10 Things You May Have Not Known About Cruising

[@johndittmer8488]

I usually stay on the ship while I Nassau because I've been there so many times. I use that as a day to pamper myself in the spa since there are a lot of good deals to be had.

[@djgp1608]

I was a free cruise winner in 2016! Went on the Enchantment of the seas for 20th anniv. Playing bingo last day and viola!

[@billzinkhan6403]

Great videos for first-time Cruisers good job guys.. I'm going on cruise number 14 and you still learn something every single time you Cruise...😎

[@LaLidoLoca]

Thank Bill!

[@carolfrank1020]

@Bill Zinkhan...I so agree, completed my 10th cruise in April, always something to learn

[@ladyfern31]

One important note that many people may not know (and Tony touched on it a bit), but ports of call are not guaranteed. The cruise line may try to substitute ports, but in case any are skipped, a passenger can get a refund for their port fee, but they must ask for it.

[@bbergs8628]

In the old days of cruising on disembarkation day - everyone would be waiting in the atrium area (sitting anywhere you could find a spot) and filling in the survey card - there was a box in the middle of the atrium to put your completed survey & if you were sitting on one of the upper levels of the atrium - you’d just toss them down & someone would put them in the box - and one of those cards would be chosen to win a free cruise for 2!! I was never a winner - but just having been on a cruise - WINNER!!

[@carolfrank1020]

Great tips... On my 2nd cruise, as my cousins & I were waiting on our excursion, I purchased 20 raffle tickets for $20.(not a gambler) but what the heck, I asked the member to blow on my tickets he blew on the first one, so I asked him to blow on all of the rest, he was so nice to do so, my 2nd ticket was the winning ticket... I won a FREE 7 day Cruise in an Ocean View cabin, aboard Carnival Conquest, AWESOME!!! Great advice, Ms. Jenny & Mr. Tony See y'all on the Lido ;)

[@sharoncornelius7945]

Jenny the color of your t-shirt looks so good on you, that is definitely your color. Love watching you guys, Tony you are so funny.

[@LaLidoLoca]

Thanks Sharon! - Tony

[@barbara.schulman334]

Just found the two of you. You do a great job. Thanks...love your humor, information, and togetherness.

[@LaLidoLoca]

Thanks Barbara. Appreciate the kind comments and welcome aboard.

[@AmandaShows]

Nice tips! Don’t forget about the showers in the spa that you can use if your shower is too small or two people need to get a shower at the same time!

[@Princess-ee8rt]

Amanda Shows do you have to pay ?

[@billzinkhan6403]

Carnival also gives out a Free Cruise I think it's during one of the talks . Can't remember at the moment but every cruise I've been on somebody has one one..

[@bbergs8628]

Thanks for another great video!! So many wonderful perks of cruising!! Free champagne and mimosas at the champagne waterfall on Princess too!! When I first started cruising - always got to know the cruise director - would see him/her all over the ship - even on some shore excursions- but now the ships are soooooo big - rarely get a chance to interact with the cruise director - but have met other members of the crew who have sent free gifts to the cabin (hotel director - at guest services for instance)!!

[@LaLidoLoca]

Thanks Bonnie! Good point that there are other crew that send you stuff. Cruising is so fun and in many ways unlike other type of vacation. - Tony

[@oamont]

Or if you want 5 shrimp cocktails in one sitting like me, go for it LOL 🦐

[@LaLidoLoca]

Love dem shrimps! - Tony

[@suemcdaniel4778]

They also give out a free cruise in the casino. I think we’ve seen that on each cruise we’ve been on. Royal Caribbean gave out a free cruise at bingo one day each cruise we were on. We have been offered drinks in the casino, not only because of gambling, but because of tipping the dealers. We get the drink package, so we don’t need it, but they typically give drinks to the whole table after we leave a few tips.

[@robinwamsley6718]

Thanks so much for all the info in all your vlogs. The dining room advice will work well for me cuz i must eat small portions at a time. I get hungry after about 15 min and need more. Keep up great work. Next cruise will definitely be per your advice!

[@melweathers91]

On our first cruise on the Magic there was a raffle for free cruises in the theatre. They gave out at least 4 and there was a group of about 25 with matching shirts that had 2 winners in it. Dr. E told the mixer to do a better job lol. Not sure about the amount of days though. Good video!

[@LaLidoLoca]

Mel Weathers wow 4 that’s pretty awesome. Go Carnival

[@tudorrosey76]

I've been watching you both. It's almost like my first cruise (last one was in 2005 on the Holiday)...me my husband and 10 year old daughter leave September 8th on the Fantasy. Thank you so much for the great tip! Be sure and let everyone know to turn their cell phones to airplane mode to miss roaming charges.

[@LaLidoLoca]

Airplane mode is super important. Couldn't imagine that big bill. - Tony

[@Princess-ee8rt]

Marsha Howell so how would you be in contact with your ship mates and people back home ?

[@kerriruff722]

I adore y'alls channel! Pretty sure I've watched every video now. Thanks for all the great information y'all are great!

[@LaLidoLoca]

Thank you 😊

[@CP140405]

The whole life jacket thing varies... depends on which cruise line... just read the info in the cabin and listen to the PA announcement.... and when you do the lifeboat/muster station thing... carry a water bottle with a G&T in it....

[@debrablankenship9103]

I will be going on my second cruise in February on Carnival Fantasy. I am so glad I found you guys. All of your videos are very informative. Thanks for posting them.

[@jodura3363]

As usual my friends you have given us great tips. I like the tips re the cruise director

[@LaLidoLoca]

Thanks J. Appreciate it. - Tony

[@kellyc2425]

Thanks for another fun video! I've watched almost every last one of your videos over the last two weeks. 😁

[@LaLidoLoca]

We appreciate it Kelly! Many thanks! - Tony

[@davemcduckful]

We spoke to the staff on HAL in Indonesian as most of them are from there. A little nicety goes a long way.

[@LaLidoLoca]

Thats very cool. I can imagine being able to communicate in their own language would be a relief and I 100% agree about the power of being nice. - Tony

[@kimwimer7308]

Royal Caribbean has a free cruise bingo every sailing on every ship. ( At least every RC cruise we have been on)

[@LaLidoLoca]

Thats pretty sweet. Is it a free bingo game or do you pay to get into it? - Tony

[@princessc74]

Awesome tips! Can't wait for first cruise in November!

[@LaLidoLoca]

Thanks! - Tony

[@carolfrank1020]

@ Cornelia Brown ENJOY, Enjoy, enjoy your first cruise! Relax, rewind & Rejuvenate!!!

[@princessc74]

Carol Frank thank you! I am so ready to do just that

[@Emperor-Wild-Man]

On my very first cruise, I found that the food portion in the MDR was not very big, and still felt hungry. So afterwards, I would sneak over to the Buffet to get my fill. Had I known about your #6 prior to my very first cruise, I would not have been embarrassed to have asked for seconds.

[@LaLidoLoca]

Ya the first time I asked for a second dish I was worried but quickly realized it no big deal and part of the experience. - Tony

[@foxtina4]

Love Micki on the Fantasy

[@LaLidoLoca]

He was great! - Tony

[@caroleisfeld1554]

Love you two.

[@LaLidoLoca]

Thanks Carol!

[@1galstreasure4u]

Great Vlog, think you hit everything important.

[@LaLidoLoca]

Thanks Tracey!

[@Harold8532]

Beware of the term "duty free". Every port and the ship's shops will advertise it but when your cruise finishes, you will be subject to the limits of the return country. Generally, there are limits on alcohol, cigarettes, cash and merchandise. Keep all receipts and be honest on your customs declaration. If your limit is exceeded, you will have to pay a relatively small amount. If you are caught with items not declared there may be a fine in addition to the unpaid duty. Let the buyer beware.

[@cecilhutchins4073]

You can also get free drinks at the Captain's party.

[@LaLidoLoca]

That's a good one also. Thanks! - Tony

[@ShannonMoody]

Great tips!!!

[@LaLidoLoca]

Thank you Shannon!

[@GriffandAlyssa]

What happened that the ENTIRE ship got free drinks?! lol That's crazy!!

[@UncleBuc8]

We missed a port once and they offered free drinks (screwdrivers & another alcohol beverage) for 1 hour

[@eliotflicker2594]

Duty free is subject to UU Customs duty.

[@hilmaallen1302]

Well I’m the first to see this one. Look at me me excited for seeing this video first 😆, but more important this was a good one Tony & Jenny. And doing well over 5.5 k now

[@LaLidoLoca]

Thanks Hilma! We always appreciate you watching! - Tony

[@kathleenweber9010]

Your time and ship time might not be the same.

[@LaLidoLoca]

Great one. We experienced that a lot on the last cruise. Wish we would have included it here. - Tony

[@Princess-ee8rt]

Kathleen Weber thank you

[@joycedingman]

Regarding complaining. After a few days I reported that while FB messenger was working with the wi-fi the ability to collect email was not working. I asked for a prorated refund for the days it didn't work. I was polite and considerate. They refunded my whole payment for internet but didn't cut us off.

[@aaronhayes5199]

OMG Jenny you look and sound so much like Roseanne Barr in this vid.

[@willgaukler8979]

Found another great tip..love you two....Tony the God of Carnival Cruise...best travel agent ever....hey are the pools filled with sea water?...

[@LaLidoLoca]

Depends on the cruise line and maybe the ship. The Carnival cruise we have been on were salt water. The Princess cruise was fresh water. - Tony

[@janetbeans6472]

They change the water for each cruise so the water is always cold for me. I have to go in the hot tub first and then maybe the pool

[@Amyjojo-ju1si]

Have you ever won at a casino on a cruise?

[@LaLidoLoca]

I have won at craps, Jenny only plays slots and she hasn’t ever won big. - Tony

[@Amyjojo-ju1si]

La Lido Loca we are going on our first cruise next month to Cozumel on The Royal Caribbean and have been watching your videos. Great tips! 😁

[@LaLidoLoca]

Amy jojo1001 Awesome! Hope you have a great time! - Tony

[@robertbrant2000]

DUTY !

[@LaLidoLoca]

Lol!

[@autobotdiva9268]

bobby, cruise director on the enchantment was boring

[@LaLidoLoca]

Th CD on the Caribbean Princess was way more laid back than the ones on Carnival. I wonder if its a cruise thing or an individual thing? - Tony

[@autobotdiva9268]

La Lido Loca The cd made announcements but was definitely boring. The cd was in the theater doing announcements & it was more theatrical than engaging with passengers. Was a very busy ship, sold out sailing.