Best Pier Runner Moments | Passengers Missing Their Cruise Ships

[@kathryncashner3294]

Just a hint--if you set the timer on your phone for the amount of time you have in the port, it removes some of the worry about ship time vs. island time. Also, simply plan to be back 75 minutes before "all aboard" time. If you messed up the times, you are still 15 minutes early.

[@tomsunday]

Those are fantastic tips. I am going to use the timer on my cruise in a week. Thanks Kathryn!

[@badboytoby]

We always go back to the ship 2 hrs before time to leave no matter what. I never want to be left behind

[@tomsunday]

@@badboytoby not a bad idea at all.

[@karenoverfield4870]

Great idea

[@adventureswithmimi]

I heard to never go by the time on your phone. You wear a wrist watch and set it to the ships time.

[@dorothyrohland4689]

Let's use the correct wording...the ship didn't leave them behind..THEY WERE LATE!

[@tomsunday]

Great point Dorothy, agreed!

[@lscn12]

@@tomsunday On the first one, the children's uncle was on board with them, so they were safe ;)

[@Victoria-ie2wi]

Late people are arrogant. They think they are so important that they can keep others waiting.

[@2ndhandSue]

No Dorothy!! That would mean they would have to take accountability for their actions! Entitled people don't take accountability - it's always someone else's fault!

[@christopherborum6551]

The ship still left them behind. That's the effect, that they were late is the cause.

[@SayKyleNotCow]

Pro tip: If you always make sure you’re on the ship in time to order a drink and watch pier runners you’ll never have to worry about missing the ship.

[@tomsunday]

Great tip!

[@JSCB-365]

We did the same on our last cruise. Got drinks and sat on our balcony heckling the runners

[@stuartb3609]

Guy at 0:46 got the sequence wrong. Drink/ Ship rather than Ship/ Drink.

[@julietteoscaralphanovember2223]

Me and my husband luv watching pier runners but I'm always rooting for them, except people that are always the last ones and always late.

[@sewistnotsewer]

Best cruise tip ever!

[@stephenwhinnley1591]

My wife and I had the displeasure of multiple annoying interactions with a couple in the cabin next to us. Noisy, profane, rude behavior on the balcony. It got worse when we asked them to moderate their behavior. We were overjoyed to witness them running for the ship as it was already pulling away. To my surprise the ship stopped, turned around and got them. Just kidding. The rest of our cruise was peaceful.

[@dodgyyoutuber9560]

Sounds like a miracle

[@silviawassef504]

😂😂😂😂😂 you got me for a moment.

[@carollewis3912]

​@@silviawassef504 Me too!

[@LiffeyKing]

​@@silviawassef504me too😅

[@larhondah.2793]

😅😅😅😅😂😂😅😂😅

[@tjr-007tt]

The entitlement of some of these people to expect the ship to wait or even turn back towards the pier for them smh

[@tomsunday]

Some people just do not get it.

[@AllyBubblesSpriggs]

Ships are incapable of coming back... Once it's moving that's it...

[@cvn6555]

Sometimes that is the case, I'd imagine. Many people are self-absorbed. Some have lost track of time while some of them are not on ship's time as their watches reset to local time and they did not realize it. These last ones think they are back in plenty of time only to realize that they are woefully late. Still others went out on tours and either traffic or accidents kept them from getting back when they should have been well within the cutoff. And I bet quite a few get all liquored up and lose track of everything.

[@bcarter9252]

@@AllyBubblesSpriggs NO. its just like a car, put the boat in reverse and check your mirrors

[@Andruh999]

@@bcarter9252 NO. There is very little similarity between the propulsion plant on, and manoeuvring of, an oceangoing cruise liner and an automobile. It is often very unsafe or effectively/practically impossible to return to a berth so shortly after leaving. Do they have astern propulsion? Of course. But it's not like backing you car into a parking spot.

[@Ben_the_Rosafan]

As someone who's had to deal with the entitlement of the chronically-late (and has even gotten in trouble for calling them out in the past), these pier-runner videos are SO cathartic.

[@tomsunday]

I am sorry to hear you had to deal with this. Im glad you enjoyed the video. I have a video dropping tomorrow from my latest cruise that showcases another pier runner moment. Some people will always be late.....

[@robdog7516]

These “pier runners” are the same people that live the closest to work and are late every day. I worked with a guy that lived literally 10 minutes from work. He would be 20 minutes to 30 minutes late almost every day. I asked him one time when he realized he was gonna be late? Was it after the time he was actually supposed to be at work? Being late, all the time is selfish, people are expecting everybody else to work on their time schedule. I’m glad to see that these ships leave when they say they’re going to leave. When it cost people thousands of dollars to re-join the ship or to head home maybe they will learn their lesson? 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@bukboefidun9096]

These situations are what every on-time cruise passenger dreams of... watching them waving and flailing away as the ship sales away... aaaaahhhh

[@izzo2998]

Yes! I have dealt with a few. The narcissism is stunning. Even had one tell me, after showing up at a restaurant for a group dinner 1.5 hours late, basically, "Well, that's who I am and that's not going to change." Or some such. She was a good person, but thought everything revolved around her.

[@cantiaci]

@@izzo2998 There is nothing good about a narcissist, worthless parasites of society, take everything and give nothing back and abuse you for the privilege.

[@marieleelee]

Pier runner videos are some of my favorite videos online. As someone who has worked customer service for a long time, it’s so cathartic to see people have to deal with the consequences of their actions.

[@suave-rider]

this gives me the ships

[@PinkGoldAbby]

Jfc does being a miserable customer service worker mean wishing death on every man, woman and child on earth

[@shh5627]

The kids who were on the ship that left their parents behind were fine. There were other family members on the ship that took care of the children. If you saw the whole video, it was the wife's fault. The wife hadn't returned and the husband got off the ship to look for her and they ended up both being left behind.

[@tomsunday]

Glad to hear the kids were looked after. Thanks for the information. I wonder why she was late and by herself.

[@ravenID429]

@@tomsunday 🍹🍺🍸🥃 lol

[@tomsunday]

@@ravenID429

[@frankgraham1996]

True love...the Husband get stranded with wife in a strange port ...there are no laws that protect your rights... you may even be robbed at gun point.. I dont like cruises for various reasons but those who do have to be VIGILANT to follow the rules of the ship. Otherwise your relaxing vacation will turn into your worse nightmare and you will miss that boss that you hate back home.

[@criminallyautistic8372]

@@tomsunday I would've stayed on the ship with the kids. 1. As a parent I would've worried sick about the kids regardless of other family members aboard or not 2. I'm not about to ruin my vacation just because my wife is slower than a 1 legged turtle. "Bye honey!"

[@tarnishedknight730]

My wife and I took a cruise every year, in November. We made it a point to be back in time to grab a quick snack and head to the best place to watch the "Pier Runners". This was one of the better parts of the cruise.

[@tomsunday]

Did you catch a glimpse of them? I will be on the lookout on my next cruise.

[@criminallyautistic8372]

@@tomsunday My bf and I are on a cruise rn. We watched a lot of pier runners so far. We took 4 pit stops recently. And none of them made it. I stuck my head over the balcony and started singing the theme song from Rocky when he's climbing running up the Lincoln Memorial stairs and everyone joined in. I'm not kidding.

[@tomsunday]

@Adam Shirk oh wow, that is eventful. You picked a good cruise! Did you happen to record any of it? I can shout you both out if you send it to me. Either way, I hope you are both enjoying your cruise! Cheers!

[@criminallyautistic8372]

@@tomsunday I'm having a wonderful time. My boyfriends love to spoil me(I'm in a poly relationship) I did record the running and singing but its meant to be a home video. But if any other footage I'll probably upload maybe. Sometime. A shotout would be beautiful.

[@christopherborum6551]

@Adam Shirk just FYI, he's not climbing the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, it's the Philadelphia Museum of Art. There's a statue at the bottom of the steps.

[@jimtalor7971]

" Stop..stop....I was haggling at this street vendor around the corner"😂 There are folks who have no sense of time management to the point they would be late for their own funeral!

[@ernietetrault3403]

As if it wasn't embarrassing enough to realize you missed the boat, imagine a shipload of passengers pointing and laughing!

[@tomsunday]

😅

[@fluffytail6355]

You’ll never be forgotten - video will continue to point and laugh at your for eternity

[@guaguatengteng]

Shouldn't point and laugh, it's already their loss to miss the ship, they have already gotten consequences, ship and everyone else is not expected to wait but still don't shame, you don't know if they were in some kind of situation.

[@billyray577]

I imagine, in Roman times, the crowd behaved like that at the Colliseum.

[@eleonoraschotsborg]

I would be the one laughing the hardest.

[@phils3143]

In most cases, entitlement. It's a cruise ship with thousands of other passengers, not your spouse impatiently waiting in the car.

[@tomsunday]

Very good point.

[@Jay.Kellett]

Spouses can be abused....cruise ships....not so much.

[@stevenpalmer7793]

Well said! I like your outlook and attitude!

[@germyw]

I mean, there’s thousands of people on that ship. A handful being late out of thousands is predictable. Doesn’t mean they need to wait for them but being late isn’t some moral failing. And, no. I’m NEVER late. My anxiety won’t allow it.

[@julietteoscaralphanovember2223]

I'm usually late for everything but dang, not when it comes to a cruise ship. I don't want to be embarrassed and keep thousands waiting

[@JH-lw1fz]

The greatest pier dash I ever saw, was in 2012 a couple where the husband was jogging to the ship and a brisk pace group walked past the wife and right up to the gate and made it in time. The husband then stood waiting while the wife took a very obviously slow waddle down the pier screaming expletive's at her husband for fat shamming her and yelling at the crew "don't you dare". Well we watched the crew offer the husband on or off and then abruptly closed the gate. When the Captain was making his rounds, people ask him and he responded with "Passive aggressive behavior and threats towards crew members is not tolerated, her being late to the pier was the second reason she was left behind. I heard her from the top deck and made the call" 2 nights later we ran into the husband and got him sloshed, man was oppressed by that woman for 20 years.

[@dodgyyoutuber9560]

He had the nads to ditch her for the cruise? What was his opinion on the matter when you met him?

[@JH-lw1fz]

@@dodgyyoutuber9560 The husband and adult children unloaded a lot of dirty laundry. It was basically the last straw, the stories were told to me while drunk and over 10 year ago.

[@AL_goTrader]

I wish you had a video. 😀

[@ScottMStolz]

Did the husband get on the ship or not? Or did you meet him at the next port?

[@realityisenough]

@@JH-lw1fz did he stay at port or get on ship

[@waysandmeans3984]

I love how they wave to the ship like they’re gonna stop for them.

[@loupgarou-dj3tm]

I'm sure lots of people waved back.

[@tomsunday]

😅👋

[@LB-rc7jp]

Denial at its finest 😂😂😂

[@tigergreg8]

If I was a Captain, and you were late, and walking, not running, I'd pull away immediately

[@tomsunday]

😅 I'm with you!

[@captwar]

It is not about pulling out immediately. It is more about the gangway. Once the gangway has been taken down they are not going to take the time to hook it back up. That would take too long. It would delay the ship. It they were about to take down the gangway and they saw you running toward it they would wait for you. If the gangway is already down they are not going to hook it back up.

[@Scolopente]

This. I was crew and played golf with the captain at every port. That's what he told me. If a late passenger is sprinting for the ship, he'd probably wait, if they were casually walking back he'd leave them. Run for it!

[@tigergreg8]

@@Scolopente Thank you.

[@ohcrikey-bd6dr]

'​@@captwar pulling away immediately '. That made me laugh. It's not a speedboat. 😂

[@666AnnMarie]

I was one of those late returns. I thought I had plenty of time to walk back. When I arrived, the ship was down to one open door. I did make it to great cheers from my fellow passengers. I was never late again.

[@tomsunday]

It's great to hear you made it back, Ann-Marie! Thank you for sharing.

[@mikemanofleisure]

Jeers not cheers. 😂😂

[@karenglenn6707]

I agree, they were not cheering you.😂 How on earth could you be late for the departure of your ship? Unbelievable

[@magna116]

​@@karenglenn6707 shit happens. What is so hard to believe? You come across as an uppity snob. Fitting that your name is Karen!😂

[@Salami-backwards]

Usually I always make it back to the ship at least 1-2 hours before it sails, but one time my mom had a friend in the port we were at. We hung out with her the whole day, until it started getting late, and we have to get on the ship in an hour. We ride In the friends car but, we got into a car accident, It wasn’t major just a tap, but the other driver wasn’t very happy, so we were held back for a while, we had to run back to port, this was a while ago, so I was young and my sister who was also young was there, Including my grandma who doesn’t have the best knees. We ran as fast as we could and thankfully we made it on. Its funny because there was still people who were much later than us!

[@jackx4311]

I used to drive a bus for a college, so had pretty much the same passengers every day for months on end - and it was *ALWAYS* the same people who'd be running down the drive, with a slice of toast in hand, yelling for me to wait, when I started backing down the drive before turning. Every. Single. Time.

[@tomsunday]

Thanks for sharing Jack!

[@ambermac77]

I have a friend that I legitimately have to tell her to be here an hour before I want her here. And she will STILL be 30 minutes later than when the party starts. 🤦🏼‍♀️ Some people are truly terrible with time management.

[@tomsunday]

@@ambermac77 I know people like that as well!

[@isay207]

Thats manipulation and its intentional

[@phillwainewright4221]

I can relate to that, Jack. I drove a bus here in the UK for five years and part of my route included picking up from a school. I lost count of the number of kids I saw in the mirror running after the bus. I had a set time to leave and when that time came - I left.

[@rabidrabbitshuggers]

Thank you for pointing out the distinction between local time and “ship time”.

[@NFNJP]

No cruise ship has ever left anyone. The passenger choose not to cruise with the ship by not returning in time.

[@tomsunday]

thats a good way to look at it!

[@aat3tville181]

well said

[@TrickOrRetreat]

The comment above you disproving your claim

[@kingdommanlegacyministries7769]

True😊

[@criminallyautistic8372]

Then they run onto the pier waving their arms anyway? So the parents left the kids there on purpose?

[@HopelessWanderer87]

I have been on many cruises. The ships' PA, paperwork, phone app, and various workers tell everyone multiple times what time you need to be on the ship and the time it currently is when exiting the ship. People who do not pay attention or just assume that the ship will wait are 100% responsible for their actions. If you're on a ship sponsored excursion and there is an incident that ship will wait. It's always safer to do a ship sponsored excursion.

[@tomsunday]

Thank you for the tips Cassie!

[@cvn6555]

I haven't done a cruise yet but I can guarantee I will only do official excursions for that reason alone. It is worth paying more to know that the ship will still be there at the end.

[@lynneshapiro3248]

@@cvn6555 Absolutely this. And if something happens with the excursion where the ship canNOT wait, your stay and travel to the next port is taken care of, by not only the cruiseline. Hopefully your travel insurance would kick in too, since it'd be a SHIP-purchased excursion.

[@TwoHorses7Ducks]

We always do ship sponsored excursions. Much safer and just like Lynn said, the ship will wait. And they actually advise you to do that instead of doing some side road freak show. You never know what could happen when you’re in a different country.

[@lynneshapiro3248]

@@TwoHorses7Ducks I looked up the exact timeframe that another cruise line has for the same excursion, and it seems there's not that much time to do snorkeling. Looking the timeframe up was a good thing because THIS WAY I can get ready quicker and be MORE prepared to have a good time, re: shopping bags on my feet for putting on my wetsuit, a waterproof backpack/bag for my stuff, even a thermos for coffee which will stay hot for 8 hours! It'll go in the little 'holder' on the bag. The excursion's for 4 hours, since we leave at 9 am, get there at 10:30, water temp MAYBE 65-70, and then going back to the pier while wet, so I'll wear layers and warmer clothing, Plus waterproof lipstick and eyeliner!!!

[@mattlopez-kj8du]

Had a captain just pull away from the dock. We waited an hour and a half. Blew the horn and one lady in the group of 10 just stopped walking. Closed up and left them screaming at us. Funniest thing of my life was hearing two ships singing goodbye

[@kenvalentine5341]

Back in 2008, I saw a situation at Skagway, Alaska, where the cruise ship at the pier next to ours actually left an hour before it was supposed to, and left over 30 people standing on the pier looking at the empty slip where their ship was supposed to be. The US Coast Guard was alerted and forced the ship to come back and pick up their stranded passengers. The ship in question probably carried only 400 or so passengers, far fewer than our ship's 1200. Most, if not all, of the stranded passengers had signed up through the cruise line for excursions which were due back well before the scheduled sailing time--the ship sailed without checking whether or not everyone was back aboard.

[@tomsunday]

Hi Ken! Thank you for sharing that. It's one of the first times I hear of this. What a story. Do you remember which cruise line this was? I heard of ships leaving because of the tide but not checking if everyone is onboard? Wow!

[@michaelminn3341]

What happened to the cruise line?

[@maryannanderson2213]

If the ship sailed earlier than scheduled, obviously that is a totally different story and the ship SHOULD go back and get the passengers but if the passengers were just late getting back, I am totally in favor of the ship saying, "We'll see you at our next port of call."

[@Chiberia]

name and shame the line; let people know what to avoid

[@Wellch]

12:18 get a wristwatch!

[@Stephy09sNewChannel]

My husband and I took a cruise for our honeymoon. We made sure we were back onboard even a couple hours before time to leave. There was no way we were getting left lol

[@tomsunday]

Good decision and congratulations!

[@largol33t1]

If I take a shore excursion, I am getting back on the ship two HOURS before departure time. And there's a hidden reason for that: I get first dibs on the buffet! By then, the chefs will have had ample time to restock the snacks that I missed out on. Yes, I'm sick and evil but I'm getting my hands on the salmon puff snacks first!

[@lorimikkers9141]

We are always way too early back on the ship 😜

[@candybutler1955]

I know that's right!!

[@murraychadwick9362]

​​​@@lorimikkers9141 Your not too early. You just choose the "Better to be safe than sorry" rule. If that rule was followed by ALL cruisers we wouldn't have "Pier Runners" 😂. (People who choose to ignore common sense). I have been on 3 cruises and chose to be back 2 hours early on all of them. Better safe than sorry and it doesn't ruin your cruise.😂 Being left behind will always be what you remember most about that cruise. 😆

[@alicelatouche3130]

At the port of Cabo we had to take a tender into the port. The ship was moored off the shore. We left that evening as it was getting dark As our Norwegian ship left under the guidance of the port pilots, we gradually came to a stop. Off in the distance we saw the lights of a tender approaching, which pulled up to the ship. There was a door that opened and a ladder extended onto which three people ascended. My hubby who is a former merchant seaman quipped, "They must have left the chief cook. they would never leave without the captain nor the cook!"

[@daphne10120]

I hate being late for anything. I’d be back on the ship hours before departure time. I can’t stand people who expect everyone else to wait for them.

[@tomsunday]

Im usually back at least 1 hour before the departure time.

[@rchippy2319]

Same as us we are back on board at least 4 hour's before departure 😀

[@randysmith7045]

same here, ihate to be late, even when i was in school i was always early.

[@natehill8069]

One time I was on a flight and some people got on at the last second, they kept bitching about the nerve of some people (who were smart enough to get there in time for the line) in the 1-hour long airport security screening line not allowing them to cut in line to avoid missing their plane. Having stood in the line myself just an hour earlier I had no sympathy for them.

[@bobd9775]

Back when gas was $2.50 a gallon, during a Q&A with the captain he said that for every hour they left the pier late, the ship used $23,000 of fuel to make up time to the next port. I can only imagine what it costs now

[@tomsunday]

Wow! It must be double that now. Thanks for sharing that info Bob. Appreciate it.

[@richardtruitt4646]

and the cruise line is fined for leaving late since port side crew is required while the ship is docked

[@Are_We_Having_Tea]

Also, the cruise company is charged docking and port fees by the various ports. Once the mooring lines are released, the ship is considered as having left the berth and the port. The ship can only come back to the dock if it pays the fees again and those fees are $$$$$. (It’s not just cruise ships, this is true for cargo ships as well) Also, slightly related each cruise company is allowed/has bargained for X number of docking per year in a port, they aren’t going to give up one of their precious docking allotments to pull back in to pick up someone who missed the boat. Every little thing on these ships are regulated and scheduled and subject to contract with the ports. How many hours of exhaust from the generators vs the engines, how much grey water can be discharged, how many hours of port side crew support. The fuel quantity onboard is based on X number of hours underway at Y speed, waiting at the dock with engines idling then having to run them at a higher speed to make up lost time means higher consumption rates which = more $$$. It’s cheaper for the cruise company to leave someone behind and help them get to the next destination or home than to hold the ship or come back.

[@bethewalt7385]

Gasoline and ship fuel aren't the same price, duh!

[@shanelodge391]

@@bethewalt7385 Ships bunker fuel and gasoline is derived from crude oil. Both go up if the price of oil goes up. Duh

[@williewonka6694]

Run, Forest, Run! 😅😂

[@tomsunday]

😅 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

[@db_524]

🏃‍♀️

[@OLDMANTEA]

The very least that can do is to have speakers on the pier playing the soundtrack from Chariots of Fire to help these guys out.

[@tomsunday]

😅

[@russyJ20]

Benny Hill

[@laura749]

😂😂😂😂

[@VineGrove123]

I was thinking the Benny Hill chase music.

[@nooneyouknow5516]

​@@VineGrove123if only all of them were moving fast enough. Man I'd be running!

[@shaungriffin150]

The kids were not alone, their uncle was on board with them

[@tomsunday]

Great to know!

[@weltonvillegal6258]

Pity. I was imagining kids have a raucous time!

[@marykay8587]

the kids uncle nd cousins were on the cruise, the parents flew to the next port

[@laurabanken6205]

Could have been a home alone remake where Kevin is on a cruise by himself with his family standing on the pier.

[@2ndhandSue]

Uncle's got more sense than the parents have!!

[@lindadunlap2927]

We were on a cruise in New Zealand where our dining room waiter missed the ship due to a horrendous traffic jam. Fortunately the next stop was also in New Zealand so he somehow got to the next stop. He was teased by the other staff for the remainder of the trip.

[@mikeg2939]

I saw a documentary about a cruise ship which waited about 25 minutes for one couple. This delay meant that the ship would miss its slot at the next port so they needed to sail faster, unfortunately this higher speed cost about £25k in extra fuel.

[@tomsunday]

The penalties are very costly. A lot of people don't understand exactly how much they have to pay for waiting.

[@denisebenedict6102]

It’s like passengers expect to own the whole ship and it’s timetable just because they have a ticket in their hand.

[@merryhunt9153]

I'm always back 30 minutes early. A cruise is supposed to be a time of relaxation.

[@tomsunday]

Yep. Im usually back 1 hour early to be safe.

[@Valkyrie11609]

If you arent early then you are late. And if you are late you are screwed. Most of us learned to tell time in kindergarten. Its a handy skill to retain.

[@peterreber7671]

When we were on a cruise and docked in Mauritius rumor was that the captain left his wife behind because she was late returning from an excursion. A ship waits for no-one.

[@tomsunday]

Wow! I hope they are still married! 😅

[@dankamp2872]

Perhaps she just had an unpleasant personality.

[@tomsunday]

@@dankamp2872 😅

[@ggwurld]

@@dankamp2872 Then why would he be married to her? So sick of the men hate their wives narrative.. he could ACTUALLY leave her

[@dankamp2872]

@@ggwurld Maybe she WAS pleasant when they got married, then changed into a shrew over time. Maybe they have young children and he won't just "leave her." And BTW, 70% of divorces are initiated by women - so who is actually damaging the relationship?

[@anakerose]

We had pier runners in Puerto Vallarta a couple weeks ago. Officers were trying to hurry them along and the lady kept stopping at the kiosks to shop!! There was a group of us on the top deck and on that side of the ship and we started "encouraging" them to move. We were already 20 min late leaving.

[@tomsunday]

Did you record it?!

[@cvn6555]

THAT is horrible. What an ahole.

[@yolandadickmann428]

In Napier, NZ we had some people arriving back late. We were watching them jogging along. Then one stopped to take photos of the musicians and vintage cars on the pier. No regard for everyone who were waiting.

[@romeoslover817]

to shop? leave their asses. they are obviously not finished with their excursion and need more time

[@dieseljester3466]

I've worked the tourist industry in Ketchikan, AK for two seasons and Pier Runners are freaking hilarious. 🤣😂 They're always like "OMG HOW COULD THEY LEAVE WITHOUT ME!?"

[@CrustyUgg]

I hope you tell them "they don't leave without you..."

[@thisismagacountry1318]

Take videos and post them for us to enjoy.

[@showguyer]

I love how they wave like they think its gonna stop and come back lol

[@tomsunday]

Come back! 😅

[@keithrickson8522]

I'm never late for anything. Cruise ships, appointments, my own funeral. I arrive exactly as planned.

[@tomsunday]

Punctuality is key! 👍

[@darrenrobinson9041]

FYI, your funeral is set for May 31st, in the year - 20........ 79.

[@CynthiaRockroth]

I was taught to be on time by gradeschool. TARDYS ON REPORT CARD WERE PUNISHED PERIOD. at the breakfast table your butt was warm if dad finished and you weren't seated yet. I was NEVER LATE. I find it childish for grown adults whom can't figure out how to be on time for appointments without someone else MAKING THEM BE ON TIME. ( my mom was like this.) And they do it on purpose. HOW DID THEY EVER GET A PASSPORT TO GO ON A CRUISE?

[@WildBikerBill]

@@CynthiaRockroth How did they get that passport? Like everything else - at the last minute. And they sweated it showing up on time.

[@vickikay54]

Me too. I can look God himself in the face and swear I've never been late for anything. I always add in a fudge factor. As i've gotten older, I've become increasingly rude to people who keep me waiting. Five minutes and I get narky, ten minutes and I'm no longer there. My own daughter knows I will not wait.

[@hrimfaxi1]

I love everything about the concept of "pier runners" :D

[@crazy4dariver]

Had some dock runners in the VI. We were only going over like 200 miles so the Capt waited. Bow and Stern line still on but 2 hrs late, is unacceptable!!! Here they finally come. They ran 20 ft then walked. Capt dropped the lines and left them. I talked with the Capt and two Officers at the Captains dinner that night. He waited due to weather anyway. Epic!!!

[@tomsunday]

Wow! Thanks for sharing!

[@Andruh999]

That's how it should be handled!

[@dodgyyoutuber9560]

Hence, run run run

[@marklivingstone3710]

One guy I saw in a documentary on the QE2, a first class passenger rang Cunard to advise he was running late but was on his way to the ship. Ship did wait,although Captain was getting concerned about the incoming tide. If they had to wait much longer the ship would have problems clearing a bridge. When the guy arrived he saw the Captain and thanked him ….and then told him he was delayed because his driver couldn’t find a tabacconist who stocked the cigars he liked. Captain was not impressed and told him so.

[@fanngurl164]

he was delayed because his driver couldn’t find a tabacconist? the audacity to even tell the captain that!

[@tomsunday]

I would have kicked him off the ship for that. The nerve! Wow.

[@jublywubly]

They should have left him behind. Bloody drug addicts don't care about anyone else or even themselves.

[@spannaspinna]

I bet if he was in third class they would’ve sailed

[@reasonabledoubt6908]

Smokers!! Self centered by habit and nature..

[@Lighthammer66]

I'd probably just never get off the ship. I'd just come out for this free show and take home some good memories.🤔😆

[@dzikijohnny]

It's worse in the Navy...you miss your ship...they charge you to fly you out to next port and you can expect to lose a stripe or two...we had one guy just miss the ship in the US Virgin Islands, but catch a ride on a Coast Guard Cutter. He just had the Captain scream at him for 10 minutes and that was all. The Captain was so amused that he was actually able to catch a ride he didn't punish him further.

[@tomsunday]

Thank you for sharing the story John! Never a good thing to be screamed at by the Captain. Kudos to the Coast Guard and thank you for your service!

[@dryan8377]

wow. missing movement is one of the most serious offenses you can be charged with in the navy. that dude was lucky!

[@eagander]

Once the ship starts moving away from the pier, it ain't coming back! 1) Stay on ship time, 2) come back an hour before call time (which also lets you avoid long lines to embarkation), 3) only take SHIP'S excursions (if you're on one and it's late back, the ship WILL wait). If you're on your own, too bad, so sad!

[@tomsunday]

Great tips!

[@laraschauble]

I would just hang out at the pier just for the show...and enjoy some popcorn and a drink...😅 I have never been on a cruise...maybe someday I will go 🙂

[@tarnishedknight730]

Me and five other passengers from the Dawn Princess returned 45 minutes late from a diving excursion. On the trip back to the ship everything that could go wrong, went wrong. A heard of goats blocking the road, a delivery scooter/truck with a flat tire blocking the road, and the only "traffic jam" that Aruba had seen in years, all combined to make us late as hell. Fortunately, being that this was an excursion arranged by the ship, they had to wait for us. The cab (minibus) driver drove right up to the gangway to let us off. He refused to take payment for the ride and thanked us for being so patient. As we were scrambling up the gangway to the ship, the Captain announced throughout the ship that we (the late people) had arrived and the ship would be leaving immediately. There was a loud and sarcastic cheer the rang out from the two ship at the pier. Then the Captain announced that we not to blame for the delay as it was not our fault for being late. At that point, there was a very loud cheer and applause from our ship, and the Carnival ship across the pier. Even though the Captain had absolved us of any wrong doing, the eyes of hundreds (maybe thousands) of people were on us and it sucked. As we got onboard, my wife and the wives of the other guys were standing in the lobby at the top of the gangway; all of them with their arms folded, drumming their fingers on their arms and looking very dissatisfied. Fortunately, they were just giving us guys a hard time. That (thankfully) was my only time as a pier runner. We (the six couples) spent the rest of the cruise as friends, sometimes even taking excursions together.

[@tomsunday]

What a story! Thanks for sharing. I bet this experience brought you all closer together. I'm glad you made it back with a bunch of new Friends!

[@tarnishedknight730]

We did have special camaraderie for the rest of the cruise, which made the cruise special.

[@akovacsrealtor]

I used to work on cruise ships as a dancer 💃& singer long time ago and one Sunday my bf and I lost track of time in Venice (not sure how it happened, normally we’re very punctual people) and the worst part was that you can’t run some part of town because of water canals. As staff members we had to be onboard 30 min before passengers so in that aspect we’re 30 min late but we made it just on time (30 min before departure) It was very stressful and I still have occasional nightmares about missing the ship😁

[@tomsunday]

Thanks for sharing Alexandra! I'm glad you both made it back on time! 👍

[@stevensmith204]

We saw it as the sundowners entertainment , many a time have I and many others spent time at the rail watching hapless drunks making a fruitless effort at re-joining the vessel

[@edmctug8800]

Yes pier Runners, Same as commuters late for the commuter boat, Ran a old commuter boat in Boston during the 1980s, You always get some one running down the dock as your backing out of a ferry slip, there jumping up and down waveing there arms,, priceless !

[@tomsunday]

😅 I bet you saw a lot of that. Thanks for sharing Ed!

[@Lifted0311]

in my experience most people miss the ship when there is a difference between local time and ship time. Most people use cell phones now a days, which auto turn to the local time. Their so used to using that to tell time, they forget ship time is off. We fix this by always using the ship ap to tell time, because the ship app is always set to ship time

[@tomsunday]

Great tip EB! Thank you.

[@hannah1948]

goog to know!! thanks!!

[@largol33t1]

I almost learned this the hard way. Fortunately, I saw a clock at the airport and was shocked to see that my phone automatically resets the time whenever I'm in a different time zone. I guess it uses GPS to track where I am and adjusts itself immediately. Don't forget to go into your settings menu and click the switch that says "Switch between time zones." That might help. I also download a free kitchen timer app and set it for the amount of time remaining before the flight leaves.

[@eagander]

I wear an old fashioned wrist watch (you know, hands and numbers), to make sure I know ship time!

[@cattysplat]

Now imagine not relying on an app to think for you. People used to be able to do it!

[@mayalaurenboyd]

I’m going on my first cruise in March and I’ve ALWAYS known that these cruise ships will LEAVE YOU. They don’t give a f because they gave you a deadline when you first booked your room. I wish more companies and people were like this. Might have more people coming in on time.

[@TrendyAdventures]

One aspect to note is that ships/vessels pay fees/taxes to the ports or country they enter. Once the rope is untied they cant come ashore unless those fees are paid again. So it is way cheaper for the pier runners to find their way home. Ship didn’t leave them they were late.

[@tomsunday]

Very good point! Thanks for sharing with us.

[@fortunamajor7239]

the ship left them because they were late lol idk why people keep acting like saying the ship left them is inaccurate

[@Bess9779]

The ship only has a specific amount of time to stay in port. Once that time has passed, even if only by a short time, a whole new block of time costing thousands of dollars would have to be paid again. It is ridiculous for people to miss the time to be back.

[@tomsunday]

Good point Bess!

[@lindadunlap2927]

We saw a couple come screaming up to the dock in Venice, Italy, in a taxi boat. Too late. The ship was already away from the pier. The taxi boat driver was stopped right next to the ship and police boarded. Apparently he was speeding. We heard later that they had taken a boat to a glass factory, not a ship sponsored tour. They didn't buy anything so the factory refused to take them back to the ship. They finally found a taxi boat but it was too late.

[@thomasdalton1508]

It would be interesting to know what the agreement with the glass factory had been. If they had arranged transportation and the factory hadn't made clear it was contingent on making a purchase, they could sue the factory for the cost of their flights.

[@lindadunlap2927]

@@thomasdalton1508 Other than watching the boat let them off at the pier and watching it get stopped by the police, we only heard things second hand. We had taken the ship sponsored tour to the same place and didn't have to buy anything. But there were independent boats waiting by the pier that were not ship sponsored so my guess is they took one of those.

[@Sashazur]

@@thomasdalton1508Or it could just have been a sign saying “free water taxi if you spend over $x”. I doubt any canny business person would make a guarantee that could leave them liable.

[@davidtucker7219]

I used to work uniformed security at the World Cruise Center in San Pedro, Ca. While I never saw any "pier runners" myself I did see a group of people who arrived at the terminal to board thier cruise ship. Only problem being that the ship had pulled away from the pier and had just entered the main channel to leave the harbor. Plus, pretty much everyone who worked there was gone for the day....The "gentleman" was having a complete meltdown and ranting about how he had been in touch with the cruise line and that the ship would not leave....😆 I was laughing like crazy all the way to my car.

[@tomsunday]

Thanks for sharing David! That must of been a fun job.

[@davidtucker7219]

@@tomsunday Your welcome. The job did have it's minutes like anything else.... Had a few rather overtly entitled idiots from time to time but given my size and attitude, no one got overtly stupid on me. But overall, it was pretty fun....One day a cruise ship stayed overnight on a port call and I was posted aboard the ship itself to help out the ship's security department. The unexpected perk with that being that I was allowed to go to the crew's mess deck for my meal break ( Food was excellent) and every hour or so someone would come along with water, juice or hot coffee for us. ☕️ (Trust me...A hot cup of coffee at 02:00 hours does help you with staying awake☕️)

[@tomsunday]

@@davidtucker7219 thats really nice they fed you and made sure you hot hot java. I always wanted to try to crew mess hall. I bet the food is good! Thanks for sharing David.

[@kayk2956]

I grew up in Palos Verdes and had a job at a restaurant at ports O’call. It was always fun watching the cruise ships leave every weekend.

[@davidtucker7219]

@@kayk2956 A few times, cruise ships would leave on week days as well..

[@davep3148]

If you’re going to go on a tour while in a port of call, always book it through the cruise line because you are guaranteed to get back on the ship even if the tour is running a little bit late. If you book excursions on your own, then your fate is in your own hands.

[@tomsunday]

Great tip!

[@jasongoldie]

Yep. I’ll do a 2-3 hour private tour if it starts shortly after getting off, but a longer tour or an afternoon tour I will always book through the cruise line. I know they’re a bit more expensive, but if it’s something I really want to see or do, it’s worth it just for pease of mind.

[@tomsunday]

@Jason thanks for sharing. Also a very good tip! 👍

[@mommy2libras]

Or book with locals but do it in the early part of the day. Don't book an excursion or decide to go on a tour that is s heduled to last until 1 hour before departure. I generally make plans or reservations through small businesses in ports but if we're supposed to be on board by 4, I plan for the activity to be done AND to have travel time back to the port (if necessary) no later than 1.

[@HeidiKohne]

Definitely! I did an Alaskan cruise last summer (totally worth it, especially on Holland America) and a shore excursion I was on came back a tad late. Because it was an official excursion through HA, they waited for us, and we found out we were literally the last people on board.

[@denniss3980]

I witnessed this once on a cruise, they kept calling this couples names over the PA thinking they might be on the ship, then as the motors fired up, I saw the couple running down the dock, they were lucky and made it just in time

[@dbentertainment9148]

I went to New Orleans on a business trip and saw a cruise ship docking area near my hotel. I heard it was sounding off and wanted to get the thrill of running over to the ship. I ran as fast as I could and I saw the ship leaving. By the time I got near the boarding area, the ship jumped to warp and was at least 4 football fields away. It was fun trying that simulation.

[@tomsunday]

You did a practice run! I love it! 😄

[@Albanwinter]

I knew someone whose mother was left. If I recall rightly she got so ornery about it that they told her she had to fly home as they wouldn't let her back on if she flew to the next port.

[@tomsunday]

Wow thats crazy. Thanks for sharing the story.

[@andrewhite4431]

That's how it should be

[@McPierogiPazza]

That must take an extreme level of ornery. Impressive!

[@Prplpassions]

I think these vids are hilarious. Since we all have cell phones, there is no excuse for being late. My favorite of these is the passengers on the ship.

[@tomsunday]

I am glad you enjoyed the videos.

[@symistry]

Omg watching this gives me so much anxiety but that last video with the tricycle 🤣🤣🤣 LOL!!!

[@tomsunday]

😅

[@bengarrott1579]

I've seen a couple other videos about the mother who missed the ship that her kids were on. The other videos mention that their uncle is on the ship with them so they're not taking the next leg of the trip by themselves.

[@tomsunday]

Great to hear Ben! Thanks for letting us know.

[@Airihi]

I was just about to comment about this, ty.

[@fourlittlebirds6166]

I can’t even imagine leaving my kids/ not being there with my kids. Heck no!

[@jworth7203]

True, but how insane to not be sure to get back on time when your children are on the ship!

[@UnscrupulousAgitator]

​@@jworth7203 Maybe they planned it 😂. Come on uncle, you will only have to watch the kids 1 time, when we go onshore, our first stop, and only for an hour. Oops, sorry we couldn't meet up for 2 weeks, couldn't find a flight. We had to stay in a 5 star childless hotel, it was torture 😂

[@ChuckRowe]

You've given some great advice, @tomsunday. I think the most important thing is keeping your phone/watch on ship time. No auto time zone setting. If you don't know how to do that, fund out, BEFORE you leave the original embarkation point, or it could really cost you. Also, for those of you who are so self-important that you think yuo can start jogging and wave your arm and the ship will come back to the dock... you're adorable... but no. That's not how it works, no matter how important you think you are, or who you know or who your related to or where you got your law or medical degree. That's what makes these videos so priceless.

[@TripNWithRed]

This is hilarious. Imagine the panic if you are stuck on the Pier watching your ship slowly pulling away. 😳🤣

[@tomsunday]

🤣

[@dianajones7073]

I would collapse in panic and cry until I couldn't see the ship anymore...then start to figure out how to get back to the boat or home ..and would never leave my kids behind without me.

[@TheycallmeMo1111]

​@@dianajones7073 😂 me too 😂😂😂

[@pamelajones1135]

I can’t imagine what people are doing to be late. I’m usually back on the ship at least 2 hours before departure!

[@tomsunday]

I'm the same!

[@ACarole]

Our Royal Caribbean excursion ran late on St. Martin and we were all late getting back. Fortunately, they waited an extra half an hour cuz there were 30 of us, and it was their (terrible) excursion. We won't be doing an excursion so late in the day anymore. It was too nerve wracking!

[@AllyBubblesSpriggs]

Shopping... Drinking????

[@tomsunday]

@@ACarole glad you made it back safely!

[@QueenKayKay47]

Traffic!

[@hebneh]

This video made me remember when I took a day trip by boat to Catalina Island off SoCal. As the boat arrived there, there was an announcement of our departure time and the man on the loudspeaker ordered all us passengers to repeat with him what time that was, more than once. That worked to really get that time clear in my memory, but my friend and I were both very careful to be back regardless. And one benefit is that Catalina isn't very big, so you're not ever very far away from the dock.

[@greggross8856]

At many ports, cruise ships have to sail on the tide. If they stop and come back to the dock, not only will they have to pay for the extra fuel burned, but the cruise line has to pay for an extra day in docking fees, which adds up to thousands of dollars. Worse, they can end up occupying a spot scheduled for an incoming cruise ship.

[@tomsunday]

Those are really good points. Thanks for the insight Greg!

[@abigailgerlach5443]

The kids on board were with their uncle. The parents caught a flight to the next port and rejoined the ship. Tempest in a teacup.

[@tomsunday]

Great to hear the kids were looked after. It was heard breaking to see Mom in such distress.

[@showguyer]

Can only imagine what that flight cost

[@eagander]

I hope the captain ripped them a new one!

[@iujt]

I was late with my family for a royal Caribbean cruise once. They decided to stop the ship and sent one of the little life rafts (not the lifeboats but the small ones) to pick us up and take us to the ship.

[@JuanAmeritano-yj5xt]

I worked in Skagway, Alaska for over 20 summers. I have absolutely no sympathy for these muttonheads. I drove tours and if there was any way we could miss a ship, the tour was over and it was an immediate return to the ship. Nobody on any of my tours ever came close to missing a ship. Say the truth, many of the people are just plain stupid and deserve to be left behind. When I was working in Skagway, a cruise passenger got on a on bus to take him into town. He sat down immediately behind my friend, the driver, and asked him what is the exchange rate into Alaskan currency. Without missing a beat he told the passenger it 2 dollars US for one dollar, Alaskan. The man gave the driver $20.00 US and the driver gave him $10.00 US back. After the transaction, the man mulled over why he had $10.00 US instead of Alaskan. Shortly he began to laugh at himself. Alaska is part of the US. He was a good sport and told my friend to keep the $10.00. There will always be people missing ships. Just make sure it isn't you. In Alaska it can be a very expensive mistake.

[@tomsunday]

Thank you for sharing Juan! Great tips and really funny about the 10 dollars. I am planning my first trip to Alaska next year. Im really excited about it. Exchange rate seems very reasonable! 😆

[@loosilu]

I'm glad the guy was able to laugh about it!

[@LagoDosSantos]

Love the cheering and the jeering, must be a good laugh being on a cruise.

[@nadanedd1131]

When in Istanbul, a city known for traffic jams, I returned to the port an hour early - and shopped at the nearby shops and was on time for boarding.

[@bethonetwo]

Unless you have been in an accident or something, there is no excuse for being late back to the ship. Good for your behind if it gets left. We make it a habit to be back on board at least an hour ahead of time.

[@tomsunday]

Same here. Im usually back on board 1 hour before they say.

[@anthonyxuereb792]

Not so, I took my mother-in-law on a chair lift to see the sights and when we got to the top they shut-down for lunch, a one hour break. Luckily it was a coach tour and I must say the passengers were not friendly, I thought it was cold on the mountain but it wasn't as frosty as the reception we got. Another time I got lost going back to the coach and the time I had allowed soon evaporated and talk about stress, every street looked like the right one only it wasn't and I had to back-track time and again. Luckily there was a great bunch on the coach and they cheered me on when they saw me running towards them. I told I'd met a girl and lost track of the time and I got patted on the back as I went to my seat.

[@eagander]

In one video I watched, a couple was over an hour late IN THREE PORTS IN A ROW! I can't believe the captain waited for them.

[@anthonyxuereb792]

@@eagander The captain is the Master of the ship, it's his call after all.

[@Salami-backwards]

Usually I always make it back to the ship at least 1-2 hours before it sails, but one time my mom had a friend in the port we were at. We hung out with her the whole day, until it started getting late, and we have to get on the ship in an hour. We ride In the friends car but, we got into a car accident, It wasn’t major just a tap, but the other driver wasn’t very happy, so we were held back for a while, we had to run back to port, this was a while ago, so I was young and my sister who was also young was there, Including my grandma who doesn’t have the best knees. We ran as fast as we could and thankfully we made it on. Its funny because there was still people who were much later than us!

[@erikhofmann8261]

There ain’t no way I’m going to miss ships movement. I am soooo not built for running 😂

[@tomsunday]

😂Im with you.

[@susanpage8315]

😂

[@tigerex777]

I'm too paranoid to be pulling something like this. For flights I get to the airport like 3 hours prior sometimes. I'd rather chill in the airport knowing nothing is going to go wrong.

[@vickikay54]

That is the only way to go. My husband and I are the same.👍👍👍

[@ravenzyblack]

I get there atleast an hour before my flight. It usually only takes me 10 minutes to get through security. Then I have time to chill before my flight.

[@Silverharafox]

I will admit me and my family were once peirce runners. Lol but we were part of a group of 50. Booked the excursion through the cruise. Both busses broke down. Making us 30 min late. We all ran.

[@courtneycoley8487]

But that wasn't your fault

[@Silverharafox]

@Courtney Coley true, honestly I saw a video a fellow passenger took of all of us. Just running down the peir. It was pretty funny.

[@tomsunday]

Glad you made it Cyrene!

[@ldover0821]

I’m always back on the ship at least 1 hour prior to departure time. Missing the ship is my worst fear on a cruise!

[@tomsunday]

I am the same. 1 hour before minimum!

[@roseq536]

In Jamaica, my cousins and aunts were cutting it REAL close. I’m not trying to be a Runner so I set the timer for 1hr before we sail back out. Cousins chose a restaurant that takes took long to plate the food, and on the way back the Aunts want to stop and take pics on the pier; things we could’ve done once we got to the island. A cousin and I left them behind. We weren’t runners, but the others barely made it.

[@ECHOGamingDiablo]

Such a funny / great video. Man you are always bringing the best tips! Thank you!!!

[@tomsunday]

You are most welcome Echo! Im so glad you are enjoying the videos!

[@ambermac77]

There are those of us who physically can’t run. That’s why I always make sure to be back on the ship an hour before the posted time.

[@tomsunday]

I also try to get back 1 hour earlier than all aboard. Great tip!

[@xo2quilt]

On my first cruise, after our day in Jamaica, we were sitting on our balcony watching another ship depart. A couple came running down the pier yelling for them to stop. They found a handy guy with a motorboat close by who took them out to their ship - not sure how much money changed hands - and the ship stopped to await their arrival at a hatch near the stern of the ship. They were lucky that they and all their bags made it onboard. Definitely taught me to not be late getting back to the ship!

[@tomsunday]

Thank you for sharing! I'm sure that boat ride cost them a lot of money.

[@andream9470]

Lol I wonder if the dude did that as a side gig. Brilliant way to make some cash.

[@xo2quilt]

@@andream9470 I kinda wondered, because he was so close to where they couple sprinted down. Excellent side-hustle!! I hope he got a couple of hundred dollars from them!!

[@permafrostinsanity1799]

It’s amazing how 1 mistake can cost you a lot of $$$. This is why I always arrive early, weather it’s a doctors appointment or a cruise.

[@tomsunday]

Good rule! Im with you.

[@andykitt0762]

This makes me feel better for what others have called the toxic punctuality in me.

[@tomsunday]

Welcome to the club!

[@kathyyoung1774]

I can’t stand to be late.

[@rickrick1802]

I love how these people are really late, yelling, and throwing up their hands, complaining to anyone that will listen to them. and still following the ship as it has to stop for them as it leaves.

[@tomsunday]

Consequences!

[@angelam5258]

FYI, Royal Caribbean's app that you use onboard has a clock in the top left corner that's always set to ship time. That way you don't have to worry being thrown off because your phone and/or smart watch changed to the local time. I'm not sure if other cruise lines have this feature also. Either way you can also bring a regular watch.

[@tomsunday]

Great tip Angela! Thanks for sharing!

[@angelam5258]

@@tomsunday you're welcome!

[@cvn6555]

Good to know. Thx. Hope all cruise lines copy this.

[@nicholaschan8750]

Oooo this is helpful as we’re going for a royal Caribbean cruise next month

[@HeidiKohne]

Trying to remember, but I think Holland America's app has the clock as well. Fortunately, the Alaskan cruise changed time zones only twice, and all the ship's clocks changed when that happened, so the ship was always in sync with local times. Their app also plasters on the home page the time you have to be back on board.

[@dawnpowers7626]

On one of my first cruises, my husband and I were up on the pool deck and a lot of people were over to one side looking over the railing. We managed to find a spot and saw a young couple standing on the dock as we sailed away. She was sobbing. IIRC, a small boat ended up bringing them to the ship. For another cruise, our plane broke down, causing us to arrive after the ship was supposed to have sailed (ALWAYS book your arrival for the day before the ship departs). However, it turns out the ship was delayed leaving for some reason and we made it to the ship.

[@RazgrizDavion81]

I'd be yelling and laughing from the cruise ship.....LOL

[@tomsunday]

A lot of people love to do just that. I always get a drink and enjoy the show before every departure.

[@susanszymanski4244]

We cruised on our honeymoon in 1982 to the Bahamas. One couple was late. They were given a ride on the pilot boat and had to climb to rope ladder.

[@tomsunday]

I wonder how much that cost!

[@olgaharris1103]

This is under special circumstances only.

[@thomasdalton1508]

Health and safety regulations probably don't allow passengers to climb rope ladders these days!

[@midnightsbliss]

I'm at work and just made popcorn for this!

[@jlawrence0181]

Part of the problem is caused by the cruise ships themselves. NCL tells everyone to be on-board by 4:30 pm in St. Lucia. I sit down in the buffet and watch starting at 4:15 pm. There are still hundreds in the port area and a people still arriving outside the port. At 4:30 pm, there are still at least 100 people in the port area. Some of them are still in one of the shops shopping. At 5:00 pm, there are still three dozen people in the port shop areas. The final people do not arrive until 5:30 pm. If you do not enforce the times strictly, people do not rush to get on the ship.

[@kathyyoung1774]

No, it’s the passengers fault

[@mecca1000]

6 cruises in and never been late 😊

[@billeldon]

We were just on our first cruise on Oceania from Seattle to Alaska and back. They had us scan our cards every time we went ashore or got on board, and everyone was on time as we often left half and hour or more early. Helps to be on a 600- and not 5000-passenger ship.

[@MakerInMotion]

Way more entertaining than the magician, comedian, juggler, or band on the ship.

[@Capricorn0084]

This is crazy lol. I just came back yesterday from Mexico, it was my very first cruise. Let's just say my ass was back way ahead of time, I refuse to be left 😂

[@tomsunday]

😂 Im totally with you. I hope you enjoyed your trip!

[@Capricorn0084]

@@tomsunday Thank you! I sure did enjoy, in fact I'm planning one for Christmas right now lol... Can't believe I've been missing out on that type of fun ☺️

[@tomsunday]

@@Capricorn0084 Welcome to cruising. You are going to love it! Let me know if you have any questions. I have lots of videos with tips that should be helpful to you. Im actually leaving this Sunday on the Celebrity Beyond and have 2 more cruises planned after that. So lots of videos coming. Anyways it was very nice to meet you, Cheers!

[@Capricorn0084]

@@tomsunday Yes indeed, keep the videos coming please! I love to share them in our group chat 🙌🏽

[@tomsunday]

@@Capricorn0084

[@SciTrekMan]

Every cruise we’d been on, we *always* planned to be back on board *an hour* before the scheduled due back time.

[@rachelreneer56]

Going on a cruise is a real life nightmare for me. Ivam just not interested. However, i do enjoy videos of tough sea moments. Ironic, i know.😊 Thanks for the video!! Oh, and it did help me learning that a ship person stays at the dock to help and look after passengers that missedthe boat.

[@tomsunday]

You are welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Maybe one day I can help change your mind towards taking a cruise. It's one of my favorite ways to vacation.

[@amorphousblob2721]

​@@tomsunday You'd need to do a lot of convincing to get me on a cruise ship. If I board a flight to the Bahamas and you board a cruise ship to the Bahamas, I believe that I get the better experience. I arrive in the Bahamas the same day I leave the US, and I only have to drive about an hour. Unless you live right on the coast, your cruise may require hours of driving, or even a flight just to get to the boat. The next day, I can be on the beach, but you're stuck on an overcrowded boat in the middle of the ocean. Sure, they have food on the ship, and it might even be _great_ food, but there are restaurants in the Bahamas, and some of them are great. Any form of entertainment they might have on the ship is likely to be available in a superior form on land at the ship's destination. The only exception is gambling, but gambling is stupid and boring, and only old people do it. And I don't have to set my clock to "plane time". Airlines are courteous enough to print itineraries in local time. I can count on my phone to automatically set itself to the correct time as soon as the captain lets me take it out of airplane mode, and failing that, the clock in my hotel room will be on the correct time.

[@DuckOfRubber]

The children were not left alone. There was another adult relative onboard who was able to look after them until the parents caught up with the ship.

[@tomsunday]

Great to hear! Thanks for letting us know.

[@mayrahenriqeuz4520]

Yes it was an Uncle

[@tomsunday]

@@mayrahenriqeuz4520 lucky for them!

[@Jay.Kellett]

I thought if kids were left alone on a cruise ship they died? Literally, the end of the world for them. Just the way of the world I guess. WAIT! Isn't there some lady on the Love Boat that might take care of them? Asking for a friend who has kids.

[@gingerman5123]

@@mayrahenriqeuz4520 As an Uncle I would just LOVE for that to happen. I'd never let the parents live it down and the kids could have alllll the junk they wanted!

[@lizswartz9822]

I've only been on one cruise, but my sister and I made sure we were back at least 30-45 minutes before the ship was scheduled to leave. It was nice because we had some time on the ship practically by ourselves

[@monoposto2285]

Thank you for showing us that those people who chronically keep us waiting sometimes reap the results of their incosideration of others.

[@tomsunday]

You are welcome!

[@billtomson5791]

Yes. Narcissism is such an insidious thing, you'll find they're always late, any consideration for you be d**ned.

[@kookymon]

Another hint, the ship will blow its horns 3 times. If you hear the first one, you have plenty of time to get there but its TIME TO GO. We had to put some hurry up in our step once but didn't have to out right run. It's best to plan on being back an hour early. Most cabbies, bus drivers and local tour operators know what time you have to be back and will do what they can to remind you and even help you. Plus you will get cheered and jeered on your way on board.

[@tomsunday]

Great tips!