Injured on a Carnival Cruise Vacation?

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...

Fatal Jet Ski Accident at Carnival’s Private Island

A female cruise passenger died in a jet ski accident at Half Moon Cay, Carnival's private island in the Bahamas, on March 22, 2025. The British/Czechoslovakia national allegedly lost control of her jet ski and collided with a rock, according to police investigation.   Read the full news report here:...

If I Was Injured on a Carnival Cruise, Can I Sue?

With millions of passengers traveling each year on Carnival Cruise ships, there are thousands of accidents that happen each year as well.   Some are serious, some less so. Some are reported and some are not.   Many injuries are never serious enough for the injured passenger or their family...

If I break my arm on a Carnival Cruise Ship, what should I do?

Here's a question we're often asked. "If I break my arm on a cruise ship, like Carnival Cruises, what should I do?"   If you sustain an injury such as a broken arm while on a Carnival Cruise or any other cruise ship, it's essential to take prompt action to...

Carnival Horizon Passenger Dies After Fall

Various news outlets have reported that a male passenger aboard the Carnival Horizon cruise ship fell four stories – from the ninth deck to the fifth deck – resulting in his death. A decision to call in advanced medical support and a helicopter evacuation was not enacted due to the...

Engine Room Fire on Carnival Legend; No Injuries Reported

News of an engine room fire aboard the Carnival Legend were reported on September 20th. Yes - another Carnival Cruise incident! According to the website, Crew-Center.com, "a small fire broke out yesterday September 20, aboard the cruise ship Carnival Legend while the vessel was sailing into Glacier Bay National Park,...

Carnival Horizon Picks Up Stranded Fishermen

NEWS: Carnival Horizon Comes to the Rescue of Stranded Boat. https://t.co/39GsctSxjD #cruise #travel pic.twitter.com/aMVEe1Hode — Cruise Hive ???? (@CruiseHive) June 8, 2019 Carnival Horizon, a Carnival Cruise Lines ship that was sailing from Aruba back to port in Miami, rescued passengers from a small fishing boat that had been adrift...

Carnival Cruise Lines Sued by Man After Tumble Leads to Damaged Spine, Leg and Knee

The Florida Record reports that a passenger – Luis Barrios – filed a complaint against Carnival Corporation alleging negligence after Barrios was injured aboard the Carnival Inspiration. A crew member was 'hastily' leading Barrios and another passenger through the ship when Barrios was injured. The incident took place on Feb....