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Prevent your dream vacation from turning into anything but. When you are going on a cruise, regardless of whether it’s a family vacation, a honeymoon, or just some time away, use just a little common sense to keep yourself and your valuables safe.

Victims of robbery aboard cruise ships can run across yards and yards of red tape attempting to prosecute the responsible parties. First of all, the majority of cruise ships need attendees to sign a waiver, keeping the cruise line from being held liable for crimes that happen on board. Secondly, many cruise ships are registered in foreign countries, whilst passengers (including the criminals) are from different locales. In the mean time, the ship is sailing in water owned by still another jurisdiction. This often puts the area of responsibility into, well, murky waters. Finally, as soon as passengers leave the cruise ship, it’s virtually impossible to trace your stolen belongings. Where they end up is anyone’s guess.

So, be wise. Stay safe, and adhere to some simple rules to keep theft from taking place in the first place.

Keep good records. Before you leave home, make an inventoried list (photographs are helpful) of everything you have with you, and keep it some place safe. Record credit card and bank account numbers, and leave the list in your own home. Do carry along a list of telephone numbers to all of your financial institutions (and a telephone card if necessary) in case a credit card is gone; that way you’ll be able to report the loss while still on board and avoid any fraudulent use. Most importantly, if you don’t need something, then do not take it with you. The less you have to worry about, the easier it is to keep an eye on everything you are carrying.

Simply putting a suitcase under the bed in your cabin is no defense against a driven thief. On many cruise ships, the door locks are changed less often than those at a hotel, and your room may not be as safe of a place as you think. If you can’t leave your valuables at home, make use of the ship’s safe. Do not bring wallets in back pockets- pickpockets and purse-snatchers are likely anywhere, even on a cruise ship. Think about investing in an under-the-clothing money belt, which keeps your cash safe and provides the added benefit of not permitting you to forget your wallet lying on the table somewhere! Avoid displaying any valuables or cash you have with you, and invest in plain but sturdy luggage that does not draw attention to itself.

It might sound scary, but think about the fact that you take all of these precautions and a lot more when you venture to a new city and stay at a hotel. A cruise ship isa lot like a floating city, full of people from all walks of life, and just a little precaution can help save your valuables. Not forgetting your vacation!

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