Well I would rather talk about the benefits of riding both vehicles. When I am on a business trip I would take the plane since I have a hectic and planned schedule to follow but if I am just on a leisure trip I can choose to get on the ship to relax and make friends and enjoy the serenity of the sea and the cool breeze while sailing. Planes trips are faster and is more expensive than trips via ships which takes a longer travel time but more cost effective. About our safety well, whatever we choose to ride if it is our time to go, you can't escape death. lol..Am i being morbid here or what?