AFTER 30 CRUISES THIS PERSON WAS BANNED FOR LIFE

[@fredacuneo5180]

I absolutely despise people smoking on their balcony. I'm glad he was banned. Two times Officers came to my door and searched my room and threatened to kick me off of the ship etc. because someone adjacent to me was smoking and someone erroneously reported my cabin. So aggravating! If you want to smoke on your balcony, then cruising just isn't for you. Cruising is simply NOT for everybody, those who insist on smoking while on their balcony included.

[@Nrustica]

How did they compensate you for such an invasion? Making false reports should also get people banned.

[@csh43166]

Should he have been banned for life?? Absolutely!! ESPECIALLY for telling people how they might be able to get around one of the most important safety rules on any ship!!! And SHAME on the employees for taking the bribe for an ashtray.

[@kimjohnson1216]

Have been on cruises where balcony neighbors vaped weed constantly despite being reported several times! They were bold enough to leave stateroom door and balcony door open while doing so. Also played loud music at all hours. Sure would have loved to see them banned for life!

[@notinterested6343]

That's awful!! You can't even enjoy your balcony.

[@Surfcityham]

Oceania has eliminated plastic water bottles. Instead, passengers are given an aluminum bottle to keep, and filling stations are in many areas around the ship.

[@denisekraus2951]

Some people just seem to think that rules are not meant for them. They should be banned.

[@christymurphy6571]

I'm a smoker & I would never smoke on the balcony. Too dangerous!!!

[@Girasole5849]

Fire on a cruise ship would be terrifying. Good for Carnival banning the smoker.

[@m.m.4645]

Yes, people that cannot obey common rules have to feel the punishment. And if a ban from a cruise line is the punishment - then that is the case!

[@kle1665]

I’m glad cruise companies take smoking seriously. It’s dangerous

[@vanettacovel4873]

Slipping the room attendant $50 for an ashtray sounds very "back in the day".

[@maryconner9173]

That passenger isn't very smart at all. He wastes 50 bucks instead of bringing his own. Stupid is as stupid does!!!

[@MidgeBorsilli]

I am glad they are banning people for breaking the rules. It’s about time people are held accountable for their bad behavior.

[@tduck828]

Exactly. People feel entitled to act any way they want. Its time for that to stop!

[@reillydog11]

Getting very tired of entitled people…rules are there for a reason…you don’t like rules, stay home.

[@csh43166]

Amen!!

[@vilmasvacation8599]

These people think they are above the rules delulu

[@karlhaug5001]

There should be a international no cruise list

[@sabrinalavdisarnold825]

The social media bragger embarrassed Carnival and had to be banned. If this person really smoked on 30 cruises, I’m sure his cabin neighbors complained and the cruise line did nothing to deter him or her.

[@Nrustica]

This, Carnival is simply covering their ass. They prove themselves to be trash over and over again

[@cactusjackNV]

To get banned on Carnival you really have to go out of your way for sure.

[@darleencherry4374]

At one time, you were allowed to smoke on your balcony so I would guess that maybe some of his cruises were prior to the change. I don't think Carnival was embarrassed at all. They do there best to catch these rule breakers but it can be hard. Unless they are actually caught in the act, it's not that easy to tell which balcony the smoke came from. He absolutely lied about the cabin steward because none of them would risk their livelihood for $50 bucks.

[@medic1957]

Banning this passenger/smoker not only keeps cruising safer, but also sets an example of what can and will be done to people who not only break the rules but brag and illustrate how to break and get away with it. PS: I have doubts that stewards would risk their jobs for $50, if true. I don’t know why anyone would say that.

[@JamesMemmer]

I had a smoker in the cabin next to me smoking on the balcony, took a photo, showed the photo to Customer Services, twenty minutes later security was knocking on the cabin door.

[@keithmahoney8699]

Snitch

[@nanette5916]

I'm so glad they are cracking down on smokers. He could have been on one my ships I was on That's pretty scary. Thanks, Don, for updating us often

[@susanjoy3513]

Don't know why people think they are above the rules and smoke anywhere they want. Glad they have been banned!

[@teresamiller5412]

Yes passengers smoking should be banned, so tired of smelling it on my balcony 😮

[@merlynphillips1009]

🫢 So maybe more could be smoking 🚬 on their balconies next door too

[@CherieMabrey]

Yes, I don’t think smoking belongs on the ship period but understand it’s an addiction.

[@emiliawalker4346]

I agree with these people being banned!!!

[@cynthiareifsnider5794]

The rule breaker could have gotten the steward fired for supplying the ash tray. Entitlement!!

[@musicislife39]

Also have an issue with the staff who got the ashtray for him, plus is $50 worth your job

[@eugeneeng9891]

All brands banned him from cruising for life. He's lucky enough not going to jail.

[@Catchyalater_Fishing_Co]

my wife had to stop me from smoking on our balcony last cruise and i really didnt think it was that big a deal. im glad i listened to her lol

[@Juancarlo4342]

Jail you silly person.

[@lindakowalski8687]

Now, if they can ban the people who blast their radio/phones/boomboxes on balcony so entire ship can hear it.

[@ronaldbernier462]

Hopefully all the other cruise lines will join in on banning them too.

[@birbluv9595]

There need to be cruise ships with no absolutely no smoking anywhere at any time. I must not be the only person who can’t tolerate being anywhere close to areas of the deck where smoking is allowed. Smokers can wear a nicotine patch for the week or so of their cruise!

[@WebTravel08]

In my opinion the posting of how to sneak alcohol onboard using water bottles is why we can no longer bring water and other bottled items onto Carnival.

[@RickRICKOMadill]

Great show Don. Good for Carnival!

[@franw4736]

Good for Carnival! Consequences to everything in life.

[@MS-qi1sk]

I'm in Alaska right now watching you on a princess cruise everyone is behaving and are very pleasant

[@tonyintrevado8960]

I've paid the premium for balcony and I RESENTED the nerve of some people in cabins next to me smoking on their balcony! It stinks, its illegal/dangerous and greatly reduces MY enjoyment of my balcony. Stay home!

[@pamkoch187]

Absolutely they needed to be banned!!! Also if I had know they were doing the top chef season finale I would have booked that cruise! I have not missed any of those shows.

[@susantownsend8397]

I did a galley tour on an RCCL ship with my son who has spent about 25 years working in food services. He was blown away and said he had never seen a kitchen anywhere near that clean. The thing that impressed me was that they used steam from the engine room for heat. They can bring a vat of water or soup the size of a small bathtub to a boil in about 5 minutes.

[@marthagrant143]

I heard one report that according to John Heald, they knew that this guy was probably making up this post. Guess he thought he'd get lots of attention, which he did--just the wrong kind of attention. Fire on a cruise ship is something too serious to joke around about so I'm glad Carnival acted quickly..

[@ChristineShelley]

I’m glad they banned the guy. With someone with asthma, it’s rough when there is smoking. Plus it’s so dangerous on a ship.

[@thomaslamberti6097]

Thank you very much, Don, for reporting on Mein Schiff Seven. I am very happy that I can join the christening of the ship on the 22nd in the Baltic Sea. There is also a great video from TUI Cruises on their company KZbin channel about the Sea Trials of Mein Schiff seven with English subtitles Looking forward for your next news!!! Thomas

[@kimkircher4025]

It’s about time these social media accounts get consequences for their idiocy.

[@brendapolk1723]

Definitely ban them for life.

[@bc057]

Just realize the Donald Duck at the back has a pair of sunglasses now, LOL!

[@indianasunshine833]

Ban all the smokers and people messing with food or drink. If I cruise to Alaska I would want the balcony room. Would want food to my room and no smoking. And I don’t want to walk in my room and it smells like an ashtray because people been breaking the rules for decades.

[@birbluv9595]

I had to miss a glacier calving in Glacier Bay because people in the adjacent balcony were smoking and, with my compromised breathing apparatus, i cannot be anywhere near smoke. I couldn’t even watch from inside the cabin. At the end of the cruise, the photo shop was really pressing me to buy the cruise video. They said it even includes the calving. I said then i will absolutely not buy the disc, because that calving was a maddening experience for me.

[@judydale9661]

Oh my goodness… I love MasterChef and all of Gordon Ramsay’s chef competitions! Thanks for the heads up. I’m going to definitely watch that on Bravo or Peacock.

[@cindyk3281]

What worries me is the person that breaks the rules and isn't posting about it . They're just as dangerous and just as guilty and just as stupid.

[@barblibrarian]

That was my thought. Let them post and get banned rather than do it under the table.

[@joelroach416]

I feel sure most ship kitchens are comparable to almost any kitchen on land. They prepare incredible meals for thousands of people all day long.

[@kathymizda5586]

We had a cabin next to ours smoking a cigar. Our room stank so bad. Did report it but it didn't stop him

[@vincentsantoiemma5501]

Smokers drive me crazy. Many of the cruises I have been on were hard to enjoy our balcony because of the smell of smoke. Most smokers are so damn inconsiderate and selfish.

[@m.m.4645]

Yes yes yes... We have had expensive balconies without being able to enjoy them because of awful smoker neigbours! Our complaints did not help. Consequence is: booking only insides and oceanviews. Balconies are too expensive for not being able to use them for what they are meant to.

[@brendapolk1723]

The Tui Mein Schiff 7 entered service today. It will burn low-emission marine diesel until it is equipped for methanol.

[@markm3901]

Don, you described the new fuel as methanol and then ethanol for the cruise ship. I believe it is actually methanol, which in some grades can be lower cost than marine fuel oil. Ethanol is the alcohol that is mixed with car gasoline.

[@ritajuray3917]

Always enjoy your videos. Love food shows too. Definitely will watch tonight! Husband and I have 15 cruises under our belt on various lines. We have two booked. Scarlet Lady and MSC World America. Rockstar and Yacht Club.

[@kylady1959]

Makes you think, what are these people thinking when they do this and post it!

[@pablollanos4916]

Keep up the good work don.

[@paulnelson5314]

Former smoker here, smoking is a privilege that is offered, it is not a right!

[@jacquievanauken6394]

Thank you for the news update

[@stevenhanchett7033]

Some people should be banned from Social Media! Good for the cruise lines for being strict on people who abuse and break the rules.

[@mustangkarrie]

Hi Don, my husband and I are on a princess cruise. Two weeks to Iceland from London. We were very disappointed at the fact that there’s only one production show a week. It’s now only 45 minutes and only one showing a night. This caused major issues! Only one showing at night 2500 people trying to sit in the theater. My wife has health issues so we always get there early and sit in the back on the island case we have to slip out quietly. But now with only one showing night every stair down to the stage was filled with people sitting. There were people sitting on each other’s laps. I am so surprised that princess allows the stairs to be hindered all the way down. I would think that would be a fire hazard. How can we’ve gone to just one show a night? It certainly can’t cost them more to do it twice, especially since they’re only doing one a week.

[@rogersargent7232]

We need to change it from social media to stupid media... why do people think it's OK to break the rules and brag about it I would have loved to be able to be on that sailing with all those wonderful chefs, imagine all the tips and tricks you could learn . Just like watching your channel 😊 have a great day Don

[@randijaffe-7665]

Top Chef- so sorry I missed it and will try to stream - thanks!!!

[@rebeccapeterson3028]

Happy fantastic Wednesday 🎉

[@motel1029]

Good for Carnival!!

[@mimihellmann9703]

Don , I Think That ALL CRUISE LINES SHOULD BANNED SMOKING , PERIOD ❗ It's SO SO DANGEROUS . We Had People Next to Us on There BALCONY SMOKING I even Said Your Not Allowed to SMOKE ON Your BALCONY , It's Very DANGEROUS , But they Didn't Stop . BUT Next Time l WILL CALL TO Report Them . Thanks Again For All Your Hard Work Don ❤❗

[@belxsar1504]

Well done, Carnival. 👏

[@sharonmcmickens9853]

Hi Don hope you are having a great day.

[@robertpetit8248]

About time cruise lines take action against delinquents....so many times I got back inside my cabin because of smoking neighbors. Never complaining brought any solution...

[@pattappurple]

Some people are just deliberate rule breakers. I'm glad he's been banned.

[@KenS-z6r]

A few of us have "banned" Carnival!!

[@donaldedmondson4918]

Some people, I suppose there's a lot more like that we don't hear about. I'm glad they're following up and banning those people ⚓️

[@jameshoffman2163]

Good job Carnival, but I can’t believe the attendants supported this behavior!

[@leslieoconnell2051]

He might be stuck with Margaritaville at Sea

[@billyfranquiz3910]

Great video, as always.

[@slammedgv]

That is good that they banned that passenger.

[@rayluna7032]

Ban, ban, ban them

[@Hawkins1]

Justice served

[@lisah.8653]

Pretty that can open them up to a lawsuit, just because they said it doesn't mean they did it. Careful what you ask for...

[@joannke7727]

Fires are so dangerous. Don’t people have brains

[@carljohnson6434]

My wife love those cooking shows.

[@richardoswald67]

Cruising for many years we have noticed a different type of cruise people with the attitude I'm special & will do as I please not following any protocol or set rules.

[@SuperAbcdabcdabcdabc]

Hello from PEI. I just subscribed

[@barblibrarian]

If cruise staff ignore smokers breaking rules, the other passengers have to take things into their hands. If you report it and the person keeps violating, you have to report over and over again. At some point the ship staff will have to do something.

[@debalbert59]

My husband is a smoker and he will never smoke anywhere but in a designated area. Glad he was banned for life.

[@QueenSuperJ]

Balcony smokers/smoking infuriate(s) me. I absolutely detest it. Smokers are oblivious to how horrible smoking is to non-smokers. Smokers are almost equal to drug addicts. The behavior and inability to go any amount of time without it is identical.

[@merlynphillips1009]

Don,why the cruise company did not investigate the employee who gave the ash tray for $50 and fire him for breach of his contract?

[@marianneward8980]

Let alone 30 times.

[@debbiem73]

It probably didn’t happen 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@pearlwong9345]

Was on Emerald princess last month. Had to complain 3 times that there were people smoking below us 3 times before the crew took any action. However, the officer told the guests to stop smoking while standing on our balcony which we thought was not the appropriate way to handle the situation… what do u think ?

[@stephenbarlow685]

Hi Don Yes Carnival allow smoking on their balconies I have been on many cruises and seen people smoking on their balconies. yes I know it is horrible

[@tduck828]

People are dumb to post thongs on social media. Glad they are...FAFO...acting in any way you want needs to stop. Keep these entitled people out!

[@Masterchief68]

😂😂😂

[@tduck828]

​@@Masterchief68oops I see my mistake! Haha

[@randijaffe-7665]

Why do people who do social media think everyone is their friend and think they are immune from others such as the cruise line or others! What one does for money and attention!!! Yes ban smokers or anyone doing illegal things, especially getting money and attention for posting!!

[@kevinp1904]

Keep up the good work!7

[@andrewreidy18]

cruise lines should have consistency in responding to and taking action when rules are violated. How many posts has there been about people complaining about neighbours smoking on balcony and the cruise line did nothing.

[@HOlsen-xe1xy]

Is that Eric on your video picture?, not sure what you call it.

[@lizkotchek928]

I am a heavy smoker but would never ever smoke anywhere on the ship that's not a designated smoking area. On the Celebrity Reflection there are no covered smoking areas and when it was pouring down rain I just simply went to guest services and asked to borrow an umbrella. There is NO EXCUSE for someone to smoke on their balcony and this guy was an idiot for ratting himself out. I keep trying to quit the addiction but so far haven't been successful.

[@jfmezei]

I know this guy Don who constantly posts videos about cruises. I wonder if he will eventually be banned 🙂 He really spoke of a trick to reseal water bottles after using them. I bet he'll get banned for that 🙂 On cigarettes: I was under impression that the throwing of butts at sea (pollution) was the overriding concern, as well as when in port, strictly forbidden to smoke during refueling yet people would smoke on their balconies thinking they were exempt from the rules.

[@jaypurvis7191]

I wonder if there will ever be a solar powered Cruise ship,might help bring down prices

[@choco.es.unlimited]

How do the band someone for life? Once you change your passport, how will they know?

[@williamcooper6830]

The cruise ships maybe the only ones enforcing the rules... Good!

[@michelleevans9869]

Did they ban the crewmembers as well? Why do they even offer ashtrays if it’s no smoking allowed

[@vickiezimmer4716]

At the risk of looking silly here I have to ask. It is common knowledge that smoking is prohibited on all ships, and this guy claims he just slips to room attendant money to bring him an ashtray......WHY WOULD A CRUISE LINE HAVE ASHTRAYS ON BOARD???

[@57_Triumph]

German cruise ship industry good news and bad news. First the bad news. Our ethanol-burning engines go slower and have a shorter cruise range than diesel ships. Now the good news. Plenty of hand sanitizer.

[@wendysoulliere1305]

There are rules for a reason!!

[@susantopper6809]

I imagine that person feels dumb now

[@dionbellay3960]

Did the cabin attendant get fired for helping him break the rules??

[@joannmatsko3838]

Yes, he should be banned!

[@jeffreyclinard2002]

This isn't the first time Top Chef was on a ship. Last time wasn't for the finale, and they got off at a port. I assumed former contestants or something took their place on the ship for anybody who booked the Top Chef cruise. I'm always amused by people who use social media to broadcast they break the law or the rules, then wonder why they were hit with consequences.

[@ivanmorley3735]

How long before smoking is banned on cruise ships? Maybe even ban bringing cigarettes, cigars, pipe, vapes, matches and lighters on board, just like alcohol is on some lines.