Does this bother anyone else?

[ExploringTheGlobe]

I'm a woman who has a cabin to herself most of the time.  I never feel unsafe (and I have been on a medallion cruise already).  I actually like my name on the door because then I know which cabin is MINE!  Most cruises, people are having way too much fun on their own to take time out to try to rob (or worse) any one else. And if they really do want to rob (or worse) someone, removing my name from the door is not going to stop them.  Or maybe I'm not arrogant enough to think people really care who I am and what room I'm in. 

 

In all my different types of travel, I find cruises the safest, especially as a woman traveling solo.  Also, no one can actually tell if a 3rd or 4th name is a child and I don't assume it is either because I have seen 3-4 adults in a cabin (something I would never do but to each their own). 

[Pierlesscruisers]

10 hours ago, CynCyn said:

And everyone thought Ted Buddy was a nice young man......lol

Do you perhaps mean Ted Bundy, the serial killer?

 

Tom

[Mademypoint]

3 hours ago, Outerdog said:

 

Folks with this type of flippant and dismissive attitude about personal safety and responsibility in public places are the ones getting their stuff snatched, being assaulted, or having their car windows smashed in.

 

Sure, you don't have to walk around in full SEAL mode all the time, but SargassoPirate gives good advice. It is wise to remain vigilant and maintain awareness of one's surroundings.  I don't see how anyone could reasonably promote not doing so, which is what you seem to be advocating with your one-liner quip.

I can't count on one hand the number of times I've gone back to my cabin and had anyone near me or even in the hall. I am far more likely to have people around when I leave my cabin because it is either around mealtime, showtime or happy hour. That being said, I'd still be more concerned being alone with someone in an elevator because you can't get out until it stops. 

 

And in terms of being in any foreign port, it's always a good idea to be vigilant. That's a whole different story though, those people can grab and go, ones on cruise ships don't escape quickly. Even when crime was horrible in NYC, the subways were always safe (we were teenagers) because it's hard to get away unnoticed. And I get back to the point of seeing a single name written on a door and say that I don't think someone is going to spend the time to not only notice which cabin has one name but will write it down so they remember. They would be more in tune to a potential victim they hit up at a bar when they see them sitting alone. 

[CynCyn]

9 hours ago, Pierlesscruisers said:

Do you perhaps mean Ted Bundy, the serial killer?

 

Tom

Yep!  Oops! Lol

[GUT2407]

13 hours ago, SargassoPirate said:

 

Yep. I worked with convicted criminals for a number of years and learned much about how the criminal mind works.  They are always looking for an opportunity.

 

On the streets anywhere, you are either predator or prey.  The key is to not act like you are prey.  Walk confidently, be aware of your surroundings, make eye contact with those around you to let the potential perps know you are aware of them.   It's worked in the barrio in LA to the streets in Sao Paulo, Brazil, where we wound up in a dodgy area thanks to a bad ship map.  

 

At least be aware of what's going on and increase your odds.

 

 

 

So which are you?

 

predator

 

or

 

Prey

[JimmyVWine]

21 hours ago, CynCyn said:

I can picture all types of scenarios.  Someone meets you in the casino or at trivia or in a shop.  Then they decide you are their one true love.  They just have to make you believe......

 

There is a reason that hotels are super careful to never announce you room number; crazy people in this world.  While I don’t let it ruin my vacation, I do always remain cautious.

Still doesn’t explain how a woman traveling alone is more vulnerable than two women traveling together.