Cruise try-hard fails: What were they thinking?!

Some cruise ship passengers think they have the perfect idea, but the rest of us are scratching our heads and wondering why they even attempted this.
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[@Stevenimich]

After being in the U.S. Navy for 20 years and spending 4 years on a ship… You will never find me taking a cruise vacation! But one of my biggest hates is that I find cruises to be worthless, floating cesspools of E. Coli. People are gross (but wherever you are), but being stuck in a tuna can with thousands of other travelers, it’s a hard pass for me. I’m the type of person that likes to spend time (lists of time) exploring a place not just stop for a few hours. The only exception I have are river cruises. The Nile River cruise I took in 2023 was quite nice.

[@RoyalCaribbeanBlog]

Because going on a cruise ship is like working on a military vessel? Thank you for your service, but I think you’re letting preconceived notions prevent you from taking an amazing vacation

[@Stevenimich]

@@RoyalCaribbeanBlog I'm good. I don't like group tours for one (big group tours). I prefer a group tour of less than 10 people. Being on a boat is like a big group tour. Again, I don't like how the ships stop at places for a few hours. My friend met me in Mazatlan while I spent 2 weeks there and her ship came in and we met up, but they were only in port for like a couple of hours. So, it's still going to be a "no" for me.

[@lilliankeane5731]

😂ha ha ha, I’m with you on the germ bucket idea.

[@paulapatterson4301]

So true, a cruise is a repulsive idea to me.

[@HaveyLevene]

Well said. I agree 100%,

[@barbarahallowell2613]

Wheelchair man gets a pass and a win for being a genius 😊 I have a thin inflatable camp bed for my balcony, it packs so small and it's awesome. Don't leave your trays in the hallway, it's narrow enough. I pack notecards to write notes and put a tip in.

[@dan81275a]

I am on Oddysey right now. I have seen a few disgusting things in Windjammer. The worst are people who pick items out of a food serving containers with their hands. Don't even get me started about parents who encourage their kids to run around in Windjammer as they look at their phones. Room stewards are the hardest workers. Give them a little money on the first day, then more on your last night. Take care of them and they will take care of you.

[@papierdolls]

They should charge a cleaning fee if you put your cabin mattress on the balcony.

[@hotcrazycatladyme168]

Nope, they should make them buy the mattress.

[@Honesty64]

Or a disposal and replacement fee!

[@HaveyLevene]

The experience sounds gross!

[@biffhenderson1144]

I left my balcony door open to enjoy the evening breeze. I had the lights in in my suite. Soon the suite was filled with flying prehistoric bugs the likes of which I have never seen before. EEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

[@kathleenr4047]

Plus tons of humidity. You wake up damp.

[@lauraarcher1730]

😱😱😱

[@PrivacynolongerexistsG]

Prehistoric 😂

[@dannypereira8671]

What I do is take a couple of those plastic lids, flip them over, line them with napkins/serviettes, put a plate inside and pile on the food. This really works. You can load the “tray” with almost anything and it makes it much easier to take back to your room. You’re welcome!!! 👍🏻🍽️

[@HaveyLevene]

I would hate to be in your company.

[@dannypereira8671]

@@HaveyLevene Awwww Havey, does this mean we’re breaking up? Here I thought things were going so well between us. I’m shattered but I know time will heal.

[@AnnnnnaQ]

Agree with everything except for the poor guy on the scooter.He's trying to be independent and take his food back to his room without bothering people.What's wrong with that?It's actually a genius idea to have a basket.

[@rachelharper3778]

I agree-it's also kind of like ragging on someone who's clearly got a mobility issue without considering that it's probably a lot of effort to get around and cruise ship stuff with people in a wheelchair/scooter. I'd want to make as few trips as possible too. My guess is that this is what he was thinking.

[@kelf114]

There's a thing called room service. There are also servers who would have helped. They have a lot of help available for the disabled. It's nice to be independent.... but I also face reality when I'm using my wheelchair. Sometimes we need help.

[@AnnnnnaQ]

@kelf114 room service costs additional money...who wants to pay that extra money plus tip every time you need to eat? And maybe he didn't want to bother the busy servers . Have you ever seen the servers just idly standing around? I stand with my original assessment.

[@jmm4108]

I think the scooter guy was thinking “out the box”…good for him and his independence.

[@carlademarco2138]

Yes, the comments were so insensitive. When you have mobility issues you have to plan ahead. Carrying plates on a scooter would be terrible even with the lids.

[@welshpete12]

I used to travel a lot and one thing I regretted was not ever been on a cruise . Having watched quite a few videos on KZbin about them . And seeing how crowded people are and what they look like . I'm glad I have never done so .

[@HaveyLevene]

100% agree.

[@grandmasmagic3858]

story about the gentleman filling the containers with food...funnily enough, I was thinking about whether to do this or not for taking a snack back to my cabin when I'm on my cruise in a month..mind you, I did not have the idea of putting it into a shopping trolley..chuckle..so I won't be doing this...I might take a plate of snacky food back, but not containers of food..

[@bigguy1403]

Just once, I'd love to have dinner on our balcony. We always get the extra large balcony, and I'm the one who uses it. My wife just goes out there like 2 times. She hates eating on the balcony.

[@amberjasmine2347]

The mattress on the balcony probably came from claustrophobic guests who under estimated how small the cabins actually is.😂

[@suzannewhite9777]

Sending you all comforting hugs and prayers ❤.

[@annb2045]

Thanks and sending the same back to you. Have fun and take care.

[@edwesby5752]

I always bring ziplock bags on our cruises, but they are mainly so I can take Coconut Ranger cookies back to the cabin for later. I wish I could post the photo here of a cabin balcony while we were docked somewhere, and the person had moved the cabin's sofa to the balcony. And then a few cabins away was a balcony that had clothes lines strung across the balcony and clothes hanging on them.

[@rnguyen2516]

Omg 😂I was crazy about those cookies! I also had ziplocs and transferred my cookies from a plate to my bag 😂!

[@SirKellyGilmore707]

Sounds greedy! Wrap some cookies in a napkin and keep it moving geeezzzz

[@michellevincent8338]

@@SirKellyGilmore707actually the ziploc bags were suggested in a cruise vlog…to take and keep fresh some snack type foods …and they can keep the food more fresh and prevent spills or food crumbling and falling out of a napkin in the floor!

[@michellevincent8338]

Direct problems to the right crew member to get to solved…and also please remember , they get a lot of complaints ..it’s nice to hear the good things you notice and are grateful for as well.they do appreciate compliments also ! Be kind

[@HaveyLevene]

How lovely.

[@justtabandme8871]

Have to ding you regarding the Scooter man. I’m also forced to use a scooter, as well as having other problems, due to head-on with drunk driver in 1993 at age 50! I prefer to eat in privacy, since sometimes my “aim” goes awry! To facilitate my life, I bought a wire basket (Pride Company) which fits on the back of my scooter, which gives room for groceries, or lunch plates, coats, etc. I encourage everyone to adapt the “rollers” to fit their needs, no matter where they’re going!

[@peppergirl231able]

Nope the basket WAS a great idea an able body person hasn't a clue how difficult it freaky is. He was ingenious and I have a even better basket I'll be bringing next time 😂😂

[@ryemabrahamson]

Genius and I will be implementing this in the future 😂

[@momsorrell]

You have no idea how hard it is to get food at a buffet while on a scooter. People don’t pay attention to those of us using one or how to even get the food to a plate. I have tupperwares to take food back but I do use the basket.

[@SerafinaTorgul]

Exactly.....the man had reduced mobility, he did exactly what he should have in that situation.

[@kelf114]

I use a wheelchair. I just ask for help. Being independent is one thing. Being stupid is another. When I use my wheelchair, I'm not afraid to face the reality of needing help sometimes.

[@kelf114]

​@@momsorrellThey pay people to help you. And if you're not going to use their help, there's no reason for them to have that job.

[@stephaniepelc1618]

I always bring thank you cards. I give a little extra with a personal message.

[@karenjensen2345]

Same

[@1999nathanule]

I really like that idea thank you will do that and maybe pop in a note as well.

[@justjo7282]

Very thoughtful of you

[@CaptainO3E]

This is a great idea but I tip with $2.00 bills and the staff really appreciate this.

[@stephaniepelc1618]

@@CaptainO3E that’s awesome!! You don’t see many $2 bills any more. We took our kids to the treasury in DC and we purchased a sheet of uncut $2 bills. They’re fun!! 🤩

[@hazelleblanc8969]

Have to disagree with you on the Tupperware. Those plates won't fit in your cabin fridge, Tupperware will. Great for putting aside a snack for later, especially deserts or fresh fruit.

[@b.w.9244]

A snack for later! Gee. Dont they have food out practically 24/7?

[@simonseis744]

He's got around 10 tubs of tupperware, that's not a snack for later

[@annb2045]

Some cruise lines close eating areas for cleaning and what not. I was surprised by that.

[@HaveyLevene]

Do these boats not have room service?

[@alimatt9685]

I know two KZbinrs who bring plastic bags to coco so they can stuff it with mozzarella sticks and chicken sandwiches. Not gonna say who they are but this is my first drink of the day 👀😂 now you know

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

Ah I know who you mean lol.

[@Maggie-rr8gi]

Sounds like my old aunts at any party. They bring plastic bags and fill them before the party starts😅😅😅

[@cathammer9061]

I really hate leaving dirty dishes in the hall. It’s gross. Just leave them in your room and they’ll be picked up! Hallways are too narrow having to dodge scooters, plates, strollers.

[@genitagray6126]

Plus they stink!

[@HaveyLevene]

I know a lot of people love this navy lark, but to me it's just like the old 'Butlins Holiday Camp' surrounded by nothing but water. No other view to look at for days and herded around various pre planned attractions usually manned by the already overworked crew. Eventually it will dock somewhere and you will get the opportunity to take in the entire culture of that place in just a few hours. How exciting is that? Travel these days, no matter what your preference, is stressful. I am so glad I travelled when it was a pleasure. Now I just find picturesque and historical places of interest around Britain where I can check in and out at will just a few hours drive from home.

[@tomawest]

For the pillow on the connecting door... It's not for noise, it's a security thing. The person in the room is probably a little unsure about how secure that door is. If the door is opened, the pillow falls and cannot be put back whilst the door is open. I'm not saying it's the best solution but it's creative and if you've had a really bad experience in the past, I can see why someone would feel safer with something like this.

[@ladyofthelake223]

At least the Tupperware guy was happy.:) It’s obviously something he really wanted to do. So whatever works is good for him.:)

[@nettnettwarren1432]

I’m not mad at him. He’s handicapped and it’s already hard to get around. Taking food to his room is ok because that way he doesn’t have to come down to Windjammer later.

[@quicksesh]

the only issue is that the Tupperware would have to be sanitised between uses, how is he doing that ... if he fell ill with a stomach bug how do the crew know if it is a virus or just dirty Tupperware ?

[@irenedavo3768]

Has a disability

[@mscolli3]

7:23 No, you should leave it in the stateroom for your room attendant. Having dirty dishes in the hall is just ugly and dumb.

[@QueenKayKay47]

That's not protocol. Cruise lines will even tell you to put it out in the hall because some people do not want house keeping in and out their room.

[@m.m.4645]

We always left our tray in the Stateroom because we also find that the hallways easily look trashy and often are pretty narrow so wheelchair people cannot pass. Nevertheless, on our last cruise on Celebrity Apex we were explicitely told to put the tray outside into the hallway! Well, in the future we simply ask how they want it - then there is no complaint!

[@allamb4293]

Tupperware, That is hilarious.

[@seastheday956]

On RC....you can ask a crew member to help carry your plate when your getting food, going to table, taking it to cabin.

[@Wellch]

I had trouble carrying my plate once and a crew member helped me. I thanked him.

[@audkarinen6875]

Oh, I have to say, we did bring some fruit off the ship once, and we were glad to have it!!

[@jcaseyoneseventy]

I have to be honest and say Matt, if I took food from the Windjammer into port tomorrow - it wouldn't be the first time! Had no idea it wasn't allowed!!

[@emilynordt153]

I have brought tupperware to resturants because i knew i would need a to go box. I could see that maybe putting food directly from the buffet into tupperware might be frowned on and that putting it onto a plate then the container night be preferred. How is this any different than a reusable water bottle or coffee mug. I would much rather transport food in an unspillable container than a plate with a napkin over it.

[@HaveyLevene]

Just eat like a civilised human not an animal.

[@Teacher659]

We bring clear disposable food service gloves, a necessity…on the Wonder right now just leaving St Thomas!

[@CrusifoxMedia]

To be fair with the tupperware, I can *kind* of understand. I have Autism and have issues with my different foods I pick out touching, so I have a tray I bring with me that has sections to it to help when going to the buffet. I don't mind washing it in my stateroom sink or getting the odd dirty/confused look (I have a travel bottle of dawn soap I pack.) I've actually gotten more positive compliments and/or saying it's a good idea over negatives. It also comes in handy as a snack separator for my 4-year old to pick off of, or to make a little charcuterie appetizer for formal night.

[@QueenKayKay47]

The only issue I have with this is taking that used tray back up to the buffet. * I'm not saying that you do this.

[@CrusifoxMedia]

@QueenKayKay47 I don't reuse the tray in the same seating as I find that too unsanitary (I do get the concern with that!) . I normally don't eat more than the space on my tray, but if I want to go up for anything else: I will grab a standard buffet plate to accomodate that (at that point that's usually only 1 or 2 things that can easily be separated by putting them at opposite ends of the plate.)

[@QueenKayKay47]

@CrusifoxMedia thank you for explaining it. ✅

[@geraldlevan6754]

We gave individual tips to the people care of our needs "room service, cleaning people the head of their depts,etc".

[@hotcrazycatladyme168]

Why does the person assume that he stole the shopping cart? You can buy them. Plus, stores go out of business all the time which is also a good time to get one. Disabled people have to make things work for them just like everyone else, but their approach is likely different due to their particular needs. I think that guy is pretty smart, and it was mean to post that picture of him calling him a thief. 3:05

[@richard--s]

He didn't call him a thief. He said, he braught the shopping basket from home (I guess, they are not sold on the ship, but maybe on Amazon or wherever).

[@kathleenr4047]

Yeah, he never claimed he stole that basket. I don't know where you thought you saw/heard that.

[@DuckOfRubber]

​@@kathleenr4047 The comment literally includes a time stamp...

[@RaineyDaye]

@@richard--sIt’s literally in the screenshot used in the video. The vlogger didn’t outright say the cart was stolen but he didn’t crop out the comment saying it was a stolen cart either.

[@RaineyDaye]

@@kathleenr4047Did you look at the comment above the pictures of the guy? The original comment being shared in this video literally accuses the guy of having a stolen cart.

[@notperfectbutstillbeautifu2077]

I can understand the man with tupperware. He clearly has mobility issue. He just want to be independent while keep being well fed. I see no harm in it.

[@HaveyLevene]

Your mindset is a major reason to avoid cruising. I take it these boats don't have room service?

[@karenscheid1909]

Leaving plates/trays in the hallway in cruise ships (or hotels) is disgusting. Leave them in your cabin. They'll be picked up. It's one of those things that I always think: what it would look like if everyone did that?

[@jmm4108]

@@karenscheid1909 I’m guilty of that…and you’re right! I thought it helped keep the cabin cleaner - but wont do it anymore. We’re usually very proactive in doing the “right” thing but you’re never too old to learn! Thanks!🌸

[@gingerweiland7925]

It is not the steward's job. They send people to pick them up from the hallway (completely different departments). If YOU think it is disgusting, don't do it, but the rest of us will.

[@JCBelfat]

Are you not better leaving them outside to make it easier on your room steward?

[@michaelmanchiraju6328]

Sometimes they ask you to leave them outside. The reason you don’t see them everywhere is not because everyone is not doing it, but because they have certain staff dedicated to picking them up.

[@SylviaStalcup]

Oh absolutely NOT!! (Especially for hotels) The Food Service Dept.(Room Service) doesn't just wait for phone calls from rooms to pick up dirty trays. Room Service sends attendants out to "run floors" on a regular basis. But yes, the phone calls are appreciated as well. I assure you attendants appreciate having the trays put outside the room doors and NOT LEFT WITHIN the rooms.

[@Graygeezer]

Stop and think if that were you on that scooter, seriously think! You need your hands to drive the scooter, so how are you going to balance plates with those poorly sealed covers. Maybe he’s tried that before and this is a solution. I’ll bet you’d be among the first to complain about him spilling food where you walk. Give the lesser abled some credit for trying to live an independent life.

[@justtabandme8871]

@@Graygeezer Thank you! I heartily agree!

[@notperfectbutstillbeautifu2077]

Exactly. He just tried his best to be independent & well fed. I see no harm or unethically practice here. People have their own condition.

[@clbert7460]

I use sticky notes to communicate with my stateroom attendant and leave their tip the night before embarkation. Sometimes the stateroom attendants switch rooms after a cruise, which I thought strange.

[@tinkerpinkrose]

about the room service, do not start yelling at the person answering the phone be calm and nice about it , ask for a manager because if i was in their shoes i would hang up the phone if i had someone yelling at me for no reason

[@kevinfrazier7457]

Blocking the door with pillows was to get away with vaping(smoking)?

[@escritora84]

Bringing your own tupperware sounds like a good idea, however, I can understand from a cleanliness and sanitation standpoint how that can be iffy. At least in the windjammer you know you're using clean plates and utensils, but you don't know where someone with their own tupperware has been or how clean their dishes are.

[@valerief1231]

Yeah, use clean plates to acquire the food, take it to a table, then put it in a storage container I guess. It’s buffet food, nothing I’ve experienced in the Windjammer is mind blowing, go home and head to Golden Corral lol. BUT if you, like me travel with someone dealing with a physical limitation I can see wanting to bring food back to my cabin, I get worn out sometimes, if we are eating together, I often get his food first, bring it to the table, then go back thru the buffet for my own food, so by the time I get back, his food is starting to get cold, or he is 1/2 way done with his meal, so being able to make “to go” food to take to the cabin would be nice, then we can eat together.

[@Nameless-lk8ld]

@@valerief1231Well said. That’s what I was thinking. I don’t like seeing a disabled person put on blast for being independent and proactive. Ships are huge, but have small cabins and the dining is crammed full of people and children and it could take 30 minutes to travel to the buffet from the cabin. 🤷‍♀️

[@calum523]

Never thought about Tupperware I have brought zip lock bags

[@krab1791]

Let’s think about this, 🤔. You are handicapped and use a motorized scooter. Imagine having to drive a scooter with a plate of food. It’s not a pretty picture. As a handicapped person, it is hard to navigate the buffet line. I dont use a scooter and even I need help getting my food to my table. With a scooter it is impossible to carry a plate of food even with the cloche. I wouldnt do this myself but I can understand the frustration and appreciate the ingenuity.

[@BrendaVanderwey]

There's staff for that.

[@krab1791]

@ Not always

[@ralphsadberry5242]

I have toured the ships laundry, they a mattress washer and dryer. It’s pretty cool. So. They are washed regularly

[@raymondleach8103]

Love Love Love this video!!!

[@KJSCalderon]

1:11 as a Filipino, I can relate to that

[@murrethmedia]

7:04 I personally think one of the most genius moves a person can do is to piss off the people who handle their food. Nothing bad ever happened to people who do that. /sarcasm

[@_DB.COOPER]

This is a whole lot to do about nothing. Nothing illegal transpired and nobody was harmed.

[@Seasidecc95437]

They don’t have screens on the slider door?

[@lisabigon1426]

Cruised to AK last year and was not thrilled with the food...at all. Took to a social media page that wasn't owned by the cruise line: just a regular info page. Posted my complaints, and compliments, but more complaints by far. About an hour later, I got a call in my stateroom from the food services director herself. Said she had read my comments (truth!) and wanted the opportunity to discuss them with me. Say what?? Told her that was ok but I was just disappointed with the selection. Thought the matter was solved. Nope. I'm sitting in a viewing area in Port but because it was pouring rain and I had caught a cold, we stayed on the ship. Up walks this director and the head chef...jacket, hat and all! They tracked me down on that ship via my medallion and wanted to offer us a meal at their steakhouse. I refused and said that wasn't necessary...but they insisted. Drinks, meal , everything was to be covered. Honestly, that was some of the best food I had ever eaten. Had lobster but because I'm a slow eater, the Host (very attentive) had our plates cleared for the next course after I had only eaten ONE bite! I really didn't know what to say. Overall that food was impeccable. Moral of the story: some cruiselines DO monitor social media outlets, even when they aren't their own, to get feedback. After that, I amended my comment with the updated information.

[@RuffPlay]

😮 What happened to "minding your own business" unless it's affecting you?

[@kevinj6497]

On my last cruise on Odyssey I was going into the Windjammer for breakfast before disembarkation, A woman was outside putting chocolate croissants into a large Tupperware container. She probably had a couple dozen. When I checked the bakery section there where only three left on the tray.

[@geraldlevan6754]

The people who clean the rooms probably threw the note away 👎👎👎

[@davidjfraser]

What is wrong with asking for service or go to where you wish to eat and the staff there to bring you your choice. Crew members on any ship are always willing to help out.

[@aw8655]

Hey-Don’t knock the man who took his own Tupperware. I have done it several times. It’s a perfect solution when you want to refrigerate your food or just not have it spilling all over the place It’s a BRILLIANT idea!🎉.

[@lisabigon1426]

There is one cruise blogger who recommends taking disposable Tupperware for that reason!

[@elizabethcave7666]

Are there any smoking rooms on cruise ships? If I was placed next to a smoking room, I would try to stuff cracks in doors to keep the smell/smoke out.

[@Clearbrite]

No as it’s a fire and health hazard. There are designated smoking areas on the ships though

[@tracyf.1148]

I have to disagree with the assessment of the gentleman in the wheelchair. The idea that it is over engineered is a rather ableist mindset. Someone in a wheelchair (not necessarily a scooter with a basket) can't carry a stack of plates. And those lids so not seal.

[@MercenaryTX]

I was thinking his wife may also be in a wheelchair so he is taking food to her. Possibly doing this out of necessity.

[@livingdivanized]

I don't cruise but, I do use a scooter when in Disney World. And, I it can be challenging to carry dishes of food while using a scooter as the baskets are too small to easily hold dishes, covered or not, of food. At Disney you get a tray (think large plastic cafeteria tray)and those trays and anything on them slides around when the scooter is moving making quite challenging to transport your food to a table. My solution has been a smaller tray from Amazon that has a grippy silicone/rubber grid on the bottom and dots of it on the top where you put things. This keeps both the tray and the items on the tray from sliding around. I'd love to use the wheelchair user's idea of pulling a wheeled shopping cart behind me but, Disney doesn't allow you to "tow" things behind you whether you're using a mobility aid or your feet. So, no wheeled coolers, shopping carts/bags, wagons etc.

[@benwaiberman6473]

This all day. I've watched my wife try to manage a plate in her scooter and end up dropping the food all over herself and her chair. This guy came up with a great solution.

[@marilynbeebe8249]

I use a cane .I bring Baggies and a cinch sack to bring snacks back to my room

[@zuzuspetals9281]

This man is not using a wheelchair. It’s a scooter. They are two different things. Someone in a wheelchair wouldn’t be able to pull an object behind them as their hand can’t reach to drag it. Wheelchair users could ask for help or pay for room service, which is part of planning a trip as someone who needs special assistance.

[@tonyb3083]

Who takes a mattress off of their bed and puts it outside to sleep on? Who raised these people?

[@Maggie-rr8gi]

Wolves!

[@BrendaVanderwey]

They should be charged for cleaning the mattress, so much sea salt out there.

[@Babette1924]

Tupperware Guy did nothing wrong. This is a pretty ableist assertion on your part. He does not have the luxury of not waiting for the elevator, and he may not want to come back for dinner and took enough at lunch. He could also be bringing food back to someone who is not feeling well. He thought ahead, didn't bother any crew member, and minded his business and did what he needed to do for himself or his family. He needed his arms to work the scooter, so the cart helped him be independent. Be thankful that you can run up and down stairs to get a snack when you like to or can pay an extra charge for room service, not everyone can. Sometimes we need to think outside of our own perspective, our experience is not the experience of others.

[@jcspotter7322]

I love it when people like you use buzzwords like "ableist" like it's a bad thing

[@laughremixsquad]

@@jcspotter7322you love it? 😂

[@ducksarefat]

Thank you!

[@RaineyDaye]

@@jcspotter7322Umm, being ableist IS a bad thing!! “Ableism is the discrimination and social prejudice against people with disabilities. It's based on the belief that people without disabilities are superior and that disabled people need to be "fixed".”

[@notperfectbutstillbeautifu2077]

I agree. I sometime have mobility issues and it helps me to understand his point of view. I'd do the same if i were in his position. He's just trying to be independent & well fed and I see no harm in what he's doing.

[@CAVU123]

Aside from the mattress on the balcony, these things are really pretty harmless. So the guy on the scooter figured out a way to take his food away to eat it where he wanted (have you tried steering a scooter or dealing with reduced mobility while trying to balance plates? I think it is pretty smart, actually). The blankets on the connecting door? Maybe it worked, maybe it didn’t, but it didn’t affect anyone else. The note on the room service plate? Not very effective, but harmless. Writing on the mirror? They should be cleaning mirrors anyway on turnaround days, and those markers are pretty easy to clean off with regular glass cleaner. My point is, just let people be. They aren’t hurting anyone, and you are not the Cruise Police.

[@ffssathena]

The mattress thing…if RC doesn’t think it’s an issue then why is it an issue for others… there are far more offensive things people do with mattresses - or on mattresses. And then the guy in the wheelchair… once again… if RC doesn’t mind why should anyone else…. He clearly has mobility issues…maybe he cleared it with RC or maybe its too exhausting for him to make multiple trips or maybe he has Post Traumatic Stress Disorder from serving his country and has a hard time asking for things….seriously. And again. Maybe room 1826 was so fed up after waiting for shitty food for over two hours and did not want to escalate the call and was so over it….taking a few seconds to whip up an angry note probably helped them feel better. The message on the mirror is just weird and cheap.

[@Goober1989a]

Royal Caribbean should have a packed lunch option for people to buy or maybe included for going out to the islands. I bet it would cut down on foodborne illnesses plus would be an amazing option to already have a lunch for a beach day.

[@JamieLynneLifestyle]

I’m pretty sure it’s illegal to take food off of the cruise ship. Only packaged items like crackers are allowed.

[@michaelcowan6254]

Islands will not let bring food off of the ship.

[@Goober1989a]

@ could they make a deal with the port to have them prepared there with Royal Caribbeans over site on food safety ?

[@JamieLynneLifestyle]

@@Goober1989a I think it’s more of a nationwide safety issue. Same reasons we aren’t allowed to bring certain foods home with us from other countries.

[@Goober1989a]

@@JamieLynneLifestyle use their food and people but use food safety standards from America

[@FranktheDachshund]

Am I the only one who can't think of a worse way to vacation than a cruise?

[@barbatkinson5822]

Nope. I’m 61 never have and never will go on a cruise. Ever

[@audkarinen6875]

I had never been on one, but my daughter told me she wouldn’t enjoy her birthday if I weren’t there, so I went. It was glorious!

[@leebee3845]

I avoid all these issues by staying at home. No rules, noise, annoying people....and I always like the food

[@pamrobinson4350]

You do right. Cruising's the Emperor's New Clothes of holidays.

[@CruiseDude1]

I miss the "Up Next!"

[@aidentarantur3334]

Good to know

[@QueenKayKay47]

I think the Tupperware guy is spot on!! Those dinner covers are not stable, especially if you have much to carry.

[@michellem3992]

I took a disposable container on my last cruise as well. It is nice to take some cookies or something sweet to the room to put in the refrigerator with a lid for a midnight snack.

[@HaveyLevene]

Cheapskate!

[@ladyB59]

More I watch these, and how people behave around buffets 🤢 the more i I think all inclusive and cruises are not for me.

[@zombielovesquad8751]

I brought a bento box on my cruise and brought food off the ship a bunch of times. I had a sandwich I made and poweraids. They didn't seem to care.

[@SouthernPeaches136]

The guy on the scooter may actually be a retiree who lives on the ship and has a set up in his cabin. Maybe not. Maybe he doesn’t want to come out for every single meal and makes a couple of food runs each day. I doubt if he can fit a full sized plate with those loose fitting lids in the small basket attached to his scooter. Who cares?

[@rosacortes5074]

You have a good heart.🙏❤️

[@tomrunning357]

The restaurants take care in providing good tasting foods and to serve it at a safe temperature for your safety. People taking food from the restaurant would be the ones to write a bad review of poor food quality or if they get sick and blame the cruise line. Also the balcony is often covered in a salty film and will ruin bedding articles.

[@RaymondMullen-t9j]

Your ''AIR MATTRESS '' is one thing the Cabin Bedding on the BAONCY is another ...Don't do IT ...

[@CambridgeBookReview]

Check your ableism please, re The guy in wheelchair. Do you Think its possible to steer a chair white balacing plates?

[@FranktheDachshund]

And maybe he has a spouse back at the room even less mobile than he is. Trying to live their best life.

[@skyfrog42]

To the defense of the Tupperware Guy, he may have been bringing a meal to his disabled or seasick wife. But yes, the cart was ridiculous, and those scooters can have front baskets.

[@itsnicipicki]

came here to say this about a possible mobility limitation of somebody back in the room. I have no problem with Tupperware guy

[@WordsWeCouldntSay-yx7oi]

The problem is that those baskets aren’t the right size or shape to hold a plate, unfortunately.

[@lisac4100]

I planned ahead and brought a few pieces of Tupperware on our Alaskan cruise and we used them daily. The Tupperware was a better option than the plates because we were able to stack the containers in the fridge where the plates wouldn’t fit. We also used a few for unrefrigerated snacks. We had early morning excursions and ate the food for an early breakfast before we left the ship. It was very convenient.

[@nyisles130]

Room service etiquette question here….dishes in room or hallway? What’s the correct way?

[@Biggp71]

My house cleaning guy picked it up out of the room.

[@billcook4768]

On a ship? Hallway.

[@ForTehNguyen]

hallway so it gets taken away promptly, your room only gets made once per day

[@bethanyaudion9441]

I think that inside your cabin is better because leaving empty dishes and leftover food in the hallway sometimes results in a messy tripping/slipping hazard.

[@paulready8897]

In your cabin is the correct way, in the passageway the food trays are in the way of wheelchairs, scooters, and the cleaning carts the stateroom use for their cleaning supplies. Not to mention it is a tripping hazard for people walking in the passageway as well. When you are done eating you should call guest services or room service to have the tray removed from your cabin.

[@pare20]

I’ve seen videos that suggest some of these as cruise hacks from prominent cruisers I’m sure you know.

[@stuntmanjohnny]

Mattress outside on the balcony? What about sea fleas ? Or random critters? Gross 🤮

[@michellevincent8338]

To be fair though if this person needed a scooter or wheelchair…and may have been a previous cruiser and knew the difficulties with a handicap and trying to get food back to his cabin …maybe he was only trying to be Independant and not make a mess !

[@AnthonyHologounis96]

This is true

[@billcook4768]

Of course you can’t put a mattress on your balcony. But a balcony is the perfect size for a pack ‘n play.

[@LinusCello75]

Like for that couple who left their two sons in a cruise ship stateroom while they went to dinner in a restaurant on board, watching the boys via a baby monitor?

[@natashav6432]

@@LinusCello75yikes

[@mbishop5954]

Royal jacked up rates out of Galveston, some over 50%. That's way more than an adjustment for inflation. Why?

[@lucdochterman]

I'm going to take a wild guess here, but my guess is that people are willing to pay it. I know, I'm a genius Also, they may see that more people are interested in going out of that port, and they decide to increase the prices there.

[@angelinaa2385]

I think it’s because cruising is more popular

[@mbishop5954]

@@lucdochterman They better watch out. Another cruise line is going to enter the Galveston market and take a huge bite out of its dominant market share.

[@ProfGlitch]

because michael bayley needs a 7th house

[@tamaralund]

And if he gets sick from the food spoiling, who is responsible?

[@livinginTheHubFred]

I think the man towing food behind a wheelchair might have ordered room service instead, if the room service menu was more comprehensive. I find Royal Carribean's room service menu to be limited and rather boring. I think they should include proper fixed diner plates for an upcharge.

[@oneperson5760]

Better to bring an inflatable vinyl pool float type of mattress as cushion for lying out on your balcony? Weigh it down so it won't blow away and become sea trash, of course, or bring it inside when you're not lying on it.

[@SerafinaTorgul]

Sounds like a great idea !

[@its_so_edna]

Did anyone actually read the message on the mirror? 😮

[@Dee_Money_Raw]

Anyone know if there’s a KZbinr/Blogger who does videos like this Carnival? I’d like to get more in depth know of Carnival as well. Thanks.

[@reeced6724]

Another blogger just posted to bring baggies so you can bring food off the ship when you go into ports

[@RoyalCaribbeanBlog]

As an example, in Cozumel there’s dogs sniffing bags for food taken off the ship

[@rnguyen2516]

@@RoyalCaribbeanBlogI thought that was for drugs!

[@dearmepa1]

@@rnguyen2516it is , they are for drugs!

[@christinejones6710]

Why was there a farmer who said 50% of his workforce are illegal but he still believe Trump will not deport them because it would devastate his business and other farms around him!!!🤔😕

[@Peg-zl9lr]

Why must you insert this totally unrelated comment?

[@lelandnanny967]

All cruise ships have plates with covers and trays to carry the food. Tupperware is not necessary. Where is he going to wash it to use again?

[@geneticdisorder1900]

Pull down faucet in the shower ? 😂

[@Babette1924]

Not necessary for you. The covers are not secure. He needs to drive his scooter, so how would he hold a tray with an insecure cover? so he did what HE needed to do to take care of himself. He does not have the luxury of running downstairs to grab a snack and probably saved himself time as he has to wait for an elevator. Perhaps he wanted to stay in for the rest of the night and needed to bring food for his evening meal? Perhaps he is bringing food for someone else as well. You can bring dish soap & a sponge to wash your items or it could be a disposable container. Everyone's reality is not yours. Some people do what is best for them.

[@OceanSwimmer]

​@@Babette1924, Good answer. Thank you!

[@sharonbowers9929]

Why would you possibly ruin someone’s mattress? Just rude!

[@paulasimson4939]

I think the Tupperware idea was brilliant. A very convenient way to transport the food, especially if you are disabled in any way.

[@rosr7252]

5 examples of people not having common sense

[@davidponseigo8811]

You can't fix stupid !

[@bryantsnider3908]

Wasn't he using a wheelchair

[@geraldlevan6754]

Didn't care for this video👎👎👎

[@mst163110]

The next time you are tempted to create and broadcast this type of video, stop! Don't do it! I don't need to hear your preaching and judging others. By the way, I think they change the sheets rather than just turning them over 😂 Motel 6 does not have a cruise ship! 😅

[@TheresaPrentice-m5z]

Absolutely right. On all of it

[@bryantlavalley203]

I think that you are spot on with all but the message on the mirror. Simply because I'm pretty sure they clean the mirror anyways. Dry erase markers are a simple clean up and don't require any more work to clean off the mirror as you would to clean the mirror without the marker message.

[@am4793]

This is why I only travel first class and on premium cruises every 4 or 5 years. I do not want to come across tupperware-man or overweight soap dodgers in short shorts. Very few premium vacations is better than an annual one with riffraff.

[@paulready8897]

Definitely not a good idea for the man on stage shaking his backside for the whole world to see.