Which Rule(s)/Practice(s) would you like to see changed on your Carnival Cruise

[cmecruise1962]

Temporarily off topic: mooseman, if you would stack your countdown clocks vertically instead of having them side-by-side horizontally, then all of the posts on here wouldn't be stretched out so wide. It's incredibly annoying to have to scroll back and forth to read these posts.

 

OMG! I could not figure out why that happened! Thank you!! I'm hiding countdown clocks next time I see this! (And I guess mooseman took your advice, because it's not happening on this thread!)

[elliair]

How about liquor, that causes liver damage. No one forces you to be amongst smoke.

 

How about no desserts because it causes obesity and leads to diabetes. Some people can't control themselves - like some smokers:cool:

Edited July 2, 2016 by elliair

[beachbum53]

I re-stacked the countdown clocks to 2 across. Hope that helps?

 

Never noticed on my 26" monitor, and they stack single file on my cell phone which does not have a large screen.

 

Thank-you for making the change. Much better now. :)

[smithers54]

I just thought going on a cruise was suppose to be a vacation. Not who dresses to the 9s or who likes to wear shorts in the MDR. Who smokes or doesn't smoke. Who can or can't ride the elevator. Life it too short to worry about what other people do and think. Maybe some reconsideration is in order. It suppose to be a vacation not who is better than the Jones. Its MY vacation and I will do what I see fit. I don't judge people for what they do. It is there choice what to do as it is my choice of what I want to do The op asked a simple question and the thread turned into a debate...off the soap box and dropped the mic...

[Rh2458]

Its MY vacation and I will do what I see fit.

I don't mean to use you an example per say, but it's that mentality that causes many people to feel the rules don't matter, and will not follow them, which then leads to others in this thread wishing they (myself included) would enforce the established rules they have in place. If they aren't going to enforce them then they need to get rid of them.

[elliair]

The op asked a simple question and the thread turned into a debate...off the soap box and dropped the mic...

 

Well, the OP asked and the Op received. It all got started in post #2. Threads like this always end up in a debate, as we all can see that rules that these cruise lines implement, they don't enforce them. The only ones they enforce are the ones that will cost them revenue - like smuggling booze. So, I agree, if Carnival isn't going to enforce THEIR RULES then get rid of them as they serve no purpose and only *iss people off.

[smithers54]

I don't mean to use you an example per say, but it's that mentality that causes many people to feel the rules don't matter, and will not follow them, which then leads to others in this thread wishing they (myself included) would enforce the established rules they have in place. If they aren't going to enforce them then they need to get rid of them.

 

ah but you did and you only quoted part of what I said and it could easily be taken out of context. I did not say that there shouldn't be any rules. If people are within said rules what is the use of complaining about them......plain and simple...smoking is allowed in certain areas correct..using the elevator is allowed correct. dressing down is ok correct. choices and acceptance. Have anyone ever gone 1 mile over the speed limit? If a person has...guilty...I am guilty. Brought booze on the cruise?

[Rh2458]

ah but you did and you only quoted part of what I said and it could easily be taken out of context. I did not say that there shouldn't be any rules. If people are within said rules what is the use of complaining about them......plain and simple...smoking is allowed in certain areas correct..using the elevator is allowed correct. dressing down is ok correct. choices and acceptance. Have anyone ever gone 1 mile over the speed limit? If a person has...guilty...I am guilty. Brought booze on the cruise?

 

I'm going to go back and try and edit* the original post to only include the quote, but not associate it with anyone. That would have been a better way of handling it. As far as Carnivals established rules and expectations, I can honestly say that no, I have never violated any of them. I'm a strong believer of following rules, or working to change them, not outwardly violate them.

*edit note: The edit button is missing on the previous post so I can't correct. Sorry. Side note, I have tons of issues at this website constantly crashing due to flash and/or shockwave issues when I use Chrome. Anyone else?

Edited July 3, 2016 by Rh2458

[LMaxwell]

ah but you did and you only quoted part of what I said and it could easily be taken out of context. I did not say that there shouldn't be any rules. If people are within said rules what is the use of complaining about them......plain and simple...smoking is allowed in certain areas correct..using the elevator is allowed correct. dressing down is ok correct. choices and acceptance. Have anyone ever gone 1 mile over the speed limit? If a person has...guilty...I am guilty. Brought booze on the cruise?

 

I got your point.

 

As long as someone is making decisions that are within the rules no one should be bothered/care/police others.

 

Carnival offers numerous options for any given time or decision, so make the one that fits you best and get to it. Someone else will make their own decisions. If no rules are broken, don't worry about it. I think that is the gist of what you are saying.

[smithers54]

I'm going to go back and try and edit the original post to only include the quote, but not associate it with anyone. That would have been a better way of handling it. As far as Carnivals established rules and expectations, I can honestly say that no, I have never violated any of them. I'm a strong believer of following rules, or working to change them, not outwardly violate them.

 

Well thats good. I didn't mean any disrespect either. I was just making a point. I was just playing the other side. I admit I smoke I and smoke in designated areas. I try to be respectful of other people that don't. TO the point I will wait or not smoke at all...My point of the post was to say hey. Its a vacation. It's time to relax. I am away from the stress at work. I like to relax. I am dressed up for work everyday. I like to dress down when I am off. I may or may not dine in the MDR

[smithers54]

I got your point.

 

As long as someone is making decisions that are within the rules no one should be bothered/care/police others.

 

Carnival offers numerous options for any given time or decision, so make the one that fits you best and get to it. Someone else will make their own decisions. If no rules are broken, don't worry about it. I think that is the gist of what you are saying.

 

You are correct!

[CdrescherRBL152]

To be transparent, I am NOT a smoker, so if the cruise lines implemented a ban on smoking, doesn't bother me at all. I believe most smokers obey the rules, so it's a small % of smokers that you are speaking of. 2nd point, the public places that you speak of are deemed smoking areas by the cruise. Non smokers don't have "the right" of a 100% smoke free environment. That may be their desire, but it is far from "their right".....conversely to your argument, smoking areas doesn't ban a non smoker from entering that area. They may choose not to enter that area based on health or comfort reasons, but they aren't banned from it. It is their choice

 

 

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All you say is true. However whenever the subject is brought up the argument you get from smokers is that it is their right to smoke. However when excising ones right puts another at risk the right is not inforceable. Too me it dosn't matter one way or another. However till everyone accepts the fact that exercising their right dosn't over rule the rights of others. And keep in mind the that the prim gal question was what rule would you like to see, Carnival impose. And as soon as banning smoking was mentioned. Replays came that it's my right to smoke.

[First and Ten]

All you say is true. However whenever the subject is brought up the argument you get from smokers is that it is their right to smoke. However when excising ones right puts another at risk the right is not inforceable. Too me it dosn't matter one way or another. However till everyone accepts the fact that exercising their right dosn't over rule the rights of others. And keep in mind the that the prim gal question was what rule would you like to see, Carnival impose. And as soon as banning smoking was mentioned. Replays came that it's my right to smoke.

 

 

Cd, totally get your point. Yes, the topic of the thread was what rule you would like to see changed, etc. so yes, agree totally with you

 

 

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Edited July 3, 2016 by First and Ten

[scorpion94]

I am 100% with you, because I am very sensitive to the smoke. I can't go into the casino and even being in the hall outside of it is difficult. I would 100% choose a smoke free Carnival cruise ship if I had a choice.

 

Not to sound rude here but if your sensitive to smoke then that big thing puffing out smoke (the funnel or better know as the smoke stack) would make your breathing difficult all over the ship.

[Karnyval]

Good compromise. Move the smoking section to the top of the funnel. Smokers who can climb up and back down without having a heart attack or stroke are welcome to repeat as necessary.

[Thehyperfisherman]

A ban on perfume and cologne. This is a health issue for me.

 

Id also like to ban deoderant soap and shampoo. SERIOUS HEALTH ISSUE FOR ME

[Quilcruisers]

Although I like to see a dress code enforced in the dining room, I don't mind shorts as long as they are dressy. I think it should be allowed unless they are basketball shorts or workout type clothes. My husband will wear dressy shorts with a button down or polo shirt and look quite nice in a restaurant setting. There was a mixed bag our last cruise including people who thought it was acceptable to wrap their cold shoulders in their blue carnival towel.

 

Also smoking does affect my experience, I am tolerant but I do have to leave so,e environments especially casinos due to smoke.

[Rebeccar8612]

Good compromise. Move the smoking section to the top of the funnel. Smokers who can climb up and back down without having a heart attack or stroke are welcome to repeat as necessary.

 

This seems harsh. I'm a smoker who follows the rules, and as far as I know, I've never wronged you. So you'd have me climb the smokestack?? And what? Hopefully have a heart attack so I don't ruin your cruise sitting in one of 3 areas I am allowed to smoke in?? Carnival has given me the right to smoke in a select few designated smoking areas just as you have been given the right to a majority of a rather large ship that is smoke free. I don't know why non smokers feel so wronged by smokers?? Now I understand the casino, since it's an enclosed space. I even avoid that area because of the amount of smoke, but to insinuate I should climb the smokestack ( or just not to be allowed to smoke at all since I gather that's what you'd really like) makes you seem rather petty. Me sitting in my smoking section on deck affects you in no way. People are aware where those sections are and you need not come through those areas to get to any other areas on the ship. It's comments like this that makes smokers so defensive. Just my two cents....😕

[EdmundXXIII]

Just enforce the existing rules, especially in the MDR and with chair hogs.

[louanne93]

If Carnival could make more money from non smokers in the casino if it were non smoking then why not make another casino on the opposite end of the ship? That way they make double the money and everyone is happy!

[dulcimergirl]

Here is mine, smoking should be restricted to outdoor venue's only. PERIOD. No indoor at all. That would be great, yes, give them a very comfy, area.

[gfsmith]

A rule that if someone is bitching about what others are wearing in MDR they have to eat on Lido the rest of the cruise.

 

I like this !!!!!! :D

[gfsmith]

This seems harsh. I'm a smoker who follows the rules, and as far as I know, I've never wronged you. So you'd have me climb the smokestack?? And what? Hopefully have a heart attack so I don't ruin your cruise sitting in one of 3 areas I am allowed to smoke in?? Carnival has given me the right to smoke in a select few designated smoking areas just as you have been given the right to a majority of a rather large ship that is smoke free. I don't know why non smokers feel so wronged by smokers?? Now I understand the casino, since it's an enclosed space. I even avoid that area because of the amount of smoke, but to insinuate I should climb the smokestack ( or just not to be allowed to smoke at all since I gather that's what you'd really like) makes you seem rather petty. Me sitting in my smoking section on deck affects you in no way. People are aware where those sections are and you need not come through those areas to get to any other areas on the ship. It's comments like this that makes smokers so defensive. Just my two cents....😕

 

 

"I dont know why non smokers feel so wronged by smokers??"

 

REALLY???

 

You do realize second hand smoke KILLS right???

 

I dont mind the smoking areas and smoke really doesnt bother me unless its going right in my face and I am not beyond asking someone to kindly blow the other way if its coming my way. Just because smokers choose to smoke shouldnt mean i have to inhale too.... RIGHT? Your comment was single minded.

 

Its really a no win situation. for both smoker and non smoker.:(

[Rebeccar8612]

"I dont know why non smokers feel so wronged by smokers??"

 

REALLY???

 

You do realize second hand smoke KILLS right???

 

I dont mind the smoking areas and smoke really doesnt bother me unless its going right in my face and I am not beyond asking someone to kindly blow the other way if its coming my way. Just because smokers choose to smoke shouldnt mean i have to inhale too.... RIGHT? Your comment was single minded.

 

Its really a no win situation. for both smoker and non smoker.:(

 

I agree that's it's a no win situation. However if you read my post you will clearly see I am talking about smoking OUTSIDE away from others in a smoking section that does not affect non smokers. My point was to wish someone to climb a smokestack or heart attack or stroke was ridiculous. I do know second hand smoke kills which is why I chose to smoke outside, even at home. I was not insinuating that smoking is wonderful and safe, clearly it is not. I was merely saying ppl wishing harm on smokers was rather harsh and uncalled for. I'm sorry you took offense to what I said, but with that being said, if you scroll through this feed you will see far more single minded responses!!

[Surfwench]

I would like to see no dancing in the MDR during dinner by the waiters. The MDR may not be "fine dining" but it is dining. My DH and I do dress a little nicer for dinner and the dancing takes away the ambience. We have never encountered dancing at the restaurants we go to even Chili's or Burger Barn or Trulucks. Carnival is the only cruise line we have seen this. This is just mt opinion.

 

Hmmmm....The Columbia restaurant here in Tampa has nightly Flamenco dancers and its a very tony place. There are a few very nice Greek restaurants in Tarpon Springs with traditional Greek dancers on the weekend. I would say a floor show is a mark of a finer restaurant.