It’s a brand-new year and a brand-new episode of The Podcastaways—and we’re kicking off 2026 by laying down the unwritten rules of cruise etiquette that everyone should know… but many clearly don’t.
Trevor and Thomas dive into the dos and don’ts of life at sea, from chair hogging and elevator chaos to teen curfews, adults-only areas, buffet behavior, and why ship time is not a suggestion. We also break down Carnival’s stricter enforcement of the 1 a.m. curfew for under-18 cruisers, debate whether lifetime bans are too harsh, and talk about cruise lines like Oceania and Viking going fully adults-only.
Along the way, expect real cruise stories, pet peeves, questionable passenger behavior, a little AI chaos, and plenty of laughs—because if you’re going to cruise, you might as well do it without becoming that person everyone complains about.
Whether you’re a first-time cruiser or a seasoned Platinum pro, this episode might save your vacation—or at least keep you from getting side-eyed on the Lido deck.
🎙️ Leave us a message on Spotify or SpeakPipe and tell us: what’s your biggest cruise etiquette pet peeve? https://speakpipe.com/CarnivalCruisingPodcastaways
Because remember—you’re unique, you’re special, you are loved… and anything that happens on the ship stays on YouTube.
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