More sad news regarding the explosion of on White Island off the coast of New Zealand. Another Royal Caribbean passenger who was on the island at the time of the explosion has died. According to WSBTV.com News in Atlanta, GA, "an Atlanta man who was hurt in a volcanic explosion...
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Oasis of the Seas Passenger Dies After Going Overboard
Breaking: Divers have just recovered the body of a man who fell from the 10th deck of The Oasis of the Seas cruise ship...https://t.co/MKWAHep4Gw#cruiseship #died #OasisoftheSeas #cruisenews #news #breakingnews — Travel Off Path (@TraveloffPath) January 23, 2020 Passenger Death on Oasis of the Seas A 46 year old man...
Grand Princess Passenger Airlifted From Cruise Ship
A female passenger traveling aboard the Grand Princess was airlifted from the cruise ship after medical complications required her removal. The rescue took place on Tuesday morning, Jan. 21. Video shows the Coast Guard Sector San Diego Joint Harbor Operations Center Watchstanders arrive by helicopter. An MH-60 Jayhawk crew was...
Could Royal Caribbean Be Liable For Passenger Injuries Sustained in New Zealand’s White Island Volcano Eruption?
The question of liability is now being discussed by major news organizations in regards to the volcanic eruption that took place on White Island off the coast of New Zealand. The Royal Caribbean cruise ship, Ovation of the Seas, had passengers on the island at the time of the eruption....
Royal Caribbean Passengers Likely Involved in Volcano Explosion on New Zealand’s White Island
Early reports say that passengers who were traveling on the Royal Caribbean vessel, Ovation of the Seas, may have been involved in a volcanic eruption that occurred on White Island (Whakaari) in New Zealand. At least 5 dead, many injured From CNN as of 5:08 PM ET, "at least five...
Disney Cruise Ship Employee Accused of Rape, Molestation of Young Teen
The Orlando Sentinel reported on Dec. 5 that a man employed by Disney Cruise Line was arrested after being accused of raping and molesting a 13-year-old girl. The man, 53-year-old Keith Seitz was arrested by Orange County, Florida deputies on Nov. 25 at his home. According to the Sentinel: "He...
Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship Passenger Drowns in Barbados
A passenger who was traveling aboard the Grandeur of the Seas drowned at Pebbles Beach in Barbados. The man, a 72 year old from Ohio, was on an excursion from the Royal Caribbean vessel as it docked in Barbados. The incident occurred near the Hilton Hotel in St Michael and...
Sexual Abuse Complaints Increasing on Cruise Ships?
Recent news coverage of sexual abuse complaints and other criminal activity does not shine a glowing light on the cruise industry. The U.S. Department of Transportation released a report under the Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act (CVSSA) highlighting "alleged criminal activity" from July 1 - September 30, 2019. You...
Passenger Medevac’d From Cruise Ship
A passenger was medically evacuated from a cruise ship near Cape Hatteras, North Carolina on Monday, Dec. 2. The reason for the medevac - the man was experiencing symptoms of appendicitis. Per the Mayo Clinic, "appendicitis is usually treated with surgery and antibiotics. If untreated, the appendix can rupture and...
Norwegian Joy Back in the News, Passengers Complain of Stomach Illness
Norwegian Joy Back in the News, Passengers Complain of Stomach IllnessAccording to the Torrance Daily Breeze, "At least 19 people were checked for stomach illness symptoms after the cruise ship they were aboard arrived at San Pedro harbor Sunday morning. It was the same vessel where more than 100 passengers...