| Cruise vacations are a fun way to see many different | | | | restaurants. You don't want to ruin your beautiful cruise |
| exotic locations, involve the whole family and really | | | | vacation with a bout of dysentery. |
| relax and enjoy yourself. Unfortunately, there's also a | | | | 4. Be Careful with Alcohol |
| dark side to cruise vacations. | | | | Booze can really flow on a cruise ship, particularly an |
| To keep you and your family safe, keep reading for | | | | all-inclusive sailing adventure. Remember, alcohol |
| essential tips on cruise safety tips that will teach you | | | | compromises your facilities and your judgment. You |
| how to stay healthy and secure while on board. | | | | are not only surrounded by strangers, but you're also |
| 1. Always Be Aware | | | | on-board a moving vessel that's traveling at 20 knots. |
| Generally, cruise ships are safe and secure contained | | | | 5. Set a Gambling Budget |
| environments. Because of this, we're more likely to let | | | | Keep yourself and your wallet safe by setting a firm |
| our guard down. But, just because the life is good and | | | | gambling budget, and remember that thieves cruise |
| the weather is warm does not mean you shouldn't | | | | too. If you're ahead, cash your winnings occasionally |
| always be aware of others and your surroundings. | | | | and have them escorted to the ship's safe, and never |
| Particularly on large ships, don't traverse dark | | | | - ever - carry large sums of money, winnings or not, |
| passageways, leave your drink alone or allow yourself | | | | around with you. |
| to get in a situation that feels uncomfortable or wrong. | | | | 6. Be Aware of the Crew |
| 2. Use the Safe | | | | Cruise lines carefully screen their employees, and |
| Like hotels, all cruise ships will have an on-board safe. | | | | cruise ship employees are hardworking and honest. |
| First, leave your expensive jewelry and designer | | | | However, you should always bear in mind that most |
| watches at home. Second, use the safe to store | | | | cruise ship companies have a strict policy about not |
| passports and extra cash. | | | | allowing crew members to interact with passengers |
| Most cruise ships have smaller, lightweight safes in the | | | | outside their duties. If a crew member invites you back |
| cabin that are fine for storing small electronics and tip | | | | to their cabin, say no firmly but politely and report it to |
| cash, but they are easily picked or bypassed. | | | | the cruise director. |
| 3. Watch Your Diet and Water | | | | Overall, cruise ships are safe. However, you should |
| Typically, the food and water on a cruise shape is | | | | always be aware of the presence of others and your |
| safe. However, when you're on-shore always drink | | | | surroundings. |
| bottled water and try to eat at clean, upscale | | | | |