by Nicole Oickle

Created on: May 21, 2008

A cruise to an exotic location is perhaps one of the most exciting adventures that one could ever hope to embark upon. With that being said, cruise industries push the idea of creating long lasting and wonderful memories for travelers to reflect upon. It is truly undesirable to return with a rather humiliating and disastrous experience since it is common to hold a very long term grudge against negative outcomes. Everyone cruises to enjoy themselves in some form or other.

Despite the common idea that the cruise industry is relatively a safe venue to explore different cultures, it is imperative to remain alert at all times. The cruise industry wishes to see that all travelers are safe because they desire return customers. It is also one of the largest industries in the tourism business that gains a huge percentage of annual revenue. No industry wishes to lose that potential.

A cruise ship is most accurately described as a floating city with a relatively large population and in any largely populated area it is common sense to be aware of the potential dangers that could possibly happen.

Children and teenagers should be supervised by a parent at all times no matter what the advertising campaign tells the public. It may be a safe place to leave children on the ship while parents explore the ports but it is not an absolute guarantee. Is it any safer to leave a child in the care of a complete stranger on the side of the road? Of course not.

All passports, monies and items of value should always be contained in the safe in the room. Usually when a guest checks into a room they will set their own password combination so that even the cruise cleaning staff cannot enter the safe. If a guest is still uncertain as to the safety of the safes then it is an option to request front desk to hold these valuables. The worst possible item that could be stolen or lost is a guest's passport. Without it, they cannot return home.

Cruise ships usually provide their guests with a room/ID card. This cards gets them permission to dock the ship at every port and to enter their rooms. In many instances, it is also used as an on-board credit card since no cash is exchanged on the ship. This card needs to stay on the guest whenever they exit their rooms. This card has many functions and a guest cannot return on the ship from their last dock without it. Keep it tucked away safely.

For personal safety common sense is a much relied upon habit. When in the rooms guest should keep their door locked

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