Can you share some cruise passenger horror stories?

In many cruise passenger horror stories, the lack of proper communication is a big theme. For instance, if there are itinerary changes due to various reasons, the cruise line may not inform the passengers in a timely or clear manner. This can lead to a lot of confusion and frustration among the passengers. Also, there are stories about the quality of food not being up to par, with some passengers getting sick from eating the food on board, which is a recurring and concerning theme.

There was this cruise where a huge storm hit. The ship was rocking violently. Some passengers got seriously injured as they were thrown around in their cabins or in the corridors. The crew tried their best to keep everyone safe, but it was still a terrifying experience for all on board.

A passenger once boarded a flight where there was a really unruly and drunk fellow traveler. This person was shouting, using foul language, and being generally aggressive towards other passengers. The crew tried to control him, but they were not very successful. The poor passengers around him had to endure this bad behavior throughout the flight, and it made their journey extremely unpleasant.

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.

There was this train passenger who brought a parrot with him. The parrot started mimicking the announcements on the train, but in a really funny, distorted way. Everyone in the carriage was entertained, and some even started to have conversations with the parrot.

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.

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.

Sure. I heard about a passenger who smoked in the car, even though it was clearly marked as a non - smoking vehicle. The smell lingered for days and the driver had to pay extra to get the car de - smoked.

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.