Express.co.uk spoke to Captain Tuvo from the ITV documentary “The Cruise” about some of the things he has learnt by being a captain onboard the Star Princess. The captain reveals some of the best kept secrets from aboard the ship during his time in charge of the Star Princess.
Captain walks
Captain Tuvo says that, “My main priority is taking control of the steering of the ship and ensuring we get into every port safely and on time. Otherwise everyone runs the ship slightly differently.”
He points out how much walking it requires, with some of the larger cruise ships over 1,000 feet long. He says, “I like to manage by walking, so I start from the upper deck and walk all the others probably 6-7 times to make sure crew members and guests are happy. In a day I cover between 18,000 and 20,000 steps.”
Celebrity – Star Princess
The Star Princess, with over 3,100 guests, was featured in the documentary showing many of the passengers and cabin crew as they toured Alaska. Although many travellers may not realise that in bad weather conditions, certain destinations may have to be skipped.
However, passengers could be entitled to compensation for the additional costs if this happens to them but it is often given back as cruise credit.
Cruise holidays are on the rise, something which Captain Tuvo credits to being able to “move from one place to the next without having to pack and unpack time and again”.
Cruise lines full
A record number of Britons went on a cruise holidays in 2017, with 1.9 million heading for a holiday on the sea, according to Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). The number of cruisers could exceed the record in 2018.
Unsurprisingly, the Mediterranean is the most popular destination for its beautiful beaches and sunny climate.
From cruise crew parties to dirty cabins, many of the secrets might better stay hidden. Yet with the cruise industry continue to grow, more Britons are taking to the seas for their holiday. Still much of it remains a mystery.
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Source: Express
