Keep in mind the various safety precautions when going on a cruise to maximize enjoyment during your voyage.
Going on a cruise is probably one of the best holidays that couples and
families can embark on. Travelers can look forward to a lot of fun because of
the many exciting onboard activities in cruise ships such as shows, a lively
nightlife, ziplines, water slides, rock-climbing, go-karting, and swimming,
just to name a few.
7 Safety Tips In Cruise Ships
Because of the numerous activity options available in cruise ships, it can
also, be a great vacation opportunity for you and your little ones.
Furthermore, if you want to cover a good number of tourist destinations as you
travel, then going on a cruise is a great choice.
Safety while cruising
While cruise ships are generally built for safety, it will not hurt to take
extra precautions though.
Here are some other considerations regarding cruise ship safety, so that you
can be prepared for the vacation of a lifetime and stay safe for the
duration.
1. Be attentive to your own well-being
First of all, be vigilant of your own safety. When you are exploring cruise ships, always be on the lookout for slippery floors and items that may cause you to fall. Also, when you are having fun in the upper decks, watch out for opening where you might fall.
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For one, there are thousands of passengers aboard a vessel. As such, while
cruise staff personnel are well-trained for emergencies, it can be quite
challenging at times to expect immediate attention should anything untoward
occur simultaneously.
A good practice when going on cruises, or when traveling in general, would be to bring your own first aid kit. Pack medicines for headaches, allergies,
stomachaches, and insect bites. Lastly, it goes without saying that you should never forget to bring your maintenance medication with you when you climb aboard the cruise ship.
2. Familiarize yourself with the cruise ship’s emergency procedures
One of the best pieces of information to arm yourself with is the ship’s evacuation plan. It’s usually located in a conspicuous location like the cabin door or your room wall. Also, make sure that there are enough lifejackets in your room for you and your loved ones.
Also, if the cruise staff conducts a safety drill on the first day of your voyage, participate in it. You will be shown the path going to the lifeboat station, a very important aspect of your journey that you should know.
Lastly, ask the cruise staff to show you how the lifeboat is released to avoid
panic during emergencies.
3. Know the local emergency numbers when you disembark
Not only that, but you should also be mindful of your safety when you disembark during your tours and stopovers. Generally, land tour itineraries are well-planned and take into consideration tourist safety. However, accidents do occur albeit very seldom.
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As such, you should always be mindful of the local protocols for travelers.
Moreover, try to know local emergency hotlines in your next destination so
that you would know where to call should anything unfortunate happens to
you.
For example, when you are touring the historic homes in New Orleans and you suddenly
encounter a car accident, you can quickly
find out more info by calling a car accident lawyer in New Orleans.
Furthermore, ask about no-go areas during your land excursions. The itineraries prepared by tour organizers adhere to the utmost passenger security.
However, if you do decide to explore on your own, be careful in areas that are not arranged to accommodate tourists.
The same thing applies when you are in Sydney or in Manila; always balance the pleasure with attentiveness to safety on land.
4. Stay in your room during storms
The open sea can be extremely turbulent during storms. Don’t panic though because cruise ships are built to withstand punishing waves and beating winds.
However, heavy items can move and slide as the ship is buoyed up by the waves.
These items can cause serious injuries when they hit you so it’s always wise to
stay in a safe place, such as your cabin, during such situations.
5. Bring a flashlight
Cruise ships are illuminated with bright onboard lights at night. You can thus
be sure that hallways and walkways have ample visibility during
evenings.
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However, in the unfortunate event of a power outage, it can become pitch black
because there are no other sources of light at sea except for the moon and the
stars.
It can be quite panic-inducing also if you are staying in an interiors cabin
where there are no windows and zero-visibility even if you open the
door.
Blackouts are rare though. Just the same, it’s always a good idea to travel
with a small but powerful
LED flashlight, which you can easily grab during emergencies.
6. Drink responsibly
Cruising is a time to relax and enjoy alcohol. There are plenty of amazing drinks to choose from in the ship’s bar. However, that does not mean that you will drink carelessly.
As in any situation, consume alcohol based on your capacity to drink.
Otherwise, you will be inviting trouble that can be as worst as toppling
overboard.
7. Prepare a travel tray
A travel tray can be anything – a box, a container, a bowl, or even a plate.
It’s just a holder where you place the personal items that you use the most
like your watch, your wallet, your phone, or jewelry.
It’s important to have a travel tray because, in the event of an evacuation,
you won’t have to search for each of your personal items. You can just grab your travel tray and go.
Moreover, if you suspect that something has been stolen from you, you can
easily find out what it is since you know that you place your small articles
in a travel tray.
Epilogue
Embarking on a cruise holiday is one of the best travel experiences for couples and families. It’s like a big sailing adventure highlighted by stopovers and land tours to famous destinations.
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However enjoyable it is though, there are risks involved during the entire voyage. As such, it would not hurt to take extra precaution at sea as it is on land.
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