Category: safety

MSC Opera Tragedy

Lately, cruise tragedies have been making the news. Fires, collisions and mechanical problems contrast with what most passengers consider a fun and safe holiday. A Tragic Event In Venice, the large MSC Opera, heading into port with the assistance of two tug boats, blasted its horns to warn of its impending collision...

Don't watch your ship sail into the sunset!

Prudent Pre-Cruise Arrival

Recently, as I waited to board my flight to Fort Lauderdale, I listened as the gate agent announced delay after delay. Fortunately, I was not sailing that day, nor at all and had given myself additional time to make it to my event the next day. But, I was lucky. Of course,...

Tips for Muster Drill

One of the first things that you will do before leaving from your embarkation port is the muster drill; please make note of the name. This has nothing to do with the popular yellow condiment, but you will hear people call it the mustard drill. Also known as the life boat drill,...