I lost it at "Ignore you kids for a week and let them go all 'Lord Of The Flies' in the kid-zone."
@JimmyDeLocke Жыл бұрын
Yeah😅
@seamusfinnegan1164 Жыл бұрын
The two parents nodding along also
@TheAmazingAdventuresOfMiles Жыл бұрын
ideal!
@American-Idiot-Vlog Жыл бұрын
ME TOOOOO
@chrismayclin6397 Жыл бұрын
Right? That was hilarious! It’s the true stuff that’s the funniest!
@alvinburrell Жыл бұрын
I remember being on holiday in Jamaica when a cruise liner came in. 2 hours before the town was quiet with a few stalls around selling food, hardware and some small souvenirs, and there was a couple of radios on with the local talk radio playing quietly. Then as the cruise liner docked I watched the locals, with almost military precision, change from their jeans and shorts for tastelessly colourful Caribbean clothing, put out trays and trays of souvenirs with everything at least 3 times the previous price and set up loudspeakers everywhere playing calypso. The tourists came saying how everyone was so happy and the island was so colourful and musical. Within 2 hours the tourists were back on the ship and the entire town, again with military precision reverted back to normal. It was brilliant to watch.
@natehill8069 Жыл бұрын
Watching that occur sounds like more fun than being on the cruise!
@1317Greg6 ай бұрын
2hrs ? really cruise ships dock for more than 2 hours. this seems made up.
@alvinburrell6 ай бұрын
@@1317Greg No this is the truth. It would have been pointless to dock for just 2 hours there as the town wasn't that close to the port, and it was a pretty big place. Why would I need to lie? It doesn't add to the story.
@mattz12305 ай бұрын
@@1317Greg clearly someone failed reading in 1st grade. He said that it was normal TWO HOURS BEFORE the vessel docked. TWO HOURS AFTER it left, things were normal again. He never said it was there for two hours.
@sambothefate34625 ай бұрын
Bloody legands
@Mugruncher Жыл бұрын
I live on an island and I laughed my ass off at the “locals will hate you” line It’s true
@lxp Жыл бұрын
They would hate him chonging on whatever it is he's chonging on no matter where he is...
@tarrynharris373 Жыл бұрын
We live on an island too. I dont mind tourists but having as many tourist in town at one time as there are residents in the town is a bit ridiculous.
@jackapotsos6130 Жыл бұрын
I live on the beach of Florida watched it go from a logging town with gravel roads to VRBOs around every corner that scare away all wildlife and nesting sea turtles.
@Threedog1963 Жыл бұрын
We were on a cruise in Alaska and made a port call in Skagway. Plenty of shops to visit. The shop owners didn't hide their hatred of the tourists, but they didn't mind their money. One shop owner made some snarky comment to me as I was checking out. I just left my purchase on the counter and told her I hoped she had a better day after we left.
@Kefka2010 Жыл бұрын
Maybe cruises are different but people loved seeing aircraft carriers coming in. That was a lot of money coming into port and people go out of their way to get in on the action. Never seen anyone be openly hostile or hate on the people coming in either.
@lobsterbisque7567 Жыл бұрын
As a former crew member of a cruise vessel of 3yrs, I approve this message! So much of this is true!
@burningblue1254 Жыл бұрын
Not
@lobsterbisque7567 Жыл бұрын
@@burningblue1254 Have You worked on a cruise line? How many Contracts did You finish? I was aboard NCLA's Pride of America back in 2005 when construction of her was finishing up in Bremerhaven, Germany, and I was aboard her during all of her sea trials, and when she sailed across the Atlantic, and into NY Harbor in early June '05. I was aboard when she sailed down the East Coast of the United States, and through the Panama Canal, and to her assignment to Hawai'i where she still is today. None of that was a vacation, let alone a picnic. Crew members worked 100+hrs/week. I didn't think that was possible until I saw my paystubs. I'm surprised I didn't suffer from exhaustion or burnout. Oh, and fun fact: Lloyd-Werft, where the America was built, was one of the shipyards the Germans used to build U-boats during ww2. Look up Lloyd-Werft's website. In the Opening Photo, there's a picture of 2 different vessels, one of them is The Pride of America fully painted
@willgaukler89798 ай бұрын
... the crew tho overworked currently can make your cruise wonderful ... thank you so very much ...
@PlatypusAurelius Жыл бұрын
"We market cruises as a luxury to people for whom any vacation is a luxury." - LOL, so true!
@sabrinashelton19979 ай бұрын
Well what's wrong with that, though? People who can't afford much, deserve vacations, too.
@willgaukler89798 ай бұрын
...sometimes the SHIP is the vacation ...
@BeyondDaX7 ай бұрын
@@sabrinashelton1997 Not a vacation filled with disease though
@user-qz2ld3vt2d5 ай бұрын
@@sabrinashelton1997its not really cheaper than a ton of other vacations… a two week cruise will often coet you like 2.5-3k if you include transportation to the ship and purchases during the cruise. Some are even more expensive. I went 5 weeks to thailand/singapore,/taiwan, including all costs for a similar price
@missyyy-5 ай бұрын
@@willgaukler8979I agree. Cruising is a memorable experience & some people really enjoy it. I’ve been on one, it was ok not my fave vaca ever but memorable.
@AdventureIndiana Жыл бұрын
“They didn’t have a ship that left New York and came back….that would be stupid”. Man, that was hilarious. People from early 1900’s would think we are crazy
@santivsj Жыл бұрын
They would, but for different reasons. First of all, yes, people used ships because there just wasn't any other way to cross the ocean, so it's true that rich people wouldn't travel by sea, but now think about the majority of the passengers on a ship. They were third class people, all of whom would think we are crazy to board a ship because it's scary, and also why would you do it for fun? They had to work all day, almost all days. Plus, they wouldn't be aware we now have showers and toilets in every room.
@DarkFlamesDarkness11 ай бұрын
There is no point in history where humans arent crazy
@BNuts11 ай бұрын
The first true ocean liners were built at the very end of the 1800s (White Star's Big Four offered such amenities aboard as indoor pools and a Turkish bath, reading and smoking rooms), and only at the beginning of the 20th century did you get ships like _Kaiser Wilhelm de Gross_ , _Mauretania_ , and _Olympic_ , which were more along the lines of what people think of ( _Olympic_ especially, being _Titanic_ 's older but slightly smaller sister). Before then, because ships were small due to the limitations placed on construction by using wood, as well as sails, you actually did put your life in the crew's hands over the months you'd be sailing across the ocean. You might not even make it at all, but you took that chance. Steam made things more reliable, and steel allowed for larger vessels, which gave you a better chance of survival, but if you got in trouble, lifeboats were horrendously dangerous unless a rescue ship was right there. Especially in a storm. The Marconi wireless was a new inclusion on ships in the early 1900s, and before then you basically had to rely on providence for rescue if your ship was lost. _The Great Eastern_ and _The Great Western_ were some of the most reliable of the first stream ships, and they were powered by paddlewheel rather than propeller, and conditions aboard were still bad, so you wouldn't want to sail on them today. But things got steadily better as the technology improved, and competition kept shipping companies like Cunard and NDL outdoing each other. Eventually you had massive, fast ships like _Normandie_ and _Queen Mary_ , and the fastest of them all, _SS United States_ . But a boat will never outpace an airliner. That's why there's only one ocean liner now, Cunard's _Queen Mary 2_ . Know who owns her? Carnival Cruiselines. Yes, that Carnival.
@Number6_9 ай бұрын
We certainly think they are crazy! And people from 2100 think your crazy too.
@DarkFlamesDarkness8 ай бұрын
@@Number6_ Youre so hopeful that we'll live that long & not regress. Its strange.
@WalnutBun Жыл бұрын
"Ignore your kids for a week and let them go all 'Lord Of The Flies' in the kid-zone" it's pretty sad how accurate this is. So many parents go on cruises to trick little Timmy into thinking they're going on a "family vacation" rather than abandoning him with a babysitter for a week while they get wasted poolside.
@MAVA168611 ай бұрын
😂😂
@Number6_9 ай бұрын
Little Timmy might as well get use to being tricked ! It is the new American lifestyle. If the American way was honest! Have you been rogered? Bod da boom.
@grazz78654 ай бұрын
Babysitting kids for a week on a cruise ship or anywhere for that matter is NOT A VACATION.
@Nico_69672 ай бұрын
I went on a cruise and some of the teenagers started a Mexican Cartel
@phantomspaceman Жыл бұрын
Cruise ship was a lot catchier than "plague barge."
@forexed8948 Жыл бұрын
it's an accurate term, when one person gets sick, it spreads like wildfire. Not to mention the morgue onboard when an elderly passenger (average ages being between 65 and 70) dies, oh, and I'm forgetting about how overpriced everything is, from the souvenirs made in China, to the food cooked onboard, etc.
@designchik Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@stephanieparker1250 Жыл бұрын
Easier to say, too!
@Mikej1592 Жыл бұрын
@@forexed8948 hey, that sounds like a life goal, plan to be a burden and a haunting symbol of mortality for a few thousand people for nearly a week by waiting till you're near the end about to shuffle off your mortal coil, just to pass on while on a cruse ship knowing how much trouble you'll cause for so many people. great idea.
@farttart597 Жыл бұрын
lol, that is hilarious!
@julier92 Жыл бұрын
I'm disabled and discovered cruising as an amazing way to travel for me. Everthing on board is accessible and I don't have to worry about finding hotels, food, transportation. And even if I can't do everything my family can leave me to explore on my own without feeling guilty as there is always plenty to do. I found a travel agent that specialzes in wheelchair travel and cruises are by far the best and most economical option. I struggle with the guilt supporting am industry with such horrible employee treatment and environmental impact.
@Baker_king12 Жыл бұрын
Don’t feel to bad about the employee pay. These guys go “ohhhh $500 a month how do these people live….”Most of the time the employees are from countries where $100 a month is a fantastic pay rate $500 is crazy. I do Lyft near the canaveral cruise port and get cruise employees all the time usually ending or starting their contracts and I have asked them if they feel abused by their employers. I have not had a single one of my dozens of encounters say they are miss treated they say it’s hard to be away from family for so long but they are paid well enough that they are able to afford better opportunities when they return home. One of my riders was telling me she had done 3 6 month contracts and had saved enough with them that she was able to buy her family a home and a store front and that they are now financially independent. She planned to do one more contract to get a little more and then call it quits.
@nicole-ls4jb Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the reminder that some people have a better experience traveling this way!
@EmeraldMara85 Жыл бұрын
@@Baker_king12 WRONG. For average pay rate like say the Philipines is about 308USD so saying 100USD per month is "fantastic" is a whole pack of lies. (Philipines is where many of the cruise ship employees are from) Your encounters are when they are still employed and therefore threatened they will lose their jobs. I instead always hear the horror stories after they got off the cruise ships, about how tired they are working all the time with not a single rest day, not allowed to use the facilities like the bars/dining area, and often bruised from the abuse from the "caucasian masters". And many of these Philipines workers are actually illegally riddled with debt to get these jobs from people who tricked them which adds another layer of why they won't tell you the truth on those ships.
@EmeraldMara85 Жыл бұрын
Not the only worrying thing about cruise ships. The fact you could disappear and no one will get justice for you are neon red lights of danger signs. There are many cases of children drowning in those cruise ship pools because cruise ships are not obligated to have life guards or other safety measures.
@balconiesandbellinistravel4034 Жыл бұрын
I have sailed 40 cruises on several different lines. I became a travel agent to support my cruising habit. I love it and have seen much of the world while cruising. There’s more to cruising than just the Caribbean and back.
@geimuvr Жыл бұрын
"Surrounded by an ocean you can never touch" 🤣🤣
@blackwalls8126 Жыл бұрын
I mean, he's correct, however I had a blast on a cruise around Italy when I was 15. The ship food was amazing. 24-hour personal pizzas made-to-order. We stopped in France and I bought a decorative sword. They wouldn't let me back on the ship with the sword, so I had to go to a local post office and figure out French. I still have the sword.
@Likelyfairy11 ай бұрын
I’m happy you managed to get the sword home! Lol
@nereusdk877111 ай бұрын
yea but htings change over 10 years, and to the worst
@willgaukler89798 ай бұрын
... and those memories... bet you never forget ... back in the day ...
@Retep45657 ай бұрын
Funny, exactly the same happened to me we stopped France and they would let me back on board with a sword. Except the sword is still in France and so am I...help!
@mikebaum59766 ай бұрын
Wouldn't let a 15yr. Old on board carrying a midevil sword?...idiots! 😂
@krymera666x7 Жыл бұрын
After 15 years in the Navy, you’ll never convince me to pay for a trip at sea. Also, the second someone gets sick it’s quarantine time. A bug runs through a ship at light speed.
@Augustbeauty69 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. The very idea of a cruise just makes me squeamish. All that water and nary a drop to drink... and the PEOPLE. Ugh.
@rf159a Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service. And also I have no desire to go a cruise because they just seem nasty besides all the shit I have heard about them in the news!!
@kennethsmith2030 Жыл бұрын
Shipmate uncle Sam said u gotta love it 😅
@Trapster99 Жыл бұрын
That is why, in the US Navy, cleaning the ship is just short of being practiced like a religion. Of course, Damage Control is a religion in the Navy.
@kennethsmith2030 Жыл бұрын
@Paul T. damage control is definitely frequently practiced I was on r division with a few DC men
@devilmikey00 Жыл бұрын
If you're going to do a cruise, just do a day cruise on a river or something. I've done a few in Germany and they were really nice. It stops at some old castles you get to check out and the scenery is nice. You can also get off and stay overnight in any of the towns it makes a stop at and come back the next day and catch the boat back to where you came from.
@dannydaw59 Жыл бұрын
Is that Viking Cruises? That looks fun.
@salag13 Жыл бұрын
And above all, they’re not nearly as bad for the environment as ocean cruises.
@lunaticgaming7967 Жыл бұрын
Now THAT sounds like a good time... Who doesn't love a fucking castle LoLz
@amandasunshine2 Жыл бұрын
This is the only cruise you could get me to go on
@romeoslover817 Жыл бұрын
a day cruise through Greek islands are cool too
@brianthomas2839 Жыл бұрын
I once heard someone say that going on a cruise is like being stuck on a boat with everyone at your local mall right now. Totally accurate!
@freeone6711 Жыл бұрын
💯
@princessa2235 Жыл бұрын
Honestly some of the larger ships with newer layouts are done so well that they don't feel crowded and you don't run into people. A couple years ago we went on a cruise with 20 other people and didn't even see some of them for days at a time...and we had mutual plans!
@nycchris8743 Жыл бұрын
Yes, I totally agree. I've been on several cruises over the past twenty years and it's nothing like what most of the people commenting here, have to say. They're just grasping for excuses to justify their dislike of cruising.
@princessa2235 Жыл бұрын
@@nycchris8743 So true. And you can tell most have never actually been on one, yet they have strong opinions.
@Mnnvint Жыл бұрын
There are not so many retired Germans at my local mall, thankfully.
@ritawilbur6128 Жыл бұрын
I took a cruise once. I figured it would be an easy way to travel with my elderly parents and my 3yo son. I suppose in some ways it was easier, but it confirmed what I already suspected - cruise travel is definitely not for me. It was a Caribbean cruise, yet they had no Caribbean food on the ship. We visited seven islands, but by the time you get off the ship, you only have a few hours before you get back on again. Our two best days were: St Kitts and Nevis, where we hired a local taxi and just pretty much let him decide where to take us. He’d make a suggestion, and we either agree or ask him to pick something else. The other best day was on Barbados. As fast as possible we got past the mile long mall they always have at the docks. We just went to the town square, hung out, took a tour of the Parliamentary building, got some street food, hung out in the park with all the business people on lunch break. It was our best day! Seriously, though, never again.
@stargazer764411 ай бұрын
Sounds like you had a good time. So why never again? Some cruises go to a lot of ports for a short time, some go to a few ports for overnight stays. Sounds like you chose the wrong itinerary for what you like to do. Every cruise I've been on has international food from all over the world and the theme changes each night. Also, many have specialty restaurants that cater to particular tastes.
@ritawilbur612811 ай бұрын
@@stargazer7644 Sorry, no. Cruising takes away everything I love about travel. No shade to anyone who likes it! But I would much rather backpack, stay in a hostel, have to figure out local train and bus schedules, eat street food that I don't recognize, get lost trying to follow a map. That's a nightmare to some people, but it's my dream vacation!
@fluffytail63555 ай бұрын
They don’t usually have “Caribbean food” on the ship since most cruisers are Muricans and Canadians whose only “spice” is ketchup and who can’t handle flavourful food of the islands. The ship caters to the majority, not to the few people who can actually enjoy the taste of island food.
@VNeto945 ай бұрын
@ritawilbur6128 yeah, the purpose of a cruise is to relax at a moving hotel. And you gotta pay for a great experience.
@JM-zk9ou5 ай бұрын
I did the same with my son on a cruise. When we got to Jamaica, I found a cabbie who took us to street markets, fern gully, etc. Way better than walking around tourist shops.
@starryJulyNIghtSky Жыл бұрын
As a mainer who was just taking advantage of tourists on a cruise stopping in portland, the "we hate tourists, but they keep us financially afloat" notion is soooooo accurate
@TheClairei Жыл бұрын
I live in a cruise ship port. Every week during the season, thousands of people descend on us, making daily life impossible, asking questions, making rude comments etc. Sorry, it's a normal Wednesday lunchtime and I'm not part of your holiday! And the people. OMG 🫣 All identical according to whichever cruise line it is, but you can take a guess. Put me right off cruising.
@kurtpunchesthings2411 Жыл бұрын
Oh I feel so bad for you ngl on my end this us6 one of the surprisingly many benefits of living in a town out in the sticks you don't get bothered by tourists because tourists don't visit this town LOL
@jbar_85 Жыл бұрын
I live in Fort Lauderdale, I feel you! 😂
@sithlordhibiscus9936 Жыл бұрын
I feel awful for Greece and Italy, etc for this reason.
@TahtahmesDiary11 ай бұрын
I live in a tourist town that relies heavily on them in summer and winter…I can’t imagine how much more annoying tourists would be if they didn’t actually buy things on the visit, that sounds beyond frustrating.
@grazz78654 ай бұрын
That’s like buying a house next to the railroad tracks and then complaining about the noise from the trains! When you bought that house, you had to expect this. Or did you not do your homework?
@S.R.Crnt. Жыл бұрын
The point about locals hating cruisers is really true. I come from a tiny town that in the summers gets jam-packed on nearly daily basis by cruise tourists, and it's treated like the plague has struck the town. People stay inside, close their windows and curtains and hide until they are gone. The town has just around 2500-3000 people living there, but some of the cruise liners hold up to a 5000. That's crazy. And the worst part is that only a very small handful of "local" businesses see any increase in trade during these times. The small businesses in fact see a reduction in trade because the locals will be staying in their homes during these days Edit: One question for those who have been on a cruise... What happens to your brains on these tours. Do your brain cells also go on a vacation someplace else? In my old hometown we never used to lock the front doors. There was no reason since break-ins were extremely rare. But we were pretty much forced to do so when those cruise liners were in port. The reason being numerous times these tourists would simply open the doors and invite themselves inside, as if those houses were there for their enjoyment. Onetime I was in my kitchen preparing food when I hear footsteps behind me. An middle aged couple in brightly yellow and blue jackets were standing there looking so dumb and confused. They couldn't make themselves understandable in English but the few German words I managed to pick out they were trying to explain they were looking for another couple they had been walking with. When I showed them to the door I found their friends staring into my bedroom window as if it was an exhibit. But mine is by far not the only case like this. Hence we would lock our doors and close our curtains. But still those people would treat our houses and lawns as if it had all been put there just for them.
@Ethaara Жыл бұрын
Norway?
@zahylon5993 Жыл бұрын
So...as expected, the people who take cruises are mostly senile and lobotomized boomers who have 0 respect for other people's properties, thinking the entire world is an amusement park for then to walk around.
@S.R.Crnt. Жыл бұрын
@@Ethaara close. But I have a cousin in Norway who tells me his town has this same problem
@Ethaara Жыл бұрын
@@S.R.Crnt. I work close to the port in Amsterdam where these ships are docked if they are in the city, it is NOT normal that most of the time they are way bigger than the buildings next to them. It is scary as heck when I see them arriving to port. I cant magine how this feels in a town where there are less poeple usually than the number of turists on board of these. I am really feel sorry for everyone who has to deal with this plague.
@JDMimeTHEFIRST Жыл бұрын
The dumping of waste from a ship that big is so disgusting. I get annoyed by smaller yachts dumping their waste and stinking up rivers. Imagine a ship that big. Gross
@StalinM41 Жыл бұрын
I would never willingly burn my vacation time and money on a cruise. I try to get away from people, not be trapped with them
@ZeroxTechnic Жыл бұрын
Ships are so big now, you don't feel "trapped". I can see how you would think that, since you imagine several thousands of people on a small boat. But if you take a decent cruise with a good Cruise Line, you will never feel trapped. If you feel trapped or are standing in queue, you are on the wrong cruise...
@nonplayercharacter6478 Жыл бұрын
@@ZeroxTechnic You're right, I think it's kind of like going to Wal-Mart when the parking lot is full. It usually doesn't seem that crowded inside, the place is so big. I've never been on a cruise, but I have a friend that goes on one every few years, and he loves them. The video certainly was funny, and not entirely wrong, but I think a cruise would be a decent vacation if you know what to expect. Just don't book one on the super cheap line, you'll get what you pay for.
@corvidflight19 Жыл бұрын
I don't like people, so yeah I won't be going on one any time soon. I like being by myself, I work by myself. So yeah I believe it would be Hell.
@Steve56179 Жыл бұрын
get a room with a balcony and you can keep away from most of them
@stargazer764411 ай бұрын
The ship is 1200 feet long, 215 feet wide and has 18 decks. You can certainly find someplace quiet.
@thelonereed276510 ай бұрын
So true. We’ve been building extra docks in Greece for cruise liners and all I see is the smog every day and the millions of people evading the towns without leaving a single dime here. We have so many tourists in Greece in July and August that the most locals cannot even go on vacations themselves. Local economies aren’t helped as much as you think. It’s the corporate hotel chains and cruise liners that make the money. Just like Thailand people are starving but the country is still flooding with tourists till the coral reefs are completely damaged and all the waters are polluted.
@willgaukler89798 ай бұрын
there a lot of money spent to re- fuel and off load their brown water ... it's all happening on the docks tho ...
@Fusilier7 Жыл бұрын
Here's another thing about cruise ships - they breakdown ... a lot. Being stranded at sea can be unpleasant, especially if the power goes out, the toilets on a cruise ship need electricity to flush, by the way, if there is a powersurge, the toilets can overflow, so expect to be bathed in the whole ship's liquids. It can take a week for salvage teams to tow the cruise ship back to port, and passengers cannot be evacuated unless there's a distress call, so sit tight and have fun.
@Fortunateis4luck Жыл бұрын
Good God
@johnniesalomon1942 Жыл бұрын
Me: ahhhhhhhh Others: Vacation!
@BlaccCeaza Жыл бұрын
if you had to piss you went to the toilet which is the main problem because it is clogged and overflowing onto the deck and into rooms it you had to crap they gave you a little red biohazard bag so the hallway is covered in little red shit bags on every floor and it is also hot af so you grab a bed sheet leave your room and go to the deck and make a tent like everyone else Yeah I don't think Horton knows how accurate that lord of the flies line was😭
@dominicfucinari1942 Жыл бұрын
Given that, how did anyone manage to convince the public that cruise ships were the luxurious experience of a lifetime?
@guiltybastard7859 Жыл бұрын
Hmmm ... wonder why we never hear about this part of cruises. heh!
@Countercommie Жыл бұрын
Took a cruise once, 28 years ago, on Royal Caribbean. Never again. As nice as it was, we were still trapped on a boat. If you don't like the room, the neighbors, the food etc. you can not leave. Every vacation since, we have booked a hotel in a cool city or rented a cottage at the beach. It costs less and we are free to leave or go to a different restaurant...
@YudronWangmo Жыл бұрын
It's cheaper to cruise when you add up meals and accommodations. But, I've had my best times on excursions while in ports, and those do add up.
@WouldntULikeToKnow. Жыл бұрын
@@YudronWangmo it's cheaper, until you catch an illness that you can't escape because everyone onboard is sick.
@yuki-sakurakawa Жыл бұрын
You mean Royal Horton, right? Libel laws and all 😅
@gordonmills2748 Жыл бұрын
I have never been on a cruise. If I want to see the ocean, I book a hotel room where I can walk down the stairs and be on the beach.
@kitiaram6613 Жыл бұрын
Cruising has changed so much in just the 15 years since we started. Now there is enough to do on ship that we dont even feel the need to go into port, and my kid has stuff to do without going to the kids club and we enjoy spending time together. We have done a couple of resorts and the good canine lodge and cruising is definitely more bang for my buck and more fun activities. Plus watching the ocean is the best at any time of day from our balcony. But, if you have been watching cruise vlogs and they still dont seem fun, dont let people try to make you feel bad that you dont want to go either. Unless its your spouse, then pack up and dont forget the reef safe sunscreen.
@ethanpayne9164 Жыл бұрын
“Let them go all lord of the flies in the kid zone”😂😂
@johnrodgers2018 Жыл бұрын
Used to work on cruise ships, this is mostly true, they can be amazing but you have to choose a smaller ship and a great itinery. Do the shore excursions and spend some time at local places before or after the cruise. Think Alaska, panama canal , Antarctica etc. You will spend a lot more but it will be worth it.
@burningblue1254 Жыл бұрын
Its mostly bs.
@LivingInTheShade Жыл бұрын
Roger has put into words and visuals how I feel about cruises 😂
@dominicfucinari1942 Жыл бұрын
When I first heard about cruise ships during my tween years, I still looked and talked like I was in my primary grades, yet I had a hunch there was a lot that could go wrong. It was only for a little of my adolescence when I thought it would give me a taste of the nouveau riche life.
@LivingInTheShade Жыл бұрын
@@dominicfucinari1942 Everyone keeps trying to get me to go on a cruise. I never liked the idea of it I don't like being "locked up". Anyone who asks me again to go on a cruise, I am sending them this vid.
@LilJonBigNuts Жыл бұрын
@@LivingInTheShadethis video is purely fear mongering and heavily biased. If you cheap out on a cruise then you may have a bad experience.
@LivingInTheShade Жыл бұрын
@@LilJonBigNuts I have never liked the idea of a cruise and your comment will not change that. If you want to go on a cruise go ahead.
@fredwinkel1928 Жыл бұрын
@@LilJonBigNuts I agree
@coreyoz Жыл бұрын
I used to work on a cruise ship for a year and a half in Hawaii and am presently writing a Thriller novel inspired by that. The "Incidents Happen" section, ESPECIALLY when it comes to missing women and reporting of said crime to ship security, hit REALLY hard.
@liliya_aseeva Жыл бұрын
I once went on a ship on rivers throughout European Russia. One of animators tried to entertain us but failed miserably. She went off in Chaikovsky city Perm Krai, and even did not bother to sign her name off the ship registry. The whole ship was looking for her for the rest of the day, and finally she was fired from the cruise company.
@TonyAtmos Жыл бұрын
@@liliya_aseeva imagine creating a dummy account just so you can use the word "Woke" to mean anything you don't like.
@liliya_aseeva Жыл бұрын
@@TonyAtmos rephrased the comment SpEcIaLly for you. The story was still funny tho
@TonyAtmos Жыл бұрын
@@liliya_aseeva Your lord thanks you. 👍🏾
@blucolife Жыл бұрын
Incidents happen in Miami, New York City, Chicago, Las Vegas, yet nobody bitches about it. Cruises are far safer.
@761jared Жыл бұрын
This is why I like Virgin Voyages. No kids, no buffets, no bacteria coming from a trough of food for the buffet-eating masses. There's no nickel and diming either, asking you to pay for everything else once onboard since almost everything is included in the initial pricing.
@MaxW-er1hm Жыл бұрын
So....what, they cook individually?
@JesusPerez-oo6be Жыл бұрын
This is true it’s pretty great
@JesusPerez-oo6be Жыл бұрын
@@MaxW-er1hm No, they have several different restaurants and eateries on board. And to replace the traditional buffet they have a place called the Galley where you just order from instead
@burningblue1254 Жыл бұрын
Finally an informed opinion! Mind you the price point reflects it!
@Ben-bb7mi Жыл бұрын
The thing with cruises is that you get what you pay for. If you go on Carnival, you're going to get a cheap vacation. If you want the luxury experience, you go on Celebrity, Holland America, or Cunard.
@h2ojr1 Жыл бұрын
what a coincidence that I see this just as my family is trying to plan a cruise. Gonna play this on blast!!!
@SapphireQueen09 Жыл бұрын
Romantic cruise ship planning for my bf and I. 😅
@thaphreak Жыл бұрын
don't do it...
@dominicfucinari1942 Жыл бұрын
I'm hoping a successful feature film adaptation of [u]A Supposedly Fun Thing I Will Never Do Again[/u] gets made soon.
@rooryan Жыл бұрын
Just saw this video (in my feed). Can’t wait to leave for my cruise this Sunday. My last day at work was today.
@SnakeladyGreta Жыл бұрын
I’ve been on 2 cruises. So far, so good. 😁
@frankpinmtl Жыл бұрын
As a former employee, you've forgotten the most important thing; nickel and diming the pax for every last dollar on their cruise card, to be settled up on the last night of the cruise. Sticker shock is a real thing...
@ZForce5496 Жыл бұрын
I was going to say the same thing. All those fun activities, luxurious spa treatments, and tropical drinks come with a price tag unless you pay top dollar for an ultra luxury cruise (and then the only thing you’re not paying for is alcohol and some shore excursions). Then there are the closed-off areas with their own uncrowded pools and restaurants reserved for people who pay for the most expensive suites.
@jamestucker8088 Жыл бұрын
I thought he would talk about the sleazy way they market the cruises. They will advertise something very low like a 7 day cruise for $500/person but by the time you are done you are paying $5,000.
@NihilistAlien Жыл бұрын
Is it true personnel live in miserable cabins?
@klausstock8020 Жыл бұрын
@@NihilistAlien I'd call the accommodation "bunks". "Cabin" sounds too much like "a place to live". But, compared to an attack sub, the bunks are luxurious. Well, a cold-war era sub...a diesel-electric one...a Russian diesel-electric cold-war era attack sub. I'd rather spend the night in a cold-war era French nuclear sub than in a cruise-ship "cabin". Oh, wait. I was talking about passenger cabins. You meant...staff "cabins"? Uh. Still beats the Russian sub. But since you are supposed to work you ass off, you won't spend much time there anyway.
@talklikeahick2u877 Жыл бұрын
Sticker shock victim here…we were told “all inclusive” and that the alcohol was included…what they didn’t tell us was it was only “domestic alcohol”. Umm domestic to where? We got a $700 bar tab for 4 ppl, one was a minor and I didn’t drink. So it was 2 ppl. I scoured our papers when we got home and nowhere did it say “domestic alcohol only”. Still don’t know exactly what drinks we were charged for. Just know we’d have been arrested for not paying.
@KSmit4905 ай бұрын
The video makes a very good point about cruise passengers spending their money for "beds and booze" on the cruise ships, so the locals can only make money on selling trinkets and maybe some snacks and drinks. On the other hand, if the tourists stayed on land and spent money for food and lodging in the towns, then the locals get a bigger portion of the tourists' spending.
@johnp1394 ай бұрын
They get both.
@jgs1122 Жыл бұрын
I have cruised all over the globe. Never any sickness, always an enjoyable time.
@hamiltonhaugh3982 Жыл бұрын
I was paying for a cruise rn. I ended up changing to just fly to coasta Rica. This is hitting too hard😂😂😂
@annieesther8405 Жыл бұрын
If you have the chance, Monteverde is stunning. Tamarindo is kinda overrated, if you ask me.
@appropriate-channelname3049 Жыл бұрын
cruises are actually really fun
@luism2754 Жыл бұрын
I am from Costa Rica! I would really advise to visit Isla Tortuga and Bahía Ballena both are so beautiful places and excellent for tourists
@hamiltonhaugh3982 Жыл бұрын
@@jt5341 no, I already changed plans because it was cheaper and more convenient then the cracked video came out a few days later
@clevor2v Жыл бұрын
🎉😢😢🎉soo. Poopoo poo
@wyntersama848 Жыл бұрын
This guy is one of the greatest comedic talents of our time 😂😂😂
@Where_is_Waldo Жыл бұрын
@@coffeeNTrees Kind of what I was going to say... acting seems like a talent thing too.
@Markus_Andrew Жыл бұрын
I like to get away from crowds of people when I go on a vacation, not bring them all with me.
@Warriorcats64 Жыл бұрын
This is why you gotta do one-way Alaska cruises, if you're gonna cruise. Shorter time, chiller people since it doesn't attract so many Joe Six-Packs + Karen and Twiddledee and Twiddledum families, and Alaska is less tacky...and smaller ships because the demand is less.
@brandonhitchings8540 Жыл бұрын
I agree the Alaskan cruise has been my favourite so far. Im done w😢 Carribbean ones
@bob_frazier Жыл бұрын
Just back from an Alaskan cruise. Worst cruise ever.
@brandonhitchings8540 Жыл бұрын
@@bob_frazier how why? It was by far my favourite cruise i ever did. Of course im nit really into the Carribbeans go an island drink go to an island drink go to an island drink.
@bob_frazier Жыл бұрын
@@brandonhitchings8540 Hi Brandon! Yep it's a favorite cruise for lots of people, and I thought we would be among them. Why not? Well, lots of reasons, but among them were: We saw nothing on our glacier day due to fog. I know, nobody's fault, but other ships went further in and waited, while our ship arrived an hour late and left 3 hours early. Alaskan scenery must be eye popping for a lot of Americans, but I'd been there before and a lot of it is similar to places here in Oregon. We gave up our best weather for mediocre weather there. Excursions were obscenely overpriced. 600,000 to 700,000 passengers all pay $149.00 to ride a train 50 or so miles up the White Pass, I did the math,, wish I owned a mile of that track! Other excursions were priced even more brutally. The ship entertainment sucked and the food was meh. My wife and I both got sick. You asked, so that's my honest answer. Now someone's going to say I'm a whiner, but we've been on 9 other cruises which were all better. Best bet for us Oregonians is someplace warm and dry mid winter, like Bonaire.
@sweepfliping9622 Жыл бұрын
I live in Barcelona and I can relate to the part when they say "the ship comes, and locals see a terrifying sea scraper, like something out of a disaster movie". I don't mind people visiting Barcelona, but hell, it's too much when they come in groups of 3000 people. I really hate these cruises.
@JuancoPRoFlow Жыл бұрын
And who the hell are you, no one cares if you mind or not. Lmao 😅
@cherylsmith4826 Жыл бұрын
Barcelona was our departure port & yes I feel bad for you residents
@sweepfliping9622 Жыл бұрын
@@cherylsmith4826 just to be clear, I don't blame people who come here, but these big companies and lack of regulation
@Zebra_3 Жыл бұрын
Olympics?
@eagleeye2300 Жыл бұрын
Don't blame you one bit.
@barbarad3869 Жыл бұрын
"Disease incubating floating dormitories" 😂 that's pretty accurate
@burningblue1254 Жыл бұрын
Since the pandemic we have introduced 100% fresh air inside the ship, infrared filters that kill 99.99% of viruses. Handwashing and purell stations. Enhanced cleaning of handrails, elevator buttons etc.
@user-tc7ym5fj1v5 ай бұрын
Its the .1% that's going to kill you@burningblue1254
@jantyszka1036 Жыл бұрын
Living in Lisbon I can assure you the stuff about the locals' view of these floating apartment blocks is true.
@no_more_spamplease5121 Жыл бұрын
Hard to see Portuguese who enjoy any foreigner, to be fair. They are not hospitable, but grumpy.
@lukekibbles2 ай бұрын
0:01 vape nation 💨
@vinzanity68 Жыл бұрын
Finally someone said what my subconscious knew all along.
@edwardbrennan3963 Жыл бұрын
I worked in the kids' area for a cruise line out of california, and the lord of the flies line killed me 😂. Fun fact, roughly a third of the crew is drunk every night. They know how to party.
@daviddavidsonn3578 Жыл бұрын
I guess the other 2/3 are just asleep 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@burningblue1254 Жыл бұрын
Don't know what cruise line it was. I can tell you this. You are required to be at your work station ontime, presentable appearance, and maintain a high standard of performance. I had a junior assistant cruise director on his first contract that we had to send home because of his late night drinking antics. On matters of dismissal we have a tribunal, the captain, staff captain and the senior officer of the department which in this case was myself, hotel department general manager. Its unfortunate but necessary.
@richdouglas231110 ай бұрын
We had a splendid time on the one "big boat" cruise we took: Princess through Alaska. Otherwise, it's small boats all the way. They're more intimate, roomy, and the excursions are more fun. You actually get to experience the cities you visit.
@Dryer_Safe Жыл бұрын
3:06 the moment of maximum honesty. So true.
@SuperiorPelican Жыл бұрын
"because that would be stupid." 😂
@goldxahn5247 Жыл бұрын
Trident Roger seeing you always is a blessing for my tired eyes. I realy like the way reborn Cracked is going. Hope the Cast keeps growing. You guys are doing great work!
@cracked Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@dominicfucinari1942 Жыл бұрын
It's hard to decide between tridents, dual-bladed axes, or epic longswords. I'm more of a mage-style character, so I'd look better with a tome, staff, or maybe a flat weapon such as a war mallet.
@johnbuttery1171 Жыл бұрын
As a former cruise ship engineer, this is spot on.
@shahjehan5 ай бұрын
Eat 7 times a day 😂 I see lots of this on YT cruise videos
@michaelres848911 ай бұрын
I’ve been on 2, Disney and Royal Caribbean. We loved them both. We had no issues and the kids still talk about how much fun they had.
@dickberry39107 ай бұрын
Sad 😂
@00Fisher005 ай бұрын
@@dickberry3910 Sad that someone had positive experiences? How is that sad?
@VNeto945 ай бұрын
@@dickberry3910jealous.
@SammyJoeLouis4 ай бұрын
@dickberry3910 Nah you're the sad little insect dickberry ;)
@ChrisW2284 ай бұрын
I absolutely love cruising. IME they played up stuff that really isn’t bad and didn’t mention the things I love. I have NEVER gotten sick on cruise food, and I … er… eat my money’s worth. LOL
@csnide6702 Жыл бұрын
I totally agree-- there is NOTHING that can get me on another cruise ship.... Biggest problem - TOO DAMN MANY OTHER PEOPLE ON BOARD. You eat in shifts - use pools in shifts - do activities in shifts etc.
@thesatsui Жыл бұрын
And the worst part is each town you visit is exactly the same as the last one. Same stores and same restaurants. It's worth doing once. Once.
@Find-Your-Bliss- Жыл бұрын
I would never go on a cruise! Never want to be on a big boat with a crowd of nitwits and their swarm of maggots.
@gendoruwo6322 Жыл бұрын
remember the person who spilled her coffee on you and somehow made it your fault? you'll see her again this evening at the dining hall.
@csnide6702 Жыл бұрын
@@gendoruwo6322 😅too true !
@dzonikg Жыл бұрын
@@thesatsui Its not same in Europe ..i been on 10 cruises in europe ,i have 2 more this year ..that on 0:52 is Kotor from i witch i had girlfriend 20 years ago
@Mkcee Жыл бұрын
I worked on for a cruise ship company and it was hell on earth. I never got an off day nor a break, I didn't complete my contract and came home that is just modern day slavery. What a saw while there made me think that the cruise industry must be one of the most wasteful industries in the world.
@strokedeeznuts Жыл бұрын
Damn. That sucks. I'm sure it wasn't pleasant but slavery is a term where you don't have a choice and you did . There are shit companies and we have a choice to work for them. Slaves had no choice and were fucked over for many years.
@CrusifoxMedia Жыл бұрын
I'd say hospital/medical is up there too for wasteful industries. A lot of packaging on single-use things in a modern hospital that get thrown away (back in the day they would use a lot of reusable things that can be steam cleaned via an autoclave) Source: my husband and I work in a hospital (me on Labour and Delivery and him on waste management)
@SteamboatWilley Жыл бұрын
Yeah the workload on the cruise ships was impossible, and split shifts seven days a week for four months leaves you very very tired. I got burnout after working for a well-known cruise line for four years. I quit and got a job on the Stranraer-Belfast ferry for a year. Much easier.
@paulholland1641 Жыл бұрын
Well they weren't talking about working on a cruise ship
@mr.mac-n-cheese2401 Жыл бұрын
I had a great time on a cruise with my dad and brother. We went snorkeling had shrimp and just had a bunch of fun. I created some great memories that will last for a long time.
@AntandGlen Жыл бұрын
I always knew that American's had a sense of humour. This is brilliant.
@domomitsune5920 Жыл бұрын
You don't know how happy I am to laugh at a Roger video. I love the reference to the Lord of the Flies by leaving your kids in the daycare for a week. This is why I always watch these, whenever they appear in my recommendations.
@rockhopper01 Жыл бұрын
You had me at “eat seven meals a day.”
@barbaraday7662 Жыл бұрын
I love how I got a cruise ad right after this lol
@KevKevAllen Жыл бұрын
I’ve been on many cruises, and absolutely love it. ❤
@lizzybennet5726 Жыл бұрын
2:22 "I was hoping for a luxurious vacation, like the Titanic." Oof... Bad example!
@GHC3 Жыл бұрын
Being on the Titanic will be preferable once you encounter this stuff on a modern one. I have heard and read horror stories. I'd rather jump ship than get that nasty new superbug of Covid/Hepatitis/Aids that will inevitably spawn on that unsanitary confined space of too many people cohabitating together at sea.
@andreworders7305 Жыл бұрын
We evade our taxes by flying foreign flags yet expect the US Government to bail us out when a pandemic hits!
@brunkerj Жыл бұрын
I don't believe they got a dime.
@willyonamountain Жыл бұрын
@@brunkerjCorrect
@jeffreyromanik Жыл бұрын
To register a ship in the United States it must be built in the United States. There are no shipyards in the United States that are able to build a modern cruise ship. Many companies such as Royal Caribbean are headquarter in Miami, however can not registered their ships there because of the US Maritime law (the ships are not built in the US), so they register them in the Bahamas. This is an example of a US Politician shooting themselves in the foot with a 'good idea' law. Secondly, the cruise line never received any money from the US Government during Covid, but were forced to shut down, then had to follow a series of strict reopening rules that the airlines, public transit and hotels were exempt from.
@brunkerj Жыл бұрын
@@jeffreyromanik I learned a little. Thank you.
@fokkman Жыл бұрын
They didn’t get a U.S. government bailout.
@shnarfshnurf Жыл бұрын
This gives me Adam ruins everything vibes, I like it
@BoozeandNewswithTimandDut Жыл бұрын
We cruise all the time. They are a blast . But still a funny video, love this channel
@BKF666 Жыл бұрын
I'm one of the crazy ones that likes cruise ships, as I have been on 14 so far. Been to a few resorts but still prefer a cruise over a resort. Alaskan cruise was the best with a balcony. View of ocean, mountains, glaciers, rivers, eagles, whales, seals and so much more.
@robspiess Жыл бұрын
I, too, like cruises, but am ashamed of knowing that they hold their garbage until they get into international waters and dump, like, "everything". They also switch their fuel source to a crude form of diesel that is crazy pollution and isn't allowed to be burned almost anywhere else. The food is great, though, and it feels like you're living as a higher class.
@kevinneville5876 Жыл бұрын
@@robspiess source?
@robspiess Жыл бұрын
@@kevinneville5876 Read the wikipedia article on "Heavy fuel oil" for the alternate fuel source. For dumping, International law allows discharge of untreated sewage beyond 12 miles from shore. There are a lot of lawsuits for them dumping closer than that (google "cruise ships 20 million" for some examples).
@robspiess Жыл бұрын
Oh, this is probably a good read as well: wikipedia.org/wiki/Cruise_ship_pollution_in_Europe
@pierrec3531 Жыл бұрын
@@robspiess first time in my life I read an answer to the comment "source" that ACTUALLY contains reliable information What happened?!
@OttawaOldFart Жыл бұрын
As a non traveller I approve of this message
@crassustheelder9665 Жыл бұрын
As a non message I approve of this traveler
@deborahsheldon9951 Жыл бұрын
If you don't travel, you never learn how the other part of the world lives and how beautiful most parts of the world are.
@OttawaOldFart Жыл бұрын
@@deborahsheldon9951 have you heard of this new invention called the internet. I live in a gorgeous country that I have explored at will. Travel is a very selfish activity. You burn through tons of fuel on an airplane for a few hundred people to go somewhere. Sad really
@ZazzelTheGamer11 ай бұрын
@@OttawaOldFartWtf? Talk about loosing meaning to words.
@abigfish16207 ай бұрын
My wife and i just took our first cruise a few months ago, 10 days, we hit the bahamas and actually had a blast. But its all, also kinda true. There really isn't all that much to do on board unless you really like reading books to the sound of the ocean, which we both do quite a bit. We were unwilling to spend more than a few hundred bucks at the casino, and that lasted us about... oh.. ten minutes or so. The shows were good and it was fun dressing up for dinner, really, eating was the most enjoyable part honestly, he isnt wrong, you basically eat whenever you want and balloon up to an obnoxious size. We got kind of bored after five days and we ended up spending our last day pretty much completely in our cabin watching movies or playing games on my laptop or reading books. If we ever do it again it will probably be shorter, only 4 or 5 days at most, and probably a Mediterranean cruise. The bahamas were nice.. but.. also very poor. We didn't really feel all that safe going out and about, particularly in Nassau. I will also say, while expensive, the alcohol package was absolutely worth it.
@dejen330311 ай бұрын
Took the extended family on a Disney cruise years ago. Best vacation ever.
@Isaiah094 Жыл бұрын
Roger is national (or should I say international?) treasure
@1984Phalanx Жыл бұрын
I have never been on a cruise but this is exactly how I imagine it to be.
@samhershey4644 Жыл бұрын
Like most of his "Honest Ads" he is not totally wrong but he is exaggerating the worst aspects as part of dark humor Yes people get sick on cruises both food and otherwise but it's like I tell my friend who is afraid of flying because of plane crashes...for every plane that crashes and makes the news thousands of flights take off and landed that day safely Personally I have been on 8 cruises, only got sick one time to the point it lasted longer than a few hours and I blame the SEVERELY OVER THE TOP heavy handed use of cleaning solution that was so bad you could smell it hours after the crew got done AND the fact that despite being told MANY times to get rid of his chewing tobacco spit and not do it in the room my uncle continued to ignore both statements from everybody in the family who told him this and what it was doing more than the massive number of people
@forexed8948 Жыл бұрын
He's right about the part where locals hate you, I worked that industry from 2016 to 2020, he did make a valid point about how the cruise ships damage canals, reefs, and how the locals at whatever destination you're at hate you personally, but love you for your money.
@gregbenwell6173 Жыл бұрын
Right there with you!! I have never even flown anywhere either!!
@forexed8948 Жыл бұрын
@@gregbenwell6173 I forgot to mention the pollution the ships cause by dumping waste.
@MrEgofreak Жыл бұрын
It's actually really fun and relaxing so long as you have a very specific idea of what your vision for a vacation is. There is not a lot to do besides eating and enjoying leisurely floating on a current. If it helps, most cruise passengers are not jackasses 'cause they're as relaxed as you are; so you'll find friendly conversations no problem (at least in my experience). Rule #1 for entertainment on board: play bingo! (Not literally) There is a variety of stuff to check out and, while most of it may be mediocre, exploring your options till you find what suits you is the best way to experience the entertainment. Having money to burn is a huge help too! I hope my little op-ed encourages you to check it out. Once you do (I think), you'll be hooked. Been on 2 so far and looking forward to more! As they say, "The best things in life can happen to you so long as you lower your expectations." LOL!
@Mr.DMZ. Жыл бұрын
I love going on cruise ships! My favorite type of vacation
@dianastacey91911 ай бұрын
Reason we took cruises. 1 Each day you wake up in a different city in Europe. Tried driving forget that because you waste all your time on the road. The roads are so narrow in small towns they are terrifying to drive in and the signs and even side of the street you drive on make it more difficult than you think. Accident anyone? because they drive on the sidewalk in Italy and that is no joke. We couldn't even rent a car in Italy years ago but that is changed now (taxi ride in Rome was the most terrifying experience ever because no hands on the wheel and he was using all his cell phones while we went down the center of the freeway also stops for anything were ignored) 2 You are on a schedule so eating and waking for tours starting early makes you adapt to the time zone change quickly which is very hard flying from the west coast of the US. 3 Cheaper than paying for unlimited meals, hotel room, and entertainment every place you stop. 4 Entertainment is pretty good as far as I was concerned and river cruises don't have that and cost more. Local places like a pub might have some and I saw a local show in Switzerland, then you can take a tour that includes Russian dancers but entertainment isn't going to be Vegas 5 Take the smaller ships that can go to the small ports of Europe. They want you on the big ones to save them money. Have you ever seen 3 cruise ships dump all the people on board at an Alaskan town with exactly one street on the edge between water and mountains? Be careful what kind of ship you take. You cannot control what other ships are docked at the same time. Also Europe has many holidays and times when things are not open (even Rome always had their doors locked down and never could figure out when they were open when I stayed there). They eat dinner into the wee hours of the night so don't expect things to be the same. Just enjoy the fact they try to theme the food based on where you are docked since you come back exhausted. Also those all day tours will really kill you off if you are old (even if it doesn't involve biking or a ton of climbing). Study up a lot before going on a cruise or tour using KZbin. Do not take a trip without extreme study about what to expect and what to not do at airports, on ships, in ports etc. Ignorance will really make you hate your trip. If you get sea sick take pills and if you really want to see open air museums in Europe that you cannot get to otherwise (these are small towns with furnished buildings of all types from all time periods) then rent a car or even better get a bus tour so you do not have to drive. I would start with a cruise and work your way up to more adventure when you know what cities you want to spend more time in like Venice or Rome. You don't want to deal with getting gas, currency exchanges, and a thousand other things that can make your trip complicated in a hurry.
I had the good fortune of working on a cruise ship as a contractor making modifications. What I was made aware of due to being able to see the behind the scenes operation and, after some socializing with the crew, found out things that the crew are told absolutely to keep to themselves. Period. I have not been on one since and am mystified when I see throngs of people pile aboard completely clueless as to what they really stepped onto.
@dominicfucinari1942 Жыл бұрын
Keep to themselves, eh? I'm surrounded by people who put a lot of value into socialization, so they'd find it a total dead zone.
@Kendratree Жыл бұрын
Oh come now, you can’t say all that and not tell us. Give us the tea!
@TheCastedone Жыл бұрын
I've heard the same for airplanes
@Shishkebarbarian Жыл бұрын
heh these are funny. but i love cruises. i love the look of the ocean, the air at night, the soft bob of the waves, waking up at a new city/port every day, being able to walk to a variety of different activities etc. and i think the food is actually fantastic. it's great having it all in one place and go explore a different city each day. there are definitely some really luxurious cruiseliners though... i've been on a few that only had about 80 guests.
@burningblue1254 Жыл бұрын
Nice to read a satisfied cruiser. 96% of first time cruisers want to go again. I was the passenger services director for 9 years before I became a hotel general manager. I cannot tell you how many guests were star struck on their first cruise. Most of them wished they had done it years ago. At Princess we have a very loyal clientele. To reach the Elite level loyalty program which is 16 cruises or 151 sea days, we have an amazing number of guests at that level.
@kittenluvzu11 ай бұрын
The Love Boat actually patched up relationships. It's a lot cheaper than getting a divorce.
@Shishkebarbarian11 ай бұрын
@@burningblue1254 my first time was at like 12 years old, my parents love cruises so they started taking me and I fell in love as well. I meet a lot of people very hesitant to go and when they eventually do they love it. The cruise director is the MVP of the ship. You brought happiness to so many people. Godspeed sir
@burningblue125411 ай бұрын
@@Shishkebarbarian When I was the passenger services director, I had numerous people over the years say that they went on their first cruise because they were dragged onto it. But they have been ardent cruisers ever since. You said it right, the look of the ocean, the sound of the waves at night, breakfast coffee on the blacony, evening wine on the balcony watching other ships pass and the lights of the coast. The food, the entertainment, the grandeur of the ships. Visiting different ports and countries. A lot of people have negative opinions and have never set foot on a ship. Bravo to you!
@heidi_mcheidiface2 ай бұрын
You have to pick the right cruise line, though. My husband and I loved one cruise line, so we tried a different one and we ended up hating it. It didn't match our personality.
@sfertenk Жыл бұрын
Haha! I will still go on cruise ships anyway! Karaoké and piano baR every day, no worries about paying for food during the trip and a new beach that magically appear in front of your room everyday. Plus nothing beats sailing from a cold location to a warm one over a couple days, it feels like traveling gradually to a new universe. And resting on a transat at night on a ship, between the stars and the darkness of the sea is magic. It makes you feel like you are floating in space. Pure awesomeness!
@Jay-sd9ye Жыл бұрын
Bad ass! I'm so happy for Roger to be making videos again. He is great!
@darrens3 Жыл бұрын
Jack Hunter is a legend. The way he turned on a dime from gritty to upbeat was just fantastic. His line delivery of the fire on the boat was just perfect.
@BNuts11 ай бұрын
Moro Castle Lakonia Dona Paz and Vector (not ocean liners, but still) Fires on a ship is an awful way to go. It's also a terrible end for ships like _Normandie_ . I can not at all blame William Gibbs for his obsession in fire safety when designing the _SS United States_ . He insisted the only wood aboard be cutting boards for the kitchen, and the grand piano, which they tested with gasoline to be sure it wouldn't burn.
@mkb70134 ай бұрын
Lmao!!! 😂😂😂 omg the vape in the beginning. Great Twilight Zone reference!
@spacewalktraveller16 ай бұрын
I've traveled to over 70 countries and have just started doing do Cruising last year. I must say it's a really great way to travel by cruise ship. Like everything it has its downside but there a lot more positives than negative. I've even booked two more this year. I still like overland travel but cruise ship are also a great way to unwind.
@pollodiablo36 Жыл бұрын
Cruises are a super awesome and easy way to expose kids to international travel. So much lower stress than driving or flying to multiple places, packing and unpacking several times. It’s obviously not as in depth an experience, because you’re only at each port for a day, but it still gives them some exposure.
@Pali729 Жыл бұрын
It's also super economical when you break it down. It'd be nearly impossible to get the same amenities on land for a cheaper price.
@Kotifilosofi Жыл бұрын
It's also more accessible for people with disabilities than travelling by plane (packing your chair and hoping it's not broken during the flight) and seeking for several accessible hotels, restaurants, shops etc. during the holidays. Cruise is literally an utopian dream to someone with an electric wheelchair.
@SpikeSPS Жыл бұрын
@@Pali729 I agree. Most deals I've had have been about $100 a day- more or less... and that has typically been a balcony. I always say- you could go to Needles California- stay at the Motel 6- eat your meals at Denny's and you'll spend more than if you were on a cruise.
@MasterRoshi69 Жыл бұрын
I don't really agree with much of this video... I found my cruise to be extremely economical, enjoyable, safe, etc. The worst thing about the cruise was the sad selection of beers 🤷♂️
@Stop007 Жыл бұрын
The Honest Ads with Roger Horton are the highlight of my day. Keep them coming!
@SpEdMiceАй бұрын
Packing to cruise this very moment...😂
@aliassmithandjones9453 Жыл бұрын
I have not had a week off from work since 2019 so I'd probably have a blast
@SavvyMuhon Жыл бұрын
A notification for this video popped up as I happened to be watching a video about the Poop Cruise from Hell haha
@mrwonderful2142 Жыл бұрын
You'd think people could just hang their ass over the railings and poop into the ocean instead of treating the place like a hamster cage 💩
@lnteIIigence Жыл бұрын
Think of it as complimentary colonic irrigation! Ooh fancy! 😁
@michaelriddle8375 Жыл бұрын
Same thing happened to me
@thresher51 Жыл бұрын
Lol I just watched that. Horrible
@extropiantranshuman Жыл бұрын
this dude can put videos up with ease - and is still in his stride - who doesn't love it? And such a nice decent person too - just really inspired by the world around him everyday. I always welcome roger horton (and the actor who plays him of course) videos in my life.
@TC-th1ey Жыл бұрын
It's not an act. He's a marketing genius telling you how it is and still knowing you'll purchase from him. The man is a GOD.
@gropatapouf5998 Жыл бұрын
Roger is the guy that actually trapped me into watching KZbin years ago. I'm 45 and I feel a joy every time I see him, he his incredible.
@extropiantranshuman Жыл бұрын
@@gropatapouf5998 you've been rogered!
@gropatapouf5998 Жыл бұрын
@@extropiantranshuman *thumbs up*
@dappersnakeproductions3294 Жыл бұрын
The opening sounds like something an Internet troll would do. 😂
@luxincognita Жыл бұрын
As a former seafarer (Costa, Ibero Cruceros and MSC) i can say this is all true, literally. Especially the part about the underpaid employees.
@bwlfarmer Жыл бұрын
I can enjoy the humor. I've been on different vacations and will say cruising has been the most relaxing and enjoyable of them all. It really depends on what one wants out of a vacation.
@mildredpierce4506 Жыл бұрын
My daughter and I enjoyed our cruise too. Everyone I personally know who’s going on a cruise enjoyed it as well.
@macmcleod1188 Жыл бұрын
Loved my one cruise. Only thing I like more was ski trips.
@tedfarabee3095 Жыл бұрын
I like flying to a place and taking my time researching the area.
@macmcleod1188 Жыл бұрын
@tedfarabee3095 I like taking a tour.. get the highlights... maybe even get to see some areas a tourist can't normally go. Then I might go back to dig in deeper.
@unvoicedapollo3318 Жыл бұрын
I enjoy cruising too but they're not wrong, which makes it funny. Not being immersed is definitely one of my frustrations with cruising😅
@cjhoward409 Жыл бұрын
I’ve never had a desire to share that space with thousands of people.
@stargazer764411 ай бұрын
You do it every day at home and at work.
@HO-bndk11 ай бұрын
I bet they're happy to use buses or trains or to fly on airliners too.
@Incomudro19636 ай бұрын
@@stargazer7644 Who does?
@myotiswii Жыл бұрын
The rich people dont do cruises is so true. When we wanted to do a cruise, we got a small boat with crew just for ourselves and then went around the ocean from diving spot to the next, stopping multiple times a day and swimming all the time. There are also shared cruises like that for middle class, and they are great too, I did go on one of these when i went all by myself.
@burningblue1254 Жыл бұрын
No. You are incorrect. Cruise lines including our own Seabourn as well as Regent, Silversea, Crystal, Ponant etc. cater to very well to do clientele. A 12 night Alaskan cruise on Seabourn is $7700 per person cheapest cabin.
@myotiswii Жыл бұрын
@@burningblue1254 Well that's in Alaska i guess that's a different thing. I will limit my statement to warm water cruises
@burningblue1254 Жыл бұрын
@@myotiswii No its not. Some cruises for the best suites run over a $100,000!
@myotiswii Жыл бұрын
@@burningblue1254 Ok then I will change it again to 'rich people who arent incredibly colseminded/dumb'
@burningblue1254 Жыл бұрын
@@myotiswii Well at least they can spell. BTW, I think your reply is rather indignant crass and ill informed.
@billd7120 Жыл бұрын
Cruising vacations are way way cheaper than other vacations. You can't even get a good hotel room for the nightly cost of a cruise.
@Lifted0311 Жыл бұрын
not to mention the alcohol. i get the drink package usually and drink till my liver throws in the towel
@itsrojas Жыл бұрын
You are right
@cathunter3042 Жыл бұрын
...and you don't have to fight traffic or drag your luggage around all week. Bring yer fat clothes if yer going to the buffet 7 times a day!
@chiarac3833 Жыл бұрын
Just remember that you get what you pay for.
@MrGruffteddybear Жыл бұрын
I prefer cargo/container ship cruising. Quiet, peaceful, usually no more than ten or twelve passengers + crew of course. No shows, no casinos, just plenty of time to read, relax and watch the water go by.
@vinh7251 Жыл бұрын
Yet another instance of me agreeing with Billy Connolly, cruise ships are like prison with prawn cocktail and the additional risk of drowning. Whatever is appealing about it escapes me completely.
@SavageGreywolf Жыл бұрын
It's all the alcohol and gambling, generally.
@racool911 Жыл бұрын
Unlimited food, that's why I love it lol.
@altnap Жыл бұрын
If weed was legalized I would like it more I went a while ago and it was fun but I don’t drink and being surrounded by drunk people without weed was pretty hard.
@MrEgofreak Жыл бұрын
Billy Connolly did a Stand Up routine about Cruise Ships!? I've got to check that out!
@t166ertwo7 Жыл бұрын
He was actually paraphrasing a statement by Joseph Conrad about sailing in the 19th century: like going to prison with the chance of drowning besides.
@androidbox3571 Жыл бұрын
True and realistic, I spent 30 yrs. at sea. The humour is a reality check. Be careful what you wish for, sometimes dreams come true.
@burningblue1254 Жыл бұрын
Bullshit is what this is.
@theAverageJoe25 Жыл бұрын
If you’ve ever been on a cruise ship you’d know that you do feel the waves on the ship
@briangarrow448 Жыл бұрын
Has Roger done anything on waterparks yet? I worked at one as a maintenance person for a few months and one of the first things I was told was the code to use when “biological incidents“ occurred in the pools and slides. It cured me of ever wanting to send my kids to one.
@Waynerock77 Жыл бұрын
Yup! That’s a code Brown
@SchemeTintFocus Жыл бұрын
If it's public and always busy, I just assume everything was recently in an accident.
@LupaDomina Жыл бұрын
There are some women who go swimming when they are on their period. I always thought that was disgusting myself and no different to if there's a code brown or yellow. I haven't swum in anything for decades as sea/river/pool it's all got shite in it. 🎉
@maze2253 Жыл бұрын
@@LupaDomina If they use a menstrual cup/disc, it's okay.
@cherylcarlson3315 Жыл бұрын
Used to have a friend who called me a snob for not going on a cruise for these very same reasons. Thank you for validation
@micheleemcdaniel389 Жыл бұрын
I went on a cruise 10 years ago. Overate, got sick. But the worse thing was the overpowering smell from the disinfectant. It just stronger and stronger. They must apply it with a garden hose. Because of that smell I was very happy to get off that boat.
@confusionandcreation60362 ай бұрын
I got a cruise ad on this video. This is too perfect
@m07hy Жыл бұрын
I kinda love that every time one of these comes out, it deters me from YET ANOTHER thing
@Pali729 Жыл бұрын
This is satire, so it's very much an exaggeration. I've been on 12 cruises, I've never caught a stomach bug and I've never had a ship breakdown. Pretty sure the waste disposal thing is severely outdated, modern cruise ships have water treatment plants on board that release drinkable water back into the ocean.
@bulletnotloaded3586 Жыл бұрын
@@Pali729 Pretty much, and the "No laws at sea" stuff is pretty much bogus too kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGTPY2eqi8h1aLc
@Leightr Жыл бұрын
The moat! That is exactly how I described my one cruise experience, except I though of it as a shopping mall with a moat.
@Robert080104 ай бұрын
Cruise ships: I know... lets take a mall, and float it on the ocean but first, lets pack it with suckers!
@robertfarrow5853 Жыл бұрын
I shudder at the mere idea of being trapped in Butlins Afloat with the people from hell
@altnap Жыл бұрын
I went on a royal Caribbean cruise a few months ago and we walked past the kids area on the promenade deck and those kids were literally screaming and banging on the walls trying to get out. Workers look miserable. I laughed my ass off.
@yuki-sakurakawa Жыл бұрын
Were they locked in? 😅
@Mondomeyer Жыл бұрын
They were the next thing to be served in the master dining room.
@altnap Жыл бұрын
@@yuki-sakurakawa probably. Lmfao if one of those meth heads got out we’d never find them. They’d be down at the bottom of the ocean. 💀
@zacharyrollick6169 Жыл бұрын
@@MondomeyerThey didn't say that it was a Disney cruise.