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How vacationers can practice safety on a cruise ship

On Behalf of | Nov 6, 2019 | Cruise ship accidents |

Cruises are often a place vacationers can go to relax and escape from reality. However, a fun adventure could turn into a nightmare for some, as there are several risks they could face while at sea. Vacationers are injured on cruise ships every year due to various incidences, including fires, explosions, technical failures or the negligence of others.

What passengers can do

Here are some safety tips for vacationers when sailing the high seas:

  • Find a friend: For those who are taking a cruise alone, they may want to find a friend in the beginning who can watch out for them. However, it’s advised they don’t tell everyone they meet they’re traveling alone or how much money they have with them.
  • Proceed with caution on the balcony: Reportedly there have been 284 people who’ve fallen off cruise ships in the past two decades. To avoid this, passengers may want to watch their alcohol intake while out on the deck and watch where they’re walking late at night.
  • Practice in-cabin safety: A cruise ship cabin is often a vacationer’s private space from everyone else. Moreover, there are still some things people should avoid doing in their rooms. Those things include lighting candles, leaving the balcony door open, or dangling items out of their window.

Taking precaution is important

While going on a cruise with friends or family can be the time of one’s life, they should be aware of the potential dangers that could harm them or other passengers on board. For those who were severely hurt on a cruise ship due to the negligence of another passenger or staff member, an experienced maritime attorney can evaluate the victim’s case and determine proper compensation for their injuries.

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