Those who violate the rules of conduct and criminals during the cruise end up there: what is a "brig" and what does it look like
Behind the glamorous and colorful advertising of cruise ships lies an area unknown to many travelers - the brig, where passengers who break the rules can end up. This mini-prison is usually located in the bowels of the ship.
It serves as a place to isolate restless travelers or lawbreakers to ensure the safety of other tourists and crew members. Theresa Rowley, a cruise passenger, almost ended up in such a place and shared her experience on TikTok.
The tourist was ready to fight with another passenger who insulted her mother. However, at the last moment, she decided to avoid physical violence, so she avoided the "brig."
Teresa's story and others like it show that cruise ship employees have the right to isolate and disembark unruly passengers. The Code of Conduct that passengers sign when booking a cruise prohibits any discourteous, indecent, or dangerous behavior.
Cruise lines have the right to hand over problematic customers to law enforcement at the next port of call, and before that, keep them locked up so that they don't escape or harm themselves or others.
Usually, a "brig" is not a cell, but several rooms with a bed and basic amenities where offenders can sober up, calm down, or stay until they stop.
As previously reported by TravelWise, a cruise ship employee revealed which passengers the crew finds funny.