A trip aboard a cruise ship offers a unique vacation unlike anything else.
When you're enjoying activities like shopping, dining at fancy restaurants, trying your luck at the blackjack table, or attending an evening show, you can quickly forget that you're on a ship.
Getting to your destination is half the fun – and traveling from port to port on a cruise ship, you won't get bored of all the events happening and things to do while you're sailing.
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When going on any vacation, it's important to keep safety precautions in mind, and cruises are no exception.
Here are six key safety tips to remember during your seaside vacation.
Remember these six safety tips while you cruise. (iStock)
- Keep rooms locked when you are away
- Pay attention during the muster exercise
- Lock up your valuables
- Keep your access card handy
- The search ends prematurely
- Keep alcohol consumption in mind
1. Keep rooms locked when you are away
When you leave your room, even for a short time, make sure the door closes and locks behind you.
Before you turn in for the night, make sure your door is secure. This includes your balcony door.
If you have a room with a balcony, do not climb the railings or leave trash that could be knocked over.
Also remember that when you stay in a room with a balcony, there are people all around you who might also be on their balconies, out of your view. While you're there, don't say anything you wouldn't want others to hear.
2. Pay attention during the muster exercise
Before boarding your cruise, each passenger must attend a muster drill.
This is a mandatory safety briefing that takes place in the same place you will go in an emergency.
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Pay attention during this time so you have all the information you need.
3. Lock up your valuables
While on vacation, including a cruise, keep your valuables safe in the safe located in your room.
Your passport is an important document that you should keep under lock and key during your cruise vacation. (Victor J. Blue/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
You don't want to lose money or important travel documents, like a passport that you'll need to get home.
Do not carry unnecessary valuables with you on board the ship.
They will be much better locked away safely. Don't forget to check your safe before your last departure.
4. Keep your access card handy
One of the most important items you will be given upon arrival at your cruise ship is an access card. This key card not only opens your room, but it can also be connected to your credit card, so you can easily make purchases on board.
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You must keep your access card with you at all times during your cruise. You will also need your access card to get on and off the ship, as it will be scanned when you exit and then re-enter after your day of exploring.
5. The search stops before its time
If you plan to leave the cruise ship and explore the destinations you're visiting, research these stops in advance.
Research local laws and see if there are any travel advisories for the destination.
Before you leave, check out all the excursions offered by the cruise line and book them in advance.
Research the stops your cruise is heading to before you leave, so you can plan each day and know the laws of each place you're going. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)
Use the buddy system when exploring the destination and on the cruise ship as well.
Keep in mind what time you need to return to the ship and make sure you give yourself plenty of time to get back.
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If there's a stopover you don't want to leave the ship for, head to places, like the pool, that are always busy.
On port days, many guests will disembark the ship, which could give you the opportunity to grab a good spot by the pool or finally cruise along the water without waiting in line.
6. Keep alcohol consumption in mind
Cruise drink packages can be appealing to guests, but can also be tempting to overindulge if you're not careful.
Alcoholic beverages are often an attraction on cruise ships. Make sure that during your trip you keep track of how much you consume each day to ensure your safety. (iStock)
Whether you buy a drink package or pay as you go, keep track of how much you consume throughout the day.
Remember to have plenty of water and eat your fill, especially when you spend a lot of time outside in the sun.
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