Can you share some cruise horror stories?

Well, I heard of one where the ship had a major plumbing issue. Sewage started backing up in some cabins. The smell was just unbearable for the single passengers who were looking forward to a nice cruise. They had to endure that stench for days while the crew tried to fix it.

One horror story is about a cruise where there was a major outbreak of food poisoning. Passengers were constantly sick, running to the bathrooms. The ship's medical facilities were overwhelmed, and it took days for the situation to be somewhat under control. It ruined the whole vacation experience for many.

Another horror story might involve bad weather. Norwegian cruises sometimes face rough seas. There have been accounts where the ship was not properly stabilized, and passengers experienced extreme seasickness. Also, the crew's response to such situations was not always satisfactory. They may not have provided enough support to the distressed passengers, like not supplying sufficient anti - nausea medications or not having enough quiet and comfortable areas for those who were feeling ill.

One horror story could be about the food. Some passengers reported that the food on Norwegian Cruise Line was of very poor quality. It was either undercooked or tasted really bad, like the fish that smelled off and was served anyway.

On one cruise, there was a fire in one of the cabins. The smoke spread quickly, and the fire alarms were not working properly in some parts of the ship. People were confused about what to do. Some passengers had to help others to safety as the crew seemed disorganized at first. It was a very chaotic and dangerous situation.

A particularly bad one was when the navigation system on an Alaska cruise ship malfunctioned. The ship veered off course and almost ran aground in a dangerous area. Passengers were terrified as they could see the rocky shores getting closer. Luckily, the crew managed to fix the problem at the last minute.

Sure. There have been stories of crew members being overworked to the point of exhaustion and getting sick, but still being forced to work. Also, some crew have had to deal with sexual harassment from passengers or even some colleagues, which is a really terrible situation.

A common horror story is the lack of proper communication from the cruise staff. For example, during the yeshiva week cruise, there was a change in the itinerary. But the passengers were not informed in a timely manner. Some had made special plans for the original ports of call. Also, the hygiene in the common areas was not up to par. Bathrooms were dirty and smelled bad, and there were no clean towels available at times.

On a cruise I took, there was a mix - up in the dining room. A family ordered steak but got fish instead. They were so confused at first, but then they just started eating the fish and joking about how the cruise had its own 'fishy' sense of humor. It was really funny to watch them enjoy their unexpected meal.

Once on a cruise, there was a talent show. A man decided to do a magic trick. He was so nervous that instead of pulling a rabbit out of his hat, he pulled out his handkerchief that was full of holes. It was really hilarious.