Code of Conduit for passengers

[Guy Lebrun]

 

My wife and I recently completed a cruise on the Odyssey of the Seas.  We have done over 20 cruises with Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Princess, Norwegian and Disney in the last 20  years.

 

Before our last cruise, I read the  rules published by Royal Caribbean.  While the cruise rules prohibit confrontation with other passengers,  I wish it would include a code of conduit for passengers  about annoying  behaviour.  For examples many passengers don’t know or care how their behaviour affect other passengers.

 

Here is a list of annoying behaviour:

 

- Talking and laughing loud in restaurants, in the elevators and on buses during excursions 

- Blocking the  hall ways as a group 

- cutting into lines waiting for restaurants or a show

- talking loud on cell phone in public areas or on buses

- talking loud during a show in The Royal theatre 

- Dropping food on the floor in a restaurant and not letting staff know about it

- screaming in the library in a card game while the Capitaine corner presentation was on near by

 

 

The music played during shows at the Royal theatre was way too loud. As a senior person I resent loud music  and music such as rap played for teenagers and young adults.  As the majority of people on this cruise were not teenagers or young adults, the music should have been more to our tastes.

 

[happy cruisers 2]

Annoying behavior can be found almost anywhere.  I learned many years ago, though, that my standards may not be other people's standards.  If I choose to be, I could be annoyed almost every day by someone  --  on the road, in the grocery store, in my neighborhood, wherever....    When I see annoying behavior I try my best to not let it adversely affect my day.  If necessary, I will tactfully say something though.  It's unfortunate, but I doubt that a Code of Conduct would change the kind of individual behavior you've described.  I hope that in the grand scope of things you found your recent cruise to be enjoyable.

[RockerDom31]

If anyone is interested, there is a Code of Conduct and here is the link to it -

https://www.royalcaribbean.com/guest-terms/guest-health-safety-and-conduct-policy/english/

If something is truly a nuisance or presents a danger, you have every right to inform a crew member.

Me? Policing other people or caring what they do is literally the last thing I want to do on a cruise (unless of course, they are a danger to themselves or others. Then, yes, I will speak up).

[Ray]

1 hour ago, bretts173 said:

And to have a whine about people enjoying themselves at dinner shows that it's time to find another cruise line.

 

My thoughts also!!

Be it on land or at sea people pay good money to go on vacation and enjoy themselves. 

OG Poster needs to change to SAGA cruises

[smokeybandit]

ChatGPT?

[tjcruisers]

Definitely seems like ChatGPT or something like that (somebody stirring the pot). Sorry but I'm in my 50's and don't like rap either, but I don't think I've ever heard rap on any ship I've been on yet. The music by the pool is geared towards the younger crowd, but throughout the ship the vast majority seems to music that came out when I was in elementary school. They literally have a 70 disco night party and a 80's night. Same goes with talking on a cell phone, not sure I've ever seen anybody talk on their phone on a ship (you'd have one heck of a phonebill)

[bretts173]

I think I have fallen for the one and done whinge. Punishing myself accordingly.

[michaelp1446]

11 minutes ago, bretts173 said:

I think I have fallen for the one and done whinge. Punishing myself accordingly.

[Ryan79]

Is the real problem everyone else…..or is it YOU?

[fireclan]

Sometimes people just want to vent about their negative cruise or travel experience. Those issues mentioned may not bother me, but it annoyed the OP enough to find an outlet for his disappointment with his recent cruise. I really don't believe he was looking for suggestions, answers, or a discussion, just somewhere to let someone know how he/she was feeling. And maybe thinking, as many have previously,  that these posts somehow get read by Royal Caribbean.  

[HeWhoWaits]

It's really just best to ignore the first post ever under an account if that post meets both of these criteria:

• Complaining
• Claims made about things we all know to be untrue

 

[PL8SWPR]

1 hour ago, tjcruisers said:

 Same goes with talking on a cell phone, not sure I've ever seen anybody talk on their phone on a ship (you'd have one heck of a phonebill)

 

WiFi calling.  Don't need to use the cell service.  I was getting election spam calls during the week in airplane mode.  Thankfully, I don't think many people know this yet.  Next time you get or make a call when connected to WiFi look at the call status, most likely the call is going over wifi even if you are not in airplane mode (if WiFi calling is enabled, which I believe by default it is).

[tonyfsu21]

The OP code of “conduit” does not take into consideration that this is the United States of America and we are as free of a country as you can possibly be. I believe the OP is mistaking a Royal Caribbean cruise vacation for a penal colony. 

[smokeybandit]

4 hours ago, tjcruisers said:

Same goes with talking on a cell phone, not sure I've ever seen anybody talk on their phone on a ship (you'd have one heck of a phonebill)

But lots of texting and messaging.

[ScottD]

This is absolutely an AI or Chat gpt post.  I was waiting for one of the "annoyances" to be people not dressed properly in MDR, lol 

[PatsFanBrian]

I'm guessing that the OP sits on his front porch and yells at the squirrels to get off his lawn.

[HeWhoWaits]

4 hours ago, ScottD said:

This is absolutely an AI or Chat gpt post.  I was waiting for one of the "annoyances" to be people not dressed properly in MDR, lol 

At least that one is a real thing!

[happy cruisers 2]

On our recent cruise on Allure a man and lady seemed to always have breakfast at Coastal Kitchen and he spent LOTS of time on his cell phone, even while eating, while his wife or partner sat there with him.  I thought to myself, WOW, he must be someone important or have very important business to conduct while on their cruise.  Maybe he's doing deals with his broker?  Maybe he's running a business?  Whatever.  We found it odd that this had to be done while he ate breakfast, but I sure didn't let it affect my enjoyment of our cruise.  At least he wasn't loud, and we were not close enough to hear the conversations.  Not something I would have done or wanted multiple people doing though.

[ScottD]

10 hours ago, HeWhoWaits said:

At least that one is a real thing!

It's the one thing people complain about that has ZERO bearing on their own vacation and I'll never understand why people care.   At least some of the ones mentioned are actual issues. 

[tonyfsu21]

8 hours ago, happy cruisers 2 said:

On our recent cruise on Allure a man and lady seemed to always have breakfast at Coastal Kitchen and he spent LOTS of time on his cell phone, even while eating, while his wife or partner sat there with him.  I thought to myself, WOW, he must be someone important or have very important business to conduct while on their cruise.  Maybe he's doing deals with his broker?  Maybe he's running a business?  Whatever.  We found it odd that this had to be done while he ate breakfast, but I sure didn't let it affect my enjoyment of our cruise.  At least he wasn't loud, and we were not close enough to hear the conversations.  Not something I would have done or wanted multiple people doing though.

It’s life. Some people apparently need to be connected at all times. That’s not to say that this person enjoyed it, but if you are on vacation and talking business during breakfast then I have to imagine it needed to be done. My wife is on call 24/7/365 and her clients don’t care if she’s on a vacation or eating breakfast in the suite dining venue on Allure. I can see the annoyed look on her face but she still gets business done and then we head to the pool! 

[HeWhoWaits]

2 hours ago, ScottD said:

At least some of the ones mentioned are actual issues. 

That don't really exist in sufficient quantity to merit creating an account to whine about them.

[kadmgs]

Man, am I disappointed in this post... I thought I was going to get to read about someone's assessment of the electrical conduit used onboard. Look at them using the fancy French term for Captain. 

AI for sure!

[ScottD]

18 minutes ago, kadmgs said:

Man, am I disappointed in this post... I thought I was going to get to read about someone's assessment of the electrical conduit used onboard. Look at them using the fancy French term for Captain. 

AI for sure!

Here I am just thinking the bot misspelled Captain 

[DoomSlayer]

5 hours ago, tonyfsu21 said:

It’s life. Some people apparently need to be connected at all times. That’s not to say that this person enjoyed it, but if you are on vacation and talking business during breakfast then I have to imagine it needed to be done. My wife is on call 24/7/365 and her clients don’t care if she’s on a vacation or eating breakfast in the suite dining venue on Allure. I can see the annoyed look on her face but she still gets business done and then we head to the pool! 

Having owned a couple of businesses and being in a leadership role for others, I have learned that "vacation" at times just means "working from exotic locations".  While I am able to mostly disconnect from the day-to-day, I still find myself having to handle administrative tasks while on vacation.  Some of these are impactful to my employees, must happen on a fixed calendar schedule, and must be done on a specific date, such as communicating results from performance reviews, approvals of time off, etc.  I just bake in time each morning to check and handle these tasks while on vacation.  I do have to put on my blinders though and keep reminding myself I can put aside a lot of things and not everything is "urgent".  Some of my favorite calls for work are around Christmas time where I spend a few hours calling each of my reports and telling them happy holidays and here is your Christmas bonus.  I made these calls from Adventure of the Seas last year and was happy to take the time away from my vacation to spread some holiday cheer.

[Ampurp85]

I work on cruise ships, but I am never disrespectful to my fellow passengers.

I have seen people having full Facetime calls in the most inappropriate places, like while navigating the WJ. As well as filming on the ship, filming themselves doing X, Y, and Z and filming their wins in the casino. 

Many people fail realize that just like it is your vacation, it is the same for 2K+. I say do you as long as it doesn't infringe upon others.

Also, I knew it was a one and one/bot because of the spelling mistakes. 

[DoomSlayer]

15 minutes ago, Ampurp85 said:

I work on cruise ships, but I am never disrespectful to my fellow passengers.

I have seen people having full Facetime calls in the most inappropriate places, like while navigating the WJ. As well as filming on the ship, filming themselves doing X, Y, and Z and filming their wins in the casino. 

Many people fail realize that just like it is your vacation, it is the same for 2K+. I say do you as long as it doesn't infringe upon others.

Also, I knew it was a one and one/bot because of the spelling mistakes. 

I have to admit I am one of the people that films my casino wins.  Nothing like filming 100 free spins on Buffalo so you have bragging rights.  Filming and streaming jackpot wins is part of the fun to me.

[tonyfsu21]

1 hour ago, DoomSlayer said:

I have to admit I am one of the people that films my casino wins.  Nothing like filming 100 free spins on Buffalo so you have bragging rights.  Filming and streaming jackpot wins is part of the fun to me.

I do the same thing. Mostly pictures but I always have to document the win on camera! 

[tonyfsu21]

1 hour ago, Ampurp85 said:

I work on cruise ships, but I am never disrespectful to my fellow passengers.

I have seen people having full Facetime calls in the most inappropriate places, like while navigating the WJ. As well as filming on the ship, filming themselves doing X, Y, and Z and filming their wins in the casino. 

Many people fail realize that just like it is your vacation, it is the same for 2K+. I say do you as long as it doesn't infringe upon others.

Also, I knew it was a one and one/bot because of the spelling mistakes. 

The most disrespectful invention ever is the speaker phone and the people who feel like the entire world needs to know their business. There is absolutely nothing more obnoxious than someone yapping on a speaker phone in public. Nails on a chalkboard for me. 

[teddy]

I use my phone when cruising to send pictures to friends and coworkers back home….especially when we’re in the Caribbean during the winter months.  I like to let them know how warm and sunny it is where we are compared to where they are. 

[Ampurp85]

@DoomSlayerI hope you didn't read this as negative. But I should have said the people who film and film others without consent. I sat next to a lady filming her wins, but she started pointing it to others like "look their machine is this....."

@tonyfsu21 OMG I agree so hard. I hate when people are on speakerphone in public. 

[USCG Teacher]

2 hours ago, tonyfsu21 said:

The most disrespectful invention ever is the speaker phone and the people who feel like the entire world needs to know their business. There is absolutely nothing more obnoxious than someone yapping on a speaker phone in public. Nails on a chalkboard for me. 

I thoroughly enjoy loudly replying to public speakerphone conversations as though they were speaking to me.  If they're going to involve me in the conversation, so be it. 

[tonyfsu21]

6 minutes ago, USCG Teacher said:

I thoroughly enjoy loudly replying to public speakerphone conversations as though they were speaking to me.  If they're going to involve me in the conversation, so be it. 

Yeah, I agree. When it happens in an elevator its a level up on the awkwardness scale. I just don’t understand it. 

[HeWhoWaits]

5 hours ago, Ampurp85 said:

Also, I knew it was a one and one/bot because of the spelling mistakes. 

One and done - no doubt. Not so sure about a ChatBot because those tend to get the spelling correct.

 

[Fuzzywuzzy]

Another Hit and Run for sure. And why the concern over conduits?

[DoomSlayer]

1 hour ago, Ampurp85 said:

@DoomSlayerI hope you didn't read this as negative. But I should have said the people who film and film others without consent. I sat next to a lady filming her wins, but she started pointing it to others like "look their machine is this....."

@tonyfsu21 OMG I agree so hard. I hate when people are on speakerphone in public. 

Ahh, good point.  I am always filming the slot machine and not the people around me.  Thanks for clarifying your point.

[BigKarl]

4 hours ago, tonyfsu21 said:

The most disrespectful invention ever is the speaker phone and the people who feel like the entire world needs to know their business. There is absolutely nothing more obnoxious than someone yapping on a speaker phone in public. Nails on a chalkboard for me. 

I get a little embarrassed when someone with airpod earphones says "hello, how are you today" and I think they are talking to me and I respond. Otherwise, I could care less.  

[texaskstar]

Code of Conduit?  Are passengers installing cables and wires for Royal now?

 

I’m assuming you mean Code of Conduct, and Royal already has one.

[BigKarl]

I have found a "Code of Conduit" if anyone cares to follow it on their next cruise.

https://www.ecmweb.com/national-electrical-code/code-basics/article/21262943/nec-requirements-for-metal-conduits

I just couldn't help myself on this one. No self control.

[Colombia20102018]

The other day in the Aquatheatre, two ladies kept chattering during HIRO. The finally shut up when the performers  got them soaking wet

[ScottD]

4 hours ago, BigKarl said:

I have found a "Code of Conduit" if anyone cares to follow it on their next cruise.

https://www.ecmweb.com/national-electrical-code/code-basics/article/21262943/nec-requirements-for-metal-conduits

I just couldn't help myself on this one. No self control.

"It's Electric!!"