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How cruise lines should manage the distribution of alcohol

  As we've seen lately, alcohol can have a real impact on the lives of cruise ship passengers. Altercations, accidents, fights, injuries and even death can occur when the over consumption of alcohol takes place by passengers. How should cruise lines and their crew manage the distribution of alcohol? don't...

Alcohol possible cause of passenger death on Carnival Cruise ship

  Alcohol may have played a role in the death of a passenger aboard a Carnival Cruise ship on February 26. The passenger died aboard the Carnival Miracle. The incident is still under investigation. Unfortunate events like this one raise the question of how cruise lines should manage the distribution...

Second lawsuit filed against Carnival Triumph, Carnival Cruise Lines

  USA Today reports a second lawsuit has been filed Carnival Cruise Lines. According to the report... Lisa Williams, 42, of Houston claims to have suffered severe dehydration and bruising from aggressive food lines on the crippled ship. Williams was so ill from the five-day ordeal that she had to...

First lawsuit filed against Carnival Triumph, Carnival Cruise Lines

  CNN reports that the first claim has been filed against Carnival Cruise Lines in regards to the engine fire accident and ensuing days at sea aboard the Carnival Triumph - days that were uncomfortable, inconvenient and potentially hazardous for passengers and crew. "A floating toilet, a floating Petri dish,...

Is it worthwhile for passengers to sue Carnival Cruise Lines?

Can You Sue Carnival Cruise Lines? This post updated, Dec. 9, 2014. This post was originally written about the Carnival Triumph and issues related to a February 2013 cruise. (See info below). However, if you have questions related to an injury or accident that occurred on a Carnival Cruise Ship...

Passenger on Carnival Triumph – What are my rights?

  It's been a difficult five days for passengers and crew members aboard the Carnival Triumph as a fire broke out in the engine room early Sunday leaving much of the ship's electrical powers at less than full capacity. That loss of electricity and powers has affected systems on the boat...

Carnival preparing for medical assistance when Carnival Triumph reaches port

  In a CNN report, "Mobile Infirmary Health Services has offered to set up a triage unit at the port, in case any debarking passengers need medical assistance, Alabama Cruise Terminal General Manager Sheila Gurganus said Tuesday." This medical operation will be staged to deal with any potential injuries or...

Federal agencies will investigate engine room fire on Carnival Triumph

  According to various new sources, federal agencies will investigate the engine room fire that occurred on board the Carnival Triumph cruise ship on Sunday, Feb. 10. The ship is scheduled to arrive in Mobile, Alabama on Thursday so the 3,143 passengers and 1,086 crew members can move to dry land....