Is there a "jail" on cruise ships?

[Palmetto Pilot]

....and coffins.

 

I have been told I would be surprised how often they are used.

 

3 1/2 years ago while Jim and I were cruising (and getting married in Alaska on the Radiance), a co-worker lost her husband to a heart attack on a beautiful beach in Bermuda. Royal Caribbean produced some angels who took very good care of the family on the return trip and stepped in to expedite arrangements. They even comped $700 in phone charges.

Some ultra-long range airliners have refrigerated "morgue" space for a body or two, as well for the same reasons.

[ksuds]

I was told by one of the security officers on a ship that some of the ships have up to 4 cells/brigs.

 

I mostly see someone with "issues" get confined to their room with a security guard sitting outside their door.

[Ladysilver]

Very interesting topic...:eek:

[cruiseatick]

I wonder how the food is in the jail:confused: do they get leftovers from the mdr or can they order off the regular menu:D

[Lady_Gamecock]

Somehow though, I still envision being offered an "After Dinner Shot" and/or a Cookbook to read.... :D

 

...in the Brig, of course... Not the Morgue....

 

Lady_G

[VillaHappy]

I wonder how the food is in the jail:confused: do they get leftovers from the mdr or can they order off the regular menu:D

 

Oh my goodness! Thanks for the laugh :D

[Aquahound]

I've never seen Royal offer any pay tours like this. Sometimes high-ranking C&A members can get bridge tours or the like.

 

Or do like me and join the world of maritime criminal investigations. ;) I can say first hand cruise ships absolutely do have jail cells.

 

On another note though, not all have morgues as suggested. They do improvise though. I've seen rooms chilled down to cold before. In fact, a cruise ship is capable of chilling an entire deck if necessary.

[johneeo]

I wonder how the food is in the jail:confused: do they get leftovers from the mdr or can they order off the regular menu:D

 

And, if you ordered room service, and they were to deliver you a cake with a file in it, what would be the appropriate tip?

[Aquahound]

And, if you ordered room service, and they were to deliver you a cake with a file in it, what would be the appropriate tip?

 

Depends if it's before or after midnight. ;)

[CntPAcruiser]

On our last cruise, a couple at our dinner table had a great story about the empty cabin next to theirs being used to confine a violent, suicidal woman who had tried to harm her husband and throw herself off their balcony. It was noisy for a day and half and security were posted, then they and the noise were gone. Their cabin steward clued them in.

[UNV-IT!!!]

Or do like me and join the world of maritime criminal investigations. ;) I can say first hand cruise ships absolutely do have jail cells.

 

On another note though, not all have morgues as suggested. They do improvise though. I've seen rooms chilled down to cold before. In fact, a cruise ship is capable of chilling an entire deck if necessary.

 

How did you get into this line of work?

[True Texan]

On a Carnival Ship (Conquest) we watched a uniformed gentleman escort a handcuffed man off of the ship right before we disembarked. We were told he had been in the jail. I know they will hold people in there the entire cruise and no, they do not get their money refunded.

[Aquahound]

How did you get into this line of work?

 

7 years military, 7 years police force, and a CJ degree. Coincidently living in a port city that needed someone to fill the role didn't hurt either. ;)

[Uri1961]

that's a good one!!

[reney313]

Oh my...Those are two rooms I don't ever want to be sent to (knock on wood!!).

 

Yes, very interesting topic. We hear from people who have been kicked off the ship, who had a medical emergency, or who were sent to the "naughty room". But I honestly have to say I haven't heard from anyone who "went to the brig" nor a family member/friend who had a deceased love one in the morgue. (Thank God!). It must happen more than I realized. Sad :(

[reney313]

7 years military, 7 years police force, and a CJ degree. Coincidently living in a port city that needed someone to fill the role didn't hurt either. ;)

 

I love reading your posts....

 

I bet it must be a fascinating day in the office from time to time...Oh they stories you could tell, if allowed!

[Aquahound]

I love reading your posts....

 

I bet it must be a fascinating day in the office from time to time...Oh they stories you could tell, if allowed!

 

Thanks Reney! :o

 

Oh yea, some things just make me shake my head. Sometimes, we stand on the dock prior to Carnival Imagination pulling in because, well, we just know. ;)

[mad-dog74]

While off topic, seeing the word 'morgue' caught my eye...

 

I am a funeral director. One time, we had a gentleman who died from a heart attack while aboard a RCCL ship. He was removed at Grand Cayman, and we made arrangements with locals there. No contact with RCCL, but I did wonder what happened while on board. Upon talking to the family, they told me he was taken to the medical facility. That was all they knew... They all disembarked the next morning to make arrangements to travel home.

 

That incident peaked my interest,so on our next cruise, I visited the medical facility while my wife was getting at the spa. Somewhat reluctant at first, but after showing my license, a shps doctor talked with me quite awhile about what takes place if a death occurs. We had a great conversation. A lot depends on the circumstances of the death, natural, accident or suicide, but I learned a lot from him. Also, not all ships have true morgues, but most have a refrigeration unit to store bodies, somewhere hidden near the medical facility. Depending on the ports, regulations of the country, etc. determines if a body is removed or kept on board back to the originating port.

[Sh1035]

I love reading your posts....

 

I bet it must be a fascinating day in the office from time to time...Oh they stories you could tell, if allowed!

 

Sure buy the story....where's the proof sorry but I am buying bs on credentials. We all saw true lies....

[Classynfun1]

Sure buy the story....where's the proof sorry but I am buying bs on credentials. We all saw true lies....

 

Huh?? i don't understand why you jump to this conclusion? Why would someone post credentials on a message board? You'd be surprised how many people work in all aspects of criminal justice. I was an arson and fraud investigator for several years before I went the way of grad school and a non-related corporate leadership role. Money talked, so I walked. Still miss *some* aspects.

 

I believe him based partially on my work experience and just because he posts are credible. Still don't get the doubt, but whatever...

[Merion_Mom]

Sure buy the story....where's the proof sorry but I am buying bs on credentials. We all saw true lies....

 

Every single one of your posts this week has been nasty, snarky or negative, or all of these.

 

I know Aquahound, and he is telling the truth.

 

Of course, you will now call ME a liar.

 

:rolleyes:

[jailer19]

They usually won't let people see the brig as it is a security issue. I know there is one on board and working as a CO in the county jail, I would love to see it from the right side of the bars sometime but I don't think that will ever happen for anyone.

[gambee]

And on HAL ships, it holds 12.

 

:D

 

That's just too funy :D

[Ted Kell]

Sure buy the story....where's the proof sorry but I am buying bs on credentials. We all saw true lies....

 

What a strange post.

[Cruzin-K]

Sure buy the story....where's the proof sorry but I am buying bs on credentials. We all saw true lies....

 

 

Wow! Total rudeness. Aquahound has been around here a lot longer than you have, and I'm sure will still be here long after you're gone.

 

Oh, and yeah, I've seen proof of where he works as well, so I guess you can lump me in with Merion Mom and the rest of the "liars" :rolleyes: