Taking a relaxing cruise may be your dream, but it can quickly become a nightmare if you become very sick or hurt while on board a cruise liner. As Americans, we are accustomed to listening to our doctors and following their advice, but a doctor on a cruise ship may not be equipped to handle [...]

Slip and fall accidents area a common occurrence on cruise ships. Wet decks are the main cause of these incidents. Whether as part of regular ship maintenance, from spilled drinks, rain or the sea washing over the side, it’s possible for passengers to injure themselves because proper care isn’t taken to eliminate or minimize the [...]

When most people think of going on a luxury cruise, they have visions of starry nights on the deck, sipping a delicious cocktail, and listening to the waves as the vessel slices through them. The thought of having an accident or being the victim of a crime is most likely not a part of any [...]

No one wants to get sick while on vacation, however, confined areas like cruise ships can be a dangerous breeding ground for germs. One illness that seems to thrive on a cruise ship is norovirus. Norovirus is a disease that is caused by any one of a group of related viruses. Noroviruses are one of [...]

Cruise ships are governed by maritime law. Under maritime law, a cruise ship is a territory of the country in which it is registered. The cruise line headquarters location is usually immaterial because most cruise ships that operate from American ports are actually registered in one of three countries: Panama, Liberia or the Bahamas. The [...]

Many of the provisions that are often included in a cruise passenger’s ticket limit the purchaser’s rights and the amount of time allotted for filing a claim is brief. Also, once you are given a ticket, a binding contract has been formed that cannot be altered. Other limitations include the amount of reimbursement for lost [...]

Bringing a lawsuit to a cruise ship operation can be a little tricky. Unlike a traditional lawsuit suing a business in one’s home town or community or place of work, a cruise ship business frequently involves issues that occur in the ocean while the boat is in transit. As a result, the issue of what [...]

Few people set off on vacation anticipating an accident, and cruise ship passengers are no exception. Unfortunately, a number of cruise line guests are injured each year in water-related incidents, both onboard and while participating in cruise line-approved onshore excursions. • Water Slide Overcrowding combined with minimal supervision and the differing sizes of multiple users [...]

Cruises are wonderful trips enjoyed by thousands of people each year. Despite their great offerings, it is important to remember that dangers exist on cruises. Taking the proper precautions will help passengers enjoy their cruises and avoid potential problems. One unfortunate problem to be aware of is the possibility of crew member assaults on passengers. [...]