- I worked as a cruise ship bartender for years. The working conditions were bad, but the passengers were what finally made me quit
I recently walked away from cruise ship life after spending several years working as a bartender, and I wanted to share something that passengers rarely get to see. Everyone talks about how...
984 points404 comments4 d ago
- Out of all the cruise "tips" #1 is.. arrive day before. Do you agree?
Greetings! Brand new to cruising... We originally booked our trip to arrive day of thinking that would be fine as our arrival was set for 11am., with boarding set to begin at 2pm(ish). After...
787 points540 comments5 d ago
- MSC Poesia detained, what happened.
We have been on board the MSC Poesia since 28 September, when we boarded in Seattle. After a nice sailing we arrived in Miami on Sunday November 1, and sent two of our Norwegian friends on their...
512 points135 comments6 d ago
- Identify This Towel Animal
On my recent sailing on Serenity of the Seas, my cabin attendant left me this towel sculpture on my bed. I am unable to identify it.
238 points192 comments1 d ago
- Cruise Ducks
In the past we have hidden Lego Ducks. We have done assembled ducks, as well as “kits” with instructions. What do you think is more fun to find?
197 points28 comments3 d ago
- U.S. cruise ship leaves Cambodia with no passengers after abruptly forcing everyone to disembark
192 points27 comments7 d ago
- RC Piano Man Overboard
As reported by CBS, an entertainer went overboard on Royal Caribbean’s ovation of the seas around 2:30 am on Friday, and the ship disembarked in LA a few hours later without incident. The pianist...
184 points104 comments2 d ago
- Has anyone NOT done excursions
We maxed our budget with travel to and from and including our cruise. I had a little saved back for excursions. CLEARLY I went in blind because after paying $$$ for touristy trap things in Toronto...
129 points455 comments3 d ago
- Villa Vie Odyssey "Arrested" in Singapore
Villa Vie Residences’ Odyssey has been arrested in Singapore and is now anchored and awaiting further legal action. A ship arrest is a legal process in which a vessel can be detained or seized...
102 points44 comments2 d ago
- Alaskan cruise with DUI
Hello my wife and I just booked an Alaskan cruise with princess (Seattle round trip) for next year and one of the ports is in Victoria Canada. Back in 2022 I made the worst mistake of my life and...
100 points262 comments2 d ago