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A recent lawsuit is shining a spotlight on the risks of cruise ship shore excursions — and the legal questions that arise when something goes wrong. A former passenger of the Norwegian Joy, Kelly Damron, filed a federal lawsuit against Norwegian Cruise Line in the Southern District of Florida on...
A 38-year-old Florida man, Phillip Ortiz, identified as a Miami attorney, has been charged with aggravated battery on a person 65 or older after allegedly knocking an elderly crew member unconscious aboard the Norwegian Encore on November 22. According to police, the incident began when Ortiz attempted to...
It's True – Vacations on Norwegian Cruise Ships Can Results in Accidents and Injuries Cruise vacations are designed to be relaxing and enjoyable – but terrible accidents resulting in serious injuries can and do happen – with frequency. While Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) takes measures to promote safety,...
Passengers hoping to sail with Norwegian Cruise Line during the summer will now have to wait until fall. The cruise line, third largest behind Carnival and Royal Caribbean, extended its suspension of cruise sailings until at least October 1, 2020. A previous sail date announcement had the cruise line sailing...
USA Today and other outlets report that "Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. is extending its sailing suspension through July 31, with ships now scheduled to resume embarkations in August." The impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) has taken it's toll on the company and the cruise ship industry as whole. Per the...
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings - the parent company for Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceana Cruises and Regent Seven Seas has extended their "no sail" policy through June 30, 2020. While many cruise passengers from around the world will fee the impact, it's certainly the correct choice for both Norwegian, its crewmembers...
A bomb scare at PortMiami caused an hours long delay leaving cruise ship passengers frustrated. On Monday, luggage was left at one of the PortMiami terminals. Due to the suspicious nature of the luggage and its location, police and fire teams were brought in to investigate. The investigation caused delays...
Media reports indicate a 63 year old Korean woman traveling aboard the Norwegian Epic cruise ship went overboard on Saturday, June 8. The vessel was traveling from Cannes, France to Palma de Mallorca in Spain. Passengers were asked by the ship's crew to help look for the women onboard the...
A passenger aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's cruise ship, Norwegian Getaway, has died. The Daily Record in Edinburgh, Scotland reports that, "a passenger has died on a cruise ship in Edinburgh and two others took ill in separate incidents. A man in his twenties died onboard the Norwegian Getaway as it...
The Norwegian Epic cruise ship, after dealing with power and engine issues, crashed into a pier in San Juan, Mexico. The vessel was headed into port, diverted to the port because of power issues. The vessel can be seen making contact with the pier in the video posted below. Norwegian...
