Where is the life jacket?
'Giubbotto' — jub-BOT-to. Double 't'; the 'iu' is a diphthong. Stress on the second syllable.
Ask or look for this when you board and want to locate the life jacket for safety. Safety information is usually posted on the cabin door or in the corridor.
'Giubbotto di salvataggio' literally means rescue jacket/vest. 'Salvataggio' comes from 'salvare' (to save). In Italian, maritime safety vocabulary uses 'salvataggio' (rescue/lifesaving) as the core term: 'barca di salvataggio' (lifeboat), 'cintura di salvataggio' (life belt).
Come si usa il giubbotto di salvataggio?
How do you use the life jacket?
Ask if the safety instructions are unclear.
Dov'è il punto di raccolta?
Where is the muster point?
The assembly point for emergencies.
C'è un'istruzione di sicurezza a bordo?
Is there a safety briefing on board?
Some ferries do a mandatory safety demonstration.
EU maritime regulations require life jackets to be accessible in all passenger cabins and that muster stations are clearly marked. On larger ferries, safety demonstrations are mandatory before departure — similar to airline safety briefings.