ArmyCop42

On 12/7/2022 at 10:27 PM, mpdog42 said:

You want to try to play games with Armycop42, that's between Him/Her and you... but don't even start with me!

Thanks for the assist,but I can take care of this keyboard warrior just fine!!

19 hours ago, zitsky said:

What’s wrong with a guy from Indonesia?  I want to feel secure but I want that security to have a customer service orientation.  Will we get that from former military and police?

I don't think the Indonesian Police or Military teach a lot of Customer service but I get your point..

You have to have well rounded Experienced person to run your ship's security...When your ship is going in and out of "lets say" US ports who do you think Customs and the Local Police will want to cooperate with more, some guy from India as a example? or a Former Chief of Police or US Marine from the states, possibly some guy who did a couple years in the Canada or British Navy then 20 Years on with Metro Police of London?.......In 2018 I was chatting with one of the head Pursers on a Carnival ship and we got to talking about Security, I explained to her that I had flirted with the idea of going thru the hiring process back in the Mid 1990's as Chief of Security on one of their ship's. She asked about my experience and when I told her, She flat out told me that "They" couldn't afford me..That told me alot!!.

Sorry Forgot to answer you second question...The answer would be Yes!!

18 minutes ago, dlh015 said:

Thank you very much for taking the time to outline these suggestions. I had assumed (and you know what happens then...) that something similar to item #2 was already in place. 

 

Thanks again!

Ill Never tell😁

28 minutes ago, dlh015 said:

Care to elaborate? Folks here have a vested interest in such things...and this phrase is a bit of a cliffhanger...

Sure I have time...Some of these suggestions the Cruise lines might do in the future and some might be a little harder..

(1) The US government could make recipical agreements with Ships flagged in different country's to enforce US law for cruise ships leaving and returning to US ports. same with Canada, Britian and other "Host" Country's to enforce their National laws..

(2) In the US,..Establish a Federal Law enforcement program similar to the Air Marshal program with a Federal agent trained in Investigations and prevention to be placed on every ship with the cost being paid in part by the Cruise line and the passengers..sailing out of the US.

(3) The US could lower taxes on "Flagging" cruise ships that primary sail out to the US to make this process more easier.

(4) On ships that sail short cruises or that are known "Party boats" hire competent Security Officers

perferbly former LEO or Military..Give these officer the proper tools and training...None of this Scene where officers from Carnival were kicking the Aussie's on the ground..

As I, stated above, Hire and Pay these officers properly...Lots of MP's and Marines leave the service every day, here in US, Canada, Britian...Especially when you looking at Head of Security for your ship

Hire a Gunny Sgt from the US or a Royal Marine...not some guy from Indonesia...

20 minutes ago, Reel Love said:

ArmyCop42 - I hope that you have a fabulous cruise and enjoy Celebrity!  '

Thankfully this was the one and only time out of eight Celebrity cruises (plus a couple of cruises on a couple of other lines) where we had a situation to call security but certainly understand that issues can and do occur.  

My brother was career military and finished his career as a sea trainer for safety with Canadian Navy so the one time he took a "pleasure cruise" with us I received some impromptu safety lessons haha (which I shouldn't laugh....some pretty great advice was provided!)

And thank you for your service!

Thanks For your Support ! Wish your brother the same wishes!!

8 minutes ago, MamaFej said:

By the way, your screen name makes me smile. My late brother was an Army MP.

MP'S all the way...You brother is in Heaven being dispached by St Peter to go break up a good Bar fight downstairs!!

Cool, I have not yet sailed Celebrity but soon...I usually get to know the Security when i get on board..They find out my previous experience in LE and Security and we get to talking...I am not talking about Celebrity, but the cruise lines that have short cruises are going to have to up their Security programs game with the world what it is today....But the OP asked about ship safety...Its not as good as you think in a lot of aspects...

1 minute ago, MamaFej said:

I'm not a big fan of telling others what they "should" do. 

 

I do think that double gratuities are fair in a cabin designed for two people. 

You might consider tipping extra, if you feel it is warranted. Only you can decide what is best for you. I certainly would not fault anyone who pays what the cruiseline charges, and not more. 

My point was simply that the workload for serving a cabin or table occupied by one person is not half of that for two. In my view, the cruiseline charging for two, and not decreasing the pool from which tips are paid to the crew, seems fair. I think it is unfair for the cruiseline to charge double for consumables like beverages or internet access.

 

I hope I have clarified. 

Ok. Thanks for the clarification!! I have never seen any cruise line charge, double charges for a Single..Must be a sailing out of Europe?...I tip extremely well, usually Dollar a drink and that's soda

Since I sail Solo, i spend a lot of time talking to the Crew in the shops and my favorite bar. You learn a lot about them and the "System"...and always take care of Room Service usually a fiver...and of course a some "Extra" to my cabin Steward...😀

7 hours ago, Reel Love said:

Yes in our situation security was very responsive.  We reported someone in the cabin next to us for constantly smoking on their balcony (this cruise was shortly after another ship had a fire aboard which of course the cruise lines take VERY seriously).  My husband happens to be a firefighter and naturally noted the dangers of a fire on a ship when he called.  Security came immediately and spoke with both DH and the guy next door who then started yelling at my husband and was quite nasty. 

They promptly moved this guy and his wife to another cabin and charged them cleaning fees (and a fine I believe) as they had to wash the walls down etc. -  turns out they had been smoking in their stateroom as well as on the balcony (Sorry - I'm getting off topic).

As an aside, DH is 6'2" and can "handle himself" in a difficult situation and he commented afterwards that there was no way in he11 that he would ever mess with this security person lol.  He was not a large man but it was obvious that he was well trained, very physically fit, he de-escalated the situation well, and was extremely calm and professional.  BTW of note is they wear body cams.  In our case as soon as the guy next door started yelling, hubby noticed security turn it on.

Was this on a Celebrity Cruise?

20 hours ago, MamaFej said:

I agree. It is absolutely unfair for a solo traveller to pay twice as much for beverages and wifi; a solo traveler is unlikely to consume twice the average amount. As for gratuities, the tipped workload is not halved for a solo versus a pair. It is, perhaps, cut by a small percentage. 

 

The gratuities go more directly to the hard-working crew. They should not be penalized with a 50% lower gratuity amount for nearly the same amount of work. They wont scrub half the toilet, half the shower... make half the bed. Carrying one dish or beverage isn't really half the work of carrying two.

 

Beverage and wifi costs are borne by the corporation, and I feel confident that there is plenty of profit based on the per-passenger prices. Doubling that charge reeks not only of unfairness, but also of greed. 

 

 

Sorry I know i am new to the Celebrity Board..But have sailed most of my life in Single Supplement

Cabins..Royal/ Carnival only charges me one gratuity per cabin and doesn't charge the "Ghost" guest one..Should i pay two Gratuity's charge for a single or did i totally not understand what you said?

Thanks

16 hours ago, Ashland said:

Take an open air taxi from the Crown Bay port area to Havensight only if you can see there's a ship docked. If not don't waste your time. And if you do go to Havensight and want some great food walk along the waterfront to the "Smoking Rooster" and also try their Banana Pudding if they haven't sold out.

Thanks!!!!

6 hours ago, cruisemom42 said:

 

Perhaps you should also address that comment to the one who starting casting (unsubstantiated) aspersions about other countries' healthcare?

To be honest..You right...Want to talk about lousy healthcare...It"s called the US Dept of Veteran Affairs.....The Vietnam Veterans had a Saying "if you haven't been to Nam, Shut your Mouth"...Possibly we should apply that to all of us in regard to badmouthing each other Country's healthcare unless we have personal experience 

To the OP. I was a EMT in a foreign country and i helped a lot of Foreign Tourist..I hope you get better and I am sorry for your Lousy Experience 

18 hours ago, Ms411 said:

If there is a ship at the Havensight dock, all the stores and attractions in the area will be open. If there isn't a ship some may be closed, but many will be open because it's a popular spot for both locals and visitors.

 

The ships that dock at Crown Bay may be offering tickets to the attractions at Havensight so that's a sure indication of what's open.

Hey Thanks!!! Wasn't sure if i should go thru Sonny's or just take a cab over there?

Thanks!

On 11/15/2022 at 9:23 AM, Ex-Airbalancer said:

I have talk to friends in the USA and shocked to hear premiums people have to pay like over $20,000 a year

or your deductible of $5000 on one knee  scope ! 
talk about a ridiculous place to live! 

At lease we have a Bill of Rights..Watch what what you say about other peoples country's

Hi,

If you coming in to Crown Bay on Royal and want to

visit the Haversack Area..How can you tell before your trip if its open?

Thanks

5 hours ago, Dixe Lee said:

Jackie Heinrich on Fox News just reported on this story and declared that this is just another reason not to go on a cruise😕 give me a break. She makes it sound as if there are people falling overboard all over the place! 

Do you think she just meant Carnival😁