A couple on the same cruise as the letter writer smelled so bad that “no one will ever get to know them under these circumstances.”
September 18, 2025 at 12:00 a.m. EDTJust now
Dear Miss Manners: We are frequent cruisers. That means we share spaces such as elevators, dining rooms, theaters, lounges, etc., with fellow cruisers we don’t know. We have always had pleasant times interacting with others.
On our most recent cruise, we encountered an older couple — sometimes in the elevators, sometimes in our top-tier lounge — who either don’t shower, don’t use deodorant, or both. The body odor was overwhelming. It was noticeable within 10 feet of them.
Miss Manners: Another reason to avoid cruise ships
