Telling it as it is - Booze and Sex - A Recipe for Crimes at Sea

The International Cruise Victims Association (ICV), ever the voice for victims of crime on cruise ships, has often talked about the dangers of alcohol on a cruise, and the Prow’s Edge Cruise Magazine advice page on How to avoid becoming a victim of crime at sea points out the dangers of excessive alcohol consumption on cruises.

Cruise line concepts such as offering unlimited drinks for one price on certain cruise ships is another red flag for the International Cruise Victims Association who warn, “Excess alcohol is often involved in certain crimes”.

Another cause for concern is the new cruise line concept of offering what's being marketed as "Cougar" cruises, in which older women look to have sexual relations with younger men.

Put the two together, alcohol and encouragement for sex - and you’re looking at a recipe for disaster. The latest forum entry at the Prow's Edge Massage Boards, from forum member “Cruiser Lady” tells us that this is not just a negatively thinking theory. (Cruiser Lady gave her permission for us to highlight her post, and in fact, encouraged us to do so, saying: “Maybe this will get through to people!”)

If you have a story to tell that may help other passengers to see the dangers of being “unaware” on a cruise, please visit the Prow’s Edge forum / message boards at http://www.prowsedge.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=50&t=91&p=268#p268 register and and post your opinion.

For more about crimes at sea, including the truth about drug-facilitated sexual assault, visit the SAFETY AT SEA pages at www.prowsedge.com/cruises-safety-at-sea.html

If you would like more information about the International Cruise Victims Association, please visit their web site at www.internationalcruisevictims.org

WHAT GETS YOUR GOAT ON A CRUISE????

It's the little things that annoy you after a while, like the couple who is always pushing to the head of the buffet line up, the guy snoring his head off at the end of the line of deck chairs, or the woman with the annoying laugh like a braying donkey who always seems to be at the table just behind yours.

These things shouldn't annoy you really - you're on vacation, after all - but after a while....

Well, join the Prow's Edge Cruise Forum and LET OFF STEAM - just as "seagull" has in his topic called "What Really Gets My Goat ... Movie Makers!"

Vent, go on, why don't you!

PROW'S EDGE LAUNCHES NEW MESSAGE BOARDS AND CRUISE FORUM

Easing it's way out of dry dock this past month, and attracting a handful of new members who have had fun trying her out, the new Prow's Edge Message Boards and Cruise Forum at http://www.prowsedge.com/phpBB3/index.php is now officially sailing the high seas.

"This much anticipated addition to the redesigned and hugely expanded cruise magazine web site has already been welcomed with enthusiasm by many of the Prow's Edge regulars," said Kevin Retief, Publisher.

Take a look at the forum today and check out the heated debates on everything from environmental issues and safety at sea, to what to dress for dinner, and whether you should really pack duct tape or not!

Register as a member (it only takes a moment and no one needs to see your birth certificate or photo ID) and log in to join in the fun!