The ships are usually safer, but the passenger are less safe Ships have satellite images and weather forecast, so they avoid large storms. read more
As long as the engines work, all should be well. In the case of an engine failure, there are certain types of ships I would be prefer to ride out a storm in, and this does not include cruise ships. Another point that concerns me is that the really big cruise ships can house 5000 to 6000 people. read more
Royal Caribbean says the ship’s seaworthiness wasn't affected, but to be on the safe side, the captain asked all guests to stay in their stateroom. Despite the disturbing images, the chance of a cruise ship sustaining major damage in a storm is actually fairly small. read more