Cruising across the open ocean and suddenly hearing there’s a tsunami warning? Yeah, that’s not on anyone’s vacation bingo card.
But since cruise ships are essentially floating hotels, it’s a fair question to wonder what happens if a tsunami hits while you’re out at sea. Do the waves toss the ship around? Do you have to evacuate? Should you start swimming? Let’s break it down — because the reality might not be what you’re picturing from disaster movies. Here’s what actually goes down if a tsunami strikes while you’re on a cruise ship — and what you need to know if you’re planning a cruise any time soon.





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