Look who's been in your cabin!

[cruizinisthebest]

Meh if I had some sort of unique cabin and walked in and saw someone admiring it, I wouldn't be offended. If my things were already in there, then yes. But they weren't. For all we know the cabin could have sailed empty. Unlikely. But it was empty at the time the pic was taken. I have a scenic oceanview room booked on the Sunshine coming up, and I wouldn't be at all surprised if I got there and saw someone looking at it. Big whoop. Now once I become an occupant, you are free to look at it with my permission. Let's not make a mountain out of a molehill.

Edited May 7, 2014 by cruizinisthebest

[YB Nrml]

You asked for feedback, so I'm choosing to do just that.

 

Do I find it "creepy"?? . . . No

 

Paul is one of several Cruise Critic members who very routinely do an extremely thorough recap/review of their cruise experience. I'm thinking it's done as a cool way to remember the entire recent experience once again, and also offer some often-suberb details for the vacation planning of those yet to board.

 

Because of the loyalty level of some passengers, they have immediate access to their rooms upon embarkation, which does allow access to seeing those neighboring cabins as well.

I don't know if it's morally right or wrong, but I will very easily admit that I've actually done the same. There were multiple people on CC asking for details about a new ship, and I was fortunate to be one of the first to experience the new vessel. I took pictures; I posted pictures; People said Thanks. I never physically touched anything that wasn't my property for those few seconds inside . . . and, although I was not present when the pictures you refer to were taken, I'd wager that was the exact same case during that brief moment as well.

Part of that passenger's cruise planning was to book a particular cabin for some of their family members, but those plans changed. He simply captured a physical picture to document the text.

For all we know, they may have even asked the present cabin steward for permission. I've done the same as well, and they expressed zero issue with that request after I explained why I made it.

 

This is far from the first time CC members have posted photos of the cabins of others for the intent to supply planning information for others. Numerous pics have been taken the morning of debarkation when lots of the neighboring doors are open.

 

Could somone potentially do something wrong by entering? . . . Yes.

Do I personally think anything did? . . . Absolutely not.

 

Sometimes people do things a bit "out of the box" with their cruise documentation, and sometimes it's meant to be of assistance to others.

Some might say that people should never ever do something like that. Go directly to your room, don't touch anything along the way, don't look at things that don't belong to you. That is certainly an understood sentiment, but perhaps not so much by someone with a mantra of Why Be Normal.

 

That was my personal feedback.

 

Happy future sailings!! :)

 

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I purposely did not want to identify the OP but evidently discretion isn't one of your concerns. I also never implied that anything was touched, taken, or broken. Just an observation of respect and boundaries.

Edited May 7, 2014 by YB Nrml

[Mysticks1]

IMHO - On embarkation day no one should be in a cabin other than the stewards and those who are staying in the cabins. I don't care if it is empty, if it is already prepared for the next guest then you shouldn't go into it. I wouldn't be happy to find out another guest was wandering around in my cabin before me. If it is during debarkation and the guests are gone and the door is open waiting for cleaning then ask the steward if you can peek in and take a look.

[hockeyluver]

if its during embarkation and a room steward is around I have asked to check out a cabin they said its ok just dont touch anything. I would only walk in a few feet , enough to see the entire cabin then leave. Thats how i found out I love having an "L" shaped cabin :D

[DirtyDawg]

So call me crazy... DH does often enough! I was reading through a review last night, won't name who it was, and there were pictures and comments from the OP that really bothered me.

 

One pic had the OP's child in a suite close to theirs, just to look at it and check it out. Another pic showed the OP in the original room they had booked for their kids before they upgraded them.

 

I'm very easy going, and yes as I walk to my cabin I will glance into open doors of other cabins but I've never, ever, gone into some random cabin to check it out. It's not my cabin, it belongs to someone else. I would also be mortified if I got caught doing so by the people who actually have booked that cabin. Then I think how I would feel if I were entering my cabin for the first time and some other random passenger was standing in there to check it out. CREEPY!

 

Feedback?

 

When I first glanced at your post I was drawn to CREEPY then I started reading and I started thinking your complaint was going to be that the OP posted a photo of his/her child on the internet. That to me can be CREEPY.

 

But as I read on it's about going into unoccupied cabins. A bit tacky maybe but not CREEPY. Oh well, to each their own.

[BeeBeeCee]

Don't care if OP is a stockholder or not, I paid for my cabin not the OP.

 

Well for you it would be an issue and me it wouldn't ... I'm sure there are many more of each of these opinions. You asked :)

[topofE]

I have FTTF on my upcoming cruise and I have every intention of taking a peek at the room I had originally booked before I upgraded as soon as I board. I'd like to know the room configuration since the pics/plans are all conflicting and I plan to book that room on a future cruise.

 

There's a HUGE difference between poking around someone's room and taking a peek/pic for 15 seconds.

 

If you think people didn't sit in your car before you bought it, checked the eggs before you bought them, walked through your house before you bought it, etc then either you buy things straight out of the factory (which your room on this ship isn't) or you're confused.

[DGP1111]

Pssstt . . .

 

Quite frequently there are travel agents (and other marketing folks) boarding the ship early on embarkation day with the sole purpose of learning more about the vessel so they can encourage others to book it. They have a list of several cabins (one of each category) and they get to go around and check those out. Some are escorted, and some are not. They open/close drawers, closets, bathroom cabinets, and go out on balconies. Multiple cameras going click click click. The cabin stewards then go back later to make sure those rooms are "Guest Ready".

 

Many resort hotels do the same thing prior to check-in time on the day of your reservation.

 

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[lady_cruiser]

Until I take possession of my cabin it belongs to Carnival. That's how I look at it. Would not bother me. Just a personal opinion.

 

I think the opposite. The minute the ship is cleared from the previous passengers and I walk up the gangplank and onto the ship, that cabin is mine. Just because it isn't ready does not mean that isn't mine for the week.

[YB Nrml]

Pssstt . . .

 

Quite frequently there are travel agents (and other marketing folks) boarding the ship early on embarkation day with the sole purpose of learning more about the vessel so they can encourage others to book it. They have a list of several cabins (one of each category) and they get to go around and check those out. Some are escorted, and some are not. They open/close drawers, closets, bathroom cabinets, and go out on balconies. Multiple cameras going click click click. The cabin stewards then go back later to make sure those rooms are "Guest Ready".

 

Many resort hotels do the same thing prior to check-in time on the day of your reservation.

 

 

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Yes, and that's fine, they're doing their job and Carnival is aware of it.

[YB Nrml]

I have FTTF on my upcoming cruise and I have every intention of taking a peek at the room I had originally booked before I upgraded as soon as I board. I'd like to know the room configuration since the pics/plans are all conflicting and I plan to book that room on a future cruise.

 

There's a HUGE difference between poking around someone's room and taking a peek/pic for 15 seconds.

 

If you think people didn't sit in your car before you bought it, checked the eggs before you bought them, walked through your house before you bought it, etc then either you buy things straight out of the factory (which your room on this ship isn't) or you're confused.

 

Not confused but once I pay for something it belongs to me. If passengers were turned loose in the ship and told to go look at the cabins and see which one they wanted then that would be totally different.

[YB Nrml]

Well for you it would be an issue and me it wouldn't ... I'm sure there are many more of each of these opinions. You asked :)

 

Yes I did ask for feedback and I appreciate all of it.

[thistimeplease]

As long as no one from the cabin has been on board yet I see nothing wrong with it.

[topofE]

Not confused but once I pay for something it belongs to me. If passengers were turned loose in the ship and told to go look at the cabins and see which one they wanted then that would be totally different.

 

I paid for my cruise months ago...

[starstruck05]

If someone went into your cabin before you occupied it and looked around and/or took pictures, you will never know so why is this even a big deal? As another poster said travel agents tour the ship and rooms before a lot of cruises as do officials from the cruise lines. Yes AFTER your steward has cleaned your room but they do go back before the rooms are supposed to be ready and check to make sure everything is as it should be. Again things you will NEVER know.(unless you know lol)

[YB Nrml]

I paid for my cruise months ago...

 

For a specified date and that cabin is yours during that time.

[elliair]

Honestly, at first, I was thinking "what's the big deal?". I mean if was just embarkation is it really anyone's cabin yet? They obviously don't even have their things in the cabin yet if the door is open for just anyone to walk in otherwise the door would have been closed.

 

But, on further thought. A lot of passengers have pre ordered things placed in their cabins by this time...documents from Carnival..gifts from family members/friends.. gifts from TAs or from Carnival. So, yeah you're right it is a bad idea to be walking into cabins that are not yours just to check things out.

 

I think most here are assuming that passengers would board and walk off with someone's flowers or booze. Highly unlikely, not being naive, but most expect the worse in people. We've never had anything stolen from our cabin, even left the balcony door unlocked on a few occasions.

[guxu]

Don't care if OP is a stockholder or not, I paid for my cabin not the OP.

Was that OP in your cabin?

[rrraydon]

I think most here are assuming that passengers would board and walk off with someone's flowers or booze. Highly unlikely, not being naive, but most expect the worse in people. We've never had anything stolen from our cabin, even left the balcony door unlocked on a few occasions.

 

 

I agree. I myself am guilty of taking pics of inside cabins upon boarding. I never really gave it a thought...until now. Seeing it from the view of the OP has put a different perspective on it for me.

 

I never considered it "occupied" yet. However, after thinking about it, it's highly probable that someone's belongings are in the cabins by now.... items that I mentioned in my previous post, which technically belong to a fellower passenger onboard.

 

So, for me, I will repectfully refrain from invading someone elses domain in the future.

Edited May 7, 2014 by rrraydon

[SadieN]

I've been on the Fascination 10 times. Once I got our cabin confused. I programmed the safe, pulled stuff out of my carry on and put it on the bed. I don't recall how, but my son realized we were in the wrong cabin. I quickly found the room steward and told him of the mix up. His main question, that he seemed to be upset about was, "did we use the bathroom?" Fortunately, we had not.

Talk about embarrassment!!! :eek: Now I also attach the printed luggage tags on our carry ons.

 

 

Happens more often than you think.

 

We were on the Sapphire Princess in March. Met a couple who had someone completely unpack in their cabin. What's interesting is that on Princess there is a card with your name and loyalty level on the mailbox. It was removed.

[Tacosha]

Those stewards are working like crazy to get things together for the next set of pax..most times working 2-3 cabins at one time with the doors opened. Quite a few times I've boarded early as platinum and went straight to my cabin and had the door already opened with my documents laid out, booze delivered and baskets set out while my steward was in the cabin across the hall or next door finishing up there. Next thing you know he's running in with pool towels to dump off and is on his way. Never really gave it a thought. But, now with sooo many platinums and FTTF purchasers roaming the halls early on... these are things to ponder.

 

Oh, and I don't care what my cleaning lady says.. you ain't coming in my house!! :p:D:p:D

 

Totally agree with all of this! My last cruise...I had FTTF and I was able to go to my cabin and unload my carry ons but my room was not completely ready. The steward was working between my cabin as well as others, so they were not always in my cabin to keep an eye on my belongings and many cabin doors were open. Once my stuff is in my cabin...I would not want someone wandering into my cabin to look around unless I invite them in. I would not do that to others and I don't expect that from others. People need to respect others and their space...period!

[YB Nrml]

I see the validity of your complaint, I really do. However I happen to think someone bashing a complete stranger on a forum for something that there is no right or wrong answer for (people have agreed to disagree and its not in writing) and attacked their parenting skills (no respect or boundaries) is a lot "creepier" than a man taking picture. To me, that is disrespect and a lack of boundaries. He may have posted it on the internet but you posted a random complaint on the same forum. You had to have known people that read his review would defend him and that it will probably get back to him, maybe already has, I can't make it through a third page of this.

 

It wasn't my intention to "bash" anybody. I simply was bothered by the situation and wanted to state my opinion and find out how others felt about the situation. Of course I know that some will agree with me and some will not, that's fine. I don't care if it gets back to the original OP, maybe the OP will see things from a different perspective, or not. Thanks for your input.

Edited May 7, 2014 by YB Nrml

[Mysticks1]

It wasn't my intention to "bash" anybody. I simply was bothered by the situation and wanted to state my opinion and find out how others felt about the situation. Of course I know that some will agree with me and some will not, that's fine. I don't care if it gets back to the original OP, maybe the OP will see things from a different perspective, or not. Thanks for your input.

 

I actually thought it was a good topic to discuss, one that I haven't seen time and time again on here. To me it doesn't really matter if it gets back to the OP, since the information was placed on the internet. We can discuss/debate the topic and maybe make someone realize that some people might have a problem with them doing such a thing.

[dogbert's mom]

I would never enter an occupied cabin unless invited but until the cabin is occupied I feel that its okay to take a look or a picture. Its the only way you will know if that cabin type is suitable for you.

 

I too had read the review and appreciated all the pictures that were posted.

[CruisinCarps]

Honestly, at first, I was thinking "what's the big deal?". I mean if was just embarkation is it really anyone's cabin yet? They obviously don't even have their things in the cabin yet if the door is open for just anyone to walk in otherwise the door would have been closed.

 

But, on further thought. A lot of passengers have pre ordered things placed in their cabins by this time...documents from Carnival..gifts from family members/friends.. gifts from TAs or from Carnival. So, yeah you're right it is a bad idea to be walking into cabins that are not yours just to check things out.

 

I agree! Now this makes me wonder about our missing excursion tickets! We had to call them and tell them and hey said that we'd already claimed them. (Different cruise line... They had placed our excursion tix on our table...and one set was missing.)

 

I don't think anyone should be going in there without permission and certainly shouldn't be letting little kids in there. Cabin crawl obviously is okay...otherwise..no. STay out!