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What bad things can happen on a cruise ship?
10 Worst Things that can Happen on a Cruise
- Falling off-board. This is a nightmare situation for any passenger as well as for the cruise line.
- Other alcohol-caused incidents. What can I say?
- Norovirus.
- Getting mugged in a port.
- Miss the ship in the port.
- Seasickness.
- Ship Malfunctions.
- Cancellations.
How nasty are cruise ships?
Most cruise ships are pretty clean, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which inspects ships to make sure they maintain proper sanitation. Most of the more than 200 active cruise ships the CDC has inspected received passing grades: at least an 86 on a 100-point sanitation score.
What gets you kicked off a cruise?
While you’re more than welcome to have a few drinks and have fun, you better have that under control. If you get out of control, you’ll find yourself kicked off. Watch your alcohol consumption, and only drink where it’s allowed. Make sure to eat something when you drink as well.
How do cruise lines handle man-overboard accidents?
When a man-overboard situation arises, cruise lines employ an established emergency protocol (following recommendations from the International Maritime Association), though precise procedures depend on whether the fall was witnessed or discovered after the fact.
Is there such a thing as a nightmare cruising scenario?
Luckily, for the overwhelming majority of cruisers who hit the high seas every year, the answer to that nightmare cruising scenario rarely requires answering. However, when such tragedy strikes—and hits the headlines—we can’t help but shudder at the thought of it.
Do cruise ships need Man-Overboard detection systems?
However, the pending congressional legislation of the Cruise Passenger Protection Act, requiring more stringent interpretation of the Cruise Vessel Safety and Security Act of 2010’s ambiguous clause on necessitating man-overboard detection systems, may soon change that. How prepared are cruise ships if somebody does go overboard?
Are cruises really worth the hype?
Cruises promise fun and exotic vacations, shining sands and glorious cities, five-star dining and fun-filled destinations, the lure of the seas and sun, and the ultimate in once-in-a-lifetime experiences. They usually deliver on those promises, but sometimes, things go horribly awry and a cruise ship becomes a death ship.