Bottom line: don't panic. “Code Bravo” is an internal cruise ship alert that often signals a fire or another serious onboard incident requiring a crew response. Cruise lines use emergency code words ...

“On most cruise ships, ‘Code Bravo’—usually announced as ‘Bravo, Bravo, Bravo’—is the crew's internal alert for a fire or other serious incident,” Daniel Fequet, cofounder of land and cruise tour ...