Top 3 things that you hate about a cruise?

[goober87]

1). Having to get off the ship when the cruise is over

 

2). Ship's photographers

 

3) The whole aura of formal nights

 

 

 

The jury's out for me on formal nights. I gave up dressing up to the nines b/c it was too much of a hassle to bring the extra clothes. However, I do wish people would treat the MDR like a white table cloth restaurant, particularly on formal nights. Not asking for jackets, ties and pressed slacks--"hip casual" with fancy jeans, untucked shirts and pointy shoes seems to be the new dressy norm. Just don't show up like you just rolled off the lounger on the Lido.

[NantahalaCruiser]

1 - people who complain about smoking in the casino when it's allowed.

2 - sober people who like to stick their noise up in the air at people who are having fun.

3 - that one person that always shows up at the blackjack table and tells everyone else how they should be playing.

I am a non-smoker who avoids areas where smoking is allowed - hey, smokers have to be able to smoke somewhere! If people do not like smoking in the casinos all they have to do is use a cruise line that does not allow smoking in the casino - problem solved!

 

Smoking in areas not allowed is a separate annoying issue.

[Judie]

1. Muster drill

 

2. Tendering

 

3. Disembarkation

 

 

 

This would be my list, too.

 

 

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[SmoothFlying]

[quote name='NantahalaCruiser;5521067 If people do not like smoking in the casinos all they have to do is use a cruise line that does not allow smoking in the casino - problem solved!

 

Smoking in areas not allowed is a separate annoying issue.

 

 

 

 

 

 

'1]I am a non-smoker who avoids areas where smoking is allowed - hey' date=' smokers have to be able to smoke somewhere!'[/font']

HEY, I understand BOTH arguments ! I have never smoked, never even as much as a puff but grew up with a father, in the 1950's-60's who was a 2-3 pack-a- day smoker, as well as my wife, who just quit 2 years ago after forty years of smoking. So, I have 1st hand knowledge of how addictive smoking can be. Yes, these people CHOSE their addiction and have the right to indulge BUT as the old saying goes,' YOUR rights end, where MY nose (NO pun intended here:)) begins'. I, too, wonder HOW can someone stay in a closed room, like a casino on a ship or smoking room at the airport for any length of time.? I hear some smokers claim,' Hey, I PAID for this cruise/balcony, IF I wanna smoke here or anywhere else, WHY do I have too go to the back of the ship ?' Smoking, isn't vogue any more, it's NOT what the 'in crowd' likes or allows plus most non smokers claim second hand smoke can cause harm and actually to many smokers that's debatable. But, I hope IF or until it's completely stopped on board that designated areas will be provided (with proper ventilation, where needed) on ships. Personally, I can ignore the 'faint' odor of cigarette smoke, but I know many who literally HATE it ! And I understand their views, too.:evilsmile: Hopefully, we can reach some common ground.;)

 

 

Mac

[Reina del Mar]

1. People who act entitled, treat crew with no respect, have poor manners and barge into lifts before those wanting to exit have done so.

2. Nickel and diming of many of the cruise lines...drinks' packages, specialist restaurants, wine tasting, art auctions, shore excursions, photographers.

3. Badly trained staff such as shore excursions clerks who do not know disembarkation procedures, but think they do; then need to send unsigned letters correcting their errors !!

[Gopherpharm]

1. Chair hogs

2. Complainers

3. Bad manners

 

 

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[KristieB]

People letting their cabin door slam shut at all hours of the night, which , I guess falls under rude people.

 

 

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[pacruise804]

'1]I am a non-smoker who avoids areas where smoking is allowed - hey, smokers have to be able to smoke somewhere!'

HEY, I understand BOTH arguments ! I have never smoked, never even as much as a puff but grew up with a father, in the 1950's-60's who was a 2-3 pack-a- day smoker, as well as my wife, who just quit 2 years ago after forty years of smoking. So, I have 1st hand knowledge of how addictive smoking can be. Yes, these people CHOSE their addiction and have the right to indulge BUT as the old saying goes,' YOUR rights end, where MY nose (NO pun intended here:)) begins'. I, too, wonder HOW can someone stay in a closed room, like a casino on a ship or smoking room at the airport for any length of time.? I hear some smokers claim,' Hey, I PAID for this cruise/balcony, IF I wanna smoke here or anywhere else, WHY do I have too go to the back of the ship ?' Smoking, isn't vogue any more, it's NOT what the 'in crowd' likes or allows plus most non smokers claim second hand smoke can cause harm and actually to many smokers that's debatable. But, I hope IF or until it's completely stopped on board that designated areas will be provided (with proper ventilation, where needed) on ships. Personally, I can ignore the 'faint' odor of cigarette smoke, but I know many who literally HATE it ! And I understand their views, too.:evilsmile: Hopefully, we can reach some common ground.;)

 

Mac

 

Because your neighbors also paid for their balcony with the expectation that it would be a smoke free environment, and it is in the cruise line's rules where you can and can't smoke.

 

 

While walking past a smoky casino (and sometimes it is hard to avoid) can be annoying/inconvenient, it is to be expected. It should be pretty easy to avoid outdoor smoking areas for nonsmokers, but even if not - it's the smoking area so I'm not surprised that there is some smoke smell near that area:rolleyes:.

 

 

My top 3 are:

1. Wondering if we booked the best room (and got the best rate) for us.

2. People being inconsiderate: late to muster, large groups blocking the stairs, smoking on balconies

3. I have a tie between tendering and other long line waits and packing the last day/evening, signaling the end of the cruise. The latter probably wins, because it puts a slight damper on the whole evening.

 

 

Regardless, I'll take the bad parts of cruising over not being able to cruise every time:D

[GSOTall1]

The jury's out for me on formal nights. I gave up dressing up to the nines b/c it was too much of a hassle to bring the extra clothes. However, I do wish people would treat the MDR like a white table cloth restaurant, particularly on formal nights. Not asking for jackets, ties and pressed slacks--"hip casual" with fancy jeans, untucked shirts and pointy shoes seems to be the new dressy norm. Just don't show up like you just rolled off the lounger on the Lido.

 

I used to have a whole suit pressed and ready with shoes, tie, etc. Now, it's not worth the luggage space since I had a guy on my last cruise sit at the table with us in a striped polo and cargo shorts. I'll still bring slacks, a button-up, and shoes that aren't tennis shoes but I'm leaving my jacket and loafers at home.

[SmoothFlying]

I am a non-smoker who avoids areas where smoking is allowed - hey, smokers have to be able to smoke somewhere! If people do not like smoking in the casinos all they have to do is use a cruise line that does not allow smoking in the casino - problem solved!

 

Smoking in areas not allowed is a separate annoying issue.

 

Because your neighbors also paid for their balcony with the expectation that it would be a smoke free environment, and it is in the cruise line's rules where you can and can't smoke.

 

 

While walking past a smoky casino (and sometimes it is hard to avoid) can be annoying/inconvenient, it is to be expected. It should be pretty easy to avoid outdoor smoking areas for nonsmokers, but even if not - it's the smoking area so I'm not surprised that there is some smoke smell near that area:rolleyes:.

 

 

My top 3 are:

1. Wondering if we booked the best room (and got the best rate) for us.

2. People being inconsiderate: late to muster, large groups blocking the stairs, smoking on balconies

3. I have a tie between tendering and other long line waits and packing the last day/evening, signaling the end of the cruise. The latter probably wins, because it puts a slight damper on the whole evening.

 

 

Regardless, I'll take the bad parts of cruising over not being able to cruise every time:D

 

AMEN !!! I know, as do we all..:eek: That time IS coming, when mother nature will win out, and a cruise will no longer possible. BUT.. as an OP's nickname here is, burymeatsea, That's what I'd like for, after cremation, of course.:* Is for my wife:hearteyes: and my sis to take a 'buddy cruise' and have her spread my ashes in that lovely, clear blue-green water as it gently kisses the white sandy beach in Grand Cayman. Now, THAT is my definition of a PARADISE ! :hearteyes:

 

Mac

[Warm Breezes]

Smokey casinos, chair hogs, slow buffet lines

 

 

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[NantahalaCruiser]

'1]I am a non-smoker who avoids areas where smoking is allowed - hey, smokers have to be able to smoke somewhere!'

HEY, I understand BOTH arguments ! I have never smoked, never even as much as a puff but grew up with a father, in the 1950's-60's who was a 2-3 pack-a- day smoker, as well as my wife, who just quit 2 years ago after forty years of smoking. So, I have 1st hand knowledge of how addictive smoking can be. Yes, these people CHOSE their addiction and have the right to indulge BUT as the old saying goes,' YOUR rights end, where MY nose (NO pun intended here:)) begins'. I, too, wonder HOW can someone stay in a closed room, like a casino on a ship or smoking room at the airport for any length of time.? I hear some smokers claim,' Hey, I PAID for this cruise/balcony, IF I wanna smoke here or anywhere else, WHY do I have too go to the back of the ship ?' Smoking, isn't vogue any more, it's NOT what the 'in crowd' likes or allows plus most non smokers claim second hand smoke can cause harm and actually to many smokers that's debatable. But, I hope IF or until it's completely stopped on board that designated areas will be provided (with proper ventilation, where needed) on ships. Personally, I can ignore the 'faint' odor of cigarette smoke, but I know many who literally HATE it ! And I understand their views, too.:evilsmile: Hopefully, we can reach some common ground.;)

 

 

Mac

You seemed to have missed my main point - if you do not like a casino filled with smoke, then book with a different cruise line such as Celebrity which does not allow smoking anywhere inside the ship, and has a very limited number of spots outside where smoking is allowed, and no smoking on balconies is enforced to the extent possible.

[2010Cruiser]

Passengers that eat from their plate at the buffet while they are still adding things to their plate.

 

Chair hogs

 

Those that do not let people off the elevator before getting on.

[navybankerteacher]

Cruise lines which build bigger and bigger ships which look more and more like Mall of America; cruise lines which continually cut the quality of food, service and entertainment so they can hold down the price so as to be able to sell out those ever larger ships; passengers who do not seem to know (or care about) how to act in public.

[Mike981]

Cruise lines which build bigger and bigger ships which look more and more like Mall of America; cruise lines which continually cut the quality of food, service and entertainment so they can hold down the price so as to be able to sell out those ever larger ships; passengers who do not seem to know (or care about) how to act in public.

 

Okay I get this, especially since I am an hour away from the Mall of America (no taxes on clothes in MN kids!) :) And I feel the same way to a certain extent. That said, I am limited on what I can pay. When I have looked for a cruise that I don't have those issues, it is out of my league. Have you found better options that are not so $$$?

[pseudoware]

1. "Mandatory" picture taking

 

Dude, go ahead and take my pic as I'm walking off the gangway if you want, but no, I don't want to pose with some guy I don't know in a silly costume.

 

2. Lipsyncing performers

 

I get that finding singers who can dance or dancers who can sing is difficult. Please, give us real singers who suck at dancing instead of dancers who suck at lipsyncing.

 

3. Slow internet

 

They really charge for that crap?

 

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[Z'Loth]

1. The surcharge that the cruise lines charge if you are traveling solo. For my upcoming solo cruise, I have to pay for two passengers and take a inside cave to keep it affordable.

 

2. The extremely limited selection of cruises from Los Angeles/San Diego. Due to crime issues with Mexico (See this Country Information Page and Travel Warning Page), the cruise lines have either scaled back or eliminated cruises to Mexico for obvious security issues.

 

3. Flying cross-country for a cruise... especially since there are no non-stops from Sacramento to Miami and FLL.

 

I understand the reasons, I just don't have to like the reasons.

 

As for the muster drill... total NON-waste of time. Yes, I know it's a slight pain, but in the unlikely event that something goes wrong...

[Heidi13]

When considering the mainstream lines and their mega vessels that don't even resemble a proper ship, our 3 biggest issues are:

 

1) Ship's photogs

2) Art Auctions/Shopping hosts/Casinos

3) Nickle & diming

 

 

If we consider our cruise line of choice it is:

- Disembarkation

[navybankerteacher]

Okay I get this, especially since I am an hour away from the Mall of America (no taxes on clothes in MN kids!) :) And I feel the same way to a certain extent. That said, I am limited on what I can pay. When I have looked for a cruise that I don't have those issues, it is out of my league. Have you found better options that are not so $$$?

 

Until fairly recently there were choices: NCL and Carnival were “bargain lines”, Princess and Royal Caribbean were a step up, and Celebrity and HAL were distinctly “premium” mass market lines - with distinctive character, and superior food and service, somewhat more expensive, but without luxury cruise line pricing.

 

Now, in efforts to build market share by holding down prices, and attract the crowds necessary to fill their ever larger ships, all mass market lines are more alike - and compete on the basis of comparable price rather than superior service — leaving a very significant step up in cost to luxury linesif you want a bit more than the mass market lines offer.

[Mike981]

"Leaving a very significant step up in cost to luxury lines if you want a bit more than the mass market lines offer."

 

That's what I thought. When I was looking earlier this year, there was no way I could touch them. We haven't been on Celebrity since 2001, this was on one of the early cruises on the Millennium. It was very new. They were having some 'new ship' issues, but we still had a great time. I have a good memory, but it's short. So I don't know how much I will be able to compare after that many years.

[pris993]

flying and security

life boat drill

sharing a table

[donaldsc]

I will give you 4

 

1) Sea days - I can't tell you how much I hate them

 

2) Short days in port. If you are in port from 8:00 to 2:00 PM or worse yet 8::00 to 12:00 (we were on one cruise where we had that) or 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM (done that too,) you might as well not get off the ship

 

3) People from fixed dining who decide that they can dine in the AT dining room. You picked fixed, stay in your own dining room and stay out of mine.

 

4) People who abuse staff or who cancel tips. There is no place in the afterlife that is bad enough for this class of people.

 

DON

[MicCanberra]

Thought it might be interesting to see what people hate about a cruise. If you’re cruising you must love it but you must have some dislikes. Keep it clean and light please

Here are my top three in no particular order:

1. Flying to port. Let’s face it with weather delays and airline problems traveling can be very frustrating.

2. Trying to get into a braand Spanx after you have showed. Bathroom is still steamy and so very small.

3. End of cruise!:D

For me it is the following

1. End of cruise,

2. Nickel and diming on some lines.

3. The behaviour of some people, whether it is rudeness to staff or other passengers, their unhygienic habits or sometimes their complaining about anything or nothing.

[Enforcer]

Hi,

 

I only have one

 

Being badgered for 10's (it causes a lower score from me)

 

Pete

[K32682]

1) Overbearing, know-it-all passengers who want to be best friends simply because random chance put us at the same table in the MDR. (I don't really want to hear about your political views, health status or your grandchildren.)

 

2) Pretentious players in formal wear attempting to live out their James Bond fantasies in a casino that is closer to Mississippi than Monte Carlo. (Here's a hint: Don't split a pair of jacks when the dealer is showing a 9.)

 

3) Self-appointed hall monitors, busybodies and other bothersome pests who feel it is their duty to lecture you for anything they deem a violation of grand tradition of cruising. (Feel free to wave a napkin over your head without me, thanks.)