Top 3 things that you hate about a cruise?

[Davechipp74]

1) Muster drill

2) Final bill

3) Disembarkation

:mad:

[Velvetwater]

1) leaving port at night for the most part (done a few overnights)

 

2) Environmental issues (although I know this is improving)

 

3) The US tipping system on most ships (read my posts for more detail on this...I am not debating it again)

[cruisemom42]

I feel fortunate that the my cruise line of choice virtually eliminates most of the things people have complained about above.

 

-- Only 350 passengers, so lines are not an issue anywhere (thus no line-cutters)

 

-- No photographers

 

-- No nickel and diming (gratuities and most excursions are included, internet prices are reasonable, no 'drink packages' or 'dining packages' being hustled...)

 

-- Never seen a child onboard

 

 

 

On the other hand, I imagine many folks here would not be happy with no casino, no specialty dining, and limited entertainment options onboard!!

 

As for me, the only things I can truly say I "hate" are the single supplements and the limited amount of time in ports.

[ChrisB123]

1. Disembarkation

2. Speed demons in electric wheel chairs who bump into you in crowds.

3. People who are rude to the staff.

[MicCanberra]

It seems that there are two prominent dislikes, one is debarking (we are all truly addicted) and the other is the behaviour of a small percentage of people. I suppose the only way to solve both of these is stay on board and to ignore other people's behaviour.

[navybankerteacher]

It seems that there are two prominent dislikes, one is debarking (we are all truly addicted) and the other is the behaviour of a small percentage of people. I suppose the only way to solve both of these is stay on board and to ignore other people's behaviour.

 

Over-simplification:

 

1) staying on board on debarkation day would convert you from passenger to stowaway - a tempting idea, if you can get used to sleeping on deck chairs and not get off at port calls.

 

2) ignoring other peoples’ bad behavior gets increasingly difficult as more and more people behave badly - which certainly seems to be the trend.

[iancal]

1. Announcements and all of the junk mail that comes to our cabin

 

2. The trashy pop up stores that seem to sell things at inflated prices that they could not sell at on the last trip. What is it about a no tax sale or a 50 percent off sale that makes people want to pay more for something on sea that they would pay on land? Not to mention blocking the aisles in the public areas.

 

3. After a week the food all starts to taste the same and there is a noticeable absence of fruit and cheese selections. By then, we are ready to abandon ship!

[Bizmark'sMom]

Just one hate -- the photographers clogging the gang ways and piers! And popping up in the middle of dinner, and trying to rope you in to posing on "Formal Night." They have a job to do. I get it. I just want them out of the way. Set up off to the side - that way people who want the photo with a guy wearing a pirate costume can have one. The rest of us can get on with whatever we have scheduled at that particular port.

[MicCanberra]

Over-simplification:

 

1) staying on board on debarkation day would convert you from passenger to stowaway - a tempting idea, if you can get used to sleeping on deck chairs and not get off at port calls.

You can do it without being a stowaway. Staying aboard can be achieved by booking B2Bs but who has that much time and money.

 

2) ignoring other peoples’ bad behavior gets increasingly difficult as more and more people behave badly - which certainly seems to be the trend.

Perhaps we just take more notice or have less patience the older we get.

[GUT2407]

amazed at some responses.

 

Not sure how some people let little things outside their control annoy them so much.

 

Never had an issue getting a chair, might not have been my preferred spot that’s the worst I can say.

 

Seen rude people, at sea and at home, we just laugh about it.

 

Lines have never been a major issue.

 

Short stays in port, read the itinerary before you book and know there is a risk of delay

 

Sure lack of hygiene annoys me, but what can I do about it, maybe get into a fight with someone, why??? If I notice something I may tell staff so it can be dealt with.

 

Sales pushes, flyers, lectures etc, those sales make lines money that let them keep fares down.

 

A few are also line specific

 

Like outside muster drill (never had one) and sure they could be done better, but at what cost?

[Ru2on]

Outside Muster drills when it's full sun and extreme humidity even very elderly made to stand in the hot sun .. they are pretty bad ..

 

Don't think I have been on a ship that allows smoking in the Casino can someone tell me which ship or cruise line so I can avoid it.

 

Foul Mouth, Loud Mouth groups that come sit near my quiet spots [emoji848]

 

 

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[MicCanberra]

Any of the ships here (Australia) for the season doesn't have smoking inside the ship. Only out on the promenade deck or up top.

[Z'Loth]

Outside Muster drills when it's full sun and extreme humidity even very elderly made to stand in the hot sun .. they are pretty bad ..

 

On my last cruise, the muster drill for my group was in.... the casino.

 

However, they prohibited photographs.

[Mike981]

I feel fortunate that the my cruise line of choice virtually eliminates most of the things people have complained about above.

 

-- Only 350 passengers, so lines are not an issue anywhere (thus no line-cutters)

 

-- No photographers

 

-- No nickel and diming (gratuities and most excursions are included, internet prices are reasonable, no 'drink packages' or 'dining packages' being hustled...)

 

-- Never seen a child onboard

 

 

 

On the other hand, I imagine many folks here would not be happy with no casino, no specialty dining, and limited entertainment options onboard!!

 

As for me, the only things I can truly say I "hate" are the single supplements and the limited amount of time in ports.

 

May I ask what line(s) you are referring to. This does not sound bad to me.

[Heidi13]

To those that have issues with the Muster/Lifeboat Drill, how sad you have such a disregard for your personal safety. Having worked at sea for 40+ years, I have heard all the excuses of having taken xx cruises and know the drill off by heart. Well, I've managed more drills than anybody has ever cruised and I still attend happily.

 

A number of passengers did not make it off the Costa Concordia. Before perishing, some probably wished the ship held a drill before they departed, rather than using the then valid loophole of having 24 hrs after departure.

[sverigecruiser]

To those that have issues with the Muster/Lifeboat Drill, how sad you have such a disregard for your personal safety. Having worked at sea for 40+ years, I have heard all the excuses of having taken xx cruises and know the drill off by heart. Well, I've managed more drills than anybody has ever cruised and I still attend happily.

 

Lots of people doesn't like the drill but that doesn't necessary mean that they still don't appreciate that they have them. Lots of people hate to disembark but I don't really think that anyone expect to be able to stay on the ship for the rest of their life. At least not without paying for it!

[obnurse]

I only have one thing I hate about cruising.....getting off the ship on the last day. I hate the early morning, I hate the rush at the airport, I hate having to take my wallet out to get a diet pepsi, I hate going back to cold Michigan weather (winter cruise). The little things that happen on board don't bother me, well, except for chair hogs. I do HATE chair hog mentality. Me first and screw you!

[MicCanberra]

While drills are not pleasant they are necessary and some lines do them so much better than others. I shudder to think what would happen to many people should an emergency at sea occur, even with the well run drills.

Some passengers may attend but do not pay attention and many are already not in any state to retain any meaningful information.

[Ru2on]

While drills are not pleasant they are necessary and some lines do them so much better than others. I shudder to think what would happen to many people should an emergency at sea occur, even with the well run drills.

Some passengers may attend but do not pay attention and many are already not in any state to retain any meaningful information.

 

 

 

Totally agree with the necessity of them, just hate PnO having them out on the Deck in Full sun and making no allowance for the elderly. It can be quite some time till they round everyone up and get going, and while I know to bring a hat sunnies and water bottle, Newbies have no idea. Last time i helped an elderly lady out of the line/squish up, to a shade spot near a door and told the staff she needs to stay in the shade as the sun was affecting her.

 

 

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[Missymo]

Rude People

Smoke- (not a smoker, but somehow, when unpacking luggage at home, the smell is on clothes. UGH.

cattle lines first night in MDR

[Ru2on]

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.)

 

Wow you sound like you would be much better off requesting to be seated alone.. why do you put yourself through having to sit near anyone who might heaven forbid ...Mention Their Grandchildren:eek:. ( And no I have dont have grandchildren;)) Seriously does sound like you would more enjoy a table for two.

[Underwatr]

cattle lines first night in MDR

I always locate my table in the afternoon, then at dinnertime I walk in (preferably through an alternate entrance where available) as though I know where I'm going. Because I do.

[57redbird]

My only real gripe is with passengers with scooters who seem to think they have the right of way.....I will let you out of the elevator before I get on but other than that, I think they should wait their turn like everybody else.

[Enforcer]

My only real gripe is with passengers with scooters who seem to think they have the right of way.....I will let you out of the elevator before I get on but other than that, I think they should wait their turn like everybody else.

 

 

Hi,

 

I have to agree with you there and I am a scooter user, there are some disabled people who think that the world owes them a living. One thing I would say is that when you are using a scooter you do become invisible to people.

 

Pete

[iancal]

The number one item for us is the regimen of it. The port schedules, the dining schedules, and the same room and same food types for days on end.