Cruises are back in full force. Whether you want to journey to tropical destinations on family-friendly vessels or meander along coastal Europe aboard an adult-only cruise, you'll want to do some research before booking your next trip. That means doing more than discovering the things you can't do on cruises anymore or learning how cruise ships have adapted since the pandemic. It's wise to learn some of the code words major cruise lines employ during emergencies and other delicate situations. Hearing "Bravo, Bravo, Bravo" on a ship can, after all, point to a serious issue.
Of course, not all code words indicate an emergency. Cruise lines use others for smaller concerns. The goal is to avoid alarming guests, ensuring passengers on the cruise lines have the most relaxing atmosphere possible. So before anyone steps foot on the ship, cruise personnel receive intensive training that often includes learning their own lingo and special code words. These drills show a certain level of competency that is mandated across all cruise ships, says travel advisor Janet Semenova.
Like the hidden cruise features most passengers are unaware of, these code words aren't on most travelers' radar. But if you want to be in the know, don't worry. We've got the scoop on all the code words you might hear, from "Alpha" to "Zulu." (Yup, even including the ominous "Bravo, Bravo, Bravo" on a ship.)
These are just a few of the code words Semenova says you might hear on a ship. Whether you're taking a themed cruise, singles cruise or all-inclusive trip, listen for these terms the next time you hit the high seas.
With those terms memorized, hearing "code Alpha," "code Oscar" or "Bravo, Bravo, Bravo" on a ship won't cause confusion. Now it's time to sit back, relax and hope you don't hear them as crew members pass by your lounge chair. And if you're still looking for a ship to sail on, browse the best cruises as selected by a traveler who's taken more than 145 of them.
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