FIGHT ON CRUISE SHIP OVER MUSIC IN PUBLIC AREA

[@karenburrows9184]

My opinion: Everyone was wrong. The ship staff for not taking action first. The people for playing loud music in a public place. The woman who retaliated in such an over-the-top manner. These were not adults on a cruise ship, they were children in a daycare. And throwing like electronic equipment into the ocean deliberatly? Banned from cruising permanently. Don't forget, they had the option to LEAVE the pool deck before the incident but noooo, they were having an incident for dessert.

[@jameswade7550]

Absolutely agree!!

[@martinharrison9957]

@@karenburrows9184 100% in agreement

[@terrifromm5085]

Just move to another quiet part of the area. Throwing something overboard? She needs to be banned for life.

[@jmpa3915]

She should have been arrested for theft of property and banned for life frm the cruise line.

[@sharonbowers9929]

People behave! Be adults. The crew should have handled this much better.

[@pierremoussette4136]

Lifetime ban for both parties, period. Less morons for future cruises

[@martinharrison9957]

Both parties are 100% in the wrong! Such a sense of "entitlement " and not an ounce of common decency!

[@RoryTom-jg6ql]

Things happen because Airlines, Cruise Ships or whatever doesn't enforce their own rules. Why have Rules, if you don't follow them and customers or passengers have to do it. Just enforce your own Rules!.

[@janicewestcott9844]

This situation is for crew members to handle. They should definitely fine the woman who threw the speaker into the ocean with a nice hefty fine and ban her from cruising for life. The other couple was definitely wrong for disturbing others but it should have been reported so that security could handle the situation.

[@francessinobio4522]

People are just rude. I go to a beach designated as quiet , so I can read and relax. Music blares. When someone asks them to turn it down. Cursing ensues. People just feel they are entitled. Sad.

[@birbluv9595]

This is why i try to avoid people nowadays.

[@diannebrideson2368]

Both are wrong. Notify the crew. Don't take it upon yourself to fix the problem.

[@jobee1]

I had a similar experience on a cruise when someone was blasting music from a speaker in the adults only area . Everyone was annoyed but no one would say anything. Several crew members just walked on by and never said a word. I finally walked over and asked them to turn it down only to be met with “hey I paid for this cruise so I can play music if I want” my reply was swift with, “I paid for this cruise too, in fact everyone here also paid for this cruise, your not special turn it off” finally my fellow cruise mates started to chime in with “yeah turn it off” thankfully I had emboldened the crew and they came and told them to turn it off or leave. I could have gone to guest services but we all know they wouldn’t have done anything and that jerk would be blasting his music all over time ship.

[@sherimosley3095]

It’s a shame it took you speaking up to get the other passengers to respond and the crew… good you stood up for what is right… and shame on the damn crew for letting it happen…

[@scottkashuba3476]

Cruising is becoming more like being trapped in Walmart and Dollar Tree.

[@QueenKayKay47]

😂😂😂😂

[@SausalitoVicki]

Only on certain cruise lines…

[@maryfettig3378]

Not true

[@johnhunady3526]

Yes, especially Carnival, the Walmart of the Seas 🌊

[@judydale9661]

Both of them were at fault! Ridiculous behavior on both of their parts. What juvenile behavior!!!!

[@markm3901]

Throwing something off a cruise ship can result in a $500 fine and being kicked off the ship, on top of that stealing is a second reason to be kicked off the ship. Looks like she will be banned from Carnival

[@sharonh2172]

That was a Greek flagged ship and not in the Carnival Corp.

[@mayrasaltar]

Hope they ban loud music on Royal too.

[@RED-cy7ig]

The crew are at fault for not contacting security about this. This led to other guests having to take action.

[@mmc9828]

I get more irritated with crew who choose to do nothing than I do with the people doing it.

[@Laurie911]

Wrong the guest did not have to take a crazy psychopath action. They could have complained and moved to another area. No normal person under any circumstances acts like that.

[@rblake1]

I agree they should have informed the crew of the noise. However, the crew NEVER seems to enforce rules, think chair hogs, talking in the theater or cutting lines.

[@jlminks9800]

Sign of the times. People have NO RESPECT for others anymore. They only care about themselves. We have practically quit cruising over stuff like this. The cruise staffs won't do ANYTHING until violence breaks out. Cruising is not what is used to be. People used to be so polite and friendly on cruises.

[@margaretlm]

What in the world has happened to people being able to speak to one another civilly and resolve a situation? I would have gone up to the couple with my best smile and asked them if they would mind turning it down a bit. No argument, no confrontational attitude. If they started an attitude or were rude, etc., I would have quietly gone away and then spoken to a crew member. I always try to politely resolve issues myself first. Most people are reasonable and are so absorbed in having a good time that they don't even realize how disruptive they are being to others.

[@pamellagreen2073]

If the music was too loud, go and get security. Never touch something that belongs to someone else.

[@mikecorbett5223]

The cruise line sets the rules. They need to enforce those rules. Stealing someone else's property for any reason other than to prevent imminent harm to someone else is still theft. Vigilantism should also not be tolerated. Let the crew do their job and stop the original persons from rule breaking.

[@Bravoproductionsinc]

That's today's society. Rude with their speaker phones with conversations and / or music. She should've gotten the crew involved first. For this to happen, it's on the crew.

[@JR-vx4rh]

Yep maybe the crew just wouldn't do anything and were prepared for the majority of people to be annoyed. It's something I would like to do as far as take the speaker and throw it, but, my common sense would prevail and would not do this.

[@ryanrobertson8951]

For all the times people have annoyed me with their loud videos or music in public, I love it! She did what everyone else wanted to do.

[@philipnauman838]

I remember you mentioning noise issues during that AK tour a while back. Love hearing the story again. You are 100% correct with your opinion on such things.

[@lorettapalecki4552]

While I totally understand becoming that annoyed, I would have gone and told a crew member. In March, we were on the top deck, just getting some sun and a couple came up and started smoking marijuana right in the open. The smell was strong. I am not against the smoking, however I am a rule follower so I went and reported it. Nobody should feel they should be exempt for rules!

[@wernerhahn141]

Sorry, but are you the one to enforce the rules?

[@brendarussell363]

That's why she reported it ti someone who does.​@@wernerhahn141

[@patbeauchamp6829]

Smoking is dangerous on a ship and it shouldn't be tolerated. It doesn't matter if it's marijuana or regular tobacco. There are certain areas of the ship designated as smoking areas and should be used. Personally, the smell of marijuana makes me slightly nauseous.

[@DRMTTJ]

Well, I have to agree that both, in this case, were wrong. I blame the ship staff for not being quick to handle this. The lady could have left, but should she have to do so???? Ship staff is at fault. Also agree that those people who feel it necessary to have EVERYONE around this listen in our their phone conversation is just as bad. I was in a grocery store, behind a lady THROUGHOUT the store while listening the her conversation about her son....even saw her in the checkout line STILL on the phone!

[@bloodycrepe]

I agree. Lady paid for her cruise fare. She belonged on that deck. Why would she need to remove herself because of someone else's inconsiderate behavior? Cruise lines have been terrible at enforcing the rules.

[@thewebdiva5903]

@@bloodycrepeIt doesn’t entitle her to destroy someone’s property.

[@bloodycrepe]

@@thewebdiva5903 no one said it did, Mr.obvious

[@fuzfoz]

I think the lady deserves a free cruise!

[@denisebruce5361]

I actually just had this incident a few months ago. A young man was with his friends on an outside deck playing music through a speaker full blast what bothered me was the the word MF was repeated over and over in the song. I very nicely asked him to turn it down and using the same word told me where I could go which I then apologized and went and sat down. A man did go get security but they said nothing just walked by however what was the most important was a few minutes later the young man came to me and apologized and asked if he could give me a hug which meant more to me than he will ever know. I would never touch something of someone else's and then woman was completely in the wrong

[@rayluna7032]

Let the crew handle it. But kudos to the speaker-throwing lady 😂

[@theworldthatkristysees]

Everyone was wrong. The couple with the speaker probably didn't need to be kicked off, but there isn't enough information to determine how accountable they are. The woman who threw the speaker needs to be kicked off, banned for life from all cruise lines and be responsible for any fines incurred for polluting the ocean.

[@karenried8495]

Speakers should NOT be allowed. However if it’s happening then you need to notify crew. You have no right to touch anyone’s property!

[@randa200771]

The surprising thing here is that someone didn't follow the speaker ! Love the laughter Don I'm with you . However getting back to being serious, there really is no reason why any member of staff can not ask them to turn it off, surely each crew member has to look out for the guests and if someone is breaking rules or being obnoxious then have a little word with them. If they then get told to go forth, that is the time to escalate matters.

[@StephanieVanLoon-si7iz]

The party that threw the speaker in the ocean was definitely out of line. Nothing goes into the ocean and you should not destroy other people’s property. If they had already requested these people turn down the music 🎶 and they didn’t comply, then I agree Don, they should have contacted guest services to have them handle it. What were the consequences of their actions?

[@steve1la]

Yes playing the music was annoying destroying some ones stuff is even worse

[@donnapearson2276]

I feel like this: all of us agree to the cruise contract. Once we are on board, one warning let's us know for sure whatever we do, is wrong just in case we missed it. The second time on board, I feel like the cruise line should have the authority to fine or in extreme safety circumstances, those people who break these rules could be jailed. And if this happens to be children then the parents are in charge of said children, their actions and reactions. This is the only way to control these situations. As fas as the speaker, this person should have been fined and have to replace said item at cost. I fully support the cruise lines, their rules, regulations and policies. I want to be able to cruise. If those rules help me cruise, I will follow them. Others should too. Stay safe out there!!

[@garybelew7813]

Exactly, what's the point of making rules if they don't enforce them?? If a person gets all fired up because a crew member tells them that speakers are not permitted in public, what else is going to set that person off?? It's clear on the Carnival website that earphones need to be in use in public spaces to listen to a device.

[@Girasole5849]

Both are wrong and should be banned from cruising. Honestly, some people just ruin everything. The lack of respect towards others just seems to be growing and is sickening.

[@karenross4706]

This could have gone way worse…she should have just told staff and let them handle things. Thanks Don.

[@vg4472]

Progressive commercial where he's enjoying nature & music starts booming lol.

[@AndiCat14]

1) Ask politely if they will turn music down or off . . . . if that doesn't work . . . . . 2) Ask a crew member/security to take care of it. But I would never touch or destroy someone else's property (as much as I would love to!! LOL )

[@marionlogan6069]

I was sitting on my balcony thinking I was the only one, listening to something on my iPad when my neighbor yelled for me to turn it down. I apologized profusely because I couldn’t hear them on the other side of the wall. I was just in my own little world.

[@BuckshotPA1]

95% of people on the pool deck approved of tossing the speaker overboard!

[@chrissharkey9644]

I don’t want to go on a vacation and deal with this nonsense! I will just stay with Princess

[@johnstoutley7421]

Super wrong to throw anything overboard!!! She should have known better, and needs to banned from cruising in the future. You should always call Security if you have a problem, and not get yourself involved.

[@johnthegreek3178]

Nothing like sitting down to eat breakfast and someone has music blasting. All kinds of cursing and there are little kids around.

[@tonyb.3902]

Cruise staff should have addressed as soon as they started playing music.

[@reneebottomlee9776]

Was the thrower BANNED for throwing something off the ship, which is prohibited?

[@mollyt7954]

I hate those people. People in cars with loud booming music. What makes you think I want to listen your music. I imagine I would feel the same on a ship but I wouldn’t have the nerve to do something like that.

[@R.a.t.t.y]

Lots of people reserve deck chairs with their personal possessions. If the chairs are unclaimed can another passenger just throw their items overboard?

[@TheEvangelistsmall]

Both were wrong! Why touch something that doesn’t belong to you? Two wrongs don’t make a right.

[@maryconner9173]

The person filming could have been filming the situation of loud music being played and got lucky getting the rest lol.

[@allaboutthedrive3826]

Don 2 wrongs will never make a right

[@WebTravel08]

If you take it upon yourself to fix a problem situation for the crew, you just became a problem for the crew.

[@komcnair6620]

I've stated it countless times; the best and worst aspect of cruising is the people.

[@ninafranco462]

I just got off a cruise that someone had a speaker in the smoking section, but noone complained. They were playing good music!

[@debbieboswell5785]

I hate people playing loud music of any kind of public venue, including their car blasting stereo with the windows open

[@marthagrant143]

If only we could have people treat each other with consideration and decency, so many problems could be prevented.

[@larrygallagher9255]

Notify security -- common sense. Part of the problems today are the idea of self entitlement no matter who it affects.

[@tuscany4445]

I thought a video you did said intentionally throwing things overboard is a banned scenario 😮

[@bellaceasor-hq5ck]

Both parties were wrong. Similar situation, I was on a cruise balcony, a quiet cafe lounge area where people were just reading and relaxing. A family came in with a loud music speaker🔊 and screaming toddler.🤦🏽‍♀️ Some people are selfish and very inconsiderate of others, unfortunately.

[@danasandoval624]

It doesn’t matter if the crew wants to get involved that is part of their job. People have no right to make noise that bothers anyone else. She should have contacted the crew and they should have had the people turn down the music. Don’t throw anything in the ocean and don’t think others want to hear your music, conversations etc everyone needs to remember this.

[@a.fredjohnson7099]

Funny thing is that on two separate cruises, cruise line gifted us with a waterproof blue tooth speaker.

[@annutz4523]

Agree that everybody is in the wrong 😰🤬

[@mariebrooks7341]

Cruiseline security has to play a role by stepping in and handling this situation. The moment they started with that music, the cew working in that area should have called on security to handle it. The people were wrong for playing the music. The person who took tossed the speaker was also wrong for doing that because it was not their property. I would have left the area and gone to find security and not returned until later after it was handled. I don't tolerate anybody disrespecting my right to a good vacation and won't fight or argue about it. Let people who get paid to handle disputes do their job.

[@nathanhollis7584]

Isn’t music supposed to soothe the savage beast??? My cruising is now limited to full charter music themed cruises. Music is played in every nook and cranny of the ship from early morning to late, late night. Some artists don’t hit the stage until 1:00am. Other parties don’t even start until 2-3:00 am. It’s a whole different vibe from the regular cruises. And I guess God is still working on some of us, because my little wife would have torn that lady’s head off and we would have all been put off at the next port and looking for another way to get back home.😅 How could she get so triggered that she would throw someone else’s property overboard???

[@amberanthony883]

It doesn’t matter how wrong the speaker was, you don’t touch other people’s things. Are you security? If not walk away before you do something stupid

[@mitchmorrow1548]

I think any crew member should have easy access to notify security of any problem that they see happening in their area.

[@susantopper6809]

What a mess.

[@pattaccone]

There’s loud music all over the ship. Guess what there’s also lots of nice quiet areas. Go there

[@LisaMorgan-r2j]

Since that lady threw that overboard, shouldn’t she get a fine?

[@LidoLife]

Aren’t BT speakers not allowed in the first place?

[@Ivehadenuff]

You have to go on smaller ships to avoid this behavior. You can’t get lost in the crowd and the staff are nearby.

[@250hincks7]

It's never exceptable behavior to be disrespectful and disturbing to other guests! Never take matters into your own hands and escalate the situation always get crew involved they are trained and have resources to resolve any issues. DO NOT THROW ANYTHING OVERBOARD NEVER EVER!!!!

[@philipnauman838]

Hi Don! What I’ve learned from watching your videos is that portable speakers are frowned upon. Too many people in a tight space. I’ve also been stuck on a subway with someone loudly having a conversation on speakerphone. I’d rather cruise with mellow you instead.

[@ninerjen1]

Yes annoyed by loud personal music and for speaker phone convos in public. Thank you.

[@seastheday956]

If you want to listen to personal music, go rent a BNB. Cruises are for ppl that enjoy the cruise experience.

[@timmccartney2367]

I would just move to the other end of the ship.

[@julienickel5639]

Having been in similar situations (unfortunately it doesn’t only happen on cruises) where you try the friendly hey glad your having good time mind turning it down or putting it out (sorry entitled vapors & smokers have been the worst for “being above the rules”) that can get you an oh sure to a whatever 🤬, but the real frustration comes when you do ask a crew member for help with the company’s rules & they are the ones to brush it aside. Until it gets to point where it’s the norm until the reputation is so bad ie carnival they have to put their foot down & be forceful with policy’s just to get thru a cruise without fights because everyone feels they are in the right. So please everyone be respectful of your fellow passengers in life & be kind

[@pattyinla]

the person blasting the music was wrong but so was the person throwing the speaker overboard

[@keithweiland]

On my last cruise while sitting in the smoking area near the pool someone was playing music on a speaker while music was also playing at the pool. I don't mind music but having to listen to 2 different songs full volume at the same time was very irritating. What was more irritating was the smoking area smelled of more than tobacco if you catch my drift and the security who were frequently walking by did nothing about it. Not saying I haven't dabbled in the dank arts from time to time in the past but there were many kids running around while this was going on.

[@Peg-zl9lr]

But, kids surrounded by drunks no problem?

[@keithweiland]

​@@Peg-zl9lr Not great either but that is on the parents.

[@heideleskun1163]

If I was on that tender I would have made comments especially if I was close. I mean you have it on speaker we're all involved now. They gave permission by putting it on speaker.

[@glynnjohnson3531]

I stayed at a beach hotel in San Diego this summer. The family in the room next to us did the same thing. They were on vacation and having fun. We didn’t complain and bared it for 2 days.

[@cydneystephen2814]

Hey Don. Everyone is wrong. The couple playing the music was wrong and the lady that touched their property and threw it overboard is wrong. I heard several passengers asked them to turn it down without avail. Crew rarely steps in until things escalate. I’m with you Don; she could’ve asked a server or bartender to call security. Wondering were either of them fined or banned🤷🏻‍♀️?

[@kristenkroes9649]

Bad on both parties! There should be other ways to get help to stop the music.

[@Jon-yo4wj]

The person playing the speaker loudly is 52% at fault while the person who threw it overboard is 48% at fault.

[@miltongee1627]

The lady was wrong when she grab the speaker and threw it overboard into the ocean. She could asked them polite to turn off the music, or tell the cruise line staff. That lady should be banned for throwing thing into the ocean.

[@jefftanner1172]

She was wrong for throwing it into the ocean but I blame the crew. The crew should have handled it and it never should have escalated to that level. We all know how the crew/cruise company don’t enforce their own rules “Chair Hogs”. People were fed up on the Sun Princess this last week. If you marked a lounge chair with a towel people were tossing them and sitting down. As it should be…

[@garybelew7813]

I agree with you, it is on the crew to enforce the rules that are in place. People taking others belongings and tossing them aside is how fights get started. A person might not be a "chair hog" they might actually be taking a swim. The crew is supposed to monitor these things.. The thing is, it's hard to escape rude people these days.. I cruise in the fall and winter where more of the passengers are older and I have never seen the things I read about in these videos.

[@kevinp1904]

Keep up the good work!

[@rickstetser8557]

Don, you've become Disneyfied! You said someone should have called a 'cast member'. 😂 I agree that in this situation both parties were wrong.

[@rallegra]

😂 🐭 🏰

[@stewartscarborough4608]

The lady should have spoken to them and asked them to turn it off or at least down. The people never should have played it, but I've been to restaurants on land where people watch tv or listen to musid aloud on their phone. But, I think the lady needs to buy them a similar speaker or better. She could actually be arrested for theft.

[@tommybutler2454]

A case of.... 2 wrongs don't make a right. Wow.

[@richmal50]

they were both wrong but this lady should never touch let along throw someone else property over board. She should have contacted someone in authority to resolve this issue

[@davidh2420]

It seems like so many issues you bring up ultimately is because the cruise lines do NOT enforce their own rules. Security should have been called by other staff, and they take the speaker. Security keeps people from cutting in lines, etc. I was on a cruise lately and a couple brought their SIX MONTH old son into the gym in a stroller, then took him out and let him crawl around, and staff saw it and said nothing!!!

[@angelathomas6770]

Both parties are at fault. Can we say banned for life.

[@dominatrix1668]

The cruise line needs to make a specific rule to address this. Throwing an item overboard is definitely crossing the line. That is theft.

[@isaacsiedentop2821]

The appropriate response to the speaker thing would be for crew to tell the owner of the speaker they can't play it in common areas, and if it persists for security to confiscate it and return it at the end of the cruise

[@TheAnswerWillleaveyou]

They're all mistaken about this situation. Both parties acted childishly.

[@kenG2862]

I get annoyed no matter where they play music or talk on their phone loud enough for everyone else to hear it

[@mitchmorrow1548]

Shouldn't the lady be banned for throwing something overboard.

[@danjessee]

I hope the publicity from this gets people to stop doing that speaker nonsense. I would’ve just kept the speaker lol

[@jeandalton7108]

The staff and security officers should have taken care of the situation.

[@thelmahunter4305]

I didn't have a problem with it .. sometimes the music that people were playing was better than the cruise music... people should sit in groups that they gel with Period

[@eileenrynn5238]

This is clearly a crew issue

[@susanrnbc]

Everybody’s wrong in this scenario.

[@nancybond586]

The music players were so wrong. We shouldn’t have to listen to that. She should have called security. Throwing something overboard was really bad.

[@sallywisecarver4800]

We had someone in the cabin next to us start playing music so loud at 7:00am. It was so loud that we both jumped out of bed!! We did call security and they came and explained to the passenger that couldn’t do that because it was disturbing other guests!! They never played music that loud again!!

[@jeandalton7108]

The ships usually have music playing somewhere on the ship. Just enjoy the music provided. DO NOT bring your own music…can you imagine if everyone did that!

[@thomasformanek465]

Let the cruiseline provide the entertainment. Leave the boom box at home.