When you travel, the bad news is that you need to be concerned with thieves who may try to steal your wallet, driver's license, passport, and other valuables you have with you on a cruise. Being vigilant and trying not to bring too much with you can help reduce the risk of being robbed while you are trying to enjoy yourself. In many cruise ships, the cabins are not very secure. People who stayed in them before could get back into the room if they wanted because even though they have locks and keys, they are not changed as often as hotels. Not carrying too much with you is considered as the best way to deter thieves from stealing from you when you travel on a ship.
If you have items that you consider valuable, store them in a safe that is located in the cabin or ask the staff to store them in the ship's safe. This can include jewelry, passports and other identification information, larger amounts of money, and anything else you think a thief might be interested in. Storing these items in a safe will give you peace of mind when leaving the ship or when participating in activities during the day or at nighttime.
Make sure that you don't carry too much money on you if you plan on carrying your wallet or purse with you. If you are paying with cash for drinks or gifts for friends and family, make sure you don't take out a lot of money and advertise the fact you have it with you. Thieves are always watching people and the way they carry their money. If possible, use traveler's checks or only bring with you the amount of money you will need and nothing extra.
For the most part, cruise ships are fun places for you to vacation with your family or alone depending on what you are looking for. Making new friends is a large part of a cruise. You should also be cautious and not tell people too much about your finances, how much money you have aboard, and where you may be keeping money and valuable even though you should be sociable at the same time. Many thieves are very careful to only ask the right questions so as not to evoke suspicion, so be careful about what you say and what others may overhear.
It may be very difficult to prove and get any of your property back if you are the victim of theft. It's possible you may need to file claims with your insurance company, the cruise line, the government that is in charge of the port city you are staying or the part of the ocean you are sailing on, and others because the legal system is confusing. It could take months before you will see any response in this process. Practicing cruise ship safety is very important because of this.
If you have items that you consider valuable, store them in a safe that is located in the cabin or ask the staff to store them in the ship's safe. This can include jewelry, passports and other identification information, larger amounts of money, and anything else you think a thief might be interested in. Storing these items in a safe will give you peace of mind when leaving the ship or when participating in activities during the day or at nighttime.
Make sure that you don't carry too much money on you if you plan on carrying your wallet or purse with you. If you are paying with cash for drinks or gifts for friends and family, make sure you don't take out a lot of money and advertise the fact you have it with you. Thieves are always watching people and the way they carry their money. If possible, use traveler's checks or only bring with you the amount of money you will need and nothing extra.
For the most part, cruise ships are fun places for you to vacation with your family or alone depending on what you are looking for. Making new friends is a large part of a cruise. You should also be cautious and not tell people too much about your finances, how much money you have aboard, and where you may be keeping money and valuable even though you should be sociable at the same time. Many thieves are very careful to only ask the right questions so as not to evoke suspicion, so be careful about what you say and what others may overhear.
It may be very difficult to prove and get any of your property back if you are the victim of theft. It's possible you may need to file claims with your insurance company, the cruise line, the government that is in charge of the port city you are staying or the part of the ocean you are sailing on, and others because the legal system is confusing. It could take months before you will see any response in this process. Practicing cruise ship safety is very important because of this.
