Originally Posted by
happy daze john in oz
In the news today, a man on a Royal Caribbean cruise had an accident.
He was on a 'ride' explained as a cross between a trampoline and a Bungy Jump.
Somethin went drastically wrong and as a result he fell about 20 foot.
Damage to pelvis and shoulder he was taken to hospital ashore where he received treatment.
He is now suing the company for the damage.
A shore side spokesman said that the ride was fine for shore use where competent staff would be at hand, but not on a ship where persons are able to use without any one available to assist should thing go wrong.
There are many good cruise ships out there on the seas, but sadly some are becoming nothing more than a 'Butlins' on the ocean in a desperate to gain more credence than others.
But for many such as Kong and I, cruising is not about such activities, it is about seeing places new, or old, in a very relaxing manner.
Thankfully there are companies who think along the same lines.