The most commonly asked questions Is cruising safe?
Modern day cruise ships represent one of man’s greatest achievements in the art and science of high technology. Cruise ships are designed to withstand the furies of the most angry seas, to transport passengers in maximum comfort, and to protect the lives and ensure the safety of its passengers and crew. Cruise ships conform to international and national maritime codes for fire safety, seaworthiness, and lifeboats with life support systems (enough to safely transport all passengers in the event of an emergency). As to the whims and fancies of the sea, modern telecommunications and sophisticated, state-of-the-art weather forecasting have allowed ships to be warned well in advance of hazardous weather conditions, and to take evasive action if necessary. One of the first things that you will be required to do when you board your ship is to participate in an emergency drill. You will be told where to find your life vest and then be directed to a specific location on the ship, which will be
