January 18, 2007
Cruise Safety Tips You Should Know
Title: Cruise Safety Tips You Should Know
Author: Samuel Ng
Believe it or not, being on a ship for a breath-taking cruise is one of the ways to have a safe and fun-filled vacation. But better safe than sorry, it is always best to take necessary precautions to make sure that you truly enjoy your cruise.
The following are effective tips and advice to make sure your
risks of a bummer cruise is essentially lowered. Do not leave
home without it.
Always make sure that before you go on your cruise, you must
have copies of your driver's license, passport, credit cards,
travel documents, etc.
As much as possible, copies of the "stolen or lost" credit card
phone notification number should be included in your package.
Also, do not forget to leave a set of such a copy in the home of
a friend or relative you could trust.
While you make sure that another set is with you, and is separately packed away from the card that is original. There are a lot of cruise ships that actually hold passports in order to make quick the ship's clearing in some foreign ports. Also, it would be best if you purchase a money under-the-clothes bag and utilize it all throughout the duration of your trip. Using this is convenient and at the same time will do best to thwart any thieves that use the cut-and-run technique (this is where thieves cut the straps of the purse right directly off the victims).
When luggage packing
Do your best to not run off and purchase the most expensive
luggage. Luggage that looks plain has a lot less likelihood of
being a target.
Some thieves have the mistaken notion of equating luggage that
is expensive to content that is just as expensive.
Make sure to have a list of all things you place inside your own
luggage. If possible, take clear pictures of your luggage's
content while you are packing.
When already inside the cabin
As soon as you get inside your cabin, immediately check the
closet and the bathroom while your cabin door is open.
While the ship is still in port, there are a lot of people who
have easy access of the ship. It won't hurt if you check and be
always cautious.
Be also aware that the locks found inside the cabins of the ship
are not really changed as often as it should (compared to locks
inside hotels). Therefore, never leave any valuables carelessly
lying inside your cabin.
Your wallet should be put inside the safe of the cabin or the
safe of the purser.
Also, make sure that while you are sleeping, the door locks are
all locked. Never open doors to any strangers.
Always protect your key cabin as well as the number of your
cabin.
While on the ship
Cruises are relatively actually safe, however common sense is a
necessity anywhere and everywhere, even when in the middle of
the sea.
Always stay on those areas that are for the public. Always
remember that being on a cruise is like being in a very small
city.
If your children are cruising with you, always set rules to them
like you do when you are at home.
Establishing curfews to teenagers and cautioning them to not go
with or accompany any members of the crew to an area that is not
for the public should be advised to them.
While in the port
There has been research done that found crimes being committed
against passengers of a cruise during moments when they are
ashore more than when on the cruise itself.
However, there has also been an instance where at least three
male passengers who had been a victim of pickpockets on the
cruise itself.
Such events could be avoided by using an under-the-clothes bag
for all your credit cards and money.
All in all, these advice and tips are really more on being aware
of your belongings and your surroundings. It is also about
applying common sensical ideas in order to avoid any unnecessary
problems while you are on a cruise.
A vacation should be fun and enjoyable, as well as free from
worries. It would be best to help yourself have a good cruise
experience by making yourself safe early on.
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Comments
January 18, 2007
Indy40361 said:
I believe there is more safety in numbers, so don't venture out in the unknown at port alone. Personally I would not be able to do this in a relaxed emotion. I would be scared and afraid at every corner unless I had a friend with me. Even so, you should still take heed to all of the helpful tips available to lessen your chance of becoming a victim of crime. Be safe and try not to be alone first time out.