Do cruise ships have morgues?
Last updated on August 24th, 2022 at 07:16 pm
Yes, cruise ships have morgues.
Large cruise ships can have a population as large as an entire small town so it’s necessary that they are prepared for a passenger’s death – or deaths. It’s not uncommon for more than one passenger to pass away during a cruise.
Look around on your next cruise – it’s common to see elderly people or those in seemingly poor health. Some choose to have one last trip as their health is failing or they’ve got a terminal illness.
Whatever the case, there is a morgue on the ship equipped with body bags, ready to hold a body until the deceased can be moved off the ship once it gets to a port.
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