Is Cruising Safe Right Now? What You Need to Know Before Your Next Cruise (2026)
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Is cruising actually safe right now? Before you board your next ship, you need to know what's been happening — and what to do about it. In this video I break down the real cruise safety incidents that made headlines over the past year, covering both health outbreaks and physical safety, and then give you the practical tips Kara and I actually use on every sailing to stay safe. Whether you're a first-time cruiser or a seasoned passenger, this one's worth watching before you pack. ⏱️ WHAT'S COVERED: 00:00 – Is Cruising Safe Right Now? 01:06 – Let's Talk Health: Norovirus on Cruise Ships 02:20 – The CDC Numbers & Real Outbreaks (Caribbean Princess, Queen Mary 2) 03:29 – It's Still Happening in 2026 04:18 – Physical Safety: What's Been in the News 04:44 – Overboard Incidents 05:19 – Crime on Cruise Ships: The FBI Numbers 06:24 – Deaths & Mechanical Incidents 07:51 – Health Safety Tips 08:07 – Tip 1: Wash Your Hands 09:03 – Tip 2: Pay Attention at the Buffet 10:06 – Tip 3: Tell the Medical Center If You Feel Sick 11:01 – Tip 4: Pack a Health Kit 11:46 – Tip 5: Find the Medical Center on Day One 12:28 – Physical Safety Tips 12:39 – Tip 1: Pay Attention to the Muster Drill 13:37 – Tip 2: Use Your Common Sense at Night 14:35 – Tip 3: Use the Safe in Your Room 15:18 – Tip 4: Stay Away From the Railing 16:24 – Tip 5: Know How to Report an Incident 17:19 – Tip 6: Excursion Safety 18:17 – Final Thoughts 📊 STATS & SOURCES 23 gastrointestinal illness outbreaks on cruise ships in 2025 — CDC Vessel Sanitation Program Caribbean Princess norovirus outbreak: 102 passengers + 13 crew affected, April 28–May 11, 2025 — CDC / NBC News Queen Mary 2 norovirus outbreak: ~240 passengers affected, April 2025 — Global News FBI Q1 2025: 48 criminal incidents reported on cruise ships (33 sexual assaults) — U.S. DOT Cruise Line Incident Report FBI Q1 2026: 43 criminal incidents reported — U.S. DOT 37.1–37.2 million cruise passengers sailed in 2025 — CLIA Overboard likelihood: ~1 in 2 million based on historical incident averages — CLIA / U.S. News Coral Adventurer grounding, Papua New Guinea, December 2025 — Travel and Tour World 🚢 CONSTANTLY CRUISING is your home for cruise reviews, loyalty program deep dives, ship tours, and everything you need to get the most out of every sailing. New videos every week. 📱 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/constantly__cruising/ 💛 Support the channel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ConstantlyCrusing #CruiseSafety #CruiseTips #Cruising2026 #NorovirusCruise #CruiseLife #PrincessCruises #CruiseTravel #ConstantlyCruising #CruiseShip #TravelSafety #CruiseVlog #CruiseNews