Petty Theft on the Dawn

One of my biggest pet peeves on boards like this - the people who are convinced that since it never happened to them, then it could never happen to anyone else. Why does everyone automatically assume the OP in posts like these are either embellishing or down right lying? I also have never had anything stolen from me, and also never leave anything of value unattended, but I would never question the validity of the OP's story...

My pet peeve is when amatuer moderators say that EVERYONE said or assumed something.

Clearly the OP asked a question. Many simply answered. Others gave personal experiences. Others joked. Others wanted more facts from the OP. Etc., etc., etc.

Some find it impossible to believe there are some of us who never leave items unattended. Even ones of little or no value. Some of us would gather and take if no one was willing to watch. And by someone, I mean a family member or trusted friend, not someone I met 5 minutes ago.

Certainly we can all agree that no one can steal what is not in a vulnerable position. Some people on the other hand make it easy for crooks. And still some of those fail to take any personal Responsibility. Some have a false sense that a cruise ship is somehow safer than the world at large.

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I had my phone taken while doing a dance class on the Sun. I asked guest services to look at CCTV to view what happened to it. It took a while as they insisted searching my cabin first even though I knew it was on a table next to the dance floor. Once it was located the lady said she thought it was her son's as it was exactly the same. My phone is white with a diamanté glitzy phone cover. Unsure if her son's was exactly the same??????

 

 

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Hi Karoo,

How are you? I dont know if you'd remember me. I was there with you at that dance class. Actually I believed you had even asked her to keep an eye on it and she still slipped it in her bag and disappeared fairly quickly. And you approached her when you saw her at the buffet, right? Yeah right her son's?.... my foot!! She was indeed a thief and yes there are thieves on cruises. why would cruises would be immune from lowlifes? My wife's bag has been opened once and ruffled through. Just use common sense and be careful.

Cheers

gerry

One of my biggest pet peeves on boards like this - the people who are convinced that since it never happened to them, then it could never happen to anyone else. Why does everyone automatically assume the OP in posts like these are either embellishing or down right lying? I also have never had anything stolen from me, and also never leave anything of value unattended, but I would never question the validity of the OP's story...

Just of the NCL Dawn on Friday the 16'th and the cruise was mostly very good but in about 12 cruises this is the first time a good number of us has personal items stolen while in the pool or hot tub. People nearby just think that someone is vacating a lounger because they pick up everything there and quickly walk off. It seems like they go through the pockets and the inside of your shoes looking for your tipping cash or watches etc. the stolen clothes and shoes are never found or turned in so they are being thrown away someplace nearby. Also some purses were stolen and never found , mostly in the confusion when the shops were busy. NCL staff could care less and at customer service they wont even apologize or even offer to replace your pool towels-which are always taken as well. Have others noticed more of this on recent cruises ?

Because OP is embellishing - 'people nearby just think that someone is vacating a lounger because they pick up everything there and quickly walk of'. This is unrelated to theft. Yes, most people would think that if you pick everything up and quickly walk off you were vacating a lounger. That statement makes me think OP is a chair hog.

Which this relates to their clothes and pool towels were removed from loungers - and OP assuming that was theft related by guessing someone is taking their clothes to go through the pockets and shoes looking for money. I think most posters have left a clothing item on a lounger before. It is odd for those to be taken unless, as mentioned above, he was chair hogging and left his clothes/towel there for hours since if he took his stuff with him people would rightly assume he was vacating the lounger.

No one is saying that the purses weren't stolen.

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Nice reminder of why I avoid the pools and the loungers.

even offer to replace your pool towels-which are always taken as well. Have others noticed more of this on recent cruises ?

Yup must be regular Chair Hog's if there towels are ALWAY's taken.

Nice reminder of why I avoid the pools and the loungers.

Yeah the pool & loungers played out a long time ago. Just give me the waterfront on any away ship with drink in hand.

Things will get stolen if your not watching and protecting your valuables. You alone are responsible for your personal possessions. Don't blame cruise staff or the cruise line if your valuables get stolen. Crimes of opportunity, don't give any opportunities.

I agree! I don't usually carry even a camera because I already have so many pictures that are similar after many cruises. I wear my sail & Sign card on a lanyard around my neck and carry no other cash. At the end of the cruise I go around the ship and give tips to bartenders and other staff who performed above and beyond.

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So, assuming you are all correct and the OP was a chair hog, where are the missing clothes/items? I would think that if someone cleared a chair hogs possessions, they would give to a crew member, drop off with the towel attendant or tossed nearby on the deck. If given or found by an attendant, why were they never given to guest relations to be picked up later?

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I had my purse stolen on the Dawn back in 2006 on my first cruise while I was at Spinnakers the first night :( I was so new to cruising I had cash, credit cards & my camera in there *facepalm* We met with security and they took all my info, let me make some calls to my bank & they also reviewed video. But of course it was too dark to see anything. None of my stuff ever turned up so I'm sure the valuables were taken & the rest chucked overboard. I didn't expect to ever see any of it again, anyway.

 

Unfortunately theft can happen anywhere & at any time. The experience taught me some very valuable life/cruise lessons: never ever ever leave valuables unattended (even for a moment) & make good use of the safe (y)

Did they snatch your purse right off your shoulder? If so, that was very bold of the thieves given the cameras.

Hi Karoo,

 

 

 

How are you? I dont know if you'd remember me. I was there with you at that dance class. Actually I believed you had even asked her to keep an eye on it and she still slipped it in her bag and disappeared fairly quickly. And you approached her when you saw her at the buffet, right? Yeah right her son's?.... my foot!! She was indeed a thief and yes there are thieves on cruises. why would cruises would be immune from lowlifes? My wife's bag has been opened once and ruffled through. Just use common sense and be careful.

 

 

 

Cheers

 

gerry

That's correct - I didn't include all the details in my original post. Do you remember me also saying- 'but she looked so honest'. She took it while I was up getting the signature and my back was turned. I searched everywhere in the vicinity because I couldn't believe she just took it. I remember you guys saying 'just because someone looks honest doesn't mean they are'. You were right and I was the naive one.

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Mistake.

At least you got your stuff back. No we were not in the lounge that night but did hear about it the next day. We also heard that two people were taken away by the authorities in Bermuda for using drugs in the pool area. uote=elainemasey61;53336863]Hi John, sorry to hear that you and others had items stolen. It always looked like a lot of fun by the pool but soo crowded. No one would notice if someone was stealing.We never found chairs that close but watched from the stadium seating above. We had better experiences. Steve left his camera in Bliss and Andrew dropped his wallet in the casino and both had been quickly turned into guest services.

I think we think that cruising is "safe" and we let our guard down more so than a city type vacation. Unfortunately theft can be anytime/anyplace. We also need to remember (and remind the kids)that bad/strange people also cruise. Did you happen to be in Bliss Saturday night with creepy guy? That guy was weird and looking for a fight! Never saw him anyplace after and some thought more security in Bliss the next night.

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Did they snatch your purse right off your shoulder? If so, that was very bold of the thieves given the cameras.

No, thank goodness! I had it on the booth seat next to me but on the outside instead of the inside. I've never made that mistake again! I have to carry a small bag on board because of my severe allergy emergency kit but it's a crossbody now ;)

The Security Chief said it was too dark to see anything on the cameras. So thankfully it wasn't anything as violent as a purse snatching.

I think this is a good reminder to all. One, if you have to take something of value, make sure you are watching it at all times. Two, don't leave anything unattended that you are not willing to lose.

I think this is a good reminder to all. One, if you have to take something of value, make sure you are watching it at all times. Two, don't leave anything unattended that you are not willing to lose.

This. In a nutshell.

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We just got off the Princess Emerald on June11th. My husband had a brand new Columbia shirt hanging in the closet. It disappeared along with a pair of his echo sandels. It happens. There is always a bad apple (in this case steward) on any ship. In this case we were in the lucky room. We thought our valuables were in the safe. I guess not. This was our 15th cruise using different cruise lines and he has never had that happen before. As I said it happens....we will still cruise

We've had a couple of little issues, our Xmas decorations were taken from the door and security followed the cameras and people and found they were taken in a drunken cabin raid on the deck and we're all stuffed by the people involved into the trash. We were offered them back but we're all broken and the answer was that they had 'dealt' with the people concerned but would not say

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This is why I use my Kyss totebag on cruises. It can be easily locked to your chair and the lock keeps the zipper from being unzipped. Uses a 3 digit lock. The fabric is resistant to being cut also. I keep my kindle, ipad and phone in it. I have used it a lot in public places where I might have to leave my stuff to use the pool or beach.

Mary Ann

WoW

New's flash on Boston's radio.

Be On the look out for lady with multiple bag's that walked away with a $40,000 violin in South Station in the seaport district.

No, thank goodness! I had it on the booth seat next to me but on the outside instead of the inside. I've never made that mistake again! I have to carry a small bag on board because of my severe allergy emergency kit but it's a crossbody now ;)

 

A crossbody bag is the ONLY kind of bag I carry. It is peace of mind.

This is why I use my Kyss totebag on cruises. It can be easily locked to your chair and the lock keeps the zipper from being unzipped. Uses a 3 digit lock. The fabric is resistant to being cut also. I keep my kindle, ipad and phone in it. I have used it a lot in public places where I might have to leave my stuff to use the pool or beach.

 

 

Mary Ann

We were looking at getting one of those since we do a lot of beach vacations and are planning/booked multiple cruises. I guess that you like it? Any other information you would share?

To the poster who said "they can't take it if you are watching it" - I guess you've never been pick-pocketed. Actually, they CAN take it, even when it is zippered into your pocket.

Maybe it is folks who are disgusted of the chair hogs...........not saying that is your case and I have never experienced petty theft or lack of a lounger on a cruise but I pick my dates carefully..............:cool:

I have a close friend who is head of security in a large mall. Dozens of items go missing daily. Many are recovered because of security videos or honest folks turning them in. Some items are later discovered in the owners car or purse. One common thread is that nearly every lost item is reported as stolen.

I was on the Dawn the same time as original poster. Thankfully i didn't have the same experience nor did I hear if any thefts. We never brought anything of value to the pool or lounges. Hope this didn't ruin the cruise for them! We had an amazing time!

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