Do people still travel by sea?
Do people still travel by sea? Modern cruise ships now have the ability to cruise long distances and sail through bad weather. There is no need for Ocean Liners to be built just to transport people across oceans. People rarely emigrate from one continent to another in great numbers by ship, as they once did.
How safe is traveling by ship?
Cruising is safe but as in all methods of transport you want to be alert and prepare for problems: attend all safety lectures, learn exits, listen carefully, respond responsibly and stay cool. But most of all, stay informed, judge rationally, and don't let rare unfortunate incidents stop you from traveling the world.
Can you sail to Europe instead of fly?
Transatlantic cruises are cruises that sail anywhere across the Atlantic Ocean from one continent to another. Most cruises that travel across the Atlantic either depart from Europe and end in the United States, or the other way around. Some transatlantic sailings also travel to and from South America, too.
Do you need a passport to sail to Europe?
If your cruise begins and ends in Europe, such as in Barcelona or Athens, then you will have to fly internationally in order to reach the ship, and you will need a valid passport to gain entry to the country.
How many cruise ships have sunk?
Over the past 100 years since the RMS Titanic sank in 1912, only 18 cruise ships and some ocean liners have been publicly known to have sunk. And, over the past 50 years, only four cruise ships have sunk while navigating on a cruise.