People behaving badly

You are right, JusMe, there is a mention but few read the contract fully before signing. Once a few cocktails are consumed any recollection of the contract is out the window. I hate to say it but for as many lovely people we have met cruising, there are clueless idiots who think everyone's idea of having a good time involves consuming large quantities of alcohol, talking loud, and acting like a complete buffoon. Unfortunately, I just don't see the ships cracking down too harshly on poor behavior.

I think there is some mention in your cruise contract, that box that we all check off and don't read when we do on line check in.

The cruise ships are in the business of a good time so they do not crack down as much as they should. Some ship captains include mention of appropriate behavior in their welcome aboard message, others do not.

I would like to think that most adults have a clue as to what is acceptable behavior, not only for themselves but also where their children are concerned. Unfortunately, that is not the case. If parents behave poorly, that is the example the children follow. This is one of the reasons we find ourselves staying away from the lower priced cruise lines which we have observed attracting more families.

I am not sure what is going to change people's behavior aside from people becoming more considerate. Having a good time on vacation should not mean ruining another person's vacation.

It is hard to make rules about proper behavior. People feel that they can do what they want since the cruises cost them so much money. I see guests showing up in the MDR wearing shorts on formal nights. I still see passengers saving seats - some times several seats in the theater. They still keep their lounges when they are away from the pool area for hours at a time. Although most passengers speak politely to crew members, not all do. Even at buffets they cut the line, etc... The cruise lines do what they can but it is a losing battle. i think that the problem of proper behavior is getting worse.

I just do my best to be be courteous. If you know golf etiquette and apply the same on a cruise you will be just fine. Better than most probably. Some people are just rude and there is no getting around it.

It's called common civility. Or, the do unto others thing. But when people go on vacation something happens. You'll hear things like " it's my vacation, I'll do as I please ". or, " I pay my taxes "........have yet to figure out the relevance of that one !

We were doing a B2B years ago, back when they had a breakfast for those staying over. In walks this big mook over to the maitre d, and he starts looking at the table seating ( he was just getting on mind you ). The maitre d asks if he can help, and if he belongs at this reserved breakfast....the jerk says, " no, I just got on and I wanted to see where we are sitting tonight, so I'll know if I have to kill you or not ". We all heard this, and couldn't believe it ! After the guy left we went up to the maitre d and asked if he wanted us to back his story to security in order to get this idiot thrown off before we leave. This guy was a real pig throughout the cruise. One of those real loud louts you wish got left behind on an island. He would sit in the bar area with his feet up on a second chair, like he owned the joint! I sort of felt sorry for his wife, but I got over it.

People just get more rude. Especially kids. They could care less that my wife uses a walker. Or if you're trying to sleep @ 3:00am. That's why we prefer HAL. Older passengers means less hassle. Especially on the buffet lines