 Three secrets I learned from working on a cruise ship. They're only required to have enough lifeboats for 75% of people on board. Now, before you start figuring out if you and Jack can both fit on the door, ships are also required to have enough life rafts to make up for the other 25%. Buuuut, I mean, which one would you rather be on? This fully enclosed boat, or this glorified inflatable pool tent thing? In 2015, it was found that a lounge chair by a ship's pool had over 7 times more germs than the acceptable limit. Also, gastrointestinal illness are super common. That's why they're always telling you to wash your hands. Because crew members live as well as work on the ship, there's an entire two to four decks with cabins, mess halls, gyms, pools, bars, and even dance floors that you'll never see as a guest.