Jump to content
Cruise Critic Community

How Security Handles Disruptive Passagers

cmcwhirter79

By cmcwhirter79,
in Royal Caribbean International

 Share

Recommended Posts

roadburner

roadburner

Posted
Posted

Our first ever cruise in March was purely by chance, but before RCI tightened rules about someone in every cabin being over 25 unless married.

We usually board around 2pm when we know there won’t be lines. This cruise we got on to meet by young men in the elevator commenting on how drunk they already were or weren’t. That evening a young woman propositioned my DH all the way to our cabin deck, 10, while on the way for more drinks on the pool deck. Two days later after docking at our first port, we were on our balcony watching the first passengers disembark, when we noticed security escorting several young people and their luggage off the ship. This was re-acted in every port of that 7 night cruise.

Thankfully the OP met with security that realized she was was a mature lady just letting go a little too much rather than a kid on a lark on Daddy’s money!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
reallyitsmema

reallyitsmema

Posted
Posted
Our first ever cruise in March was purely by chance, but before RCI tightened rules about someone in every cabin being over 25 unless married.

We usually board around 2pm when we know there won’t be lines. This cruise we got on to meet by young men in the elevator commenting on how drunk they already were or weren’t. That evening a young woman propositioned my DH all the way to our cabin deck, 10, while on the way for more drinks on the pool deck. Two days later after docking at our first port, we were on our balcony watching the first passengers disembark, when we noticed security escorting several young people and their luggage off the ship. This was re-acted in every port of that 7 night cruise.

Thankfully the OP met with security that realized she was was a mature lady just letting go a little too much rather than a kid on a lark on Daddy’s money!

 

Royal Caribbean allows anyone 21 or over to book a cabin, 18 if married. Carnival is 25.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Mikew0805

Mikew0805

Posted
Posted

Thanks for sharing. No judgement, but that kind of drunkenness - I would have reported as well.. for yours and others safety. I am glad you did not hurt yourself or anyone else.

 

Side note - on all of my cruises.. RCI is where I have seen the most drunken and disorderly behavior. Not CCL.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Ukigirl "Live from...." Rare

Ukigirl

Posted
Posted

Oh wow, I’m sure a lot of us have horror stories that started out with drinking on an empty stomach. Been there, done that and kudos to you for being brutally honest! I think the great part is how remorseful you were to the crew, I cannot imagine the total idiots they have to deal with who would never admit they did anything wrong as in”do you know that I’m responsible for paying your salary as a paying customer?!”

Link to comment
Share on other sites
ma23peas

ma23peas

Posted
Posted
Thanks for sharing. No judgement, but that kind of drunkenness - I would have reported as well.. for yours and others safety. I am glad you did not hurt yourrrself or anyone else.

 

Side note - on all of my cruises.. RCI is where I have seen the most drunken and disorderly behavior. Not CCL.

 

I hope this is not often, one of the reasons we have not sailed cruise lines that have casinos. My husband was adopted and raised by two alcoholics. My rule is if you can’t make it two weeks without a drink, you have a problem. Moving to Texas two years ago feels like we’ve landed in the Wild West and I’m Caroline Ingall’s trying to make sense of it. Go to any restaurant at 11am-majority of tables have drinks. Parents take their teens to clubs that don’t check ID and buy them shots, all while the ‘cop’ watches and does nothing knowing they are underaged. How do I know? I had a long conversation with the receptionist at a man’s hair salon (saloon) who poured out her knowledge. My son starts his first job after graduating college tomorrow and this place was open on Sunday. Every customer gets two free shots (vodka/tequila/whiskey) and she said since I was there with him, I, too, could embibe for free. Where am I?? Kids tell me in the schools I sub, their parents drink everyday, tears in one kid’s eyes, another tells me he’s decided to stop drinking. He’s 14, started at 12...his parents provided it. Our family doesn’t drink..I might have had a glass of champagne 20 years ago, honestly bought it because I thought the flowers painted on it were beautiful and my Dh was graduating after working full time and raising a family. When I hear stories like this, it hurts...it just brings up all my Dh went through with his ‘letting loose’ parents who never told him they loved him and disinherited him when he refused to bring our kids over while they drank. I am so thankful you are safe. It took a lot of courage to share. I’m just hoping these events are the exception.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
CreativeCruiser119

CreativeCruiser119

Posted
Posted

Thank you so much for sharing - as others have stated, it takes a lot of courage to publicly admit to mistakes and use them as teaching tools. I’m glad you’re safe and everything ended up working out for you! And kudos to the security for their efforts to keep you safe!

 

 

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Link to comment
Share on other sites
sfaaa

sfaaa

Posted
Posted

I have to give it to you. Your post sounds as crazy as those drunk scenes in the movie Hangover 1 & 2. Lucky thing you didn't puke all over the pool or hot tub with other people in it. That would have been the line of no return and the end of your cruise right there. Glad it all worked out with only a bruised ego in the end.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
champagne123

champagne123

Posted
Posted
To the OP. Your displaying classic denial. You have blacked out while massively intoxicated. This story reads like a cry for help. Do yourself and family a favor, and please seek the help you most desperately need.

God bless

 

 

Sent from my iPad using Forums

Yikes. Judge much? I think we have all been in an undesirable situation in our lifetime. Desperately needs help? :eek: Wow. You must me an absolute angel!! :halo:

OP....thank you for sharing. Most of us commend you for your honesty and may actually help someone from being in this situation.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
alexkrn46

alexkrn46

Posted
Posted
To the OP. Your displaying classic denial. You have blacked out while massively intoxicated. This story reads like a cry for help. Do yourself and family a favor, and please seek the help you most desperately need.

God bless

 

 

Sent from my iPad using Forums

I totally agree she learned nothing and asked for her drinking privileges back. Denial. I agree I hope she finds the help she needs.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
shellunderwater

shellunderwater

Posted
Posted
I totally agree she learned nothing and asked for her drinking privileges back. Denial. I agree I hope she finds the help she needs.

 

As stated before... judge much?

 

You know nothing about the OP other than what she wrote, which includes, "not a rowdy bunch." So, based on one episode one day you have determined she needs help and is in denial? What the.....

 

I've had times when I've had too much to drink and probably did some things that fall into the category of "epic". Doesn't mean I need help. Having another drink doesn't mean I'm in denial.

 

Just another example of why people are loathe to post things like this on CC.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
azarak

azarak

Posted
Posted

Unlike others I do not believe your story was a cry for help at all! I believe it all started as a fun 4 days with your girlfriends and letting loose was in order. Most of us here have all had that one shot of tequila that sends you from "feeling no pain" to face planting on the table... Not many on this board can deny that. I'm glad you had the courage to step up to the plate and say "I did it and this was what they did to me..." It's easy for many to stand in judgement but I for one commend you. I don't drink much at all these days and it all goes back to a shot or two of tequila about 12 years ago that is etched in my memory forever. LOL

Link to comment
Share on other sites
LMaxwell Great Review Rare

LMaxwell

Posted
Posted

Being in your age group, late 30's, early 40's, I know plenty of ladies like you. I don't think you need help. What a bizzarre thread. We've all seen "Moms Gone Wild" on cruises. It happens. It's an abberation, not the norm. Cut OP a little slack here, jeez.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Iamcruzin

Iamcruzin

Posted
Posted

OP I get the girls gone wild weekend. Mother's and wives today have far more to juggle with kid's, work and taking care of the home than my mother ever did. My wife is one of those Super Heroes . The ones judging are probably from the generation of women who's toughest battle was combating waxy build up, ring around the collar and baking a moist cake.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
queenfrostine22

queenfrostine22

Posted
Posted
Unlike others I do not believe your story was a cry for help at all! I believe it all started as a fun 4 days with your girlfriends and letting loose was in order. Most of us here have all had that one shot of tequila that sends you from "feeling no pain" to face planting on the table... Not many on this board can deny that. I'm glad you had the courage to step up to the plate and say "I did it and this was what they did to me..." It's easy for many to stand in judgement but I for one commend you. I don't drink much at all these days and it all goes back to a shot or two of tequila about 12 years ago that is etched in my memory forever. LOL

 

I absolutely agree with you.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Please sign in to comment

You will be able to leave a comment after signing in



Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing
  • Forum Jump
    • Categories
      • Welcome to Cruise Critic
      • New Cruisers
      • Cruise Lines “A – O”
      • Cruise Lines “P – Z”
      • River Cruising
      • ROLL CALLS
      • Cruise Critic News & Features
      • Digital Photography & Cruise Technology
      • Special Interest Cruising
      • Cruise Discussion Topics
      • UK Cruising
      • Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
      • Canadian Cruisers
      • North American Homeports
      • Ports of Call
      • Cruise Conversations
×
×
  • Create New...