Top 5 Things You Should Never Do on a Cruise
Cruises are for fun – you can leave the cares and stresses of daily life at home and simply relax for a while. Still, it’s not an “anything goes” environment. In fact, there are a few behaviors that can bring serious consequences, including being dismissed from the ship before the cruise is over. Here are five things you never, ever want to do while on a cruise ship. Throw something overboard . Maritime law is strict on the subject of littering; trash of any kind is dangerous for marine life. Also, air currents can draw anything tossed overboard back onto the ship. The results can range from highly annoying (discarded gum might land in the hair of a passenger three decks down) to highly dangerous (a still-burning cigarette can start a fire). Skip the muster drill . The muster drill is designed to show you where to assemble (your muster station) in case of emergency. This is vital information: you need to know which lifeboat you’re assigned to. Plus, attendance is mandat...