Introduction After years working plainclothes and uniformed with the NYPD’s Anti-Terrorism Unit and Transit Special Operations Division — protecting tourists in Times Square, Penn Station, and the NYC subway — I’ve seen exactly how criminals target people in crowded public spaces. Cruise ports are no different. The same patterns I watched play out daily in…
Introduction Most cruise passengers treat the muster drill as an inconvenience. They show up because they have to, half-listen to the safety briefing, locate their muster station, and head straight to the pool bar the moment it’s over. I understand why. You’re on vacation. The ship is beautiful. The last thing you want to think…
Introduction Nassau is one of the most visited cruise ports in the world — and one of the most Googled when it comes to safety concerns. If you’ve typed “is Nassau safe” into a search engine before your cruise, you’re not alone. It’s one of the first questions first-time Caribbean cruisers ask. And it deserves…