Cruise News: Man Overboard, Carnival Drops Casino Perk

[@schhnan]

the teenager was CORRECT! congratulations to him for FOLLOWING THE RULES!

[@triciac1039]

The child is obviously more responsible than his parents!

[@karendelong9184]

Kid was totally right. Parents were irresponsible.

[@steadfastselectionsrenee5869]

The kid was the responsible one. The parents are idiots and in no way should be mad at him.

[@joshuaholloway]

It sounds like the teen is more responsible than Parent

[@SeaLegJourneys]

The kid was 100% right. Have a great weekend Doug!

[@CruiseRadio]

Have a great weekend too.

[@ZMPF9999]

I am on team teen

[@gerissethlavalle6593]

Thank God the parents didn’t pass on the stupidity onto their tennage son. 😂

[@gavenmclrn]

I side with the teen. All aboard means it and and the ship will not wait.

[@mikeshaw4610]

The parents were wrong. The child even warned them to watch the time.

[@STARGATE136]

I side with the teen, the parents should have known what the back aboard time was and listened to there child.

[@susandowney6386]

The teen was more responsible than his/her parents

[@KCYSR]

Depart time means DEPART TIME! No exceptions! The parents were wrong!

[@stephensladaritz9737]

The teen; 100% right. The parents; need to take a course in parenting.

[@nitab1971]

Which should be given by the son!!

[@stephensladaritz9737]

@@nitab1971 He DOES have more grey matter than both of his parents put together.

[@dorothygiunta8519]

Smart! Kid is in the right!!!!

[@michaelburke3552]

That teen was correct, that you Doug.

[@CruiseRadio]

You’re welcome

[@Partymafia77]

I side with the teen.

[@RED-cy7ig]

Me too.

[@stevenhill1954]

I side with the teen also.

[@archiescottincny]

Another week of excellent reporting. Thanks for all you do. Those parents should have bought an alarm clock.

[@CruiseRadio]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@The_Nauti_Cruiser]

The kid did what he had to do lol leave them behind, No reason to be mad at him when he was playing by the rules. Have a great weekend Doug.

[@CruiseRadio]

Have a great weekend .

[@BeefromSC]

Good morning and happy Friday!!!!

[@CruiseRadio]

Happy Friday !

[@reginab8432]

Totally agree with the kid, who appears to be responsible 😊

[@mauricemosley8380]

Have a great weekend.

[@CruiseRadio]

Have a nice one .

[@partyoftwocruising]

Doug, Patrick from Party Of Two Cruising. Just wanted to drop a quick note to say that I watch you almost every day and you do a great job. Quick, informative and right to the point. I am currently on the Carnival Paradise and I’m heading to the casino to get my $25!!! NOT!!!

[@CruiseRadio]

I hope you’re enjoying your cruise !

[@Tatyana_2373]

Good morning thank you Doug

[@CruiseRadio]

Good morning Tatyana.

[@jeffreyfritz5866]

The teenager was right the parents were wrong. The departure time is not a secret and the parents should have been more responsible.

[@davidhayn6513]

Thanks Doug

[@CruiseRadio]

You’re welcome David.

[@cindybridges3046]

Doug I love watching your cruise news every morning before I begin my workday. Thank you so much for starting off my day with the latest news. Oh and LOL so the kid knew to be onboard on time and but the parents didn’t 😂😂😂 I love it!

[@CruiseRadio]

I appreciate you !

[@Lamb9491]

Son. Adult are definitely at fault for not being back on time

[@JenniferFiocca-ri6op]

I would absolutely side with the teen. He completely understood how important it was to be on ship time and to be back in time. He seemed to be the only responsible one and understood how cruising worked. Just the same for being on time for a flight. You're not there, they leave without you.

[@CMETraveling]

Thank you, hope your weekend ahead is a good one. #tgiff

[@CruiseRadio]

I hope so too! Enjoy.

[@veneiamichelledunbar3445]

The teenager was absolutely CORRECT! He should have asked the parents if you are 45 minutes past your flight departure time, will.the plane wait for you? Nope, unless you are the pilot or crew!!

[@doncannon3195]

Regarding the parents being left behind, that’s a no brainer. They are adults and have no one to blame but themselves. It’s nice to see a kid acting like an adult and being responsible.

[@andrewsabol5045]

Good morning Doug Thanks for the updates 👍 Have a great weekend 😊

[@CruiseRadio]

Have a nice weekend.

[@leannspurlock2743]

Parents were wrong.

[@tillyortiz346]

Parents should know about getting back on ship on time!! Thanks for my morning cup of coffee news!!!

[@TinaBiebe]

The kid was being the responsible one. And hearing the parents not only waved to know why the ship didn’t wait but scolded their child - good grief. I hope he continues to do well in life and keep his head at all times. For the parents - just total idiots.

[@sharondalynnewton7562]

I side with the teen. The parents are idiots not wanting to take accountability for their actions. To think, had the teen stayed with them, they would have been buying three expensive plane tickets to meet up with the ship. Either way, they would have been upset with the teen.

[@kathyjeffrey1786]

Morning Doug Prayers to the family of the passenger that went overboard.My daughter and I chuckled when we read the story about the parents lol.beautiful photo. Ty for the updates Have a wonderful Wkd 😊

[@CruiseRadio]

Hope you both have an amazing weekend !

[@vickigulley9479]

Amazing they raised a responsible teen. Way to go kid!

[@susanpignato1850]

The teen was correct. Shame on the parents for thinking that the ship would wait for them.

[@gwenhaynes-burel4830]

Kudos to The teen,for being responsible the one. Even warning parents to watch the time.

[@gregmctevia5087]

Well, Doug it seems we have a consensus. I will join the majority in finding for the 18 year old son. The parents, who are both adults, were responsible for returning to the ship in time for departure. On that happy note, we'll look forward to you next posting. 😊😊😊😊

[@2bluize1]

Heard about this but the other story said it was a daughter not a son. I think the child was correct and more responsible than the parents. The parents shouldn’t be made at their child or the ship, but admit they were irresponsible.

[@julieb7882]

The teen girl was correct. Also they were angry because she alone didn't make the ship wait.

[@pamelabrauer9450]

Pretty sure that most responsible people would side with the young adult, not his irresponsible parents. And the fact that they were angry because of this speaks volumes about their parenting skills. It’s good to know that sometimes kids turn out okay, IN SPITE OF their parents.

[@tripperdan]

LOL, oh please! The kid was the one who was responsible not the parents. Ship movement isn't something you play with.

[@troyherbert449]

I'm always going to side with the ship on this issue. People need to pay attention.

[@chew143]

I am with the kid totally! The onboard time is a cardinal rule.

[@jpilcher9201]

The teen was way more responsible than his parents! Good for him!

[@chyka7415]

Good morning Doug, thanks for the news this week. Have yourself a good weekend.

[@CruiseRadio]

Thanks for watching. Have a good weekend.

[@motel1029]

The kid of course!!

[@darleneadams3137]

Nice to see a young man has the sense to follow the rules when his parents don't.

[@janajeffsilvernickelladventure]

Way to go young man!!

[@APOPHIS1989]

Every time I cruise with my mom, I tell her that I will not hesitate to leave her behind if she misses all aboard. I spend just as much as her to be on the cruise and can't afford to add another flight to the cost. Luckily, she trusts me and always comes back with me.

[@arhappy2]

The teen was very responsible Shame on the parents

[@johndittmer8488]

I side with the kid. He was being responsible, and he TOLD his parents not to forget to get to the ship soon. All that money they thought they would save by haggling with the local merchants is now lost. Always plan to get to the ship about an hour early. It's expensive for ships to overstay in port.

[@donnathompson1682]

Good morning Doug! Thank goodness the teen was not entitled like the parents. Imagine the ship waiting for the parents to shop and I’m still trying to digest they were mad at the teen for not having the captain wait on them. Some people! Have a great day!

[@CruiseRadio]

hey there , have an amazing weekend.

[@laurenschenck5355]

Fantastic news updates and always make my days happy and productive and fun thanks Doug 🤩🤩❤❤

[@CruiseRadio]

I appreciate you Lauren !

[@markt.3454]

Mornin' Doug!! Oh my... Did those parents really think their teen would "hold the ship" for them??? Of course the teen is in the right, and the parents.... What's beyond being "off in the weeds"? La-la Land?

[@lorimasterson8427]

Definitely the teen was right! And now he gets a day or 2 on the cruise with no parental supervision 🎉

[@susankrahling6326]

I saw with the sun… The only adult on their cruise vacation. Good for him.

[@glennfojtasek2649]

Hard to believe someone thought thousands should be delayed for a shopping trip. Congrats to the teen for being responsible.

[@carolatchley3797]

I absolutely agree with the teen.

[@francessinobio4522]

What is wrong with these parents !? Clearly the son is the one with the smarts !

[@marybarnum437]

Little tough love there

[@VITRAVELINGTHEWORLD]

I go with the kid being right 100%

[@rebeccapeterson3028]

Way to go teen for being responsible 🎉🎉🎉

[@garyphillips1459]

Father didn’t know best on ship time. Nice to see a teen doing the right thing😇😇

[@user-vl8hv8rt8c]

Good for that teen to get back to ship. Silly parents. Not on time bye bye. Thanks Doug have a great weekend.

[@CruiseRadio]

Have a great weekend

[@laurenschenck5355]

Happy Friday Doug hope you have amazing weekend 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@CruiseRadio]

Have an amazing weekend.

[@kirksimpson517]

Kudos to the kid!

[@nitab1971]

Team Teen, here. The young man should be commended.

[@steveturner1644]

Thats about 20 perks cancelled, still going up on price.

[@laurenschenck5355]

So sad and heartbreaking another man overboard on MSC 😢❤😢

[@jeremyforino2933]

They should be proud that they raised their child right. Especially in the times we live in. "Do as I say and not as I do" is how that goes?

[@donnapee8402]

Hello Doug, that is the funniest story.i'd be proud of my child for being the responsible adult. Hope that didn't cost the parents too much money

[@CoachKip12]

Good job kid!

[@jackmortimer329]

Changing the loyalty program does not sound good. The cruise lines seem to be reducing the perks for their loyal customers. Maybe they feel we have already spent tons of money with them, and they are focused on attracting new customers who don't have the memory of how cruising used to be.

[@jeffpeterson4978]

I'm with the 18-year old kid. He has waaaaaaaay more maturity than his parents, apparently. Have a great weekend!

[@brendareed1224]

The teenager showed maturity

[@vincentsantoiemma5501]

The teenager was more responsible than the parents! These parents should be ashamed.

[@matthewbrandley9027]

Smart kid. Damn good common sense. Parents sure need some

[@alaynacavallaro5707]

Considering he was 18 considered an adult for many cruise lines he was right and he probably had the time of his life until his parents met the ship!

[@Jana-x3n]

Good morning Doug! Totally siding with the teen…sounds like his parents have a little problem with responsibility. There is no merchandise/souvenirs THAT IMPORTANT that you miss the ship. Have a great weekend!

[@CruiseRadio]

Have a good weekend!

[@CindyKapise-Farmer]

Great job for the teen

[@DJ_Andreas]

TEAM TEEN! It's amazing the teen had the common sense, given the parents lack of it.

[@TLSTWIN]

The casino actual is not carnival. It is a separate company, just like the shops are separate businesses

[@martinharrison9957]

The teenager acted in a totally responsible manner

[@marktheadore2786]

Absolutely no way should anyone be angry at anyone other than themselves for being left behind at port due to missing the all aboard time

[@glenh4569]

I hope Carnivals loyalty program update includes carrying your Carnival status across all of the brand lines. You become Platinum and you get a bottle of water, free laundry, a pin and get a free drink at a reception..... it appears they do not value your loyalty much!

[@dianem1952]

Yes for the teen. ‘Here’s the rule, Mom & Dad. You are NOT entitled to have the ship wait for you!’

[@donaldhooper3064]

I am strongly on the side of the son. He adhered to the rules. Bet they won't do that again. Don H Ocala, Fl.

[@Megansaysthis]

Definitely on the kid's side on that one, entitled parents thinking the ship would just wait for them.

[@TheRiverPirate13]

There is hope for this 18-year-old for being very responsible getting onboard on time! However, his parents sound very arrogant!

[@user-tc6it4gk8s]

Hi Doug I agree with their son I would have left them if you can’t abide by the rules you deserve to be left behind!

[@TripReviews]

Awwwww……no 25 bucks to pee away! Wonder what the new updated loyalty programs will contain? Likely some more omissions or maybe they will do the RCL thing.

[@tonylarussa4046]

I side with the teen. He warned them and they decided to go shopping instead!!

[@davidtripp3217]

The kid was right. His parents should have listened!

[@elizabethoberlin3621]

Kid was right _