Irie Posted March 13, 2017 #1 Share Posted March 13, 2017 :) Just off the Dream. I had a balcony and the people next door were smoking Marijuana all week. Not my thing. Got really irritating. Debated notifying security..but never did. Did not ruin my week..just irritating. What would you have done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsglow Posted March 13, 2017 #2 Share Posted March 13, 2017 I would have quietly gone to guest services. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizardhowson Posted March 13, 2017 #3 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Called in a heartbeat. Shoot, they might even have been arrested at one of the ports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinqt Posted March 14, 2017 #4 Share Posted March 14, 2017 We had smokers in the balcony cabin next to us a while back. We just coughed very loudly and talked about how sick it was making us (I have severe allergies to smoke). They finished quickly and left. We didn't have any issues after that. I suppose if the coughing/talking thing didn't work I would have very politely asked them to not light up while we were out there. Perhaps we could have discussed our schedules and figured out times for each of us to be out there when the other isn't there. I've found that most people will work with you if you ask politely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImaginationCruiseBride Posted March 14, 2017 #5 Share Posted March 14, 2017 We had neighbors smoking next to us on Breeze. They were stupid enough to make an "ashtray" out of a plastic, which they then tried to throw overboard and it ended up blowing on to our balcony. I didn't hesitate to call security. I am extremely asthmatic and I paid for my balcony and I wasn't about to let a rule breaker take away what paid to use. It was handled quickly. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kezrarayne Posted March 14, 2017 #6 Share Posted March 14, 2017 I would have talked to them directly about it by knocking on their door and asking if they were aware that you could smell it. Then I'd let them know it really bothered me, that carnival doesn't allow weed on the ship and while I would not call security this time it would be appreciated if they could smoke it on the smoking deck (if they wish to still do it). Most people are pretty cool about putting it away if they know it's bothering someone but I think it would be a jerk move to just tattle on them to security or guest services without first giving them the chance to fix the situation. If they were rude or didn't fix it, then that's a different story. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke gs Daddy Posted March 14, 2017 #7 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Would of asked them for a toke! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheeniwoo Posted March 14, 2017 #8 Share Posted March 14, 2017 I personally don't see a problem with it so I would have ignored it. But, placing myself in your shoes, I think a call to guest services would have been in order. I'm surprised no one else called on them. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mohawk1129 Posted March 14, 2017 #9 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Caught the guy 2 decks above us on video smoking he was dropping his ashes all over our lanai (we were on the Vista at the time) Called guests services, showed security the video Didn't have a problem after that A couple a few cabins down had more difficulty Their smoker above them received two letters from security and we're almost put off in Aruba The couple received complimentary items from carnival Sent from my SM-T813 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibratPDX Posted March 14, 2017 #10 Share Posted March 14, 2017 I would definitely complain, but anonymously. I once asked some noisy people to keep it down and the next morning a bunch of room service trays were in my doorway......I'm thinking it wasn't a coincidence..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImaginationCruiseBride Posted March 14, 2017 #11 Share Posted March 14, 2017 I would have talked to them directly about it by knocking on their door and asking if they were aware that you could smell it. Then I'd let them know it really bothered me, that carnival doesn't allow weed on the ship and while I would not call security this time it would be appreciated if they could smoke it on the smoking deck (if they wish to still do it). Most people are pretty cool about putting it away if they know it's bothering someone but I think it would be a jerk move to just tattle on them to security or guest services without first giving them the chance to fix the situation. If they were rude or didn't fix it, then that's a different story. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Deliberately flaunting the rules by smoking is a jerk move. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keys2Heaven Posted March 14, 2017 #12 Share Posted March 14, 2017 I would have talked to them directly about it by knocking on their door and asking if they were aware that you could smell it. Then I'd let them know it really bothered me, that carnival doesn't allow weed on the ship and while I would not call security this time it would be appreciated if they could smoke it on the smoking deck (if they wish to still do it). Most people are pretty cool about putting it away if they know it's bothering someone but I think it would be a jerk move to just tattle on them to security or guest services without first giving them the chance to fix the situation. If they were rude or didn't fix it, then that's a different story. Sent from my iPhone using Forums I disagree. There is a reason why security handles these types of situations. Smoking on a balcony is a no-no. You should have called GS and told them....ESPECIALLY if you think drugs were involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimAOk1945 Posted March 14, 2017 #13 Share Posted March 14, 2017 In this type of situation, you never know how someone will react even if you speak to the person in a calm, friendly manner. I would have reported it to Guest Services instead of talking to them face to face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottJames Posted March 14, 2017 #14 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Deliberately flaunting the rules by smoking is a jerk move. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I hope you never have broken the speed limit while driving, rolled thru a stop sign or red light. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted March 14, 2017 #15 Share Posted March 14, 2017 :)Just off the Dream. I had a balcony and the people next door were smoking Marijuana all week. Not my thing. Got really irritating. Debated notifying security..but never did. Did not ruin my week..just irritating. What would you have done? The same as you and not done anything. Our time to complain would not have been worth it to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdemn Posted March 14, 2017 #16 Share Posted March 14, 2017 I work in apartment industry and about 10 years ago I was certified To detect the odor of marijuana by the St. Louis County police department.no joking with this certificate I can testify in a court of law and be an expert witness. I have smelled marijuana on many occasions but I have never reported it I feel it's a harmless vice. But to bring any type of drugs on a cruise ship is just stupid. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moviela Posted March 14, 2017 #17 Share Posted March 14, 2017 My policy is observe and report. The ship has adequate resources to deal with those who break the rules or the law. No right thinking person wants to be around people who fail to conform to the norms of society. Folk's are entitled to a "look the other way" policy, but may end up a victim by being in proximity to boorish behavior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irie Posted March 14, 2017 Author #18 Share Posted March 14, 2017 I appreciate the suggestions...and no I never said I was perfect. I hate dealing with people with habits like smoking anything that I have to smell. It's disgusting and invasive. I am surprised ships don't have more fires Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keys2Heaven Posted March 14, 2017 #19 Share Posted March 14, 2017 I hope you never have broken the speed limit while driving, rolled thru a stop sign or red light. Sent from my iPhone using Forums And it's a safety issue just like the examples you gave. Fire on a ship is one of the worst things that can happen. Don't try to justify how your money spent for a balcony somehow gives you the o.k. to break this rule. It's extremely dangerous and wrong. Designated smoking areas are provided and your balcony is not one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keys2Heaven Posted March 14, 2017 #20 Share Posted March 14, 2017 I appreciate the suggestions...and no I never said I was perfect. I hate dealing with people with habits like smoking anything that I have to smell. It's disgusting and invasive. I am surprised ships don't have more fires But that's the thing, YOU didn't need to deal with them. Call GS and let THEM deal with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted March 14, 2017 #21 Share Posted March 14, 2017 I hope you never have broken the speed limit while driving, rolled thru a stop sign or red light. Sent from my iPhone using Forums If you want to use that logic why should any of us ever observe any laws or rules since almost everyone will break one at some time or another. OP, I would have definitely let guest services know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsAllAboutTheSass Posted March 14, 2017 #22 Share Posted March 14, 2017 I would have let GS know that they were smoking, not what they were smoking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naz022292 Posted March 14, 2017 #23 Share Posted March 14, 2017 I would have let guest services deal with it. Although, I agree that it would be nicer to speak to the people yourselves (politely), you don't know how they will react. If they were polite back, GREAT, but if they get angry they could make the rest of your cruise very difficult.Remember, they weren't smoking cigarettes, going to the 'smoking deck' wasn't an option for them. They took the risk to bring the pot on the ship, they have every intention of smoking it. I don't think just because you asked nice, they would stop. My mom has COPD so smoke really impacts her. To those that say it's harmless, would you feel the same way if I brought on a radio and listened to LOUD talk radio every morning while you were having coffee or each night while you were having a drink? There are rules... they are there to be sure that everyone can get some enjoyment from their balconies. What bother some, might not bother others - but if someone breaks the rules and it impacts your enjoyment in any way - call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pe4all Posted March 14, 2017 #24 Share Posted March 14, 2017 At every muster drill, we get the "fire is the most dangerous thing on a cruise ship" speech, telling people there is no smoking in their staterooms or on their balconies. I would not have confronted my neighbors, but would have gone/called Guest Services. The smoke would bother me, but a potential fire hazard would bother me more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsglow Posted March 14, 2017 #25 Share Posted March 14, 2017 And if it had been a brief, one time thing I wouldn't have worried or done anything. But when the behavior repeated, different story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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