harryw Posted December 15, 2023 Author #51 Share Posted December 15, 2023 Three sheets to the wind? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hlitner Posted December 15, 2023 #52 Share Posted December 15, 2023 On 12/7/2023 at 6:27 PM, fyree39 said: But, isn't this the point of all cruisers who exhibit certain behaviors? "My cruise will be improved if I enjoy things of my choosing, regardless of the thoughts of others." Next it will be personal bluetooth speakers around the pool and on balconies. Saints preserve us. We recently experienced just that, here on the Sky Princess. A male passenger, with his female companion sat near us in a somewhat quiet area on Deck 17 (above the pool deck). He attached a pretty large blue tooth speaker to the ship railing and soon we had loud rap filling the void. This went on for about an hour until they decided to leave. We live in an era of me, me, me. Why should ships be any different? That man was not trying to be nasty, but simply wanted to enjoy his music. He could have cared less about disturbing others. Nearby crew ignored it because they do not want to confront anyone. Other passengers got up and moved to other parts of the ship. Hank 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1985rz1 Posted December 16, 2023 #53 Share Posted December 16, 2023 3 hours ago, harryw said: Three sheets to the wind? Doesn't the number of sheets depend on the type of sailing ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clo Posted December 16, 2023 #54 Share Posted December 16, 2023 5 hours ago, Hlitner said: Nearby crew ignored it because they do not want to confront anyone. Why don't pax (you???) address the crew member and ask for change. If nothing occurs I'd go find a supervisor and bring them to the site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hlitner Posted December 16, 2023 #55 Share Posted December 16, 2023 22 minutes ago, clo said: Why don't pax (you???) address the crew member and ask for change. If nothing occurs I'd go find a supervisor and bring them to the site. They would likely consider me an aggressive trouble maker. As to dealing with chair hogs, we know of one proven solution. When the staff sees an empty chair they simply retold the towel and leave it on the chair. If the towel remains untouched for a half hour they clear the chair (any personal items are sent to list/found). Hank 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clo Posted December 16, 2023 #56 Share Posted December 16, 2023 7 minutes ago, Hlitner said: They would likely consider me an aggressive trouble maker. As to dealing with chair hogs, we know of one proven solution. When the staff sees an empty chair they simply retold the towel and leave it on the chair. If the towel remains untouched for a half hour they clear the chair (any personal items are sent to list/found). Hank Sorry I was referring to the music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Critically Cruising Posted December 16, 2023 #57 Share Posted December 16, 2023 18 hours ago, Hlitner said: We recently experienced just that, here on the Sky Princess Well, that explains it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ORV Posted December 16, 2023 #58 Share Posted December 16, 2023 1 hour ago, Critically Cruising said: Well, that explains it. I've seen the blue tooth speaker thing on Oceania also. Right out by the pool in front of the Waves Bar(in the middle, not on the port side like O ships) on one of the R ships. No one said anything to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Needzavacation Posted December 21, 2023 #59 Share Posted December 21, 2023 We’re on Vista now. In the category of “I thought I’d seen everything,” two loungers were being saved one morning. One was occupied by a pair of sunglasses and the other by … an apple. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJL2023 Posted December 21, 2023 #60 Share Posted December 21, 2023 4 minutes ago, Needzavacation said: We’re on Vista now. In the category of “I thought I’d seen everything,” two loungers were being saved one morning. One was occupied by a pair of sunglasses and the other by … an apple. I think those hogs should have returned to have to find a new snack to replace their delicious apple and perhaps a trip to the boutique to purchase some new sunglasses which I swear I didn’t notice when I sat down. 😉 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMHuntFerry Posted December 21, 2023 #61 Share Posted December 21, 2023 6 minutes ago, EJL2023 said: I think those hogs should have returned to have to find a new snack to replace their delicious apple and perhaps a trip to the boutique to purchase some new sunglasses which I swear I didn’t notice when I sat down. 😉 Oh gosh, oh no...someone lost their sunglasses! I better turn them in to lost and found. (that sarcasm font would be really handy right now 😉 ) 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clo Posted December 21, 2023 #62 Share Posted December 21, 2023 On 12/16/2023 at 9:43 AM, ORV said: No one said anything to them. Well then, I know where some of the blame goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Waltershipman Posted December 21, 2023 #63 Share Posted December 21, 2023 45 minutes ago, Needzavacation said: We’re on Vista now. In the category of “I thought I’d seen everything,” two loungers were being saved one morning. One was occupied by a pair of sunglasses and the other by … an apple. Odd but real. I hope by the time my cruise arrives the apple would either be eaten or rotted out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harryw Posted December 21, 2023 Author #64 Share Posted December 21, 2023 Maybe there should be a Wall of Shame with photos of these bad apples. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hlitner Posted December 21, 2023 #65 Share Posted December 21, 2023 1 hour ago, Needzavacation said: We’re on Vista now. In the category of “I thought I’d seen everything,” two loungers were being saved one morning. One was occupied by a pair of sunglasses and the other by … an apple. I might have taken the lounger with the apple and enjoyed a bite :). Also easy enough to turn the sunglasses into a crew member and tell them you found them near the pool. Hank 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepherd really Posted December 21, 2023 #66 Share Posted December 21, 2023 3 hours ago, Needzavacation said: We’re on Vista now. In the category of “I thought I’d seen everything,” two loungers were being saved one morning. One was occupied by a pair of sunglasses and the other by … an apple. One bad apple doesn't spoil the whole barrel. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilgrimage Posted December 21, 2023 #67 Share Posted December 21, 2023 Do you like apples? I just took your lounger, how do you like them apples? 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harryw Posted December 21, 2023 Author #68 Share Posted December 21, 2023 Great film! Good Chair Hunting 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted December 21, 2023 #69 Share Posted December 21, 2023 Where are these "entitled " or rude pax coming from 😲 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbtan Posted December 21, 2023 #70 Share Posted December 21, 2023 On 12/15/2023 at 4:26 PM, Hlitner said: We recently experienced just that, here on the Sky Princess. A male passenger, with his female companion sat near us in a somewhat quiet area on Deck 17 (above the pool deck). He attached a pretty large blue tooth speaker to the ship railing and soon we had loud rap filling the void. This went on for about an hour until they decided to leave. We live in an era of me, me, me. Why should ships be any different? That man was not trying to be nasty, but simply wanted to enjoy his music. He could have cared less about disturbing others. Nearby crew ignored it because they do not want to confront anyone. Other passengers got up and moved to other parts of the ship. Hank If this had been us, my spouse would have removed & turned it over to the pool staff. He can enjoy his music.. It's called ear buds. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbtan Posted December 21, 2023 #71 Share Posted December 21, 2023 4 minutes ago, LHT28 said: Where are these "entitled " or rude pax coming from 😲 From rude & self entitled parents. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbtan Posted December 21, 2023 #72 Share Posted December 21, 2023 1 hour ago, Hlitner said: I might have taken the lounger with the apple and enjoyed a bite :). Also easy enough to turn the sunglasses into a crew member and tell them you found them near the pool. Hank Then just leave the Apple there. If that doesn't get the message across. nothing will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbtan Posted December 22, 2023 #73 Share Posted December 22, 2023 On 12/14/2023 at 7:04 PM, pilgrimage said: Plenty of loungers if you get up early 🙂 Then reserve & hog them for the entire day? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbtan Posted December 22, 2023 #74 Share Posted December 22, 2023 The simple thing to do is grow some "courage" & stake your claim. Remember YOU all paid for this cruise. Don't let the self entitled win. As "Maxine" once said: When someone treats you like lemons, don't make lemonade. Take a lemon wedge & squeeze it right in their eye.If you have to suffer, don't suffer alone LOL! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Waltershipman Posted December 22, 2023 #75 Share Posted December 22, 2023 5 minutes ago, rbtan said: Then reserve & hog them for the entire day? I am not sailing until the end of January and already. I'm worried about not getting a lounger Perhaps I can get a friend of mine who is sailing in early january to reserve one me.. Joking I'm sure I'll find a place to hit somewhere 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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