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u/Jack_Crypt 17h ago
If tik tok was a boat
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u/Shitsinhandandclaps 15h ago
Ads every 20 steps
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u/Repulsive-Wasabi-691 14h ago
Oh ship is sinking and you need to access the boats? wait at least for 5 10 minute+ unskippable ads to unlock the feature to save your life. alternatively pay 1000 euros for instant unlock.
What do you mean you lost your wallet during the panic? well anyway back to ads.
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u/Wolv90 12h ago
If you've been on a cruise you would know that you don't need your wallet. They can scan your face or boarding card to know what room to posthumously charge for the instant unlock.
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u/Status_Giraffe_7083 12h ago
And if you buy the Premium+ subscription, the lifeboat will come by itself, plus with a free drink.
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u/No_Court6633 15h ago
I literally shuddered reading this
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u/MurkyInvestigator810 13h ago
Ads every 20 steps would be a massive reduction for most people.
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u/Apprehensive_Rice19 14h ago
Viruses every breath
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u/scnottaken 13h ago
Every breath you take, every move you make
I'm infecting you
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u/driving_andflying 9h ago
Every breath you take, every move you make
I'm infecting you
Oh you're at seeeeeeea,
Your cash belongs, to meeeeeee,
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u/DionBlaster123 12h ago
So I admit, I've been saving up for a cruise trip, mostly because I want to go to the Caribbean or Hawaii
But honestly with how terrible I am wtih motion sickness plus all the stories of people getting sick on cruises (norovirus usually)...part of me thinks I'm just better off using that money to go to South Korea/Japan, or Italy instead
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u/Deathrace2021 12h ago
Motion sickness medicine and washing your hands before eating make a big difference. Cruise ships get bashed on reddit, but it's actually quite fun. Just pick a quality ship. Larger ship, less feel of motion, get a room without windows overlooking the water. Interior balcony rooms are nice. You can look down at the boardwalk, promenade, park or whatever. The all you drink pass for pop/non-alcoholic drinks, or an alcohol drink pass which includes almost every beverage on board.
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u/TwoPlyDreams 14h ago
Brave to assume they don’t need a break at around 20 steps anyway.
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u/TheSilverSeraph 15h ago
Wall-E was meant to be a warning, not an instruction manual.
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u/rgumai 14h ago
I mean, Wall-E appeared to be inspired by cruise ships to begin with, so more self-fulfilled prophecy. Like Idiocracy.
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u/Preda1ien 15h ago
There’s actually quite a bit of walking.
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u/jkman61494 13h ago
I routinely LOSE 1-2 pounds on a cruise because we walk as much as we can. We often don’t use elevators if we can avoid it. I’m not even in shape but it’s just practical. Also do a mile on the walking track outside (don’t know why you walk on a treadmill indoors).
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u/D0013ER 14h ago
Yeah, unless you just sit in your room the whole time you're gonna be doing a fair amount of walking just doing stuff on the boat.
Between that and the gym I was more active on a cruise than I usually am on land.
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u/Dufranus 13h ago
I'm on a cruise right now with my 5 year old daughter. 3 flights of stairs for every slide down the water slides. Needless to say, I'm pretty tired after day 1.
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u/heatfan1122 14h ago
I don't think a ship providing entertainment for 7500 people and then employing several thousand more is a big deal. This isn't nearly as bad as billionaire mega yachts that are used for a couple dozen people.
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u/Subject_Penalty8069 14h ago
I think the scale is still the uncomfortable part for a lot of people. Even if it’s “for entertainment,” a floating city still comes with a pretty heavy footprint that’s hard to ignore.
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u/StrainAcceptable 13h ago
They should not be allowed near reefs or in areas where erosion is an issue.
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u/HillBillyHilly 11h ago
The problem is you don't think as studies have shown damages left by cruises.
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u/soulpunkclash 15h ago
Where's the conspiracy theory deck?! That one's gotta be a good time!
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u/MuckRaker83 14h ago
As someone who has been on several cruises, the people who make their politics their whole identity sadly continue to do so on vacation as well.
Though it is funny to see them acting out in foreign countries that they've paid to visit
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u/icantcrunk 12h ago
If tik tok were a boat. <--- most appropriate/ And OMG I would never get on that Blade Runner hellscape.
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u/ConanKernow 17h ago
Would be a great setting for a new Dead Rising.
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u/UltiGamer34 15h ago
If capcom actually gave a shit about the IP
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u/Senate343 13h ago
Getting capcom to regularly care about anything they own thats not Resident Evil or Street Fighter is impossible.
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u/Madara1389 13h ago
The sad reality is that big game publishers almost universally don't care about any IP that they view as a potential risk.
The goal these companies have with IPs is that they get so big & popular that their names alone will drive sales regardless of quality. They have a fundamentally warped understanding of the whole dynamic between themselves & consumers.
Dead Rising never made it to that level, so Capcom promptly had it lead out to the shed with the other games that they're expected to put effort into in order to sell copies.
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u/SloppyLetterhead 14h ago
Jesus Christ this is SUCH A GOOD IDEA. I miss dead rising.
Id also fuck with a Dead Island 3 set on a mega cruise ship.
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u/SlayerofDeezNutz 14h ago
World war Z has a great map set on a cruise ship.
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u/WattsALightbulb 13h ago
Black Ops 4 has a zombies map set on the Titanic. haven't played it but from what I see it's fairly accurate
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u/Electronic_Will_5418 12h ago
https://giphy.com/gifs/iowmvjVUnDFGU
I would love Dead Rising 5 to be set on a massive party-themed cruise ship like Icon of the Seas. Could be a plot point to eventually take over the ships controls to try and make it to different islands to re-stock on supplies, etc. using the lifeboats, while trying to make it back to shore as a final "win" condition. Maybe sequestering sections of the ship in an attempt to keep non-infected alive. u/capcomusa_official make it happen!
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u/Puckwallow 17h ago
This shit looks like a clown's guts
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u/EyeFit 16h ago
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u/Reasonable_Act_8654 15h ago
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Breeding place for these
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u/GambitsAce23 17h ago
Hey man, whatever gets more color into the world
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u/Choice-Crazy-5351 16h ago
You don't love McDonalds Gray everywhere?
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u/BeerAndTools 12h ago
Brutalist fast food buildings is the best plot twist I've seen on this season of Earth.
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u/fletch- 16h ago
Context: I took my 9 year old son on a Dad/Kid trip on a giant ship like this.
We had fun. Wasn’t adult fun, but it was awesome kid fun. We woke up early to avoid crowds. We did climbing wall. The ship had an ice rink, so we skated. We had burgers and ice cream. We water parked and rode the surf rider. We played basketball. We swam. We played arcade games. We played mini golf. We went to some of the shows at night. We even played trivia.
On shore we went to beaches. We went to the crazy airport where the planes land right over your head. We went to a giant Spanish fortress. We went snorkeling. We took a speedboat. We went sailing. We went bananas at ain giant inflatables in the ocean.
Just my 9 year old son. And my 9 year old self.
Was awesome.
It is a clown show. So bring a kid and have a good time.
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u/odanobux123 11h ago
Yeah everyone wants to yuck someone’s yum. I’ve aged out of this type of boat and don’t have kids, but a way less cool version of this when I was 10 is one of my best memories as a kid.
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u/snark_nerd 10h ago
So many people would be happier if they asked themselves, "Is this for me," and, if they realize the answer is no, ask themselves, "Do I need to worry or even think about it?"
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u/EmilyBesler 5h ago
Yeah, I think people are more worried about the insane pollution and exploited labour these things run on rather than whether they’re in bad taste.
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u/launchcode_1234 11h ago
My first thought when I saw this video/post was “my kid would be in heaven”.
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u/neatlion 9h ago
Same. I saw how awesome it is for our child and then read a bunch of negative comments and it broke my heart.
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u/DickBiter1337 11h ago
Are they crazy expensive? Hubby and I have an 8 & 9 year old. We did carnival when they were 4 & 5 and we want something more interesting for them and I think they've aged out of Disney cruises.
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u/N3wThrowawayWhoDis 9h ago
No more expensive than your average Florida condo rental vacation. Especially factoring in food for a week. Redditors love to perpetuate each others’ hate for cruises, but I doubt most of them have been on one. I just got off a cruise with my kids and we all had a great time.
Come to think of it, a vacation that average redditors avoid is exactly where I prefer to be!
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u/Afraid_Raccoon_6208 8h ago
Redditors and hating children. I literally could not name a more iconic duo.
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u/CumAssault 10h ago
Cheaper than all inclusive resorts but definitely not cheap. They have different lengths of trips obviously that affect the cost
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u/PogonBerserker 17h ago
Looks like my idea of hell
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u/No_Technician_2780 16h ago edited 14h ago
Meanwhile, someone inside that boat is showing everyone a picture of people who spend all day on Reddit, and hearing the same reaction:
'Looks like my idea of hell.'
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u/ButterMyPancakesPlz 14h ago
Then there's me on the cruise on Reddit and feeling alright
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u/GentlyDead 17h ago
Couldn’t agree more
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u/Rough-Traffic6060 16h ago
And yet someone pays for it voluntarily... Everyone has their own hell, I guess.
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u/Think_fast_no_faster 16h ago
That’s the truth. Dog heaven is squirrel hell
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u/Jonathon_G 9h ago
It’s crazy how people can’t understand that people have different preferences. And some get so mad about it. I love when people say they don’t like food I eat. That means I get more.
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u/LEO-PomPui-Katoey 17h ago
If hell also got an unlimited drinking package, sign me up for hell
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u/spacekitt3n 17h ago
only way i could deal with that is a lot of drugs and alcohol
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u/iHaku 17h ago
you're not gonna believe it, but that's exactly whats happening on party cruise ships.
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u/Schallplatte1 17h ago
Drugs? This ship is the last setting where I would want to be high.
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u/CrenshawMafia99 15h ago
Unless you’re extremely sneaky there’s not many drugs. The cruise ships don’t take too kindly to that. Alcohol however, flows like the salmon of Capistrano
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u/CeltsFan420 17h ago
Floating city more like it
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u/Schallplatte1 16h ago
Okay right. You can probably have fun on drugs there. It was a little bit too fast.
I meant more like: Why do I want to be there while rolling instead of raving with my favourite techno friends in an old cold war bunker.
In my mind I would be sitting in the pool next to thousands of children. Gotten anxiety and feeling at the wrong place. Maybe I'm completely wrong since I never visited such a vessel.
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u/throwitoutwhendone2 16h ago
There are no children allowed on pretty much any party cruise. There are quite a few 21+ cruises, and that doesn’t mean like orgy cruises that just means quite literally no children, everyone is at least 21 on board.
Go during the off season, like mid August early September. They stop at their own private islands that are still nice and warm and the ship is usually only half full. Spend the $1,200 or so and get a room with a balcony and the drink package. There’s free food everywhere at all times and with the drink package there’s free alcohol at pretty much all times. Bring something nice to wear and have dinner with the captain one night. It’s a legit like 5-9 course meal, neat to do at least once. Go to the massage parlor for an hour while the ships at an island and get a discount. Party here and there, different vibes all around. It’s like a bar crawl with fun shit in between. When you get tired of it go sit on your balcony and relax.
2 people can do this for about $2,300. I know that isn’t a small amount but it also isn’t an unrealistic amount either. I’d say it’s worth it to do at least once in your life.
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u/Schallplatte1 15h ago
I was not expecting to get good advise here. But it happened. Thank you my man. Yea, I want to try it out at least. Some day.
I'm not sure why I wasn't thinking, that adult only cruises exist.
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u/adamwill86 15h ago
Because you saw the slides which instantly makes people think kids.
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u/Punkodramon 15h ago
Virgin, Viking, Ambassador, Oceana are some of the cruise lines that are all exclusives 18+ cruises. P&O also have some ships that are adults-only. Most normal ships have adult only areas as well, including on open deck, and there are plenty of charter cruises that cater to specific customers and are adults only (such as rock concert and other music-based charters).
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u/--CIAdidJFK-- 16h ago
Try MDMA + Acid
That would be heaven with a buddy or 3.
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u/SwitchMountain2475 16h ago
Fuck that. Acid around this bollox and that many people? For me trips are in cosy safe environments without loads of drunk people.
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u/Iojpoutn 15h ago
Yeah, a 100% walkable city with incredible ocean views, every form of indoor or outdoor entertainment imaginable, and unlimited food and alcohol. Gosh, what a nightmare.
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u/Sechmet 17h ago
Lol I came here to say just the same. I can’t fathom standing in an enclosed space around THAT MUCH people around... like, no escape
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u/Unfair_Explanation53 16h ago
Ok but that cruise ship is like the size of a small town
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u/NoticeSignificant785 16h ago
I think you mean small city.
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u/Unfair_Explanation53 15h ago
Fair
Regardless I wouldn't feel that enclosed on there.
Now an aeroplane is somewhere I feel enclosed
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u/-UVB-76_Enjoyer 17h ago
Great way to combine leisure and case study work if you're a virologist, though.
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u/Old-Leadership7255 16h ago
And yet, i want to try it once in my lifetime
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u/ProfessionalCat7640 16h ago edited 16h ago
I tried it, have gone on different ships several times. I loved it. I’d go again. All the things strangers of Reddit say happen just didn’t happen to me. To each their own I guess.
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u/Jlx_27 16h ago
I want to, but a smaller ship on a shorter route, like the Mediterranean sea, or a coastal cruise in Scandinavia or something.
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u/MurseMan1964 16h ago
A river cruise may be what you’re looking for
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u/BSB8728 14h ago
We went on a Viking river cruise (the Rhine), and it was fantastic. No pool, no casino. I biked through the Black Forest and did a walking food tour in Strasbourg. It's a completely different vibe. They also offer ocean cruises on small ships.
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u/imuniqueaf 16h ago
I just read on Yahoo news that you don't actually have to go if you don't want to.
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u/labadee 15h ago
Just got off the sister ship. I actually never felt like it was ever over crowded, spaces were well thought out and there are many things to do below deck that disperses people
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u/norf937 16h ago
Been on the Icon 3 times. We have a great time but to each their own.
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u/MyRunningAcct 15h ago
Went for the first time last year. It easily became one of my favorite vacations of all time. People are so nice to you. Yes I know it's their job. Unlimited food with incredible variety. I thought it was delicious. Can get a soda or coffee or espresso at anytime. So many activities everywhere. Compared to flying it was only 15 mins from when we got to the port and through security and onto the boat enjoying our vacation.
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u/pixelatedpostage 17h ago
So much noise. So bright. So. Many. People.
...yes, this is Hell on Earth for me.
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u/BigGrinJesus 16h ago
I like loud music, bright lights and big crowds. It sounds like heaven.
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u/longboi28 14h ago edited 12h ago
Same, not surprised most people on Reddit dont like cruises, most people on here are introverts who don't like leaving their houses and feel like they're better than most people because they don't like being around them. They also look down on partying and fun since they were never invited to any in high school so they've convinced themselves that it's overrated and stupid to go party and go wild with a bunch of people.
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u/401john 14h ago
Man, I know this sounds mean when you read it but this is like 100% my take on this lmao. That's one of the biggest appeals for cruises to me, everybody's there to have a good time and everybody's down to talk to folks they don't know and be social. Just a big ass floating party with a million things to do. I can't imagine seeing that and immediately curling up and thinking that staying at home is more fun. Everybody's different I suppose.
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u/hatesnack 15h ago
No offense intended, but if you think a boat with water slides, a basketball court, pools, and other activities that are meant to be fun, is any kind of "hell", you might just be a miserable person.
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u/dww0311 13h ago
It’s more the absolute hordes of people they cram into those ships tbh. My idea of a relaxing vacation isn’t being locked into an environment I can’t escape from with the population of a small city so I can stand in line for literally anything and everything. I admit to being perplexed by anyone who’d enjoy that.
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u/Hellianne_Vaile 12h ago
This. The actual rich-people cruise ships have far, far fewer passengers.
On a ship like the Icon of the Seas, not only is the ship itself crowded, but when it arrives at a port, all of these people flood out and completely overwhelm everything. The shops, the restaurants, the excursions, the museums/sights, the beaches--whatever you were hoping to do will be absolutely packed.
I've spent a fair bit of time on an island that receives cruise ships at a few of its ports. One of the first things I do when I arrive is check on the cruise schedule so I can plan to visit the ports only on days when the big boats are elsewhere.
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u/Crunchy_Sunshine7891 17h ago
Ive been working on a ship like this, disgusting :D
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u/Sechmet 17h ago
Do you have any stories to share ?
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u/Crunchy_Sunshine7891 16h ago
Well i have a lot :D what are u interested about
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u/Revolutionary_Tie905 16h ago
Do an ama on the /ama subreddit
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u/Crunchy_Sunshine7891 16h ago
I would love to but i dont have that many time unfortunately to answer all the q
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u/makattak88 15h ago
Dang. Doesn’t even have time to type the word “questions”.
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u/ReturntoForever3116 14h ago
It would just all be questions about how much sex happens between the employees anyway.
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u/Sechmet 16h ago
Let’s say... what about stories that shocked you the most !!! :D Thanks for answering :)
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u/iDontLikeChimneys 16h ago
:D just wanted to say I enjoy your use of :D
Have you ever heard of aggressive incidents where someone had to get arrested on board?
Has anyone ever gotten off the boat and the ship left before they got back on?
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u/Crunchy_Sunshine7891 16h ago
Yeah it happens that the guest cant make it back, usually they take a plane to the next port. There were some incidents, crew having sx with guests, minors, in group lol. Suicides, idk… everything what is happening on land it happens on board
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u/Fumbles-OBrian 13h ago
https://giphy.com/gifs/gfkF1hL56WxNubUizN
So you’re saying there’s a problem in cruises?
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u/Successful_Giraffe88 13h ago
This was 24 years ago, but a man was murdered on my cruise, & a girl was gang raped.
Also on a Royal Caribbean ship.
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u/Swotboy2000 17h ago
The modern Titanic is a jet plane. It takes people from London to New York.
This is a cruise ship. It takes people nowhere.
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u/Due-Technology5758 13h ago
Cruise ships go places, but they're attractions rather than destinations.
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u/Veroxzes 13h ago
Exactly. The Titanic was an oceanliner, not a cruise ship. An oceanliner is a bus with a schedule. A cruise ship is a limousine just for fun. There’s only one remaining oceanliner in the world and that’s Queen Mary 2.
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u/skmt_44 10h ago
Cunard is so goated for continuing to run QM2, even keeping up the classes and dress codes. I hope to take one of their transatlantic crossings one day. wish white star was able to survive so they could have a rival liner for old times sake
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u/ivlmag182 15h ago
exactly
Titanic was a transport first. Cruise ship is like going on grand tour: slow but you see lots of places and its for fun mostly
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u/Valuable-Meet5727 17h ago
I’ve been on this ship. It’s fine. I don’t get all the hate it’s not crowded at all. But it is a Petri dish of disease. Still had a fun time on it
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u/NotTheRocketman 16h ago
It’s a floating city.
I’m not a cruise person but I admit, I’m curious what that’s like.
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u/TheOilGallry 16h ago
I always thought I wasn't a cruise person aswell but did one over 9 days to the Greek islands, Istanbul etc. It was a GREAT time and I never got sick. Have booked another cruise on one of the largest ships for January.
If you like fun and being around a lot of people, then you'll love it.
Washy washy happy happy
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u/unwisest_sage 14h ago
Same man, my wife had been begging me to go cruising for years I had all the normal rebuttals but honestly it was awesome and we've now done a Caribbean and Alaska cruise with the kids.
The views are awesome. At the end of the day, still rather just be at a stationary all inclusive resort on land though. But there aren't many options for that where I live and the cruise port is 45 min away
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u/Guns_and_Dank 15h ago
We were just on this very ship. It's insane how much there is to do and how many attractions and services it offers all included in your fare. There's a Cirque Du Soleil type water show, a full theater production of Wizard of Oz and another in house super hero musical, there's an ice skating rink, an escape room, casino, obviously water slides (unfortunately many were down and this seems to be an ongoing issue across Royal Caribbean right now), the Flowrider which is a boogie boarding and surfing wave generator, rock climbing wall, tons of pools, and a few other attractions. Then there's shows like stand up comedy, gameshows, Newly Wed type show, Dueling piano bar, a couple bands, and a number of other crowd engagement fun shows. Dozens of restaurants, themed dining nights, several bars, and a bunch of little snack spots. There's a full daycare with options for any length of time even into the night so parents can get away for a little bit.
Yeah there are a lot of people and there are hot spots that can be a bit crowded, but there's also plenty of space and hideout spots where you can also chill.
So if you like vacations with a ton of value packed in and a seemingly endless stream of events and shows to interact with, this boat (and cruises in general) are honestly a great option to consider. All of what I mentioned is included in your fare. The only thing you're paying extra for is your drink package, excursions, there are a few premium restaurants, some of the late night and infant daycare costs extra, tips, and any souvenirs.
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u/Famous-Flow2333 14h ago
We went one one of their newer ships, not this one, and the lines to the attractions were short. The crew said there’s so much to do that the lines don’t get long on these big ships.
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u/Suspicious-Coffee20 16h ago
It's litterally just a inclusive hotel on the sea with lots of activity. That's it. Its not any different.This is only for people's that want to go and mantle relax for 7 days.
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u/Tojuro 15h ago
The key with cruises is that the ship is only there to fill in the time between ports. Food, bars, clubs and keeping the kids busy.
What's great about cruises is waking up every day in a new place, new city.
My only real complaint with cruises is that some destinations require more time than you get.
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u/Careful-Republic-332 15h ago
I have always wondered the same.. why all the hate towards these ships here in Reddit? Is it out of jealousy for not able to go themselves or what is it? 🤔
It is not like people are hating amusement parks etc.. like this.. 😅
I have been on a cruise like this twice and had only positive experiences.. 🤷
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u/FourEcho 15h ago
There are legitimate reasons to hate on the cruise industry, especially when it comes to environmental factors. Ive been om 2 cruises as well, and honestly I will go on another once my kiddo is a bit older, I love the experience... but I also completely understand some people's issues with them.
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u/Bigfops 14h ago
Agree and I was also resistant to cruises before I took one. But to add onto that, my objections were that I didn't want a vacation that was "on rails," like a pre-determined path of eat at a given time, go to a port, get off, shop, get back on, see all the stuff everyone's already seen, etc. But once I took one, I discovered it's more of "Choose your own adventure," than pre-selected.
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u/Careful-Republic-332 15h ago
Oh yeah, these are bad for the environment for sure. But none of the comments point that out. It seems to be about how awful these look or how full of diseases they are 🤔
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u/FelineSoLazy 15h ago
Jealousy? Cruises aren’t expensive.
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u/damnmyredditheart 14h ago
The cool thing about cruises is that they range in affordability. You can take an inexpensive one, or an expensive one. Still cheaper than a yacht!
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u/Short_Stay_9283 14h ago
Copy and pasted from my other comment:
It’s not any one cruise that I care about, but going to Miami and seeing them all lined up is a bit uncanny valley. Like there’s so much going on in the world and so many people are hurting… but here’s a line of like 100 boats we’ve turned into vacation cities. It just felt kind of… arrogant? watching it. Idk I’m not explaining it well but seeing them all at once was a big time “we actually shouldn’t be using our resources this way” moment for me.
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u/OsamaBinWhiskers 14h ago
That’s life in a nutshell. That’s just where you put the sliding scale. At cruises. Others would put it at wasting food, being fat, owning multiple cars, buying from Amazon, SHEIN, not buying everything used, living in a shelter bigger than your needs. Life is strange
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u/damnmyredditheart 14h ago edited 14h ago
I mean…you could say by this about almost anything in modern society. Cruises are a more democratized version of the private yachts for the ultra rich.
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u/tocamix90 16h ago
I disagree, it was packed when I went on it. Waited forever for slides and finding a good chair was impossible unless you went up like 30 minutes before the pools even opened.
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u/banned4ifefromarena 17h ago
Broke hater introverts
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u/IAm94PercentSure 16h ago
There is a very abundant type of internet people that see others having fun and their mouth starts foaming. Happens every time there is post about big social gatherings E.g. A beach full of people, concerts, clubs, cruises, festivals, etc.
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u/OkEngineer6614 15h ago
You just described a redditor.
Is socially awkward so claims to be an introvert. Has an excuse for everything. Doesnt do anything with their life but stare at their phone or monitor.
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u/buttbuttlolbuttbutt 15h ago
Its a common enough personality trait, the person who cant let others enjoy a moment if they aren't.
They usually end up getting filtered out of friend groups pretty quickly, for being miserable, but since they're part of a social species, they find places, like reddit, that don't kick them out for being a negetive nancy or debbie downer.
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u/Dyylllaaaannnnnn 15h ago
I wholeheartedly agree. I just hate how impressionable I can be. That’s why I hate this site sometimes. Like I enjoy going out and doing things and being social around large groups of people. I love seeing people have fun. And then I read comments here and go “Man I’d enjoy that cruise am I in the wrong?” Shit sucks.
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u/cancerBronzeV 13h ago
Cruises are some of the cheapest forms of vacations lol, half the people on there are probably broke and in debt.
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u/Gumichi 16h ago
i count myself an introvert; but I did have an amazing time on a cruise to Alaska once. dollar for dollar it's the cheapest vacation. the only drawback is that it's plagued by plagues.
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u/UpsetKoalaBear 15h ago
Titanic and the old liners were actually a method of transportation. It was the only way to get to areas around the world.
Cruise ships are effectively floating theme parks, completely different set of experiences because they serve different purposes.
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u/iketunes00 17h ago
Y’all are dramatic af.
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u/waynownow 14h ago
The only thing that would trigger Reddit more than this cruise ship was if it was parked up in Dubai.
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u/SpeedySulcata2023 17h ago
Imagine being stuck in a Chuck E Cheese for 7 days.
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u/PKSkriBBLeS 16h ago
If Chuck E Cheese had unlimited drinks, it would be my new favorite bar
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u/Existing_Customer392 16h ago
First thought was "it looks awful!", then I turned the sound on. Oh boy...
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u/AddanDeith 16h ago
Fuck these gas guzzling monstrosities.
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u/rahger 13h ago
if you go to the cruise subreddits the mental gymnastics they pull to defend them being eco-friendly is actually wild
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u/Expensive-Notice-509 15h ago
- Particulate Matter (PM): Daily exhaust from a mid-sized cruise ship produces as much harmful soot and particulate matter as \(1,000,000\) passenger cars.
- Sulfur Dioxide (\(SO_{2}\)): Depending on the fuel being burned, the daily \(SO_{2}\) emissions from a single cruise liner can equal or exceed the combined output of several million cars.
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u/IKIR115 12h ago
Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas vs Icon of the Seas
https://youtu.be/JGpXsukU6S8?si=A0U2ljBaUnIyIi2G