Well, I don't have personal experiences from those specific horror stories. But generally, on a cruise, horror stories could involve things like bad food. Maybe the food on the Windstar cruise was inedible, like overcooked and cold at the same time. Another aspect could be bad service. The staff might have been rude or unresponsive, not fulfilling passengers' basic requests.
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.
One of the worst horror stories could be 'The Shining'. The isolation, the haunted hotel, and Jack Torrance's descent into madness are truly terrifying. Another might be 'Psycho' with its infamous shower scene. And 'The Exorcist' where a young girl is possessed by a demon.
Yes, there have been. Some passengers have reported that their valuables were stolen from their cabins while they were out. It's a very unpleasant situation as you expect your cabin to be a safe place on the ship.
One horror story is about a cruise ship that had a major outbreak of a contagious disease. Passengers were confined to their cabins, and the medical facilities were overwhelmed. There was a lack of proper communication from the crew about the situation, which made everyone very anxious.
Another might involve issues with food. There have been tales of food poisoning on Disney Cruises. Passengers got sick after eating at one of the onboard restaurants. They had symptoms like vomiting and diarrhea, which really put a damper on their vacation. It took a while for the ship's medical staff to fully handle the situation and some passengers were left feeling quite unwell for the remainder of the cruise.
One horror story is about a cruise where the food was contaminated. Many passengers got severely ill with food poisoning. They were constantly in the bathrooms or feeling weak all over the ship. It ruined their vacations as they couldn't enjoy any of the activities on board.
No. While there are horror stories, they are not common. Most people have normal, uneventful trips. The horror stories might get more attention because they are more dramatic.
One horror story could be about a cruise where the ship had engine problems in the middle of the ocean near Alaska. Passengers were stuck for days without proper heating or cooling, and the food supplies started to run low. It was a very uncomfortable and scary situation for everyone on board.