{"id":12713,"date":"2023-04-09T18:00:33","date_gmt":"2023-04-09T18:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/04\/09\/are-cruises-safe-what-you-need-to-know-about-cruise-ship-security-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2023-04-09T18:00:33","modified_gmt":"2023-04-09T18:00:33","slug":"are-cruises-safe-what-you-need-to-know-about-cruise-ship-security-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/04\/09\/are-cruises-safe-what-you-need-to-know-about-cruise-ship-security-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"Are cruises safe? What you need to know about cruise ship security – The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"


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If you’ve watched the news at any point over the past several years, it’s likely you’ve seen disturbing stories about cruise ship norovirus or COVID-19 outbreaks and passengers “falling” overboard. Combine that with reports of sexual assault and fistfights, and it’s no surprise you might be wondering whether cruise ships are safe.<\/p>\n

Here, I’ll address some prospective passengers’ biggest concerns and offer tips and advice on cruise ship safety so you can maintain peace of mind on your voyage.<\/p>\n

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Are cruise ships safe?<\/h2>\n

Let’s cut right to the chase: Yes, cruise ships are generally safe as long as you use common sense and remember that vessels are not impervious to accidents, illness or people who just don’t know how to behave. As with any place you might live or visit ashore, there are risks, but those risks can be mitigated if you keep a few simple tenets top of mind.<\/p>\n

The key thing to recognize is that you should maintain the same level of awareness, self-control and vigilance as you would anywhere else. When you’re in your hometown, would you invite a complete stranger into your bedroom, leave your wallet unattended in plain sight or allow your very young child to run around unsupervised? If the answer is no, you shouldn’t be doing those things on a cruise ship, either. (And if the answer is yes, I have questions.)<\/p>\n

With that, here’s a bit more advice on how to make your sailing safer, followed by answers to some of your most burning safety-related queries.<\/p>\n

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