Is Cruising Safe Right Now? What You Need to Know Before Your Next Cruise (2026)
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Cruising is an absolutely amazing vacation. Karen and I definitely think so.
If you're going to stay safe, both health-wise and physically while you're on board your cruise ship, then you need to be prepared.
Washing your hands is going to just decrease the chances that you're going to get sick.
I love cruising. Cara and I cruise all the time, and I'm not trying to talk you out of your next sailing.
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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