This is so scary. One of my cruising fears is a fire onboard.

I agree with LeeAnne that it's hard to control passenger behavior. When we were on the Voyager in Jan/Feb, Alan had an uncomfortable experience one day. He stepped onto the elevator and another couple was already there. The man had something in his hand and quickly hid it behind his back. It was a lit cigarette! Alan didn't say anything but got off as quickly as he could. Who would ever smoke on an elevator? That's incredibly dangerous.

Which brings me to a question. How does a cruise lines enforce the rules? And, do they really try to enforce them?

A passenger on our last cruise never put anyone in harm but insisted on her own way. She made life difficult for crew and passengers. One day, during a very crowded event on the pool deck, she was upset because the wave action from the pool was splashing her. So, she moved her chair (she was intent on sunning herself) to an area between some of the tables and the pool. It completely blocked access for passengers and wait staff between the grill and the bar. The crew was afraid of her and I actually saw the maitre d walk away rather than dealing with the situation. I don't blame him. She was constantly complaining to Capt. Dag and Lars about everything. But, amazingly, her behavior was tolerated. A passenger confronted her but it didn't fix the situation, just made for a bad scene.

So, will a cruise line enforce the rules if it means alienating a well-paying client?