Cruise secrets: How safe are cruise ship holidays? Former employee explains safety rules

Jay Herring has opened up on his experiences in his new book, The Truth About Cruise Ships.

He reassured travellers that, in fact, cruises were one of the safest holiday forms around.

He wrote: “Much can go wrong in a hotel size vehicle.

“Cruising is actually very safe.

“The industry, knowing it can’t survive without a pristine safety image, holds itself to much higher standards than the shipping industry.”