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Cruising can be a dream vacation — the sun, the sea, and exotic destinations — but even the most relaxing cruise isn’t without risks. Passengers can be injured on a cruise from slipping on a wet deck, or tripping over a hazard on board or a mishap in the...
The Fred Olsen Cruise Lines ship, Balmoral, recently faced a "double whammy" of misfortune during a 10-night trip to the Norwegian Fjords. Roughly 200 passengers, nearly 15% of those on board, fell ill with symptoms of gastroenteritis, while severe weather simultaneously forced the cancellation of a major festival visit. ...
The Seven Seas Mariner, a luxury vessel operated by Regent Seven Seas Cruises, has officially recorded the first gastrointestinal outbreak of 2026 reported to the CDC. Despite the ship’s smaller, more exclusive capacity compared to the "mega-ships" often criticized as petri dishes, this luxury liner still hit the mandatory...
The cruise industry, through organizations like the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), frequently promotes its rigorous health and safety standards. And for good reason: they aim to assure passengers that they are among the safest forms of travel. Indeed, CLIA’s collaboration with the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP)...
If a vacation on a Royal Caribbean ship turns into a medical emergency, the legal world you enter is very different from the one on land. Because cruise ships operate in international waters, your case falls under Maritime Law, a specialized set of rules that often catch people off guard....
A 38-year-old Florida man, Phillip Ortiz, identified as a Miami attorney, has been charged with aggravated battery on a person 65 or older after allegedly knocking an elderly crew member unconscious aboard the Norwegian Encore on November 22. According to police, the incident began when Ortiz attempted to...
Cruise vacations are marketed as safe, carefree escapes—floating resorts where guests can unwind without worry. But behind the glossy marketing, serious safety concerns exist, especially when it comes to crew member misconduct, including sexual assault. These incidents are more common than many passengers realize, and advocates have long argued...
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against Royal Caribbean after 35-year-old Michael Virgil died aboard the Navigator of the Seas in December 2024. The suit, filed by his fiancée Connie Aguilar, alleges that crew members overserved Virgil at least 33 alcoholic drinks, despite obvious signs of intoxication. After...
The fact that nearly 4.8 million people cruised from Port Everglades in FY 2025—and even more are expected in 2026—has real implications for passenger safety and the volume of accidents that may occur. As cruise traffic grows, the sheer increase in passengers naturally raises the likelihood of onboard injuries,...
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...
