Top cruising experts urged passengers to do one thing as soon as they entered the cabin for the first time, which could prove essential in emergencies. While some tourists may be frightening, cruise ships are particularly safe environments, with fully rehearsed plans to protect all passengers in the event that they occur on board.
However, Dr. Steve Burgess, CEO and founder of CME Vacations, suggested that tourists who feel worried while on board the ship should place a water bottle on the floor. He explained: “From organizing medical conferences on cruise ships, we learned that safety often comes with simple and aggressive measures. The water bottle trick is something that teaches all physician attendees.
“What makes this tip so valuable is that it works while you sleep. Most emergency situations in the ocean occur overnight when passengers are most careful and most vulnerable. By instituting this passive surveillance system, you can properly rest in peace and deal with the extra time of potentially important.”
By placing a clear water bottle on the cabin floor, tourists can detect three problems as soon as they begin to arise, including stability issues the ship may have.
If the water in the bottle is characterized by ripples while the ocean is calming, it may be a sign that the ship has developed mechanical problems. Serious movements within the bottle will wake up passengers in the cabin at night.
The condensation outside the water bottle helps guests quickly identify nearby fires, and smoke enters the cabin from under the door.
Steve reassured passengers that the safety measures taken by the cruise line are reliable, but placing a water bottle on the floor helps to discover the issue and raise concerns for staff.
He added: “The ship's safety system is excellent, but it is designed to detect problems once a certain threshold is reached. Your personal water bottle can alert you of subtle changes before the situation gets so severe that it causes an alarm.
“Today's cruise ships are very safe, serious cases are rare and preparation is something we emphasize in medicine, and that applies equally to travel. This simple habit has become a second nature for experienced cruisers, but is rarely mentioned in safety briefings.”
