Major cruise line cracks down on unruly behavior from passengers as debate rages online: Worse than a child

Chair hogging has long been a problem on major cruise lines — and now a few popular companies are cracking down on so-called pool pirates.For decades, cruise passengers have practiced a time-honored tradition of grabbing anything they can find — towels, flip-flops, even dolls — to reserve lounge chairs by the pool for hours when the individuals are nowhere to be found, according to several cruise blogs.Now, social-media reports indicate Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is getting serious about the issue.“Norwegian Cruise Line is earning praise from passengers for actually enforcing its chair-hogging policy,” according to the unrealcruises Instagram account.“Crew members aboard Norwegian Escape have been actively marking unoccupied chairs and removing towels and personal items from loungers left unattended,” the post continued.“Passengers reported that crew members began marking reserved chairs with stickers at approximately 10 a.m.”The post went on, “If the chairs were not occupied an hour later, crew members removed items, so other guests could use the space.The enforcement has received overwhelmingly positive reactions from cruisers.”Fox News Digital reached out to Norwegian Cruise Line for comment.The cruise line’s official policy about reserving chairs can be found on its company website.“Pool, deck and [theater] chairs may not be reserved,” the website states.The policy continues, “Topless sunbathing is not permitted.

Boom boxes or loud radios are not permitted.”It adds, “Roller blades, roller skates, skateboards, scooters, surfboards, bicycles and similar items may not be utilized on-board, except for mobility aids related to special needs, as approved by the ship’s management.” Morning Report delivers the latest news, videos, photos and more.Please provide a valid email.

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