A fire is a scary danger. A fire aboard a cruise ship is even scarier. The recent fire aboard the cruise ship Hurtigruten’s MS Nordlys reminds everyone that no one is immune to the potential danger of fire. However, with proper precautions and safety measures the danger can be greatly minimized. Early during the morning [...]

Cruise ships are the image of luxury. When these monumental vessels rest in the water, they become symbols of effortless travel and festive activities. What many passengers fail to think about when they step aboard their cruise ship, however, is their own safety. Since the Titanic, emergency safety precautions and procedures have become increasingly stringent. [...]

Cruise ships offer a number of great opportunities for vacation fun. Passengers can sail the world with their closest friends and family members, and visit an array of exotic locales that they would normally not have the opportunity to see. With fun comes safety, however, and by following some basic guidelines travelers can complete their [...]

A tender is a small water vessel that transports passengers from a larger boat, such as a cruise ship for example, to shore when the boat is unable to get all the way into port. Though usually this goes safely, accidents are possible during this process. Speaking specifically of cruise ships, the cruise line has [...]

A boat gangway accident can be financially and physically devastating. If you’ve been injured in a boat gangway accident, you should know that the ship owner’s legal responsibility for a crew extends to the dockside and gangway. Many serious injuries can occur on a gangway including slip and fall accidents and injuries from nearby cargo. [...]

Cruise lines advertise their floating cities as a place where people can go to forget all their cares. “Relax completely,” Princess urges its passengers, while Carnival’s motto is “Fun for All. All for Fun.” Underneath the promises of carefree sightseeing, fun, food, and entertainment, though, lurks a real danger. Some passengers will be physically and/or [...]

Boating is one of the most popular pastimes. All around the world, people take their ski boats, sail boats and yachts out to enjoy the sun, water and camaraderie. But if not respected, boating can become a dangerous hobby.  More than 10 million personal watercraft are registered in the United States alone. Every year, there [...]

If you were injured on a cruise, it is important that you read the terms and conditions of your ticket of passage because it contains provisions inserted by the cruise lines which affect your rights.  For instance, many of the major cruise lines, including Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Norwegian, to name a few, require that [...]