Cruises are paradise… until they’re not. From buffet brawls to mysterious hallway goo, these true cruise nightmares will make you laugh, cringe, and maybe pack an extra bottle of Febreze.

Cruises are meant to be relaxing... unless you accidentally become the ship’s cautionary tale. From flip-flop faceplants to buffet disasters, we’re breaking down the top ways cruisers embarrass themselves without even realizing it. It’s funny, it’s painfully relatable, and yes—there’s a “don’t get left in port” warning in here too.