Are You Really Physically Safe on a Cruise Vacation?

Booking a cruise and taking a vacation is supposed to be easy and relaxing. But with so many reported injuries and accidents on cruise ships, passengers are unsure of how safe they really are. Are you worried about your personal safety? What about the safety of your family or friends?...

Safe Travels During 4th of July Cruise Vacations!

We hope everyone who was (or is still) sailing during the July 4th holiday had (or is having) an enjoyable vacation. With summer holidays for kids and with many people taking vacations during this time of year, cruise ships are fully loaded when they leave their ports in Florida. In...

Drowning of Young Girl Aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s Gem

More terrible news from the cruise line industry, this time the apparent drowning of a 10 year old girl aboard the Norwegian Gem as it sailed from New York to Florida and the Bahamas. The accident occurred as the ship was sailing off the coast of South Carolina. The ship...

Cruise Ship Bookings Rise in 2015

At Today.com, a report from April 24 states that bookings on cruise ships are on the rise. Cruise Lines International Association, the industry's largest trade association, estimates that 23 million people will board ocean-bound cruise ships this year, an increase of 4.4 percent over last year. Some reasons for the...

Changes To Cruise Ship Crime And Accident Reporting Coming From Congress?

Are changes coming to the cruise line industry by federal mandate? We're not sure yet, but according to The Hill which provides breaking news from Capitol Hill and Congress, the Coast Guard is considering new rules for investigating crimes on cruise ships. From a release in Friday, Jan. 15th issue...

Four Year Old Child Nearly Drowns on Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship

Terrible news from yesterday evening… Various news reports state that a young child was found underwater in a pool on the Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas cruise ship. From NBCnews.com…. "A four-year-old boy has been hospitalized in intensive care after nearly drowning in a cruise-ship wave pool, officials said Sunday....

Stay Safe on Carnival Cruise Ships This July 4th Weekend!

If you're like tens of thousands of other people boarding a Carnival Cruise Ship this weekend, your main focus is on relaxation, excitement and adventure. And it should be - have fun on your vacation! The cruise lines do a great job of offering an enjoyable environment - it's what...