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...
Category: Cruise Line News
Good Decision – Disney Cruise Lines to Add Lifeguards to Pools
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...
Vancouver-bound cruise ship stuck in Alaska
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...
Major cruise lines begin posting detailed data about crimes that occurred aboard their ships.
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...
Are cruise ships more dangerous than you think?
>>> 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...
News story on cruise ship crime stats is eye-opening
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...
Is safety a top priority for cruise lines?
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...
Carnival Cruise Line issues statement regarding generator failure on Carnival Dream
Enclosed is a statement regarding the generator failure issues with the Carnival Dream. The Dream experienced the issue while in port in St. Maarten. See statement below or read at Carnival-News.com: The Carnival Dream has a technical issue with the ship’s backup emergency diesel generator which our engineering team...
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...
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....