Rare GeorgianGal100 Posted July 26 #76 Share Posted July 26 12 hours ago, ratflinger said: I ones watched a "gentleman" come in to the Commodore club after six wearing a white bathrobe ordering a drink and he got away with it. Ewwwww! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare *Miss G* Posted July 26 #77 Share Posted July 26 What is up with people wearing their bathrobes in the food and drink establishments?! (And nary a bath in sight, I might add.) I just don’t get it. There was a woman in the King’s Court buffet wearing a nightie that tied at the neck and was wide open down the back for everyone to see her bra and Depends. That was the only time I’d ever wished someone was wearing their bathrobe. I felt bad for her, and wanted to politely mention it, just in case she was unaware. But when I looked at her husband (thinking that would cause the least embarrassment for her) he seemed okay with it. Maybe they were at that point in their marriage where he was oblivious to what she looked like. 🤷♀️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare GeorgianGal100 Posted July 26 #78 Share Posted July 26 3 hours ago, no1talks said: Because far more damaging (to their mind) would be an aggressive passenger's confrontational response being recorded with any number of phones and then uploaded to social media. I don't think that would damage Cunard's reputation so long as Cunard are genuinely wanting to keep a heightened dress code going. People would see it and think either 'Cunard's not the cruise line for me if that's how I'll be treated in casual clothes on a formal night' or 'This looks just the cruise line for me as standards are kept high'. The latter is how I felt two years ago when deciding on my first ever cruise and chose Cunard. I went on a mammoth YouTube session as well as signing up to Criusecritic (thank you), to work out what suited me best. I've just booked my fourth cruise so, personally, I'm hoping the dress code is upheld as I want to continue to sail on Cunard, but I realise we all have different reasons for sailing. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NE John Posted July 26 #79 Share Posted July 26 Apologies for more commentary but I was about to say that some people act very differently on sea vs on land. Does sea air make people think that anything goes? But then I just read that a guy in his 50’s was arrested at a local country club for assaulting a staff member. Really?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exlondoner Posted July 26 #80 Share Posted July 26 4 minutes ago, NE John said: Apologies for more commentary but I was about to say that some people act very differently on sea vs on land. Does sea air make people think that anything goes? But then I just read that a guy in his 50’s was arrested at a local country club for assaulting a staff member. Really?? I think it can be the effect of sea air, which we all know makes clothes tighter, leading to discomfort and grumpiness perhaps. 😀 Perhaps the bath robe was the only thing left that wasn’t too tight. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare *Miss G* Posted July 26 #81 Share Posted July 26 I was in an upscale hotel, having breakfast in the private lounge, when a lady walked in in her bathrobe. One of the attendants had a few quiet words with her, helped her to obtain what she’d come for, then quietly escorted her out. It was handled well but if she’d chosen to go the confrontational route, who knows how it might have ended. When I think of enforcement as it pertains to policy, I am reminded of enforcement as it pertains to child-rearing. If you have drawn a line and your child challenges it and wins, you have now taught them that the line is drawn by them. My guess is that these people are the product of such an upbringing. To stand your ground would only bring on a tantrum, as that is how they’ve learned to deal with getting their way. Luckily, it is not my problem to fix. It’s always fascinating to observe, however. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Victoria2 Posted July 26 #82 Share Posted July 26 14 minutes ago, *Miss G* said: I was in an upscale hotel, having breakfast in the private lounge, when a lady walked in in her bathrobe. One of the attendants had a few quiet words with her, helped her to obtain what she’d come for, then quietly escorted her out. It was handled well but if she’d chosen to go the confrontational route, who knows how it might have ended. When I think of enforcement as it pertains to policy, I am reminded of enforcement as it pertains to child-rearing. If you have drawn a line and your child challenges it and wins, you have now taught them that the line is drawn by them. My guess is that these people are the product of such an upbringing. To stand your ground would only bring on a tantrum, as that is how they’ve learned to deal with getting their way. Luckily, it is not my problem to fix. It’s always fascinating to observe, however. Ritz Carlton Club level, Laguna Niguel, the second time a loud and noisy family ( children were early risers and made sure adjoining guests were also awake) came to breakfast in their night robes, they were asked to leave the hotel. He apparently was 'in film production'. Held no water and they left. It can be done. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare *Miss G* Posted July 26 #83 Share Posted July 26 6 minutes ago, Victoria2 said: they were asked to leave the hotel. Wow! Now that’s what I call enforcement! 😂 I am guessing that there were a number of cumulative incidents, with appropriate warnings, and they had to follow through. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Victoria2 Posted July 26 #84 Share Posted July 26 11 minutes ago, *Miss G* said: Wow! Now that’s what I call enforcement! 😂 I am guessing that there were a number of cumulative incidents, with appropriate warnings, and they had to follow through. No idea. The concierge just told us they had been asked to leave when we asked if we were going to have yet another 5am wake up of thumps and shrieks. It was many years ago but we were impressed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exlondoner Posted July 26 #85 Share Posted July 26 12 minutes ago, Victoria2 said: No idea. The concierge just told us they had been asked to leave when we asked if we were going to have yet another 5am wake up of thumps and shrieks. It was many years ago but we were impressed Better still, nobody told you to respect different cultures. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted July 28 #86 Share Posted July 28 On 7/24/2024 at 3:00 PM, NightGuardianAngel said: I heard of passengers getting kicked off at port of calls for the most innocent honest mistakes or extremely minor infractions that is not even a violation of any government laws (it takes very very little to get kicked out and banned). Please elaborate on what behaviors/infractions that you have "heard" result in disembarkation, and where you "heard" this. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 3rdGenCunarder Posted July 28 #87 Share Posted July 28 5 hours ago, chengkp75 said: Please elaborate on what behaviors/infractions that you have "heard" result in disembarkation, and where you "heard" this. Don't know if it's true, but a story appeared here a few months ago that someone was kicked off a ship after a nasty altercation in a launderette. (Could be the nautical version of "urban legend") 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NE John Posted July 29 #88 Share Posted July 29 6 hours ago, chengkp75 said: Please elaborate on what behaviors/infractions that you have "heard" result in disembarkation, and where you "heard" this. CBD or any cannabis product onboard will do the trick of getting a pax kicked off and even banned from the line - even if the CBD doesn’t contain THC, even if it’s legal on land. There are various mainstream media reports of this infraction occurring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMac1953 Posted July 29 #89 Share Posted July 29 (edited) A strange thing happened last year as we left Lisbon. We had let go our lines, and were just starting our 180 deg turn. Then we stopped, then we went back in and tied up. The Port's gangway was deployed. We thought it must be a casevac, but it wasn't. A single person pulling a roll on case disembarked, and we immediately let go for a second time. Nobody knew why. Edited July 29 by BigMac1953 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted July 29 #90 Share Posted July 29 9 hours ago, 3rdGenCunarder said: Don't know if it's true, but a story appeared here a few months ago that someone was kicked off a ship after a nasty altercation in a launderette. (Could be the nautical version of "urban legend") The question would be, "how nasty"? Was it physical? That would surely do it. 9 hours ago, NE John said: CBD or any cannabis product onboard will do the trick of getting a pax kicked off and even banned from the line - even if the CBD doesn’t contain THC, even if it’s legal on land. There are various mainstream media reports of this infraction occurring. Having worked in the maritime industry for 46 years, quite aware of the restrictions on drug and alcohol use. I am also versed in what is legal and illegal on ships, and what the Captain's authority is. I am asking the OP what he/she has heard, considering the circumstances were described as "the most minor", or "not even illegal". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NE John Posted July 29 #91 Share Posted July 29 1 hour ago, chengkp75 said: The question would be, "how nasty"? Was it physical? That would surely do it. Having worked in the maritime industry for 46 years, quite aware of the restrictions on drug and alcohol use. I am also versed in what is legal and illegal on ships, and what the Captain's authority is. I am asking the OP what he/she has heard, considering the circumstances were described as "the most minor", or "not even illegal". Understood. I posted so others know about this CBD issue on cruise ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david63 Posted July 29 #92 Share Posted July 29 4 hours ago, BigMac1953 said: Nobody knew why. At least two people would have known why - the person getting off and the person that authorised it😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zak477 Posted August 14 #93 Share Posted August 14 On 7/28/2024 at 7:30 PM, 3rdGenCunarder said: Don't know if it's true, but a story appeared here a few months ago that someone was kicked off a ship after a nasty altercation in a launderette. (Could be the nautical version of "urban legend") On 7/29/2024 at 7:46 AM, david63 said: At least two people would have known why - the person getting off and the person that authorised it😉 OH I love the story of one lady pressing her gown, forgot her husband's dress shirt, leave and comes back her gown it gone, stolen. She reports it everywhere. That night while dancing after dinner, she sees her gown on the dance floor. She confronts the woman, the woman denies it. Officers show up and even the captain. They can not calm the women down. The poor woman sees her stolen gown & remembers only she knows the answer and then demands that the thief tell them what is written on the label. The thief refuses and the captain says he can do no more about it. Of course the label had the stores name on it. Oh so many laundry room fight stories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakesregion Posted August 15 #94 Share Posted August 15 On the very last world cruise of the QE2 there aas a well known Hollywood person who was seen on several occasions wandering the public rooms in a bathrobe around early afternoons. Also on this same trip a male passenger who embarked in Southampton and began drinking his way arould the world made the mistake of moving his harrasment of the female employess to harrasement of female passengers. At that point he was invited to have a chat with the Captain in the Captain's office cabin. The visit did not go well and the passenger found himself standing on the shore of Easter Island along with his luggage. And back then there was only one plane a week out of Easter Island to the mainland and it was three days away. So people can be removed from the ship on the word of the Captain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mareblu Posted August 15 #95 Share Posted August 15 2 hours ago, Lakesregion said: On the very last world cruise of the QE2 there aas a well known Hollywood person who was seen on several occasions wandering the public rooms in a bathrobe around early afternoons. Also on this same trip a male passenger who embarked in Southampton and began drinking his way arould the world made the mistake of moving his harrasment of the female employess to harrasement of female passengers. At that point he was invited to have a chat with the Captain in the Captain's office cabin. The visit did not go well and the passenger found himself standing on the shore of Easter Island along with his luggage. And back then there was only one plane a week out of Easter Island to the mainland and it was three days away. So people can be removed from the ship on the word of the Captain. Perfect sojourn for that passenger😜 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e&mcruise Posted August 15 #96 Share Posted August 15 On 7/29/2024 at 10:21 AM, NE John said: CBD or any cannabis product onboard will do the trick of getting a pax kicked off and even banned from the line - even if the CBD doesn’t contain THC, even if it’s legal on land. There are various mainstream media reports of this infraction occurring. This is a disgrace and a shameful act by any and all cruise lines particularly given the demographic of the Cunard Guests. A now legally prescribed product for people with cancer, schizophrenia, epilepsy, PTSD and various pain ailments is prohibited for people should they wish to cruise. By this rational, ban *****, ban diabetes medication, ban blood thinners. Just ridiculous. And I am not talking about stoners who want to blow bongs in their cabin. Even a tincture, gummy, or capsule is banned regardless of doctors prescription or letter. An absolute joke of the industry. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Pushpit Posted August 15 #97 Share Posted August 15 CBD is very rarely prescribed in the UK (and we may prescribe it as a suppository, which tends to reduce patients' interest in it), and for non medical use CBD can only legally be sold within fairly tight parameters not extolling unproven health benefits. Very little USA sourced CBD meets this criteria. A very similar position to that of France and Spain, and the EU generally sees CBD as OK for topical use, but not consumption. Dubai it is simply banned totally, and if ships were seen as a source of CBD importation then the authorities there, and in much of the Middle East, would make cruise line travel extremely unpleasant. So we have to be realistic about this. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david63 Posted August 15 #98 Share Posted August 15 13 hours ago, zak477 said: OH I love the story of one lady pressing her gown, forgot her husband's dress shirt, leave and comes back her gown it gone, stolen. She reports it everywhere. That night while dancing after dinner, she sees her gown on the dance floor. She confronts the woman, the woman denies it. Officers show up and even the captain. They can not calm the women down. The poor woman sees her stolen gown & remembers only she knows the answer and then demands that the thief tell them what is written on the label. The thief refuses and the captain says he can do no more about it. Of course the label had the stores name on it. Oh so many laundry room fight stories. I think that story falls into the category of urban legend as I have heard it quoted on virtually every cruise line at some point in the past. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted August 15 #99 Share Posted August 15 3 hours ago, e&mcruise said: This is a disgrace and a shameful act by any and all cruise lines particularly given the demographic of the Cunard Guests This is not an "act by a cruise line", it is law. International conventions from the IMO prohibit dangerous drugs on ships (and even "THC free CBD" typically has minute amounts of THC in it) and THC is on that list. Any nation that is signatory to those conventions (over 140 nations) will have laws that preclude taking these drugs onboard a ship, regardless of medical need. Even countries where CBD is totally legal, like Holland, has laws that prohibit it's use on ships that fly the Dutch flag. Ships have had a tighter regulatory stance on drugs than other areas of life for the last 3 decades or so. 11 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Liner Fan Posted August 15 #100 Share Posted August 15 Aboard the QE2, I did see at the pool located at the QE2's stern there was a husband & wife. The husband then stands up and takes off his clothes and jumps into the pool wearing just a colored brief underwear. How low class can anyone get I remember thinking to myself? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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