Why do Cruise Ships Not Have a Deck 13? Many ships do not have a deck 13 due to superstition surrounding the number. These ships will simply skip from deck 12 straight to 14.
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Similar to buildings in the U.S. without a thirteenth floor, there is no Deck 17 on MSC ships because Italians consider the number 17 to be unlucky.
This is a fear that dates back to the biblical times as Judas, Jesus' betrayer, was the 13th to sit at the table of the Last Supper. Your guests may be hesitant to occupy a room if it is on the 13th floor or even if the room number itself is 13.
Midship staterooms on the lowest passenger deck are the most excellent spot to be on a cruise ship in this instance because you don't feel the vessel sway as much.
Deck 1 is not the best location for most people – it is generally better to get a cabin higher up the ship if you can, away from the engine noise and with a much better view. But it isn't a 'bad' location, and it has its advantages.
Upper decks should be avoided if you have motion sickness as you will feel the ship's rocking more. If you do suffer from this, the lower and central decks would be best suited to you.
If you wonder whether cruise ships have jails, the answer is yes. Jails are called brigs on a cruise ship and tend only to be used in serious circumstances when no other options are available. Cabin arrest is typically used before the brig is needed.