Cruise ships can often accommodate thousands of people at a time, for one particular holiday journey. On board, they are spoiled for choice with a variety of pastimes, restaurants and hobbies. After which they can venture onto firm land when the cruise ships docks, with a variety of cities and destinations to explore. Yet a former cruise ship doctor has told how passengers play a “dirty” trick when they are disembarking, in order to try to get an advantage.
Ben MacFarlane penned his observations in his new book, Cruise Ship SOS, and put: “I don’t think I’ve ever seen a port visit quite like it.
“At every harbour the rush to leave defied belief.
“In popular ports, all semblance of civilised queuing seems to disappear.
“The most upright off passengers play the ‘dirtiest tricks’ to ensure they get ahead of the crowds.”
This might be down to the fact some passenger have spent days travelling at sea, and crave to step foot on firm land.
It could also be because they have pre-booked excursions and need ti meet for a specific time.
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