A European newspaper, based on cruise industry measurements, estimates 40 million passengers will embark on cruise vacations within the next decade. Current estimates have over 27 million passengers traveling every year now. In 2008 about 18 million people traveled annually. Read the article here. The reason? Per the article, "worldwide,...
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Traveling With Bruce Video Outlines Norwegian Sun Renovations as Chemicals, Sanding Machines and Jackhammers Ruin Cruise Vacation for Many Passengers
Traveling With Bruce, a popular YouTube channel, recently posted this video about the Norwegian Sun and its recent renovation that were performed as the boat was cruising with passengers. What an interesting take. Outline of the above video: "Norwegian Sun Updates on Toxic Chemical Construction Cruises Feb 2 to Mar...
Norwegian Sun, Which Recently Left Thousands of Passengers Frustrated by ‘At Sea’ Renovations, Hailed as “First Cruise Ship of Summer” in Seattle
First Cruise of Summer comes with more baggage than passengers may know! KomoNews.com and and other Seattle area media are hailing the arrival of the Norwegian Sun as the "First Cruise Ship of Summer." Read the story here >> Enthusiasm apparently is high as the port of Seattle and passengers...
Renovations of Norwegian Sun Cruise Ship While at Sea Leaves Passengers Feeling Ripped Off
If you were scheduling a cruise vacation with Norwegian Cruise Line, would you book the ticket knowing that extensive repairs were going to be made to the ship while you were at sea? That areas of the ship would be closed or cordoned off? That activities might be suspended? That...
Princess Cruises Lawsuit Alleges Cruise Line Failed to Follow Applicable Safety Guidelines and Regulations
According to the Northern California Record, "a passenger is suing Princess Cruise Lines. alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff. Diane Geiger filed a complaint Feb. 2 in U.S. District Court for the Central District of California against Princess Cruise Lines Ltd., Dr. Jacobus D. Venter and Dr. Shannon...
Woman Goes Overboard Off Norwegian Cruise Ship; Rescued By Crew
A 52 year old woman who apparently fell overboard on the Norwegian Epic cruise ship on March 6 was rescued after the captain and crew were alerted. According to a company spokesperson for Norwegian Cruise Lines, "As soon as the report was made, the ship maneuvered to allow the crew...
Why do You Believe Your Injury Was the Fault of, or Was Caused by, the Cruise Line or the Crew?
One of the first questions a personal injury cruise ship lawyer will ask you is, "why do you think the cruise line was to blame for your injury?" This is important because sometimes, accidents are just accidents and are not the fault of the cruise line or its crew. However,...
Actual Cruise Ship Injury Claims, January 2018
At our law firm, we work with passengers and crew who are are seeking compensation for injuries they suffered while traveling or working on cruise ships. Each day, we receive phone calls, emails and referrals from other personal injury lawyers. Each inquiry highlights some sort of accident, incident or form...
11 Questions Your Jacksonville Cruise Ship Injury Lawyer May Ask You
We understand the pain, frustration and uncertainty a personal injury can inflict. We’ve worked with injured clients for more than 25 years and their personal stories have become our stories. That is why we work so hard to protect the legal rights of everyone we work with. If you live...
Female Passenger Dies After Fall on Carnival Elation
A woman traveling on the Carnival Elation cruise ship died Friday (Jan. 19) after falling 'several decks' -- various news channels reported over the weekend. The Tampa Bay Times reported: Woman dies after falling ‘several decks’ from a balcony on a Carnival cruise (read the full article here). The Miami...