Cruise passengers are encouraged by copies of the “unsafe” Tiktok trend. fellow travelers also condemn “disrespectful” behaviour. The creators of social media platforms share videos of dragging their mattress onto the balcony of a cruise ship, declaring ways to “make the most” of their holidays by waking up beautiful ocean views. But while it may sound like a good idea in theory, authorities have given their respect to fellow passengers, including the basis for “cleanness and safety,” warning “all kinds of reasons” why trends are a bad idea.
One Tiktok user uploaded a series of clips showing her dragging bedding onto the balcony during a carnival cruise line trip. Another cruise passenger came to seek further criticism when it appeared to have started trending in 2023. “When your mattress is covered in salt and covered from (moist) moist air, you (remor) it.”
Carnival Cruise Line ambassador John Heald also recently replied with repeated disapproval of the company's trends.
“It's not allowed for all kinds of reasons, for safety reasons, for cleanliness,” he said in a Facebook post.
“You can't take a mattress and put it on the balcony. Don't do that. Just don't.”
In response to questions from passengers at the social media company, Heald confirmed that he had received a complaint letter from a guest about others sleeping with their balcony door open.
He claimed that some people leaving the door had an impact on the air conditioning of other cabins, but added that travelers who choose to enjoy the ocean air overnight should be wary of some things.
“Some people say that passengers leaving open balcony doors open to turn off air conditioning in other cabins in the area is selfish,” the ambassador said.
“That's not true. I've confirmed that I'm the top level, the ship's chief engineer. They've made sure that just turning off the air conditioning in the cabin won't affect the people around you.”
He added that leaving the door open could smack it loudly at night, waking it in nearby cabins, urging travelers to “see their hands” to avoid injuries caused by strong sea breezes.
“Be gracious and think about others,” concluded Hield.
