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Some good news for the day - Carnival Paradise, en route from Tampa, Florida to the Cayman Islands stopped to rescue a boat full of Cubans. Here is a link to the story and a snippet of the news... "Matthew Sudders has been on plenty of cruises, but he'd never...
It's unfortunate, but accidents and injuries happen - even on Disney Cruise Ships. If you've been hurt or injured while sailing with Disney Cruises and believe that your injury was sustained due to the negligence of the crew or the cruise line itself, you may have a potential claim....
While the injury did not occur in American waters, the following recent news story is an example of how wrong decisions made by the cruise line can result in horrible accidents and injury. In this case, a crew member of the MSC Opera was severely hurt as he ferrying passengers...
Injuries Common for Crewmembers on Cruise Ships It's a common occurrence - crewmembers of cruise ships suing the cruise line they work for because of an injury sustained or an injury that could have been prevented. It's also common for these crewmembers to be treated with little care or concern...
In a move that should have happened previously aboard Disney ships (as well as aboard the other cruise ships within the industry), Disney Cruise Line has made the decision to have lifeguards at their pools. And while passenger satisfaction is probably priority number one for all cruise lines, passenger safety...
As a passenger, what happens when your cruise ship breaks down while on a cruise vacation? This was a question that many passengers asked themselves recently as a Celebrity Cruise ship, the Celebrity Millennium, experienced electrical issues. According to CBC News... "Celebrity Cruises has offered full compensation for guests choosing...
The Associated Press (AP) released an article today reporting that the three major cruise lines, Carnival Corp., Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise, have begun posting more comprehensive data about crimes that occurred aboard their ships. This is a new approach for the cruise lines who have been under pressure lately to...
>>> This Post Updated April 10, 2015: <<< please share if you find this information of value to you... The reality of cruise travel is that the vast majority of people who cruise will do so happily, enjoying their vacation without incident. Over 20 million people cruise each year and...
A news story in FloridaToday.com outlines a recent Disney Cruise sexual assault incident while outlining the notion that crime stats aboard cruise ships are not often reported as they should be. Click here - Eye-opening crime stats article at Florida Today. Some highlights of the story include: The problem, some...
A recent article from Cruise Industry News in their Spring 2013 editorial called Safety First offers some interesting insight into the safety concerns of large cruise ships. Most importantly - are cruise lines sacrificing safety and proper maintenance of their ships for larger, entertainment focused boats and higher revenue...