I was involved in a crazy cruise argument when a young 'lady' removed my daughter's towel from the chair next to me, picked it up and was about to take it when i told her it was my daughter's. Her reply was ' she isn't here' and walked away with the chair. I simply said 'RUDE'. she replied with a smirk 'sorry to ruin your cruise' i said 'Barbie, you aren't ruining anything for me , just move along. She continued her smack talk from about 20 feet away, i ignored her. Karma finally kicked in and i grabbed a clamshell near me that was vacated and offered to me by the occupants that had witnessed the 'altercation'
Yes, when a platinum status man on Carnival told my bestie to F--- Off because he thought she was in the wrong line at guest service bragging that he is platinum and cut infront off her, bumping into her as he pushed his way past her. She told him off good. She was in the correct guest service line he was just an A-hole.
It does sound like the old lady cut in line and is taking advantage of her age. Some people are a-holes, and they don't suddenly stop becoming a-holes when they get older.
As a granny myself, I guarantee that granny was totally butting in line & no doubt did it at the art auction & anywhere else she could! She was way too ready for a confrontation! Not her first.
@gregdrivesdriver5104 Sure, we can give people some privilege based on their age... but just because someone is older does not mean they can be disrespectful, nor does it mean she can do whatever she pleases. Her attitude and actions didn't come from being old. This came from a lifetime of doing this same thing. She didn't care about Respecting other people, if she did she would not have flipped the switch after getting older and stopped Respecting others.
@@gregdrivesdriver5104 No, age does NOT automatically get respect, respect is earned. BTW, I am 80 years old and know what I am talking about. Certainly it is the kind thing to offer a seat to someone frail or mobility challenged. Definitely respect your elders. However, once someone speaks or acts with an entitled mentality, no matter what their age, all bets are off. There is no age restrictions on courtesy and civility.
Can't stand people like the old lady. She knew darn well she was cutting in line and I'm sure she does it everywhere. Employee should have stood up to her.
I don't see how "respecting the rude person" is a action, as people have previously said she's probably been like this all her life. Manners cost nothing.
I've been telling myself for the past year that cruising now really sucks. Cruising doesn't suck, people do. Thanks for giving your seat up Tony, don't change.
We took this exact sailing , on the Island Princess. Never before had we ever observed such entitled rude , obnoxious seniors. As a person in my sixties i have never been more shocked or dimayed by the actions of this demographic. Shame on us, we are to be an example of kindnes and restraint. What an example for the younger generation. The good book is right. You get what you sew. We can all do better. GROW UP.
I was just on a Disney cruise. I was the first in line for a character interaction/ autograph. A gentleman turned up and we were talking when I found out that he was waiting on behalf of his autistic adult son, so I let him in front of me. We’re having a chat as the queue gets bigger behind us when this woman using a walker walks up and tells us she’d been waiting elsewhere ( I’d seen her sat in the lobby, so nowhere near the line). She then pushes in front of the man and me as we were both speechless at her audacity. My husband and children( who were waiting elsewhere as my child was also autistic and couldn’t do lines) turn up and we take the photo etc. My husband then tells me that she’d been doing it all week, sometimes using the waiting elsewhere excuse, other times using her disability to push in ( she couldn’t try that this time as I’m a electric wheelchair user). She even attempted to push in whilst checking in for our post cruise hotel, but got sent to the back by the hotel staff. Some people just live their lives believing queues are for other people.
@gregdrivesdriver5104 seriously...that doesn't give her license to do whatever she wants wherever she wants. She forfeited any respect that should be given by disrespecting others.
Always be a example of how the world should be! Tony, I know that most people that heard your story will completely miss the point. You showed generosity and kindness. Most people can't see the forest in a ship of seats.
As an old geezer, I have no doubt that the granny was a professional queue-jumper. Kudos to the gent that at least tried to put her in her place. Cruising used to be where you use your best behavior, but that seems to be in the past. It looks like the popular shows need to have reserved seating. That will require more work for the crew but it will avoid some confrontations and unpleasantness.
Perhaps they should use a 'take a numbered ticket from a roll' system so there can be no argument about who is next in line to be served for whatever is in short supply 😅
Princess ‘s fault! Totally avoidable 1) crew to verify cabin category at door 2) crew escort to priority section( cordoned off) 3)time stamp wait line cruisers. All to do with costs!!
Better idea - no special seats for special people. All of the seats should be first come, first served, for everyone. It looked like half of the seats are "saved". Also, about saving seats - we always get our seats, and then take turns visiting the bathroom. Can we not do that?
@@jimroscovius It's not "special people" it's people who have paid for the perk. I mean.... they could have "Premiere Member Only" shows and everyone gets a seat because they paid the extra.
Last year I sailed on MSC in the Yacht club which also comes with reserved seating for Yacht Club passengers. We arrived early and were sat by our butler in the middle of the section. Several empty seats were still available when the lights went down and no sooner had that happened then people started climbing over seats just to get to these empty seats. It’s nothing to me whether you paid for them or not but when the show was over both parties on each side of us wouldn’t let us leave. We stood up and said nicely excuse me to both sides only to be met with cold silence and no attempt to move an inch. Finally fed up with their stupidity I just charged forward stepping on feet and taking knees with me. If someone wants to leave, especially when the show is OVER maybe just shuffle your feet aside, it costs you nothing. I think they thought I should climb over seats in heels and a dress.
Phones should be shut off, the woman next to me was us8ng two phones while the show was on, I asked before the show to please them off but nope, had to make snide comment about her being nice. She left, why come to the show to play with your phones in the dark.
I was just at a show at Hard Rock Casino, Hollywood. Same thing happened. People playing in their phones. It was an older crowd. ( of which I am one ) and it was obvious they didn’t know how to put their phones on a dark background mode. Smart watches are also annoying. People kept getting alerts, the watches would light up etc.
Being a “lady” of a certain age myself, the use of the word “lady” to describe that obnoxious women is a travesty. A lady has manners and would never take advantage of others in the situation which you describe. I am tired of older men and women who think that they are entitled to do the unacceptable, just because they have reached a certain age. Hope you were able to enjoy the show, Tony, in spite of its rough beginning. Loved your commentary of Iceland and Greenland! Thank you! From Elaine la profe in NJ.
No atmosphere like that and the artists would not come to do a show to an empty theatre. Just stay and watch tv and not bother with a show if that's what you like. The shows to me are a big part of the cruise.
I’ve seen an argument and it was also in the theater. What a pain to have to do reservations for seating but with so many people and so few seats it makes sense and would avoid having to deal with any of that. And another plus would be not having to waste 90 minutes of your time waiting in line.
Sometimes I wish I had the guts to say "you are a rude person", especially when people have completely lost all sense of manners and politeness. 🙂 I am so shocked by some people's behavior recently. I hope we can all be examples of sanity. 🙂
This has happened, more than once, to me. I'm older, small, and quiet. I arrive very early, stand where I think is correct, then unbeknown to me...a line forms. I am then given the evil eye for getting a seat first. And, I am Diamond+...these are other elites that frown at me for getting the best elite seat.
Agreed. That's what the line should do. However, I suspect they don't, knowing the shows are a big draw and use it to scam people into the premium internet package, which may not go over so big with the older crowd Princess tends to draw. Otherwise, why wouldn't they put this in place or at least have a crew member assigned to regulate situations like this?
I'm glad he stood up. She probably did cut in line. He was justified to yell at Grandma and everyone in line did you he right thing by STANDING IN LINE
No, Tony, rude people need to be called out and stood up to. Shouldn't be the case, but that's what entitled people do with impunity. I feel bad for the cruise employees forced to deal with the issue. And I'm a real life Nana!
I have to say I’m with the man, he said what he had to say and brought out that this is her thing , like cutting in at the art auction. He probably sat down because he was going to let the event escalate and miss enjoying the performance. Don’t get me wrong I don’t think people should go around being disrespectful for Hahas but sometimes things need to be called out. And I’m quite sure she wasn’t there for 35 minutes because the caller outer who called to have u checked would’ve done same. And some people think that they are entitled to what they want and you all have to deal with it. But I also think we all need to be chill and enjoy what we can without being a….holes. Just saying. Love your videos
A lot of people I encounter seem to feel entitled to receive everything they want when they want it - if they don’t they get their knickers in a twist and make others suffer
I had a granny sit down in my atrium seat on the Prima when I went to the restroom. My buddy said to her, that seat's taken. She said, well they're not here, are they? I let her have that seat and was going to do the same thing when she got up to use the bathroom. She sat there for three hours straight. Haha
I remember camping out overnight in greasy parking lots to buy concert tickets in the 1980s. If we wanted to see a show, we had to put some skin in the game.
If the shows keep having lack of seating for people to see the show then maybe they should add an additional show, since they can’t make more space for seating. Maybe have an afternoon matinee show, some people may enjoy going to an early show especially if it is appropriate for children or those who like/want an early night (got to get up early for the next port😉😉).
We were on a Royal Caribbean cruise recently. They have a perk called the “Key” which includes reserved seating for shows. One night my family and other Key members were seated where a cruise employee had told us to sit. A few moments later a Concierge approached us and very rudely told us all to move because his clients were arriving and we were in their seats. We explained that a Key rep had put us there and no other seats were now available. The Concierge treated us all very badly. Terrible experience. We will never cruise RC again!
@@rosanna3765 Yes, the concierge was a RC employee. We did not contact Guest Services about situation. Put the incident behind us and enjoyed rest of trip.
I think it’s awesome that you and Don are not only friends but that you cruise together. You both have great channels that are full of useful informative and entertaining. Love watching you both. Thank you for your wonderful content.
Not my job to police the seats, or the (possibly) rude behavior of another passenger. Unless they threaten me, my wife, I'm not bothering with these arguments. Only exception would be intervening if someone is about to be injured, and there is no ship security present.
It’s wonderful to hear there are still gentlemen around, thank you!!! Sometimes the smallest things or comments can make someone very happy. What happened to manner and do unto others as you would want done to you?? It seems to be lost. We can change this with our actions. Reservations need to be taken so this mess doesn’t happen at all period. Also you then don’t waste time playing claim a seat. Glad the guy told the older lady because she needed to be told too bad she was too rude to even let it sink in. Sadly in my mind when they announced the seats open someone didn’t shove old lady out of the way and she got completely shoved to the back. People need to take accountability he didn’t look bad the old lady did and more need to stop being spineless letting people get by all the time with things they shouldn’t. Princess needs to fix this….make reservations.
Great stories,Tony! I am glad the guy did stand up to her. I am in my 70s and I know that just because someone is getting on in years, it’s no excuse for being a sneak or just plain nasty. I am sorry she got the seat!
Easy solution to this issue is to make the Premier seats for Premier passengers only. Do not open them up 5 minutes before the show. If they remain empty, they remain empty.
That's stupid. Why leave seats open when they have customers who want them? Theaters and Broadway release choice seats that they hold back at the last minute for the same reason. All the cruise line has to do is hand out numbers to those waiting for premier seats that remain empty. First come, first served. It's not rocket science!
I remember you moving from Don's seat to up to the blue seats. We were sitting close to the stairs to the ground level and you passed us by when you changed seats. I didn't know all that drama was going on! It was nice seeing you again. - Louis (the guy that sang Junior's Farm to you) D108.
As always, great story! Your theory is the tip of the iceberg. We are 10 months into a 12 month journey and study in cruising post pandemic. The behavior you saw is the clash of entitlement and capacity. Cruise line service barriers is the other factor. Combined with corporate factors, its changing the direction of the industry.
You are a great story teller-people are so rude and entitled! I very recently had an encounter with a very rude man- we were in line and he kind of came up and tried to be a little in front of me I am very non confrontational but I pointed out to him that there was a line- he had some rude comment but didn’t move. Then another guy in the line went over and told him there was a line - he was incredibly rude and still just stayed there Really shocking behavior fir an adult(or anyone)
Great story-telling! This makes me glad that there is a reservation system for shows on the bigger Royal Caribbean ships. I will be on Allure and Utopia soon and it will be interesting to see how that shakes out. I’ve never had an issue on any previous Royal Caribbean cruise. There have always been plenty of seats.
Big fan for the last year! Haven't laughed this hard in a long time, thank you. Keep up the hard work. Appreciate your storytelling and unvarnished truth. Love your content and twisted humor. 😂
old people are bad mannered too! they may be ancient - but their parents never taught them how to behave properly. i cruise a lot but haven't been on a princess cruise lately. am taking one in october. have come across lots of rude people with children - though. they get on the ship and get drunk the whole time - abandoning their kids essentially. and when you ask them to please supervise their unruly children - in the pool for instance - they're taken aback! never fails to amaze me i have been taking my son on cruises since he was 6 - and i have been taken on cruises by my mum since childhood too - and we accepted that good manners are always expected everywhere we go. while people jumping the cue is annoying - does it really matter, people? there are rude people everywhere in the world! just ignore it and move on. but a mob are the rudest of all.
Keep being a gentleman, Tony there's still a few of us left. I wouldve done the same thing. A kind gesture doesnt cost you anything and it just amazes me the rude minset some people have when on a cruise/Vacation
As a longtime Princess cruiser I think the perk of reserved seats is dumb. We never want to sit in that section and it makes the theater stressful. I’ve watched people posture for seats and it’s unnecessary. You mentioned the idea of reservations…Royal C makes you reserve shows (for free) on their big ships. It was irritating not to get exactly what I wanted but it helps to avoid situations like this.
Okay, this was the best story! I had baited breath waiting on edge of the seat for this story. You did not let me down.😅 People watching is the best activity on the ship 😂
Tony you are a great storyteller that kept me engaged until the end. And I agree with a comment on here about people becoming more pushy and entitled. On my last cruise we were instructed to go to the theatre to be called for our excursion. People would not take a seat in the theatre until their excursion was called. Instead they lined up in the walk area where everyone had to exit through. That area was so packed with people, others couldn’t exit for their excursion. The poor cruise person kept asking everyone to please take a seat. Many wouldn’t, they would continue to stand in hall or stand and even sit in the aisles of the theatre. It was ridiculous and I thought a fight was going to break out at one point. Obviously we all had ticket for a particular excursion and we were all going to get on that excursion. It was just a matter of being on Bus 1 or Bus 2 or 3, etc. In my mind it was so unbelievable as to why these people had to be the first to exit the theatre for an excursion. And it wasn’t due to immobility, they had a section for those guests to sit and exit with assistance. It’s unfortunate, but there are times when I feel like “the I’m more important than you aggression virus” has been spreading. But we can all stop it by following what you do! Stay within the rules, don’t get agitated about ridiculous behaviour, and tell the story so we can all enjoy the humour of it.
Just another example how angry this world is becoming. No respect and no decency demonstrated. Good on you for giving up your front row seat for that couple, but I can't understand why that granny was not in the line up if she had been there over 30 minutes waiting for the Premier seats.
The problem with the bigger cruise ships is that the theartres are not big enough. We tend to sail on ships with 1900 passengers and theatres seating 900 people.. We have been on much bigger Princess and P&O ships and have seen the problems you encountered. Probably the worst was on a P&O ship. No Premier seats, we got there early and got good Aisle seats. The late arrivals turned up and a cruise employee asked us to move to the far end to accomodate late comers We refused to move.
Granny has not met me yet. I am a firm believer of first come first serve. I have be firm with those who cut line to move to the back whether I am working at the time or not.
*_Have you ever witnessed a wild cruise argument?_*
Only on videos. We cruise 7 night cruises and on Princess or Royal Caribbean. We don't take the 2 and 3 night booze cruises.
I was involved in a crazy cruise argument when a young 'lady' removed my daughter's towel from the chair next to me, picked it up and was about to take it when i told her it was my daughter's. Her reply was ' she isn't here' and walked away with the chair. I simply said 'RUDE'. she replied with a smirk 'sorry to ruin your cruise' i said 'Barbie, you aren't ruining anything for me , just move along. She continued her smack talk from about 20 feet away, i ignored her. Karma finally kicked in and i grabbed a clamshell near me that was vacated and offered to me by the occupants that had witnessed the 'altercation'
Fortunately no.
Yes, when a platinum status man on Carnival told my bestie to F--- Off because he thought she was in the wrong line at guest service bragging that he is platinum and cut infront off her, bumping into her as he pushed his way past her. She told him off good. She was in the correct guest service line he was just an A-hole.
No
It does sound like the old lady cut in line and is taking advantage of her age. Some people are a-holes, and they don't suddenly stop becoming a-holes when they get older.
Narcissistic behavior
nothing is more scary than someone with nothing to lose.
this might be the old lady's very last cruise, and she is taking the entire ship with her.
Right when they get older they get better at doing it.
This happens quite often in Asian stores. They take advantage that they're female, old. They clearly see a line, yet they just step right on up.
As a granny myself, I guarantee that granny was totally butting in line & no doubt did it at the art auction & anywhere else she could! She was way too ready for a confrontation! Not her first.
So what? Doesn't granny deserve some privilege? She is older and needs to be shown RESPECT
@gregdrivesdriver5104 Sure, we can give people some privilege based on their age... but just because someone is older does not mean they can be disrespectful, nor does it mean she can do whatever she pleases.
Her attitude and actions didn't come from being old. This came from a lifetime of doing this same thing. She didn't care about Respecting other people, if she did she would not have flipped the switch after getting older and stopped Respecting others.
@@felixchu7656 exactly ... it sort of smacks of the "Don't you know who I am?" celebrity behavior....
No everyone needs to abide by the same rules
@@gregdrivesdriver5104 No, age does NOT automatically get respect, respect is earned. BTW, I am 80 years old and know what I am talking about. Certainly it is the kind thing to offer a seat to someone frail or mobility challenged. Definitely respect your elders. However, once someone speaks or acts with an entitled mentality, no matter what their age, all bets are off. There is no age restrictions on courtesy and civility.
Can't stand people like the old lady. She knew darn well she was cutting in line and I'm sure she does it everywhere. Employee should have stood up to her.
You expect the foreign cruise worker to be rude because that's what you expect? Some people in this world know that older people should be respected.
I don't see how "respecting the rude person" is a action, as people have previously said she's probably been like this all her life. Manners cost nothing.
@@gregdrivesdriver5104I'm 74 and would never be rude and cut in line. Age doesn't give you the right to be rude and disrespectful
yes, she played you but you were sweet
Man, the poor crew… it’s like supervising kindergarten kids! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I've been telling myself for the past year that cruising now really sucks. Cruising doesn't suck, people do. Thanks for giving your seat up Tony, don't change.
I have the same stance on dogs: it’s not the dogs I dislike, it’s incompetent owners I have issues with.
@@sweetpea1989 indeed!
Yea, it 's a shit show quite often anymore because people these days are SO entitled, right ?
Tony you are a great story teller I could actually see the whole thing unfold! Real life stranger than fiction! 😂
Unfortunately rude people are everywhere. And i cheer that man for calling her out.
Me too!!
It seems that the proportion of rude passengers, is proportional to sold out cruises.
We took this exact sailing , on the Island Princess. Never before had we ever observed such entitled rude , obnoxious seniors. As a person in my sixties i have never been more shocked or dimayed by the actions of this demographic. Shame on us, we are to be an example of kindnes and restraint. What an example for the younger generation. The good book is right. You get what you sew. We can all do better. GROW UP.
This is how Granny rolls. She has become a professional seat taker, no matter how long she has been there or where she has been wanting. 😂😂😂
I was just on a Disney cruise. I was the first in line for a character interaction/ autograph. A gentleman turned up and we were talking when I found out that he was waiting on behalf of his autistic adult son, so I let him in front of me. We’re having a chat as the queue gets bigger behind us when this woman using a walker walks up and tells us she’d been waiting elsewhere ( I’d seen her sat in the lobby, so nowhere near the line). She then pushes in front of the man and me as we were both speechless at her audacity. My husband and children( who were waiting elsewhere as my child was also autistic and couldn’t do lines) turn up and we take the photo etc. My husband then tells me that she’d been doing it all week, sometimes using the waiting elsewhere excuse, other times using her disability to push in ( she couldn’t try that this time as I’m a electric wheelchair user). She even attempted to push in whilst checking in for our post cruise hotel, but got sent to the back by the hotel staff. Some people just live their lives believing queues are for other people.
I don’t know man, them granny’s can be ruthless; sometimes ya gotta give it back. Granny’s out here running wild. 😂
I ain't messing with no grannies!
Excellent video: grannies gone wild!!😂@@LaLidoLoca
Really? Apparently, you were not taught to respect your elders.
😂😂😂😂😂😂
@gregdrivesdriver5104 seriously...that doesn't give her license to do whatever she wants wherever she wants. She forfeited any respect that should be given by disrespecting others.
I love that photo of you and Don in the the theatre with all the lights behind you!
I’m kinda glad he called her out. She was definitely a line cutter.
Yes that man did the right thing as he knew she butted before at the art auction.
But the old lady got what she wanted. She will continue this behavior as long as it works and she will make anyone who calls her out look like a jerk.
@@caroleanne8529 Yes definitely a very terrible person.
Such a gentleman giving up your seat
Always be a example of how the world should be! Tony, I know that most people that heard your story will completely miss the point. You showed generosity and kindness. Most people can't see the forest in a ship of seats.
Story time with Tony is the best!!!!
As an old geezer, I have no doubt that the granny was a professional queue-jumper. Kudos to the gent that at least tried to put her in her place. Cruising used to be where you use your best behavior, but that seems to be in the past. It looks like the popular shows need to have reserved seating. That will require more work for the crew but it will avoid some confrontations and unpleasantness.
Professional, unashamed, entitled queue jumper at that! Sadly, folks who do this have no shame and couldn't care less what anyone thinks of them! 🤷♀️
Perhaps they should use a 'take a numbered ticket from a roll' system so there can be no argument about who is next in line to be served for whatever is in short supply 😅
Where's the CHAOS in that ? ha ha just kidding .... The name of the game is redundance and makes NO sense oh yea and opposite of ... Crazy!!!!
Princess ‘s fault! Totally avoidable 1) crew to verify cabin category at door 2) crew escort to priority section( cordoned off) 3)time stamp wait line cruisers. All to do with costs!!
Better idea - no special seats for special people. All of the seats should be first come, first served, for everyone. It looked like half of the seats are "saved".
Also, about saving seats - we always get our seats, and then take turns visiting the bathroom. Can we not do that?
@@jimroscovius It's not "special people" it's people who have paid for the perk. I mean.... they could have "Premiere Member Only" shows and everyone gets a seat because they paid the extra.
Wow such drama 😮😅 love it shout out Ludacris .you would have a fight right here on a booze cruise 😊
@@NancyD2 Yep. On our next cruise in October we are staying in a Premium Suite and it comes with Suite-only benefits. That's just the way it is.
Last year I sailed on MSC in the Yacht club which also comes with reserved seating for Yacht Club passengers. We arrived early and were sat by our butler in the middle of the section. Several empty seats were still available when the lights went down and no sooner had that happened then people started climbing over seats just to get to these empty seats. It’s nothing to me whether you paid for them or not but when the show was over both parties on each side of us wouldn’t let us leave. We stood up and said nicely excuse me to both sides only to be met with cold silence and no attempt to move an inch. Finally fed up with their stupidity I just charged forward stepping on feet and taking knees with me. If someone wants to leave, especially when the show is OVER maybe just shuffle your feet aside, it costs you nothing. I think they thought I should climb over seats in heels and a dress.
You paid extra for those seats. They should be left empty if yacht club passengers don't use them.
If the granny just cut the line then its absolutely at the fault of the granny. Im glad the guy called it out even if nothing was resolved.
Phones should be shut off, the woman next to me was us8ng two phones while the show was on, I asked before the show to please them off but nope, had to make snide comment about her being nice. She left, why come to the show to play with your phones in the dark.
Exactly!!!!!
I was just at a show at Hard Rock Casino, Hollywood. Same thing happened. People playing in their phones. It was an older crowd. ( of which I am one ) and it was obvious they didn’t know how to put their phones on a dark background mode. Smart watches are also annoying. People kept getting alerts, the watches would light up etc.
When I cruise,I turn my phone off..... I use it for time and taking pictures. I'm on vacation.
Now there is someone that has never been told "No"
Tony. You and Don are the funniest people. Keep it up, great job.
I dislike unfairness. I'm immature like that.
Being a “lady” of a certain age myself, the use of the word “lady” to describe that obnoxious women is a travesty. A lady has manners and would never take advantage of others in the situation which you describe. I am tired of older men and women who think that they are entitled to do the unacceptable, just because they have reached a certain age. Hope you were able to enjoy the show, Tony, in spite of its rough beginning. Loved your commentary of Iceland and Greenland! Thank you! From Elaine la profe in NJ.
Cruise lines should place each show LIVE on the cabin TV. That solves many problems.
Perfect! And no dress code
I believe they do but not right away.
No atmosphere like that and the artists would not come to do a show to an empty theatre. Just stay and watch tv and not bother with a show if that's what you like. The shows to me are a big part of the cruise.
I’ve seen an argument and it was also in the theater. What a pain to have to do reservations for seating but with so many people and so few seats it makes sense and would avoid having to deal with any of that. And another plus would be not having to waste 90 minutes of your time waiting in line.
Sometimes I wish I had the guts to say "you are a rude person", especially when people have completely lost all sense of manners and politeness. 🙂 I am so shocked by some people's behavior recently. I hope we can all be examples of sanity. 🙂
This has happened, more than once, to me. I'm older, small, and quiet. I arrive very early, stand where I think is correct, then unbeknown to me...a line forms. I am then given the evil eye for getting a seat first. And, I am Diamond+...these are other elites that frown at me for getting the best elite seat.
Probably the same lady who saves 10 loungers at 6 in the morning.
Good Grief 😂😂😂
That's a good tip I'll do that on my next cruise 😂😂😂
Hysterically told stories! AND with great words Machismo and Akimbo!🤣
A simple solution is to have an assigned seat like you get at a movie theater or sporting event. You sit in Row 2, Seats 3 and 4. Not a free-for-all.
Agreed. That's what the line should do. However, I suspect they don't, knowing the shows are a big draw and use it to scam people into the premium internet package, which may not go over so big with the older crowd Princess tends to draw. Otherwise, why wouldn't they put this in place or at least have a crew member assigned to regulate situations like this?
@@bernerandgoldenmom7143 A system where you're assigned seats ends this challenge.
Our theater doesn’t have assigned seats. Never heard of it.
@@pamm3776 AMC Theaters are all assigned seating where I live.
That Granny knew exactly what she was doing.
But now everybody knows that she does this over and over so they’ll be watching 🤨👀🤡
I'm glad he stood up. She probably did cut in line. He was justified to yell at Grandma and everyone in line did you he right thing by STANDING IN LINE
No, Tony, rude people need to be called out and stood up to. Shouldn't be the case, but that's what entitled people do with impunity. I feel bad for the cruise employees forced to deal with the issue. And I'm a real life Nana!
Crew should handle more of this and take care of rude people.
They should do a seat selection pre booking online. So you know what’s open and what’s taken and no one is in your seat. Like movie theaters do
I just said the same thing. Then I saw your post. Lol
I have to say I’m with the man, he said what he had to say and brought out that this is her thing , like cutting in at the art auction. He probably sat down because he was going to let the event escalate and miss enjoying the performance. Don’t get me wrong I don’t think people should go around being disrespectful for Hahas but sometimes things need to be called out. And I’m quite sure she wasn’t there for 35 minutes because the caller outer who called to have u checked would’ve done same. And some people think that they are entitled to what they want and you all have to deal with it. But I also think we all need to be chill and enjoy what we can without being a….holes. Just saying. Love your videos
You can't go anywhere without running into people like that! It's crazy! That was so nice of you to give up your seat.
A lot of people I encounter seem to feel entitled to receive everything they want when they want it - if they don’t they get their knickers in a twist and make others suffer
Think of it as the "warm up act" before the "main presentation" You're a great story teller Tony.
An hour and 45 minutes??!! That’s crazy! I heard ‘old’ is 15 years older than your current age
I had a granny sit down in my atrium seat on the Prima when I went to the restroom. My buddy said to her, that seat's taken. She said, well they're not here, are they? I let her have that seat and was going to do the same thing when she got up to use the bathroom. She sat there for three hours straight. Haha
I remember camping out overnight in greasy parking lots to buy concert tickets in the 1980s. If we wanted to see a show, we had to put some skin in the game.
I slept overnight on the sidewalk for concert tickets in 1983
Granny probably stole that seat and cut the line in the auction. I'm glad she was called out.
That says something about the show and something about Princess. Seems like you are right, new system needed.
It is a sign of the times. People don't know how to interact with each other
MSC has the best system for shows. You make a reservation and they scan your card as you come in. No fights no fuss.
If you say “mind your business”. You do this a lot! I never would think that if someone came up to me arguing with someone else 😂
Maybe it is Princess' fault for not accounting for ALL customers to have a seat in an enlarged auditorium instead of building more cabins for revenue.
Exactly. On MSC they have 3 shows each night to accommodate everyone and it’s a reservation system. No problems!
Absolutely!
It’s definitely an issue. I’m really not down for waiting 90 -120 minutes prior for a show to start! That’s not how I want to spend my vacation.
what a gentle-man.. Gracious and thoughtful
Tony, you are hands down the best storyteller ever! Thanks for the extremely entertaining story!
If the shows keep having lack of seating for people to see the show then maybe they should add an additional show, since they can’t make more space for seating. Maybe have an afternoon matinee show, some people may enjoy going to an early show especially if it is appropriate for children or those who like/want an early night (got to get up early for the next port😉😉).
I laughed all the way through this post. You are a great story teller!!!😂😂😂
We were on a Royal Caribbean cruise recently. They have a perk called the “Key” which includes reserved seating for shows. One night my family and other Key members were seated where a cruise employee had told us to sit. A few moments later a Concierge approached us and very rudely told us all to move because his clients were arriving and we were in their seats. We explained that a Key rep had put us there and no other seats were now available. The Concierge treated us all very badly. Terrible experience. We will never cruise RC again!
Hope you made a complaint. Was this Concierge an employee of Royal?
@@rosanna3765 Yes, the concierge was a RC employee. We did not contact Guest Services about situation. Put the incident behind us and enjoyed rest of trip.
After that story, now I understand why people need the drink package! "Take a relaxing cruise they said" LOL
I think it’s awesome that you and Don are not only friends but that you cruise together. You both have great channels that are full of useful informative and entertaining. Love watching you both. Thank you for your wonderful content.
Your stories are always so interesting, you're a true gentlemen Tony, not yelling at the Granny and giving up your seat!!
We almost always wait for the later show. Never a problem getting a seat!
Not my job to police the seats, or the (possibly) rude behavior of another passenger. Unless they threaten me, my wife, I'm not bothering with these arguments. Only exception would be intervening if someone is about to be injured, and there is no ship security present.
It’s wonderful to hear there are still gentlemen around, thank you!!! Sometimes the smallest things or comments can make someone very happy.
What happened to manner and do unto others as you would want done to you?? It seems to be lost. We can change this with our actions.
Reservations need to be taken so this mess doesn’t happen at all period. Also you then don’t waste time playing claim a seat.
Glad the guy told the older lady because she needed to be told too bad she was too rude to even let it sink in.
Sadly in my mind when they announced the seats open someone didn’t shove old lady out of the way and she got completely shoved to the back.
People need to take accountability he didn’t look bad the old lady did and more need to stop being spineless letting people get by all the time with things they shouldn’t.
Princess needs to fix this….make reservations.
This was a great episode! You are a fantastic story teller. Smiled, laughed and felt like i was in the theater watching the events. Thanks so much 😊
If Granny was their before the queue formed (35 minutes?) she could have found another seat in the theater.
As judge Judy says, no good deed goes unpunished. Unfortunate, but true. All a cause of too many people chasing too few resources.
Great stories,Tony! I am glad the guy did stand up to her. I am in my 70s and I know that just because someone is getting on in years, it’s no excuse for being a sneak or just plain nasty. I am sorry she got the seat!
Easy solution to this issue is to make the Premier seats for Premier passengers only. Do not open them up 5 minutes before the show. If they remain empty, they remain empty.
or, have a dedicated wait line like RCL does.
Not an efficient use of a limited resource.
That's stupid. Why leave seats open when they have customers who want them? Theaters and Broadway release choice seats that they hold back at the last minute for the same reason. All the cruise line has to do is hand out numbers to those waiting for premier seats that remain empty. First come, first served. It's not rocket science!
This was one of the best cruise stories I've ever heard. My wife and I were laughing through as you were sharing the details.
The problems you speak about in the Auditorium is a good reason why I prefer the smaller ships these days. More expensive but worth it.
great storytelling Tony!
I remember you moving from Don's seat to up to the blue seats. We were sitting close to the stairs to the ground level and you passed us by when you changed seats. I didn't know all that drama was going on! It was nice seeing you again. - Louis (the guy that sang Junior's Farm to you) D108.
As always, great story! Your theory is the tip of the iceberg. We are 10 months into a 12 month journey and study in cruising post pandemic.
The behavior you saw is the clash of entitlement and capacity. Cruise line service barriers is the other factor. Combined with corporate factors, its changing the direction of the industry.
Great post Tony ! I felt like I was there lol😂
You are a great story teller-people are so rude and entitled!
I very recently had an encounter with a very rude man- we were in line and he kind of came up and tried to be a little in front of me
I am very non confrontational but I pointed out to him that there was a line- he had some rude comment but didn’t move. Then another guy in the line went over and told him there was a line - he was incredibly rude and still just stayed there
Really shocking behavior fir an adult(or anyone)
Thank you, Tony. I never saw an argument on a cruise.
I just came off a cruise ship and there are definitely more people that just "shoot their mouths off" unnecessarily 😅
The Princess Theater Pre Show: “The Musical Chair Soap Opera” 🤣
Great story! I was riveted!
And I agree the lack of consequences for rudeness is getting out of hand.
You are SO GOOD at story telling!
Great story-telling! This makes me glad that there is a reservation system for shows on the bigger Royal Caribbean ships. I will be on Allure and Utopia soon and it will be interesting to see how that shakes out. I’ve never had an issue on any previous Royal Caribbean cruise. There have always been plenty of seats.
Your such a good story teller .Thanks LOL
Big fan for the last year! Haven't laughed this hard in a long time, thank you. Keep up the hard work. Appreciate your storytelling and unvarnished truth. Love your content and twisted humor. 😂
This was like having a pre-show production before the main event 😂
old people are bad mannered too! they may be ancient - but their parents never taught them how to behave properly. i cruise a lot but haven't been on a princess cruise lately. am taking one in october. have come across lots of rude people with children - though. they get on the ship and get drunk the whole time - abandoning their kids essentially. and when you ask them to please supervise their unruly children - in the pool for instance - they're taken aback!
never fails to amaze me
i have been taking my son on cruises since he was 6 - and i have been taken on cruises by my mum since childhood too - and we accepted that good manners are always expected everywhere we go.
while people jumping the cue is annoying - does it really matter, people?
there are rude people everywhere in the world! just ignore it and move on.
but a mob are the rudest of all.
Keep being a gentleman, Tony there's still a few of us left. I wouldve done the same thing. A kind gesture doesnt cost you anything and it just amazes me the rude minset some people have when on a cruise/Vacation
🎉 you are a great story teller Tony
I wish i was there to witness. And what a kind gentleman you are
As a longtime Princess cruiser I think the perk of reserved seats is dumb. We never want to sit in that section and it makes the theater stressful. I’ve watched people posture for seats and it’s unnecessary. You mentioned the idea of reservations…Royal C makes you reserve shows (for free) on their big ships. It was irritating not to get exactly what I wanted but it helps to avoid situations like this.
Okay, this was the best story! I had baited breath waiting on edge of the seat for this story. You did not let me down.😅 People watching is the best activity on the ship 😂
Tony you are a great storyteller that kept me engaged until the end. And I agree with a comment on here about people becoming more pushy and entitled. On my last cruise we were instructed to go to the theatre to be called for our excursion. People would not take a seat in the theatre until their excursion was called. Instead they lined up in the walk area where everyone had to exit through. That area was so packed with people, others couldn’t exit for their excursion.
The poor cruise person kept asking everyone to please take a seat. Many wouldn’t, they would continue to stand in hall or stand and even sit in the aisles of the theatre. It was ridiculous and I thought a fight was going to break out at one point.
Obviously we all had ticket for a particular excursion and we were all going to get on that excursion. It was just a matter of being on Bus 1 or Bus 2 or 3, etc. In my mind it was so unbelievable as to why these people had to be the first to exit the theatre for an excursion. And it wasn’t due to immobility, they had a section for those guests to sit and exit with assistance.
It’s unfortunate, but there are times when I feel like “the I’m more important than you aggression virus” has been spreading. But we can all stop it by following what you do! Stay within the rules, don’t get agitated about ridiculous behaviour, and tell the story so we can all enjoy the humour of it.
Love the way you tell it Tony
Just another example how angry this world is becoming. No respect and no decency demonstrated. Good on you for giving up your front row seat for that couple, but I can't understand why that granny was not in the line up if she had been there over 30 minutes waiting for the Premier seats.
The problem with the bigger cruise ships is that the theartres are not big enough. We tend to sail on ships with 1900 passengers and theatres seating 900 people.. We have been on much bigger Princess and P&O ships and have seen the problems you encountered. Probably the worst was on a P&O ship. No Premier seats, we got there early and got good Aisle seats. The late arrivals turned up and a cruise employee asked us to move to the far end to accomodate late comers We refused to move.
I don’t what it is but you set my Siri off every time I watch your video. The Danger Zone started playing on my apple home!! 😂
No act of kindness ever goes unpunished.
Tony you are a great storyteller!
Tony, I was waiting for your classic line “ and the seeds of chaos had been sewn”. Funny hearing it in your Blarney Stone trip video.
And where was the shout out to Ludicrous for the song mentioned? I was forced to say it myself!!
Get off my lawn. Granny's like I dare ya! I double dog dare ya! 😂😂😂😂
Granny has not met me yet. I am a firm believer of first come first serve. I have be firm with those who cut line to move to the back whether I am working at the time or not.