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 [...]