There was this cruise where a huge storm hit. The ship was rocking violently. Some passengers got seriously injured as they were thrown around in their cabins or in the corridors. The crew tried their best to keep everyone safe, but it was still a terrifying experience for all on board.
One horror story is about a cruise where there was a major outbreak of food poisoning. Passengers were constantly sick, running to the bathrooms. The ship's medical facilities were overwhelmed, and it took days for the situation to be somewhat under control. It ruined the whole vacation experience for many.
Another horror story might involve bad weather. Norwegian cruises sometimes face rough seas. There have been accounts where the ship was not properly stabilized, and passengers experienced extreme seasickness. Also, the crew's response to such situations was not always satisfactory. They may not have provided enough support to the distressed passengers, like not supplying sufficient anti - nausea medications or not having enough quiet and comfortable areas for those who were feeling ill.
On one cruise, there was a fire in one of the cabins. The smoke spread quickly, and the fire alarms were not working properly in some parts of the ship. People were confused about what to do. Some passengers had to help others to safety as the crew seemed disorganized at first. It was a very chaotic and dangerous situation.
A particularly bad one was when the navigation system on an Alaska cruise ship malfunctioned. The ship veered off course and almost ran aground in a dangerous area. Passengers were terrified as they could see the rocky shores getting closer. Luckily, the crew managed to fix the problem at the last minute.
A common horror story is the lack of proper communication from the cruise staff. For example, during the yeshiva week cruise, there was a change in the itinerary. But the passengers were not informed in a timely manner. Some had made special plans for the original ports of call. Also, the hygiene in the common areas was not up to par. Bathrooms were dirty and smelled bad, and there were no clean towels available at times.
On a cruise I took, there was a mix - up in the dining room. A family ordered steak but got fish instead. They were so confused at first, but then they just started eating the fish and joking about how the cruise had its own 'fishy' sense of humor. It was really funny to watch them enjoy their unexpected meal.
Once on a cruise, there was a talent show. A man decided to do a magic trick. He was so nervous that instead of pulling a rabbit out of his hat, he pulled out his handkerchief that was full of holes. It was really hilarious.
I heard a story about a cruise where the ship's chef made a special dessert. It was a huge ice cream sculpture in the shape of the ship. But as they were bringing it out to the dining area, the ship rocked a bit and the ice cream sculpture started to melt and slide all over the tray. The waiters were scrambling to save it and it was quite a comical sight.
I've heard of a case where a child got lost on the ship. The parents were frantic as they searched everywhere. The ship is quite large and there are many areas where a small child can disappear. It took a while for the crew to find the child, and during that time, the parents were in a state of extreme panic. This incident really scared the family and made them question the safety measures on the Disney Cruise.
One horror story could be about getting really sick on board. I heard of a family who all caught a stomach bug during their cruise. The ship's medical facilities were overcrowded, and they had to spend most of their time in their cabins instead of enjoying the cruise activities.