Cruises And Theft
Life on a cruise ship is just so different. The crew likes to have fun and the fellow passengers are carefree and easy going; the atmosphere is very relaxed. And this is also why you should be on guard to safeguard your valuables. Here’s how you can prevent vacation cruise theft.
Before boarding the ship, you should sign a waiver releasing the cruise line company of any stolen property. It’s going to be a big hassle is you have anything stolen while you’re on the cruise. You would have to file a lot of police reports, and the ship security won’t do much to find the stolen items because they couldn’t just search all the passengers and crewmembers. So it would just be better if you prevent this from happening.
There are safety boxes for passengers to store their valuables. Use these if you have expensive things with you. Don’t just hide your valuables in your room.
Don’t bring too much cash with you. While you’re on the ship there will be little need for cash. Your tab will be paid at the end of the cruise. You can pay with your credit card, and there are bank machines at different ports, too. You should make a list of you credit card institutions, the card numbers, and the bank contact details. Remember that this list should be kept separate from your credit cards, and you can even give it to a family member to keep. You should consider getting traveller’s checks, and they only cost a small amount, and if they are lost or stolen, they can be easily replaced.
Majority of the crew and passengers are honest, but there will always be one or two who are not. Make sure to keep your valuables close to you. While you’re at the pool make sure a family member watches over your valuables. You might also want to keep your wallet in your front pocket for safekeeping. Never leave money or jewelry out in your room; it can be a temptation for dishonest crewmembers. You should always shut your cabin door properly and keep track of your room key.
If you see anyone that appears to be suspicious report it to security. Also have your kids understand that they should still not talk to strangers even if they are on a cruise where everyone is so friendly.
A cruise can give you great memories. You just have to take certain precautions. You should keep your valuables safe, don’t bring too much money, and make sure to report anything suspicious.
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