Get back to the ship on time!

Every cruise warns you to get back with plenty of time. And more often then most realize, there are passengers who don't take the warning seriously. Two parents were left on the dock in the Bahamas when the Norwegian Breakaway departed this week. Not only did they miss the ship, but their kids were still on board. Fortunately the kids were with relatives and completely safe. But what should have been a fun vacation turned into a mini-nightmare. The lesson is get back on time.

Cruise Needs' Instagrams of the Week

Aqua theather with amazing shows #allureoftheseas #aquatheater #royalwow #royalcaribbean_ #royalcaribbean #royalcaribbeancruiseline #royalcaribbeancruise #instacruise #cruise #vacation #lastsummer #cruises #cruiseship #cruiseislife #cruise_for_life #cruiselife #cruise_infection @royalcaribbeanblog @royalcaribbean @royalcarribbeaninternational

A photo posted by Steven (@steven_vb) on Apr 26, 2016 at 8:43am PDT

Open the door to new adventures. #XOEurope Photo by: @fredbaby13 #Spain #luckynumber13

A photo posted by Celebrity Cruises (Official) (@celebritycruises) on Apr 21, 2016 at 12:46pm PDT

Remembering one of a number of stunning sunsets when sailing with Viking Ocean Cruises aboard new Viking Sea. Looking forward to returning in a few days for the ship's christening in London too!

A photo posted by Chris Owen (@chriscruises) on Apr 23, 2016 at 6:41am PDT

Let Crystal lead you the way to amazing sunset views. Thanks to @thetravelsiblings for this colorful fan photo! Use #CrystalCruises to have your photo shared on our Instagram.

A photo posted by Crystal Cruises (@crystalcruises) on Apr 22, 2016 at 10:57am PDT

Lets go to #laspalmas #emeraldprincess

A photo posted by Denis (@denismariner) on Apr 26, 2016 at 10:31pm PDT

Cruise Needs' Instagrams of the Week

"Looking Forward II". #cruisevacation #cruiseship #cruiselife #lidodecklife #lidodeckfun #colorbycruise #carnivalmagic #carnivalpicks #funship #funships #belize

A photo posted by Circle Limit Images (@circlelimitimages) on Apr 18, 2016 at 8:32pm PDT

Mini golf and sunsets. #sunset #sun #clouds #water #ocean #disney #disneygram #disneycruise #disneycruiseline #disneyfantasy #cruise #cruiseship #vacation #latergram

A photo posted by @glndnh on Apr 18, 2016 at 2:42pm PDT

Hello, it's me... 🚢 The Caribbean Princess departing from Venice, Italy! By the way it's a photshop Check out our cruise T-Shirts and phone cases! (Link in Bio) Our second account: @cruisevideos Repost from Dailymail! #CarribbeanPrincess #CoralPrincess #CrownPrincess #DawnPrincess #DiamondPrincess #EmeraldPrincess #GoldenPrincess #GrandPrincess #IslandPrincess #MajesticPrincess #RegalPrincess #RoyalPrincess #RubyPrincess #SapphirePrincess #SeaPrincess #StarPrincess #Sunprincess #PacificPrincess #princesscruises #princesscruise #cruise #comebacknew #cruises #ship #cruiseship #cruiseships #cruising #ships

A photo posted by Cruise ships ⚓ (@cruisedaily) on Apr 18, 2016 at 2:54am PDT

Carnival Breeze in Ocho Rios 🌴 - Picture Found On Shipmate📷 - #carnivalmagic #carnivaldream #carnivalbreeze #carnival #carnivalcruise #carnivalcruiselines #cruise #cruises #cruiseship #cruiseships #ship #ships #ochorios #jamaica

A photo posted by @cruiseship.central on Apr 17, 2016 at 9:13am PDT

Brunch with a view #CassxCarnival

A photo posted by Cass (@nicecasss) on Apr 19, 2016 at 3:29am PDT

Cruise Needs' Instagrams of the Week

Got a lot accomplished today. I reworked this old painting today! This is the Disney Wonder, docked in Castaway Cay. And I took the photo this painting is based on. Wish I was there now! Enjoy your Friday night! #disney #disneyart #disneycruise #disneycruiseline #disneywonder #disneysea #castawaycay #bahamas #island #happyfriday #cruise #cruiseship #cruiser #cruiselife #boat #art #artforsale #disneygram #etsy #etsyart #etsyusa #etsyshop #etsyseller

A photo posted by Marnie Reynolds-Bourque (@artistmarnie) on Apr 8, 2016 at 3:23pm PDT

Punchliner's club on #carnivalmagic #funships #funship #carnivalpicks #ccl #cruiselife #carnivalcruise #carnivalentertainment

A photo posted by Circle Limit Images (@circlelimitimages) on Apr 8, 2016 at 1:16pm PDT

#ovationoftheseas #cruiseship #southampton #docks #cruise #cruiselife

A photo posted by Keith (@nicetrainers) on Apr 12, 2016 at 11:37pm PDT

Dinosaur towel animal #dinosaur #towelorigami #towelanimal #towel #disney #disneycruise #disneyfantasy #dcl #disneycruiseline

A photo posted by The Dudette Abides °o° (@clevercactus) on Apr 12, 2016 at 2:03pm PDT

Come join Honey on her pawfect weekly adventures ☀️ @theadventuresofhoney ------------------------------------------ #mylilbuddy #dog #dogs #instadogs #dogsofinstagram #dogstagram #pet #pets #instapets #animals #animal #instaanimals #weekend #cruises #love #cute #follow #followme #igers #instagood #instadaily #picoftheday

A photo posted by My Lil Buddy (Dogs) (@my_lil_buddy) on Apr 13, 2016 at 6:32am PDT

Cruise Needs' Instagrams of the Week

It's tea time! #pinkiesup

A photo posted by Princess Cruises (@princesscruises) on Mar 31, 2016 at 2:46pm PDT

Royal Caribbean beauties! Allure of the Seas and Liberty of the Seas making me wish I was cruising. #TheCruisinLife 🚢
(📷: Ship Mate) #allureoftheseas #libertyoftheseas #RoyalWOW #royalcaribbean #royalcaribbeancruise

A photo posted by 🚢 The Cruisin' Life © (@thecruisinlife) on Apr 5, 2016 at 2:43pm PDT

Magical Disney Cruise Line.

A photo posted by Brett Hall (@cruisebrett) on Mar 31, 2016 at 6:18pm PDT

The office. #cruiselife #panama

A photo posted by Erin Armstrong (@migrantsnorer) on Mar 31, 2016 at 12:20pm PDT

Excite your inner adventurer. Photo by: @puhjyna #adventure #Caribbean #celebrityconstellation

A photo posted by Celebrity Cruises (Official) (@celebritycruises) on Apr 1, 2016 at 4:32pm PDT

Cruise Video: Ryan ToysReview goes on the AquaDuck

This is a great point of view video of Ryan ToysReview's trip on the AquaDuck. Then they cap it off with a playful tour of the splash pad. It is more innocent then most reviews but gives a good close up of what the ride and area are really like.

Gratuity rates from Cruise Hive

Cruise Hive put together an updated list of gratuity rates and policies on the major cruise lines. They also remind you that you should not use tips as a penalty or to show your frustration. The cruise staff depends on those tips and are often not in control of the major issues and problems on board.