Safety Tips For Your Cruise Holiday
If you’ve never been on a cruise holiday before, it can be unnerving to read newspaper articles about the various things that have gone wrong on cruise ships in the past. However, it is reassuring to remember that the likelihood of an emergency occurring is very low, after all, millions of people cruise each and every year without incident. Despite the fact that problems on cruise holidays are very infrequent, most people feel more confident about travel when they are safety aware. Read on to discover my three top safety tips for cruises, which will help to ensure that you have a safe and happy holiday.
Attend Safety Demonstrations
Perhaps the most important safety tip for anyone going on a cruise holiday is to always attend the safety lectures and demonstrations by the ship’s crew. Whether you are a veteran cruiser or you are taking to the sea for the first time, it is essential to know exactly what you should do in case of an emergency. I have noticed that many people don’t bother to attend or pay attention to these safety demonstrations. Perhaps they think “it won’t happen to me”, or having cruised many times, feel that they already know the procedure off by heart. Unfortunately, these are the people who panic when a situation occurs, which (in extreme emergencies) may put themselves and others at risk. OK, so listening to someone talking about lifeboats and emergency exits may not be the ideal way to begin your holiday, but those ten or fifteen minutes are vital if you want to ensure your safety and peace of mind.
Pack Your Common Sense
Although cruise ships are designed to be one of the safest options for holidays, using your common sense and taking responsibility for your own safety is a priority. I’ve seen far too many people sustain minor injuries such as cuts and bruises through carelessness – tripping on stairs after one too many cocktails in the casino bar for example. However, the most shocking incident which I’ve witnessed while cruising was a young couple who were on their honeymoon, trying to imitate the “I’m the King of the world” moment from the film, Titanic. Luckily for them, a member of security staff noticed what they were doing immediately and was able to stop them before a tragic accident occurred. The basic rule that I like to follow is – if it is something I’d think twice about doing anywhere else, it probably isn’t wise to do it when cruising….
Safety on Excursions
The majority of cruise itineraries offer holiday-makers the opportunity to take excursions on land while the ship is in port, and discover the local culture. In some countries, crime can be a problem, which means that when you are onshore, you need to stay on your guard. Since the majority of criminals are opportunistic thieves, it is sensible to ensure that you don’t attract their attention by flashing around large amounts of cash, expensive jewellery and flashy kit such as mobile phones and cameras.
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Holiday travel insurance | Admin ISK | 09 January 2012 |
