the cruisesafely team

Terrified British holidaymakers plunged into darkness

By Chris Kitching for mailonline A cruise ship was plunged into darkness and some passengers voluntarily put on life jackets after it lost power and began to list 'for a short period' off the coast of Morocco in the middle of the night. The Boudicca, carrying more than 1,000...

Is It Safe To Fly In Asia? After AirAsia Crash, Some Tourists Not Deterred

By  Shuan Sim of ibtimes.com Asia's rapidly growing tourism market likely won't be too wounded by a series of recent airplane crashes and disappearances, according to veteran travelers and aviation experts. Despite global concerns about aviation standards in Asia after the recent AirAsia Flight...

Traveling to an Open Cuba

By PERRY GARFINKEL of nytimes.com Q: How will the opening of travel to Cuba affect your job? A: It will mean a whole lot more work; we’ve already seen increased interest and inquiries. But we also...

Hype vs. Facts – The Norovirus Risk While Cruising

The Norovirus is a highly contagious disease that is spread through contact. As outbreaks of disease on cruise ships hit headlines around the world, there are some definite facts that you need to know before going on a cruise so that you are informed and protected. There is also some...

Is Cruising a Safe Way to Travel?

A cruise is a great way to relax and travel to a new, and usually exotic, destination. The sun, the sea, and cruise ship activities make the entire travel experience fun in itself before you even get to a far away island. Travelers are attracted to cruises for a...

Five things we’ve learned about cruising

By Marnie Hunter, CNN The days of sipping umbrella drinks have given way to the stench of backed-up sewage, stuffy cabins without power, and limited food. The Carnival Triumph engine fire shows that the best-laid cruise plans can veer terribly off course. Sometimes it's rough waters...

Passengers lack public info on cruise ship crime

By Mike M. Ahlers, CNN Vegas stole the slogan but cruise ships can also lay claim, "Whatever happens on cruise ships, stays on cruise ships". Only a tiny portion of alleged crimes on cruise ships is ever publicly disclosed, according to a report by the Senate Commerce...

A long way to go to ensure passengers’ safety on cruise ships

By Christopher Elliott - Special to The Washington Post Any day now, the president is expected to sign the Cruise Vessel Safety and Security Act, which promises to make cruising safer. Maybe you don't think of a floating vacation as a dangerous activity -- after all, the last headline-grabbing sinking...

CLIA Study Finds Cruise Ship Incidents Decline as Fleet Grows

by THERESA NORTON MASEK of travelpulse.com A study commissioned by the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) shows that the number of serious ship incidents is declining even as overall capacity grows. The study, conducted by British maritime consultant G.P. Wild, found that worldwide cruise ship capacity grew by 18 percent...

Cruise Ship Health Tips: How to Avoid Norovirus and Other Contagious Diseases on the High Seas

By Donna Balancia of hngn.com Prepare before you go aboard a cruise ship, experts warn. Norovirus is a highly contagious gastrointestinal virus that can be caught on cruise ships. Experts say preparation is the best way to stay healthly while on vacation. Bring hand sanitizer and wash your hands frequently, according to...