бұрын
Record profits. And still stealing by gratuity Not my problem to pay someone else's staff
@Dave_Sisson
20 сағат бұрын
It's another cultural difference. I come from a country (Australia) where tipping is exceptionally rare, so if there was a forced gratuity for something in my home country, there would be an uproar. But remember that most cruise lines are based in the United States, a country where tipping is common because service staff are paid a very low wage. So when we are on a ship, we need to understand that American tipping culture applies and not that of our own country.
@NatNay-cu3uv
19 сағат бұрын
@@Dave_Sisson no we don't need to remind ourselves of somebody else's poorly paid staff that surely is between them not my problem they accept poor wages not my problem the employers are reaping every penny for themselves
@markeaston7353
19 сағат бұрын
As another Australian Dave I agree with you. As much as tipping is not part of our culture, when in in Rome do as the Romans to.
@canitbechristine
12 сағат бұрын
I see so many avoid hand washing. It's gross, irresponsible and selfish. It takes less than a min to properly wash hands. Alchohol based hand sanitizers do not kill norovirus. Benzalkonium choloride based ones may have some benefit but you would have to use a lot and have your hands wet with it awhile. Hand washing is best, cheapest and doesn't contribute to superbugs.
@sct4040
10 сағат бұрын
I always wash in my cabin before dinner.
@BoninBrighton
9 сағат бұрын
People often don’t wash hands after using the toilets….eughhh 😢
@ValerieJLong
Күн бұрын
Towels on sun loungers? Must be a ship with German passengers...
@meanmutton
23 сағат бұрын
It's very common for (self-entitled) Americans to do that.
@paxiahern2383
12 сағат бұрын
Yeah, that's why I don't go on cruises: I can't stand being served by slaves.
@sct4040
10 сағат бұрын
It’s a bit uncomfortable, I agree. That is the reason, I ask for just 1 cleaning per day.
@monkeyb1820
4 минут бұрын
they are typically making a good income for their home country. They work hard, but do get some downtime and fun time too. I've read about some countries (uae, qatar, etc) where workers are imported, their bosses have full control over their visas and they basically are slaves. But I don't think the workers on the ships are treated like this.
@scottchace780
15 сағат бұрын
It is not my job to pay, or even supplement, the crews wages. I remove the auto gratuities every time and only tip if I feel motivated by outstanding service. This is tipping as it should be. I do not cave to the cruise lines manipulation tactics.
@geoffreyrichardson8738
8 сағат бұрын
That was a good one, hopefully those Republicans will give these points some thought
@dmoniquerenee
23 сағат бұрын
I love this video for new cruiser. I never hang out on the pool deck with a bunch of pale out of shape folks. on chair-hogging. The buffet is a No_NO on anyday. I do not curise on ships where kids are running around ( I takend 6 cuises this year and never noticed children). As for the rest of the video... I suggest stay; WOKE!
@juliatarrel1674
5 сағат бұрын
Please ask your friends to tell us more of these. Any crew friends!
@monkeyb1820
7 минут бұрын
his other excellent tips: don't engage staff in too much conversation. They typically have a LOT to do and if they're chatting with you, their coworkers are getting annoyed that they're not helping out. And don't make any big scene if you get any special food or dessert, don't even gush or excessively thank them. If you do so, other guests will see the excitement and want the same thing, but the staff has not had time to prepare it. Special requests are fine, just make them ahead of time and thank them quietly at dinner.
@juliatarrel1674
36 секунд бұрын
@@monkeyb1820 Both of those sound like excellent tips! Oh, I just thought of another one (actually got this one from cruising-as-crew): If you see crew outside the ship at a port, don't bother them. This is their only time off for a week, maybe longer. If they're at a restaurant or cafe or something, do treat their presence as a recommendation. They've been to this port many times. But when you see them, wave and say hi then move on. Leave them to have their break.
@perpetualgrin5804
19 сағат бұрын
Crew should all be armed, seeing a side arm on your steward garners instant respect.
@judithstrachan9399
12 сағат бұрын
Lol.
@mayhem661616
12 сағат бұрын
i bet they hate changing the sheets in Gary's cabin too with all the pillow biters like him leaving strange stains.
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