cruise ship safety

You're enjoying a peaceful day on deck when suddenly you hear "Alpha Team, Alpha Team" over the ship's PA system. Your heart skips a beat — is this an emergency? Should you be worried? After 40+ cruises, I've heard my share of emergency codes, and I'm here to decode what they really mean and how...

Every time your cruise ship approaches a port, there's a maritime ballet happening that most passengers never see. A small boat races out to meet your massive vessel, and a highly trained professional performs one of the ocean's most dangerous maneuvers: boarding a moving cruise ship in open...

Every cruise passenger has wondered about this at some point, especially during rough seas or after hearing about maritime disasters. The short answer? Modern cruise ships can technically sink, but the engineering marvels floating today make it extraordinarily unlikely. After sailing on 40+...

You've probably seen those viral videos of cruise ships battling massive waves during hurricanes, and I'll be honest—they're terrifying to watch. As someone who's sailed through Caribbean hurricane season multiple times, I get why these clips make you question whether it's safe to cruise from...