[markinnaples]

I've probably been on 10-12 cruises and we love them. I've probably been on one or both of those ships before, but we've never ever even come close to another ship. Not sure how that would happen with all of the precautions they take.

We did go several miles out of our way one time to rescue a little 22 ft fishing boat off Mexico that ran out of gas. It was interesting to watch a behemoth cruise ship try to get close to a tiny boat to give it some gas. I can imagine what it looked like from that little boat. From what I heard, when you get an SOS from another vessel, any other vessel, you're obligated by maritime law to assist. Not sure if that is accurate but makes sense.