17 Rude Cruise Passenger Behaviors EXPOSED in 2024

There are some rude things cruise passengers should never do! In fact, there are some rude behaviors that other cruise cruise passengers are calling out. From things not to do in cruise cabins to buffets & more, these are things cruisers should stop doing!
In this video I share what cruise passengers find rude & annoying, when it comes to other guests. Whether you're a first time cruiser or a frequent cruiser, this cruise vlog includes cruise tips & advice that is fun & useful.
As we've heard in recent cruise news, too many cruisers may feel entitled to do these things that can disturb other cruise travellers & crew. This video is applicable to most major cruise lines, including Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Princess Cruises, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises & more.
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[@LifeWellCruised]

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[@Islandcollector]

I saw the comment about sharing tables in the buffet. And was reminded of a story that actually happened to us on the seranade of they seas. Seating was so busy we had to find a table on a different deck. While my daughter went to fill a plate, I held a table for us. When I saw a ships officer looking for a place to eat. I motioned over too him to share our table. As it turned out, he was the captain of the ship! We hadn't even set sail, and were having lunch with Captain Stig of the Searenade! Soooo cool!

[@LifeWellCruised]

@@Islandcollector wow, cool story 😎

[@heatherguilford9849]

That is super cool! We got married on a cruise ship, and got married by the Captain. He then invited us onto the bridge of the ship to take some wedding pics. Super super cool and we will never forget it.

[@arbonneladyTN]

@@LifeWellCruised When we sat in on a Royal Captain’s talk, we learned that he had once been on Fishing boats in Alaska. I then asked if they got out as far as ADAK? (Navy island we were stationed at) Turns out he had a story about having to dock there with a very sick member of their ship!! It was when we lived there and it was fun swapping Adak stories!

[@MiaHessMusic]

Cruise lines need to enforce the Adults Only Pool area. If you bring a kid on a cruise, you and the kids belong at the areas for kids. You are NOT entitled to bring your kid to the Adults Only. Rude, entitled behavior! I've seen trays in hotel hallways.

[@pamscruggs2660]

Honestly, believe it or not Disney had been the strictest I’ve seen, and you have to be 18, some or 16 or 17. Which is why my hubby and I actually book DCL.

[@leeumsplayhouse5086]

Yes! I have 2 young kids and it would never even cross my mind to bring them to any adults only area!

[@amandastjohn4735]

It's also (depending on the cruise) potentially exposing your kids to "adult only" behavior.

[@jaklg7905]

@@pamscruggs2660 Disney is strict with it being 18 and over. My daughters were 18 and 19 and they were constantly being asked to show their room key to prove that they were 18.

[@rowenabellingham3179]

Totally this! I remember going on a P&O ship with my partner and went to use the adult only pool and there were kids all over the place. The excuse by staff was "oh its the first night we usually go easy on them"

[@SusanPozniak]

Being late for excursions or being late getting back to the bus during the tour. Making the entire bus wait is so rude.

[@dorisromanisko2219]

On ours with several stops on the excursion, it was always the same couple. I blame this continued behavior on the Tour Guide either wanting no bad reviews or inability to know how to handle people. Also, the cruise line and everyone on social media stating that you won't be left behind if it's the cruiseline's excursion.

[@QueenKayKay47]

​@@dorisromanisko2219why didn't the guide leave them? That's why I HATE group tours!!!

[@lynnmccurdythehdmmrc2561]

Last cruise we were on, just a month ago. On the first excursion of the cruise. A passenger from another bus decided she wanted to be on our bus. Didn't ask and when the Tour Guide asked if anyone was on the bus that wasn't at the beginning. They didn't speak up. Delayed not only the bus she was supposed to be on, but ours also.

[@LifeWellCruised]

@@SusanPozniak good points

[@c.d.6371]

Yes, I've had a half hour delay on an excursion while they searched for a missing man. We lost that time. Turns out, he jumped on another bus without informing anyone.

[@PartlySunnySkies]

I have been hearing a lot lately that many guests are so upset with parents who bring their children to adult only areas. While most of these behaviors are rude, taking your child to an adults only area is blatantly going against ship rules, and the crew should absolutely enforce it.

[@dawnakern7467]

They kicked every kid out on Royal Carribean

[@dzimzy8699]

It’s literally in the name! “Adults only!”

[@Sinatraandfriends65]

Even worse - when kids go on their own to the adults only deck (Carnival Serenity Deck for example) and refuse to leave or even laugh at the adults telling them to go. Nice job, parents!

[@gayleyeo8029]

The rudest thing I experienced on a cruise was on a cruise I took on Carnival in 2019. I was using a walker, and I found walking through narrow areas that people walking toward me would not step out of my way, forcing me to step out of their way. Now, I don't know about you, but I believe that the more mobile person should step out of the less able person's way.

[@dawnakern7467]

I was in a wheelchair and found everyone respectful. I was amazed because I am from California where rude is most peoples middle name

[@dilvishpa5776]

My wife used a rollator during a trip to Europe. I was amazed by the rude and inconsiderate behavior of so many people. I think that society has gotten much less polite.

[@Sinatraandfriends65]

That happens everywhere. Recovering from knee surgery I had to use a scooter at Magic Kingdom. I could have very easily gone to Disney jail for attempted manslaughter because a while, I decided not to brake when people continuously were cutting me off. Vile and disgusting people!

[@MrBigMalT]

I’m with you on the elevator thing. On a recent cruise, there were 8 of us in the elevator, and as the doors opened, 4 people went to exit,but were blocked by 2 kids barging straight in, mom trailing behind. I said in a pleasant tone “hey kids, it’s best if you let the people out first”. Mom glared at me and responded “hey I don’t need you schooling my kids”….. well I think she needs someone schooling them!

[@bonniebaird4240]

She needs schooling! Kids imitate the parent.

[@kathygriffin9465]

Yep. Totally rude.

[@bridgetclark5372]

I just got home from a cruise. Biggest complaint is blocking common walkways with your large group. Second is having a general lack of awareness of others. It was horrible! Also, being late for excursion meeting times.

[@LifeWellCruised]

@@bridgetclark5372 good points

[@kathybrem880]

You’re right, just standing around yapping blocking everyone else. EXCUSE ME!

[@SamSitar]

Cruise ships are tighter than the equivalent land resort.

[@ann-mareeturnbull7864]

The worst I have ever seen as far as saving seats was in theatre each night for show. This group would send three people in one would get on each end of whole row in theatre and one in the middle and then remaining people would turn up 5 mins before show started mean while the three people holding the seats would turn others away. We saw this every night if 14 night cruise.

[@MissJean63]

My pet peeve is people blocking the stairs, either standing in a group having a conversation or sitting. Move!

[@cestlavie3037]

And people that don’t walk on the right hand side. It kills me to see Americans doing this when this is something we all learned in grade school! Parents should correct their children.

[@LifeWellCruised]

@@MissJean63 true

[@NoSense888]

@@LifeWellCruised When I cruised on Cunard, the Brits kindly reminded me to stay to the left. We need to remember that not everyone drives on the right side.

[@Lisa-n5x]

@@NoSense888 it’s the same in Australia. We drive on the left, travelators on the left, footpaths etc.

[@davedove67]

Exactly, I don't care if someone wants to have a group conversation, but get out of the way of other people.

[@jimelfering7485]

Ilana , I’ve been watching your videos for quite a long time and, whenever you suggest that your points may be controversial, I have to smile. You are probably the least controversial person on KZbin. You are definitely “Canadian Nice”. 😊 Thanks for your great cruising tips.

[@LifeWellCruised]

@@jimelfering7485 haha, I appreciate that! 🛳️😊😂

[@anthonygilbert6878]

​@@LifeWellCruisedoooohhhhhh ! Yaaaa you betcha don't cha know ! Gotta catch that puck game ! Oh Canada !

[@monicareynolds8053]

I love that this offers to "translate to english" wonder if it would do that for my Appalachian accent! @anthonygilbert6878

[@richiegangemi5258]

I am a Vietnam veteran and i wear my Vietnam Veteran ball cap to the dining room but never eat with it on...i grew up that hats off a the dinner table...

[@monicareynolds8053]

While watching this video, I was thinking "the only time I don't find that rude is if it's a veteran" thank you for your service, sir.

[@Django2424]

You were raised right, thanks 🙏 for your service, my brother was in Vietnam.

[@chrissyp3065]

Thanks for your service. You can wear that hat anywhere you want in my opinion!

[@mrangelini3903]

I'm an Afghan vet and if it's lunch or breakfast and I've got my cap on I always take it off when I get to the restaurant whether it be the buffet or the main dining room.

[@triciag3311]

Thank you for your service.

[@deborahengram5144]

If you are rude and entitled on a cruise ship, you are that way anywhere you go.You can't teach an old dog new tricks.

[@dan_kay]

Professional dog trainer here: not true.

[@edgross9874]

My pet peeve is people not washing their hands when going into the buffet.

[@markb8954]

How would you know if they washed their hands?

[@edgross9874]

@@markb8954 because they walk past as you're washing yours.

[@sharonsmalls6846]

I want to either get to the buffet early or not go at all.

[@shannh6724]

@@markb8954 Have you ever been on a cruise? Its clear that you havent.........

[@shannh6724]

@@edgross9874 ppl are so dumb.

[@draggonsgate]

I can deal with most anything except... and these two often overlap... unruly/unsupervised kids and entitled passengers.

[@uptowngirl734]

Teachers can share daily examples.

[@smoothsketch]

I experienced a stubborn dad putting his little kids into the hot tub when the sign clearly said no kids, he was so entitled that the only way to get him and kids out of the hot tub was to shut it down for ALL of us. We got out first of course and he and kids were last to follow instructions. That ended the nice hot tub time

[@draggonsgate]

@@smoothsketch see, right there, crew should have said out of the hot tub or off the ship. period. end of discussion. inconvenience hundreds of other passengers because of an entitled dad and his demon spawn... bull.

[@virginialegault4699]

Kids - big kids running and chasing knocking over elderly passengers

[@lizawakeman5109]

My kids are extremely well behaved, and they were appalled at some of the kids behavior. Yes, your kids should have fun, but not at the expense of others. Screaming, running, behaving like idiots in the dining hall. Parents should be putting a stop to that immediately.

[@CathieMcCuen]

Unfortunately there are a lot of people who feel"we paid a lot of money for this cruise" so we want to do anything we want. These kinds of people don't care about anyone else. I definitely feel parents who bring their kids into adults only areas are very rude. If they wanted to be able to go to those places, they should leave their kids home with someone. Thanks for your great videos!

[@GiGi52020]

​@@Ch8tExactly!

[@NancyWeaver-w6t]

That is rude of the the cruiser parents to bring small children should not be able to be in the adult area. Workers should watch for this on the ship.

[@mmc9828]

Agree. They wouldn't do it if they got called out on it more often by the crew.

[@JoleneTrotter]

Of course their kids can’t be at the main pool alone. The parents need to go with their kids. They knew that when they brought their kids.

[@Lisa-n5x]

@@JoleneTrotter absolutely. It’s not the child’s fault. Just bad parenting!

[@haggiskiwi]

Unfortunately I've never seen crew intervene when kids invade adults only areas. The only exception is bars, but never pools especially the supposedly quiet pools.

[@marianoble7911]

Yes, 95% of the ship is kid friendly. If the "parents" can't bother with actually parenting/interacting with their kiddos on a family cruise, there's a kids club. Parent is a noun AND a verb.

[@CassieB59]

On our January Panama Canal cruise I went out to enjoy my balcony…only to smell cigarette smoke. I just said out loud, “There is no smoking on the balconies” I heard a sliding door slam and that was the last time I smelled smoke. I have no idea who it was, but I think they got the message.

[@LINDALOGAN-yq2br]

Good for you for speaking up!! And good on them for stopping.

[@leeanndepoali1463]

Hopefully they didn’t go and smoke in their cabin. But good for you. There’s a reason they have designated areas!

[@traveler320ak7]

I stopped getting balcony cabins because of all the smoking going on on the balconies.

[@bcaye]

​@@leeanndepoali1463, the steward will smell the smoke and provided OP reported the incident they will get a fine and a repeat incident will get them kicked off and banned.

[@mollyhoux2470]

I will have a hard time not filling my water bottle directly from the spout.

[@JohnFleming-b6g]

Asking people if it is OK to sit with them during meals is a great way to meet a few of your fellow cruisers!

[@mmc9828]

This is common on Viking River Cruises. You almost always have to share a table on a river cruise.

[@Hawkeye2001]

When I'm alone and tables are scarce, I'll ask to sit with someone.

[@HariSeldon913]

Not a cruise, but I've met some interesting people at restaurants like Benihana that will seat multiple groups at one station.

[@elisaastorino2881]

Since it was the MDR and I was placed at a shared table, technically I didn't do that but I sure would based on my first cruise experience. My table mates were lovely people, including an older couple who were veteran cruisers and had lots of good advice.

[@LifeWellCruised]

@@JohnFleming-b6g very true

[@heideleskun1163]

Thank you for mentioning peak time for the buffet. There are SO many folks playing cards or board games etc that if you say something "Well there is no where to do this other than here" My response "Well there is no where for people to eat their lunch at the tables for LUNCH because you are rude and don't care." The normal response I get back, then go to your cabin and eat. SMH like my hot food will be hot by then. And that is on ALL lines not finger pointing to one. Also, it's not more leaving early but Arriving LATE for a performance and wanting to walk down front and center. Sit farther back and NOT to disrupt the Performers vision.

[@chapman1569]

I would like to play board games on a ship but I understand your frustration at getting a table to eat. There might be other areas to play a board game.

[@amynutzell7222]

@@heideleskun1163 ships have other areas to play cards and board games. Passengers should utilize those areas. I’m going to disrupt those games if I need a place to eat- plain and simple.

[@heideleskun1163]

@@amynutzell7222 Been there had the argument hence my comment stated personal experience.

[@tomdeluca5946]

This isnt exactly about passenger behavior but cruise staff not enforcing rules and not cracking down on bad behavior or not doing more to prevent things from escalating further

[@vjm1639]

Yes! Staff definitely need to speak to people not following the rules!

[@wendio5437]

The problem with expecting crew members to enforce rules that some won’t like, is that people in general have become much more rude and confrontational in the last few years. I’m quite sure that the crew do not get paid enough to deal with rude cruisers or to be put in potentially dangerous situations with obnoxious cruisers.

[@vjm1639]

@@wendio5437 That's where security should be called in. Accepting the rude behavior is not the answer.

[@davesimms8825]

The corollary to butting in on the buffet line are the people who take forever to select their food.

[@LifeWellCruised]

@@davesimms8825 haha this can be annoying

[@FastEddy1959]

How about those who hold conversations in front of the buffet?

[@NuggetMaven]

I have seen people grab items off the buffet with their bare hands rather than use the tongs or utensils provided.

[@amynutzell7222]

As a person confined to their personal scooter I find if rude when people squeeze between me and the buffet. If I get right on the buffet I can not see so I have to allow about a foot since I am much lower than the food. People are extremely inconsiderate of those of us who live on wheels at waist level.

[@alices2015]

Oh yea and the line cutting wanted to go infront of you . I wont mention specific certain enthnic group here , man oh man and the food on the plates looked as tall as the ship . That was disgusting and greedy SOB . The list goes on and on ..

[@sf3413]

Groups of people going the opposite direction not making room to pass in the hallways- so rude!

[@JohnFleming-b6g]

On letting people out of elevators first, I don't think this is limited to just cruise ships, and not just elevators. Recently, they put text on the doors of Edmonton LRT trains saying, "Please allow passengers to exit before boarding."

[@leeanndepoali1463]

Common sense that some people just can’t seem to do.

[@jimspink2922]

Worked in public transport as a bus driver for many years and had the same problem with people trying to get on the bus as the other passengers trying to get off.

[@hadtocheathimtobeathim6549]

Just got off a cruise and this was a major problem…for adults who should know better. It’s just ridiculous how many people try to hop on as soon as the doors open. Elevator etiquette has been the same for 100 years.

[@nanceyrusso9870]

Person who was so drunk he threw up all over the floor in front of the buffet at breakfast. Same cruise another guy was so drunk , he pooped on the floor on the carpet and another woman who was so drunk, she was laughing and crying late at night and couldn’t walk. She thought it was hysterical until she fell down and couldn’t get up. This all happened on NCL Prima October 2023! NCL was amazing. Full on hazmat: shut down that buffet area and rerouted passengers to another restaurant, dumped entire buffet food in that section, removed all plates, isolated and transported to dish room for rewash and sterilization, cleaned and disinfected floor, counter, sneeze glass handrails etc Very efficient and very thorough!

[@LifeWellCruised]

Oh my!! This is a wild one 😬

[@victoriagough5769]

Good for NCL, but shame on those passengers.

[@58dorsett]

Man, that's a new low.

[@eileenammendolea1776]

Holy cow!

[@thankfuljourneys]

Ugh, chair hogs are the worst! I also think it's rude to start eating your food while in the Lido buffet line. We also saw A LOT of people scooping olives into their hands and walking off around.

[@kathyd1010]

Ewwwww

[@artssygrl]

So, the answer is "people" :)

[@LifeWellCruised]

@@artssygrl people peopling 😂

[@sherrycummins3000]

From a hospitality perspective, Putting your dishes outside your stateroom door or if on land your hotel room door, is the proper way to take care of used dishes-it’s protocol. It’s not your room steward’s responsibility and Dining comes by to collect the dishes. To be polite, put them as close in to your door as you can. Covered is nice if possible.

[@janegalella8743]

I had experienced a few times at piano bar where some people just love to talked and laughed so loud that we can hardly hear the singing.....this is extremely rude to the singer and the people who really want to enjoy the songs!

[@pietersleijpen3662]

Had something similar happen a handful of times when the captain or cruise director made their announcements. Once even a loud shush by several people went completely ignored. At first I thought it was just people not paying attention to the English announcement, but they kept yapping when the Dutch version was provided.

[@jameskelly9243]

In a piano bar the players are the back round sound not the entertainment

[@mdsiamese2012]

Picking up food in the buffet, smelling it and sticking your nose close to it, then putting it back. Saw this on my recent cruise.

[@mmc9828]

EWWW!

[@julieb7882]

One of the many reasons we avoid the buffet whenever possible.

[@kathybrem880]

Ugh!

[@angelagrant9163]

GROSS😢 there is a fb cook, ameture, who sticks the food up her nose all the time. I quit watching, just gross😢 And old people blowing nose at table gross 😢

[@julieb7882]

@@angelagrant9163 would you rather see the snot dripping down their chin into the food ?

[@patticulver]

Hi İlana! It seems to me that most of these things boil down to manners and common sense. Unfortunately, both of these things are UNCOMMON in today’s culture. And I don’t think these rude behaviors are limited to the USA 🇺🇸. I just wish people would be courteous and think of others. Just sayin. ❤️

[@FLPeach00]

💯

[@elisaastorino2881]

They are definitely not - we Americans get a bad rap. I've seen ignorant people from all over the world in my travels.

[@BostonHeather]

They’re definitely not uncommon

[@deblittle5164]

People sleeping on a lounge, taking up a whole sitting area. Go to your cabin and sleep.

[@juliewilliamsnewzealand818]

@@BostonHeather I think Patticulver is saying manners and commonsense are uncommon

[@maetherabbit9999]

Taking a baby or toddler that's not toilet trained into the pool is the rudest! I've had a couple of cruises where the pool had to be shut down because parents didn't want to use the toddler appropriate splash pad provided

[@LifeWellCruised]

Very true

[@PartlySunnySkies]

That's not only rude, but it's disgusting!

[@Lamb9491]

Kids running down the hallway knocking on your door and leaving

[@ZsaZsaUmbra]

Lol I love that, reminds me of when I was a ding dong ditching brat❤

[@magpiesfan]

An extremely rude behavior in the buffet is picking up a plate from the stack of clean plates, holding it for a while, changing your mind and putting it back on the stack. I saw someone do this and I said to them that once they pick up a plate, they own it. I said to them, if you don't want the plate, just put it down on a (clear) table or the alcove where staff stack dishes. No-one wants a plate once it's been in someone else's hands.

[@LifeWellCruised]

True

[@Nicola-uy2cl]

This just boils down to caring about others, not just yourself

[@debbieslagle4425]

On my last cruise, I saw parents encouraging bad behavior. Dad was watching three boys, guessing ages were from 7-10. The game was how full can you make your plates at the buffet and then how high can you stack said plates. Huge mess for staff, unusable tables for other passengers and a complete waste of food!

[@scottkramer481]

Getting up at 6;00am just to put a dozen towels on the chairs near the pool has got to stop. My wife and I just got back from a NCL cruise and couldn't find a single chair on the entire deck after breakfast.

[@bob2cleo2]

I was recently on a 2 week cruise and the inability for anyone to "give way" in the buffet (or anywhere really) was the most annoying thing. I almost got plates knocked out of my hands so many times because people don't look or care who else is in the space. My God.. the food will still be there if you just let the people out of the line!

[@PatriciaDavis-j3o]

We have been on 13 cruises and I have learned to take a BIG dose of tolerance with me. Otherwise room service.

[@sandraford3788]

I was asked by our steward to put trays outside in the corridor. This was because there was a person whose job it was to go around collecting the trays. There is no room on some stewards trolleys to collect gge trays

[@thekellys29]

I heard this as well.

[@nedkelly2035]

Yes, I have to partly disagree with Ilana on this one. When I have ordered room service, I have actually been told told to put the trays and dishes outside the door in some cases.

[@ihill6533]

Disagree with this one.

[@moniquemc4553]

Most videos do say put everything in the hallway for the exact reason you describe.

[@Carrusing4us]

Our room stewards have told us to leave them outside for the attendant that takes care of them (RCC and Celebrity).

[@mdsiamese2012]

About the elevator - if you have a backpack, remember that it does take up space and be careful not to push the person behind you with your backpack.

[@kerrychabot]

I carry a small backpack instead of a purse when I travel, & I’ve found that just wearing it on my front in crowded spaces (like the elevators), is both safer & less likely to smack someone with it.☺️

[@smoothsketch]

Most with backpacks are oblivious of the space the pack takes and actually hit people with it, not just push. One such person's backpack was hitting a person in a wheelchair in the face in an elevator.

[@monicareynolds8053]

​@@kerrychabotprobably because you're not a rude, entitled person ❤

[@donbarron5349]

YES. Slamming doors and keeping balcony lights on when it's so nice to watch the stars at night..eat your dinner then turn the light off, please.

[@PatsyMellen]

We dislike people coming in late to a show and going around looking for a place to sit.

[@harborspringsgirl]

My biggest pet peeve is when people talk down to the crew or are rude to the crew.Grrr!!

[@maryloua777]

The buffet cutting in line discussion is most interesting. I’m sure I could be considered rude, but living in a city that was well-known for its buffets, it is ok to bypass the slow decision makers. There are also many entry points and plate pick ups. I’m not talking about pushing and shoving your way up the line. I’m talking about the people who have a hard time deciding or want an ingredient list. In my opinion, I feel like I can pass them. Rude or just well trained from my local environment? I’m sticking with well-trained.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Totally get what you mean. I like the buffets with small station areas so people can skip around

[@smoothsketch]

I skip at work buffet lines with no shame past the people that lovingly consider each leaf of lettuce they will place on their plate one at a time. I go straight for the meat and hot veggie dishes and am done before the other even has the pile of lettuce assembled. 😁

[@stacistein702]

Great list. I agree 100%. It's so annoying when kids hog the hot tubs. I've been on 20+ cruises and have never been in a hot tub. All day, every day it is kid soup! Kids running around the ship unsupervised should also be forbidden. The rudest thing I've ever encountered was on NCL in May. We arrived early to a standing room only presentation. Right before the event, an entire family weaseled their way through the crowd, stood directly in front of us, blocked our view, and talked the whole time! I was flabbergasted! It's also VERY annoying for people to talk with their cellphone on speaker. Literally, NO ONE wants to hear that conversation. So baffling!

[@That_Service_Dog]

THANK YOU FOR mentioning that those with mobility issues should be allowed in and out of the elevators first. Too often, it can take half an hour or more to get on because people will rush in before a person in a wheelchair can get on. But on that same note, that is another reason to not leave trays of food in the hallways, too. Because the hallways are already narrow, as it is. But if one is trying to dodge plates outside cabins in the hallways, it can be dangerous. Not just for the ones actually in a chair, but for those relying on holding onto the railing along the hallways. The smoking one can also not just be an inconvenience to others, but a health hazard, as well. I can stop breathing if someone near my balcony is smoking. ESPECIALLY marijuana. And I don't want to end my vacation in a medical emergency.

[@debraagamaite4546]

On our Alaskan cruise, our neighbors smoked on their balcony. I contacted the front desk and they sent security several times to stop it.

[@leslierurup3570]

"Several times"???😮

[@GiGi52020]

After the first time they should have been removed at the next port period and banned.

[@jaywin9048]

​@@GiGi52020are you a fucking cruise cop?

[@VivianMolinares-cq6li]

OMG! We’re sailing tomorrow (first time in 14 years). You’re reminding me of all the reasons we stopped cruising.

[@LifeWellCruised]

lol it’s going to be great!!

[@kimballurio1677]

Not too late to cancel lol

[@VivianMolinares-cq6li]

@@LifeWellCruised we had a fantastic time on the Celebrity Apex 7 day Norwegian cruise. The weather was picture perfect too. Thanks for all of your helpful hints.

[@BTimmer]

I find it rude when a theater or other large event ends and large crowds are exiting the theater and suddenly people stop in the middle of the traffic flow obstructing the traffic flow.

[@TBagr]

I have a serious issue with A-holes that “reserve” pool chairs. There’s a posted 30 minute limit and if there is a chair I want and nobody sits there for over 30 min then I make it mine. Your towel and whatever crap get thrown to the side. Stop thinking that someone can reserve your chair at 8am and you can get out there at 12pm. I dare you to say something to me.

[@leblancjeffery]

No doubt. On the Venezia a couple of months back this was horrible and happened every day I go for my morning coffee at 7AM. 5 of the clam shells had been saved, not anyone to be seen, and 8 loungers in a row with the blue towels and one "guard" on duty saving them, a teenage boy. They learn this bad behavior early these days.

[@genitagray6126]

Me too, I’ve decided to look at this different & think they “saved” this chair for me. I will remove the stuff & have a seat”

[@genitagray6126]

In my opinion most of these complaints all boil down to one thing… parents no longer parent. Children aren’t taught manners, guidelines & responsibility. Now these children are grown and they do what they want, when they want & how they want. It’s rare if you see a child you can enjoy being around.

[@marleemargulies4295]

@@genitagray6126These children are learning from the obnoxious and entitled adults that they model. It’s not the kids that are the problem.

[@wd1598]

I am with you - I have done this. I had a woman come to me at 3pm (yes) saying “you are in my chair, I reserved it at 9am this morning”. WOW

[@nedkelly2035]

On the buffet line cutting, I sometimes do it, but you have the exact reason I do it also mentioned here. If I am in the buffet line, and someone in front of me is moving at the speed of about 1 foot every 2 or 3 minutes (takes them 20-30 minutes to go 20-30 feet) AND the next item I want is way up the line, I will cut in front of the slow moving people into the big gap that has usually developed in front of them. I am a borderline total carnivore, and I don't think I should have to wait for 1/2 hour to get to the items I can serve myself in about 2 minutes. OTOH- if the line is moving briskly I do not cut, I will get to what I want soon enough. SOME buffets pretty well handle this by having a bread station (or island, whatever), another for salads and veg, another for entrees, another for desserts, etc. Then I can go straight to the entree station and I am done. But when there is just one 150 ft. long buffet, it can be a major aggravation to wait for the slow people. Some of them seem to want to make their salad into some kind of artwork, taking cherry tomatoes, olives, etc. one at a time, then sort of examining the salad before they take another one. WTF?

[@polaris2ba]

Totally agree with this. It also seems that some people don't 'look ahead'. They wait until they get in front of some food to decide if they want it or not. Also, if I'm not interested in bacon/sausage, etc and there is a gap beyond that, I will bypass.

[@LINDALOGAN-yq2br]

I do too. It just makes the area congested if everyone stands in one line.

[@HariSeldon913]

I have no problem with people, including myself, skipping a station or two once they are in the buffet proper. I thought she meant people cutting into the line before you even get a plate.

[@elisaastorino2881]

That's why I like the *market " kind of buffet, or whatever they call it, where there are small stations that are spaced out all over the area.

[@kathybrem880]

I know what you mean-that’s what I hate about carnival-you have to stand in line as if you were in school I only want certain items, I don’t want to walk behind people buying cereal etc

[@CherieMabrey]

I saw a man being rude to a server (actually he ran the main dining room at night) who was helping a high senior get settled in her seat in the Lido. The cruiser demanded that he move, even though there was plenty of room to go around him. He had his arms full of the lady’s plates and was focused on her. It was all I could do to keep from going over and saying something to the rude man but my husband didn’t want to get involved. Please don’t be rude to anyone but especially someone doing their job and doing it well.

[@LifeWellCruised]

@@CherieMabrey absolutely, you’re right

[@GiGi52020]

Ive also witnessed passengers being rude to the staff, they think that they are better than them.

[@michaelcertain415]

I recently discovered that Pool Hogs are not limited to cruises. We were camping at a state park recently which has a small camper's only beach, in addition to a larger beach in the day use area. Our site happened to be close to the ramp down to the camper's only beach. The morning of the 4th of July I was sitting outside about 8:00am looking out over the lake and reading when I started seeing people taking their chairs, umbrella's, etc. down to the beach. When I saw the folks in the site next to us, walking toward the ramp I asked them what was going on. They told me that people start claiming their spot early, that it would be full by 9:00, and suggested we save a spot right away too. When I saw this I thought of you and your channel, and chair hogs on cruises and started laughing out loud! So the moral of the story is that chair hogs are everywhere, not just on cruises! LOL!

[@westonblues]

My sister is wheelchair bound and when trying to get into a lift, people just ignore you as if you don't exist. My policy now is" mind your feet because I'm coming in".

[@Lrosenstock-c6v]

People were so rude to my son on his Mobility scooter. Elevators are very hard. I’m like you , out of way! Although we do stop for who need time

[@yhz2pvd]

Yes but sometime please be curious of the people on the elevator, who are actively trying to reposition themselves to make room for you, please allow them time to move before you come in with full force. Also just because you need to use the elevator, that does not mean every member or party does as well. I have seen and heard larger groups of people complaining that only the person in the wheelchair/scooter and one other can get on, and that people should get off and make room for them.

[@Lrosenstock-c6v]

Good replies Splitting up the group to seperate elevator so the handicapped person with equipment can get around. We still think cruises are the easiest way to travel with scooter I’ve been cruising 40 years, it’s gotten much worse. 😮

[@westonblues]

Yes, and sometimes they just stand there as if you don't exist. As for groups, only one of us enter the lift with the wheelchair. My wife and I will always take the stairs where possible, even though we are both in our mid seventies.

[@bethbrownstein8746]

You’re on point here - but it’s not like it’s going to change those who have very little class or no empathy for others.

[@tawnalynelle1]

One thing that could help guide all people in most situations is The Golden Rule: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you" AND show preference to others, especially the weaker and disabled😊

[@chrystinafoxdale4941]

Agreed, but these days it seems like the new and tarnished Golden Rule is "Do unto others, then laugh."

[@katrinafarrar5816]

I have been passed over while at the elevators in my wheelchair. It’s so rude. I get people with ability sometimes need to use them as well but no one is above waiting their turn.😊

[@denisejacobsson922]

Tthis was a good list of behaviours to avoid. However, one of the rudest things you did not mention is talking or using your phone during a show. This is not only rude to the performers, but affects the enjoyment of many people around them

[@LifeWellCruised]

Very true!!

[@arbonneladyTN]

Absolutely!!! We have seen it a few times!

[@jennifersearle9065]

You are so right about the elevators! My Sister-in-law uses a wheelchair. Day 1 of cruise we missed or were late for show and dinner reservation because sooo many people cut in front of us at the elevators! Day 2 mama bear came out and told people we were waiting for that elevator car, please move to let us all on. One person actually said to me "so rude" and I said " you started it" and got a thumbs up from other passenger. Caribbean Princess June 2023

[@susanboon4605]

Hi, Ilana. Last year on our 16 day Panama Canal cruise, we were seated next to a couple with whom we struck up a conversation. Turns out they embodied many of the traits covered here! The woman complained about dining room wait times, sent her dinner back claiming it WASN'T the trout she ordered ("I'm from Georgia, and I KNOW trout!"). Then she shared that she had been comped the cruise as she ran her own agency, though she only booked for her family. To top it off, her husband blew his nose in the cloth napkin, and casually lay it on the table, goober side up! Needless to say, we avoided them the rest of the cruise! As far as the other issues, we have had people smoking on adjoining balconies on multiple cruises. As far as hats on while dining, I, too, feel that this is generational. I worked in a high school for 20 years, and at the beginning we spent much of our time requesting students to remove their hats. We then held a referendum, and the the biggest question from the students was :Why?" To them, it was simply a fashion statement.

[@LifeWellCruised]

@@susanboon4605 lol, you definitely met some of these 😂

[@FrielFamilyFootball]

Gross.

[@jjones2065]

We have experience many of the examples you discussed while on our cruises. The Buffet is a place we avoid whenever possible...and door slamming was too much on our last cruise to Alaska. We had neighbors that must have had multiple people in their room as the door was slamming from 6am to midnight everyday! I finally wrote a note and put it on their door that said "Please be considerate of the slamming of your cabin door as you are scaring the squirrels!". It was much quieter after that.😊

[@Mr6384]

Another great video. Now of people will listen. I did notice on the Carnival Spirit we took, the buffets were not self serve from the front-serving staff placed food on your plate for you from behind. And bacon was a great example because you had to ask a few times if you wanted more than the 3-4 strips you were given. One area we found always very low was the pizza buffet. They would crank out two pizzas at a time, but had an order for a whole pie. Then the remaining pie filled the next one, or two plates. Otherwise the food was delicious even for an extremely picky eater like myself. And, unless you drink gallons of soda weekly, the iced tea, lemonade (mix those) water and coffee was the way to go. Happy cruising

[@carolynboyce3079]

Filling the "Adults Only Hot Tubs" with kids has made me not be able to get into a hot tub on last 3 cruises. Hate it.

[@YanktonCollege]

I think it’s crazy to wait in the whole buffet line if you just want one thing. It makes the line even slower to slog past every station. Much more efficient to politely step in and snag what you want and get out of the way. I don’t equate that with rudely cutting in line and helping yourself to every dish.

[@LifeWellCruised]

I think that’s ok

[@nanetteyauger5163]

You are so right about posting photos of other people.

[@bradgerten8649]

I just disembarked Enchantment of the Seas this morning. One thing I noticed was passengers, mostly the younger generation, walking through the ship with faces buried in phones. There’s too many obstacles to bump into and trip over, including fellow passengers and crew.

[@DaleConfer]

Agreed! Elevator etiquette IS a thing! Please wait til people are all out before you just barge in! And yes- be aware of people on wheelchairs, etc.

[@dahuffy]

And running around you to get on first

[@deb1785]

On our last cruise we had a neighbor smoking a cigar or pipe on his balcony a lot. We also had a loud balcony neighbor who looked around the partition to say hello. That felt a little rude. I love to go on cruises, but my biggest pet peeve is people who stop in the middle of a walkway or stairs to decide where they want to go. Thanks for the video!

[@Shan_Dalamani]

It's just possible that they might be lost.

[@KanaTron]

I cruise with Carnival. I wasn't feeling well one day (headache related) and my mother brought a plate to me. When I ate all that I could, I left the plate in the room. Our cabin steward informed me that just outside the door is where they need to be placed. There is staff that work the halls, picking up the dishes. Probably differs with each cruiseline.

[@michelesensenig7643]

I totally agree at entitled passenger behavior being the worst!

[@michellelogreco3351]

Some people have zero self respect, let alone, respect for others. Sad. Reflection of the days we live.🙏🏻💗

[@LifeWellCruised]

Lots of people & sometimes we’re all different

[@janicevanhaar5537]

We were on a Disney cruise in February and had a really difficult time with the cabin beside us smoking on the balcony. The smoke would go right into our cabin if we had the balcony door open, and many times we had to leave the balcony as the smoke would blow in our faces. We complained a number of times to customer service. They tried very hard to have the neighbors stop, I believe they even ended up placing a fine on their room. It made our trip miserable as my son has asthma and we could not use the balcony we paid for. Disney did end up giving us an onboard credit for our next cruise. It was frustrating as we have never had to deal with something like this before and it was a special occasion for us. We also had our door decorations taken, we searched the hallway and found them on other doors. That was our 4th cruise, never had encountered anything as bad as this before.

[@stevengolden9009]

On our last cruise, the elevator behaviors drove me crazy! People would cram in as many as they could and i am reading about people coming home sick (Covid, Flu, Strep, etc) and i bet this is one of the ways it happens. Also, if you stuff as many people in an elevator and the elevator malfunctions...its gonna be bad...

[@kirareed1865]

I keep mask in my pockets just for elevators, shuttles and other transportation. It has saved me on a 26 day cruise when lots of people were ill and refused to self isolate.

[@lonnabagwell5598]

Just got off a cruise a few weeks ago. Our interior room smelled like Marijuana and smoke everyday. Super frustrating with our asthmatic child with us. There were also unsupervised children being extremely rude not only to other guest but to members of the crew of the ship.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Oh no

[@jBeanie22]

Cruising for the first time in a few weeks! So excited but am nervous about lack of care from people with colds/flus/covid. The “I paid for this who cares if I’m sick” mentality is strong on a lot of the cruise Facebook pages. I’m immune compromised and quite worried about it - even with the masks, sanitizers, wipes, etc precautions I am bringing. Also - LOVE your videos - incredible info for first time cruisers. I’d be so lost without these!

[@LifeWellCruised]

I hope you have a wonderful cruise! Truthfully on your ships most people are nice & pleasant, social media doesn’t always bring out the best

[@smoothsketch]

Add one more thing, gloves. Don't touch common surfaces without the gloves on. I make salted finger cloth gloves (salt solution: one T salt to one C hot water plus 1/8 teasp liquid dish soap to make salt 'stick') prior to trips. Then I can touch common surfaces with the salted gloved hand and reduce risk of bacteria, viruses, germs. It makes it easier to avoid cross-contamination of touching a common surface and forgetting and touching other stuff, like glasses, cabin cards, purse a drinking glass etc which is then potentially contaminated. I also salt my masks. Read the research, look up search terms salted mask ncbi

[@chapman1569]

It is quite sad that people dont understand that we have to care for each other. I guess your best option is to wear your mask, wash your hands and I would suggest not going to the buffet , preferably you should eat at the restaurants and hopefully be able to distance yourself. You could also eat in your cabin if distancing is not an option. I am one of the few who still wear a mask in public inside shops, COVID is not seasonal, it goes around all the time and mutating. I kind of appreciate that it also shields me form other bacteria or viruses.

[@jBeanie22]

@@chapman1569 yes the past few years have been a real eye opener for seeing people’s empathy or lack there of! I picked a very small ship to have the least amount of people (under 1500) so I’m feeling better about that. We will find some hidden gems onboard early on and stay there as often as we can. Mentally accepting that I will probably pick up some bug but just hoping that my mom who is cruising with me will not get Covid (one of the few who has never had it!).

[@elizabethlangheim7214]

There was one guy feeling up all the bread rolls. He would squeeze a roll and put it back and then pick up another one and squeeze it and put it back.

[@LifeWellCruised]

😬😂

[@davidponseigo8811]

My parents used to cruise when my father was still living and he owned a tuxedo and brought it to wear on every cruise at formal dinner.

[@danacasey8543]

The elevators are a major issue for me. I can't count the number of times I've been on an elevator and people rush in without letting people off first. They end up having to get out again to let people out. And people that rush past wheelchairs to get on an elevator. Just rude and inconsiderate.

[@aynrandfan7454]

Just take the stairs bro

[@lizcademy4809]

@@aynrandfan7454 Not when you're old and frail, or have a heart condition. 11 flights of stairs would be certain death. Galt's Gulch only worked when people were kind to each other when necessary.

[@danacasey8543]

@@aynrandfan7454 I am 69 years old and have hip issues. On a good day I can do two decks on the stairs. I believe I might have encountered you on a cruise. Were you the young man that pushed past me to storm onto an elevator? If you are so eager to get where you are going, perhaps the stairs are a better option for you. I'm cruising with my son in 3 weeks. He has manners, and isn't shy about helping others remember theirs.

[@aynrandfan7454]

@@danacasey8543 I don’t take the elevators on cruises lady so unlikely

[@harlonrotnour8908]

@@aynrandfan7454 Wow, you're just a bright beam of sunshine. The first comment you made was 100% ignorant and 1000% selfish. Your 2nd, just shows your level of ignorance. Bro... lmao SADMF!

[@Jana-x3n]

Smoking on balconies is a HUGE pet peeve of mine. I am not a smoker & when people think that it’s ok to smoke on their balcony, all it does is tick off those of us who don’t smoke. So please…if you must smoke or vape on your cruise….PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do so in designated areas so that we may ALL enjoy our balconies.

[@wfodavid]

We typically don't see any of these too often but the one that has happened on every cruise we have been on is folks smoking on the balcony.

[@traveler320ak7]

Yep. It’s a shame but now I don’t book balcony’s for that reason. Can’t enjoy the balcony, due to the smoking, anyway and the smoke even gets sucked into the room with the door closed on some ships.

[@KZ1211-t2q]

I agree with a lot of what you said, but I have a question. If you're in the dining room and you unexpectedly sneeze, and everything's running out of your nose, what should you do? If you have no tissues or paper napkins, you can discreetly use the cloth napkin and fold it in such a way that your waiter needn't touch the dirty part. Then ask for a clean napkin.

[@davidponseigo8811]

If you have ever been stuck in a totally full elevator with no air conditioning for 6 hours you will never crowd into one ever again.

[@asac0516]

Some lady on our last cruise made a video and posted it to KZbin and the FB cruise group. She not only included video of my kids but went on to make derogatory comments about them. It was very rude and makes me angry to think about. Thanks for your video.

[@elisaastorino2881]

I'm not a lawyer but that sounds like it could possibly be criminal. Awful.

[@kathybrem880]

That’s awful

[@MauiFaru]

Were your kids rude, loud, running, and misbehaving? Had you been warned once before? While I don't agree with posting children's faces on public forums...everyone has the right to enjoy a peaceful cruise.

[@asac0516]

​@MauiFaru I have manners. If my children had been any of those things I would have handled that and been too ashamed to mention it. No, she was critiquing their dance moves at the sail away party and laughing about it. Not all disabilities are visible as you are probably aware. My kids were having fun and enjoying themselves like everyone else, not doing anything unusual. She just had to be nasty about their lack of coordination on a stupid line dance.

[@veronicapoindexter5786]

You’re spot on with most of these! I thought this was common sense but I see it happening EVERY cruise. I will say that I feel smokers should be allowed to smoke cigarettes on their balcony IF THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE about putting it out properly but I understand why we can’t, and so I don’t. But the #1 thing that sends me into a tizzy is when people are waiting for an elevator (wheelchair or not) and another person/group shows up and quickly jumps on an elevator before the folks who have been waiting. It’s an unformed line, RESPECT IT!

[@TRountree54]

I took a short walk around 9pm one night on my Mexico cruise. So many stars! Then as I was climbing the stairs to the bow of the boat I heard and saw slightly, 2 people having a go at it on a lounger. As soon as I realized what I’d be walking into I made an about face and hurried back to the busier part of ship and then to my room. RUDE!

[@lawnerd67]

😂 I probably would have walked past and said something like “nice night, isn’t it?” while looking directly at them. But I’m an old lady and don’t give 2 figs what people think about me.

[@christinagipperich2780]

Wow that is bold! I have to wonder if cruises attract exhibitionists. There are comments on this issue on a lot of cruise YT channels.

[@billrahn8723]

We always have an ocean view balcony. One night during a Southern Caribbean cruise I stepped out into our balcony and our neighbors were busy getting their groove on. 😂

[@SueJoosten]

I have been on 20+ cruises and agree with so many of your points: ball caps in the dining room, shorts and t shirts in the dining room (eat at the upstairs buffet if you don’t want to put any effort into your evening attire), getting in the elevator before I’ve gotten out, adult areas are only for adults and not adults with kids, please don’t make me listen to your phone call or music or movie, and last not leaving the table at the buffet after they are done eating during peak times - how can you not be aware people are wandering around looking for a place to sit.

[@RhYn0n]

Camping at the buffet is ESPECIALLY worse on embarkation day!

[@marianoble7911]

Or any restaurant on embarkation day. I was ticked off at a guy who brought a board game to Players restaurant on Wonder of the Seas in May.

[@rossryder944]

We went on our first cruise a few weeks ago, with Carnival. The people in the room next to us broke many neighbor rules: they were loud, yelling, fighting, singing, slamming doors, and playing music at all hours. They constantly left food and trash in the hall next to our door. Our balcony was aft of theirs, and the smoke and smell from their illegal activity made our balcony unusable at times. And that smell sometimes drifted into our cabin. While the food onboard was truly fantastic, and the crew super nice, this will likely be our last cruise. One more thing, of the 12 people in our group, 6 came home sick with some respiratory illness.

[@rossryder944]

Yet another thing: The Carnival "Hub" app was practically useless for communication in our group. The Wi-Fi would disconnect after a few minutes of inactivity, and the chat feature was glitchy for some, and totally unusable for others. This was frustrating for organizing group activities.

[@raphischuster2060]

I have been on some cruises but it seems i got lucky and never met rude people on there yet.

[@donnac5353]

The worst is when adults come into the buffet area with swimsuits, with no coverup and barefoot.

[@plcanadahk1]

As an Asian, I often find the heavy use of overly strong perfumes fragrances used by others in close public places is offsetting. Please remember a small bit goes a long way ….

[@Shan_Dalamani]

You don't have to be Asian to be sensitive to strong scents.

[@jackee0128]

I so agree

[@PeppermintPatty-rm9tr]

On Carnival Sunshine we had quite a few nearby balconies as well as people with their cabin doors opened with loud music playing and the overwhelming odor of POT!

[@conniebennett4347]

I have also been standing in the Elite line at the Customer Service Desk and been yelled at by other people in the general line to get in the back. Very embarrassing! I tried to calmly explain that I was allowed to be there, and why, but they kept yelling. Sometimes people don't realize whats,going on, but when it's explained, they should calm down. I don't feel "entitled", but I wasn't in the wrong!

[@pipegarmich]

Running , yelling and talking loudly in the halls especially at 2 am is unacceptable and shouldn’t be tolerated

[@atoz520]

I’m flabbergasted at the amount of adults that let their small Children serve themselves at the buffet. The smaller ones don’t have the motor skills to make a choice and move along. Picking them up and holding them so they can make a choice is rude to others waiting! Your 6 year old with a full plate of food doesn’t need to pick up 9 pieces of INDIVIDUAL bacon for their plate. 🙄 Seat them with someone else and get them some food. It happens at home, so let it happen at the buffet on vacation. Stop letting them touch all the plates, utensils, serving tools! It’s maddening! I too am annoyed with adults bringing their under 18 into the adult area. I don’t care that you’re just sitting on some loungers, that’s less loungers for those of us who are over 18 and want a quiet relaxation spot. Because kids are rarely quiet, it’s even more frustrating. There should be an over 18 wristband for those areas. If you don’t have it, you are asked to leave. Less stress on the staff.

[@iamredwinggirl]

It's not just the under 18 in the pool area....its the over 18, play loud music on your Bluetooth & party it up in the hot tub crowd....used to be able to get some quiet & relaxation in the adult area.

[@llamasugar5478]

We were at a buffet; a child scooped some dressing and *licked the spoon* before putting it back into the crock. I went and watched the spot while my aunt flagged down a manager to have the whole thing replaced. 🤢

[@dhoward5941]

This is a really good blog! People need to take notice of what you're saying because there are a lot of things that people need to change so everyone can have a great time!

[@suzannerobson7173]

As a solo cruiser I find it difficult to get a seat at the buffet, each time I asked people for a seat they were very rude

[@dawnsantarlasci8264]

That’s sad. I have social anxiety, But on our very first cruise we were in the buffet for boarding day lunch. Needless to say to say, it was very crowded. A lovely couple asked if they could sit with us. We agreed and had a wonderful experience. I prefer to have non-shared tables at dinner, but f there is no seating and we have open chairs, allowing others to use those seats is polite.

[@ambermac77]

THANK YOU for bringing up wheelchair, walker, and scooter users for ELEVATORS!! You would not believe the amount of RUDE people that see me waiting in my scooter (during crowded times especially) when they walk up and will hop in the elevator ahead of everyone else while I’m trying to move around people or back up so I can get in… and it’s NOT so they can hold the doors open for me. There have been a few times that cruise staff has seen what was happening, and they would find an elevator about to open, block the doors, and LOUDLY tell other guests to let disabled people on first. 😤 I honestly believe these rude people make ASS-UMPTIONS about why I need a scooter based on my appearance and think I’m not truly disabled and don’t deserve to get on first. I’d like to have choice words with those people, but we sail on Disney and it wouldn’t be very family-friendly words. 😂

[@okbaumgaertner7126]

I can’t stand it when people use foul language in a public area

[@neutrino78x]

The "no hat in the mess deck" thing is a rule in the Navy! You aren't supposed to have a "cover" (hat) on below deck, period. But especially in the mess deck (eating area), because, in the days of sail, dead bodies would be stored there temporarily (until they could be given a burial at sea), and in the modern era they would be stored in the refrigerator. Also the eating area in general is considered consecrated on a Navy vessel. 🙂To leave your cover on below deck is considered disrespectful to the vessel...you're telling her that she won't keep you safe. Like Captain Kirk said, "she's not just a ship, she's a beautiful lady!". 😃(that's why it's rude to leave your hat on inside someone's house, because you're saying that person's house is poorly constructed and you're unsafe inside. 😃) But yeah there's no saluting below deck in the Navy because you're not supposed to have your cover on. In fact we generally don't salute above deck on submarines because submarines are very informal. (we salute again when we're ashore...I messed that up once after my first underway). 🙂