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Filing a personal injury claim against major cruise lines such as Royal Caribbean Cruise, Celebrity Cruise, Carnival Cruise, or Norwegian Cruise Lines typically involves proving that the cruise line’s negligence caused your injury while on board. Because these companies operate under maritime law, the process is governed by strict...
Three Royal Caribbean ships—Rhapsody of the Seas, Enchantment of the Seas, and Grandeur of the Seas—experienced significant delays on December 6 due to dense winter fog in Tampa Bay, which prevented them from entering the port until the afternoon. Port Tampa Bay issued a fog delay alert, confirming that all...
Port Everglades set a new cruise-passenger record in Fiscal Year 2025, handling nearly 4.8 million guests—a 16% increase from 2024. The surge secures its ranking as the world’s third-busiest cruise homeport, behind Port Miami and Port Canaveral, reinforcing Florida’s Atlantic Coast as the world’s leading cruise region. Officials attribute...
Recent news outlets, including CruiseHivel.com, report that, a 73-year-old man from Melbourne, Australia, died after jumping overboard from the Disney Wonder cruise ship on November 22 while it was sailing through the Tasman Sea on its way from Melbourne to Auckland. The incident happened around 4:30 a.m., prompting the...
Suing a cruise line typically involves demonstrating that the company (the cruise line) was negligent or otherwise legally responsible for an injury, loss, or wrongdoing that occurred during your trip. An example might be – if you suffered a serious injury from a fall during your cruise, and you...
Cruise vacations are supposed to be relaxing, luxurious, and fun. But for some passengers, a Carnival Cruise can end in injury, medical complications, or even long-term consequences. At Waks and Barnett, P.A. — also known as CruiseLawyers.com — we speak with people every day who have been seriously...
If you've been injured in a slip and fall accident on a cruise ship and are pursuing a legal claim, you may be wondering how long the process will take to reach a settlement. While timelines can vary, there are several important factors that influence the length of a...
If you were injured on a cruise ship, your first instinct may be to contact a local personal injury attorney, someone in your hometown who helped with a car accident or slip and fall accident. But cruise ship injury cases are nothing like ordinary personal injury claims, and hiring...
It's True – Vacations on Norwegian Cruise Ships Can Results in Accidents and Injuries Cruise vacations are designed to be relaxing and enjoyable – but terrible accidents resulting in serious injuries can and do happen – with frequency. While Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) takes measures to promote safety,...
The Hidden Hazard Hiding in Plain Sight: How Loose Carpeting Causes Serious Cruise Ship Injuries Margaret was returning to her cabin after dinner on the fourth night of a seven day cruise when her toe caught on what felt like a small tear in the hallway carpet. In an...
