I just would like to share with you an article that was emailed to us by our company about "Safety Tips". I'm pretty sure that at one instance in our lives we dreamt of going on a luxury cruise. So for you guys out there with the same dream, here's some safety tips.WHILE ON THE SHIP:
- Read all of the emergency instructions and procedures provided. Check the back of the cabin door and for printed material provided within the cabin.
- Know (and practice walk) at least two routes from your cabin to your assigned emergency assembly station. You will be scheduled to have a passenger safety briefing before departure, be in your cabin when the drill begins and use the stairways and passages as directed by the Ship's Crew Members to get to your assigned emergency assembly station.
- If you are not required to actually put on your life vest as part of the passeger safety briefing, when you get to your cabin practice putting your life vest on before ship departure. This is a good time to adjust the straps to your body.
- When the ship is underway, use the handrails along the hallways and stairs. Particularly when the seas are rough.
- Outside decks and stairs should be treated as if they are slippery when they are wet. Expect that winds (possibly strong at times) and the motion of the ship will make keeping your footing difficult.
- Regularly was your hands with soap and warm water for at least 30 seconds. Particularly after using the restrooms and before eating, drinking or smoking. Use the hand sanitizer if provided.
- Contact the Medical Team if you experience any vomiting or diarrhea.
- Be extremely careful with any smoking materials. Smoke only in authorized areas. Ensure that smoking materials are extinguished before leaving your stateroom.
- Treat the Ship as you would a Hotel, know where your Fire Exits are from your cabin, main eating areas, pool areas, etc. In addition, what to do incase of Fire. Know the difference between a First Alarm and the General Emergency Alarm.
- If you don't use a bath mat in your tub/shower at home, here is a good time to use one. A slight motion of the Ship may be all you need to lose your balance.
WHILE ON SHORE:
- Be food safety wise while on shore. Check out the visible sanitary conditions of the restaurant before ordering. If in doubt, better not! If there are animals and birds within the eating area, do you really think that the cooking area is treated any differently.
- Limit the amout of jewelry that you wear while on shore. Don't advertise yourself to thieves as a profitable target.
- Don't travel alone while on shore. The bigger the group the better.
- Use the cruise line appointed shore excursion providers. Most cruise lines will wait for you in the excursion runs past the all aboard time if you use thier provider.
- Be careful when handling cash. Don't show large bills, or big wads of cash to anyone. Separate money into numerous "stashes". Have tip money readily available and separate from the large bills.
- If confronted by a robber, remember that valuables and jewelry can be replaced.
- When you return to the ship, wash your hands with soap and water for at least 30 seconds. Use hand sanitizer if available.
