According to a recent article in the Financial Times, it’s already happening in a café at a Japanese amusement park. Further, some scientists predict there will soon be hundreds of restaurants run totally by robotic staffs in the kitchen and waiting tables.

Can you imagine what that will mean to future generations of diners? If the robot chef has a cold, will he sneeze on your steak? Will the robot waiters serve your soup with a thumb or worse in it? If you fail to tip, will your angry robot waiter chase after you down the street?

Because of constant tight security, cruise ships are much safer than any other vacation venue. Everyone aboard, both crew and passengers, are registered and accounted for at all times. There are no casual strangers, as you’d find at beach resorts or city hotels.

However, despite all the protections, crimes and accidents do occur on cruise ships. Some tips from cruise experts and savvy senior sailors may help you have a safe trip on your next sea journey.

The historic Sultanahmet Camoii temple of Muslim worship, and the city’s most popular tourist destination was built in the 17th Century.

If thinking of wearing formal clothing on that sea voyage, first be aware that it may not be necessary. Most cruise lines today don’t require formal dress at on-board events. However, for some cruise passengers, it’s an enjoyable tradition.

They dress up for one or more of the sit-down dinners, and at late night dance and entertainment programs. It can give feelings of elegance not found on most occasions. Another plus is that there will be photos and/or video to show the folks at home how elegant you were.