8 Weird Things Cruisers Do

[@lorischmitt2337]

I wasn't aware of the duck hide and search. I'm extra excited for my next cruise. Lol. Your theme music makes me dance every time I hear it. Love it.

[@margaretwills4821]

I like the creativity of the door decor, although I typically don't decorate mine. Ducks, karaoke, room crawls...as long as you're not disturbing my vacation, you do you!! Cruise on!

[@trainsbuseshostels]

I’m a solo cruiser and someone told me to join the cruise critic roll call for my cruise so I could connect with others before the cruise. Best thing I could have done. Some one in that group organized a cabin crawl. I met so many other people and got to see cabins I would never get to see otherwise. On the next cruise, I went on another cabin crawl and someone in the group opened their NCL Haven accommodation for us to see, it was so awesome. Because of the roll call groups, I’ve also done a poker run, and donned mardi gra beads to identify that I was part of a roll call group. Sure I love the ocean, the food, the entertainment but it’s the other fun or weird things I’ve done, and the wonderful people I’ve met that’s kept me cruising.

[@LoreeVanderWerf-si8sn]

I put two magnets on our door. Smokey bear and a moose magnet. It’s more of a visual thing for my husband. He struggles with short term memory. We’re usually always together.

[@Sam.I.am_]

We always decorate our door. It’s fun and the kids enjoy it and it really does make it so much easier to find our cabin. I’ve even had neighbors tell me on numerous cruises they liked we decorated our door because it made THEIR cabin easier to find 😂

[@tommichaels2024]

I was on that cruise lol. Saw you recording this!

[@christinemueller5040]

I love cruise culture! When people ask me why I cruise so much, I tell them because cruising offers so much that does not exist in regular life. I like paying for meals I don't have to (a fraction of what you'd pay on land, so why not?!). Getting pizza at 2am in my jammies after closing down the night club always tastes better. Being in the middle of the ocean with zero physical obstructions is amazingly beautiful and freeing (just blue on blue by day & velvety black sky and water by night). I've grown an extensive duck collection & am preparing 40 duckies to bring on my cruise next month. Simple joys in an alternate universe - that's cruising to me!

[@tonykizlyk7258]

To the searching of ducks...we were on Princess cruise in February, found a couple of ducks quickly as we went to the buffet for lunch, saw 2 young girls (3&5??). Asked their dad if I could give the girls the ducks... they had the biggest smiles!! Saw the girls a couple days later, still carrying the ducks. I felt good inside making a couple kids smile. Great videos you do!!

[@lokicooper4690]

My bestie had her birthday on our cruise last month. We bought her some flowers and balloons (the balloons were attached to the wall plaque where our cabin number was). Definitely made our cabin stick out, and was super easy to find because of it. We also added some fun little signs to our doors (friends had the adjoining cabin). Harmless fun, and it truly does make your cabin easier to find. Cruise ducks are just a scavenger hunt, and I think it’s fun. Haven’t found any yet though. Oh, and we all wore our cruise day shirt on embarkation day. 😁

[@Lisa-je5bb]

Just ordered the cruise ducks,they have little hats! So cute,can't wait to hide them around the ship

[@islandgirl3131]

Cabin crawl sounds like something for a swinger's cruise.

[@MO-fu7vi]

😂😂😂😂 agree 👍

[@pen4tenn]

I am part of the weirdo cruise tribe. I have sang kareoke, paid for upscale dining, hid and found ducks, worn group tees on boarding day, and decorated my door. I have always felt there was something special about being out to sea and sit on the balcony every night before bed no matter where I am or how cold it is. There is something special about feeling so small and the vast ocean and sky around us. I always thought the love of sea had to do with my Navy Vet Dad and feeling close to him now that he is gone. It is good for my soul. I also have my own weird precruise habits. I check to see if my itinerary will give me a shot at the Arora Borealis or a full moon. I have experienced both on cruises and they are the best. I have one weird kid that refuses to cruise with me. The other 4 have gone. I am working on the grands now. I have also boearded a ship just my hubby and i and left with new friends.

[@merlynalexander]

If i had the money, i'd go on at least one cruise a year. But sadly, my retirement budget barely covers me cruising to the grocery store. So, i love watching vids by people on ships!

[@sharonmcmickens9853]

I love the cabin doors I just enjoy it.

[@Sillyworld82]

People saying how lame cruises are while never cruising even once.

[@bendav]

Another weird thing people do is walk around the ship with a camera talking to themselves... 😝

[@ruthkringle1353]

It made it easier for me to find the door because I saw the neighbor’s decorated door and knew mine was across from it.

[@lindak.1672]

Good one! 🤣🤣🤣

[@TheSoaphippo]

Really cant argue that

[@gailgohrick5836]

😂😂😂

[@Carolmaizy]

I don't do that anymore since I accidentally walked into a glass door, with my camera on my face, up against my eyeglasses. I bled on a few white dinner napkins and had a black eye. People in the airport glared at my husband, probably thinking I was a battered wife. I still have a scar near my eyebrow.

[@FloridaGrams1422]

Guilty of 2 weird things to do. I love hiding ducks and finding them and my door is always dressed to the 9's😂.

[@greenthumb2706]

Me too🎉

[@ICONICPARIS]

Why?

[@terryjonas2667]

@@ICONICPARISWhy not?!

[@stsfuzzybear4613]

Why ducks? They don’t float my boat. So we are thinking of going on a cruise next year. So I’ve already ordered some mini bears to hide. Teddy bears are my thing. 🧸🧸🧸🧸🧸🧸🧸🧸🧸🧸🧸🧸🧸🧸🧸🧸🧸🧸🧸🧸🧸🧸👍🏻

[@JustAGirl-x4f]

@@stsfuzzybear4613fun!!

[@davedove67]

I have never done it, but decorating your door to help identify your room makes some sense. That long row of doors can all look the same. I have sailed the Caribbean Princess twice before, so it's kind of cool to see you walking through her.

[@RocklandPaul]

Tony, having cruised many times, lately I’ve doled out little rubber ducks - I don’t collect them though. I have seen MANY gleeful passengers (kids and adults) finding a duck I’ve hidden. There’s no strings attached - no need to do anything in return like buying something, or clicking on a link. I just attach a tag with our names, where we’re from (Canada) and watch quietly as people find them. I might have decorated my cruise door before too. 😂

[@DuaneSkaley-hn1sn]

Maybe the " Duck Thing" is a " Canadian Thing" ! If only the Ducks could talk, what stories they would have of the weird things people do when they think no one is watching. LOL. They forget that cameras are always " watching you". Looks like you are having a great time Tony - as usual!

[@rhondalyn100]

I found a tiny little teeny ducky on my first cruise a couple months ago (it was on top of a stair handrail). I was delighted!!! It's on my desk at home and brings back fun memories!

[@jimmy6tall]

The Ducks with cabin # or cell # is the same as Flamingos or Pineapples beware😂

[@trishkeller8228]

There is nothing weird about any of it-cruising is its own vacation, getaway, fantasy experience! Do no harm and have fun

[@beachblythe]

Weirdest thing I do is get off the cruise ship. Mind you it’s never my choice!! 😂😂😂

[@mrlogboy]

This is only correct answer

[@lisanorton7963]

Is it weird to book cruises because that’s the best night sleep I ever get.

[@michaelmcshane189]

Wierd thing people do on cruises, :COMPLAIN about the cruise.

[@elliotq5215]

Wierd thing people do, dirty dishes and food outside there room door.

[@JustAGirl-x4f]

@@elliotq5215It’s so that the workers can get to them sooner. I was told it’s what you’re supposed to do.

[@stevek7068]

Serious cruisers routinely book cabins not just months in advance, but years in advance!

[@michaelmcshane189]

Location, Location, Location!

[@davidbreakspear8776]

OCD

[@carolsmakeupcorner5242]

Booked my vacation with NCL. Finally get to cruise out of Philly after attending the MLB All Star Game - July 2026. (GO PHILLIES)

[@davidhurwitz2291]

I’m a serious cruiser - over 50 cruises. Book most cruises 3 - 9 months in advance. Fussy about which cruise line I sail on and how old the ship is, but not the cabin.

[@rosemarymedford3207]

People decorate their doors at Disney resort. Its just fun for them. I enjoy looking at the different decorations.

[@bstanz5266]

A lot of windows at the Pop century are decorated

[@lauravohs5721]

I was just going to comment this same thing! There are actually several things in this list that as a Die- Hard Disney Fan I found in common.

[@shannonantrim]

I was about to say the same thing also…Disney is one where doors are always decorated ❤️🤍🖤

[@StevenBathurst]

One of my favorite things to do is get up early and go for a walk out on the deck and watch the sun rise with a coffee and a pastry,watch the sunset as well.

[@tiffanydeangelo8575]

When I’m on a cruise ship, out at sea, I like to imagine the fish and other sea life living beneath the waves. Another whole universe we aren’t a part of really. 😊

[@dawngoodale3387]

I love decorating our door and seeing other people’s!!!!

[@StayceeR]

I will be completely in fun mode on my upcoming girls trip ..hiding/ hunting ducks, Karoke , games, night swims, girl conversations, brunches on balconey, decorating and anything else.wacky or not.Feel like i paid alot for this vacation and as long as not disrespecting or inconveniencing my fellow passagers, it will be memories to last me a lifetime.

[@ChimChimIsDead]

I'm on the same cruise! We do decorate our door.

[@robincarley7323]

Nice video and I love all those quirky cruise things because they are FUN!🥳🛳️😊

[@raymondleach8103]

I am thinking that another weird thing cruisers do is having dinner with complete strangers, this can be fun for some but a nightmare for others.

[@davee8113]

I decorating my door sets a good vibe for the cruise

[@roberthamilton1301]

The weirdest thing I think is, We have this great form of holiday getaway, and people still want to complain about everything... Thanks for the video Mate

[@donnaschuepbach3830]

I do all the 8 "weird" things except pub crawl. So it can't be weird!!!! I remember a while back when you and Jenny had a group cruise and had some of the group opened their cabins for you to film. I loved that! Keep enjoying your cruise!

[@sarahj.5970]

Really fun video...best time I had on a 4 day Carnival mid week Paradise trip was choosing a table for dining...room service was free then and no big for pay options. We were loose about having to be there so it was the then famous BLT in cabin one night and a cabin crawl and show with our group of mostly solos and show and walk around ship together on last night. No matter how "simple" compared to new fancy ships...you have proved that most ships are good ships...just different and what one wants at a any given time. Remember when this ship was new and so glad she looks so nice. I want a long Princess and Royal trip for sure. PS KUDOS on your sponser. That is fantastic.

[@GayesyJ]

Another great video Tony! Yep I agree that those who never get to cruise are probably the weird ones because they are missing out on the best experience that life can bring. 🥰 The weirdest thing we ever saw was a very conservative looking couple who got up on karaoke night and the lady was going to sing. The man was going to do “interpretive dance”. When his wife started to sing, he threw himself onto the ground, in his suit and tie (not even formal night mind you! 😂) and started doing “the worm”, breakdancing, and all sorts of weird moves. Hubby and I almost wet ourselves laughing. 😂😂

[@kikirush3642]

From a casino viewpoint, the button slappers and mojo shenanigans while playing the slots! 😂

[@larrybudsock6507]

Definitely not just on cruise ships.

[@RJHadleyFlorida]

I've been on a couple of group cruises and we had t shirts for the group. A few of us decorated our doors too. One reason, for me at least was to make sure I had my room when out late Another for others in our group to know

[@lisanorton7963]

Research the story on how hiding ducks started. Well thanks Tony I guess am weird. I hide ducks with my grandson that is autistic.

[@Rcart024]

6:30 I recall there was a container ship that was filled with rubber ducks that broke loose on a voyage. Since that day random rubber ducks have been found scatter across the world. It was dubbed the "Friendly Floatees spill" I think this may be the origin

[@theodorebaxter6242]

Love the Caribbean Princess. Went on it for our honeymoon in 2005.

[@jimmy6tall]

Door decorations have been going on for years at Resorts in Jamaica and Mexico.

[@g.belanger8302]

Hey Tony. I’m liking the nighttime vlog outdoors. For some reason it brings back even more cruise-time memories for me. I can almost smell the evening sea air…

[@eah8185]

Best thing about cruising for my wife & me - visiting multiple countries & cultures having to unpack & repack ONCE! The availability & convenience of onboard launderettes and laundry service is also a big plus! Finally, the variety of dining venues and options ensures the "floating resort" doesn't disappoint with food choices.

[@vicki8042]

I have never understood why people get so worked up over door decorating. I don't basically bc I'm too lazy but it doesn't effect anyone but the person who's room it is. I do think it is weird that people who have never cruised like to tell people how terrible it is.

[@amberanthony883]

At Disney Vacation Club we decorate doors at Old Key West. I decorate my stateroom so I can find my room!.

[@ashleyjackson6193]

It’s that Cruise Life!! 😎

[@Astreala1]

One of my favorite things to do are the ducks. I've always loved and collected rubber ducks so finding new ones always makes my day. But I enjoy hiding them even more. I will sit nearby and see the happiness when people find them.

[@PaulCashman]

We were happy to "room-crawl" up to our friends' aft Excel cabin on the Mardi Gras. Stateroom capacity: two people. Balcony capacity: 14 places to sit down...not including the private hot-tub. :)

[@DorothyMarsg]

All that is getting hammered!

[@russellyeley2561]

I do decorate our cabin to help us find it.

[@iamaboss1023]

That make sense being that all the doors look alike..💜

[@michaelmcshane189]

@@iamaboss1023 But they are all numbered. lol

[@michaelmcshane189]

But they are all numbered. lol

[@mismatmom]

Middle of covid cruise myself and one other guy watching movie on jumbo screen outside. Cool!

[@androd-87]

We went on a cruise, finally, since 2018. I hid three ducks and I decorated our door with borrowed decorations. It was fun! And easy to find our room.

[@dawngoodale3387]

We love the dive in movies!

[@lindastover9541]

Great video ❤❤❤❤

[@TessAlmond]

Like i used to tell my kids, it's not weird, it's just different😅

[@shonnie089]

I enjoy the Cabin Crawl done by Justin of The Ship Life! Also, those decorated cabin doors sometimes help me find my cabin.

[@paulnelson5314]

I agree T. I cruise to relax, I don’t even allow the inter web to interfere 🎉❤

[@dawnashford2912]

Have not been on a cruise but would personally enjoy everyone’s door decor!

[@AbigailGerlach-zt1sh]

Think of decorating your cabin door like decorating your dorm room door. There are a few, or many, years between the two, but it's kind of fun. I personally like the sign that says, "I'm spending my family's inheritance!" You may not be able to take it with you, but you can spend it before you leave! Princess doesn't really do the duck thing much. I think I found one on Regal Princess last year.

[@dan36882]

Can't wait to do some of those weird things on our 1st Cruise. Business side; Great content, well produced. Great editing. Enjoying the new stuff. Have a great cruise, and say hi to Don. Happy Sailing!!

[@stephenm8818]

Your cruise is well timed weather wise Tony, first run of several days of it being consistently warm. Hope it lasts for you with all those sea days ahead of you ! 😊

[@lynnmccurdythehdmmrc2561]

Weird thing, when at sea, seeing another ship. Lot of people get all excited about it. Or seeing something, anything drifting in the sea "is it a log, seaweed, sea monster or ?"

[@melodynewcomb9276]

I love hiding and looking for ducks! And I always do a little something to my door!

[@EM_ARCHER]

The cabin crawl is new to me 😂😂😂

[@1scorpionr]

Cabin doors are cool to see decorated I do

[@ksmalls7017]

Door decor also done at Disney resorts…as well as Disney cruise ships.

[@Lisa-je5bb]

Tony,the point of night on a cruise ship is sitting on a chaise under a canopy of stars. Be sure to make a wish on the first one that comes out

[@EM_ARCHER]

As long as there are drinks involved in the cabin crawl! All good!!👍🏻 😂😂😂

[@davidferguson9558]

Fun show today. Extra upbeat.

[@debschultz143]

Love this!!!

[@cindyosgood6357]

It is weird that in the MDM you can eat with people you don't know. How often do you go to a restaurant on land and ask to sit with strangers? Zero

[@dlsjr123]

To be fair I wouldn't ASK to sit with strangers on a cruise ship. But I have accepted my fate lol

[@patriciareynolds1800]

I always get a solo table

[@dlsjr123]

@@patriciareynolds1800 you know.... never considered asking

[@patriciag9063]

When my husband and I took our teenage son on his first cruise, our son was TOTALLY nervous about the possibility of sitting with strangers! The first night, we could sit down right away at a large table with strangers or wait about half hour. We let our son decide, and he was starving so we chose the large table. It was a mostly adult cruise and my son who had just graduated from high school got so much attention, everyone asking him how he rated to get to go on this cruise, and when they found out it was a grad gift everyone started asking him about his plans for college and life... He was ecstatic! Wanted to sit with strangers every night after that!

[@Tee55118]

As a solo cruiser and a chatterbox, I never understood the fear of dining with new friends who actually have cruising in common with you.

[@thomasmartin3504]

They decorate doors here on land..I work at a hotel here in Orlando and deal with Cheer Leaders and all different sports and they do it here and it destroys the doors as we need to repaint the doors after every convention with Kids

[@zac2790]

I agree the weirdest are the ones that don't cruise. Been trying to get my dad to go for 2 years now!!!

[@douglasbray3563]

Good Evening Tony

[@cindymathieson6467]

For NCL, I think a SOLO cruisers cabin crawl would be great. Now solos can have studio cabins, inside, outside and balcony. I am going to see how this might work on my next cruise!

[@heathermichael3987]

That seems fantastic 🎉

[@Lamb9491]

Decorating your door is fun

[@seanras1965]

Do you remember doing the Book door in school? Maybe they can't get past that!! LOL

[@StephenRufle]

Great episode!

[@pauljasen2758]

It is all about Cruise life

[@greggriffin3391]

I become so relaxed on a cruise. My wife. couldn’t believe it the first cruise we took together that I slept in. She says I never slept at home I am always up making sure everybody home Kids are older now. We just love cruising great food meet great new friends and great experiences

[@Purvis-dw4qf]

I have noticed people at Disney World decorating their doors and windows.

[@timgraves716]

Thank you.

[@argguti]

I do not mind door decorations, but there was a door I had to be careful around because the decoration extended into the hallway right around eye level. I was surprised that the decoration was allowed to stay up.

[@tonyasalas]

enjoyable video, esp. the cute ending sentence...

[@lynnefromSoCal]

People decorate their hotel room doors and windows at Walt Disney World Hotels for Disney Races. They may do it other times too, I've only experienced race weekends.

[@billbiggerstaff6199]

The weirdest thing cruisers do is continually watch videos of other people cruising. Guilty.

[@joeo7693]

Yep. 😂🤣😂🤣

[@ralphandritashow4904]

😂

[@jenna6149]

I am even weirder... I've never been on a cruise and I am not sure I ever will but somehow I am subscribed to 4 cruise channels 😂

[@gwenbrownlee5854]

I'm guilty 😆

[@seanras1965]

Fact

[@brandywinetyson8115]

I look at Specialty Dining as an excursion. Just as you have to pay for the experiences of said excursion, you pay for the experience of “Fine Dining”.

[@Tee55118]

I agree that paying beaucoup bucks for specialty dining for the same food that comes from the same supply warehouse as the food served complimentary in the Main Dining Room, is weird. But glad that Cruise Lines stay in business by makig fat profits off these weird diners, so I can continue to cruise on nice ships with complimentary food.

[@jimmy6tall]

The Cruise Duck with Cabin # or cell # is the same sign as the Pink Flemingo or Upside down Pineapple....Beware

[@jrzgrl73]

I have a unique magnet i put on my cabin door, just to make it easier to see after a few beverages or a late night! 😂

[@heideleskun1163]

That night view is AWESOME. I'd LOVE to be on a cruise every day. Thanks for the sponsor We need MORE out lets for better health health. The disregard of it is heartbreaking. Cruise Ducks started from a mom. I say you be you, who cares what others say. Personally I Don't Care what others do. I do what I WANT.

[@pamelarowland6724]

Going on a Halloween cruise - door will be decorated as I always do something ( the cabin stewards always tell me they love door decors) in addition I’ve located a place I can get ducks in Halloween costumes- yes I’m gonna hide em!

[@Steven-er2bt]

Hey Tony and Jenny, another random appreciation post! Thanks! Do you have any plans to go on Celebrity again? Keep up the great work! We're on the countdown for our next Celebrity cruise. Woo Hoo!

[@cecedavis9840]

Loved it

[@LakeCupid]

You should look up the history of the ducks. It's an awesome story :D

[@Allinmyworld]

Hey Tony awesome video how you feeling? I would say one thing "weird" about cruising is cruise culture or cruise tok where people talk about the ships they've been on, where they went etc., watching youtube videos about it, Facebook group pages, etc. People who never been on cruises might think that's weird or not into it

[@jerrymcghee6788]

I've seen people decorate their doors and room fronts like that at disney. That's the only other place I've noticed it besides a cruise ship...